“Find Peace Within: Reconnect, Rejuvenate, Relax”
15 Day Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Yoga Niketan Ashram, Muni-Ki-Reti, Ramjhula, P.O. Shivanand Nagar, Near-Ganga Vatika Flats, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Ashram Yoga Retreat in India
Enjoy full immersion in yoga, practicing an intelligent flow of asana and multi-style yoga at your own pace. During this retreat, you will visit sacred caves and temples, meet sadhus, watch the sunrise in the Himalayas, sit by the sacred river Ganga, and participate in holy ceremonies. You will get a chance to ask your questions and deepen your understanding of the practices. Feel refreshed and rejuvenated, having immersed yourself in the sacredness of ancient Rishikesh.
Meet the instructors
Vimal & Elena
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Highlights
- 2 daily multi-style yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes
- 2 Ayurvedic massages during your stay
- Watch the sunrise in the Himalayas
- Caves meditation
- Indian traditional ceremonies such as puja and aarti
- 14 nights accommodation
- 1 welcoming fruit basket and toiletries
- 3 daily vegetarian meals and afternoon chai
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
14 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 at the Yoga Niketan Ashram. You will stay in an Ashram-style single, clean, and safe room with a private bathroom. Ashrams represent a return to a simpler way of living, which is very different from a hotel. Generally, there is a more communal atmosphere and an appreciation for the true meaning of the yogic lifestyle. The double room is available upon request. During the hot season, air-conditioning rooms are offered. You will also find a desk, chair, and an 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 is fully equipped with 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 also in English. Wi-Fi is available at the library during specific hours.
Program
Sample daily schedule
- 07:00 Yoga, meditation, pranayama
- 08:30 Yogic breakfast
- 10:00 Free time or excursion
- 12:15 Yogic lunch
- 14:00 Excursion or yoga philosophy class
- 16:00 Afternoon tea
- 16:30 Yoga philosophy, meditation
- 18:00 Indian traditional ceremony
- 19:45 Yogic dinner
- 21:00 Good night
Please note that on days of excursions and sightseeing the schedule will change. The team will inform you of such changes the day before.
Included excursions
- Excursions in the Himalayas with sunrise meditation
- Visit ancient temples
- Cave meditation
- Indian traditional ceremonies
- One guided tour of Rishikesh
- Meet local sadhus
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 in the Yoga Niketan Ashram, one of the most renowned in Rishikesh, the world's capital of yoga, India. 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 right by the yoga hall fills the space with sacred energy, the atmosphere is particularly peaceful and conducive to meditation, yoga, and self-discovery.
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 is offered daily.
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)
- Enjoy cooking classes
- Shopping is always an option during your free time
- Energy healing session with Elena
Spa treatments
2 Ayurvedic massages are included in this retreat
What's included
- Daily yoga asana, meditation, pranayama classes
- Daily yoga philosophy
- 2 Ayurvedic massages
- Sunrise meditation
- Visits to temples and sacred caves
- Participation in Indian holy ceremonies
- Visit nearby ashrams
- Guided tour of Rishikesh
- 14 nights accommodation in an Ashram-style room
- 3 daily yogic meals
- Afternoon tea
- Personal studies at the Ashram library
- Free wi-fi at the library
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Tipping and donations to temples and 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 train
You can take a five-hour trip on Shatabdi Express from New Delhi railway station to Haridwar. You can then take a taxi from Haridwar to Rishikesh (one hour).
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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