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18 Day Self-Discovery Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Yoga Niketan Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 249192, India

Overview

Meditation and Yoga Retreat India

Experience full yoga immersion, exploring multi-style yoga asana, meditation, and pranayama with Yogi Vimal's many years of experience and personal practice, including living alone in a cave. Dive deeper into yoga philosophy and ask your questions. Venture to sacred caves and temples, meet wise sadhus, witness Himalayan sunrises, meditate by the sacred Ganga, and join sacred ceremonies. Reawaken and revitalize in the ancient sanctity of Rishikesh.

Meet the instructors

Vimal & Elena
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Highlights

Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes
Daily yoga philosophy and Q&A
Excursions to sacred caves and ancient ashrams
3 daily yogic/vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
Sunrise meditation in the Himalayas
17 nights’ accommodation
1 Ayurvedic massage

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Yoga styles

Hatha

17 days with instruction in English

The organizer also speaks: French, Hindi, Italian, Sanskrit, Spanish

Group size: Maximum of 10 participants

Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)

Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)

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Accommodation

Check-in Time:

13:00

Check-out Time:

11:00

Facilities

Air-conditioned rooms
Dining area
Environmentally friendly
Kitchen
Luggage room / storage
Meditation garden
Terrace
Yoga studio
Free Wi-Fi
Library
Parking lot

Ashram-stay living

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 and a fan-double room available upon request. During the hot season, air-conditioned 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, fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters, is within walking distance of each accommodation.

Program

Sample schedule

07:00 yoga/pranayama/meditation class
08:15 Yogic breakfast
10:30 Self-study/excursion
12:00 Yogic lunch
14:00 Free time/excursion
16:30 Yoga philosophy, Q&A
18:00 Indian traditional ceremony/excursion
19:15 Yogic dinner
21:00 Goodnight

Please note that 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, participate in Indian traditional ceremonies such as puja and aarti by the holy river Ganga, and partake in kirtan.

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. Strategically situated on a little hill, with a breathtaking view of the river Ganga, 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.

Unique features

Activities

Hiking
Massage
Mountain walking
Shopping

General

River

Services

Library

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
Organic
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)

You can join cooking classes or visit Haridwar and Devpriyag. Shopping is always an option during your free time.

Spa treatments

One Ayurvedic massage is included in the price.

What's included

2 daily 90 minutes yoga / meditation sessions
1 Ayurvedic massage
3 daily yogic / vegetarian meals
16 nights accommodation
Sunrise meditation in the Himalayas
Visits to temples and ancient caves
Meditation by the sacred river Ganga
Participation in holy Indian ceremonies and kirtan, your own puja (offering)

What's not included

Airfare
Pick up / drop off at Dehradun Airport (DED) (available at an extra cost)
Tipping
Offering to temples

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). Transportation to and from the airport will be available upon request and at your own expense. Please let Om Sampoorn Yoga know if you will be needing one. They will meet you at the ashram.

Arrival by train

It will be a five-hour trip from New Delhi railway station to Haridwar. You can then take a one-hour taxi ride from Haridwar to Rishikesh. 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 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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18 Day Self-Discovery Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Retreat organizer: Om Sampoorn Yoga

Om Sampoorn Yoga organizes personalized yoga retreats with certified instructors. They design life-changing experiences based on your desires.

Rishikesh, India

The organizer also speaks: French, Hindi, Italian, Sanskrit, Spanish

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