5-Day Yoga Retreat in Manila Almora

About this retreat

A five-day, four-night yoga retreat at Yoga Ayurveda School In Manila Almora, in the Himalayan hills of Uttarakhand. Teaching is built on traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama and meditation, along with talks on yoga philosophy and a yogic way of living. Beginners and experienced practitioners are both welcome. A day mixes morning and evening practice with free time for nature walks, which depend on the weather. Meals are sattvic and vegetarian, and a certificate of participation is available on request.

Benefits

• Time in nature, away from screens
• Daily Hatha yoga, pranayama and meditation that may help you feel balanced
• Meeting like-minded people
• Learning something new
• Sattvic vegetarian meals

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   The day starts at 6:00 with herbal tea, then pranayama and meditation, and Hatha yoga from 7:15. Breakfast is followed by a yoga philosophy or Ayurveda session and free time or a nature walk. After a sattvic lunch and afternoon rest there is evening yoga at 4:30 PM, then guided meditation and relaxation, dinner, quiet time and lights out at 9:30 PM.

Inclusions

• 4 nights in comfortable accommodation
• Morning Hatha yoga classes each day
• Evening yoga and meditation sessions
• Guided pranayama
• Three sattvic vegetarian meals a day
• Herbal tea every morning
• Yoga mat and props during classes
• Daily meditation
• Yoga philosophy and lifestyle guidance
• Nature walks, depending on weather
• Wi-Fi
• Hot and cold water
• Certificate of participation on request

Exclusions

• Flights and other travel
• Airport and railway station transfers unless booked separately
• Visa charges
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Laundry
• Ayurvedic therapies or spa sessions
• Adventure activities
• Meals or drinks outside the retreat menu
• Anything not listed under inclusions

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners who want to deepen their yoga practice in a calm Himalayan setting.