YOGA INDIA
RISHIKESH – Valley of The Saints
Trips to Rishikesh, Yoga and Ayurveda Retreats, Yoga Teacher Training.
PROPOSED TRIP TO RISHIKESH!
Yoga Teachers and Yoga Students to visit Rishikesh March 10th – 24th 2011
We will visit little known holy places, ashrams, temples, view the Himalayas, walk on the white sands of the Ganga, attend Ganga Arati, drive to the Famous Siva temple and lots more!
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Come and experience traditional yoga in the home of its origin, India, close to the sacred River Ganges. Taste the benefits of a regular daily yoga practice. You will feel more relaxed, happier and have greater peace of mind. Make your mind your friend and not your enemy! Yoga holidays and courses in North and South India.
Yoga / Ayurveda Retreats at Sanskriti an Ayurvedic Spa close to the River Ganges, and Yoga retreats at a luxury resort with pool and gardens. Some Yoga retreats will take place in a traditional ashram environment.
All venues within a ten minute walk from the Ganges River, forested hillsides, walks in nature.
*NEW! TEACHER TRAINING COURSES in RISHIKESH. February 2010. For more information please see Spain page.
Rishikesh is an ancient pilgrimage town, situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and beside the River Ganges. It is the starting point for those wishing to head up into the snowy mountains for trecking and visiting Holy pilgrimage sites such as at Gangotri and Badrinath. Around Rishikesh area there are many places of interest to visit, ancient temples, evening arti beside the Ganges, rafting and horseriding.
Yoga originated in India and it is well worth experiencing yoga in its place of origin, where you can soak in the spiritual vibrations which will take you deeper into yourself and help you to become relaxed and free from tensions. India is an ancient culture with deep spiritual origins, it is also a land of great beauty and of incredibly varied experiences. It is a land of colour both physically and experientially.
These two yoga course are being offered in beautiful venues a few miles up river from Rishikesh town, amidst natural beauty; but within easy walking distance of temples, shops, river boats, swinging pedestrian bridges and plenty of cafes serving delicious food!
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NEW! A UNIQUE Yoga / Ayurveda RETREAT in Rishikesh,N.India beside the River Ganges.
At SANSKRITI an ayurvedic spa.
With Yogi Yogendra Mishra and Manorama devi dasi (Maggie Levien)
At SANSKRITI a beautiful ayurvedic spa overlooking the holy River Ganges. SANSKRITI is located at Ramjula, one of the most spiritual places in Rishikesh, where the great Indian Yogi, Swami Sivananda, himself did meditation and yoga practices.
Yogi Yogendra teaches in the tradition of the Himalayan masters. He spent a period of his life living in the Himalayas as a spiritual seeker. He presently teaches in Rishikesh, Europe and Canada.
Manorama has been his student for five years and currently teaches yoga in Spain and India.
The Course…..
The package includes accomodation at Sanskriti in beautiful rooms, ayurvedic massage and treatments, two yoga classes daily, meditation,pranayama and yoga nidra. There will be one to one consultations with the resident ayurvedic physician.
Accomodation is in twin bedded rooms. Breakfast and afternoon tea and biscuits are included in the price.
What can you expect at SANSKRITI?
A warm welcome and attention to detail is the first thing that awaits you!The spa is finished to a high standard and the whole atmosphere is calm and peaceful. At SANSKRITI you will find a sense of well being. The beautiful tranquil atmosphere will bring calm and peace to the mind. The River Ganges flows past close by, its clear waters cool and refreshing.
SANSKRITI offers the following….
*Ayurvedic clinic, where detoxification, de-stressing and rejuvination treatments are available.
*Ayurvedic panchkarmas using specially prepared oils from wild herbs of the Himalayas.
*Diet and nutrution programme.
*Yoga, meditation and pranayama.
*Face rejuvination and anti-ageing treatments. *Spa,steam amd jacuzzi.
*Organic cafe
*Optional excursions to local places of interest.
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Early booking is advisable as places are limited.
DATES: Yoga /Ayurveda Retreat November 1st -11th 2010
8 night package: February 20th -28th 2011
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Yoga / Ayurvedic Retreat
*Daily Programme
!st November Arrival and welcome
2nd – 11th inclusive EVERY DAY Yoga and Meditation
2nd ALL Full body massage
3rd ALL Vedanta Class
4th ALL Ayurvedic and diet consultation
5th ALL Full body massage and steam bath
6th FREE DAY
7th ALL Full body massage
8th ALL Ayurvedic Facial
9th ALL Excursion
10th ALL Full body massage with steam bath
11th ALL Excursion and foot massage
12th Morning Departure
* Programme is a guide,some activities might be changed to different days,or replaced with a similar but different activity. Final programme will be given on arrival.
» download: Rishikesh Flyer (pdf)
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THE ASHRAM
Yoga course/vacation in beautiful newly built ashram setting. Fifteen nights, accomodation and three meals a day provided.
Yoga classes morning and evening, yoga nidra sessions (yogic relaxation), and meditation. Ayurvedic massage available at extra cost.
Optional visits to local places of interest (extra cost), such as famous kunjapuri temple where on a clear day you can see the snowy Himalayan ranges, Vashisht cave, morning sunrise view, Shiva temple, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat.
Costs start at around 600euros per person, shared room with bathroom, to 675 euros per person, single occupancy room,with own bathroom.
Prices are all inclusive of all yoga classes, meditation and yoga nidra (in all approx 4-5hours tuition daily), accomodation and three vegetarian meals daily. Prices do not include air fare and this is your responsibility to arrange.
The timetable will be arranged in such a way that you have the middle part of every day and one Sunday free to explore your surroundings….take a walk beside the Ganges, go rafting on the River, visit local places of interest, sit in the twilight as mantras are sung and candles lit beside the Ganges at evening arti.
Payment to be made as follows: on confirming your place on the course a deposit of 300 euros is to be made, with the remaining sum to be paid four weeks before the course starts. Or you can pay the full amount at time of booking and receive a thirty euro discount off the full price. If you require to be met at Delhi airport this is at an extra cost of approximately 4,000rupees ( approx 80euros). Exact price is dependent on how many will travel together and includes one night in a hotel in Delhi (shared room), and early morning departure for Rishikesh the following day. Please see dates and times of courses.
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THE NARAYANA
Luxury resort set in lovely spacious gardens with swimming pool, cyber café, restaurant and Ayurvedic massage center. Only ten minutes walk from the River Ganges. Newly built resort with spacious bedrooms of high quality.
Non – participating friends and partners are also welcome.
Costs are, 835 euros single occupancy room with own bathroom / 745 euros shared accommodation with own bathroom. Prices include all yoga classes, yoga nidra (yogic relaxation) and meditation; two vegetarian meals a day (breakfast and dinner), and one ayurvedic massage.
Visits to local places of interest are offered at extra cost.
Price does not include air fare and this is your responsibility to arrange. However at an extra cost you can be met at Delhi airport and transported to Rishikesh (cost is variable according to how many people are being met in one go).
Or you can make your own way to the Yoga course, enjoying a day or two in Delhi before the course begins.
Payment is to be made as follows: on confirming your place on the course a deposit of 375 euros is to be made, with the remaining sum to be paid four weeks before the start of the course. Or you can pay in full when you book your place and receive a fifty euro discount off the full price. Costs of travel to Rishikesh if you request this will be paid when you are met at the airport.
Please see dates and times of course.
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GOA.
Patnem, south Goa. Fifteen day yoga courses/vacations. Relaxed environment only 200meters from the beach. Relax on sandy beaches, amidst the green, luxuriant Goan countryside. Lie in bed at night and hear the waves breaking on the shore and the cicadas in the palm trees!
Daily yoga classes, yoga nidra and meditation. Accomodation in local guest house only 200meters from the sea. Yoga classes in airy yoga space close to the beach.
Yoga classes every morning and evening. Yogic relaxation each morning. Meditation and mantra chanting each evening.
Dates and prices to be announced shortly.
ALL COURSES HAVE LIMITED PLACES SO BOOK EARLY!