Yoga retreat in India
North India: From 15 to 25 November 2023
Housing
You will stay in the heart of the Indian forest in wooden cottages fitted out in a natural environment. Surrounded by the centuries-old Himalayan mountains, trees, caves, rivers and birds, the retreat place is a real haven of peace, a green oasis very close to the famous Ganges and the village of Rishikesh Tapowan.
You can reach the city of Rishikesh in 10 minutes by Tuk-Tuk or in 40 minutes on foot from the track that crosses the forest.
Simply furnished, the cottages are elegant. They have en suite Western-style bathrooms with solar-powered hot water. They have a fan and a wooden desk. You will be two to three per room (twin-triple)
During the days of visits, you will be accommodated in a 3/4 star hotel. Especially in Delhi and Haridwar.
Meals
The price of the stay includes half board – Brunch and dinner.
The meals will consist only of vegetarian food in order to enter into a real yogic approach.
Fruits, vegetables and fiber will make up the majority of meals.
Local products and Indian spices will be used in the preparation of the meals.
Activities and tourist attractions
The breaks between morning and afternoon practices will allow you to discover and tame this magnificent region of Uttarakhand and its culture alone or accompanied.
1 day of visit to Rishikesh including a transfer and a puja practice on the edge of the ganges is planned in the program. The other days the price of the trips will be at your expense.
1 day visit to Haridwar including transfer and 1 night hotel in Haridwar.
1 day visit to Delhi including drive in the city.
Our hosts will be able to organize your personal outings and visits not included in the price of the trip. Walks in the mountains, rivers for bathing, visits to Hindu temples.
Dinners and breakfast brunch are included in the price of the stay and will all take place at the hotel.
Two Yoga classes per day plus text studies, reading and meditation on the theme of the retreat
The program will remain flexible but if you wish to participate in this retreat, please attend the morning and evening classes. Night practice is not compulsory.
Classes will be given on the semi-open platform facing the verdant Himalayan mountains.
Suggestive Program
07:30-07:45 Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)
07H45-09H00 Practice of Hatha-Yoga
10H30-11H30 Brunch - Petit déjeuner ayurvédique
During the day - Tantric meditation in nature, in a temple, in a cave or on the banks of the Ganges
LIGHT AND FREE LUNCH (not included)
12:15-5:00 p.m. Free time for reading, visits, swimming, going to Tapowan, trekking._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-186_bad5
17H45-19H15 Yoga du soir , rituals sacred pujas & relaxation
19H30-20H30 Dîner végétarien _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
21H30 _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Evening practice for those interested.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
10 NIGHTS /11 DAYS
RATE €1395/PERSON IN HALF BOARD
The price of the stay does not include
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Return flight to India. It is possible to book a flight with the company Emirates http://www.emirates.com/fr/french/ from Nice international airport to Delhi airport or with Alitalia stopover in Rome. Delhi is 4 hours by train from our retreat location.
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ATTENTION: The sooner you book your plane ticket, the sooner you will benefit from an advantageous price. It takes between 450 and 600 € for the return flight.
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The journey to Nice airport or to Paris airport by train or plane.
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The entry price of the monuments you wish to visit as well as the trips related to the excursions of your choice not included in the price of the stay.
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Travel insurance in the event of illness or repatriation from India to France.
The price of the stay includes:
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Accommodation in a triple, twin or double room for 9 nights,
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The two daily meals (brunch and dinner) based on local vegetarian food for 10 days plus a fruit-based snack (we will voluntarily eat twice a day to enter into an effective yoga practice - mindful eating) _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
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Return train tickets to Delhi/Haridwar and Haridwar/Delhi
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The 3 days of Rishikesh/Delhi/Haridwar visits including minibus trip.
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Airport transfers and 2 daily Yoga sessions over 7 days and teaching.
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The maximum number of participants for this retreat is set at 12 only.
VISA INDIA
The cost and the formalities for obtaining the Indian visa remain your responsibility. The process is very simple and can be done online here: https://www.action-visas.com/visa/Inde - Visa en ligne