The most sacred time of the year for all truth seekers and devotees of the Great Lord Shiva is approaching. We invite you to share this mystical space within the spiritual family circle at the Shivadatta Satchitananda Ashram. The retreat flows seamlessly into the Mahashivaratri celebration, creating a holistic spiritual experience from the silence of contemplation to the ecstasy of devotion.
Retreat "Anapanasati and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness"
Dates: February 13 – 15, 2026
Format: In-person at the ashram and online
Location: Odesa region
Before entering the great night of Mahadeva, we invite you to prepare the "vessel" of your consciousness. From February 13 to 15, Shivadatta Satchitananda Ashram will host a basic graded retreat dedicated to the practice of mindfulness.
"When you constantly observe something moving and it is not lost — this is the beginning of mindfulness. It is also called the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness."
Swami Vishnudevananda Giri
Why is this important?
- Silence before the dance: The retreat will help you leave worldly bustle at the threshold and tune into the subtle vibrations of Dharma.
- Four foundations of mindfulness: We will learn to make the mind calm, sensitive, and alert. These are the qualities that will allow you not just to be present at the festival, but to deeply experience divine grace.
- Offering to Mahadeva: Your personal discipline and the efforts made in meditation will be the best spiritual offering to Lord Shiva.
The retreat concludes with the Mahashivaratri meeting, becoming the perfect springboard for a spiritual breakthrough.
Mahashivaratri Celebration
Time: from February 15 to 16, 2026
Mahashivaratri is a time when heaven connects with earth, and individual consciousness seeks to dissolve into the infinity of Shiva. We invite you to spend this sacred night in the field of the sangha — in a space where collective efforts multiply the grace for everyone.
"He who observes a fast on the day of Mahashivaratri and stays awake all night, worshipping Shiva, is freed from all sins accumulated over many lifetimes. Even one who performs this worship unconsciously receives the Lord's blessing."
"Skanda Purana"
In the celebration program:
- Sacred Homa: Fire ritual of purification.
- Abhisheka of Lord Shiva's Murti: Traditional bathing of the Deity.
- Mantras and Bhajans: Live chanting of the Lord's names.
- Dancing with Shiva: Celebrating the joy of being.
- Cinema-satsang: Viewing inspiring fragments from the "Mahadev" series.
This is a rare opportunity to be filled with the energy of joy, warmth, and unity in our samaya family. May this night become a night of awakening and deep peace for you.
We invite everyone to joint practice, co-creation, and presence!
Om Namah Shivaya! We are waiting for you!
But for this, you need to Visit the ashram
To participate, please contact the novice Vidyadhara
