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7 Day Yoga, Meditation, Silence, and Healing Retreat in the Himalayas Foothills, India

Name: 7 Day Yoga, Meditation, Silence, and Healing Retreat in the Himalayas Foothills, India
Brand: Akshara Yoga School
Price: 490 USD
Availability: InStock

Chaudhary Farms, Village Tanda Vijaisi, Neoria, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, 262305, India

Overview

Immersive and Rejuvenating Yoga Retreat on a Sustainable and Organic Farm in Rural India

Experience true yoga where Indian tradition meets global insight at Akshara Yoga School. AYS, nestled on a serene eco-friendly farm in North India, is the vision of Saurabh Chaudhary, an Indian yoga expert, and Varvara Marinatou Chaudhary, a dedicated Greek yogini. Together, they bring a harmonious blend of Indian authenticity and global insight to their teachings. Their mission is to create a sanctuary where you can connect deeply with nature and experience yoga in its purest form. You’ll be guided by a unique team that embodies the true essence of yoga’s birthplace, offering an enriching and transformative journey.

Meet the instructors

Varvara
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Highlights

Daily yoga practices
Asana, pranayama, and Dhyana
Lecture and workshops
Cleansing techniques
Live Indian cooking in the school's garden
Visit ancient temples, rivers, and other enchanting landscapes
Daily healthy organic or vegetarian meals
7 nights accommodation

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Yoga styles

6 days with instruction in English

The organizer also speaks: French, Greek, Hindi

Group size: Maximum of 12 participants

Airport transfer included: Bareilly Airport

Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)

Airport transfer included: Pantnagar Airport[1]

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Accommodation

Facilities

Garden
Kitchen
Lounge
Yoga studio
Free Wi-Fi
Library
Tour assistance

Akshara Yoga School offers comfortable twin sharing rooms with attached bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and library facility, in-house facility of yoga teachers, staff, studio, classrooms, etc. with 24-hour accessibility to all yoga resources.

Program

The yoga retreat begins with a warm and heartfelt welcome from a Vedic Pandit who conducts a traditional Hindu opening ceremony around the fire (Havan).

You will be guided to a complete farm visit where you will have the chance to understand the concept of sustainability and you will watch live the daal production (orange lentils).

Each day, you will have the opportunity to participate in various yoga classes, cleansing techniques, workshops, and meditation techniques, helping you discover a deeper connection with your body, breath, and mind. Equally enriching is the path of Karma yoga, in the form of volunteer work in the school's garden.

Indulge yourself in yoga and real Indian culture

Daily schedule

06:30 - 08:30 - Yoga practice
08:30 - Breakfast
09:30 - Activities / Outings
18:00 - 20:00 - Yoga workshops
20:00 - Dinner

Instructors

Varvara Marinatou

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Varvara hails from Greece and started her yoga journey as self practice to experience the benefits of Yoga at a time when Yoga was not so much popular in Greece. The unique self transformation that Yoga gifted her, led her to undertake the first Yoga teacher training course in Greece. Her passion and yearning for yoga and spirituality made her to visit India where she further got trained in Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga styles. She is also a certified Yoga teacher form International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA).

Retreat location

Pilibhit, India

Akshara Yoga School - a modern ashram is situated on a 70-acre sustainable farm in a village in Northern India, very close to the Nepal border, untouched by tourism.

The ashram is nestled among rice paddies and over 400 trees. Imagine yourself in a lush environment with exotic flowers, tropical fruits, and vibrant energy.

Amidst the mysterious charm of chaotic India, Akshara Yoga School serves as a tranquil oasis. It is a modern, high-vibration Ashram for those seeking inner peace and holistic well-being.

This yoga vacation will take place at Akshara Yoga School in Pilibhit, India. Pilibhit is located on the sub-Himalayan plateau in the foothills of Shivalik range. Because of its geographical advantage, Pilibhit district is home to rich forests and water bodies. It has several scenic places which can be perfect gateways for outings.

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This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

Akshara Yoga School is a unique place where healthy and pure vegetarian organic food is served daily to all yoga school residents. A light and balanced vegetarian diet is considered conducive for yoga practice according to Haṭha yoga.

Cereals and vegetables are grown organically on their own farm and served fresh. The school has many orchards for seasonal supplies of fruits as well.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea
Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Whole food
Yogic
Ayurvedic

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Among your practices, you will have ample time to explore the surrounding area and its rich cultural heritage. You will have the opportunity to explore a unique, untouched corner of India, where you will be the only Westerner.

Despite this, you will be welcomed and treated like a local, offering you an authentic and immersive experience:

Visit the ancient Nanakmatta Gurudwara, one of the most important Sikh temples and a center of the Siddh Yogis of Gorakhnath until the 15th century AD
Excursion to the Kali River and yoga practice by its serene waters. Its sources are at an altitude of 3,600 meters, forming natural borders with Nepal
Jungle exploration with a safari through enchanting landscapes in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. If you're lucky, you might even spot a tiger (The entrance fee of the tiger reserve is not included)
Visit the local village markets with a Rickshaw ride, offering the chance to interact with locals and learn about their culture
Live Indian cooking in the school's garden

Other activities:

Join the organic kitchen gardening
Learn traditional Madhubani painting
Try how to prepare Indian cooking

What's included

6 nights accommodation
Daily yoga practices
Cleansing techniques
Daily healthy organic, vegetarian, vegan-friendly, and 90% gluten-free meals
Meditation techniques
Lecture and workshops
Outings and activities
One-time toiletries

What's not included

Airfare to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
GST

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BEK

Bareilly Airport

56 km

Transfer included

DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

270 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 100 per person

PGH

Pantnagar Airport[1]

49 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Transfer from the airport is not included, but Akshara Yoga School can arrange a smooth and safe transportation for you. The school's representative will pick you up from the airport.

Airport: Bareilly Airport Airport transfer included: Bareilly Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Airport transfer available: Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Pantnagar Airport[1] Airport transfer included: Pantnagar Airport[1] No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 29% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.

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7 Day Yoga, Meditation, Silence, and Healing Retreat in the Himalayas Foothills, India

Retreat organizer: Akshara Yoga School

Akshara Yoga School offers yoga teacher training and yoga retreat in a sustainable farm located in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Pilibhit, India

The organizer also speaks: French, Greek, Hindi

Early bird Discount

This listing has a early bird discount of 20% if you book 20 days before the selected arrival date.

For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookYogaRetreats.com. All major credit cards supported.

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