Weekend Yoga Retreat at Akhanda Anand Prakash

About this retreat

This is a short weekend stay at Akhanda Anand Prakash, run by Akhanda Yoga Institute in the Tapovan area of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It is a short stay of one night. The centre is built on the teachings of Yogrishi Vishvketu Ji and teaches Akhanda Yoga. Each day starts with morning meditation, then a yoga class of asana, pranayama and mantra, and the Agni Hotra fire ceremony. There is an evening yoga class except on Sundays, kirtan on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and silence from 9:00 PM until after breakfast. Meals are sattvic vegetarian. The stay suits beginners and regular practitioners, including working professionals, solo travellers and senior citizens. You can choose a dormitory or a standard room.

Benefits

• A quiet weekend of yoga and meditation
• May help you feel more relaxed and focused
• A simple daily rhythm with time for reflection
• Rituals such as the fire ceremony and kirtan

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   Meditation at 5:20 AM, a yoga class of asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation from 6:00 AM, and the Agni Hotra fire ceremony. Breakfast at 8:45 AM and lunch at 12:30 PM. A second yoga class is held from 4:30 PM, except on Sundays. Dinner at 6:30 PM, then kirtan or chanting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Silence begins at 9:00 PM and lasts until after breakfast.

Inclusions

• Two yoga classes a day, except Sunday evening
• Asanas
• Pranayama
• Yoga nidra
• Guided meditation
• Silent reflection

Exclusions

• Sightseeing costs
• Excursions and activities outside the retreat schedule

Accommodation

• Dormitory

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners, regular practitioners, working professionals, solo travellers and senior citizens.

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