Siddha Yoga Summer Retreat with Ishwaranand

A Deeper Period of Practice

The Summer Retreat with Acharya Ishwaranand is an extended retreat at Lilleoru, beginning on Friday evening and continuing through the following week until Sunday afternoon.

Each retreat is centred around a deeper yogic subject, which Ishwaranand gradually opens and develops throughout the retreat. Teachings, guided practices and satsangs build on one another, allowing time not only to understand the theme, but to explore it through direct experience and sustained practice.

The longer retreat format creates a different rhythm from regular courses and monthly teachings. Practice continues throughout the days — in formal sessions, in the temple, in shared activity, in nature and in everyday life within the community.

The Retreat Experience

The retreat brings together different aspects of the living practice at Lilleoru:

• daily teachings and practices with Acharya Ishwaranand

• satsangs and opportunities to deepen understanding

• yoga and meditation

• Shiva Temple darshan and time for inner practice

• karma yoga together with all retreat participants

• periods of silence, contemplation and rest

• time in nature and the surroundings of Lilleoru

• shared meals and community life

Together, these elements form one continuous process throughout the retreat.

Teaching with Ishwaranand

Each Summer Retreat has a central theme that provides the direction for the entire programme.

Rather than approaching the subject in a single lecture or session, Ishwaranand unfolds the theme progressively throughout the retreat. New aspects are introduced as the retreat develops, accompanied by practices, reflection and opportunities to explore questions that emerge through direct experience.

The extended time together allows the teaching to deepen gradually and become integrated through practice.

Practice in Everyday Activity

Karma yoga is an integral part of the Summer Retreat.

All participants contribute to the shared life of the retreat and Lilleoru through practical activities. Working together becomes part of the practice — an opportunity to bring awareness, clarity and the teaching into action.

This shared contribution also creates a strong sense of community, with participants practising, working, eating and spending the retreat together.

Many students return year after year, creating an atmosphere shaped by continuity of practice and shared experience.

Practical Information

Duration: Friday evening to the following Sunday afternoon

Teacher: Acharya Ingvar Villido Ishwaranand

Location: Lilleoru Siddha Yoga Center, Estonia

Languages: Estonian with simultaneous English translation

Programme includes: teachings, guided practices, satsangs, yoga, Shiva Temple darshan, karma yoga and community life

Participation: further participation details will be announced with the 2027 retreat programme

Summer Retreat 2027

The next Summer Retreat with Ishwaranand will take place from 9–18 July 2027.

The retreat dates, central theme and full programme will be announced when registration opens.

Join the waiting list to be among the first to receive the 2027 retreat theme, programme and registration information.