7 Days Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Course Level: Beginner     Language of Instruction: English

The 7 days Meditation and Yoga Retreat at Divine Yoga Center in Rishikesh, India which is the best yoga school in Rishikesh is held over 7 days and 6 nights. In addition to exploring different meditation approaches, this retreat also introduces relaxation techniques as a crucial step before beginning to meditate. While meditation is the retreat’s main focus, the daily schedule includes yoga poses, pranayama exercises, and relaxation techniques that also help to balance the practice and prepare the body and mind for meditation sessions. Our school focuses on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Hatha Yoga for asana practices.
Students will train for 6 days a week with 1 day off in between. Divine Yoga Foundation which is the best yoga school in Rishikesh arranges a half-day excursion for pupils on this day of rest, which may include going to one of Rishikesh’s holy places. The rest day normally happens on a Sunday, however, it could be moved to a weekday during Rishikesh’s busy tourist season. The expedition would involve either visiting Kunjapuri Temple or Vashishtha Cave. In certain situations, the destination of the excursion may change. The cost of the excursion, which is planned by the school, is included in the course price.

7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat is suitable for those:

7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat is suitable for those:

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7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat : Course Curriculum

7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat : Course Curriculum

  • Intro to mantra science
  •  Morning prayers & Evening prayers
  •  Surya-namaskara 12 mantras along with bija mantras
  • Meditative steps of performing the hatha yoga; centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
  •  Surya namaskar (sun salutations)
  •  Types of yoga asanas – standing, sitting, backward bending, forward bending, spinal twisting, fire series, inversion, shavasana etc.
  •  Yoga asanas benefits
  • Establishment of diaphragmatic breath
  •  1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing practices
  •  Different practices of pranayama: nadi-shodhana, ujjayi, kapalabhati, bhastrika, shitali, shitkari and brahmari
  •  Benefits or pranayama practices
  • Introduction to the concept and practices of relaxation
  •  Relaxation in daily life
  •  Sequence of relaxation practices
  •  Tension & relaxation exercises
  •  Systematic relaxation exercises
  •  31 points relaxation exercise
  •  Preparations for Yoga Nidra
  • Jala-neti
  •  Sutra-neti
  • Meditation in daily life
  •  2-5 minutes meditations
  •  Beginning Meditation
  • Introduction to Indian philosophy
  •  The Yoga-sutras of Patanjali
  •  Astanga-yoga: yama, niyam, asana, pranayam, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
  •  Yoga Ethics
  •  Yamas and Niyamas
  •  More on the ethics of a teacher

7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India : Daily Schedule

7 Days Meditation & Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India : Daily Schedule

Time Activity
05:00 am Wake Up!
06:15 – 06:30 Mantra Chanting
06:30 – 07:30 Shat-kriyas & Pranayama practices
07:30 – 09:00 Hatha Yoga (Classical)
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Session I – Meditation (Theory & Practice)
12:00 – 13:00 Karma Yoga (Seva)
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 Session II – Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) & Meditation Practice
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:00 – 21:00 Free Time / Self study
21:00-22:00 Go to sleep!

7 Days Meditation and Yoga Retreat Course Fee

7 Days Meditation and Yoga Retreat Course Fee

Accommodation TypePrice Per Person
Shared Twin RoomUS$ 450
Private Single RoomUS$ 500

Course Fees INCLUDE:

  • 6 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

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