5 Day Relaxing Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Rejuvenating Yoga Retreat India
Due to the daily stress and polluted environment, attention towards health is been lost. This results in the generation of negative thoughts and energy inside your body. When this situation occurs, you should take a beneficial break from your daily schedule. A holiday in the form of a yoga retreat session is the best option to find the true identity that helps you release stress and eradicate negative thoughts. A five-day yoga retreat session in Rishikesh by Kaivalyam is the best means to recover yourself in the shortest span of time.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga class
- Free time to do leisure activities
- Sightseeing and Kunjapuri Tour
- Daily Sattvic meals
- 4 nights accommodation
- Airport pick up
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
An ideal accommodation is necessary to such an extent that it will get one to unwind after a lovely yogic experience. One should not need to worry about the accommodation at Kaivalyam in Rishikesh. They understand the needs and privacy of their students and that is the reason, they have a well-organized and systematic room at their yoga school in Rishikesh.
They focus greatly on cleanliness and hygiene and so they clean it daily. More than this, they also want their practitioners and learners not affected by basic amenities. They make it their primary goal to provide their students with the basic amenities and all the necessary facilities in their rooms. Rooms are available on a sharing basis and single occupancy.
The location is so mesmerizing that will it make you fall in love. Spacious rooms, a clean environment, and a soothing atmosphere are what you get at their yoga school. You will feel real peace at the location and will get charmed by the aesthetic view.
Program
Kaivalyam's retreat program offers a perfect blend of ancient teaching techniques with modern techniques and comfort at their retreat center, which is situated amid stunning Himalayan ranges around the incredible riverbanks to provide you with a serene environment to practice your yoga. You will be allowed to learn and practice the basics of yoga and practices at your level, which are led by our experienced teachers.
In addition to yoga practice, you will be provided with a pure vegetarian meal throughout the stay to keep your mind and body healthy. Kaivalyam's program is curated in a way to provides you with ample time for both sessions and sightseeing the beauty of Rishikesh. You can also make connections with fellow students or simply relax in the beautiful ambiance of their retreat center.
Additionally, you will have a pure vegetarian meal cooked using locally sourced fresh vegetables and ingredients to nourish your body and soul throughout the stay. The schedule is curated in a way to provide you with the opportunity to both practice yoga and see the beauty of Rishikesh. So, don't think much, get yourself enrolled in the retreat program, and change your schedule for 5 days in Rishikesh.
What makes this 5-day yoga retreat in Rishikesh unique?
This 5-day yoga retreat offers meditation practices and daily yoga sessions that leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed at the end of the day. In addition to mental clarity, these daily practices help you gain strength and physical flexibility, which will leave you feeling energized and healthy. Through the beauty and sight exploration in Rishikesh, you will have the opportunity to reconnect with nature's healing power, which will help you reconnect with your true self. Healthy vegetarian meals are provided throughout the course to help you nourish your body and soul while providing you with ample energy for a workout. This course includes various excursion activities that help you learn about the various cultural aspects of Rishikesh.
What you will experience in 5-Day Yoga Retreats
This 5-day retreat program is a transformative five-day journey that will lead the path of self-discovery from a hectic schedule and stressed mind to a more relaxed and refreshing one. This course is not about perfecting any form of art but about learning some basic aspects and practices that will help you live a long life of self-care.
You can picture yourself having yoga sessions and performing meditation practices in our retreat, surrounded by stunning Himalayan ranges from all around with the rhyme of the water flow of the Holy Ganges River. Your whole day is filled with various sessions and excursion activities, which will leave you feeling powered and relaxed at the same time. So pack your bags now and leave all your worries behind, because it's time for you to do something different, something more pure.
Activities Included in 5 Days Yoga Retreat
Ganga Arti
The magic spread across Rishikesh as the sun sets. This is the time of one of the most soothing experiences, "the Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh" when the whole atmosphere becomes pious and divine transforming the riverbanks into a spiritual stage. The ambiance created is enchanting and sacred with the flames flickering, the rhythmic chants, melodious bhajans, and the ethereal fragrance of incense.
Day Hiking to a nearby Waterfall
Rishikesh is famous for its natural beauty. Many attractions here take your breath away. One such glorious attraction in Rishikesh is Waterfalls. Many waterfalls here showcase unreal beauty and charm. Neergarh Waterfall and Patna Waterfall are the two most attractive points in Rishikesh. During your course tenure, you are taken there so that you feel refreshed and can practice in between Mother Nature.
Dance Class
As a holistic approach to wellness, your Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) incorporates dance classes to complement traditional yoga practices. These sessions infuse joy and creativity into the training, encouraging students to explore movement, rhythm, and self-expression. Through dance, participants cultivate a deeper connection to their bodies, enhancing their overall experience of physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Sound Healing
The Sound healing therapy is all about putting yourself in the soothing vibrations and harmonious sounds of instruments and singing bowls and letting them balance all your inner chakras with peace, which will leave you feeling relaxed and relieved. The soothing sounds used in sound healing yoga can help calm the nervous system and reduce stress levels.
Pooja Ceremony
As a sacred ritual steeped in tradition. Participants gather around the sacred fire, offering prayers, mantras, and natural substances to invoke blessings and purification. This ancient practice creates a sacred space for spiritual growth, unity, and reverence, setting the tone for the transformative journey ahead.
Yoga by the Ganges
Beach yoga sessions offer a serene and invigorating experience amidst the natural beauty of the coastline. Students engage in asana practice, pranayama, and meditation against the backdrop of crashing waves of the Ganges. This unique setting fosters a connection with nature, deepening the practice and enhancing overall well-being.
Kunjapuri Sunrise Trip
Kunjapuri is a stunning sacred peak in the Himalayan ranges, from which you can witness a refreshing and breathtaking sunrise. You can also have incredible views of snow-capped mountains with the Holy Ganges River flowing through the valley below.
Vashishtha Meditation Cave
For those looking to find a place with peace and calmness, the serene surroundings of Vashishtha Meditation Cave are just for them. This place is best to practice meditation sessions and to refresh their inner self with their outer body.
Cooking Class
Well, everyone knows and likes the flavors of India, but you can even learn how to prepare authentic Indian dishes in the exclusive hands-on cooking classes, using fresh ingredients and traditional Indian cooking techniques.
Daily Schedule for 5-Day Yoga Retreats
Your daily schedule for the 5-day yoga retreat program is carefully curated to provide you with a packaged deal of pure advance and bliss. Your day at our retreat will start with the energizing sunrise yoga session. This will help you have a great morning workout amidst the pure and refreshing air, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
After which, you will be served a nourishing vegetarian meal that will nourish your body and soul. Then you will explore the meditation sessions on the riverside, along with an exclusive excursion to the local area. Each day is designed to offer you distinct adventures that will surely awaken your senses and ignite the child spirit inside you. And lastly, you will have ample time to connect with like-minded individuals; our course is sure to fill every moment of yours with something joyful.
Schedule
- 06:30 - 07:30 - Hatha yoga
- 07:45 - 08:45 - Pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Yoga Philosophy
- 11:00 - 11:45 - Yoga Anatomy/teaching methodology
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Alignment and adjustment
- 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch
- 16:15 - 17:45 - Ashtanga Vinyasa/Yin Yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 - Meditation
- 19:00 - 20:00 - Dinner
Note: Please note that minor adjustments to the schedule can be made based on different circumstances, such as weather and the collective preferences of the group.
Included excursions
- Sightseeing
- Kunjapuri Tour
Instructors
Yogi Rajesh Rawat Ji
Rajesh ji is an E-RYT 200 and RYT 500. He is lead teacher and director of yoga teacher training courses at Kaivalyam. He has been teaching yoga for more than 10 years, very well known for his inspiring teachings that cover physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga. He is an expert in Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Ashtanga, Pranayama, and shatkarma. He has done a master in yoga sciences and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar. For him, the best part about teaching is having the hope that he can inspire and support his students in his little unique ways!
Yogi Naveen Ji
Yogi Naveen Ji is a yoga teacher and holds an M.A. degree in yoga and naturopathy. He has been teaching Hatha and Vinyasa flow for the last 5 years. He is a very hardworking and enthusiastic asana instructor. He is always looking to improve himself and developing new modified and comfortable ways of asanas to help his students. Through expert adjustments and a deep understanding of asana, his student’s abilities, and injuries, he is able to push trainees to the next level in their personal practice as well as their own teaching.
Retreat location
Situated in the beautiful Himalayan valley and serving as the gateway to the famous Charm Dham of Northern India, Rishikesh is the major spiritual center for Indians. However, not only spiritual intervention but yoga and adventure sports are the two other points of interest in Rishikesh for travelers. For its deep connection with yogic science, it is known as the World's Yoga Capital.
Apart from this, an adventure tour of Rishikesh is ample to fill adventure seekers with enthusiasm and thrill. Rishikesh is the hotspot for three major activities. Looking at the riverside beaches, you will find many Indians or foreigners performing different yoga asanas. You will find many best yoga schools in Rishikesh offering the best yoga teacher training courses and yoga retreat sessions in Rishikesh. Many famous saints, sages, and yogi established their ashrams in the historic era to perform meditation and pranayama in the lap of nature.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
It is important to feed before starting an activity or teaching. Here, at "Kaivalyam Yoga", they focus on the right kind of food that a yogi should eat. They are always ready to serve their beloved students and teachers with healthy and tasty food cooked in a hygienic and clean environment. The food items, spices, and other ingredients, they select were under the proper hygienic guidelines which are safe to consume and healthy as well. The cooks at their yoga school in Rishikesh possess the proper knowledge and great experience in the respective field.
What actually the correct yogic diet?
Three things should be kept in mind while following the path of a yogi, i.e., Ahimsa, Sattva, and Prana.
- Ahimsa means non-harming or non-violence, so, while choosing the food items, keep in mind that they should not undergo any type of harm or violence.
- Sattva means Pure, so, always apply it in food items, i.e., generally fresh vegetables, grains, pulses, mild spices, dairy products, and so on. This type of diet is considered best for a yogi as per Ayurveda and Yogic points of view. It keeps the mind clear and soothes the digestive system.
- Prana means the life force, the food items are the same as of Sattvic as fruit and veggies contain prana in the highest amount but that should be fresh, plucked from the plant.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Yogic
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
- Yoga practice
- massage
- Yoga philosophy session
- Sightseeing, Kunjapuri Tour
- Pickup from DED Airport to school
- Excursions
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Airport pickup is included in the price.
Arrival by train
Train is available from Delhi to Haridwar or Dehradun and from there you will get a lot of options to reach the school.
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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