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A 5-Day Retreat · Ratapani Forest, Madhya Pradesh · December 2026

RATAPANI

✦Only 20 Seats✦

Only 20 Seats · Ratapani Forest · December 2026

Nived Mishra

12 – 16 December 2026

Come Home to
Yourself

A 5-Day Deeply Transformational Retreat
in the Sacred Forests of Ratapani, Madhya Pradesh

Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself.
This is your way back.

Let's close this year in awareness and begin the next with intention.
Make 2027 a changed year.

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Apply for only ₹249

Intention Cards (₹799) included · Sponsored seats available

Most years are not lived. They are repeated.
Same fears. Same patterns. New calendar.
Before the year turns, return to the forest, and to yourself.
Release what is complete. Set an intention for what is to come.Make 2027 the year that changes you.

Your Guide

Nived Mishra

Founder, Nived Mishra Retreats

Nived Mishra is the founder of Nived Mishra Retreats, a life and mindset coach, Vipassana meditator, author, and the voice behind Unfiltered with Nived. His work blends Vedic philosophy and Sanskrit wisdom with modern neuroscience, so the inner work stays grounded and usable in daily life.

He has read over 500 books, travelled to spiritual destinations across the world, and worked with thousands of people on their inner journeys. His content speaks to people who have outer success but feel stuck in the same inner loops, year after year.

Come Home to Yourself is his December gathering. Twenty people. Five days in a central Indian forest. One question at the centre: who are you, beneath everything you have had to become?

The Place

Why Ratapani Forest?

One hour from Bhopal, the city falls away and the forest begins.

A forest does not rush. Every December it lets go of what is finished and waits, quietly, for what comes next.

Ratapani is one of central India's oldest teak forests, now a protected tiger reserve in the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh. The retreat falls in the week before the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, after which the light begins to return.

No traffic, no notifications. Only wind in the teak and birdsong at dawn. In that silence, you begin to hear your own heart again.

A living tiger reserve: chital, sambhar, langur, peacocks and rich birdlife. You are a guest here. Among trees that have stood for a century, you remember you belong to something larger.

The Experience

5 Days. A Close Group of 20.

Not a seminar. Not a goal-setting workshop. Five days to come back to yourself, close one year honestly and design the next from the inside out, so 2027 becomes a changed year, not a repeated one.

A group meditating together above the valley at sunset

At the heart

Meditation

The Still Mind

Sunrise sittings, guided silence and evening stillness. The thread that runs through all five days, gently bringing you back to yourself.

Forest Bathing

Breathing with the Trees

Slow, silent walks under the teak that let the forest calm the nervous system.

Two participants sharing a joyful moment during a group exercise

Mindset Rewiring

Unlearning the Old Self

Finding the beliefs that keep repeating the same year, and letting them go.

A woman writing in a notebook on a rock outdoors

2027 Life Design

Designing Your 2027

Your word for the year, three priorities and a clear first 90 days.

A figure in a yoga pose on a hilltop at sunrise

Habit Architecture

Rituals That Hold

Small daily practices that carry you through the whole year.

Sound Healing

Healing in Vibration

Singing bowls and resonant sound that carry the body into deep rest, where the mind finally lets go.

The retreat circle together, dressed in white

Sunset Circles

Circles at Dusk

As the forest turns gold, we sit together to reflect on the day and give thanks for it.

Theatre, Movement & Emotional Expression

Feel to Heal

Theatre, play and free movement to understand what you feel and express what words cannot reach.

Star Gazing

Beneath a Thousand Stars

Forest nights far from city light, lying back under a sky full of stars.

Water Safari

Drifting on Still Waters

Quiet boat rides at golden hour, watching the forest from the lake.

Illustrative photographs. Retreat photos from Ratapani will follow.

Honest Fit

Is This Retreat For You?

This retreat asks for five days of presence and the courage to look at your own patterns. It is not for everyone, and that is by design. Before you apply, read both lists honestly.

This is for you if:

You make the same resolutions every January and watch them fade by March
You feel 2026 passed by, and you want 2027 to be a changed year
You have spent years living for others, and it is time to live for yourself
You are ready to change how you think, not just what you plan
You can commit to five full days away from work and screens

This is not for you if:

You want a jungle holiday, a safari trip, or a content getaway
You want hype and motivation rather than honest inner work
You are looking for someone else to fix your year for you
You are not ready to put your phone away for five days

The Process

How to Apply

The application is the first step of the retreat. It asks you to be honest with yourself before you even arrive.

Share Your Story

Answer a few honest questions about where you are in life right now. This is not a test, it is an invitation to reflect on what you are carrying and what you are genuinely ready to face.

Complete Your Submission

A ₹249 application fee completes your submission. You receive Intention Cards worth ₹799 immediately as a gift for applying.

We Read Every Word

Your application is read carefully and personally. We look for genuine readiness, not credentials. We shortlist the 20 people we believe will benefit most and are genuinely ready to show up for this work.

You Hear From Us

We reach out to every selected participant personally. If you applied for a funded seat, there will be a brief conversation with Nived before your place is confirmed.

Retreat Investment

₹249

Application Fee · Paid now to apply

Get Intention Cards worth ₹799 · complimentary

Retreat Investment on Acceptance

₹45,000* – ₹49,000*

All inclusive · 2-installment option available · *Room category

4 nights accommodation at a forest property in Ratapani

All retreat sessions, workshops, and experiences

All meals provided throughout the retreat

Retreat workbooks, materials, and tools

Travel to and from Ratapani is not included

Complimentary Gift

Intention Cards worth ₹799, delivered to you the moment you apply. Yours to keep, regardless of selection.

✦ Apply for only ₹249 ✦

The Place & The Journey

Where You Will Be

Teak forest, still water and sandstone cliffs, an hour from the city and a world away from it.

Misty forest path, Ratapani — Misty forest path

Forest cottages, Ratapani — Forest cottages

The forest pool, Ratapani — The forest pool

Hammocks under the teak, Ratapani — Hammocks under the teak

The terrace at dusk, Ratapani — The terrace at dusk

Sandstone cliffs, Ratapani — Sandstone cliffs

Moments from Kasar

Our Last Retreat

Discover Your Life Purpose · Kasar Devi, Almora · 1 – 5 October 2026

Sunrise meditation above the clouds, Kasar Devi retreat — Sunrise meditation above the clouds

Morning practice, Kasar Devi retreat — Morning practice

Facing the first light, Kasar Devi retreat — Facing the first light

The circle above the clouds, Kasar Devi retreat — The circle above the clouds

Together in white, Kasar Devi retreat — Together in white

The release fire, Kasar Devi retreat — The release fire

Morning yoga, Kasar Devi retreat — Morning yoga

An embrace, Kasar Devi retreat — An embrace

Moving with the mountains, Kasar Devi retreat — Moving with the mountains

Silent sitting, Kasar Devi retreat — Silent sitting

Our Kasar family, Kasar Devi retreat — Our Kasar family

At the watchtower, Kasar Devi retreat — At the watchtower

Stillness in the pines, Kasar Devi retreat — Stillness in the pines

Forest walk, Kasar Devi retreat — Forest walk

Voices

In Their Own Words

What participants carried home from our last retreat.

Andreas LindbergSweden

Jaideep OberoiGurugram

Sonali SinghGurugram

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I always felt I had healed from my losses, but there was some residue left in me. In those moments of pausing and reflecting, I could finally release it. What I’m taking back: don’t overthink, be kind to yourself, and live the moment you’re in.

Neha Saxena BaggaGurugram · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I came here with questions and doubts. The retreat gave me clarity, and the direction I need to follow. I’ve seen the change in myself in just these few days. I’m going home to start meditating, and if I keep at it, I believe it will be amazing.

Prashant RathiLondon · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

It takes a lifetime to find one like-minded person. I found 29. I hadn’t realised I had confined myself in boundaries. After the bonfire release, I woke up a new person. My roommate says I look different: more present, less restless.

Manjari GuptaPrayagraj · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I came to change myself, to discover myself. I came empty-handed, and I’m leaving with something. I loved the meditation, I loved the place, and Nived sir was the best part. The one thing I’ll take away is the pause. Pause in life.

Rahul M JainBangalore · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I came here to learn meditation, and I did. Walking uphill, I looked down and saw my shoes were dirty. You walk through life and your shoes will always get dirty, but that’s how you reach the top. Watching the sunrise and sunset in the same day. Will I keep meditating? 110%.

Ankur MehrotraKanpur · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

The best part for me was the meditation. I didn’t know I could sit for 40 minutes. My mind still wandered here and there, but I learnt how to come back, again and again, and stay in the present. That was the real learning.

Simer PreetIssaquah · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I always felt I had healed from my losses, but there was some residue left in me. In those moments of pausing and reflecting, I could finally release it. What I’m taking back: don’t overthink, be kind to yourself, and live the moment you’re in.

Neha Saxena BaggaGurugram · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I came here with questions and doubts. The retreat gave me clarity, and the direction I need to follow. I’ve seen the change in myself in just these few days. I’m going home to start meditating, and if I keep at it, I believe it will be amazing.

Prashant RathiLondon · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

It takes a lifetime to find one like-minded person. I found 29. I hadn’t realised I had confined myself in boundaries. After the bonfire release, I woke up a new person. My roommate says I look different: more present, less restless.

Manjari GuptaPrayagraj · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I came to change myself, to discover myself. I came empty-handed, and I’m leaving with something. I loved the meditation, I loved the place, and Nived sir was the best part. The one thing I’ll take away is the pause. Pause in life.

Rahul M JainBangalore · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

I came here to learn meditation, and I did. Walking uphill, I looked down and saw my shoes were dirty. You walk through life and your shoes will always get dirty, but that’s how you reach the top. Watching the sunrise and sunset in the same day. Will I keep meditating? 110%.

Ankur MehrotraKanpur · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

The best part for me was the meditation. I didn’t know I could sit for 40 minutes. My mind still wandered here and there, but I learnt how to come back, again and again, and stay in the present. That was the real learning.

Simer PreetIssaquah · Kasar Retreat, October 2026

Getting Here

How to Reach
Ratapani

Under 50 km from Bhopal, in the heart of India. Reachable by road, rail, and air.

Road Journey

Bhopal connects by highway to Indore (about 3.5 hrs), Jabalpur and Nagpur. Taxis are easily available, and the forest is about 1–1.5 hrs from the city.

Bhopal Junction · Rani Kamlapati

Both stations sit on the main Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Chennai lines. About 1–1.5 hrs to the forest by road.

Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal

Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal is about 1.5 hrs from the forest. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore is about 220 km away, roughly 4.5 hrs by road.

Detailed travel guidance, including pick-up timings from the nearest stations and airports, will be shared personally with all selected participants before the retreat.

Complimentary with Every Application

What Are Intention Cards

Intention Cards are a set of 32 beautifully designed cards, each carrying a single word, a reflection, and a daily practice. They are not affirmations. They are invitations: to pause, to look inward, and to live each day with greater awareness and intention.

Created by Nived Mishra. Draw one each morning. Let it shape your day.

₹799✦Complimentary with your retreat application

Card IReach if drawn to it Card IITrust your hand Card IIILet the Universe choose

Draw Your Card

All 32 Cards in the Deck

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Apply to the retreat to unlock the full deck · complimentary ✦

A small number of Fully Funded* seats are available for those who genuinely cannot afford the retreat but are deeply ready for it. One question in the application form will invite you to share this.

Only 20 Spots

12 – 16 December 2026 · Ratapani Forest, Madhya Pradesh

This is a small, close-group retreat by design. When these 20 seats are filled, applications close. If you feel called to be here, do not wait.

Apply for only ₹249

Applications close 12th November 2026.
Selected participants will be informed by 20th November 2026.

Questions

Before You Ask

Is this a goal-setting workshop?+

No. Goals come at the end. Most of the five days goes into the mindset beneath your goals: beliefs, fears, identity and habits. That is why the intention you leave with actually holds.

Do I need any meditation experience to attend?+

No. Every practice is guided from the ground up. Some participants will have years of practice; others will be sitting in silence for the first time. The retreat is designed so both arrive at depth together.

Is it safe to stay in a tiger reserve?+

Yes. The stay is at a forest property on the edge of the reserve, and all walks are on safe, guided trails. We follow forest department rules at all times.

How cold is it in December?+

Mornings and nights are cool, often around 8–12°C; days are pleasant and sunny. Bring warm layers, a shawl and comfortable walking shoes. A packing list is shared after selection.

Is this a religious retreat?+

No. The work draws on Vedic philosophy and modern neuroscience, but asks for no belief and welcomes every background. The only requirement is honesty.

Will I have to give up my phone?+

You will stay off your phone during retreat hours. There is a daily window to check in with family.

Is there a safari?+

This is not a wildlife tour. Time in the forest is for silence and reflection. An optional safari can be arranged on request, at your own cost.

What happens after I submit my application?+

Every application is read personally. Selected participants hear from us by 20th November 2026. Retreat fees are paid only after selection.

Is the application fee refundable?+

No. It covers the Intention Cards you receive immediately and the personal review of your application.

I genuinely cannot afford the retreat. Can I still apply?+

Yes. A few fully funded seats exist for people who are deeply ready but genuinely unable to pay. One question in the form invites you to share this.

What are Intention Cards?+

A set of 32 cards created by Nived Mishra, each with a single word, a reflection and a daily practice. You receive them, worth ₹799, the moment you apply.

Every year ends.
Not every year ends with a decision.
If something in you is tired of carrying the same patterns into a new calendar,

This may be
your way home.

You have read this far.
Something in you is ready.

You do not need a perfect plan.
You do not need to know exactly who you will become.
You only need to show up honestly, for five days, before the year turns.

The forest will hold the rest.

12 – 16 December 2026 · Ratapani Forest, Madhya Pradesh, India · 20 Seats Only

Apply for only ₹249

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Applications close 12th November 2026.
Selected participants will be informed by 20th November 2026.

Come Home toYourself

Nived Mishra

Why Ratapani Forest?

5 Days. A Close Group of 20.

The Still Mind

Breathing with the Trees

Unlearning the Old Self

Designing Your 2027

Rituals That Hold

Healing in Vibration

Circles at Dusk

Feel to Heal

Beneath a Thousand Stars

Drifting on Still Waters

Is This Retreat For You?

This is for you if:

This is not for you if:

How to Apply

Where You Will Be

Our Last Retreat

In Their Own Words

How to ReachRatapani

What Are Intention Cards

Before You Ask

This may beyour way home.

Come Home to
Yourself

How to Reach
Ratapani

This may be
your way home.