3-Daagse Verjongde En Yoga Introductie Retreat in Rishikesh

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On this retreat Atharv Yogshala will introduce you to the basics of yoga. Asana, pranayama, mantra, meditation, and philosophy. This retreat takes place in the perfect town to start or continue your yoga journey. Rishikesh is known as the yoga capital of the world.

The retreat is suited for beginners. You can join with either no experience or if you have been practicing for some time, but want to deepen your practice. Next to the daily classes, you will have time to explore Rishikesh and the spiritual places in the area.

Benefits of the retreat

• Be more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been
• Chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life
• Rediscover yourself after too long of feeling disconnected
• Peace and quiet for the mind, refreshing energy for the body
• The ideal location to unplug and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Daily sample schedule

• 05:30 am Wake Up
• 06:00 - 07:00 am Pranayama and Shatkarma
• 07:00 - 08:30 am Traditional Hatha Yoga
• 08:30 - 09:30 am Breakfast
• 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Free Time or Excursions
• 01:00 - 02:00 pm Lunch Break
• 04:00 - 05.30 pm Hatha Vinyasa Flow/Time Yoga
• 05.30 - 06:00 pm Tea Break
• 06:00 - 07:00 pm Meditation
• 07:00 pm Dinner Time
• 10:00 pm Bed Time

Guets must arrive on check-in day at 12:00 pm afternoon. The retreat starts at 4:00 pm with a Hatha Vinyasa Flow class that day. The retreat completes on the third day by 12:00 pm afternoon, so departure must be done after it.

• Visit Rishikesh
• Kunjapuri Himalayan temple visit
• Evening Aarti

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.

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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 Satvik diet for healthy eating. The Satvik diet is found to be abundant in Prana, a universal force that gives life to the plant and animal kingdoms. A Satvik 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 Satvik 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 of the 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’s 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. It goes without saying that 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 actually help the body retain positive energy, which can help heal so many problems and issues. They are also usually high on 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. Plainly 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 our consciousness. It helps restore the harmony and balance of the body and mind. Having a Sattvic diet on a regular basis can help in the formation and rebuilding of high-quality body tissues.

Enhance your holiday experience by booking interesting activities and trips in Rishikesh, such as rafting, at an extra cost.

• Daily yoga and meditation sessions
• Daily mantra recitation and relaxation
• Introductory studies of Indian philosophies
• Daily Pranayama and breath awareness practices
• Exploring the holy town Rishikesh
• Explore the Himalayan shrines and temples
• Nutritious Sattvic meals and herbal teas
• 2 nights accommodation included
• Nature excursions

• Airfare
• Extra trips
• Transfer from the airport on arrival
• Transfer on departure

Aanbevolen luchthavens

• Een reservering vereist een aanbetaling van 50% van de totale prijs.
• De aanbetaling wordt niet gerestitueerd als de boeking wordt geannuleerd.
• De rest van de betaling moet worden voldaan bij aankomst.