4 Day Yoga Retreat in Manali With Hiking Around Manali, Meditation in the Nature and Homemade Food
Yoga Retreat in Manali
If you are looking for a yoga retreat, Manali is a great option for yoga, meditation, asana, and hiking. You will stay in a family house, where you will be served homemade cooked food, and enjoy village life in the Himalayas. You will practice yoga, meditation, and pranayama: regular practice of yoga and meditation will help you to live a healthy and happy life. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, everyone is welcome.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes
- Local guide for hiking
- Visits to Jogini Waterfall, Old Manali, Goshal village, and Hadimba Temple
- Yoga mats and material for all activities
- 1 Kirtan (only for groups of a minimum of 10 persons)
- 2 daily yogic vegetarian meals (except lunch)
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Bhuntar Airport (Kullu Manali Airport) (US$ 35 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Amar Family House
The Amar Family House is a homestay and yoga shala located in the center of Vashisht, a lively village in the Kullu-Manali Valley nicknamed the Valley of Gods. It is a 2-minute walk away from the hot springs, temples, local shops, and rooftop cafés.
There are plenty of walking paths that lead to picturesque waterfalls, abundant apple orchards, and other surrounding villages. The house offers double rooms with attached bathrooms. Most rooms offer scenic views of the mountains and the rushing waters of the mighty Beas River can be heard below.
The bedrooms and balconies offer scenic views of the mountain, Manali Valley, and the river, perfect for watching the sunset, meditating, or reading. The twin beds can be combined to form one single bed.
The bathroom comes equipped with a shower and warm water. Bottled water is not included in the rooms, but you can ask the staff to purchase water if needed. Laundry service is also available upon request, perfect for weary travelers wanting some clean clothes.
The yoga studio is attached to the homestay: the newly built yoga shala offers the best environment to practice yoga and meditative exercises at any time of the day. Windows encompass the studio space creating a warm environment with natural light.
Program
Itinerary:
The following program is an example of what your days will look like:
Day 1: Arrival to Vashisht (Manali)
Open Lotus Yoga will welcome you in Manali and organize your transfer to the family house in Vashisht. You will have time to explore your new environment, and afterwards you’ll be introduced to your yoga and meditation teacher. You will attend a Gentle yoga class at 16:00 (1.5 hours) and a meditation session at 18:30, followed by dinner.
Day 2: Yoga and Short Trek (Easy walk)
Yoga and pranayama will start at 07:00 and end at 08:30. After a well-deserved breakfast, you will be able to spend your day as you please. After breakfast, you will have the option of going on a guided trek to Jogini Falls.
These beautiful waterfalls are about an hour along the wall of the valley from Vashisht. These falls descend from high above and run into the Beas River below. Afterwards, you will have lunch, free time, yoga and meditation, dinner, and a night in the family house.
Day 3: Yoga, Meditation, Village Walk, and Temple Visit
After the 07:00 yoga, pranayama, and asana class, and breakfast, you will visit the villages of Goshal, Old Manali, and the beautiful Hadimba Temple. The Hadimba Temple is about one kilometer from Manali, very old, and surrounded by the tall cedar pine trees on the edge of Dhungri village.
According to legends, Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, fell in love with an aboriginal woman named Hadimba (the sister of the local chief by the name of Hadimba) and married her. In your own time, you will be able to take an auto-rickshaw back to Vashisht, to attend the 16:30 yoga and meditation class.
Day 4: Gentle Yoga, Meditation, and Exploring Village Life
You will start the day with yoga, pranayama, and asana practice, followed by a late breakfast, time to relax, and check out before 12:00.
Sample Daily Schedule:
- 06:30 90 minutes of yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- 08:30 Yogic breakfast
- 10:30 Self-study, excursion, or hiking
- 16:30 90 minutes of yoga
- 18:00 Discussion
- 19:15 Yogic dinner, strictly vegetarian or vegan
Please note that on excursion days, the schedule will change. You will be informed of such changes the day before.
Included excursions
- Guided trek to Jogini Falls
- Visits of Goshal village, Old Manali, and Hadimba Temple
Instructors
Yogi Ganesh
Yogi Ganesh learned yoga from his father and other yoga teachers from different places and gurus in Vashisht and Rishikesh. He is an expert in meditation techniques and the art of pranayama. He is also a good mountain trekking guide. He has done many high-altitude treks in Manali and Ladakh. He teaches yoga in the different parts of the Himalayas and high mountain places, as well as during camping and trekking trips.
Retreat location
Vashisht, Himachal Pradesh
This program will take place in the village of Vashisht which is in the town of Manali in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India.
About the Location
The retreat will take place in a small village called Vashisht, in Himachal Pradesh, India. Vashisht is located 3 kilometers northeast of Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its two beautiful temples (Rama and Shiva temples), natural hot spring baths located 200 yards from the homestay, and diverse shops and restaurants. There are plenty of walking paths that weave throughout the valley, some of which lead to the majestic Jogini Waterfall, a few-hour trek from the homestay.
Distances
- Manali, 3 kilometers
- Jogini Waterfall - less than 1 hour trek
- Natural hot springs - 2-minute walk
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
General
- Balcony
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Yoga shala
Services
- Internet access
- Laundry
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Vegetarian Meals
You will be served 2 home-cooked vegetarian yogic meals daily.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
Spa Treatments
Spa treatments are available nearby at an additional cost.
Others
Open Lotus Yoga can also provide trekking and sightseeing around Manali on request, as well as Ayurveda massages, and consultations with Ayurveda specialists.
What's included
- Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama classes
- Local guide for hiking
- Visits to Jogini Waterfall, Old Manali, Goshal village, and Hadimba Temple
- Yoga mats and material for all activities
- High-speed Internet
- 1 Kirtan (only for groups of a minimum of 10 people)
- Daily homemade yogic vegetarian breakfast and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Mineral water and beverages
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
- Extra sightseeing and trekking
- Lunches
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Bhuntar Airport (Kullu Manali Airport)
43 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights to arrive at Bhuntar Airport (Kullu Manali Airport) (KUU) and make your way to Manali.
Open Lotus Yoga will welcome you in Manali and organize your transfer to the family house in Vashisht. Transfer from the airport is not included but is available at an additional cost of 3000 INR.
Arrival by bus
From Manali bus stand, you can get a bus to Vashisht village.
Arrival by taxi
From Manali, you can get a taxi or an auto rickshaw to Vashisht village.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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