Where the Mind Grows Quiet: A Silent Hiking Retreat

Join us for a rejuvenating weekend that blends silent hikes with meaningful group connection, offering a chance to digital detox by stepping away from phones and media. During the silent hikes, you’ll immerse yourself in nature’s calm, fostering mental clarity, heightened awareness, and inner reflection, while the group activities—such as mindful discussions, communal meals, and gentle yoga—nurture a sense of community, shared intention, and diverse perspectives.

This retreat, set in Yogaville’s tranquil landscapes, invites all levels of hikers and mindfulness practitioners to unplug, recharge, and rediscover balance through the power of silence, nature, and togetherness.
Participants will experience:

Silent hikes to deepen mindfulness and connection with nature’s rhythms.
A digital detox, free from phones and media, to restore mental calm and connect deeply with the self.
Group activities fostering community, shared insights, and lasting bonds.
Gentle yoga and discussions to integrate personal reflection and growth.

Testimonials:
“Avi Gordon creates a beautiful safe space to practice falling in love with silence. Avi graciously guides us to embrace the art of feeling love, acceptance, gratitude and so much more. We laugh, we cry, we hold precious space for one another. I am incredibly grateful for this community.” -Deanna Fraser.

“Avi I just want to say that I am truly full of gratitude for this space you have created. I appreciate everything you offer. A few weeks ago, I was in an extremely dark place and honestly didn’t see a way out. You have helped me along with the others who share that life is ultimately here for us to live and learn. You have a gift and I thank you for sharing it with me and the world. You have an energy that I deeply resonate with and I appreciate you.”



Sample Ashram Schedule





MONDAY – FRIDAY



5 – 6:15 am
Integral Yoga Meditation (with leader)


6:30 – 7:30
Morning Meditation


6:30 – 8:00
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1 or Mixed level


8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram


8 – 9:00
Breakfast


12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation


12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation (Thurs. Fri. & Sat.)


12 – 12:30
Chidambaram Meditation (M, W, F)


12 – 12:30
Puja at Kailash (W & F) – chanting or meditation offered on all other days


12:45 – 1:30
Lunch


2 – 4:00
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)


5 – 6:30
Mixed Level Hatha


5 – 6:30
Restorative (Tuesday only)


5 – 6:30
Gentle Yoga (Friday only)


5 – 5:45
Yoga Nidra (Friday only)


6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation


6:30 – 7:15
Supper


7:30
Scripture Study Class (Tues. & Thurs.)


7:30 – 9
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)


10 pm
Lights out in dorms



SATURDAY



5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation (with leader)


6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation


6:20 – 7:20
Morning Meditation


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2


8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram


8 – 9:30
Breakfast


9:30 – 10:45
Talk: Yoga in Daily Life


10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open


12 – 12:30 pm
Puja Kailash


12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation


12:45 – 1:30
Lunch


2 – 5
LOTUS open (gift store open)


4 – 5:30
Mixed Level Hatha


5:30 – 6:30
Supper


7:30 – 9:30
Satsang (Sivananda Satsang Hall)


10 pm
Lights out in dorms



SUNDAY



5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation


6 – 6:45
Integral Yoga Meditation


6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1


7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2


8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram


8 – 8:45
Puja at Kailash


8 – 9:30
Breakfast


10 – 11
Talk: Taking it Home


10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open


12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation


12:45 – 1:30
Lunch


6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation


6:30 – 7:15
Supper


10 pm
Lights out in dorms