What does Aadisha mean?

This word was created from the two hindi words  " आ त्मि क   दी शा "  which mean "spiritual direction".....i just shortened it to Aadisha.

i have retired from medical work now. About twenty years ago....one weekend i really wanted to runaway from work as i was so tired of calls and patients and phones and managing a family and being responsible for umpteen things....i longed for a place to run away to which had no phones, no tv, somebody to cook for me and wash clothes for me.....just to BE and not DO anything ....and the nearest place at that time for me was 2 days journey away...so i had decided that when i retire i will create a "runaway" place  _ so here i am twenty years later with Aadisha for you....a runaway place in the Himalayas.


What else happens here?

Aadisha is a place of spiritual rest, renewal and hospitality and refreshment.

It is run by Sheila & Laji and their family

It is where individuals, ministry units, groups and organizations across the community may come to pause, reflect on their meaning and purpose in life and work and to re-establish their value base in order to take positive actions to make a difference for good in the world.

We hope that this place gives us an opportunity to work with others in deepening their experience of God.

Individual Retreats:

Individuals are welcome to come to Aadisha for personal retreats, times of contemplation and meditation, study or creative work, rest, relaxation and to have their own programme.

Every effort will be make to ensure privacy and quiet for individual retreatants.

Quiet Days:

Individuals are also welcome to make use of the facilities for a Quiet Day. We allocate a room for your use and can cater for a simple meal at minimal cost or you may choose to fast.

Meditation

Aadisha has several individual spaces ideal for personal prayer – meditation including the Center Room and Prayer Room.  Outdoor spaces are also there weather permitting

Marriage Enrichment

Young couples who are busy with work and children can come away for a long weekend. Child Care will be provided so couples can spend time with each other. (on prior arrangement).

Counselling services will be provided if asked for.

Group Retreats

Will be held at various times of the year  upto a max

imum of 12 participants.

Premarital Counselling

 Young couples thinking of getting married who wish to know more about marriage and sharing lives for a lifetime can come for 3-6 sessions together on prior arrangement.

Silent Day or Weekend Retreats

Individuals or groups can come for a day or more of “silence” with a designated hour of time with a spiritual director each day

Instructional Weekends.

Times of instruction and practice of spiritual disciplines like examen of consciousness, centering prayer, meditation, fasting, self care, simplicity, discernment, Lectio Divina and journaling will be conducted throughout the year.

Lent and Advent

During lent and advent each year there will be weekly times of reflection for the community around. 

For any more information contact:

Sheila Varghese

aadisha.grace@gmail.com