52nd SUMEDHA SADHANA CONCLUDES

 The 52nd Sumedha Sadhana – A Psychospiritual Wellbeing Journey --, the first of the year, concluded at Sumedha Centre, Jharmari (Punjab) on 3^rd May. This 12-week programme had begun on 9^th February.

There were 14 participants – 9 women and 5 men.

Sumedha Sadhana is an inner journey in quest of greater healing and wellbeing. This programme is offered three times a year.

The topics in this 52d edition included: An assessment of the current state of one’s psychospiritual journey, Self-Awareness and Self-Transformation, Holistic and Process Spiritualties, Prayer and Mediation Practices, Psychological and Spiritual Dynamics at Midlife and Beyond, Psychosexual and Celibate Integration, Trauma and Healing (all facilitated by the Director of the programme Dr Jose Parappully) 

Breath work (by Thomas Kurianthanam  M.Ph) , Emotional Hygiene (by Dr Joe. Kokandathil), Challenges to Consecrated Life Today (Philip Pinto MA, BEd.), Intensive Group Therapy (Maria Goretti MA, BEd.).The programme concluded with an Integration Retreat (Dr Parappully)

Participants found the programme immensely useful for their psychospiritual journey. Ten of the 14 participants gave a 10 on 10 on a Scale of Usefulness, I gave a 9 and three gave an 8.

Some illustrative comments on the programme by the participants:

It was an enriching experience from day 1. I had come with lots of negativity. I am rejuvenated to march ahead, with clarity and purpose. A

I came to Sumedha with lot of burden and pain. Everything seemed chaotic. Emotionally I was falling apart.  Sumedha helped to put me back together, move from chaos to clarity. I feel free within. F.

Sumedha Sadhana has been more than just a programme. It has been as sacred inner pilgrimage. I am enriched emotionally and spiritually. A

My goal was self-transformation. I realized it through the various offerings and their dynamics. I became more vibrant. My horizons are expanded. L.

I came for a spiritual renewal. I achieved what I wanted. Everything helped. A bird has been released from the cage. J.

I came with lots of emotional baggage. Sumedha helped me to get rid of them. Sumedha Sadhana has been an encounter that renewed me. J.

“The whole programme – modules, facilitators, topics covered and processes followed – is excellent. Very meticulously planned and executed. I enjoyed the programme. F

If I had received what I did at Sumedha before my religious profession or priesthood, my life would have been so much more beautiful and meaningful. R.

I feel truly blesed. The programme helped me to come out of my woundedness and get healed. It has helped me to be serene, whole, and helped to increase my faith in God and to be positive in life. Sumedha will always remain a precious part of my spiritual journey.” F.

It was a journey with the heart and through the heart. Sumedha is the best place for self-exploration and self-transformation. Achieved 100% of what I wanted. Everything has been so perfectly planned. V.

I leave with enthusiasm and love in my heart. I had a God experience I never had ever in my life before. Jesus has become my Superhero! J.

Services and Facilities excellent. Food delicious. Campus very beautiful, neat and clean, eco-friendly. Building elegant. A.

Our stay was very comfortable because every detail was taken care of and meticulously planned well. Remarkable welcome and hospitality. Food was tasty. L.

 

Sumedha has given me a new perspective on life. M.

Remaining 2025 Sumedha Sadhana programmes

SS. 53: May 11 – August 02

SS. 54: September 25 - December 17

Our New Programme: Health and Happiness in the Post-Midlife Years – Aging gracefully. August 17-September 13, 2025

Registrations for all the 2025 programmes are open: Contact sumedhacentre@gmail.com

See also our webpage: https://sumedhacentre.org