Varied yoga retreat in the Ashram in Rishikesh with a trip to Varanasi

Varied yoga retreat in the Ashram in Rishikesh with a trip to Varanasi

The spiritual place Rishikesh is located at the holy Ganges at the foot of the Himalaya. The village, framed by forest and mountains, consists of a colorful collection of temples, ashrams and yoga schools.

In this wonderful place is the equally beautiful little Anand Prakash Ashram.

Here, all aspects of yoga are brought together into a single unit and the daily two yoga classes are a wonderful combination of asanas, pranayama and meditation, bringing the focus to the inside and often creating magical moments.

The Ashram provides a good framework for a healthy Yogic lifestyle with a well-regulated daily routine, delicious and vegetarian food, yoga classes and ashram events such as the morning Fire Puja (Prayer) and Kirtan Singing.

At the end of the journey, we will visit the holy Hindu city of Varanasi for two days.

Fixed schedule:

05.04.2020-18.04.2020

Day 1 (Sun) Arrival in Delhi and transfer to the hotel / onward journey to Rishikesh and entry into the ashram.

You will be met by us at the airport and taken to the hotel. After some rest and relaxation our trip to Rishikesh continues with the private mini-bus (6 hours). In the evening we arrive for dinner at the Ashram. (F / M / A)

Day 2 (Mon) to 12 (Thurs) Yoga Retreat at the Ashram

We enjoy the next 11 days in the ashram with daily morning meditation, two yoga classes, the fire ceremony, three healthy yogic meals, and the evening Ashram program. (Kirtan, Satsang, singing bowl concert)

For the morning and afternoon there is a varied, daily changing offer consisting of ayurvedic massages, yoga workshops or excursions. (F / M / A)

Day program:

5: 20-5: 50 pm - guided and individual meditation

6: 00-7: 45 am - Yoga class: Asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation

8:00 - Fire ceremony

8: 30-9: 00 - Breakfast

9: 00-12: 00- Leisure / Excursions / Workshops / Massages

12:30 pm - lunch

12: 30-16: 00 - Leisure / Excursions / Workshops / Massages

16: 00-17: 45 - Yoga class

6:00 pm - dinner

19: 00-20: 00 - Kirtan / Satasang / Klangschalen concert

Day 13 (Fri) Flight to Varanasi

In the morning we take the flight via Delhi to Varanasi, the holiest city in India for Hindus. Here we will take a guided walk with a guide to the bathing and burning ghats on the Ganges and in the evening watch the boat from the fire ceremony.

Day 14 (Sat) Varanasi and flight to Delhi / onward flight to Germany

Early in the morning we get back in the boat. This time it's a little further up the river to watch another fire ceremony.

Afterwards we can participate in a public yoga class.

Until the evening the day is free for further sightseeing and shopping. In the evening the flight goes to Delhi with connecting flight to Germany.