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Yoga Shiksha Shivir in Anantnag (Kashmir)

Vivekananda Kendra - Kanyakumari · Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

About this retreat

A 10-day residential yoga camp (shivir) in Anantnag, Kashmir, organised by Vivekananda Kendra. The ashram lies in an apple orchard at the forested foothills of Achabal, in a quiet gurukul-style setting. The camp is held in Hindi and is meant for physically and mentally fit participants aged 18 to 65. It covers traditional yoga practice, pranayama, meditation, Bhagavad Gita chanting, spiritual talks, group discussions and bhajans, along with training in a yogic way of living. Dormitories are separate for men and women, and vegetarian meals are served.

Benefits

  • Yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation every day
  • A chance to learn a yogic way of life
  • Time to build self-discipline and mindfulness
  • Quiet time in nature in the Kashmir valley
  • Spiritual talks, bhajans and group discussion

Itinerary

  1. Daily routine (10 days)

    The day begins at 5:00 AM, with morning prayer and Gita chanting at 6:00, yoga asanas at 6:30 and pranayama at 7:40. After breakfast comes Shramanubhava (a service activity), a spiritual lecture and a group discussion. Lunch is at 12:30 PM. The afternoon has chanting and songs, tea, a lecture and yoga practice, then a nature walk and bhajans. Dinner is at 7:20 PM, followed by a cultural evening or Anand Mela, and lights off at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

  • 10 days and 10 nights of residential stay
  • Separate dormitories for men and women
  • Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner
  • Daily yoga asana sessions
  • Pranayama practice
  • Meditation sessions
  • Bhagavad Gita chanting
  • Spiritual discourses
  • Group discussions
  • Bhajans and devotional activities
  • Nature walks and outdoor sessions
  • Yogic lifestyle training
  • Guidance from experienced yoga teachers

Exclusions

  • Travel to and from Kashmir
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry
  • Medical expenses and personal medicines
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals outside the camp schedule
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Accommodation

  • Dormitory

Who can join

For physically and mentally fit participants aged 18 to 65. The camp is conducted in Hindi.