Yoga and the Philosophy of Peace

Discover yoga as a journey to inner calm and world peace – where practice meets philosophy, and embraced by a community rooted in mindful living

Imagine waking up to the gentle rustling of paddy fields, the soft chirping of birds, and a cool breeze carrying the scent of earth and green leaves. Nestled amidst the lush, sprawling fields of Palakkad lies a traditional yoga ashram, a sanctuary where time slows down and the noise of the world fades away.

Here at Ekathra, we offer a unique yoga experience that goes beyond physical postures. It is a journey into the very essence of peace — both within ourselves and in the world around us.

Guided by a deeply experienced yoga master, this retreat brings together not only the art and discipline of yoga practice but also rich conversations on the philosophy of peace. Guests are welcomed into a warm village community, where conscious locals and practitioners engage in meaningful dialogues about how to cultivate calmness in our thoughts and actions.

The teachings draw profound inspiration from two timeless figures — Gandhiji, whose life embodied non-violence and active compassion, and Buddha, whose wisdom showed us the path to mindfulness and liberation from suffering. Their lives and lessons become living examples throughout the retreat, helping guests explore how yoga can guide us to think more clearly, act more kindly, and contribute positively to the world’s harmony.

Each day unfolds with gentle asanas beneath open skies, meditation sessions in quiet corners, and reflective discussions under the shade of banyan trees. The natural rhythm of village life — simple, unhurried, and connected — becomes part of the practice itself, grounding the body and calming the mind.

This experience is for seekers who wish to go beyond the physical, who desire to align their inner peace with their outer actions, and who want to carry the spirit of peace beyond the retreat — back into their daily lives.

Here, in this serene Palakkad village, yoga becomes a lived philosophy, an invitation to embrace peace as a way of being, thinking, and relating — deeply personal yet universally transformative.