10 Day Vipassana Meditation Course in Rishikesh

Facilities

Real Happiness Meditation School offers 10 days Vipassana training for beginners and intermediate level students who want to take a break from noisy and busy life. The course is pre-planned and cannot be customized if you want the best level of results. The location is Rishikesh (World Capital of Yoga) and the accommodation is 3/4 soundproof and there will be no unnecessary sound but only natural sounds such as the chirping of the beautiful birds.

The Vipassana course is divided into four segments which are Kayanupassana, Vedananupassana, Cittanupassana, and Dhammanupassana. In the first segment, for two days, you will work on the body by observing its actions and try to learn how to control them and lead them in the right direction. In the second segment, you will work on feelings, observe them, and react accordingly. In the third segment, you will work on the mind, observe it, and try to control and learn how to control it. In the fourth segment, you will work on Dhamma and try to uplift the life of human beings.

The four segments are divided into two days per day and one day will be fully off and one day will be complete silence (Mauna). The phone, laptop, tablet, or other communication-related will be separated from the meditation participant. Vipassana practice will be a life change opportunity for you and it will not only fulfill your past but also give you a better vision for your future.

Vipassana programs in India

Kayanupassana

Real Happiness will teach the Kayanupassana which is basically observing the body and its parts and learn how to give them energy in the right way. The body is your medium cause of the happenings around.

Vedananupassana

In this section, you will work on feelings, observe them, and prune the best out of them. The feelings can either make you happy or unhappy, so it is important to work on this.

Cittanupassana

In this section, you will observe the Chitta (a part of the mind) and work on it. Going beyond the Chitta and control it is the main object of Cittanupassana.

Dhammanupassana

In this section, you will simply practice Dhamma, and uplift the life quality and enhance the productivity of Good Karma. Dhamma is a total practice and self-realization.

Syllabus and ability

The 10 hours practice of active level and passive level meditation schedule is enough to enhance the knowledge of yoga and meditation. The well-designed schedule starts the day with Shatkarma, yoga asana, pranayama (breathing), meditation theory and practical class, meditation philosophy, mantra chanting, Satsang-Kirtan, and much more.

Syllabus of Vipassana

• About yoga and yoga practice
• Meditation and movements
• Pranayama (breathing controls)
• Vipassana philosophy (Darshana)
• Lifestyle of Vipassana follower
• Dhamma, samadhi
• Sangha, Dharma, Buddha
• Anapana

The ability you will need for the course is great interest, listening, and understanding carefully, no argument attitude, no ego, just accepting the nature creations and flowing with life easily.

Course highlights

• 8 hours per day active level meditation
• 5 hours per day passive level meditation
• Meditation on Kundalini and Chakras
• Mantra chanting - Satsang and Kirtan as Bhakti yoga
• Vipassana meditation as real seeing
• Understanding the deep science of 7 Chakras
• Meditative Nidra and dream notes
• Pranayama - Breathing study
• Visualization meditation - The envisage
• Raj yoga study and practice
• Srimad Bhagavad Gita philosophy study
• Teaching methodology - Organize programs
• Mindfulness meditation study and practice
• Introduction and biography of great Indian sages
• Shatkarma - Body cleansing techniques
• Silent walks in nature

Daily schedule

Awakening (3 hours)

• 06:00 - 06:30 Vandana / noted
• 06:30 - 07:30 Detox tea / juices
• 07:30 - 08:00 Pranayama
• 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga class

Karma yoga (0.5 hours)

• Cleaning
• Balancing
• Observation
• Tea making
• Drawing
• Serving

Meditation theory (2 hours)

• Theory class
• Self-study
• Group discussion
• Revise

Food (5 hours)

• Detox tea/juices
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 - 16:00 Meditative Nidra
• 17:00 - 18:00 Tea/Snacks/Soup
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

Practice (3 hours)

• 10:00 - 11:30 Meditation theory
• 11:30 - 13:00 Practicum
• 16:00 - 17:00 Free time
• 18:00 - 19:00 Mantra chanting
• Satsang/Arti - Once a week
• 22:00 Lights off

• 1 ancient temple visit
• 1 natural waterfall visit

The programs are designed to inspire internal peace and wellness. Located far from hectic areas, but not so far from the local market, the ashram is situated within the beautiful nature in Rishikesh, North Indian Himalayas.

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During this course, you will be served daily sattvic meals.

Sattvic food

• Ayurvedic spices
• Cruciferous vegetables
• Delicious greens
• Balanced grains
• Roasted seeds
• Nuts and dry fruits
• Beverages
• Detox tea
• Detox juice
• Ayurvedic herbs
• Legumes
• Fresh dairy
• Himalayan salt
• Mineral water
• Organic honey
• Fruits and raw salad

Note: The gluten-free food, vegan food, and raw food (salad) also can be provided on request.

Below are the most amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package but we can arrange them upon request. There will be an extra charge for this.

• River rafting - The most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
• Bungee jumping
• Mountain biking
• Flying fox
• Cliff jumping
• Trekking
• Rappelling and rock climbing
• Kayaking
• Ayurvedic massage and therapies
• Parasailing and paragliding
• Experience traditional Indian culture

• 9 nights accommodation
• Daily yogic food and tea/juices
• Vipassana techniques study and practice
• Daily movements class
• Daily pranayama class
• Daily prayer session
• Silence (mauna) practice
• 1 natural waterfall visit
• Silent outdoor walk
• Meditation at river Ganga Beach
• Some outdoor classes
• Pick-up and drop-off to the nearest airport

• Flight ticket
• Visa

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• 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.