7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat in Rishikesh, India
7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Course Level: Beginner Language of Instruction: English
The 7-day Yoga Nidra Retreat is hosted at the Yoga Vidya Mandiram of Divine Yoga Foundation- the best yoga school in Rishikesh, India, for a total of 7 days and 6 nights. Our Yoga Nidra retreat covers the idea of Yoga Nidra and introduces relaxation methods as a crucial step before beginning Yoga Nidra practices. While Yoga Nidra is the retreat’s main attraction, the daily practice of yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation is also incorporated into the curriculum to provide balance and prepare the body and mind for relaxation and Yoga Nidra 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. Our school 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.
Students will train for 6 days a week with 1 day off in between. Our school 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 Yoga Nidra Retreat is suitable for those who….
7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat is suitable for those who….
- Are either fresh beginners or beginners with basic knowledge of yoga
- Are interested in learning relaxation (yoga nidra) techniques to practice in daily life
- Are looking for a balanced lifestyle through yogic wisdom, science and practices
- Are yoga teachers who wants further guidance or deepen their practice in relaxation and Yoga Nidra
7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat: Course Curriculum
7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat: Course Curriculum
Practice Relaxation & Preparation for Yogic Sleep
- 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
Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep)
- 61 points (deep relaxation moving into Yoga Nidra)
- 61 blue star practice
- Yoga Nidra practice – 1
- Yoga Nidra practice – 2
Bandhas (lock)
- alandhara-bandha (chin lock)
- Uddiyana-bandha (abdominal lock)
- Moola-bandha (root lock)
Mantra Chanting
- Intro to mantra science
- Morning prayers & Evening prayers
- Surya-namaskara 12 mantras along with bija mantras
Hatha Yoga Asanas
- 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
Breathing & Pranayama Practices
- 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
Meditation
- Meditation in daily life
- 2-5 minutes meditations
- Beginning Meditation
7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat in Rishikesh, India: Daily Schedule
7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat in Rishikesh, India: Daily Schedule
- Daily Schedule
Time | Activity |
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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 – Relaxation & Yoga Nidra (Theory & Practice) |
12:00 – 13:00 | Karma Yoga (Seva) |
13:00 -14:30 | Lunch |
14:30 – 15:45 | Session II – Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) & Meditation Practice |
16:00 – 16:15 | Tea break |
16:30 – 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
18:30 – 20:00 | Dinner |
20:00 – 21:00 | Free Time / Self study |
21:00-22:00 | Go to sleep! |
7Days Yoga Nidra Retreat: Course Fee
7Days Yoga Nidra Retreat: Course Fee
Accommodation Type | Price Per Person |
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Shared Twin Room | US$ 450 |
Private Single Room | US$ 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