7-Day Yogic Awakening Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

Kailash Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh runs this seven-day Yogic Awakening Retreat as a themed journey. Each day is named and has its own focus, from arrival and gentle yoga on Day 1 to inner sound, chakras, the five elements and, on the last day, pranic breath practice. Along the way there are yoga for the spine, mobility, balance and hip opening, Yin yoga, yoga nidra, sound therapy, chakra meditation and one Ayurvedic massage. Extras include a silent hike to a waterfall, a nature walk to Neem Beach, the Ganga Aarti, a temple ritual and an ashram or market visit. Guests have three vegetarian meals a day. Check-in is at 10:00 and check-out at 11:00. Beginners can join without earlier yoga experience.

Benefits

• Time away from routine pressure
• Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama
• Sound therapy and chakra meditation
• Walks, a waterfall hike and the Ganga Aarti
• May help you feel refreshed and balanced

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival into presence

   Arrive at 10:00 AM, orientation, gentle yoga, lunch, yoga for the spine, meditation by the Ganga, Ganga Aarti, dinner and a nature walk.

2. Day 2: Releasing

   Mindfulness, mantra chanting, pranayama and meditation, yoga for mobility, asana practice, a silent hike to a waterfall and reflection there.

3. Day 3: Renewal and integration

   Breath work, mantra chanting and yoga nidra, a yoga session for the shoulders, asana practice, a nature walk to Neem Beach and meditation on the beach.

4. Day 4: Inner sound

   Practice of observing, Soham meditation and stillness, yoga for balance, soft sound therapy and a yoga philosophy session.

5. Day 5: Touching the divine

   Chakra talk and chakra meditation, hip-opening yoga, participation in a temple ritual, and an ashram or market visit.

6. Day 6: Five elements within

   A talk and meditation on the five elements, Yin yoga, an Ayurvedic massage and leisure time.

7. Day 7: Activate life force

   Pranic breath practice, a releasing meditation, yoga nidra, breakfast and check out at 11:00 AM.

Inclusions

• Comfortable accommodation
• Three vegetarian meals daily
• Yoga asanas
• Meditation
• Pranayama
• Sound therapy
• Nutrition
• Meditative walk
• Yoga for spine
• Chakra meditation
• Yin yoga
• One Ayurveda massage
• Shavasana yoga
• Breathing yoga

Exclusions

• Flights and airport transfers, unless stated otherwise
• Personal or medical travel insurance, and trip cancellation cover
• Passport, visa and permit costs
• Meals outside the retreat itinerary
• Alcoholic and specialty drinks
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Therapies, excursions and sightseeing not part of the package
• Medical care, consultations and prescription medicines
• Fees for early arrival or late departure, if not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
• Stays before or after the retreat dates
• Room upgrades and special requests

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and regular practitioners. No earlier yoga experience is needed.

Frequently asked questions