7 Day Yoga Retreat with Sightseeing in Rishikesh
Yoga Retreat India
The purpose of their yoga holiday retreat is to take you on magical journeys through the cradle of yoga and make you enjoy the rich Indian culture and the beauty of nature as you learn its history and its ancient wisdom.
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Highlights
- Daily Hatha, Ashtanga Yoga Session
- Pranayama, meditation, and chanting
- Exciting Excursions of Rishikesh
- Visit nearby temples and Ganga Aarti
- Daily vegetarian meals and tea
- Taxi pickup from Dehradun airport (DED)
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 70 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
You will be accommodated in a shared twin room while taking this yoga retreat.
Program
Their spiritual yoga retreat in Rishikesh is for those who like to combine yoga retreats in India with a deeper spiritual experience. This will be with the support of a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic therapist and linguistic consolidation. Located deep in the green hills of the magical mountains, their retreat center will be the best place to enjoy the tranquility. Apart from practicing yoga, you can also explore nearby places of interest such as the Vashist Cave, or enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony.
You can also go for Himalayan sunrise sightseeing, which is a must for anyone who comes to this part of the world. If you are the adventurous type, you can certainly indulge yourself in some white river rafting and waterfall hiking. Such activities can lift your spirits and also help you make the most of your stay in the Himalayas. You will be offered a special occasion to experience some of India's most spiritual places through the eyes of a philosopher and yoga master.
You will walk along the paths where for centuries hundreds of thousands of researchers have walked and meditated on the search for the meaning of life. They hope to immerse you in some of their powerful energies to transform your lives and get closer to self-awareness and clarity of mind.
Daily schedule
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 - 08:00 Hatha yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Pranayama and Shatkarma
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 Excursion
- 13:30 Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa flow yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation and chanting
- 19:30 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights off
Included excursions
- Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Local Rishikesh sightseeing visit
- Beach yoga
- Sunrise mountain tour
- River rafting
- Cave visit
- Beatles Ashram Visit
Please note that the above excursions can change due to weather and availability.
Instructors
Aakash Bisht
Aakash comes from India, residing in a town called Rishikesh which is also known as the World capital of yoga. He’s a yoga graduate and also a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher from yoga alliance USA. His area of expertise is Hatha yoga, Astanga Vinyasa yoga, and Pranayama.
Gaurav Chaudhary
Gaurav began practising yoga in 2015. Discovering his natural aptitude, he quickly progressed to become a yoga asana teacher. He has training in Traditional Hatha yoga and Pranayama. He has an M.A. in yogic science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar. He also holds a 200-hour registered yoga teacher certificate from yoga alliance. Although his asana skills have earned him medals and recognition, Gaurav's teaching includes mindfulness and intention to form a complete practice.
Retreat location
Rishikesh, a small and beautiful city along the Ganges, is settled on the primary waves of the Himalayas. It is one of the most popular places in India to study yoga, India's classical music, and dance. The tour is full of nature, a place to calm yourself from the pressures of daily life and to get in touch with your inner voice and spirit.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
All of the meals are 100% vegetarian. The tasty traditional Indian meals are completely vegetarian. For breakfast, enjoy fruit salad made with seasonal homegrown organic fruits such as bananas, papayas, mango, watermelon, and other fresh fruit from the market. The porridge is made with fresh milk. If you follow a vegan diet, they can make porridge with filtered water as an alternative. You can sweeten the porridge to your taste with honey, which they will provide. The lunches and dinners feature a variety of fresh vegetable curries and dal, always served with rice, roti, or chapati and a fresh crisp salad.
Depending on the season, you can also enjoy chutneys, poppadum, and chili sauce with coriander. There will be a six- to seven-hour break between lunch and dinner. If you have any concerns about hunger, a drop in blood sugar, wheat or milk intolerance, or any other dietary issues, please bring a supply of snacks with you (fruit, chocolate, nuts, biscuits, etc.) to support yourself or bridge the gap between meals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
What's included
- Yoga materials
- Excursions to local areas
- Pranayama, meditation, and chanting
- Morning and afternoon yoga sessions
- Taxi pickup from Dehradun Airport (DED)
- Daily vegetarian meals and tea
- 6 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expense
- Airport drop off
- Delhi airport pickup
- Extra night accommodation and food
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
A free taxi pickup from Dehradun airport (DED) is included. Please note that drop off is not included.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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