4 Days Relaxation Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
India Yoga Retreat
Join Om Sampoorn Yoga in this four days of immersion in yoga on and off the mat. Enjoy a wide array of different styles of yoga including Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Bhakti, Kriya, Yin, and restorative. Practice pranayama (breathing techniques), and familiarize yourself with different methods of meditation. Explore sacred caves and ancient temples known only by the locals, meet sadhus (holy men), watch the sunrise in the Himalayas, dip your feet (or your whole body) in the sacred river, Ganga, take part in traditional holy ceremonies. Experience the totality of yoga in the world's capital of this ancient practice!
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Highlights
- Daily yoga sessions
- Daily pranayama and meditation classes
- Visit ancient caves, temples, and ashrams
- Indian holy ceremonies by the sacred Ganga river
- 1 complimentary Ayurvedic massage
- 3 daily vegetarian yogic meals
- 3 nights accommodation
- Afternoon Ayurvedic tea
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 shala
- 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 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.
Double room available upon request. During the hot season, A/C rooms are offered. You will also find a desk, chair, and an armoire, a little porch or 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, block, 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 available at the library during specific hours.
Program
Daily schedule
- 07:00 90 minutes yoga/meditation class
- 08:30 Yogic breakfast
- 09:00 Mantra chant/excursion
- 12:30 Yogic lunch
- 13:00 Yoga philosophy/ excursion/ free time
- 16:00 Ayurvedic tea served in the dining hall
- 16:30 90 minutes class Yin, Restorative yoga, meditation (yoga Nidra)
- 17:30 Indian traditional ceremony
- 19:15 Yogic dinner
- 21:00 Goodnight
Please note that on days of excursions the schedule will change. Omsampoornyoga will inform you of such changes the day before.
Silence will be observed on the Ashram premises every Thursday.
Included excursions
During this retreat you will visit sacred caves and ancient temples, meet sadhus and babas known only by local yogis. Meditate by the sacred river Ganga, attend Indian holy traditional ceremonies, participate in kirtan, watch the sun rise in the Himalayas, enjoy afternoon Ayurvedic tea. Also, experience your own puja (offering to the river Ganga).
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/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 work 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 in 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.
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 offered daily.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
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 complimentary Ayurvedic massage is included in this retreat.
What's included
- 2 daily 90-minute yoga and meditation classes
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 daily yogic and vegetarian meals
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
- Guided tours to ashrams, temples, and sacred caves
- Attending sacred ceremonies
- Trekking in the Himalayas
- Participating in kirtan
- Walking or meditating by the sacred river Ganga
- Access to the ashram library
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Tipping
- Donation to temples or events
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). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. Please let Om Sampoorn Yoga 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 40% 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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