12 Day Spiritual Healing Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh
Yoga Niketan Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Sivananda Nagar, Ram Jhula, Rishikesh, India
Healing Yoga Retreat India
Join us for 12 days of yoga on and off the mat as we stretch our bodies through different intelligent sequences of asana, rest our minds with the help of various styles of meditation, and participate in all that holy Rishkesh has to offer. We will partake in holy ceremonies by the sacred river Ganga, watch fire rituals, and make our own. We will visit temples in the Himalayas and enter sacred caves only few know about. We will offer our services for Karma yoga and we will expand our understanding of the sacred practice of yoga, supported and surrounded by majestic mountains and holy water.
Meet the instructors
Elena & Vimal
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
- Personal studies at the ashram library
- Walking or meditating by the sacred river Ganga
- Attending sacred ceremony and participating in kirtan
- Visiting temples and trekking in the Himalayas
- 11 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
11 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Italian, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$1 per person)
Jolly Grant Airport (US$1 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$1 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$1 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
14:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Parking lot
During your retreat, you will be accommodated at the Yoga Niketan Ashram. You will stay in an Ashram style single, clean, and safe room with private bathroom. Double room available upon request. During the hot season, A/C rooms are offered. You will also find a desk, chair, and an armoire, a little porch or balcony to relax or read your favorite book. Towels, soap, and toilet paper are provided.
All rooms are simple, yet quaint and immersed in a lush greenery. The yoga studio is fully equipped with mats, block, straps, and bolsters. This studio is within walking distance of each accommodation. Afternoon Ayurvedic tea is offered daily at 4:00 p.m and the library, open most of the day and evening, offers a wide selection of yogic texts also in English. Wi-Fi available at the library during specific hours.
Program
- 7:00 Yoga/ pranayama/ meditation/ class
- 8:15 Yogic breakfast
- 09:00 Library time/self-study
- 12:00 Yogic lunch
- 13:00 Excursion/mantra chant
- 16:00 Ayurvedic tea served in the dining hall
- 16:30 Yoga/ meditation/yogic philosophy Q&A
- 18:00 Indian traditional ceremony
- 19:15 Yogic dinner
- 21:00 Goodnight
Please note that on excursion days the schedule will change. moveyourspirityoga will inform you of such changes the day before. Silence will be observed on the Ashram premises every Thursday.
Included excursions
- Enjoy excursions in the Himalayas and sunrise meditation
- Visit temples and sacred caves
- Join Indian traditional ceremonies such as puja and rate (fire ceremony) by the holy river Ganga
- Participate in Kirtan
Instructors
Elena de Lalla
Elena is an Italian/American certified Yoga instructor who teaches Atma Yoga, a holistic healing style created by Saul David Raye - Elena’s classes, open to all levels of students, include a dynamic flow of asana, pranayama, ayurvedic tips, and meditation. Eclectic energy work together with teachings from Bhakti, Tantra, and Shamanism are at the core of her classes. Elena is passionate about yogic philosophy and Hindu mythology. Her enthusiasm in sharing her love for the sacred practice yoga is contagious. She is an intuitive spiritual counselor and a psychic guide.
Vimal Barthwal
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Vimal’s journey as a yogi began years ago with his studies at the Bihar School of Yoga and continued at the Sivananda Vedanta Academy in Rishikesh. Vimal lived alone for one year in a cave in the Himalayas, on the banks of the River Ganga. This unique experience has permitted him to deeply understand the real meaning of living a yogic life. He shares his learning through structured and fun classes.
Retreat location
Move Your Spirit Yoga is centrally located in the heart of Rishikesh at the Yoga Niketan Ashram. Rishikesh is the world's capital of yoga. Situated by the sacred river Ganga with its majestic mountains, ancient temples, sadhus, and sacred ceremonies is the perfect environment to allow you to deeply immerse in yoga on and off the mat.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
All meals are lovingly prepared in the Ashram's kitchen. They are organic, yogic, and vegetarian. Enjoy a variety of Indian meals that will leave you feeling nourished and ready for your practice. Afternoon Ayurvedic tea offered daily. Filter water available 24/7.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- 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)
- Visits to Haridwar and Devpriyag (nearby towns)
- Cooking lessons
- Shopping is always an option
Spa treatments
This retreat includes an Ayurvedic massage for your relaxation and healing.
What's included
- 2 daily yoga/meditation classes
- 3 daily yogic meals
- 11 nights Ashram-style accommodation
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
- Yogic philosophy Q&A
- Seasonal fresh fruits welcoming basket
- Sunrise in the breathtaking Himalayas
- Visits to temples and sacred caves
- Attending Indian traditional ceremonies
- Guided tour of Rishikesh
What's not included
- Pick up and drop off at airport is at your own expense (please inform moveyourspirityoga if you will be needing one)
- Tipping and donation to temples and/or events are not included
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer available for additional US$1 per person
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km
Transfer available for additional US$1 per person
Arrival by train
5-hour trip on Shatabdi Express from New Delhi railway station to Haridwar. You can then take a taxi from Haridwar to Rishikesh (1 hour).
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$1 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$1 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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