5 Day Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Retreat in India
To help students comprehend and feel their secret yearning for a hidden journey to uncover the truth, this retreat delves into the notion of yoga via spiritual lectures. In this introductory yoga retreat, you will learn the fundamentals of the practice while also having the chance to visit a holy location in the Himalayan foothills.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Daily meditation and breathwork sessions
- Energy work and mindfulness lessons
- Experienced instructors
- Tranquil surroundings
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4.25
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
To unwind after a fantastic yoga session, it is crucial to have an ideal spot to stay. Convenience is another important factor in making yoga a fulfilling and healthy practice. Everyone must have their own private, cozy room to stay in. The following facilities are available in each of these rooms: Private restrooms with hot running showers are accessible at all times, and there are twin beds with enough illumination. With their soft mattresses and calming window treatments, the rooms are perfect for a good night's sleep.
- Unlimited free Wi-Fi
- A spot to work
- Outfitted with a chair and coffee table
- New bedding and towels
Program
The yoga retreat is suitable for those who:
- Want to learn more about yoga and its practices but are just starting out
- Desire a yoga experience in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world
- Need a yoga vacation to recharge their bodies and souls
- Look for a quick way to bring harmony to your life by balancing your mind and body
- Are short on time for a getaway due to your hectic schedule
- Are interested in learning about the spiritual principles and culture of India
- Seek to accrue training hours for continuing education
With the use of pranayama and other forms of alternative meditation, the teachers at Vinyasa Yoga Academy can teach you how to quiet your racing thoughts and open yourself up to more pleasant ones. When practiced regularly, such activities may help you relax your mind and body, have a better understanding of your sensations, and concentrate more effectively. This yoga retreat is thoughtfully planned so that students may have some alone time while being immersed in the daily lessons.
This helps you maintain energy and enthusiasm all day long by integrating theory and practice in the best possible way. The arrival day check-in time is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The welcome ceremony and retreat program start at 3:30 p.m. All classes are mandatory. Only in the case of an emergency or illness can one take leave with a respected teacher’s permission. Uninformed leaves will not be accepted and will affect your monthly performance.
Activities
- Daily meditation
- Daily yoga classes
- Sun salutation breathing method
Daily schedule
- 05:00 Wake up
- 06:00 - 07:30 Traditional yoga asana
- 07:45 - 09:00 Breathwork, energy work, mindfulness, or meditation
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:00 Excursion or relaxation
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:00 Rest
- 15:30 - 16:30 Relax
- 17:30 - 18:00 Ashtanga yoga
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 20:30 Meditation in the Ganga (self)
- 21:30 Sleep
Depending on the season, the timetable and timings can be subject to change.
Included excursions
Visits to Kunjapuri Temple or Vashishtha Cave make up the four-hour adventure. If certain conditions are met, the excursion may go to a new location. The school-sponsored excursion, the location of which is decided by the school, is part of the price.
Instructors
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi
After practicing yoga from the very early age of 12, he decided to leave his family and friends behind to pursue the yogic path and meet his first yoga master - Narayan Muni at Jharsuguda Muni Samaj Yoga Ashram. It was here he took his first steps into the Himalayan tradition. In 1988, he met his second yoga master - Swami Niranjan Ji to learn the wisdom of the Vedas. There he came across the Jnana yoga (knowledge), which taught him important lessons on the path to self-realization. Yogi Vishnu was initiated into the Raja Yoga system by his great Guru Swami Veda Bharati and Swami Rama.
Yogi Ashutosh Mishra
Yogi Ashutosh Ji is born and brought up in a Brahmin family in Rishikesh and has been practicing yoga from a young age. He is very much inspired by his father who is a full-time social worker. He has completed his Masters's Degree in yoga at Uttarakhand University and has been teaching Hatha yoga, alignment, and Vinyasa for the last 6 years.
Praveen Rajput
Yogi Praveen Rajput is a renowned name in the field of yoga. He has had a successful journey as a yoga tutor and has achieved several milestones in his journey. Yogi Praveen Rajput was born in the pious land of Rishikesh, and since childhood, he was fascinated by the goodness of yoga. Since a very young age, he developed a passion for yoga practice. Yogi Praveen has always shared his knowledge of yoga with his friends and family, which has made him a successful yoga tutor.
Naveen
Mr. Naveen has been teaching yoga teacher training courses since 2015. He has trained over 1000 teachers in India and abroad. Most of his work is in the yoga capital, Rishikesh, India. He has also taught yoga in China and Vietnam. Naveen holds a Master's in yogic science and is a certified Prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher trainer. He has also done 500 hours of yoga TTC from the Yoga Alliance U.S.A. Mr. Naveen currently works with one of India’s leading Prenatal - Postnatal Yoga schools in Rishikesh, India.
Sunil Ji
Yogi Sunil Bisht started learning ethics and moral values under the guidance of his father at the very early age of 4-5. His father taught and made him practice karma and Bhakti yoga from his childhood. He has completed his master's at Garhwal University in English literature. From the beginning, he was a keen student of yoga too. He has studied and practiced yoga and Ayurveda with different teachers and masters.
Umakanta Sahoo
Guna born in Jagannath Dham- Puri (Odisha, India), in 05.06.1991. He is Marma Therapist and Mallakhamb (Pole Yoga) Trainer. Guna started Mallakhamb (Pole Yoga) practice with Ayurveda life style before 10 year ago, In this 10 years he achieved many successes with Mallakhamb (Pole Yoga). In 2012 he was injured in Mallakhamb practice, that time his teacher Dr. Madhusudan Ray doing marma with Guna, after treatment Guna filling well. That was the time when Guna started liking Marma therapy then he learn from Dr. Madhusudan Ray.
Maa Hariphiya
Kundalini and Tantra Yoga
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served daily meals included in the price. It is believed that if one eats sattvic food, their mind will also become clean and healthy, which aids yoga students in reaching a spiritual level, which is why sattvic food is always the foundation of the yogic tradition. In order to support your daily yoga practice, overall health, and happiness, Vinyasa Yoga Academy guarantees that you will always be served nutritious food. All of their dishes are made to order utilizing organic, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible, and they advocate for a healthy, organic cuisine.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
- Other adventurous activities
What's included
- Yoga classes
- Visits to famous places
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Medical or travel insurance
- Extra activities
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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