1-Day Yoga Retreat at Maa Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh

About this retreat

This one-day retreat at Maa Yoga Ashram (Arogyadham) in Tapovan, Rishikesh, is a gentle way to try ashram life. It is meant for beginners and intermediate learners, and it also suits solo travellers, families and groups passing through Rishikesh who do not want a long commitment. The day includes yoga in the Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles, a fire ceremony, mantra chanting, Ayurvedic vegetarian meals served as prasadam and an Ayurvedic consultation. Relaxing options such as Shirodhara, Ayurvedic massage and sauna baths are also offered. The ashram stands in the Himalayan foothills, and guests can visit Lakshman Jhula and the Ganga Aarti. The best months to visit are October to March.

Benefits

• May feel calmer through yoga, breathing and meditation
• Time to practise several styles of yoga with expert teachers
• A chance to disconnect from daily distractions
• Wholesome Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
• Meeting like-minded people in a spiritual setting
• An easy first experience of ashram life

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   The day opens with Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga from 5:30 to 7:00 AM, then a fire ceremony at 7:00. A Ganga walk takes place at 7:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ayurvedic breakfast is served as prasadam at 8:30, followed by mantra chanting from 9:00 to 9:30 and an Ayurvedic consultation with self-time from 10:30. Lunch is at 1:30 PM. A second yoga session runs from 4:30 to 6:00, Ganesh Aarti is at 7:00, dinner at 7:30, and lights out at 9:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Yoga and meditation sessions guided by experts
• Comfortable accommodation for the retreat
• Ayurvedic vegetarian meals with herbal tea
• Ayurvedic therapies such as Shirodhara, sauna baths, herbal oil facials and massages
• Visits to cultural and religious places such as the Ganga Aarti and Lakshman Jhula

Exclusions

• Flights, visa and travel costs
• Personal expenses
• Personal clothing and shoes, with extra layers in cooler seasons
• Personal hygiene items such as sunscreen and topical medications
• Insurance
• Private trips not organised by the ashram
• A longer stay after the retreat ends

Accommodation

• Dormitory

Who can join

Open to all levels, from beginner to advanced.

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