Profound Encounters With The Spiritual Essence of India
“Are you a Tourist or a Pilgrim? Both are on a journey. While the Tourist satisfies the senses, the Pilgrim is on a quest for truth.” Gurudev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
INDIA CALLING 2026: RETURN TO SELF
next trip:
22 November - 6 December 2026
starting from £1,990
Meet your India Calling hosts
Stefanie Young Yoga teacher and Craniosacral Therapist, Stefanie brings together a long-standing affinity for India, Sanskrit and the roots of Hatha Yoga, with a rich professional background in publishing and international events. Having lived and worked abroad for many years, her path has been shaped by a deep curiosity encompassing culture, wellbeing and the transformative power of self-inquiry and personal growth.
Now based on her family’s farm in Wiltshire, Stefanie co-created India Calling from a desire to share her love of India with others. Through intimate group experiences, she introduces guests to its culture, traditional Vedic practices and rituals, and the people and places that have inspired her for many years.
Ivan Brownrigg has long juggled his work life and personal development callings. In 1999 he encountered the Art of Living, and found the power of the breathwork in the form of the Sudarshan Kriya (SKY) truly transformative. After meeting the Art of Living founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Gurudev) in 2003, he travelled to his ashram in India and became a SKY teacher.
It was the first of many visits to India, where he undertook several Art of Living projects, before moving to Australia. There he became National Co-ordinator, and Media Director of the International Association of Human Values (IAHV), a sister organisation to the Art of Living.
Returning to the UK and moving to Wiltshire, Ivan began offering Meditation sessions in Avebury, which was where he met Stefanie. When Gurudev visited London in 2023, they discussed with him Stefanie’s long held vision of taking groups of people to India to deepen their spiritual practices. Blessings were given and India Calling was born.
“We share the same spiritual teacher, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and on His 2023 UK visit, we talked with Him about bringing groups to India. With His blessings and His idea to imbue the trips with a strong Ayurveda focus, India Calling was born
“Our intention is for the experiences of an India Calling journey to forever echo in your soul, just as the evocative sights, sounds, textures, exotic tastes, and heavenly aromas will long dance in your memory.”
In Partnership with
Our Connection with Gurudev and The Art of Living
Who is Gurudev?
Gurudev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global ambassador of peace, a widely recognised humanitarian and a renowned spiritual leader. In 1981, Gurudev formed the Art of Living Foundation – a non-governmental organisation, with his vision to uplift human life everywhere. His work has since spread to over 180 countries, uniting people from all cultures, traditions, religions and nationalities.
Why our connection to Gurudev matters
Ivan has been with the Art of Living since 2002, Stefanie since 2022. Both were called onto a deeper spiritual path at different times, yet from the same place of heart and purpose. In 2023, they met with Gurudev in London. A focus on Ayurveda was proposed to them that evening, and Stefanie and Ivan took up the baton with joy. On their way back to Wiltshire, India Calling was born.
A unique experience for our guests
Working in partnership with the Art of Living Foundation, India Calling participants learn the powerful Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique, and the profound Sahaj Samadhi meditation practice. India Calling is unique in including these two experiences as part of the trips. To date, all India Calling guests who have visited the Art of Living Ashram have met Gurudev. Given His schedule, this is not something that can be guaranteed, but the fact that it happens, is most certainly a unique and big part of the magic of the trip.
Why We Travel This Way
We travel this way because we love and recognise the benefits of:
- Small groups
- Unique and authentic experiences
- The transformative and healing power of the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique
- Personal and group meditations
- Profound inner connection
- Time to slow down and be fully present
- Experiencing and respecting local traditions and practices
What Past Guests Have Told Us
“India Calling has changed me in so many ways, I feel much more peaceful, and I’m doing the practices I learnt every day. I find it so uplifting, like I’m back on the beach in Kerala with the group, and a big smile comes. Such fantastic memories, people, atmospheres.” Paul, UK
“My India Calling trip was one of the best things I have ever done for myself, and the benefits I continue to receive have changed everything in amazing ways. I’m so grateful.” Vanessa, UK
“It was the most magical experience. I feel I’m able to fit more into my life and more of the things I love doing. I have more energy, motivation and confidence, which is so helpful, as I’m in the autistic spectrum.” James, UK
“My India Calling trip was a door opener to hidden parts of myself. I received not only much more stability in myself, but also learnt tools to make my visions and dreams real.” Gitte, Austria
If you feel drawn to India, we’d be delighted to share this journey with you.
India Awaits You
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Contact Us
We are available to answer any of your questions.
Ivan@indiacalling.co.uk | 07791 234562
Stefanie@indiacalling.co.uk | 07516 313502
“May you travel safely, arrive refreshed, and live your time away to its fullest; Return home more enriched, and free, to balance the gift of days which call you.”
extract from For the Traveller by John O’Donohue