We invite you to join us for an experience of a lifetime.
With veteran travelers and yogis Sara and Peter as your guides in magical India, we will have a blast together taking our yoga—and our lives—to the next level!
- Immerse yourself in yogic living at a pristine ashram in Laxman Juhla.
- Invigorate your experience with daily yoga, meditation and pranayama.
- Raft down the sacred Ganges and meditate on its shores.
- Meet and consult with local Yogis and master spiritual teachers.
- Enjoy India's magestic natural beauty with hikes to holy sites and waterfalls.
- Learn about Ayurvedic cuisine and enjoy healthy revitalizing meals.
- Receive Vedic Astrology guidance from a prominent Vedic scholar and master Yogi.
- Volunteer at an Indian orphanage.
- Bask in sunset Bajans and ritual candlelight.
- Delight in the vibrant markets and adore Indian silk saris, sacred statues, gleaming gemstones and malas, and much more!
- Be a part of an intimate, supportive, and fun group of amazing travellers from all over the world.
Absorb the transformations that India brings, within and without, along with a fun and supportive group. By the end of our journey together you will feel vibrant, integrated and more connected to life.
About the Venue
Rishikesh - known as the "City of the Divine"- is a spiritual center to which sages, rishis, saints and pilgrims have flocked for millennia. The roads of the city are lined with bustling market places of ethnic arts and handicrafts, fresh produce markets, holy shrines and orange -robed sadhus. Then, the road narrows, the markets become more sparse and you come upon a foot bridge, suspended high over the sacred Ganga river. As you cross this bridge, the sun streaming through the sacred Himalayas to warm your being, you will feel as if you have truly come home.
It is no surprise that pilgrims are drawn here from all over the world. The awe-inspiring beauty, the clear, flowing Ganga, the majestic mountains, and the lush green forests will embrace and rejuvenate your entire being.
Anand Prakash Ashram was founded by Yogi Vishvketu and his Canadian wife, Chetana Panwar. The ashram creates a comfortable, nurturing sanctuary for spiritual seekers from around the world.
The ashram is located in the dynamic international village of spiritual seekers in an area of Rishikesh called Tapovan, about 250 kms. north of Delhi. The Ganges river valley here is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and it is considered the gateway to the Himalayas. Tapovan is an ideal location for yoga sadhana; it is named for its heritage as a site for spiritual disciplines. Tap, represents tapas, the practice of spiritual disciplines. Van means forest. So, Tapovan is the forest of the yogis. Anand Prakash is on a headland above the banks of the Ganges, one of the first open spaces down river from the source of the Ganges. The wind and all the prana carried from the Himalayas whistle down the river valley and blow out over this headland invigorating the ashram area.
All of the rooms are fresh and clean with an adjoining balcony and private bathroom. The ashram also has a Library and Sitting Room for you to enjoy during your stay. There is a budding selection of English, Japanese and Hindi books on yoga and spiritual fiction which you may borrow to read in the sitting room, or in your own room.
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Itinerary:
March 5: Arrive in Delhi in the evening. From the airport we will travel by private taxi to Rishikesh.
March 6: We will arrive at dawn in Rishikesh, just in time to hear the devotional prayers wafting up from the Ganga. In the morning we will settle into Anand Prakash Ashram, have a nice breakfast together, a group orientation, and in the afternoon we will gather for yoga to shake off the jet lag.
March 7-March 14: Enjoy yoga and meditation each morning. Our afternoon offerings will vary and include:
- An Ayurvedic Cooking Class
- An Overnight Camping and Whitewater Rafting Trip on the Ganges
- Volunteering at a Local Orphanage
- Satsang with Sara’s spiritual teacher, ShantiMayi
- Hikes through the hills to magical waterfalls.
- Excursions to Local Holy Sites
- Evening Aarti (ceremony of light) in Haridwar
- Free time for Ayurvedic Massage, transformational Vedic Astrology Readings with a local expert, visits with a highly recommended Ayurvedic doctor, Shopping, Swimming in the River, Going to the Beach.
- Classes and talks with Local Yogi and Scholar Anand Mehrotra.
- Optional Yoga Classes with ashram founder, Yogi Vishvuji.
In the evenings, partake in optional fire ceremonies and kirtans at the ashram. Some evenings we will gather for meditation, talks and other group activities.
March 14: We will share a celebratory meal together in Laxman Juhla. travel back to Delhi by private taxi and spend a final luxurious, unforgettable, and celebratory evening at one of Delhi’s finest five star hotels.
March 15: We depart for Delhi in the early morning by private taxi and spend the day relaxing by the pool at one of Delhi’s finest five star hotels before returning to the airport for evening flights home!
Food
All meals are included and are some of the finest in Rishikesh. Prepared simply and cleanly, the ashram serves tasty ynd clean yogic food, suitable for keeping you healthy, as well as keeping your body and mind feeling light.
Breakfasts include herbal tea, chai, porridge and fruits. Lunch and dinner will mostly consist of traditional Indian foods, including rice, chappatis and kitchari, among other things.
Other restaurants and shops are always accessible should you wish to be more adventurous!
All ages and experience levels are welcome. A beautiful, auspicious group is now forming for this trip. Register now and join us for this life changing journey.
Investment: 1500 Euro or 1925 USD
Early Registration 20% Discount (by December 5): 1350 Euro or 1540 USD
Register with a friend and you each enjoy a 100 Euro (125 USD) discount.
If needed, payment plans are available.
Family members or friends that would like to join without participating in the yoga program are welcome at a reduced rate.
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Getting There
By Plane:
Fly into the airport in Delhi. Most international flights arrive at night. We will meet at the airport on the night of March 5th and travel by taxi together to Rishkesh. Please schedule your return flights for March 15. Most international flights depart at night and this is when our retreat will end, when we bid you farewell at the airport! |
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