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6 Day Mind, Body, and Soul Wellness Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

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

Overview

Refreshing Yoga Retreat in India

Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in India.

Enjoy full immersion in different styles of yoga and practice intelligent sequences of asana, pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation. Heal your body and mind through these ancient techniques and connect deeper with your soul. Deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy. Visit sacred caves and temples, meet sadhus, watch the sunrise in the Himalayas, sit by the sacred river Ganga, and participate in holy ceremonies. 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 90-minute yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions
Yoga philosophy
Excursions to sacred caves and ancient ashrams
3 daily yogic / vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
Sunrise meditation
5 nights accommodation
1 Ayurvedic massage

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Yoga styles

Hatha

5 days with instruction in English

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

Group size: Maximum of 9 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

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.

Double room available upon request. During the hot season, AC rooms are offered. You will also find a desk, chair, 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, 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

Enjoy a complimentary basket of local fresh fruits, two bottles of water, and toiletries waiting for you in your room.

Sample daily schedule

07:00 90 minutes yoga / pranayama / meditation
08:30 Yogic breakfast
10:30 Self-study/excursion
12:00 Yogic lunch
14:00 Yoga philosophy
16:30 90-minute yoga, meditation
18:00 Indian traditional ceremony / excursion
19:15 Yogic dinner
21:00 Goodnight

Please 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, participate in Indian traditional ceremonies such as puja and aarti by the holy river Ganga, and 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 and 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)

You can join cooking classes
Shopping is always an option during your free time
Private spiritual mentoring & energy healing sessions with Elena

Spa treatments

One Ayurvedic massage is included in this retreat.

What's included

2 daily 90-minute yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions
Yoga philosophy
Excursions to sacred caves and ancient ashrams
3 daily yogic / vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
Sunrise meditation
5 nights accommodation
1 Ayurvedic massage

What's not included

Your flight
Airport transfers
Tipping and donations

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 this airport is available upon request.

Arrival by train

It is a five-hour trip by Shatabdi Express from New Delhi railway station to Haridwar. Then, you can take a taxi from Haridwar to Rishikesh (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 20% 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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6 Day Mind, Body, and Soul Wellness Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

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, Spanish

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