Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

This 3-day, 2-night retreat is at Arogyadham Retreat & Wellness in the Tapovan area of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, beside the Ganga and the Himalayan foothills. It is meant for beginners and intermediate students who want a break from stress and some quiet time to practise yoga and meditation. You stay in a deluxe room and eat sattvic vegetarian meals served as prasadam. The day starts at 5:00 AM. It includes Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga, a fire ceremony, mantra chanting, yoga nidra, pranayama and a Ganesh Aarti in the evening. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays there is a walk at the Ganga ghat. The centre also has a swimming pool.

Benefits

• A daily routine of yoga, pranayama and meditation
• May help you feel stronger, more flexible and more relaxed
• Time away from screens in a natural setting
• Meeting other people who like to practise

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   Wake-up at 5:00 AM and yoga from 5:30 AM, then a fire ceremony and, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a Ganga walk. Breakfast at 8:30 AM and mantra chanting follow, then self time and lunch. Yoga nidra at 3:00 PM, pranayama at 4:00 PM and a second yoga session at 5:00 PM. Ganesh Aarti at 6:30 PM, dinner and lights off at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Yoga sessions
• Yoga nidra meditation
• Pranayama
• Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga
• Nature walk at the Ganga ghat on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Mantra chanting
• Deluxe room and sattvic meals

Exclusions

• Sightseeing costs
• Excursions and activities outside the retreat schedule

Accommodation

• Deluxe Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and anyone who wants to learn simple ways to relax, or who feels stressed or stiff.

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