3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation in Rishikesh, India
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation in Rishikesh, India
Course Level: Beginner Language of Instruction: English
The 3 days Himalayan Meditation and Yoga Retreat at Divine Yoga Retreat center in Rishikesh, India center is our shortest retreat over a duration of 3 days and 2 nights. The retreat explores the concept of yoga through spiritual discourses and is designed to assist students to understand and experience hidden desires for a hidden quest for discovering the reality within. Students will have the chance to visit a holy spot at the foothills of the Himalayas as well as be taken through a very fundamental level of comprehension of yogic concepts. This short retreat is a perfect way for travelers or corporate employees with a limited number of days to learn the basics of yoga. We aim to give beginners a basic and practical introduction to the path of yoga, what yoga is, and simple ways to bring yoga into daily life.
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation is suitable for those who….
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation is suitable for those who….
- Are either fresh beginners or beginners with basic knowledge of yoga
- Wants to experience yoga in Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga
- Wants a short break to refresh body and mind with a short yoga retreat
- Are interested in a short course to find a balance in life through body and mind
- Have a busy life schedule with only a few days to spare for a retreat
- Wish to get an exposure to India culture and its spiritual values
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation : Course Curriculum
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation : Course Curriculum
Hatha Yoga Asanas
- Meditative steps of performing the hatha yoga; centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
- Surya namaskara (sun salutations)
- Types of yoga asanas – standing, sitting, backward bending, forward bending, spinal twisting, fire series, inversion, shavasana etc.
- Yoga asanas benefits
Breathing & Pranayama Practices
- Establishment of diaphragmatic breath
- 1:1 and 1:2 breathing practices
- Different practices of pranayama: nadi-shodhana, ujjayi, kapalabhati,
- Benefits or pranayama practices
General Topics
- Meditation
- What is meditation and what is not
- Two to five minutes meditation
- Ashtanga yoga, Yama, Niyam, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation in Rishikesh, India: Daily Schedule
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation in Rishikesh, India: Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Fire Ceremony |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Yoga Foundation Class |
| 12:00 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Basic Yoga Philosophy |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Tea Break |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Relaxation & Meditation |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | Free Time / VDO Lecture by Swami Rama (Optional) |
| 21:00 | Go to Sleep |
| Time | Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00 am | Wake Up! | |
| 06:15 – 06:30 | Mantra Chanting | |
| 06:30 – 07:30 | Pranayama | |
| 07:30 – 09:00 | Hatha Yoga (Classical) | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | Excursion Time | |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch | |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Free time | |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Tea break | |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga | |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Relaxation & Meditation | |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Dinner | |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | Free Time / VDO Lecture by Swami Rama (Optional) | |
| 21:00 pm | Go to sleep! | |
| * Schedule is subject to changes without prior notice. | ||
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:00 am | Wake Up! |
| 06:15 – 06:30 | Mantra Chanting |
| 06:30 – 07:30 | Pranayama |
| 07:30 – 9:00 | Hatha Yoga (Classical) |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Basic Yoga health |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Free Time/ Check-out (before 12:00 noon) |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch |
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation: Course Fee
3 Days Yoga Retreat & Himalayan Meditation: Course Fee
| Accommodation Type | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Shared Twin Room | US$ 99 |
| Private Single Room | US$ 120 |
Course Fees INCLUDE:
- 3 nights non-AC Accommodation (AC available at additional cost)
- Three vegetarian meals per day
- Afternoon Tea (Masala Chai)
- Half-day excursion
- Free Wi-Fi
- Yoga materials during class (i.e. yoga mat, block, belt, etc.)
- Printed study handouts
- Course Certification
Course Fees DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airport Transfer (available at additional charges)
- Travel expenses (i.e. airfare, train, bus, taxi, etc.)
- Laundry services (available at additional charges)
- Extra nights beyond course dates (available at additional charges)
- Extra excursion not organized by school
- Air Conditioning / Heater (available at additional charges)
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Other Personal Expenses
