55TH SUMEDHA SADHANA CONCLUDES

 The 55^th Sumedha Sadhana, the 12-week Psychospiritual Wellbeing Journey programme at the Sumedha Centre, Jharmari, Punjab, concluded on the 1st of May, 2026. It had commenced on February 07, 2026.

There were 14 participant – 9 women, including 2 from Thailand and 5 men.

Sumedha Sadhana is a programme of inner journeying, using insights and practices from psychology, spiritual traditions and social sciences, in search of greater self-awareness, healing and wellbeing.. The following were the major modules of this programme.

The programme has several Modules: Self-Awareness and Self-Transformation; Holistic & Process Spiritualties; Religious & Community Life; Prayer & Meditation; Yoga & Cosmic Spirituality; Personality and Healthy Emotional Life; Unconscious Dynamics, and the Spiritual Journey; Psychological & spiritual Dynamics at Midlife and Beyond; Sexuality, Intimacy and Celibate Chastity ; Trauma, Healing & Reconciliation; Breath, Spirit & Wellbeing; Emotional Hygiene; Intensive Group therapy and Spiritual Retreat.

Methodology was very experiential using a four-fold approach of Input, Introspection, Interaction an Interaction.

These processes were enhanced by Bioenergetics, Intensive Journal, Expressive Arts, Breathwork, Yoga, Qigong, Multi-media, Prayer & Meditation practices, Dance, and Sacred Scripture.

There were a celebrations and picnics and weekly recreations to relax the mind and body.

One special event during this programme was the celebration of the Feast of St. Joseph, the Patron of Sumedha Centre on 19^th March. This day is also the Foundation day of Sumedha Centre. This year, the 2td. Rt. Rev. Sahaya Thatheus was the Chief Guest at the occasion.  He presided at the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration.

Another special even was the celebration of the Easter Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. These were marked by specially created rituals and creative liturgies.

Still another special event ws the visit of the Salesian Provincial of the Province of New Delhi, Rev. Fr. Davis Maniparamben, on April 2nd, which happened to be also the Birthday of Rev. Br. Cyriac Kurias, a staff member at Sumedha Centre.

All the participants found the programme immensely useful. Seven participants gave a 10 on scale of 1-10 for Usefulness (1 meaning Very Little Useful and 10 Immensely Useful); three gave a 9 and three 8. One did not provide a numerical indicator.

Some typical feedback comments are given below.

“My journey at Sumedha was a beautiful, amazing and remarkable one.”

“Sumedha has left an indelible mark on my life journey.”

“Sumedha is the best place for a psychospiritual renewal.”

“I came confused and broken-hearted. One by one the Modules brought clarity and healing. I go back with joy and enthusiasm.”

“I came with no clarity about who I was and what was happening to me. I was able to recognise my brokenness and woundedness and experience healing.”

“The programme helped me grow out of every problem I came with.”

“The programme helped me grow in self-awareness, emotional healing, inner peace and a deeper relationship with God. It also helped me understand myself and others.”

“During my Sumedha Journey I experienced significant inner growth, healing, and clarity of my behaviour patterns, and learned to balance prayer, mission and rest. I feel more integrated and peaceful.”

“What I wanted, I have received. I came sick. I go back healthy.”

“I go back with real joy in my heart.”

“The whole programme was holistic, meaningful and very enriching. All the Modules were relevant and well-organized.”

 “The programme was well-structured and holistic, integrating psychological and spiritual dimensions beautifully.”

“I received more than I expected.’

 “The whole atmosphere was conducive for the inner

 journey.”

“I felt safe, warm, welcomed.”

“The food was nourishing, and the environment very peaceful.”

“The service was excellent. I was very impressed.”

The next Sumedha Sadhana is from June 13 to September 04, 2026. For information and registration contact: sumedhacentre@gmail.com