Research Wing
Empirical study of consciousness through first-person reports, neuroscience methods, physiological monitoring, and collaboration with universities and independent scholars.
Seekers Abode Private Limited presents
Holistic Consciousness Retreat & Research Centre
A proposed international centre in Dehradun where contemplative practice, evidence-based healing, and rigorous consciousness research can meet in one living campus.
Project stage
Land secured near Jolly Grant Airport
Setting
Hill slope site with airport runway views
Current focus
Design, partnerships, advisory network
Vision
Science with inner experience, not apart from it.
The centre is being established as a world-class destination for consciousness studies, holistic healing, and contemplative education. Its intention is to serve seekers, scholars, therapists, researchers, and leaders who wish to explore the deepest questions of mind, reality, healing, and human transformation.
The work will bring together neuroscience, philosophy of mind, psychology, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, breathwork, sound-based practices, nature immersion, and carefully governed research into altered and exceptional states of consciousness.
Core pillars
A campus designed for inquiry, healing, and disciplined practice.
Healing & Elevation
Future residential programmes focused on psychological resilience, emotional well-being, trauma-aware practices, and expanded awareness.
Education & Training
Certification courses, workshops, retreats, practitioner training, and learning circles for both professionals and sincere lay seekers.
Contemplative Campus
Meditation halls, yoga spaces, sound healing rooms, nature trails, library, dining, accommodation, and quiet landscapes for reflective practice.
Why Dehradun
A rare meeting point of access, nature, and spiritual inheritance.
Dehradun offers a calm Himalayan foothill setting while remaining closely connected to Delhi, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and major transport routes. The site is close to Jolly Grant Airport and sits on a hill slope where the runway is visible from the land.
- Surrounded by the Doon Valley and Shivalik landscape
- Near major spiritual centres, ashrams, and the Ganga corridor
- Accessible by airport, road, and rail for Indian and international participants
- Suitable climate for retreat programmes across much of the year
Proposed programmes
Retreats and learning formats for different depths of engagement.
Foundation in Consciousness Studies
A residential introduction to theories of consciousness, meditation, self-inquiry, and research methods that respect both first-person and third-person evidence.
Healing the Self, Elevating Awareness
Five to seven-day retreats combining trauma-sensitive somatic practice, breathwork, nature therapy, group process, and psychospiritual counselling.
Advanced Research Retreats
Scholarly residencies for collaborative work on consciousness theory, contemplative neuroscience, anomalous experience documentation, and publication-ready inquiry.
Leadership & Renewal
Consciousness-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and burnout recovery for founders, senior professionals, public leaders, and institutional teams.
All therapeutic, clinical, or altered-state offerings will be developed with appropriate experts and only within the legal and ethical frameworks applicable at the time of launch.
Founding leadership
Institution builders with public service, governance, education, and entrepreneurship experience.
Dinesh Singh Bist, IPS
Founder and institutional advisor
A retired Director General of Police and senior public administrator with deep experience in institution building, education, skill development, open learning systems, public-sector governance, and large-scale programme implementation.
Prashant Nikam
Co-founder, Seekers Abode Private Limited
A former Indian Civil Service officer and global business leader with 20+ years across public administration, international partnerships, market entry, AI analytics, and entrepreneurial ventures. His background combines engineering, finance, public management, and a long-standing interest in consciousness and personal development.
Roadmap
From land and concept to launch-ready retreat campus.
Foundation
Land, legal structuring, advisory board, concept refinement, and early institutional positioning.
Design & Partnerships
Architectural design, funding strategy, academic relationships, and programme architecture.
Build & Recruit
Campus construction, core team recruitment, pilot curriculum, retreat operations, and research protocols.
Launch
Opening retreats, research symposia, ongoing evaluation, and international collaborations.
Early enquiries
For collaborators, faculty, researchers, donors, and future participants.
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