14-Day Ayurveda Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

This 14-day, 13-night Ayurveda retreat at Arogyadham Retreat and Wellness (Maa Yoga Ashram) is in the peaceful hills of Tapovan, Rishikesh. Mornings come with the sound of the Ganga, mountain air and views of the Himalayas. After a detailed consultation with experienced Ayurvedic doctors, you receive a plan made for you. The days include Ayurvedic therapies, detox, balancing of the doshas, yoga in the Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles, pranayama, meditation, a fire ceremony, mantra chanting, a Ganga walk on three mornings and Sattvic meals from organic ingredients. It suits those who want to learn simple ways to relax and take a break from daily life. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• May feel relaxed, refreshed and balanced
• Learn about Ayurvedic lifestyle and cooking
• Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation
• Sattvic meals from organic ingredients
• Personal attention based on body type
• Time in a calm setting near the Ganga

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   Yoga in the Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles runs from 5:30 to 7:00 AM, followed by a fire ceremony. A Ganga walk is at 7:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Breakfast is prasadam at 8:30, mantra chanting at 9:00 and an Ayurvedic consultation with therapies from 10:30. Lunch is at 1:30 PM, then meditation, Yoga Nidra and pranayama from 3:00 to 4:00. A second yoga session is from 5:00 to 6:30, Ganesh Aarti at 6:30, dinner at 7:30 and lights out at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Consultation with the doctor
• Peaceful accommodation
• Three organic meals with herbal tea
• Nature walk
• Advice on lifestyle management
• Yoga sessions
• Techniques of yoga, Ayurvedic lifestyle, Ayurvedic cooking and Indian culture

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Medical costs, prescription medicines and first aid items
• Yoga equipment
• Flights, visa and travel costs
• Late check-in or check-out fees
• Additional accommodation and stays outside the programme dates
• Insurance
• Tips and donations
• Therapies not included in the programme
• Personal clothing and shoes, with extra layers for cooler seasons

Accommodation

• Deluxe Room

Who can join

Suits those who want to learn simple ways to relax, or who need a break from daily life. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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