10 Day Ayurveda Wellness Course with Yoga in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Wellness Course in India
Rishikesh Yoga Valley's vision is to guide you to adopt a holistic and fulfilling lifestyle and enrich your understanding of physical, mental,, and spiritual well-being, while also taking measures to prevent any lifestyle disorders, which are present-day health concerns. The retreat is carefully designed and conducted by a group of experienced yoga trainers and Ayurvedic doctors.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Special Panchakarma therapies, medicated baths, and massages
- Tips on taking care of your sense organs, muscle and joint care, gut care, and skincare
- Practice meditation by the Holy River Ganga
- Experience the local culture through day trips to various temples
- A sattvic lifestyle amidst the beautiful mountains of Rishikesh
- Daily meals
- 9 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
10 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Café
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Rishikesh Yoga Valley is surrounded by lush green mountains and you can walk down to the river any time of the day.
There are clean attached washrooms with hot / cold showers with
- Spacious and well-lit rooms
- Parking facilities
Program
Welcome to the 10-day advanced Ayurveda and yoga retreat at Rishikesh Yoga Valley, wherein they introduce you to the yogic lifestyle and the ancient healing principles of Ayurveda, which has its origin from the Vedic period, about 5000 years ago.
Their vision is to guide you to adopt a holistic and fulfilling lifestyle and enrich your understanding of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, while also taking measures to prevent any possible lifestyle disorders, which are major health concerns in the present day, through the retreats.
The schedule
Day 1
- Welcome
- Pooja and fire ceremony
- Course overview and distribution of material
- Basic principles and Introduction to Ayurveda, Doshas, body types, and Panchakarma
- Followed by their freshly prepared warm herbal tea / Hibiscus tea
Day 2
- Jalneti: One of the Shatkarmas in yogic cleansing. The second day will begin with the practice of Jal-neti early in the morning, one of the Shatkarmas of yoga. This cleanses your channels and provides clarity of senses, thereby preparing your mind and body for the upcoming practice of pranayama and Ayurveda every day
- Pranayama and yoga class: A pranayama and yoga session follows this. They introduce a new theme every day, throughout the retreat to ensure they are working on physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of your well-being
- Marma therapy: A class on Marma therapy, followed by a demonstration.
Day 3
- Detox yoga flow
- Introduction to Rasayana (rejuvenation) therapy, types of Rasayana, its preparation and tasting of various Rasayanas, and brain tonics available in Ayurveda
- Therapy: Ayurvedic full body massage (with oil or powder) according to body type
Day 4
- After having worked on your Chakras, day four will be all about working on your senses. The Pancha jyanendriya (sense organs) are the receptors of continuous stimulus in your body. It is therefore essential to soothe your senses and revitalize them with your chosen Ayurvedic practice.
- Eye exercises
- Trataka meditation
Day 5
- A day trip to the beautiful Mountains Of Rishikesh
Day 6
- Relaxing yoga flow
- Lecture on the importance of Agni or digestive fire and eating habits of a yogi
- Therapy - Shirodhara
Day 7
- Morning pranayama and yoga session
- Evening Aarti by Ganga
Day 8
- A workshop on Ayurvedic medicinal preparations and knowledge of medicinal plants
- Evening yoga and pranayama session
Day 9
- Festival theme party, visit to local temple located at the top of a mountain, kirtan, or hiking day
Day 10
- Morning pranayama yoga session
- Farewell ceremony and checkout
Disclaimer: This Itinerary may be subject to minor changes if required.
Included excursions
- A day trip to the local temple
- A day trip to the mountains
- Local festival celebration (if any)
Instructors
Kamal Negi
Growing up in a mountain village near the holy city of Rishikesh, India, Kamal got access to the ancient yoga tradition from a very young age. He lived in Jai Ram Ashram for six months where he got certificated in traditional Hatha yoga. Motivated and inspired to learn more, he attended a 200-hour teacher training for multi-style yoga training. Further, he was blessed to get trained in his everyday practice from Ravi Ji in Hatha yoga and Pravin Nair in Iyengar style for several years. Finally, he completed his higher studies in M. A Yoga post graduation, at Uttarakhand Open University.
Harshitha S
During her study of Ayurvedic Medicine for 5 years, her experiences with patients led her to realise the importance of healthy living & her passion to spread the knowledge to guide people in taking care of themselves physically & mentally. She graduated as a doctor in Ayurvedic medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka. After a few years of self - practice, her love for Hatha Yoga led her to the yoga capital, Rishikesh, where she got her 200hr YTT certification at PIYF. Now she lives her dream of helping her students achieve healthy & holistic healing with the help of Yoga & Ayurveda.
Retreat location
This program will take place in Rishikesh which is in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, Northern India. The location is surrounded by lush green fields with a beautiful view of the mountains in Rishikesh. The River Ganges is a 600-meter walk from the location.
All essentials can be purchased from nearby stores.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
- Nutritious, sattvic, and freshly prepared meals
- Local food and delicacies
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Exclusive Gifts
Rishikesh Yoga Valley has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
1 Day Complementary Stay Before Retreat Start
1 Day Complementary Stay After Retreat End
Things to do (optional)
- Local market
What's included
- All day trips mentioned in the itinerary
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Hot water facility
- Parking facilities
- Meals on all days other than those mentioned in exclusions
- 9 nights of shared or private accommodation
- 3 sattvic meals and tea daily
Included Exclusive Gifts
1 Day Complementary Stay Before Retreat Start
Start your retreat with fresh and relaxed mind.
1 Day Complementary Stay After Retreat End
Leave to your next journey hassle free.
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Transportation
- Anything that is not mentioned under inclusions
- Personal expenses of every individual
- Lunches and dinners on 2 day trips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 13 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% 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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