Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
This retreat will be held at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram & Retreat Centre in Rishikesh, India. The Ashram is located in Tapovan by the banks of the Ganga River, surrounded by the foothills of the Himalaya.
Anand Prakash Ashram is a sanctuary. A place dedicated to self-care, meditation and spiritual practice. You will experience authentic Yoga teachings; traditional Vedic fire puja, meditation, pranayama and yoga Nidra. Immerse yourself in the nourishing Ashram environment, eat soothing Ayurvedic food and surround yourself in a community that supports self-healing. This will be your place to align all layers of your being: physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Example Daily Schedule
5:00am: Wake up
5:20am: Guided Meditation
6:00am: Akhanda Yoga/Pranayama Class
7:50am: Special Vedic Fire Puja with Yogrishi
8:45am: Yogic Breakfast, Fruit + Herbal Tea
10:30am: Workshop / Meditation Walk / Ganga Dip / Reflective Time*
12:30pm: Lunch (Dahl, Seasonal Vegetable Dish, Rice + Chapati/Gluten Free)
1:00pm: Free Time
3:00pm: Deep Relaxation Yoga Nidra with Yogrishi
4:00pm: Optional Akhanda Yoga Class/Self Reflection Time
6:00pm: Light And Soothing Silent Awareness Dinner + Drink
7.30pm: Rebirth Your Breath and Third Eye Meditation with Yogrishi
9:15 pm: Lights out (Mauna / Silence)
*Varied activities as per detailed schedule, Ashram Silent times are 9:15pm to 9:15am.
Two workshops with Yogrishi and the Akhanda Team:
- Living in Wellbeing: Self-healing and the body’s inner wisdom.
- Introduction to Cellular memory: Embodied memories and how Movement, Breathwork and Yoga Nidra work to release and restore.
Group activities:
- A powerful ancestral healing and grief release ritual at the Ganga
- Meditative treks through remote nature and waterfalls
- A day trip to the spiritually recharging Shree Jungle Ashram to enjoy the immersive meditative practices in the serenity of Shaktis land in the Himalayas. Enjoy fire brewed chai, learn about organic farming and uplift your soul with songs and satsang.
About Rishikesh
Rishikesh is an ancient spiritual centre in North India where seekers and Yogis have gathered for centuries. Today, Rishikesh is a vibrant community of Yoga students, spiritual seekers, adventure travellers, and Hindu pilgrims. With white sand beaches, temples, cafés and a thriving marketplace, Rishikesh is a world meeting place.
In the evening, the wind picks up and brings fresh Prana from the glaciers of the Himalayas, and many people find the energy here exhilarating and yet grounded in tradition.
Organic stores, fresh produce, temples, and the Ganga River are within walking distance. Rishikesh is also surrounded by scenic landscapes, waterfalls, hiking trails, and meditation caves, and the holy city of Haridwar is less than 30 kilometres. We can help arrange day tours and transportation to nearby places of interest before or after the Retreat.
Optional Add-on: Continue your Retreat with a deep Cleanse and Reset of your physical, mental and emotional digestion. Complete your time of self-care with a Traditional Shankaprakshalan Yogic Detox in the supportive ashram environment. Limited spaces available, register your interest in this powerful healing experience when booking your place on your 9 Day Retreat.
