7 Day Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India

This is a program designed to awaken the divine energy known as “Kundalini” and to balance the energy centers called “Chakras.” In this retreat, you will gain a deep understanding of the ancient knowledge of Kundalini and Chakras through the philosophy and practices of meditation, yoga, and pranayama. The program also includes accommodation in clean and comfortable rooms where you can meditate or practice yoga postures in your free time. The special Kundalini diet plan is the icing on the cake for this training, featuring vegetarian, yogic, and Sattvic meals.

In the morning, you will participate in three segments: detoxification, pranayama, and yoga asanas. The yoga postures will be tailored to Kundalini energy to help awaken it.

The seven Chakras

This is the perfect combination of study and relaxation in the world-renowned retreat destination of Rishikesh. During this retreat, you will learn about the Indian philosophy of the seven Chakras and the various ways to awaken them. The program includes an in-depth study of the Chakras from Muladhara to Sahasrara (from the root to the crown Chakra), a diet plan tailored to the Chakras, a personal analysis of your body to identify which Chakra may be imbalanced in your life, and other related topics. Questions such as: What are the signs of opening Chakras? What happens when a Chakra awakens? And how can one awaken the Chakras? – all these will be answered in this well-designed retreat. Join this truly transformational retreat if you want to deepen your knowledge of Kundalini and Chakras.

Benefits

If you're looking for more than just yoga or meditation and want to engage in some deep inner exploration, this Kundalini yoga and meditation retreat is the ideal choice for you. The practice of Kundalini yoga and meditation positively affects your psycho-physical well-being. Common benefits of Kundalini meditation include improved flexibility, greater mental and emotional strength and clarity, an experience of inner joy, fearlessness, mindfulness, and heightened self-awareness. It can help manage conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, insomnia, dyslexia, eating disorders, and addictions to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or smoking. It also enhances self-esteem, confidence, and concentration, while making you more conscious, aware, and energetically active.

Shat Kriyas Study

Shatkriyas is a yogic cleansing technique for detoxification of the body. In this, you will learn how to do self-practice of Shatkriyas in your daily morning schedule before yoga or pranayama.

Kundalini yoga practice

Intensive Kundalini yoga practices focusing on the spine, brain, spinal cord, joints, and pelvic area will be conducted under the guidance of an experienced yoga master in the morning, before pranayama and shatkarma sessions.

Seven Chakras study

This retreat includes an in-depth study of the seven primary chakras to help you understand the fundamentals of these energy centers. It also covers the study of nadis, the basics of Ayurvedic dhatus, and yogic anatomy.

Pranayama and meditation practice

Morning classes in yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) will be led by an experienced yoga master who will guide and assist you in Kundalini yoga practices. These sessions will help build your strength and flexibility.

Syllabus

The syllabus is designed as a gradual process: first helping you understand your own energy, then slowly guiding you toward awakening the divine Kundalini energy under the expert guidance of a master. The program progresses gently from beginner to advanced level. Whether you are a complete beginner in Kundalini practice, eager to start your journey, or simply curious and want to give it a try, this retreat is perfect for you.

Key points

• Morning yoga - Walk - Stretching
• Pranayama - Breathing control - How to heal inner body
• Meditation on Kundalini - Understanding the power
• Mantra chanting - Using Beej Mantras of Chakras
• Study of Nadis - Channels
• Study of Ayurveda Saptdhatu
• Meditative Nidra - Shayan - Sleep
• Study of seven Primary Chakras (root to crown)
• Visualization meditation - Understanding the brain
• Guided Kundalini meditation
• Anatomy of brain and spine
• Teaching methodology - How to organize programs
• Mindfulness and observation
• Introduction and biography of great Indian sages
• Shatkarma - Body cleansing techniques
• How to make a diet for Kundalini?

Daily schedule

The schedule has been carefully designed by experienced yoga and meditation master. In Kundalini programs, not only the timing but also the sequence and priority of practices are crucial, and great care has been taken to create an optimal schedule.

Awakening (three hours)

• 06:00 - 06:30 Prayer or dream notes
• 07:00 - 07:30 Detox tea or juices
• 07:30 - 08:00 Pranayama
• 08:00 - 09:00 Kundalini yoga class

Karma yoga (half an hour)

• Cleaning
• Balancing
• Observation
• Tea Making
• Drawing
• Serving

Meditation class (two hours)

• Theory class
• Self-study
• Group discussion
• Revise

Food (five hours)

• Detox tea or juices
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 - 16:00 Sightseeing or nature hiking
• 17:00 - 18:00 Tea, snacks, or soup
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

Practice (three hours)

• 10:00 - 11:00 Kundalini meditation class
• 11:30 - 13:00 Self-study or discussion
• 18:00 - 19:00 Mantra chanting
• Once a week - Satsang
• 15:00 - 16:00 Outdoor yoga session
• 22:00 Lights off