Rishikesh Yoga Retreat - Samadhijourneys



Rishikesh Yoga Retreat
Rishikesh Yoga Retreat

Best time for retreats: September - March

Foundation Yoga Course

Contact for courses 2012 - 2013

19 Days

from $900 / €700

Highlights
Yoga and meditation in Yoga capital Rishikesh, Authentic ashram life, holy pilgrim town Haridwar, delightful Heritage Haveli on the River Ganges, Ganga Aarti puja ceremony, Vasishta Siddhas Cave, nestled in the Himalayan foothills with swamis, sadhus and devotees.
Style: 3 star hotel or boutique guesthouse and ashram
Maximum group size: 1 pax
Transfers: from airport on arrival, to airport on departure.
Staffing: hotel and ashram assistance and services of local guides.
Transport: air-conditioned train, private taxis.
Entrance Fees: included for sites listed in itinerary.
Accomodation:2 nights hotel or guesthouse, 2 nights heritage haveli hotel, 13 nights ashram (shared or single room available)
Activities: yoga and meditation, visits to ashrams and temples, sightseeing Delhi. Optional ayurveda spa therapies.
Meals: as per itinerary (B-breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner)
Breakfast included everyday of the tour.

17 Nights/18 Days

Day 1 Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to your hotel or boutique guesthouse. Afternoon guided sightseeing of Old Delhi & Lotus Temple. Overnight in a comfortable Delhi hotel or boutique Guesthouse. (L,D)

Day 2 Delhi - Haridwar
Early morning transfer to railway station for journey to Haridwar. On arrival transfer from railway station to the delightful heritage Haveli and have a leisurely Indian lunch. Afternoon guided sightseeing to the temples Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi or simply relax at hotel & enjoy the ayurvedic spa. Experience evening Aarti fire puja on the Ganga at Hari-ki-Pauri, followed dinner accompanied by Bhajans. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Haridwar - Rishikesh
Morning drive to Rishikesh (29km/¾hr) to Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the holy River Ganges. Register and then enjoy the afternoon exploring the many temples along sthe Ganges in Swarg Ashram, Ramjhula to Lakshman Jhula. Evening Ganga Aarti and joyous kirtan with Swami Chitanand Saraswati & the kumarishis on Parmarth Niketan Ghat. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – 15 Yoga Retreat / Rishikesh Lord Shiva
Commence your Foundation Yoga course including yoga asanas, prayers, pranayama, Vedic chanting, Vedic philosophy and discussion and each day at sunset Yogini aarti puja ceremony on the banks of Ganga Ma.
In your free time between classes and puja, visit other ashrams and further explore the sacred sites around Rishikesh.
One afternoon of your choice, visit to the most sacred Siddha’s cave ‘Vasishta Guht’ where the reknowned sage Vasishta sat in Samadhi. ½ hour drive to cave near Shivapuri. (B,L,D)

Day 16 Rishikesh - Haridwar
Farewell ashram and return drive to Haridwar to the heritage haveli on Ganga. En route visit ashram of Neem Karoli Baba, a revered teacher of recent times. After lunch visit the ashram of Anandamoyee mai in Kankhal. Further enhance your wellness and experience bodily bliss with an ayurvedic massage at the Haveli’s Sancha Spa. Evening Ganga Aarti at Hari-ki-Pauri. (B,L,D)

Day 18 /11 Haridwar - Delhi
End your Holy town experience with the blessings of Ganga Arti at dawn.
Transfer to railway station for air-conditioned train to Delhi. Lunch onboard. On arrival transfer to your hotel or guesthouse and enjoy the afternoon shopping on your own or guided sightseeing if you missed on arrival.(B,L,D)

Day 18 /12 Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to airport and end of your Rishikesh Yoga Retreat. (B)

Daily schedule Parmarth Niketan

6.30    Pranayama,Surya Namaskara,Meditation Sadhu
7.30    Yoga Asana
8.30    Breakfast
10am Yoga philosophy/Bhagavad Gita
10.50 Vedic Chanting
11.30 *Free time
1-2pm Lunch
2-3.30 *Free time
3.30    Yoga Asana
4.30-5 Meditation
6pm    Ganga Aarti puja
7pm    Dinner
8.30    Meditation(optional)

* 3hr free time for sightseeing on your own each day

about Parmarth Niketan ‘Abode dedicated to the welfare of All '

Parmarth Niketan ashram is a true spiritual haven, lying on the banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the holy Himalayas. The facilities , with over 1000 rooms are a perfect blend of modern amenities with traditional spiritual simplicity in a clean, pure and sacred atmosphere amidst beautiful gardens.

The inspiring beauty of the ashram, the clear flowing waters of Mother Ganga, the majestic Himalayan mountains and lush forests will embrace and rejuvenate your entire being. As you experience the serenity of the ashram you will feel your soul bathing in the peace of sacred energies, emanating from nature spirits and those that linger from the timeless healing powers of saints, sages and holy ones.

Parmarth Niketan offers comfort, inspiration and upliftment for your body, mind and spirit as well as a deeper connection with the Divine.

Inspired and directed by Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (Puyja Swamiji) and his disciple Sadhvi Abha Saraswati (Mataji) director of the Yoga School.

Accommodation All rooms have a view of the Ganga and at least 2 beds, some 3 or 4, private attached bathrooms, bath and shower with hot and cold running water and western or Indian style toilets.
*Single rooms are available by request.

Meals Delicious Vegetarian meals are prepared at the highest standards and purified water is available for you at several sources on site for drinking.

Paramarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh