Move & breathe
Kundalini Yoga, meditation, breathwork and practices that invite you to notice and listen to your body.
Dharamshala, India · February 5–15, 2027
A Journey to the
Heart of Surrender
An invitation to loosen your grip.
To rest. To listen. To let yourself be held.
Araam Retreats · With Jaipreet (Joy) Chandna10 nights / 11 days
When5–15 February 2027
WhereAraam, Dharamshala
Your spaceA private room of your own
Availability3 rooms remaining
The invitation
You do not have to
manage every moment.
A Journey to the Heart of Surrender is a 10-night, 11-day retreat in the Himalayan foothills of Dharamshala, India.
An invitation to step away from the pressure of everyday life, loosen our grip on how everything must happen, and remember that we do not have to manage every moment.
Perhaps you are good at taking care of what needs to be done. Your mind is often planning, anticipating or thinking ahead. Even when your body stops, part of you remains alert.
You long for rest, but find it difficult to completely let go.
A different way of being
Surrender is not giving up.
It is noticing how tightly we hold on.
Pausing before the body has to make us stop.
Accepting that we cannot control every outcome.
And gradually making more room for trust—
in ourselves, in one another and in life.
The days
A gentle rhythm.
Room to simply be.
Our days will have rhythm and a flow, but they will not be crowded. Enough space to listen.
Listen & reflect
Sound healing, guided journaling and ceremonies exploring surrender, self-trust, compassion and release.
Rest & explore
Time in nature, walking meditation, two Tibetan healing massages and two day trips around McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala.
And woven through it all: spacious, unstructured time for rest and integration.
Your Himalayan home
Araam means rest.
We created our small retreat home in a Himalayan village around one simple belief: rest should not be an afterthought or something you have to earn.
Care in the little things.
At Araam, we practise Somatic Hospitality™: considering how every part of your stay affects your mind, body and spirit.
Weighted blankets, relaxing essential oils, lavender tea, lavender Epsom salt foot baths and sound healing are all part of the Araam experience.
Meet your facilitator
Jaipreet (Joy)
Chandna
I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, by Punjabi immigrant parents who taught me the value of working hard, being responsible and caring for others.
For years, I became very good at the grind. I worked around the clock while quietly living with panic and anxiety—until temporary blindness in 2019 forced me to stop. That was my burnout.
Throughout my life, my parents had repeated one simple word to me: Araam. Rest. Slow down. Take care of yourself.
That word eventually became a home in the Himalayas, a philosophy and the heart of my work through Araam and The Rested Human™.
“I guide this journey not because I have mastered surrender, but because I continue to practise and learn from it.”
Founder of The Rested Human™ · Co-creator of Araam · Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Teacher · Sound Healer · Retreat Facilitator · Certified in Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching
Your invitation
Make room
for yourself.
$3,250 CAD per person
Payment options
Canadian guests: E-transfer to therestedhuman@gmail.com.
International guests: Wise and PayPal are available. Please enquire for payment details.
Card payments: Request a Stripe payment link.
Payment plans are available. Please enquire.
A $1,000 CAD non-refundable deposit secures your place. The remaining $2,250 CAD is due January 5, 2027.
Please contact Jaipreet (Joy) Chandna to confirm your room before sending payment.
10 nights · 11 days · Private accommodation
February 5–15, 2027
3 rooms remaining
Enquire about a roomRegister by December 27, 2026.
Have a question? We can arrange a Zoom call
to talk about the journey.
Your retreat includes
- 10 nights in a private room at Araam
- All nourishing meals, herbal teas, chai, coffee and filtered water
- Round-trip transfers from Dharamshala Airport (DHM), also known as Kangra
- Kundalini Yoga, meditation and breathwork
- Sound healing and walking meditation
- Guided journaling, reflection and ceremony
- Two Tibetan healing massages, 60 minutes each
- Two organised day trips exploring McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala, including transportation and meals
- Daily housekeeping and laundry
- Khadi bath amenities
- Spacious, unstructured time for rest and integration
The journey begins before you arrive
40 days of
intentional preparation.
Registration closes December 27, 2026—40 days before we gather at Araam.
Our journey includes a 40-day meditation practice before the retreat, giving us time to prepare with intention for our time together.
3 rooms remaining · February 5–15, 2027
Enquire about joiningPlanning your journey
A few practical
details.
Booking & cancellation policy
A $1,000 CAD non-refundable deposit secures your place. The remaining $2,250 CAD is due January 5, 2027. Payment plans are available—please enquire.
If you need to cancel:
- 60 days or more before the retreat: All payments above the deposit will be refunded.
- 15–59 days before the retreat: 50% of payments above the deposit will be refunded.
- 14 days or fewer before the retreat, or after it begins: No refunds.
The $1,000 CAD deposit remains non-refundable when you cancel. Please send cancellation requests by email to therestedhuman@gmail.com. The refund is determined by the date your email is received.
If we cancel the retreat, all retreat payments, including your deposit, will be refunded. Flights and other independently booked travel expenses are not covered.
We encourage you to arrange travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage.
What is not included?
- International or domestic airfare to and from Dharamshala Airport (DHM)
- Indian visa and passport expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
- Accommodation before February 5 or after February 15, 2027
- Additional massages, treatments or activities
- Transportation outside the retreat itinerary
- Personal shopping and other personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Can I arrive early or stay longer?
A discounted rate at Araam is available for extra days. Please contact Jaipreet (Joy) Chandna to discuss dates, availability and the additional cost.
How can I book and pay?
Email Jaipreet (Joy) Chandna or send a WhatsApp message to enquire about one of the three remaining rooms and receive booking details.
Canadian guests can pay by e-transfer to therestedhuman@gmail.com. International guests can contact Jaipreet (Joy) Chandna to arrange payment through Wise or PayPal. For payment by card, please request a Stripe payment link.
therestedhuman@gmail.comOptional onward journey · February 17–20, 2027
The holy city
of Amritsar.
A journey into devotion
Continue the journey in Amritsar, home of Sri Harmandir Sahib—the Golden Temple. Our time together will include sacred meditations, quiet reflection beside the waters, walking meditations, and opportunities to experience the history, culture and devotional heart of the city.
3 nights · Estimated additional budget: $500–$750 CAD
The exact cost will be confirmed based on the number of participants. This optional journey is separate from the Araam retreat price.
Begin with a conversation
I look forward to
welcoming you.
On this beautiful inner and outer journey.
therestedhuman@gmail.com