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Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat India

This retreat offers various courses, package, and workshops and also provide facilities to learn and practice yoga asanas, yoga Nidra, and meditation in a regular manner. By closely observing the lifestyles and needs of people, Swami Samarpananda Saraswati explains the ancient science of yoga into five basic principles that could easily be incorporated into one's own lifestyle to provide the foundation for healthy living.

Highlights

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Daily pranayama sessions
  • Relaxation and rejuvenation therapy
  • Ayurvedic detox, purification, and de-stress program
  • Stress and strain relief program including special spine and neck treatments
  • Ayurvedic skincare and body slimming program
  • 1 daily yogic and 3 Ayurvedic meals
  • 6 nights accommodation

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Yoga styles


7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
10:00

Facilities

  • Environmentally friendly
  • Garden
  • Meditation garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Yoga shala
  • Car rental
  • Free parking

During this retreat, you'll be staying at the Swami Samarpan Ashram, located in Rishikesh, India. This will provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience how living in a monastery feels like. The rooms available are all on sharing basis, with the option of booking a private double room for two people.

Swami Samarpan Ashram, Tapovan house rules for all guests, students, visitors, and residents

  • Please note that once the property has been booked guests need to pay in full advance and be nonrefundable.
  • Please note that alcohol, smoking, and illegal drugs are strictly not permitted on the property premises.
  • The main gate of the ashram will be closed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., due to security reasons.
  • Guests are requested to observe silence from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. as the ashram is dedicated to monastic order for the yoga, spiritual and Vedic study for the higher enlightenment.
  • Please inform Swami Samarpan Ashram of your expected arrival time in advance.
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
  • Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
  • A damage deposit of INR 2000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You shall be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
  • This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
  • Outsider friends or any visitors are not allowed residential areas and their own room, they may meet in the garden or near the main gate.
  • Do not bring any food from outside which contains such as eggs, meat or fish.
  • Please remember always to switch off all lights and fans before leaving your room.
  • Please keep the key in the designated area and do not carry it with you.
  • Please do not use your own lock or key for the room and it is not allowed in the ashram.
  • Safe deposits are available.
  • Please keep the bathroom and toilets clean after use and please note the ashram does not provide any toilet papers.
  • Dress moderately as per respect to local culture and ashram (monastic) life.
  • Ashram does not provide any personal cooking, either in your personal room or in the ashram kitchen.

Program

The five points of yoga include:

  • Proper exercise (asanas)
  • Proper breathing (pranayama)
  • Proper relaxation or yoga Nidra - Savasana
  • Proper diet - vegetarian and Ayurveda diets
  • Meditation for peace of the mind

Swami Samarpan Ashram offers various relaxation programs.

Ayurvedic de-stress program

Day 1 to 4: This includes 60 minutes each of full-body herbal oil massage and massage with specially prepared herbal bundles followed by dripping of a steady stream of oil on the forehead while the head is being massaged. Highly recommended for jetlag and stress management.

Day 5 to 7: This includes 60 minutes each of full-body herbal oil massage and massage with specially prepared herbal bundles followed by dripping of a steady stream of oil on the forehead while the head is being massaged.

Relaxation and rejuvenation therapy (Rasayana therapy)

This treatment includes detoxification and rejuvenation of the body by herbal oils and medicines, which nourish the body's tissues. This therapy slows down the aging process. Recommended for the age group between 18 and 70. The major benefits of this treatment are a prolonged life span, improved memory, and intelligence, perfect health, youthfulness, bright complexion and color, physical endurance strong sense organs, perfection in speech, and sexual powers.

Purification and detoxification program (Panchakarma therapy)

A five-fold treatment, which includes different massages, internal herbal teas, treatments like Nasyam (Nasal drops), Virechanam (purgation), Vasthi (Enema therapy), etc. This is for the mental and physical well-being-tones of the body, mind, breath, and nerves and purifies the blood. It takes a minimum of 7 days for the treatments. Due to the complexity of these treatments and the associated detoxification diet that is essential to their success, the procedure is offered as a 7 days package.

Spine care and neck care program

This program includes special treatments for neck pain and low back pain due to various conditions like muscular conditions, Spondylosis, Spondylitis, Ankylosing spondylitis, disc problems, etc. The treatment includes traditional massages with special herbs from Kerala, Nasal drops, medicated steam, medicated spinal baths, and internal medications.

Stress and strain relief program

Effective and prominent treatment for the release of day-to-day strain and stress. It calms your mood, brings relaxation to the body and mind, It slows down the pace. The package includes different traditional Ayurveda massages for soothing the body and mind. Yoga is included in the package for 7 days respectively in the package.

Skincare and beauty care program

This special program is for improving the complexion and toning up the body. This includes detoxification programs and beautification therapies. Cures skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, scabies, dermatitis, premature greying, and hair fall, etc. This includes special herbal face packs, etc. According to Ayurveda "Inner peace brings outer beauty" and it suggests that when persons have high self-worth or see the divine within they radiate true beauty. Thus outer beauty is a reflection of inner beauty. Ayurveda advocates time–tested treatments to improve complexion and color. This program includes face massage, herbal face packs nasal drops, intake of herbal recipes, etc.

Body slimming program

From the perspective of Ayurveda, losing weight is not about starving or suppressing the appetite. It is about balancing your fat metabolism. You don't have to starve yourself or exercise until you drop. Balance is the key and therapy is tailor-made to suit your constitution. Treatment includes body massage by special herbal powders and internal herbal medicine. There can be a possible weight reduction of around 2-3 kilos in 1 week.

General guidelines

  • As the Ayurvedic system of treatment is strictly personalized, the exact treatment and medicines can be fixed after detailed consultation with the doctor.
  • The treatments, which are given along with the packages, may vary according to the body's constitution and condition.
  • Gentlemen will have male masseurs and ladies will have female masseurs for body massage and other health programs.
  • Some of the programs are not suitable for the very aged (above 80 years) very young (under 8 years) heart patients and pregnant women.
  • If you have a previous medical history of heart disease, blood pressure, blood sugar, allergies, chronic skin diseases, or asthma, please confirm your consultation.
  • Recommended to attend the massages as directed by the physician for optimum results.
  • Courtesy for the next client, delayed show-ups will not be given extra time.
  • Working hours from 07.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Schedule

Day 1:

  • Arrival time at 16:00, enjoy welcome tea and snacks
  • 19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to Hatha yoga and Ayurveda Panchakarma

Day 2 - 6

  • 08:00 - 10:00 and 19:00 - 20:00 Asanas, pranayama, receiving Ayurveda treatment

Day 7

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Meditation then continues with breakfast at 10:00 and departs at 11:00

Every day, Karma yoga is mandatory and part of the course.

Note

  • Breakfast is at 10 a.m. and dinner is at 8 p.m.
  • Karma yoga is a vital part of the course in order to express inner emotions.

Retreat location

This retreat takes place at the Swami Samarpan Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttrakhand, India.

Food

This retreat includes three meals per day and hot drinks.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Yogic
  • Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Guests will have a chance to enjoy various local and world-renowned sights including Rama Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and also visit the famous Banana garden. You can also witness the world-renowned Ganga Aarti if you so desire.

What's included

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Daily meditation and pranayama sessions
  • Five principles of healthy living program
  • Various relaxation programs
  • Daily Ayurvedic meals
  • 6 nights accommodation

What's not included

  • International flight tickets
  • Airport transfers
  • Bank charges
  • GST

How to get there

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Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Airport transfer is available at an extra cost. If you land at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), from this airport, you can then book your tickets to arrive at the Dehradun Airport (DED), from where you can hire a car or taxi to get to the ashram.

Airport: Jolly Grant Airport Airport transfer available: Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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