DAY 01: DELHI – HARIDWAR – RISHIKESH (220 KMS 6-7HRS)

Start early morning (around 7 Am or if possible at 6AM to avoid traffic)

Evening Yoga

A snapshot of the Yoga: The yoga taught to you will be integrated yoga, integrating Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Patanjali Yoga and other streams of Yoga

Pranayama         – After the preparatory practices such as Kapalbhati, Sheetali and Sadanta, you will practice sectional breathing and finally settle into balanced pranayama

Meditation         Meditation will be the main form of meditation practiced while giving you an idea of japa, ajapa, chanting and bhajans

Dinner at resort. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION, MORNING YOGA, BREAKFAST, VEDANTA

Swami ji, or one of his one of his disciples will give a discourse on Vedanta (Veda means Vedas and anta meaning ‘at the end’)

Lunch

Yoga Nidra          Swami ji will conduct a session called ‘Yoga Nidra’ or Yogic Sleep which will be a relaxation technique to help de-stress

Vedanta               Vedanta discourse will continue. You may ask your questions here and clarify your doubts.    Upanishads in the Vedas are the culmination where disciples ask Acharyas or teachers their questions

Evening Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Dinner

DAY 03: CLEANSING PRANAYAMAS, KRIYAS, YOGA NIDRA, SATTVIC

Breakfast, Relaxation, Lunch, Evening Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Dinner

DAY 04:  Allahabad – Varanasi (110 kms 2-3hrs)

TREK

Himalayas are bountiful and green with reserve forests. Your yoga teacher and a guide will take you on a short, one-day trek in to the Himalayas. Take an opportunity to become one with nature.

DAY 05: Varanasi

PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION,

Morning Yoga,

Breakfast

Ayurveda Session 1 Doctors are well-trained, certified and qualified in Ayurveda. They are experienced in all Ayurvedic treatment including detoxification and cleansing.

Lunch,

Evening Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation,

Dinner

DAY 06:  PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION,

Morning Yoga, Breakfast, Ayurveda Session 2, Lunch, Evening Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Dinner

DAY 07: PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION, MORNING YOGA

Ashram Visit –  Visit Ashrams in Rishikesh  Sivananda, Omkarananda, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Parmarth Niketan, Swargashram, Gita Bhavan, Yoga Niketan…the list goes on almost endlessly! Your yoga teacher and a guide will take your around Rishikesh to some of the Ashram to help you get a idea of their lifestyle and their traditions.

Pranayama, Meditation, Dinner

DAY 08: RETURN TO DELHI

Return to Delhi

Food Options

Healthy food:  Local and fresh ingredients to keep our food healthy, and flavours alive. Light, homely and delicious meals are on offer. You can always choose a healthy option for breakfast, lunch and dinner with us – balanced food that hits the spot, good food that gives energy and nutrition. Breakfast buffet is large and varied. If you want something tailored, this can be done.

Healthy environment – Everyone can enjoy and feel good in – smoke-free throughout.  For guests who do smoke, they have designated areas outside rooms and public areas.

Exercise and recreation – Guests are able to participate in the many activities, work out at pool – or you can borrow bikes or get tips on mountain running in the local area.