9 Day Himalayan Hiking Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Himalayan Hiking Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Join Atharv Yogshala on this eight-day Himalayan Retreat. Breathe in the fresh air while you walk your way into the beautiful Himalayan mountains. Daily hikes, fresh food, and yoga will give you a challenging and grounding experience. This retreat is truly a spiritual and physical journey. Challenge yourself on this retreat. You will be bursting with energy at the end.
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Highlights
- Daily classes
- Sacred temple visit and village walk
- 9 days and 8 nights accommodation
- Nutritious Sattvic meals and herbal teas
- Yoga materials
- Pick-up service from Dehradun Airport
- All transportation for the Himalayan Retreat
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless internet
During this retreat, you will be staying in various accommodations. On nights one and two, you will be staying at Atharv Yogshala, and from nights three to seven, you will be staying at Sang-Rilla Resort. The rooms are cozy, and comfortable, and will suit your needs during your retreat. There are single and shared double rooms available. The rooms have air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Wi-Fi is available and you can use the laundry facility if you need to.
Program
You are so fortunate to have a human life. There is a purpose behind it and you have to achieve it until the body dies. You just spend your life with family, friends, money, a job, travel, and comfort and with their pleasure and pain. Outside happiness is not permanent and always changing. You are not aware of your inner being and inner peace. Get the divine experience during this Himalayan Yoga Retreat and visit the places with astonishing beauty such as:
- Rishikesh
- Ganga Aarti
- Vashistha Cave (thousands of years old)
- DevPrayag (meeting point of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers)
- Gupta Kashi
- Deoria Tal Trekking
- Rudraprayag
- Ukhimath
- Dhaari Devi
- Chopta
- Hiking to Chandrashila
To feel real pleasure and happiness, a break is necessary and when it comes to choosing a destination for a rejuvenating break, then nothing can beat the city of Rishikesh. If you want an incredible experience, then surely Rishikesh is the city to provide you with this type of experience.
What you will learn
- How to bring peace to the mind through practice and philosophy
- Yogic practices and discipline
- Hatha yoga
- Conscious walking meditation
- Kundalini Awakening practices
- Bandha and mudra
- How to keep your energy always up
- Transforming negative forces into love
Why choose this retreat?
When you climb these mountains, or just sit on a peak, you get this feeling of becoming one with the mountain. You feel like embodying the stability, equanimity, power of silence, and inner resilience of these mountains, and feel trust in life in the universe. The mountains reconnect you with your essence, your humanity, and humbleness; the fact you are all interconnected, all part of one universe, and that there is something much bigger than you. Going into the mountains is a call to your soul, a journey of liberation, and often life-changing.
And this is exactly why pilgrims, spiritual seekers, and yogic masters, from all times and cultures have been called to retreat in the Himalayas. For over 1000 years, pilgrims have described a journey into the Himalayas as pure medicine for the soul. With all the yogic practices of asana, meditation, and Kundalini, you will explore the Himalayas with all their beauty. The memory will inspire you and guide you your whole life until your last breath. So, come and get ready to immerse in the life of a yogi with yoga in the Himalayas and get to know the true you; the happy you.
Calmly flowing river Ganga, storytelling spectacular mountains, peacefully replete destinations, and God-gifted nature is calling you for a rejuvenating holiday! Yoga retreat at Atharv Yogshala’s yoga school in India not only means stretching, exercising, and so on; indeed, it means an opportunity to explore the vibrant culture and beauty of the Land of Gods, “Rishikesh”. Many yogis describe the Great Himalayas, as the closest you can come to God.
It is here in the vast expansiveness and surrounded by infinite horizons that mankind can touch the deepest essence of his heart, the divinity that you all are. Even now, 1000 years later this is what Atharv Yogshala’s students, religious or not, express when immersed in these mountains. They experience something sacred, something so pure and still, yet so fulfilling and liberating. It is a feeling of coming home and feeling part of something bigger, a higher force that fills with love and divine joy.
At every step, you will find Rishikesh as a destination to throw away all your worries, problems, and issues. The ringing bells of ancient temples, the chanting of sacred mantras, the happiness in the eyes of people, and the taste in the flavors of Rishikesh will leave their mark on your heart and lure you, again and again, to come to this incredible city. A city with an awestruck beauty seems like it was specially created by God to let you explore the wonderful life of peace and wisdom.
The Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Retreat with yogi Kuldeep and yogini Leonie is the way to switch your life into a peaceful mode. Human beings have limitless potential to grow and enjoy life because our kundalini is always sleeping. Atharv Yogshala is not calling you for a yoga program; they are inviting you to a life-changing program. Come with a pure heart to their yoga school and gain the best of the best with yoga in India.
Daily itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Rishikesh
Arrive at your own pace, settle in, and let the journey begin. Enjoy nourishing meals, explore the ashram and its serene surroundings, connect with fellow participants, or simply relax and ground yourself in peace.
Day 2
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Fire ceremony (white clothes) & orientation
- 13:00 Lunch
- 16:30 Ganga Aarti
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 3
- 09:00 Cleansing practice
- 09:00 Asana and pranayama practice
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Theory class
- 13:00 Lunch
- 16:30 Asana and/or meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 4
- 04:00 Leaving to Himalayas
- 1st stop: Breakfast
- 2nd stop: Devpryag (Birthplace of Mother Ganga)
- 3rd stop: Dhari Devi Temple
- Afternoon Arrival in the hotel
- 17:00 Relaxation or walk
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 5
06:00 Hatha yoga practice/cleansing/pranayama
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Leaving to Tungnath Temple (3.470 m) & Chandershilla Peak Hike (3.690 m)
Trek to Tungnath around 4 km (one way) and elevation of ~600 m, trek from Tungnath to Chandershilla 1-2 km (one way) & elevation of ~200m (Atharv Yogshala will carry fruits and water with them)
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Bonfire
Day 6
06:00 Hatha yoga practice/cleansing/pranayama
08:00 Breakfast/tea time
09:00 Leaving to Devriya Tal Hike (2438 m) and Saari Village , Trek of around 3 km (one way) and elevation of ~400 + Village walk ((Atharv Yogshala will carry fruits and water with them) optional: lunch at Sari Village
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Bonfire
Day 7
- 06:00 Hatha yoga practice/cleansing/pranayama
- 08:00 Breakfast/tea time
- 09:00 Leaving to Kartik Swami Temple (3050 m), Trek of 3 km (one way) and elevation of ~ 340 m. Optional: lunch on the way
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Bonfire
- 21:00 Prepare your backpack to go back to Rishikesh the next morning
Day 8
- 07:00 Breakfast
- 08:00 Leaving back to Rishikesh
- 13:00 Lunch
- 18:00 Dinner out in Raiwala (not included) or at the Ashram
Day 9
- 07:00 Hatha yoga practice
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Closing ceremony (white clothes) and check-out
Included excursions
Places you will visit during this retreat
- Rishikesh
- Ganga Aarti
- DevPrayag (meeting point of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers)
- Deoria Tal Trekking
- Rudraprayag
- Ukhimath
- Dhaari Devi
- Tungnath and Chandrashila
- Kartik Swami Temple
Instructors
Kuldeep Singh Bisht
Kuldeep Bisht started his journey at a young age an unknown sense of karma yoga was within him from his schooling days; coming from a nuclear family Kuldeep is the elder child for which he had great responsibilities on him. after completing his schooling when everyone of his friends was moving to earn money and getting good jobs he was curious about spirituality and purpose of life, so he traveled towards the Himalayas and after visiting many temples, places and communicating with Gurus he moved towards the south and started his yogi journey.
Lisa Marie Veit
Immersed in the world of yoga, I completed both a 200-hour and a 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh in 2022. These intense experiences deepened my personal practice and empowered me to guide others on their yoga journey. In the tranquil haven of Varkala, I dedicated 50 hours to the practice of pranayama, delving into the art of breath control. The gentle surroundings reflected the inner calm I achieved through this practice. Simultaneously a teacher and a student, I always find joy in sharing and expanding my knowledge.
Retreat location
You will spend your first two nights and the last night in the location on the quiet outskirts of Rishikesh. The accommodation is situated in a beautiful quiet place, just outside of Rishikesh. You will be surrounded by nature and you will feel a calmness come over you as soon as you enter the accommodation. The following nights, you will spend the night at Sang-Rilla Resort. You have the option to either spend the last night in the accommodation or stay in the center of Rishikesh.
Food
Atharv Yogshala will provide you with three delicious Sattvic meals a day. Herbal teas are also available during the day.
Sattvic food
Yoga and Ayurveda have gained increasing importance in the last couple of years. Although these practices and disciplines originated in India, they have gained a lot of popularity outside the country, specifically due to the amazing benefits they offer. Specialists from these disciplines have always believed that the approach to health should not only be physical but also mental, emotional, and spiritual. Their methods of practice also support this approach. And the same holistic approach comes into play in their diets as well.
Yoga and Ayurveda emphasize the Sattvic diet for healthy eating. The Sattvic diet is found to be abundant in Prana, a universal force that gives life to the plant and animal kingdoms. A Sattvic diet is based on foods that are high in ‘Sattva Guna’ (goodness), according to yoga and Ayurvedic sciences. These systems believe that the diet leads to a clear mind and calm demeanor, while simultaneously benefiting the body. Experts say that a Sattvic diet has all the five natural elements and this helps maintain overall balance.
Elements of a Sattvic diet
A Sattvic diet includes water, fruits (all varieties), most vegetables, cereals, bread, pulses, nuts, oilseeds, dairy foods, and honey. Cow’s milk is considered the most Sattvic of all foods in this category. Goat’s milk is treated as a good substitute for cow’s milk but buffalo milk doesn’t come under the Sattvic food group. The Sattvic diet does not include onions, garlic, red chilis, black pepper, and other pungent spices because they are believed to be stimulants.
On the contrary, spices like turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and anis seed are recommended because these spices help the digestive system. Sattvic foods are simple and easy to digest. They also require minimal cooking. Since there is not much processing before these foods come to the dining table, they are closer to nature than other foods. Ideally, Sattvic foods are to be eaten fresh and immediately after cooking. Barring fruits, not many raw foods come under the Sattvic diet because raw foods are considered to be carriers of infectious agents.
Experts believe that a person who eats Sattvic food can achieve a great combination of physical, mental, and emotional harmony. Such a person would be well-focused in life and work as well. Additionally, the Sattvic diet improves immunity that allows its follower to remain disease-free, or even if he/she falls ill, the recovery would be quick. Positive pranic foods uplift and enhance your energy levels, fulfill your health needs, and help the body retain positive energy, which can help heal so many problems and issues. They are also usually high in nutritional value and can also help cure ailments and fulfill goals.
What exactly is a Sattvic diet?
A Sattvic diet, simply, means light and healthy food. It does not go to any extremes of taste, neither too sweet, nor too salty or spicy, just moderate. Put, Sattvic food is that which purifies the body and calms the mind. A Sattvic diet consists of pure food (not processed) that is light in potency, and rich in prana (life force). It energizes the body and mind. Cooked food, consumed within three to four hours of preparation, can be considered Sattvic.
Why adopt a Sattvic diet?
The intake of Sattvic food helps improve mental health and energy, thereby improving the state of your consciousness. It helps restore the harmony and balance of the body and mind. Having a Sattvic diet regularly can help in the formation and rebuilding of high-quality body tissues.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
Rishikesh is a beautiful, spiritual city with a lot to explore. You can visit cafes, restaurants, ashrams, and temples. You can also go shopping in Rishikesh. There are shops with organic products, yoga materials, and souvenirs, books. There are some more active things to do in Rishikesh like rafting. Atharv Yogshala recommends you stay in Rishikesh before or after your stay with them because it is an amazing place to spend some extra days in. Ayurvedic massages are available for an additional cost.
Spa treatments
You can book Ayurvedic massages for an additional charge.
What's included
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Daily guided hikes
- An Ayurvedic cooking class
- Nature excursions
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal teas
- Use of yoga materials
- Pick-up service from Dehradun Airport (DED)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Ayurvedic massages
- Extra trips
- Transfer on departure
- Different accommodations on the last day, if you prefer to stay in the center of Rishikesh
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
17 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from the airport is included. If you want to come by taxi from Delhi, Atharv Yogshala can help you to organise it. In any case, let them know your arrival details and if you need help.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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