Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, what better way to relax, unwind and increase your knowledge than with this yoga holiday in India, the spiritual home of meditation, yoga and reiki. Let India's teachers guide you in the practice of yoga, enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and take time to meditate on the banks of the Ganges. A fascinating combination offering you a unique insight into the culture and spirituality of this beguiling country. Our tours are not affiliated with any particular spiritual path. All are welcome!
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Day 1 - Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will escort you
to your hotel in Delhi.
Day 2- Delhi to Hardwar
Set off for Haridwar arriving around noon. Check into the
Mohyal Ashram, an ideal ashram for yoga courses, located on
the Haridwar-Rishikesh highway. Time to refreshen up before
a tour around the ashram and a discussion of the itinerary
for the days to follow. After lunch (Ayurvedic meals will
be served throughout your stay), meet your yoga and meditation
teacher followed by an introductory session of yoga/meditation.
In the evening we'll visit Harki Pauri, for the famous Ganga
Aarti ceremony and floating of diyas on the Ganges. Return
to the ashram for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Hardwar
Start the day with an early morning stroll to the Holy Ganges
river where the first session of yoga will be held on the
banks led by the learned yoga instructors, who will explain
the benefits of the different yoga postures and the art of
achieving physical and mental harmony. After breakfast there
will be a meditation class, followed by a discussion on a
topic of the day. Buffet lunch will be served at 1.00 pm followed
by time to relax.
Afternoon activities may include an ashram visit to meet one of the famous gurus or an opportunity to receive ayurvedic therapies (massage and reiki) under the guidance of specialised ayurvedic physicians, masseurs and a reiki master. Yoga and meditation at 5.00 pm for one hour. In the evening around sunset we'll head to another of the Ganga Aarti ceremonies at Trevini Ghat, Harki Pauri or Parmarth Niketan or possibly enjoy a Bhajan recital organised at our ashram or one of the others nearby. Ayurevedic dinner and overnight at the Ashram.
Day 4 - Dhanaulti
After yoga and breakfast we'll drive (125 km) to the Hotel
Crown Plaza (situated at 2250 m) at Dhanaulti. Here, there'll
be time to relax and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area
and the whispering pine forest, followed by lunch. At 4 pm
there will be a meeting with our Ayurvedic Physician, under
whose supervision and guidance the Kriyas (procedures) are
carried out. In the evening there will be a Renaissance Meditation
and Energy Healing class followed by dinner and overnight
at the hotel.
Day 5
Early morning, wake-up with tea in bed, followed by a morning
walk in the freshness of the Himalayan Mountains for before
pausing for Yoga & Renaissance Meditation as on days 2/3.
Rest for an hour, followed by Rejuvenation therapy. This treatment
includes body massage with hand or feet by the therapists
with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenation medicines
and some times a steam bath or steamed towel. This therapy
lasts for between 45 minutes and an hour. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel.
Day 6/7 - Rishikesh
This morning, after breakfast we'll drive to drive to Rishikesh,
the Yoga Capital of the world (121 kms away) where we'll stay
at a very special camp surrounded by the tranquillity of the
Himalayan foothills and nestled on a silver beach on the banks
of the river Ganges.
Meditation class at the Ganga Silver Sand beach, followed by a discussion or lecture on the topic of the day. After lunch there will be time to relax, explore the natural surroundings of the camp or to enjoy some kayaking, swimming, water polo, beach ball or volleyball. At 4 pm there'll be a one hour yoga and meditation session. Evening free to visit the spectacular Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Ashram.
Day 8
Morning schedule will be as days 6/7 but in the late afternoon
we'll board the Shatabdi Express train reaching Delhi around
10.30 pm. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 9
Trip ends
Trip ends or leave for an onward journey to Agra or Rajasthan (at extra cost).
Price: From GBP 908 on twin sharing basis
TOUR INCLUDES
Ex-Delhi NAC transportation
Ayurvedic meals
Services of learned Yoga, Meditation and ayurvedic instructors
who will devise a program to suit your personal needs
Accommodation as described above
Local sight seeing
Yoga/meditation instructors: Yogacharya Rudragoda ji OR Yogacharya Radhakrishnan S and Ms Alankrita Banerjee.
NOTES
During yoga classes we will provide -
Introduction to yoga (aims, do's and don'ts etc.)
Lecture and demonstrations of asanas, pranayam, pratnjhara,
shatkarmas, mudras, bandhas.
On one of the days between 2-4 we will also have a 2 hour Hatha yoga session at the Yoga Academy.
Naturopathic physicians can be provided on demand (at an additional charge) for treatments which can be carried out within the daily schedule.
On one evening we will arrange for a special aarti (prayer) to be conducted privately for you in which you can personally take part and even have it done in your own/family members/ancestors names.
We also have packages for Panchkarma (Kerala Ayurevedic Panchkarma Treatments) available for 7, 14, 21 & more days on demand).
Wildlife safaris or rafting on the Ganges river (suitable for novices) can also be arranged at an additional cost depending on the number of particpants.
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