The Atmaguru Forest Hermitage is a private sanctuary in the Virginia woods. It is a space dedicated to the integration of solitary practice, Sādhanā, silence, and the direct realization of the true Self (the Atman).
While the steward, Atma, is open to planned visits and appointments, the Hermitage is maintained as a place of solitude for personal practice. It is a place for the “Practice of Thorns”—the honest integration of the human experience into the stillness of the forest. The work here is a commitment to the Holy Farce: the recognition that the seeker and the sought are not separate.
While these digital notes are shared as a witness to the path, the physical grounds are a sanctuary for the steward and the guardian, Shvanatma. We observe a conduct of non-harm (Ahimsa) and deep listening through silence (Mauna).
Current Phase: The Clearing The Hermitage is currently undergoing a “construction” phase. Space is being cleared for the building of a bushcraft temple, as well as dwelling space for Atma, Shvanatma, and possibly a small number of guests and/or future resident students.
If you would like to schedule a visit to sit, learn, or help with projects on the grounds, please do not hesitate to contact Atma.
Contact: Atma@garciapsyd.com