3-Day Yoga Retreat at Jahnavi Yoga Centre

About this retreat

This is a three-day, two-night yoga stay at Jahnavi Yoga Centre (Jahnavi Ayurveda & Yog Kendra) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The centre is in the foothills near the Rajaji Tiger Reserve and the Ganga. Beginners and experienced practitioners are both welcome. Rooms are twin sharing, with sattvic vegetarian meals. The programme has yoga and meditation, group and reflection sessions, a spiritual discourse and night satsang, a morning cleansing ritual with Jal Neti, temple exploration, the Ganga Aarti and a traditional dinner cooked on a chulha. Day one centres on yoga, a consultation and a nature walk. Day two adds a holistic workshop and mantra chanting. Day three is gentle yoga, journaling, brunch and a sharing circle before departure.

Benefits

• A short, quiet break near the Ganga
• Pranayama, a breathing practice for calm
• Meditation that may help you slow down
• Shatkarma, six traditional yogic purification practices
• Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation
• Sattvic meals and walks in nature

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   6:00 wake-up; 6:30-8:00 morning yoga and meditation; 8:15-9:00 Ayurvedic breakfast; 9:30-12:00 wellness consultation and personalised therapy; 12:30-1:30 Ayurvedic lunch; 1:30-3:00 rest and reflection; 3:00-5:00 nature walk; 5:15 evening tea and herbal drinks; 6:00-7:00 group session or Yoga Nidra; 7:30-8:30 conscious dinner; 9:00-10:00 sleep.

2. Day 2

   6:00 wake-up; 7:00-8:30 guided nature walk and breathwork; 8:45-9:30 Ayurvedic breakfast; 10:00-12:00 holistic workshop (rotating topics); 12:30-1:30 Ayurvedic lunch; 1:30-4:00 free time or optional therapies; 5:00-6:00 evening meditation and mantra chanting; 7:00-8:00 community dinner; 9:00-10:00 sleep.

3. Day 3

   6:00 wake-up; 7:30-9:00 gentle yoga and journaling; 9:15-10:30 brunch; 11:00-12:00 wellness circle and sharing; 12:00-1:00 departure.

Inclusions

• Yoga and meditation sessions
• Group activities and reflection sessions
• Spiritual discourse and night satsang
• Morning cleansing ritual
• Jal Neti cleansing practice
• Temple exploration
• Ganga Aarti experience
• Traditional dinner cooked on a chulha
• Twin-sharing accommodation
• Three sattvic vegetarian meals a day

Exclusions

• Airfare and other transport
• Airport transfers, unless stated
• Travel insurance, including trip cancellation cover
• Visa fees and travel documents
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the schedule
• Alcoholic or specialty drinks
• Personal expenses, laundry, phone calls and shopping
• Optional activities
• Tips and donations
• Therapies not in the package
• Medical costs, care or consultations
• Prescription medicines and first-aid items
• Sightseeing, excursions and tours outside the retreat schedule
• Late check-in or check-out charges
• Yoga equipment such as personal mats and props
• Extra accommodation
• Room upgrades and special requests

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

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