10 Days Yoga Retreat

10 Days Yoga Retreat

Experience a transformative Yogic lifestyle at our Yoga Retreat in the serene surroundings of Rishikesh, India. This retreat offers a unique approach, providing participants with a structured Yoga program that can be seamlessly integrated into their daily lives. Designed to foster harmony at physical, mental, and emotional levels, our retreat promotes physical health, mental peace, and overall well-being.

Customized Experience

Our Yoga Retreat is adaptable to various groups and individuals, including corporate professionals, athletes, children, students, doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, scientists, and more. It serves as an ideal foundation for those preparing for a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course and can be viewed as a condensed 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in itself.

Inclusions

  • 10 Nights accommodation (shared and private rooms available)
  • Retreat material (books, notebook, pen, Jala Neti pot)
  • Retreat training sessions
  • Private Yoga consultation upon request
  • Vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • Wi-Fi access

Exclusions:

  • Flight tickets
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Extended tours and trips
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
  • Medical assistance
  • Personal expenses

Activities

  • Camping and hiking
  • Meditation at the holy Ganga beach
  • Attending Ganga Aarti
  • Visiting ancient temples, ashrams, and holy sites in Rishikesh
  • Exploring waterfalls and enjoying river rafting
  • Indulging in Ayurvedic massages
  • Shopping and other local experiences

Eligibility

Participants should:
  • Have a basic understanding of Yoga (beginners welcome)
  • Practice discipline such as purity, punctuality, and active participation
  • Possess a good command of English
  • Enjoy sound physical and mental health; inform us of any health concerns before registration

Curriculum Highlights

Our program covers essential topics to immerse you in Yogic culture:

  • Hatha Yoga Asana: Basic postures and movements, including preparatory exercises, standing, supine, prone, inversion, and balance poses.
  • Pranayama: Breathing techniques such as Udar Svashan, Vaksha Svashan, Griva Svashan, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, and Ujjayi.
  • Mudra: Hand, finger, and body gestures to influence energy flow.
  • Satkarma: Purification practices like Jala Neti.
  • Meditation: Fundamental practices including Yoga Nidra, breath awareness, stillness of body (Kaya Sthairyam), and mantra meditation (e.g., AUM).
  • Additional topics: Yoga program design, ethical guidelines, human anatomy, teaching methodology, Yogic lifestyle, and holistic approach to Yoga.

Karma Yoga

Participants will engage in Karma Yoga activities during the retreat, fostering selfless service and personal growth.

Recommended Reading

Enhance your understanding with suggested texts:

  • “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
  • “Raja Yoga” by Swami Vivekananda
  • “Four Chapters on Freedom” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati