NEW EARTH RETREAT

• Neli Merris

Neli Merris is a Holistic Mindset and Empowerment Coach devoted to creating spaces of deep healing, clarity, and connection. With a heart-centered approach, she weaves together sound therapy, yoga, energy work, breath, and embodiment practices to guide women back to their truth.Through her nature-rooted retreats and holistic tools, Neli supports lasting transformation — helping each woman return home to herself and live in harmony with the Earth and her own soul.www.nelimerris.com

Lahe by Loka is a serene boutique resort nestled in Auroville, just steps from the Visitor Centre and Matrimandir.Accommodation
You’ll stay in a Junior Suite at Lahe by Loka, where nature meets refined comfort. Each suite features a king bed, en-suite bathroom, private balcony, and thoughtful touches like air-conditioning, Wi‑Fi, and cozy seating. High-quality linens and a plush mattress ensure a truly restful night’s sleep in serene surroundings.Meals
Enjoy two nourishing vegetarian meals daily, made with fresh, local, organic ingredients — plus teas, fruit, and snacks throughout the day.

Day 1 – October 12: Arrival & Grounding
A gentle welcome into presence, nature, and intention
Arrival & check-in at Lahe (check-in 2pm)
5pm - 6pm Opening Circle: Intention setting & the 4 retreat pillars overview
6:30pm DinnerDay 2 – October 13: Unity
Explore Auroville’s foundation of human unity and spiritual connection
7:30am -8:30am Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
9am Breakfast
10am - 1pm Auroville Visitors' Centre tour
View of the Matrimandir Gardens
Lunch
Savitri Bhavan: philosophy of Sri Aurobindo
Unity Pavilion: exhibitions and cultural dialogue
5pm - 6pm Sound Healing for unity and peace
6:30pm DinnerDay 3 – October 14: Growth, Learning & Creativity
Live in alignment with nature, simplicity, and values
9:30am - 1pm Solitude Farm - permaculture workshop and lunch
1pm - 3pm SVARAM Sound Garden Private tour and shop visit
Transport with Auroville's signature electric Tuk tuk
5pm - 6pm Sound Healing Meditation Reflection Practice: Conscious lifestyle assessment
6:30pm Dinner

Day 4 – October 15: Conscious Living
Live in alignment with nature, simplicity, and values
7:30am - 8:30am Morning Yoga & Meditation
9am Breakfast
10am Visit Sadhana Forest: reforestation & sustainability tour
11am - 3pm Botanical Gardens: native plants & biodiversity plus lunch
Rest
5:15pm Unity Pavilion sound bath
7pm DinnerDay 5 – October 16: Collective Prosperity & Evolution
Understand shared abundance, service, and co-creation
7am Breakfast
7:45am Early meditation in Matrimandir Inner Chamber
12pm Lunch at Solar Kitchen
Visit Auroville Earth Institute: sustainable architecture
Group Workshop
5pm - 6pm Sound Healing Meditation & Group Reflection & Closing Circle
6:30pm DinnerDay 6 – October 17: Departure & Integration
7:30am - 8:30am Gentle Yoga & Guided Meditation
9am Breakfast & departures
Check Out 11am

Retreat Inclusions

Included in the Retreat Price✔ 6 Days / 5 Nights Deluxe Suite at Lahe
✔ Daily Yoga, Sound Healing & Meditation with Neli
✔ All Meals - Breakfast, lunch & dinner
✔ Local guide for 4 days leading us though the expereinces
✔ All local excursions and activity entry fees (Matrimandir, Botanical Gardens, SVARAM, Sadhana Forest)
✔ Group circles, and guided explorations
✔ Ground transport for scheduled retreat activities
✔ Support with organizing additional therapies (Ayurveda, massage, water therapy – extra cost)
-------------------------------------------To support your planning, please note the following exclusions:*International airfare to/from Chennai, India (Etihad Airways convenient low cost flights form Abu Dhabi)*Airport transfer to Auroville (can be arranged by the hotel at additional cost - approx AED 160, duration around 3.5 hours)*Travel insurance (highly recommended)*Optional wellness treatments (Ayurvedic massage, herbal steam, etc.)*Personal expenses (shopping, snacks outside meals, laundry)*Additional meals or beverages outside the retreat schedule

Why Auroville?

A universal town where men and women live in peace and progressive harmony.Founded in 1968 as a living model for human unity and evolution, Auroville is a unique international township dedicated to spiritual growth, ecological regeneration, collective learning, and conscious co-existence.
From the radiant stillness of the Matrimandir, to the thriving Sadhana Forest, organic farms, zero-waste systems, and renewable energy solutions — Auroville is a classroom for living the New Earth vision.