28 Day Divine Ganga Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Spiritual Yoga Retreat India
Dive deeply into yoga on and off the mat. Embrace diverse asanas, pranayama, and meditation in the sacred aura of the holy river Ganga. Explore sacred caves and temples, connect with wise sadhus, witness the Himalayan sunrise, and join holy ceremonies. Ask your questions. Deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy. Uncover the essence of the real yogic life.
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Highlights
- 2 daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes
- Excursions to sacred caves and ancient ashrams
- 3 daily yogic / vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
- Sunrise meditation and traditional Indian holy ceremonies
- Yoga philosophy and Q and A
- 27 nights accommodation
- 3 Ayurvedic massages
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
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, 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, fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters, is within walking distance of each accommodation.
Program
Enjoy Om Sampoorn Yoga’s retreat that is full of immersion in yoga, practicing different styles of asana, pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation, surrounded by the healing energy of the holy river Ganga in Rishikesh, India.
During the retreat, you will also have a chance to visit sacred caves and temples, meet sadhus, watch the sunrise in the Himalayas, and participate in holy ceremonies. It’s not something you want to miss!
Sample schedule
- 06:30 90 minutes yoga / pranayama / meditation
- 08:15 Yogic breakfast
- 10:30 Self-study / excursion
- 12:00 Yogic lunch
- 14:00 Kirtan / mantra chanting
- 16:30 90 minutes of yoga
- 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 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 formed 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
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Parking lot
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
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you can visit Haridwar and Devprayag (nearby towns about 40 minutes from Rishikesh), join cooking classes, or go shopping. Book a discounted healing session with yogini Elena.
Spa treatments
Three Ayurvedic massage sessions are included in the price.
What's included
- 2 daily yoga / meditation / pranayama sessions
- Yoga philosophy and Q and A
- 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 puja (offering)
- 3 Ayurvedic massages
- 3 daily yogic / vegetarian meals
- 27 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (available at an extra cost)
- Donation to temples
- Events
- Tips
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
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's Jolly Grant Airport (DED) or Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Rishikesh is about 40 minutes by car from there. Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. Please let Om Sampoorn Yoga know if you need their help with the transfer. They will meet you at the ashram.
Arrival by train
It is a five-hour trip on Shatabdi Express from New Delhi railway station to Haridwar. You can then take a taxi from Haridwar to Rishikesh (1 hour). Om Sampoorn Yoga will meet you at the ashram.
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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