Journey of a lifetime!
Join Lydia on a journey of a lifetime in which we will immerse into exploring the origins of Yoga together in the holy city of Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas.This journey will provide you with a life changing opportunity to tap into your highest potential whilst deepening your practices alongside a group of likeminded travellers, brave adventurers, cosmic devis, and a nature that embraces you in its wild and wonderful majesty.
Tap into the Energy vortex of thousands of years of yogic wisdom which was channeled on the banks of the Ganga by the ancient sages.
Dip in the Ganges and depart from anything that is holding your back from aligning with your Dharma and a true and meaningful life.
Walk on the sacred ground of the Masters. Share the light at the sacred fire ceremonies with international Masters, Sages, Yogacharyas and many students of Yoga.
Chant your heart out at the Kirtan Festival.
Rishikesh is humming in March, I invite you come along and experience this wonderful, mystical India with us.Be guided by an experienced facilitator and long time traveller to Rishikesh.
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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Trip Details:
This is a draft guideline of our 2 week journey.
As we journey together, please allow for changes and be flexible if required.
MARCH 1 - Retreat start
2pm Check in Hotel4pm Opening Ceremony7.30pm Dinner
March 2- 7th
- Accommodation in the Sattva Yoga Academy (Double or single room available)
- Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
- 6am Pooja
- 6.30am Meditation
- 7am Tea Break
- 7.30 am Morning yoga practice
- 9am Breakfast
- 10.30am Morning activity or workshop
- 1pm Lunch
- 2.30pm Afternoon activity or workshop
- 6pm Evening Aarti
- 7pm Dinner
- 7.30pm Evening practice
- The program includes:
- Daily Integrated Himalayan Kriya Yoga Classes (including Kriya, Naad, Himalayan Kundalini, Laya & Hatha Vinyasa)
- Daily Meditation guidance & practice
- Initiation into Sattva Meditation
- Vedic and Tantric Transcendental Wisdom talks
- Introduction to Mantra and Japa practices
- Kirtan
- Introduction to Vedic Astrology
- Darshan/private meeting with Anand Ji, world leader and Master in the field of yogic transcendental teachings and founder of the Sattva Yoga Academy
- Excursions to temples, holy caves, sights of woreship, sunrise temple tour...
- Nature walks/hikes
- Time to explore the shops, restaurants and markets in Rishikesh
- Vedic rituals
- Ganga Darshan/Dipping ceremony in the holy river Ganga
- Ceremony with vedic priests
March 8 - 14th
- Participation in the International Yoga Festival in Parmath Niketan Ashram
- Accommodation in the Ashram (Double or single room available)
- Day and Evening activities at your choice and group consensus
- Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
- The program includes:
- Daily Yoga Classes, Meditation and vedic rituals
- Inspiring Lectures from Saints & Yogacharyas and international leaders in the field of Yoga
- Special Evening Ganga Aarti Lighting Ceremony
- Satsang/Meeting with with H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji & Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, spiritual leaders of the Parmath Niketan Ashram
- Evening Kirtan, Cultural Performances & More
- Beautiful Ashram Grounds
- A Family of Yogis from Around the World
A sample of the international Yoga Festival's program can be viewed here:
https://internationalyogafestival.org/IYF-2020-Schedule.pdf
March 15th
Morning activityBreakfast10 am Closing Ceremony & Good byes
Optional additional Cultural Journey 15-21 March 2023
You may feel the desire to explore a little bit more of India while you are there...
For you, I have put together an additional cultural offering to experience the sacred sights, temples and sights of cultural significance & beauty in the holy city of Haridwar, Dehli and Agra/Taj Mahal.
The optional additional experience includes:
HARIDWAR:
- sights such as the Sage Anandamaya's Temple, Sri Yantra Temple, Kali Temple, Devi Temple and the famours Aarti/Fire ceremony at sunset on the Ganga river.
Dehli
- sights such as Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Khan Market, Old Town, Spice Market, Qtub Minar...
AGRA/TAJ MAHAL
- sights such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort as well as sights in Vrindavan, the city in which Lord Krishna resided...
The tour finishes in the morning of the 21/9/2023 in Dehli.
Included are 1 night in Haridwar, 3 nights in Dehli, 2 nights Agra in selected 4/5* Hotels, .
All Hotels Including Breakfast, Transportion including all state taxes toll, parking, driver allowance, english speaking tour guide, every day 2 bottel water per personNote- Monuments entrance tickets not Included, any kind of personal expances not included, any kind of ride like camel safari or elephant ride not included
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What's included:
- Daily Integrated Himalayan Kriya Yoga Classes (including Kriya, Naad, Himalayan Kundalini, Laya & Hatha Vinyasa)
- Daily Meditation guidance & practice
- Initiation into Sattva Meditation
- Vedic and Tantric Transcendental Wisdom talks
- Introduction to Mantra and Japa practices
- Kirtan
- Introduction to Vedic Astrology
- Darshan/private meeting with Anand Ji, world leader and Master in the field of yogic transcendental teachings and founder of the Sattva Yoga Academy
- Excursions to holy temples, caves, sights of woreship (Excursion and Meditation at the Vashista Cave, the Beatles Ashram, sunrise temple tour...)
- Participation in the International Kirtan Festival in Rishikesh
- Nature walks/hikes
- Time to explore the shops, restaurants and markets in Rishikesh
- Ancient vedic rituals (Pooja, Aarti & Yagya)
- Ganga Darshan/Dipping ceremony in the holy river Ganga
- Ceremony with vedic priests
- Double/Single Accomodation in Sattva Yoga Academy (35 min north of Rishikesh a modern 5* Ashram) - single or shared double room depending on your booking
- Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- 7 days partcipation and stay at the International Yoga Festival in the world famous Parmath Nikethan Ashram on the banks of the Ganges with international guest speakers and teachers.
- Special Evening Ganga Aarti Fire Ceremony
- Satsang/Meeting with with H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji & Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, spiritual leaders of the Parmath Niketan Ashram
- Music, Cultural Performances & more
- Beautiful Ashram Grounds
- A Family of Yogis from Around the World
- German Translations and travel guidance
- All Transportation
- Drinking water at Sattva Yoga Academy 24/7 available
- 3 Zoom calls prior to departure
- personal guidance and safety assurance during your entire stay in Rishikesh
- All questions answered! Optional:
- Your Vedic Birth chart Reading with Lydia
- Ayurvedic Doctor consultation
- Wellness Spa treatments & Massages
- Food and drinks outside Sattva Yoga Academy
- Airport Transfers
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Travel Requirements
- Indian e-visa- this is easily applied for online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in (Allow 1-2 weeks processing time!)
- Your passport is required to be 6 months valid from the time of your travel.
- You are responsible for your flights and luggage fees.
- Travel insurance
- You are responsible for any additional activities not listed above.
- You are responsible for all meals away from the included program meals, and are not included.
- You are responsible for any tips, or gratuity you would like to offer.
How much money to bring?
- You are responsible for all meals away from the Ashram, and any not included above.
- You are responsible for your flights and luggage fees.
- You are responsible for any tips, or gratuity you would like to offer.
- You are responsible for any additional activities not listed above.
- Internal flights in India are strict about luggage and carry-on weight. While we understand you may want to bring home gifts, if you do acquire additional items please know you may have a significant charge at the airport.
- People often ask us how much money to bring or how much they will expect to spend. Apart from a few meals, we have everything covered. Meals are about $10-20. The cost of other expenditures may vary. Due to inflation over the past few years, India is not as inexpensive as it once was. Souvenirs and gift items can add up. Take precaution before promising gifts to all - and remember a stone from the Ganges maybe the most meaningful thing you can bring home, plus it’s free.
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A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your fee is payable at the time of your booking. The remaining amount is payable by the 1/1/2024.
Refer to the bank details here.
We will create a WhatsApp group and add you to it once you’re deposit is received. This allows us to share travel information and cultivate joyful community prior to departure.
I can be contacted via WhatsApp +61424718813 or email yogakulabyronbay@gmail.com anytime to assist in the preparation of the journey.
3 Zoom calls are scheduled, the first one on September 27th, the second on October 14th & the third on November 24th. Please register your interest, so I can work out the best time zone for these calls!
VISA
Please remember a visa is required and must be obtained from the India Consulate nearest you.
Indian e-visa- this is easily applied for online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in (Allow 1-2 weeks processing time!)
Your passport is required to be 6 months valid from the time of your travel.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Cancellation Insurance is compulsory for this trip as no exceptions to the cancellation provisions can be made.
How to get to Rishikesh?
Domestic Flight
From the International Airport Delhi you can either take a Domestic flight to Dehadrun and then a 45 min taxi to Rishikesh.
A taxi pick up from Dehadrun Airport can be arranged. Please get in touch if you require this service. Costs 40/50 US$
Domestic flights have restricted luggage allowance (~15-18kg) and you may be charged for excess.
Taxi
A taxi journey will take anything from 5 hours upwards depending on the traffic. A driver can be recommended. The luggage allowance is generous for this option. Please note that indian traffic and driving may differ from the standard of your home country.
Please ensure to be at the Hotel in Rishikesh by 1pm Check in time on March 1st 2024!
I will open a WhatsApp group with all travellers to coordinate our travel arrangements. Group members may want to share a taxi or book the same flight.
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