Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh - 7 Days

People are interested in joining yoga and meditation retreats in India for various purposes. It can be related to their health concerns such as flexibility /fitness or stress-related concerns such as anxiety/depression or emotional imbalance/ instability. It can happen due to various internal and external factors.  Whatever is your purpose of joining this yoga and meditation retreat the correct practice with right mindset brings greater fitness level, incomparable peace, and happiness which can transform your life.

Yoga and meditation practices have great power to heal and bring vitality and good health to yoga seekers. The aim and objective of this yoga and meditation retreat are to restore the health and happiness to its participants through various tools and techniques of yoga and meditation as well as to let them experience inner peace and joy fullness. Generally.

The ashram provides neat and clean rooms with attached washrooms. The rooms have proper ventilation and 24- hour power backup facilities. The ashram itself is located in a peaceful location away from the city which makes it a perfect location to practice yoga and meditation in peace.

3 times vegetarian or sattvic meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and snacks with herbal tea are served during the program. Following a vegetarian diet is an important part of yoga as yoga is not just an exercise but a way of life. Following a yogic way of life during this program will increase the benefits you will gain by incorporating yoga and meditation into your lifestyle.

• To understand the fundamental principle of yoga and meditation practices.
• To understand the significance of yogic philosophy, in learning and practicing yoga and meditation.
• To improve your personal practices body concentration, flexibility, and endurance capabilities.
• To be able to detoxify your body with the help of yoga asana, pranayama, and yogic cleansing process as described in the ancient text.
• To be able to understand various mantras, their meaning & purpose,
• How to recite mantra properly and what is the science of manta in healing and meditation.

Who can join? 

• A beginner student who wants to explore yoga and meditation
• Students seeking refinement in yoga and meditation
• Students looking for stress management, pain management, emotional balance, energy enhancement etc
• Students want to study yoga, meditation and Indian philosophy under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
• Students want to include the principle of yoga and Ayurveda in their daily routine

Why it is important

Yoga and meditation play a significant role in the health of our body and mind, Yoga and meditation help is finding peace of mind and total control over the body. Some proven studies have shown that yoga and meditation have positive biochemical effects on the human body for the management of stress, depression, and anxiety. Stress, anxiety, nervousness are the results of our endocrine hormonal system which can be balanced with the help of yoga and meditation.

• Some benefits of yoga and meditation are as follows.
• Improves concentration power
• Improves calmness and peace of mind
• Enhance self-confidence and interpersonal relationship
• Sound sleep and improved total physical and mental well being
• Cultivate positive approach towards life.
• Peace and harmony.

6:30 am to 7:30 am - Pranayama and meditation(Saturday morning yoga cleaning)

8:00 am to 9:30 am - Yoga asana

9:45 am to 10:45 am - Breakfast

11:00 am to 12:00 noon - Philosophy

12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - Ayurveda Anatomy & Physiology

1:15 pm to 2:30 pm - Lunch

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Rest

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Sanskrit Mantra/yoga nidra/alignment/teaching methodology

4:30 pm  -  Herbal tea  

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Evening yoga Practice

6:30 pm to 7:15 pm - Mantra chanting /meditation

• Single occupancy accommodation with hot shower and wi-fi facility.
• Study material and yoga kit.
• Three  Indian vegetarian meal per day.
• Herbal tea.
• One Ayurvedic complementary massage 50 minutes.
• Visiting Ganga aarti /temple visit /meditation cave visit.

• Airfare
• Personal Expenses

By Air

Nearest domestic airport is jolly Grant at Dehradun, which is approximately 35 kilometers away from main Rishikesh city. There are regular flights from New Delhi and other major cities of India.

By Bus

It is very well connected by bus network & you can find buses for New Delhi (ISBT) to Rishikesh on regular interval. Approximately it took 7 to 8 hours from new Delhi to Rishikesh city but some time due to road condition, traffic and other issues it took longer than usual.

By Train

The nearest major railway station is Haridwar railway station which is connected by some of major cities such as new Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata, Mumbai etc.
Haridwar is approximately 25 kilometer far from Rishikesh and you can find buses and taxi for Rishikesh.

Once you arrived at Rishikesh bus station, look for an auto rickshaw / tuk tuk to take you Tapovan auto stand. An auto ride will cost around 40 Indian rupee shared one and 250 for private from Bus station to Tapovan auto stand( please fix price before riding and do some bargaining) Night time there charges are higher (From Tapovan auto stand our yoga school is just 250 meters away).

For your convenience we can arrange paid taxi service for you to pick up from new Delhi arport / Dehradun airport / Haridwar railway station / Rishikesh bus station.

The reservation requires a payment of 20% of the total price.
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• If the booking is cancelled one month (31 Days) prior to the start of the retreat/course you will get 90% refund of the booking amount.
• If the booking is cancelled 30 to 15 Days prior to the start of retreat/course, you will get 50% refund of the booking amount.
• No refund will be given if the retreat/course booking is cancelled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course. Although we can adjust the 50% of your paid amount to any other retreat/course you book with us in future.
  
  

The remaining amount shall be paid on arrival to the course/retreat location.