5-Day Yoga Retreat in Nashik

About this retreat

This is a five-day, four-night yoga stay at SiddhaDham Wellness Retreat, set in green surroundings near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik. It is pitched at beginners and those with some yoga experience, and the pace is easy. Days follow a fixed routine. You begin with yoga and pranayama, and later in the day there is karma yoga, a sound bath, Yog Nidra, two hours of silence, guided meditation and a nature walk. The evening ends with a review of the day. Guests sleep in non-AC cottages and eat Sattvik vegetarian food. The sessions cover Hatha yoga, gentle stretching, posture work and breathing practices such as Aulom Vilom, Bhramari and Kapalbhati, which is guided and optional.

Benefits

• Time away from daily distractions to rest and reflect
• A steady routine of yoga, breathwork and meditation that may help you feel more relaxed
• Wholesome vegetarian meals in a calm natural setting
• Gentle practice that may support flexibility, posture and sleep
• Company of other guests in a peaceful environment

Itinerary

1. Daily routine (5 days, 4 nights)

   Wake-up at 6:30 AM. Yoga and pranayama from 7:30 to 9:30 AM, then breakfast. Karma yoga from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, a sound bath from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, and Yog Nidra until 1:00 PM. Lunch at 1:00 PM. Maun, two hours of silence, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM, then guided meditation and evening refreshments. Nature walk from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, dinner at 7:00 PM, and a review of the day from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Daily yoga sessions
• Ashtanga yoga
• Gentle flow
• Basic asana practice
• Pranayama class
• Breathwork practice
• Guided relaxation
• Yoga Nidra
• Basic meditation practice
• Introduction to a yogic lifestyle

Exclusions

• Flights and other travel, including airport transfers unless stated otherwise
• Travel insurance, including medical and trip-cancellation cover
• Visa fees, travel documents and permits
• Meals and drinks outside the retreat schedule, including alcohol
• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and shopping
• Optional activities, excursions and sightseeing outside the official schedule
• Tips and donations
• Therapies that are not part of the package
• Medical costs, consultations and prescription medicines
• Extra accommodation
• Fees for early arrival or late departure that were not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided

Accommodation

• Cottages

Who can join

Suits people who feel stressed, tired or overwhelmed and want a break from routine. Open to beginners and to those who already practise yoga.

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