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(No availability) 7 Day Relaxing Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Sound Healing in Rishikesh, India
India Yoga Retreat
Dhrishti Yogshala invites you to join this meditation and yoga retreat in beautiful Rishikesh, India. Nestled amidst the serene backdrop of the Himalayas and the Ganges, the center’s campus is very refreshing and energizing.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Alternative therapies and philosophy
- Kirtan, sound healing, and Mantra chanting
- Excursions
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED) pick-up
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 6.5
Accommodation
You will be staying at the Drishti Yogshala Rishikesh. It provides a very peaceful and relaxing scenery and the perfect oasis for you to grow and reconnect. The ashram has private and twin-sharing rooms. Each room has its own bathroom with a hot water rain shower, balcony or small terrace, desk, wardrobe, and sitting space. All rooms have high ceilings, big windows, and lots of natural light coming in. Drishti Yogshala offers filtered drinking water facilities.
They also provide clean bed sheets, pillows, toilet paper, blankets, towels, and other basic amenities like soap and sanitizer. Wi-Fi is available for everyone. All rooms have an attached bathroom with 24-hour electricity, and hot and cold running fresh water. Laundry service is also available at small charges.
Program
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Dhrishti Yogshaa's extensive experience in teaching will leave you very relaxed and help you deepen your knowledge and skills. Drishti Yogshala is the perfect place to experience the transformative power of yoga and meditation.
The ashram's peaceful and supportive environment provides you with the opportunity to deepen your practice, connect with your inner self, and find true balance and harmony. You will practice cleansing techniques and shatkarma and attend philosophy lectures. The retreat will focus on various forms of yoga, including Hatha and Ashtanga yoga.
Daily schedule
- 06:30 Ayurvedic or detox drink
- 06:45 - 07:45 Hatha yoga class
- 07:45 - 08:15 Detailed explanation of each asana and its benefits
- 08:15 - 09:00 Pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Rest time and self-study
- 11:00 - 12:00 Meditation class
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 16:00 Rest time and self-study
- 16:00 - 18:00 Yoga asana - pranayama - alternative therapies
- 18:00 - 18:30 Ayurvedic, detox, or herbal drink
- 18:30 - 19:30 Meditation, philosophy, Kirtan, sound healing, and Mantra chanting
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
Included excursions
Excursions below are included in the package:
- Divine Ganga Aarti
- View Ramjhula and Laxmanjhula
- Temple Visit Rishikesh, Kunjapuri
- Temple (Himalayas View)
- Outdoor yoga by River Ganges
- Thrilling River rafting
Instructors
Yogi Mahesh Bhatt
Diploma in yogic science (gold medalist). Master in yogic science (gold medalist). Master in philosophy. Diploma in yoga therapy. Master in psychology. Attended many national and internal seminars all over the globe. Working as head of the department of yogic science at the University. Specialization in philosophy and yoga therapy.
Yogi Hemlata Sakalani
Dr Hemlata is a professionally qualified physiotherapist who has successfully completed her post graduation in the field of physiotherapy and research. She had gone through the combined institute of medical science and research (CIMSR), Dehradun where she obtained doctorate degree in Physiotherapy.
Yogi Dheeraj Chauhan
Yogacharya Dheeraj Chauhan Ji began his yoga journey in 2008. His expertise includes traditional Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, adjustment and alignment, pranayama, Shatkarma (cleansing technique), and multicultural wellness. Yogacharya Dheeraj Chauhan Ji learned yoga under the famous and renowned yoga guru in Rishikesh.
Yogi Pankaj
Pankaj ji is a certified yoga teacher with a Master of Arts in Yoga and Naturopathy from Uttarakhand University. He has also been certified by the International Institute of Yoga and Meditation. Currently, he teaches pranayama, yoga therapy, emotional blockage, and meditation. Pankaj Ji has been spreading happiness through his teaching and therapy practice.
Retreat location
The retreat will take place in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, is located on the banks of The Sacred River Ganga surrounded by the view of the Himalayas and pristine forests gives you a breathtaking view. It is a small town in Uttrakhand, and the birthplace of yoga is the first choice for all spiritual seekers from all over the world. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation.
Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free, and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town. With many small shops and cafés nearby, any needs you may have outside the program can easily be met within walking distance. A few minutes walk from Drishtiyogshala is the serene and beautiful Ganga, with local attractions such as Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, the Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Niketan, and many more to explore.
You will learn and experience not only inside the school campus, travel to Rishikesh, and experience its culture and vibes that got energy from ancient yogis by visiting places. Shops, ATMs, healthcare, bike rentals, and cafes are all near the school within walking distance. The world-famous Laxman Jhula hanging bridge is only a 10-minute walk away.
Distances
- Laxman Jhula hanging bridge - 10 minutes walk
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED) - 30 minutes
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served three daily pure Sattvic meals rich in vegetables as well herbal teas and healthy juices included in the price. Both vegan and vegetarian options are available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
What's included
- Activities
- 1 Himalayan hiking tour
- 1 Aarti guided session
- Rishikesh market guided tour
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 fresh Sattvic organic vegetarian meals a day
- Herbal teas and healthy juices
- Transfer from Dehradun airport to school on the afternoon of the previous day to the starting date
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Drop off from the school to the airport, bus station, etc.
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 90 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
205 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Jolly Grant Airport (DED). All flights to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) come from Delhi, so you will have to transit there and take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from and to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) is included. Drishti yogshala rishikesh will pick you up from there. At Delhi, please note that all international flights are at Terminal 3 and all domestic flights are at Terminal 1, except for Jet Airways (Terminal 3). Therefore, make sure that you have at least one or two hours to move between the two terminals.
Arrival by taxi
From Jolly Grant Airport (DED), the taxi (free of charge) would be provided to pick you up only on the first as per your arrival date. Direct taxi from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is also possible. The taxi charges would be 90 USD per trip. If you need assistance in booking your taxi on arrival, please provide Drishti yogshala rishikesh with your flight details (i.e. flight no., airline, time, date, and location).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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