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.@nelimerris | Mindset Coach

A peaceful eco-retreat tucked into Auroville’s lush greenery, Temple Tree Retreat is designed to support deep rest, reflection, and healing.Accommodation
You’ll stay in a Superior Villa, offering comfort and simplicity in nature.
Single Occupancy – Queen bed, private bathroom, ideal for solitude
Double Occupancy – Two single beds or shared queen, perfect for friends or conscious sistersAll villas include:
Garden-view veranda
Air-conditioning & en-suite bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Natural toiletries & filtered waterMeals
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 Temple Tree Retreat
Welcome drink & nature walk
Opening Circle: Intention setting & the 4 retreat pillars
DinnerDay 2 – October 13: Unity
Explore Auroville’s foundation of human unity and spiritual connection
Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
Auroville Visitors' Centre tour
Matrimandir Gardens silent experience
Savitri Bhavan: philosophy of Sri Aurobindo
Unity Pavilion: exhibitions and cultural dialogue
Sound Healing for unity and peace
DinnerDay 3 – October 14: Conscious Living
Live in alignment with nature, simplicity, and values
Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
Visit Sadhana Forest: reforestation & sustainability tour
Botanical Gardens: native plants & biodiversity
Reflection Practice: Conscious lifestyle assessment
Sound Healing Meditation
Dinner

Day 4 – October 15: Growth, Learning & Creativity
Explore alternative learning, expression, and evolution
Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
SVARAM Sound Garden tour
Organic lunch at Solitude Farm
Explore Auroville's creative art spaces
Mandala Coloring & Sound Healing Circle
DinnerDay 5 – October 16: Collective Prosperity & Evolution
Understand shared abundance, service, and co-creation
Early meditation in Matrimandir Inner Chamber
Visit Auroville Earth Institute: sustainable architecture
Tour Pour Tous or WasteLess: conscious consumption
Group Reflection & Closing Circle
Sound Healing Meditation
DinnerDay 6 – October 17: Departure & Integration
Gentle Yoga & Guided Meditation
Breakfast & departures

Retreat Inclusions

Included in the Retreat Price✔ 6 Days / 5 Nights Deluxe Villa at Temple Tree Retreat
✔ Daily Yoga, Sound Healing & Meditation with Neli
✔ Breakfast, dinner & a nourishing midday snack
✔ All local excursions and activity entry fees (Matrimandir, Botanical Gardens, SVARAM, Sadhana Forest)
✔ Group circles, beach walks, 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*Airport transfer to Auroville (can be arranged at additional cost - approx AED 150)*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.