7 days yoga retreat in Rishikesh – Yog Pragya Foundation

Yoga Retreat

7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

“Amidst our busy lives, we seldom allow ourselves to truly relax. Our Restorative Yoga Retreat offers a sanctuary to unwind, de-stress, and rejuvenate.”

Experience Tranquility and Transformation:

Embark on a 7-day Restorative Yoga Retreat in the serene town of Rishikesh, where ancient Yoga and Ayurveda harmoniously blend with global teaching approaches. Our retreat, hosted by Yog Pragya Foundation, promises an exquisite fusion of wellness experiences, organic cuisine, and a spiritual environment. Escape the ordinary and embrace holistic restoration for your body, mind, and spirit. Our goal is to empower you to carry this newfound vitality into your daily life, enabling you to manifest your dreams.

Revel in the Natural Splendor of Rishikesh:

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Rishikesh, nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas. With its stunning landscapes and invigorating air, this town provides an ideal backdrop for yoga enthusiasts. Our retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate your spirit, ensuring a transformative experience.

The Essence of Restorative Yoga:

Restorative Yoga revolves around recuperation and rejuvenation. By embracing stillness, tranquility, and deep relaxation, participants can restore their body’s natural balance. Through a combination of yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, and yoga nidra, this retreat creates an optimal environment for bodily and nervous system healing.

What Sets Us Apart:

We distinguish ourselves by offering personalized attention and solutions to your unique concerns. Our commitment to tailored daily yoga programs, based on your preferences, ensures a meaningful experience that resonates with your future needs.

Comfortable Accommodation:

Whether you’re a traveler or a business person, Yog Pragya Foundation provides exceptional accommodation in the heart of Rishikesh. Our well-furnished campus offers modern amenities, providing participants with a soothing ambiance that shields them from external stresses.

Nourishment for Body and Soul:

At Yog Pragya Retreat, we recognize the significance of a balanced diet. Our culinary offerings are nourishing, delicious, and soul-satisfying. Crafted from fresh, locally-sourced organic ingredients, our cuisine is designed to be low in fat and calories, with an emphasis on whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. We strictly avoid artificial additives, salts, colors, and preservatives.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks

We cater to various dietary requirements:

Vegetarian
Other dietary needs upon request
Ayurvedic

(Note: If you have special dietary requirements, kindly inform the organizer during reservation.)

Holistic Activities at Yog Pragya:

Yog Pragya is your haven for recreational, spiritual, and wellness pursuits. Each day is enriched with a variety of activities, including group yoga, meditation, cuisine demonstrations, spiritual lectures, rafting, and treks.

Explore a Multitude of Yoga Practices:

Yoga: Our Yoga Program empowers you to cultivate ancient yogic practices that rejuvenate and bring mental clarity. With skilled instructors proficient in both ancient knowledge and modern teaching methods, we offer classes catering to all levels. Daily yoga detoxification and meditation sessions are complemented by excursions to picturesque locations. Customized yoga retreats are available for those seeking a deeper immersion into the spiritual yoga tradition, encompassing the physical and subtle dimensions of yoga.
Yoga Asanas: Asanas, or yoga postures, remove pranic blockages, stimulate chakras, and restore prana’s equilibrium in different body areas.
Pranayama: Our Pranayama practices are rooted in tradition and adapted to individual needs. Our techniques blend ancient wisdom with modern approaches, promoting a balanced mind-body-spirit connection.
Mudras: Gestures and practices that channel prana or concentrate it, preventing energy dissipation.
Bandhas: Psychic locks to raise prana and reverse pranic flow, enhancing energy balance.
Mantra: Experience the power of sound through mantras, which stimulate chakras and offer various spiritual effects.
Meditation: Dive into self-realization through meditation, a key tool for attaining mental harmony and higher consciousness. Our Meditation program guides you through various techniques, fostering inner harmony and insight.
Yoga Nidra: Experience deep relaxation, problem-solving, healing, and spiritual growth through Yoga Nidra.
Laughter Yoga: Engage in Laughter Yoga for stress relief, enhanced brain function, increased self-esteem, and a vibrant immune system.
Ayurveda: Delve into the 5,000-year-old system of Ayurveda, a holistic healing approach that balances body, mind, and spirit. Gain insights into daily routines, diet, behavior, and senses’ proper use.

The Himalayan Adventure:

Venture into the wild with a wildlife safari at the Rajaji National Park, a haven for birdwatchers. The breathtaking Himalayan foothills can be explored on guided treks, customized to your preferences. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Ganges River, suitable for both beginners and adventure enthusiasts. Connect with nature on a meditative journey, enhancing your experience “in the wild.”

Ancient Temples, Ashrams, and Monasteries:

Immerse yourself in Indian spirituality through temple tours and devotional rituals. Witness the captivating Ganga Arti at Parmarth Ashram on the riverbank. Explore a range of temples including Virabhadra, Gita Bhawan, Bharat, Kailash Niketan, Lakshman, Neelkanth Mahadev, Teramanzil, and the recently reopened Beatles Ashram.

Ayurvedic Treatments:

Your retreat includes an Ayurvedic massage, and additional treatments and doctor consultations can be arranged upon request.

Highlights:

Upon arrival, enjoy amenities including a water bottle, welcome drink, refreshing towel, and flower mala. Excursions encompass daily morning Yogic tea, Pooja and Chanting, Parthmarth Niketan Aarti, local market tours, temple visits, daily laughter yoga, yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, Yog Nidra classes, and one Ayurvedic massage. Your accommodation spans 7 days and 6 nights, offering daily vegetarian meals, free Wi-Fi, hot water, laundry service, concierge, library, pure drinking water, complimentary tea, and more.

Please Note:

Airfare is not included.
Airport transfers, additional meals or activities, and personal expenses are not included.

Optional Activities:

Cycling
Bird Watching
Wildlife safari at Rajaji National Park
Sunrise Trek to Kunjapuri Temple
Special Ganga Puja Ceremony
White River Rafting (Weather-dependent)
Waterfall Trekking
Indian Classical Music Concert
Meditation at Vashistha Cave
Visit to the Ancient Beatles Ashram

Daily Schedule for 7 days Yoga Schedule

1st Day Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
7.00 – 08.00 A.M. Yoga Asana
8.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
9.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 A.M. Lecture on Restorative Postures – Standing and Balancing Postures, Sitting Postures, Twisting Postures, Forward – Backward Bending Postures, Inverted Posture etc.
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch and Rest
01.00 – 03.30 P.M. Free time
03.30 – 04.30 P.M. Evening Yogic Tea
04.30 – 06.00 P.M. Laughter Yoga
06.00 – 07.00 P.M Meditation/ Yoga Nidra/ Indian Classic music concert or mantra chanting
07.00 – 08 P.M. Dinner
10.00 P.M. Lights off

2nd Day Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
7.00 – 08.00 A.M. Laughter Yoga
8.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
9.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 A.M. Pranayama – Introduction, Guideline of Pranayama, Three aspects of Pranayama and their Importance, Pre Pranayama Practice, Basic Pranayama Series.
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch and Rest
01.00 – 03.30 P.M. Free time
03.30 – 04.30 P.M. Evening Yogic Tea
04.30 – 06.00 P.M. Yoga Asana
06.00 – 07.00 P.M Meditation/ Yoga Nidra/ Indian Classic music concert or mantra chanting
07.00 – 08 P.M. Dinner
10.00 P.M. Lights off

3rd Days Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
7.00 – 08.00 A.M. Laughter Yoga
8.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
9.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 A.M. Indian Classic music concert – Chanting and Mantra
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch and Rest
01.00 – 03.30 P.M. Free time
03.30 – 04.30 P.M. Evening Yogic Tea
04.30 – 06.00 P.M. Yoga Asana
06.00 – 07.00 P.M Meditation/ Yoga Nidra/ Indian Classic music concert or mantra chanting

4th Day Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
7.00 – 08.00 A.M. Laughter Yoga
8.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
9.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 A.M. Meditation – Introduction, The Preparation of Meditation, Different Technique of meditation.
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch and Rest
01.00 – 03.30 P.M. Free time
03.30 – 04.30 P.M. Evening Yogic Tea
04.30 – 06.00 P.M. Yoga Asana
06.00 – 07.00 P.M Meditation/ Yoga Nidra/ Indian Classic music concert or mantra chanting

5th Day Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
7.00 – 08.00 A.M. Laughter Yoga
8.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
9.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 A.M. Yoga Nidra – Introduction and practice etc.
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch and Rest
01.00 – 03.30 P.M. Free time
03.30 – 04.30 P.M. Evening Yogic Tea
04.30 – 06.00 P.M. Yoga Asana
06.00 – 07.00 P.M Meditation/ Yoga Nidra/ Indian Classic music concert or mantra chanting

6th Day Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
7.00 – 08.00 A.M. Laughter Yoga
8.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
9.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.30 A.M. Laughter Yoga – Introduction and practice etc.
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch and Rest
01.00 – 03.30 P.M. Free time
03.30 – 04.30 P.M. Evening Yogic Tea
04.30 – 06.00 P.M. Yoga Asana
06.00 – 07.00 P.M Meditation/ Yoga Nidra/ Indian Classic music concert or mantra chanting

7th Day Daily schedule

06.00 – 07 A.M. Morning Yogic Tea
07.00 – 08.00 A.M. Laughter Yoga
08.00 – 09.00 A.M. Pranayamas
09.00 – 10.00 A.M. Breakfast
10.00 – 11.00 A.M. Ayurveda: Introduction and free Ayurvedic Pulse Reading
11:00 – 12:00 Closing / Check-Out Time
12.00 – 01.00 P.M. Lunch

Note: The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.