Bangalore offers more than just a bustling urban lifestyle—it’s also home to several serene spiritual retreats that provide peace, reflection, and inner balance. Whether you're looking for guided meditation, yoga, or spiritual learning, these places offer rejuvenating escapes right within or near the city.
1. Art of Living International Center
Why visit: Located on the outskirts of Bangalore, this world-renowned center offers yoga, meditation, and wellness retreats amidst serene surroundings.
Highlights: Guided meditation – Ayurvedic therapies – Weekly satsangs and spiritual talks
Timing: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (guided tours available daily)
Entry: Free entry; charges apply for workshops and retreats
2. Pyramid Valley International
Why visit: A unique meditation center set around a massive pyramid structure, ideal for deep spiritual practice and silence.
Highlights: 102-ft high pyramid – Silence zones – Spiritual workshops and retreats
Timing: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry: Free
3. Isha Yoga Center (Sadhguru Isha Bangalore)
Why visit: A peaceful space offering Inner Engineering programs and yoga retreats, part of the larger Isha Foundation network.
Highlights: Hatha yoga programs – Meditation sessions – Calm, natural setting
Timing: Varies by program (pre-registration required)
Entry: Free for general visits; program fees vary
4. Ramakrishna Math, Basavanagudi
Why visit: A serene spiritual center in the heart of the city focused on Vedanta philosophy and community service.
Highlights: Evening aarti – Vedantic literature – Sunday lectures and meditation
Timing: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Entry: Free
5. Chinmaya Mission, Indiranagar
Why visit: Ideal for those seeking spiritual study and inner growth through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta.
Highlights: Gita classes – Youth programs – Meditation halls and libraries
Timing: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Entry: Free (courses may have nominal fees)
6. Vipassana Meditation Center, Dhamma Paphulla
Why visit: Offers intensive 10-day residential silent meditation retreats based on the teachings of S.N. Goenka.
Highlights: 10-day Vipassana course – Nature-based setting – Full silence and mindfulness training
Timing: Course dates only (advance registration needed)
Entry: Free (donations accepted after course)
7. Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram (Vishalakshi Mantap)
Why visit: A spiritual monument within the Art of Living campus offering daily satsangs and cultural programs.
Highlights: Ornate meditation hall – Cultural performances – Global spirituality events
Timing: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Entry: Free
8. ISKCON Temple, Rajajinagar
Why visit: While it’s a temple, ISKCON Bangalore also hosts spiritual workshops and retreats for deeper devotional practice.
Highlights: Bhakti yoga classes – Gita life programs – Spiritual music and chants
Timing: 4:15 AM to 8:30 PM (with breaks)
Entry: Free
9. Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center
Why visit: A simple, accessible form of meditation open to all, focusing on inner awakening and self-realization.
Highlights: Free guided meditation – Community sessions – Sahaja techniques for stress relief
Timing: Evening sessions on specific days (check schedule)
Entry: Free
10. Inner Peace Foundation
Why visit: Offers mindfulness and breathwork retreats focusing on healing, emotional clarity, and calmness.
Highlights: One-day workshops – Breathing sessions – Urban retreats within Bangalore
Timing: Varies by program
Entry: Paid workshops (pre-booking required)
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