7-Day Yoga and Meditation in Haridwar

About this retreat

This one-week yoga and meditation retreat at Naturoville Wellness Resort is set in Haridwar, a holy city on the banks of the Ganga, and is aimed at beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Each day has two group yoga classes, a guided meditation, and Ayurvedic massage and therapy sessions as advised after a doctor's consultation. Mornings and evenings also include walks, and the day ends with a wellness dinner and a health drink. On arrival, each guest has a lifestyle and fitness evaluation and a detailed consultation with the Ayurveda and Naturopathy doctors and a yoga instructor. Weekly extras include an Ayurveda lecture, a yoga philosophy lecture, an Ayurveda cooking demonstration and an aqua yoga session in the pool. Guests stay in a Deluxe Room with all vegetarian meals. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• Daily yoga, meditation and breathing practice
• Personal lifestyle evaluation and health consultation
• Weekly lectures and an Ayurveda cooking demonstration
• Visits to holy places and the Ganga Aarti
• May help you feel calmer and more refreshed

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   6:00 AM wake up, herbal tea and a brisk walk. 7:00 to 8:15 AM yoga class. 8:15 AM breakfast. 9:30 to 11:00 AM therapy session. 11:00 AM meditation. 11:45 AM counselling with the doctors. 12:30 PM lunch. 2:00 to 3:30 PM therapy session. 3:30 PM seasonal cut fruit. 4:15 PM cycling. 5:30 to 6:30 PM yoga class. 7:00 PM wellness dinner. 8:00 PM post-dinner walk. 9:00 PM health drink. 10:00 PM bedtime.

Inclusions

• Welcome drink on arrival
• Comfortable Deluxe Room accommodation
• Complimentary tea and coffee maker in the room
• All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner (pure vegetarian)
• Daily personal lifestyle and fitness evaluation
• Detailed health and wellness consultation with Ayurveda and Naturopathy doctors and a yoga instructor
• Daily Ayurvedic massage as per doctor consultation
• Group yoga sessions twice daily
• Daily guided meditation
• Weekly Ayurveda lecture, yoga philosophy and practice lecture, and Ayurveda cooking demonstration
• Weekly aqua yoga session in the pool
• Spiritual and cultural experiences

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

• Deluxe Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners, working professionals, people on a spiritual path, and anyone wanting a wellness break. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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