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.

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7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat: Course Curriculum

7 Days Yoga Nidra Retreat: Course Curriculum

  • 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
  • 61 points (deep relaxation moving into Yoga Nidra)
  •  61 blue star practice
  •  Yoga Nidra practice – 1
  •  Yoga Nidra practice – 2
  • alandhara-bandha (chin lock)
  •  Uddiyana-bandha (abdominal lock)
  •  Moola-bandha (root lock)
  • 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
  • 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

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 – 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 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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