7-Day Yoga and Meditation at Aatm Yogashala

About this retreat

Swargashram Trust by Aatm Yogashala hosts this seven-day yoga and meditation retreat on the eastern bank of the Ganga in Rishikesh, with the Himalayas in the background. It is meant for beginners and experienced practitioners who want a quiet place to relax and give attention to their health. The programme covers Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, pranayama, breathwork, meditation, yoga nidra, yoga philosophy and wellness sessions in small groups. Afternoons bring an excursion, nature walk, Ganga Aarti or a visit to Kunjapuri Temple, and on selected days an Ayurvedic therapy or full body massage. Meals are yogic vegetarian, and guests choose a sharing or private room. A retreat certificate is given.

Benefits

• A quiet place beside the Ganga to relax
• Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation
• Small groups with personal attention
• May help you feel calmer and rested
• Wellness guidance and yoga philosophy sessions

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   6:00 AM wake up. 6:30 AM herbal tea and morning silence. 7:00 to 8:30 AM Hatha or Ashtanga yoga. 8:30 AM breakfast. 10:30 AM pranayama and meditation. 12:00 PM yoga philosophy or wellness session. 1:00 PM lunch. 3:30 to 5:00 PM excursion, nature walk, Ganga Aarti or Kunjapuri Temple visit. 5:30 PM evening meditation and relaxation. 6:30 PM Ayurvedic therapy or full body massage on selected days. 7:00 PM dinner. 9:00 PM lights off.

Inclusions

• Stay in a sharing or private room
• Yogic vegetarian meals
• Hatha yoga and Ashtanga yoga
• Meditation practice
• Pranayama sessions and breathwork
• Yoga nidra
• Yoga philosophy
• Wellness guidance
• Ayurvedic therapy or full body massage on selected days
• Retreat participation certificate from Aatm Yogashala

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

• Single Room

• Double Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced yoga practitioners.

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