Dates & Schedule
20 Nov to 22 Nov 2026Kanha Shanti Vanam
- Day 1 & 2
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Day 3
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
No late entries allowed. Please check in by 8:30 AM on Day 1.
HALF Retreat KanhaOur offering
A 3-Day Immersive Leadership Retreat at Kanha Shanti Vanam
The HALF program blends the powerful change management tools of the Adizes Methodology with the inner development practices of Heartfulness.
Eligibility - You need to be a working professional, or an active functionary of the Heartfulness Community.
The residential experience takes place in a setting deliberately designed to support learning, reflection, stillness, and deeper engagement away from daily operational pressures.


HALF gives you the opportunity to learn, practise and apply both - through exercises, reflection, discussion, real situations and peer learning.
The Outer Dimension, through Adizes Management, develops practical capabilities to navigate change, make better decisions, delegate effectively, communicate and collaborate, and build high-performing teams.
Adizes Institute of Leadership Worldwide provides the frameworks, tools, and practical methods for working with these organisational challenges.
Certified by Heartfulness Institute of Leadership
Co-created by globally recognised experts in leadership and aligned with Heartfulness values and Adizes principles.
Adizes Fundamentals for Organizational Development. Heartfulness Techniques for Self-Mastery.
A 3-Day Immersive Leadership Retreat at Kanha Shanti Vanam
Face-to-face learning and peer pods with immersive interaction & group dynamics.
A practical and experiential learning experience that combines globally proven methodologies with Heartfulness practices.
Designed for leaders across sectors and organisational contexts.
Dates, fee & accommodation
20 Nov to 22 Nov 2026Kanha Shanti Vanam
No late entries allowed. Please check in by 8:30 AM on Day 1.
₹45,000 + 18% GST
per participant
Course materials, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea during breaks.
Limited scholarships are available for individuals working in NGOs, not-for-profits, or social enterprises. Applications close on 10 November 2026.
Apply for scholarship supportIncluded in programme fee
Additional / out-of-pocket
Venue highlights
Located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, Kanha Shanti Vanam is the world headquarters of the Heartfulness Institute. The ashram is an ecological paradise, a place for spiritual retreat, where you can experience simple living in tune with inner and outer nature.
Kanha Shanti Vanam offers spiritual training along with interactive programs that promote overall wellness and the opportunity to learn and contribute.

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Yoga & Meditation
Daily structured yoga sessions guided by certified instructors in partnership with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. Experience Heartfulness meditation in the world's largest meditation hall, with space for over 100,000 practitioners - a deeply serene environment for inner connection.
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Maintain your physical vitality at the fully equipped gym and swimming pool, or challenge yourself at world-class facilities like the Gopichand Badminton Academy and Shantabai Cricket Academy, both located on campus.
Nature Walks & Mindful Exploration
Take part in tranquil, guided nature walks designed to ground your awareness, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness. These quiet immersion experiences help you reconnect with yourself and the living environment around you.
Healing Therapies & Polarity Sessions
Restore balance with holistic offerings such as polarity therapy and other gentle healing modalities, aimed at harmonizing energy and relieving tension.
Discover Kanha
Explore the beauty, philosophy, and spirit of Kanha Shanti Vanam.
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The program spans 3 days and will be run in 1 batch. Batch 1 starts on Friday morning at 9 AM and closes on Sunday at 2 PM. More details will be sent via email after registration. Please arrive by 8.30 AM on Day 1 to the venue as the program starts at 9.00 AM sharp. No late arrivals are accepted.
The training venue is in the Auditorium building, specifically in the Conference Room on the ground floor, right next to the Meditation Hall.
Comfort dorms can be used free of charge as a courtesy of Heartfulness Institute. Bedding for comfort dorms can be provided in exchange for a refundable security deposit of Rs. 300/-, which includes a pillow with cover, bedspread, and bedsheet. Separate arrangements are available for ladies and gentlemen. Additional private accommodation options are available at extra cost and need to be organised by yourself via the booking links provided.
During all days of the course, complimentary vegetarian breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and dinner are provided. Additional canteen and restaurant options are available at extra cost.
Yes, you can bring your family, but they can't participate at the program.
No. You need to be a working professional or an active functionary of the Heartfulness Community.
It is advisable to pack clothing suitable for the weather (mornings are chilly, and it is usually hot during the day), toiletries (if staying in dorms), a water bottle, comfortable footwear (as shoes need to be removed in certain indoor areas, easy-to-remove footwear is recommended), necessary medicines, an umbrella, and caps. Please bring a diary and pen with you!
It is recommended to wear modest attire (no shorts and sleeveless shirts) during your entire stay in Kanha Shanti Vanam. As shoes must be removed in certain indoor areas, footwear that can be easily taken off and put back on is recommended.
Transportation to Kanha Shanti Vanam must be booked directly by each participant. Apart from Ola/Uber and Ohm cab services, for a pre-arranged airport taxi service there is a flat rate of 1500 INR for pick-up from the airport to the venue and 1200 INR for transportation from the venue to the airport. Payment should be made directly to the driver in cash. Each taxi can accommodate up to 2-3 people. For a reliable and recommended taxi company, please email transport@heartfulness.org. You can also pre-book by contacting the Kanha Transport department at 1800 103 7726 (toll free).
With your participation you will get: electronic or physical copies of Mastering Change by Dr. Ichak Adizes and The Heartfulness Way by Daaji; a printed certificate from Heartfulness Institute of Leadership (HIL); the examination fee; course materials and handouts; complimentary HIL alumni enrollment; and dorm accommodation and meals for the duration of the course (additional paid accommodation options are available). You have to pay for transportation to and from Kanha Shanti Vanam, additional meals and drinks outside the dates of the program, and any other service used in the Ashram.
Yes, it is possible. Please send an email to hello@hileadership.org with the details of your change request.
Please remember to bring your medical remedies with you. There is a Wellness Center in the Ashram where ayurvedic specialist doctors can be contacted if needed at your own expense (wellnessbyheartfulness.com). There is also a Medical Center outside the Ashram if needed (heartfulness.org/kanha/kmc).
If you are serving as a Heartfulness Functionary, your nomination (with SRCM id card number) has to be sent by your Regional Facilitator, Connect Head or Team Lead to harpreet@hileadership.org. You can then go to individual registration, enter your SRCM id, and the scholarship will be applied on the payment page. Please note that if you are not nominated by your respective team lead, you will need to pay the full course fees.
Your workshop fee includes a stay at Comfort Dorm East. For the 20 November batch: check in Friday 20 November 2026, check out Sunday 22 November 2026. Arriving before 8:00 PM, get your bed allocated from the Comfort Dorm B office (contact Eknath on +91 98498 52644). Arriving after 8:00 PM, a security officer can allocate your bed and you complete registration formalities the next day. If you have booked your own accommodation: for Pearl Hotel & Wellness contact pearl.reservation@heartfulness.org or +91 93534 18359; for North Block private studio rooms contact guestroom@heartfulness.org or +91 86882 41095 (9 AM - 5 PM), then proceed to the Guest Room Reception opposite the Children’s Park. Recommended check-in for both is Thursday 19 November 2026.

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