About Uma Nilayam
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We are a Meditation Center
bridging devotional practice and creative flow…
…to create an environment where every person
can find profound meaning and their innate potential to live with purpose.
Stories from our Community
“In a world that never stops, Uma Nilayam gave me permission to breathe. I arrived carrying years of burnout, but through their devotional practices, I found a stillness I didn’t think was possible anymore. It wasn’t just a break; it was a total reconnection to my essence.”
— Elena R., Artist
“In a world that never stops, Uma Nilayam gave me permission to breathe. I arrived carrying years of burnout, but through their devotional practices, I found a stillness I didn’t think was possible anymore. It wasn’t just a break; it was a total reconnection to my essence.”
— Elena R., Artist
“In a world that never stops, Uma Nilayam gave me permission to breathe. I arrived carrying years of burnout, but through their devotional practices, I found a stillness I didn’t think was possible anymore. It wasn’t just a break; it was a total reconnection to my essence.”
— Elena R., Artist
Guided by Didi Ananda Samprajina,
with 30 years of dedicated meditation practice and over 20 years of teaching yoga and meditation worldwide. She brings her depth of experience to Uma Nilayam. Having worked in Taiwan, Russia, California, Malta, Borneo and Bali where she founded a major project including a Neo Humanist Education school and a meditation center, we’re fortunate to have Didi here in Italy creating a nurturing space where sadhana and service naturally unfold.
Grounded in Neohumanism,
a philosophy that expands the spirit of humanism to encompass universal love for all created beings, animate and inanimate, fostering interconnectedness, an inner awakening and liberation from divisive sentiments like nationalism or other limiting isms. When enough people embrace this inner shift, society changes and we create a truly caring world
Amid the beautiful Italian countryside,
our various programs help promote serenity and sense of connection, build community, creativity, and inner strength through daily spiritual practices and workshops. You will be filled with energy and new inspiration as you leave Uma Nilayam. You will take the first steps towards taking charge of your life and becoming your own master.
Vision & Mission
Uma Nilayam Meditation Center is a sanctuary where individuals rediscover their essence amidst a world full of chaos, finding profound meaning and their innate potential to live with purpose and serve others.
People arrive carrying stress and disconnection but leave renewed: able to pause deeply and feel connected to something greater than themselves – the universal consciousness present everywhere throughout our universe.
To offer intensive and meaningful experiences such as retreats, trainings, and volunteer opportunities, that guide people toward self-mastery and service.
Through daily spiritual practices, hands-on service, and immersive programs and retreats, we provide practical steps toward transformation of the individual so they can contribute to building a better society.