The Sau Banj Energy
The possibilities of communing deeply and intimately with self and nature, opening up to the power and energy of the great Himalayas, held gently in an abode, whose healing spaces are drawn from the deepest traditions of kumaoni architecture and materials.
Place
Standing high above a valley, next to a beautiful forest, nestled within 100 oak trees, with tranquil, gently wild garden spaces designed to be in harmony with Nature's rhythm, and blessed in the presence of the eternal snows seen stretching from Garhwal to Nepal, the lovingly and traditionally designed Sau Banj retreat welcomes spiritual practitioners wanting to immerse in small group practices, in its serene environs.
Activities
From meditation to yoga, spiritual teaching to silent retreats, breath work, forest immersion, healing and discussions, Sau Banj will be delighted to host and support your group’s practice, healing and learning.
Garden
A multitude of nature blessed spaces for meditation practices, exercises and deep discussions.
Accommodation
Offering small group residential possibilities in the beautiful traditional kumaoni house, Sau Banj offers five rooms, three in the main house and two retreat rooms that can convert into silent retreat spaces.
Customisation
Sau Bank will be delighted to work with you to set up the perfect retreat for spiritual immersion and transformation.
Catering
The Stone and wood house kitchen will be to cater to sattvik vegetarian meals or to support specific requirements.
Travel
Shatabdi from delhi to Kathgodam followed by a drive from Delhi, Bareilly or pantnagar airports...
Explore Sau Banj Retreats tranquil, traditional, timeless...
Journies. Inwards, outwards, exploring...
Sau Banj offers you a series of curated spaces and environs that lead you from intensely personal to the enrichingly social, from solitary pursuits to group activities. All within one property.
Meditation and Dhyan
Indoor and outdoor mediation areas surrounded by bird song.
Yoga
An outdoor, covered, three sides open yoga-shala for correct, prescribed practices.
Sacred Fire
Our traditional Kumauni havan dhuni for fire offerings and chants.
Open Air Tree Deck
For discussion groups, exchange of ideas and talks.
The Oak gathering
A path to wander on where the Oaks gather close in profound whispers. Find your own meditation corner amongst these guardians of the mountains, in one of the many inbuilt natural nooks.
Library
Explore old and rare books on Uttarakhandi and Kumauni history, environment, flora and fauna along with spirituality, philosophy, art and design.
Writing, Art, Study Retreats
Specially designed spaces for meditative writing, contemplation, study, paint and sculpting.