7 Day Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
LIfe-Changing India Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Immerse yourself in yoga and meditation with Yogi Vimal, a local of Rishikesh who spent a year alone in a cave as part of his spiritual practice, and his team of highly qualified and internationally known instructors. Practice yoga and meditation, learn about yoga philosophy, and ask your questions surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Himalayas, overlooking the sacred river Ganga in the holy town of Rishikesh, the world’s capital of yoga.
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Highlights
- 2 90-minute yoga sessions daily
- Daily meditation and pranayama classes
- Excursions to sacred caves and ancient ashrams
- 3 daily yogic/vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
- Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
- Personal studies at the ashram’s library
- 6 nights accommodation
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
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
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, equipped with mats, straps, and bolsters, is within walking distance of each accommodation. Enjoy a welcome basket of fruits, water, and toiletries.
Program
Sample daily schedule
- 07:00 90 minutes of yoga/pranayama/meditation
- 08:30 Yogic breakfast
- 10:30 Self-study/excursion
- 12:00 Yogic lunch
- 14:00 Philosophy class or excursion
- 16:30 90-minute yoga
- 18:00 Indian traditional ceremony/excursion
- 19:15 Yogic dinner
- 21:00 Goodnight
Please note that on excursion days, the schedule will be changed. Om Sampoorn Yoga will inform you 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 know of. Yogi Vimal and his team will take you to the Himalayas to enjoy sunrise meditation, visit temples and sacred caves, participate in traditional Indian 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, 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 peaceful and conducive to meditation, yoga, and self-discovery.
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 a typical Indian 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)
- Visit the nearby towns of Haridwar or Depryag
- Visit the waterfall
- Shopping
- Cooking class
- Energy healing session with Elena
Spa treatments
One Ayurvedic massage is included in the price.
What's included
- 2 daily 90 minutes yoga sessions
- 2 daily meditation and pranayama classes
- Excursions to sacred caves and ancient ashrams
- 3 daily yogic/vegetarian meals and afternoon tea
- Attend traditional Indian holy ceremonies
- Personal studies at the ashram’s library
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
What's not included
- Airfares
- Airport transfer (available with extra charge)
- Donations you wish to give to ashrams and temples
- Tipping
- 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
Book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Rishikesh is about 40 minutes by car from there. Pickup and drop-off are available upon request. Transfers from and to this airport are 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 the 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 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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