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10 Day Yoga and Meditation Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh
Yoga Niketan Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Magical India Yoga Retreat
Embark on a Yoga Adventure! Immerse yourself in a holistic journey of yoga, and awaken your body, with pranayama and blissful meditation. Explore mystical caves and ancient temples, connect with wise sadhus and gurus, witness the majestic Himalayan sunrise, meditate by the sacred Ganges, and partake in sacred rituals. Let the ancient magic of Rishikesh, the global hub of yoga, captivate your soul.
Meet the instructors
Vimal & Elena
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Highlights
- 2 daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions
- Yoga philosophy
- Excursions to sacred caves and ancient temples
- 3 daily yogic/vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
- Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
- Personal studies at the Ashram’s library
- 9 nights’ accommodation
- 2 Ayurvedic massages
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
9 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Hindi, Italian
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
13:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Parking lot
During your retreat, you will be accommodated in the Yoga Niketan Ashram. You will stay in an Ashram-style single, clean, safe room with a private bathroom. Ashrams represent a return to a more straightforward way of living, which differs significantly from a hotel. Generally, there is a more communal atmosphere and an appreciation for the true meaning of the yogic lifestyle.
Double room available upon request. During the hot season, A/C rooms are offered. You will also find a desk, chair, armoire, a little porch, or a balcony to relax or read your favorite book. Towels, soap, and toilet paper are provided.
All rooms are simple yet quaint and immersed in lush greenery. The yoga studio has mats, blocks, 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 in English. Wi-Fi is available at the library during specific hours.
Program
Enjoy a complimentary basket of local fresh fruits, two bottles of water, flowers, and toiletries waiting for you in your room.
Daily Schedule
- 07:00 90 yoga/pranayama/meditation class
- 08:30 Yogic breakfast
- 10:30 Self-study- Excursion
- 12:00 Yogic lunch
- 14:00 Yoga philosophy/excursion
- 16:30 90 meditation/yoga philosophy, Q&A
- 18:00 Indian traditional ceremony/excursion
- 19:15 Yogic dinner
- 21:00 Goodnight
Note
On excursion days, the schedule will change. You will be informed of such changes the day before.
Included excursions
Go on excursions with Yogi Vimal - a local of Rishikesh who lived in a cave alone for a year and knows all the spots only babas are aware of.
Yogi Vimal and his team will take you to the Himalayas to enjoy sunrise meditation, visit temples and sacred caves, to participate in Indian traditional ceremonies - such as puja and aarti by the holy river Ganga - and on a guided tour of Rishikesh.
Instructors
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. As part of his sadhana (spiritual practice), Vimal lived alone in a cave for one year. This unique life’s transforming experience permitted him to deeply understand the real meaning of living a yogic lifestyle. For the past 13 years, Vimal has been teaching yoga and meditation in India and other parts of Asia to improve one’s physical health as well as one’s spiritual life.
Elena
Elena is an Italian or 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, including a dynamic flow of asana, pranayama, Ayurvedic tips, and meditation. Eclectic energy works 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 for sharing her love for the sacred practice yoga is contagious.
Retreat location
Om Sampoorn Yoga is centrally located at the Yoga Niketan Ashram, one of the most renowned in Rishikesh, the world's capital of yoga. Strategically situated on a little hill, with a breathtaking view of the river Ganga which is away from crowds and noises. Since the samadhi (tomb) of Guru Yogeshwarananda is just right by the yoga hall fills the space with sacred energy, the atmosphere is particularly peaceful and conducive to meditation, yoga, and self-discovery.
Distances
- Haridwar - 1 hour
- Delhi - 6 hours
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Yoga Niketan Ashram serves a vegetarian menu in keeping with yoga practice. The food is ample, tasty, mostly organic, and prepared on the premises. Enjoy Indian typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner together with water and tea.
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:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
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)
- Visit the nearby town, Haridwar (approximately 40 minutes from Rishikesh)
- Shopping is always an option in your free time
- Indian cooking classes
- Private energy healing sessions & spiritual mentoring with Elena
Spa treatments
2 Ayurvedic massages are included in the price.
What's included
- 2 daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions
- Excursions to sacred caves and ancient Ashrams
- Sunrise meditation
- 3 daily yogic/vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
- Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
- Yoga philosophy
- 9 nights’ accommodation
- 2 Ayurvedic massages
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Tipping and donation to the temples and/or events
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 100 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Dehradun Airport (DED). Transfer from and to the airport is not included in the price. Please let Om Sampoorn Yoga know if you need them to arrange the airport transfer.
Arrival by train
You can take the Shatabdi Express for a five-hour trip from New Delhi railway station to Haridwar. From Haridwar, you can take a taxi to Rishikesh. The trip will take one hour. Om Sampoorn Yoga will meet you at the Ashram.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 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$ 100 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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