7 Days Beginners Meditation and Yoga Retreat Rishikesh, India
Meditation and Yoga Retreat India
Akshi Yogashala’s 7-day yoga retreats are the moments to attune your body for instilling the virtues of inner happiness, love and inner beauty. These days, you would do everything that you never have done neither have thought of before; trekking on the Himalayan ranges, water rafting, and practicing yoga in the laps of Himalayas with the swishing of the cool winds from the ranges and swirling of the trees. Get ready for the adventurous spree and gain the life changing experience of self rejuvenation!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga sessions
- Teaching of meditation
- Introduction on different types of yoga
- 6 nights' accommodation
- One Ayurvedic massage
- Daily vegetarian meals
- One adventurous trip
Skill level
- Beginner
Accommodation
The yogshala welcomes you to be part of their family with full of grace and hospitality. They have all the facilities to make your stay exciting and entertaining. They have airy rooms. Although its environment will give you an asharm like feeling, you will also have all the necessary amenities. You may request for single or double occupancy rooms. So, get away from your daily travesties of life, come and spend a few days with Akshi Yogashala to see how they would accommodate you.
Program
The course is best for beginners to deeply understand and to get into the gist of yoga. While Ashtanga yoga would relax the muscles and detoxify the organs of the body, Hatha yoga brings the rhythm and sense to the body and soul. If incorporated with laughter yoga, it becomes highly elevating.
Meditation
Experience the level of tranquility and clarity to focus on your well-being. Meditation does not only make spiritually elevations, but also clears your thoughts, gives you tranquility and peace, and focuses your mind and well-being. You would get control of your mental power, gain the capability to overcome worries which otherwise is impossible in the everyday spectrum of life.
Included excursions
- Himalayan trip
- Rafting in Ganges
Instructors
Vivek Arya
As a young boy, Sri Vivek’s passion for yoga was quickly obvious to father, who started him on the path to understanding. His thirst for knowledge led him to 15 years of living in an ashram, and into the Himalayas to study yoga and philosophy. Inspired by his burning desire to learn, the sages welcomed him, and taught him mystic ways unknown to many. Today, Sri Vivek is pursuing his PhD in yoga, with a goal to never stop learning and dedicate himself to humanity.
Sanjeev Pandey Ji
Yogacharya Sanjeev Pandey Ji is a very popular Pranayama teacher in Rishikesh whose teaching style is enough to attract people to learn pranayama. The techniques he uses to teach pranayama are so impactful that no student is left without becoming a perfect master of this breathing form. His love for yoga was so intense that he even left his running business and started a life of a true yogi. He adopts the basic tenets of Hathayogapradipika, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Gheranda Samhita in his teaching methodologies which make them so unique and interesting.
Sandeep Pandey Ji
Yogacharya Sandeep Pandey Ji is a master of meditation and pranayama. He had learned meditation and relaxation techniques from the different ashrams of Rishikesh which made him have a deeper insight into the many aspects of this art. He started his yogic journey as a disciple of Guru Swami Veda Bharti Ji in the Rama Sadhaka Ashram when he was only 11 years old. He is now pursuing Ph.D. in Yoga and is also now teaching the meditation and pranayama to the aspiring yogis.
Yogi Ashish
Yogi Ashish’s charm lies in his dynamic teaching style and attractive personality. He is teaching yoga since last six years and within just a short period of time has shown exceptional mastery of teaching. He learned yoga from the International School of Yoga, Ved Niketan Dham in Rishikesh and also got the master degree in yogic science from the Sanskrit University in Uttarakhand. He is an avid traveler and love exploring new things. He had also attended many seminars and workshops on sports, physical education, and yoga.
Location
The yogashala is located in the pure, peaceful and serene environment of the Himalayas that is itself a self elevating experience for you. With the gushing voice of the holy river Ganga and the ringing of the temple bells, you will be taken into the spiritual panorama. Rishikesh is well connected with the roadways, railways and airways. The nearest airport is Dehradun and you can easily get taxis from Delhi, Dehradun or Hardiwar.
Food
Delicious, bountiful, and nutritious food is provided three times a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner including herbal drinks and tea. Food is served in a dining hall that induces the students to enjoy togetherness and get a great dining experience.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Things to do (optional)
There will be a lot more for you to do besides yoga practice. Sight seeing, rafting, trekking, surfing, camping and also attending Ganga Aarti, a famous evening prayer of river Ganga.
What's included
- Himalayan trip
- Introduction to the different types of yoga
- One Ayurvedic massage
- Rafting in Ganges
- Six nights’ accommodation
- Yoga mats, cushions and other equipment
- Yoga sessions
How to get there
Arrival by airplane
The closest international airport is Dehradun International Airport (DED). From the airport, transport can arranged on request.
Arrival by taxi
You can easily get taxis from Delhi, Dehradun or Hardiwar.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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