Kriya Yoga Ashram 3-Day Yoga Retreat

About this retreat

This is a short three-day stay at the Kriya Yoga Ashram in Gangasagar, part of Kriya Yoga Wellness Center - Gangasagar. Days are built around yoga, pranayama, silent and guided meditation, satsang, Gita chanting and havan. Guests practise Kriya Yoga with the ashram's teachers and hear talks drawn from the Bhagavad Gita. Meals are sattvic and vegetarian. Guests may also join seva in the kitchen, the Gaushala or around the ashram. Accommodation is a dormitory, with rooms kept simple and clean. The retreat suits beginners and those with some practice who want a quiet few days away from routine.

Benefits

• Time to rest and step away from daily routine
• A daily rhythm of yoga, pranayama and meditation that may help you feel calmer
• Gentle movement that may support flexibility and posture
• Space for self-reflection and journaling
• Simple sattvic meals to go with your practice
• Satsang, bhajan and the company of other seekers

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   The retreat begins late morning with personal reflection and journaling, followed by sattvic lunch and a rest or seva hour. The afternoon has a Kriya Yoga sadhana session, then herbal tea with bhajan, havan with Gita chanting, dinner, an evening satsang with Giri Surya Swami titled "Why Am I Here?", and silent meditation before lights out.

2. Day 2

   The day starts at 6:00 AM with tea and a silent nature walk, then opening prayer and guided yogasana, and pranayama with an introduction to Kriya. After breakfast comes a Gita session on letting go of the ego, then reflection time. The afternoon repeats the pattern of lunch, rest or seva, Kriya sadhana, bhajan, havan, dinner, satsang and silent meditation.

3. Day 3

   The final morning follows the same early routine: tea and nature walk, opening prayer and yogasana, pranayama, sattvic breakfast, a Gita session, and personal reflection and journaling.

Inclusions

• Check-in at 12:00 PM and check-out at 10:00 AM, with early arrival or late departure subject to room availability
• Parking, Wi-Fi and 24-hour power backup
• Yoga and meditation space, and garden activities
• Kriya Yoga sadhana with Giri Surya Swami
• Bhagavad Gita study sessions
• Gita yagna and havan
• Seva opportunities in the Gaushala, kitchen and ashram cleaning
• Open bhajan evenings and Gita chanting
• Accommodation, private or shared depending on the choice made
• Sattvic meals shared in community (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
• AC and Non-AC rooms are available

Exclusions

• Flights and other travel to the ashram, and airport transfers unless stated
• Travel insurance and trip cancellation cover
• Visa fees and travel documents
• Meals outside the retreat schedule, and alcohol
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Therapies that are not part of the stay
• Sightseeing trips to nearby places
• Excursions outside the retreat schedule
• Medical care, consultations and medicines
• Fees for arriving early or leaving late, unless agreed beforehand
• Your own yoga mat, props or clothing, unless provided
• Extra nights outside the retreat dates, room upgrades and special requests

Accommodation

• Dormitory

Who can join

Suits beginners who want to learn Kriya Yoga, spiritual seekers looking for a genuine yoga and meditation experience, and anyone wanting a short, quiet break near Gangasagar.

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