Stories from the Sanctuary
Reflections, rituals, and real moments from life at Hipnoetic. Discover wellness insights, retreat wisdom, and the soul of our riverside home—one story at a time. Dive into journal-style musings, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and thoughtful guidance for your wellness journey.
From lush, verdant hills to serene backwaters and graceful lagoons, rich heritage and immersive culture, Kerala truly is “God’s Own Country”. It is said that the great stories are often retold using art forms. Theyyam is one such ceremonious art form that captures the real essence of Kerala. It is here that the legends truly […]
Hidden in a small village in Anantapur, Lepakshi is a culturally and archaeologically significant place. Built during Vijayanagara King’s period, the priceless Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Lepakshi is perched on a tortoise shaped hill called the Kurma Saila. The architecture dates back to 16th century and is a feast to art and history lovers. This ancient temple […]
WARNING: All characters and incidences written below are real. The following content has an intense depiction of bad weather and severe complain on the weather Gods. What plans for your birthday? Where is the party? Where are you treating us? Who are all invited? Between all what’s and where’s, I started pondering how I actually […]
Who could have imagined that tiny lighted galaxies and miniscule stars would one day float under our feet and not only in the blue sky? See this happen during the wee hours in Andaman Islands, where water glows as you row your boat through them. Remember bioluminescence, the amazing phenomenon that you saw in “Life […]
“Looks like it’s going to rain any minute” I started walking on the trail into the forest, the trek which is said to be a piece of cake on a clear sunny day seemed to be a daunting task on this rainy afternoon. The omnious grey clouds hung thick in the sky and the entire […]
