9 Day Self-Awareness Yoga Philosophy Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Retreat in India
Yoganandham is organizing a specialized yoga philosophy retreat for all levels of students. This yoga retreat is located in Rishikesh, India, at the originating land of yoga. The perfect spiritual environment of Yoganandham yoga ashram plays an important role in learning the spiritual aspects of yoga. In addition, yoga teachers at Yoganandham will be happy to share all their experiences and knowledge with you. Participate in this retreat and get precious knowledge about your mind, body, and soul.
Meet the instructors
Read more
Highlights
- Daily yoga asanas session
- Daily yoga philosophy session
- Shatkarma purification practices
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Lovely outing to nearby location
- 8 nights' accommodation
- 3 nutritious meals every day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
9 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Health Club
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
- Conference room
- Free parking
- Library
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
During the course, you will be staying at Yoganandham (A School for Yoga Learning). The school has a yoga studio, a dining area, a reception, and a wonderful garden surrounded by mountains. Yoganandham Yoga School offers single and double rooms based on the student’s requirements.
Every room has an attached bathroom with a western toilet and hot shower and a cozy seating area provides picturesque views. The rooms for the yogis are well-maintained and clean. They offer bed sheets, pillows, bath towels, toilet paper, a blanket, and toiletries. High-speed Wi-Fi is activated in all property which will keep you connected.
Yoganandham Rishikesh is located in the lap of nature, offering a connection to the nature with Luxurious accommodation. The location is close to nature which gives you an opportunity to explore the nature with a lot of natural trails and an amazing river stream which is just 5 minutes walking from the location, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the tranquil essence of their spiritual journey.
Program
Yoga philosophy retreat is a nine-day program which satisfies all the need for knowledge and information about yoga. This retreat is designed to assist the students of yoga. It will help you to understand and experience the deeper layers of your personality. The course mainly includes daily yoga philosophy classes to increase your awareness and knowledge about yoga tradition. You will be guided through a very basic level of yoga pranayama practice to increase the oxygen level in the body which will help you to relax mentally.
The retreat also includes an outing to nearby location so that you can feel free and enjoy the time completely. Apart from the yoga asana, pranayama (the understanding and regulating of your breath), and meditation, you will also learn the basic concept of yoga and the lifestyle. It will teach you to integrate your body, mind, and souls for a complete living.
Yoga retreat syllabus
- Shatkarma
- Yoga asanas practice
- Yoga philosophy
- Pranayama and meditation
- Ayurveda and diet
Shatkarma
The shatkarmas consist of six groups of purification practices. The aim of Hatha yoga of the shatkarmas is to create harmony between the two major pranic flows, ida and pingala, thereby attaining physical and mental purification and balance.
Yoga asanas practice
Yoga poses also purify and help to heal the body, as well as control, calm, and focus the mind. Yoga asanas will be practiced daily two times a day. Hatha yoga and Ashtanga yoga are practiced during the yoga classes.
Yoga philosophy
Yoga philosophy is one of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism. Ancient, medieval, and most modern literature often refers to the yoga school of Hinduism simply as yoga. This yoga retreat includes basic yoga philosophy sessions that provide knowledge about the origin of yoga.
Pranayama and meditation
Pranayama and meditation session is very helpful for practitioners to get inner peace in life. Everyone is so busy and they feel there is no time to stop and meditate. But, meditation actually gives you more time by making your mind calmer and more focused.
Ayurveda and diet
Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical, mental, and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it is a unique, indispensable branch of medicine - a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humors.
Daily schedule
- 08:00 - 08:30 Shat Karma (cleansing process)
- 08:30 - 09:30 Hatha Yoga
- 09:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga Philosophy (Indian Philosophy)
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:00 Yoga Philosophy session
- 19:00 - 20:00 Meditation and Pranayama
- 20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Included excursions
You will have a chance to do sunrise yoga or rafting or Ayurvedic massage. An outing to nearby locations is also possible so that you can enjoy your free time completely.
Instructors
Yogacharya Manish Arora
Yogacharya Manish Arora is a founder of Yoganandham (A School of Yoga Learning). He is well known and loved for the classes he teaches such as yoga philosophy, Hatha yoga, and teaching methodology sessions for yoga teacher training students. His aim is to teach ancient and authentic teaching methods of yoga practice in the traditional yoga styles which bring the essence of mastery. Yogi Manish teaches with all his experience and knowledge to all the yoga learners with humility and sincerity, but also with positive thoughts and meticulousness.
Retreat location
This retreat will take place at Yoganandham (a school of yoga learning) in Rishikesh, India. RIshikesh is a town located in the lap of Mountains, it is also known as Gateway to the Himalayas. The most amazing thing about Rishikesh is its roots in yoga.
Unique features
Activities
- Gym
- Health Club
General
- Balcony
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Conference room
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Parking lot
- Toiletries
- Tour assistance
Food
Yoganandham provides healthy and light breakfasts which is the best way to start your day. It includes fresh juice or milkshake with bread and butter served with some different spreads or toppings.
For lunch, they serve a complete full meal which would provide energy for the whole day. Typically this will include one healthy salad, fresh seasonal vegetables, lentils, rice, and chappati.
For dinner, they provide light food which includes soup, different salads each day, healthy vegetables, lentils, and chapattis.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you might want to sign up for various excursions offered at an additional cost, including a visit to Ganga Aarti or the waterfall. You can also try to experience practicing yoga on Ganges beach.
Spa treatments
They also have Ayurvedic massage available on sight available at an extra cost.
What's included
- Daily yoga asanas session
- Daily yoga philosophy session
- Shatkarma purification practices
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Outing to a nearby location
- 8 nights' accommodation
- 3 meals a day
- Purified drinking water and herbal tea
What's not included
- Pickup and drop-off from and to the facility
- Laundry
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
24 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 90 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
206 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Afterwards, book a domestic flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED). There are daily domestic flights into Dehradun Airport (DED) from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Yoganandham is 35 kilometres away from Dehradun Airport (DED) by road. You can take a prepaid cab from outside the airport or contact Yoganandham for airport pickup facility at extra cost.
Arrival by bus
Rishikesh bus station is located five kilometres from Yoganandham. The bus for Rishikesh leaves from Haridwar every hour. You Can then contact the school and we will arrange pickup for you from Bus Stand.
Arrival by train
Please book your railway tickets to arrive at Haridwar Junction railway station. Haridwar is directly connected by rail to all main cities in India. When you reach Haridwar, buy a prepaid taxi from the stand at the entrance to the station. This will save you the trouble of negotiating a price with the driver.
The bus station is situated across the street, where there is regular service to Rishikesh bus stand, which is 25 kilometres away from Yoganandham. You are advised to book rail tickets as soon as possible. Trains are usually fully booked near the time of travel.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
Reviews
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookYogaRetreats.com. All major credit cards supported.
Similar Yoga Retreats you might like
You recently viewed
