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Sangam — संगम Retreat

Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life

A Bilingual NVC Residential Retreat in Panchgani

Come home to deeper listening, honest expression, and compassionate connection — in the language of your heart.

Sangam is a residential retreat where participants practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in both Hindi and English — speaking, reflecting, and connecting in the language that feels most natural.

This retreat brings together learning and lived experience, making communication more natural, inclusive, and rooted in our everyday lives.

✨ Objectives — By the end of the retreat

Understand motivation

What inspires human behaviour beneath the surface

Deep listening & empathy

Listen beyond words and connect empathically

Honest expression

Speak your truth with care and clarity

Navigate conflict

Transform friction into understanding

Retreat Details

Location: Panchgani, Maharashtra

Dates: 2–7 June 2026 (5 days residential)

Arrival: 2 June by 4 PM | Departure: 7 June by 2 PM

Workshop Timing: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Participants: 20–24 (intimate group)

Languages: Bilingual with assistants

retreat views · shared silence · empathy circles

Contribution

Tuition:

Self-sponsored / NGO-sponsored — ₹8,000 (+ GST for NGOs)

Corporate / Organisation-sponsored — ₹15,500 + GST


Accommodation & Food:

Quad sharing: ₹9,500  |  Triple: ₹11,500  |  Twin: ₹14,500

🌿 Accessibility: Limited scholarship spots available. Participants who can contribute more are invited to do so — helping others join.

Who can join? Sangam is for you if...

  • Learners, facilitators, educators & helping professionals
  • Parents, community builders & leaders
  • Anyone longing for more compassion, awareness and authentic connection
  • Those curious to explore NVC in a shared learning space (open to beginners & experienced practitioners)

✨ We invite you to participate with curiosity, openness and a willingness to practice.

Bilingual Support

Hindi | English | Accessible

Sangam takes this step to make NVC more accessible and rooted in the Indian context. Hindi-speaking assistants will provide live support. Worksheets and written material available in both Hindi and English.

Hindi-speaking empathy partners Bilingual worksheets & handouts
✨ Support in your heart language

Facilitators & Organising Team

Certified trainers with decades of NVC practice, creating a safe container for transformation.

Sudha Shankar portrait

Sudha Shankar

CNVC Certified Trainer & Assessor

Practising NVC since 2009 · Executive Director, NVC Trust

Deepankar Roy portrait

Deepankar Roy

CNVC Certified Trainer, PhD

Group facilitation specialist · Trustee, NVC Trust

Vinita Chandrika Prasad

Vinita Chandrika Prasad

NVC Practitioner, Certification Candidate

Supporting translation, coordination and retreat flow

Jaya Sengupta

Jaya Sengupta

NVC Practitioner, Certification Candidate

Supporting translation, coordination and retreat flow

🤝 "A shared learning space where dialogue, reflection and empathy create the basis for growth."

Registration & Process

1. Fill registration form
2. First-come, first-served basis
3. Early contribution confirms seat
4. Receive travel details after confirmation

Limited seats (20–24 participants). Registrations close when retreat reaches capacity.

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🔗 Register here & RESERVE NOW →

🌟 Scholarships available — contact us to express interest.

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NVC: A Language of Life
Learn to listen deeply, express honestly
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Panchgani hills
Rejuvenating residential setting
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Shared learning
Dialogue, reflection & empathy

✨ This retreat supports the emergence of a vibrant culture of NVC practice. ✨

Join the Sangam Retreat

Early registration recommended — spaces fill quickly. Reserve your spot today.

Register & Secure your Place
📌 Bilingual worksheets, Hindi assistants, and a warm, inclusive container.