5-Day Soulful Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

Rishikesh Yog Darshan hosts this five-day Soulful Yoga Retreat for beginners and experienced practitioners. Instructors lead daily yoga, meditation and breathing practice, and the programme adds guided nature walks along the Ganga, temple and ashram visits, and evening satsangs and bonfire gatherings where guests can meet each other and hear spiritual teachings. On most days the morning begins with mantra chanting, asana, pranayama and relaxation, followed by an outing, rest and an afternoon session of Hatha yoga and meditation. Guests stay in a standard room and eat organic sattvic vegetarian meals. One complimentary therapy is part of the stay. Check-in is at 11:00 AM on Day 1 and check-out at 11:00 AM on Day 5.

Benefits

• Time to rest and reflect in a calm setting
• Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation
• Evening satsangs and bonfire gatherings
• May help you feel more relaxed and balanced
• A chance to meet other guests who share an interest in wellness

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Check in at 11:00 AM. Lunch at 2:00 PM, orientation at 3:00 PM and Ganga Aarti at 4:30 PM. Dinner from 8:00 PM.

2. Day 2

   Mantra chanting, asana, pranayama and relaxation from 6:30 AM, then breakfast and a departure for the day's outing. Lunch, rest, then mantra chanting, Hatha yoga and meditation. Dinner from 8:00 PM.

3. Day 3

   Same daily rhythm as Day 2: morning practice, breakfast, outing, lunch, rest, an afternoon of mantra chanting, Hatha yoga and meditation, and dinner.

4. Day 4

   Same daily rhythm as Day 2, with a focus on pranayama and meditation.

5. Day 5

   Morning practice from 6:30 AM, breakfast at 9:00 AM and check out at 11:00 AM.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in a standard room
• Organic sattvic meals
• Daily yoga and meditation sessions
• Guidance from experienced instructors
• Guided nature walks and temple visits
• Spiritual excursions to sacred spots
• Evening satsangs and bonfire gatherings
• One complimentary therapy

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

• Dormitory

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners.

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