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Breathe. Move. Experience.

Join us on our Himalayan retreat. Breathe in the fresh air while you walk your way into the beautiful Himalayan Mountains. Daily hikes, good food, and yoga will give you a challenging and grounding experience. This retreat is truly a spiritual and physical journey. Challenge yourself on this 8-day retreat. You will be bursting with energy at the end.

We are so fortunate to have a human life! There is a purpose behind it and we have to achieve it until the body dies. We just spend our life with family, friends, money, job, travel and comfort and with their pleasure and pain. Outside happiness is not permanent and always changing. We are not aware of our inner being and inner peace. (You can also find us on BookRetreats.com)

Places with Astonishing Beauty

Get the divine experience during this Himalayan Yoga Retreat and visit the places with astonishing beauty. To feel real pleasure and happiness, a break is necessary and when it comes to choosing a destination for a rejuvenating break, then nothing can beat the city of Rishikesh. If you want an incredible experience, then surely Rishikesh is the city to provide you with this type of experience..

  • Rishikesh
  • Ganga Aarti
  • Dhari Devi Temple
  • Devria Tal Trekking
  • Devprayag
  • Kartik Swami Temple
  • Chopta Trek
  • Tungnath Temple
  • Chandrashila Peak
  • What Will You Learn?

    Yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility. It may also help manage pain and reduce stress. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.


    Why Choose this Retreat?

    When you climb these mountains, or just sit on a peak, you get this feeling of becoming one with the mountain. You feel like embodying the stability, equanimity, power of silence, and inner resilience of these mountains and feel trust in life in the universe.

    The mountains reconnect us with our essence, our humanity, and humbleness; the fact we are all interconnected, all part of one universe, and that there is something much bigger than us. Going into the mountains is a call to your soul, a journey of liberation, and often life- changing. And this is exactly why pilgrims, spiritual seekers, and yogic masters, from all times and cultures have been called to retreat in the Himalayas. For over 1000’s years, pilgrims have described a journey into the Himalayas as pure medicine for the soul. With all the yogic practices of asana, meditation, and kundalini, you will explore the Himalayas with all their beauty.

    The memory will keep you inspired and guide you your whole life until the last breath. So, come & get ready to immerse in the life of a yogi with Yoga in the Himalayas and get to know the true you; the happy you. The calmly flowing river Ganga, storytelling spectacular mountains, peacefully replete destinations, and God-gifted nature is calling you for a rejuvenating holiday! Yoga Retreat at our yoga school in India not only means stretching, exercising, and so on; indeed, it means an opportunity to explore the vibrant culture & beauty of the Land of Gods, “Rishikesh”.

    - Many yogis describe the Great Himalayas as the closest you can come to God. It’s here in the vast expansiveness and surrounded by infinite horizons that mankind can touch the deepest essence of his heart, the divinity that we all are. And even now, 1000’s years later this is what our students, religious or not, express when immersed in these mountains. They experience something sacred, something so pure and still, yet so fulfilling and liberating. It's a feeling of coming home and feeling part of something bigger, a higher force that fills with love and divine joy. At every step, you’ll find Rishikesh as a destination to throw away all your worries, problems, and issues. The ringing bells of ancient temples, the chanting of sacred mantras, the happiness in the eyes of people, and the taste in the flavours of Rishikesh will definitely leave their mark on your heart and lure you again & again to come to this incredible city. A city with an awestruck beauty seems like it is specially created by God to let you explore the wonderful life of peace and wisdom. The Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Retreat with yogi Kuldeep is the way to switch your life into a peaceful mode! Human beings have limitless potential to grow and enjoy life because our kundalini is always sleeping.


    8 Days Yoga Retreat Highlights

    • Free pick-up service from Dehradun Airport
    • Daily Classes
    • Nutritious Sattvic Meals and Herbal Teas
    • 7 Nights Accommodation Included
    • Sacred Temple Visit
    • Village Walk
    • Yoga Materials
    • All Transportation for Himalayan Retreat

    Schedule for 8 Days - 7 Nights Yoga Retreat

    This is our ideal schedule as an orientation. Times and the program can change, depending on traffic, weather or other external circumstances out of our control.

    Arrival is always one day earlier (included in the price)

    Schedule Day 1
    Time Activities

    09:00 AM

    Breakfast

    11:00 AM

    Fire Ceremony (white clothes) & Orientation

    01:00 PM

    Lunch

    03:30 PM

    Ganga Aarti

    07:00 PM

    Dinner

    10:00 PM

    Lights Off

    Schedule Day 2
    Time Activities

    06:00 AM

    Cleansing Practice

    06:30 AM

    Asana and Pranayama Practice

    09:00 AM

    Breakfast

    10:30 AM

    Adjustment and Alignment Introduction

    01:00 PM

    Lunch

    04:30 PM

    Asana or Meditation

    07:00 PM

    Dinner

    08:00 PM

    Prepare your backpack to go to the Himalayas in the early morning

    09:00 PM

    Lights Off

    NOTE:

    prepare your backpack with all important belongings (wallet, passport, (hiking)clothes for 04 nights) in the Himalayas, rest of the belonging we will keep in the school safely

    Day 3 – Tour

    04:00 AM

    Leaving to Himalayas
    1st stop: sunrise in the mountains (depends on weather)
    2nd stop: Devpryag (Birthplace of Mother Ganga)
    3rd stop: Dhaari devi temple (we will have Breakfast and Tea on the way)

    Afternoon

    Class-time and length depends on the time we arrive

    07:00 PM

    Dinner

    Day 4 – Tour

    06:00 AM

    Hatha yoga practice/ cleansing/ pranayama

    08:00 AM

    Breakfast/Tea Time

    09:00 AM

    Leaving to Tungnath Temple (3.470 m)
    & Chandershilla Peak Hike (3.690 m)
    Trek to Tungnath around 4 km (one way) and elevation of ~600 m, trek from Tungnath to Chandershilla 1-2 km (one way) & elevation of ~200m (we will carry fruits and water with us)

    07:00 PM

    Dinner

    08:00 PM

    Bonfire

    Day 5 – Tour

    06:00 AM

    Hatha yoga practice/ cleansing/ pranayama

    08:00 AM

    Breakfast/Tea Time

    09:00 AM

    Leaving to Debriya Taal Hike (2438 m) and Saari Village , Trek of around 3 km (one way) and elevation of ~400 + Village walk (we carry fruits and water with us) optional: Lunch at Sari Village

    07:00 PM

    Dinner

    08:00 PM

    Bonfire

    Day 6 – Tour

    06:00 AM

    Hatha yoga practice/ cleansing/ pranayama

    08:00 AM

    Breakfast/Tea Time

    09:00 AM

    Leaving to Kartik Swami Temple (3050 m)
    Trek of 3 km (one way) and elevation of ~340 m
    (we carry fruits and water with us) optional: Lunch on the way

    07:00 PM

    Dinner

    08:00 PM

    Bonfire

    09:00 PM

    Prepare your backpack to go back to Rishikesh the next morning

    Day 7 – Tour

    07:00 AM

    Breakfast

    08:00 AM

    Leaving back to Rishikesh

    01:00 PM

    Lunch

    06:00 PM

    Dinner out in Raiwala (not included) or at the Ashram

    Last Day

    07:00 AM

    Hatha yoga practice

    09:00 AM

    Breakfast

    10:30 AM

    Closing Ceremony (white clothes) check-out

    Note:

    Check out time is until 12 pm the last day. Kindly let us know about your transportation.
    Additional foods, drinks, snacks etc. will be on your own expanses.
    The ticket to enter into the forest into Himalayas costs 1,000 INR/Person. Everybody has to pay the fee on their own. This ticket money goes to the Uttarakhand forest department to maintain the tourist safety and infrastructure of wild life sanctuary.
    Carry some Indian currency for your personal needs.
    Don't hesitate to contact us for any questions or ask for any needs.

    Packing List – what to carry?
    • Mandatory documents: ID-Proof like Aadhaar, Drivers license or passport (original and photocopy). Must for forest department identification as well as an passport size photograph.
    • Backpack for the day hikes and hiking shoes
    • Rain gears
    • Warm layers of clothes: three layers for spring season (after april), four layers for autumn, five layers for winter
    • Three t-shirts and two quick dry trek pants
    • Snacks/medical kit/toiletries
    • Trekking poles and headlamp (non-obligatory)
    • caps (sunprotection/warm one)/sunglasses/optional towel/woolen socks/gloves/balaclava or neck gaiter/sunscreen lotion/moisturizer/lip balm/toilet tissues/sanitary napkins
    • You can bring your own yogamat for hygiene reasons and to feel comfortable, but mats are also provided
    • All the mentioned items are non-obligatory and only a guideline. You know yourself and your needs (related to cold etc.) best. Please bring your own water bottle so you can refill it with filtered and fresh mountain water!

    Date
    Course Fees
    Booking

    28th Dec - 04th Jan 2025

    $750 (Shared) | $850 (Private)

    26th Jan - 02nd Feb 2025

    $750 (Shared) | $850 (Private)

    26th Feb - 05th Mar 2025

    $750 (Shared) | $850 (Private)

    26th Mar - 02nd Apr 2025

    $750 (Shared) | $850 (Private)

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    Keynotes, Arrival and Departure

    • Participants must arrive a day earlier before the retreat start so they can adjust themselves a bit in ashram environment and wouldn’t skip anything in program ( opening ceromany, fire ceromany and program orientation) next day. Stay and food are complimentary from school side.
    • On the 1st Day we will have a Fire Ceremony that will start at 09:00 AM.
    • After the Fire Ceremony we will have orientation
    • Free pickup facility is available from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun only.
    • This is our ideal schedule as an orientation. Times can change, depending on traffic or other external circumstances out of our control. The Yoga Asana Practice in the Himalayas Accommodation needs to be adjusted to the weather & external conditions.
    • On your own expenses you can arrive earlier or leave later. Food is included in the fee of the accommodation. We will be happy to give you free classes.
    • Additional foods, drinks, snacks etc. will be on your own expanses.
    • The ticket to enter into the forest into Himalayas costs 1000 inr/person. Everybody has to pay the fee on their own. This ticket money goes to the Uttarakhand forest department to maintain the tourist safety and infrastructure of wild life sanctuary.
    • Carry some Indian currency for your personal needs.
    • Don't hesitate to contact us for any questions or ask for any needs
    • The retreat will be completed on the 8th day by 12:00 pm afternoon so Departure must be done after it.
    • Stay can extend according to the need after the course which will be chargeable.
    • If you are traveling for the first time the best way to travel to Rishikesh is to take a flight from Delhi airport to Jolly Grant airport Dehradun as it’s less expensive and time-saving. As soon as you book your flight, forward your flight details and we will arrange a taxi to receive you from Dehradun airport. Otherwise, if you need a pickup from Delhi airport to Rishikesh, we will also arrange that with an additional cost of 75 USD.
    • In your free time, you can explore the beauty of Rishikesh. There are several activities in nature and also good cafes to relax and stores to buy some souvenirs for your family, friend or yourself. Just feel the vibe of the world capital of yoga. Surely you can enjoy your time with a book, and music, visiting the nearby temples or walking on the bank of the Ganga alone or with new friends.
    What will you get after the course?

    During the yoga retreat and in Atharvyogshala, participants will be provided with an environment that nurtures focus, inspiration, excellence, and divinity, and the foremost practicality of the yogic lifestyle. After the course, you will discover the version of your own self which you probably never knew. Our teacher retreat course program in Atharvyogshala Retreat offers you the insightful approach to practice yoga and apply its benefits to the well-being of your own and others too.

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    Smaller group for your advantage

    - Our Yoga retreats offers a high quality of retreats therefore we prefer to keep our groups at a maximum of 8-10 students.

    We offer various retreat programs to help you excel in your yoga journey. Find your true self on our holistic retreats. Ayurvedic food, Hatha yoga, and an amazing location to find the stillness in yourself.

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    Yogic Diet at Atharv Yogshala

    As per Ayurveda, the food is classified into three categories: Rajasic, Sattvic, and Tamasic. If you wish to stay fit and are planning to do yoga, meditation, or a spiritual course, then opt for sattvic food. Sattvic food is the best for yogis. It provides you with enough energy to do everyday tasks and focus on your work. At Atharv Yogshala, we offer yogic and sattvic diets to students. The food is cooked in a clean and hygienic environment with quality ingredients. It will also undoubtedly appeal to your taste buds.You will love to dine with us.

    Atharv Yogshala offers three times a day freshly cooked meals, herbal tea, and filtered drinking water.

    • Sattvic food is the kind that makes you feel energetic and enthusiastics.
    • Rajasic food is that which brings about activity or restlessness.
    • Tamasic food is the kind of food that makes us lethargic or sluggish.

    Nutritious Meals During Himalayan Yoga Retreat


    Stay at Atharv Yogshala

    Atharv Yogshala: Atharv Yogshala is certainly the best place to undergo a yoga teacher training course. You can join it for a lifelong experience in the world of yoga. When you are away from your near and dear ones, the things that matter the most are the place where you stay and the meals that you eat.

    We provide you with the best in both aspects. Atharv Yogshala's stay and meals are truly based on yogic patterns.

    • Private Room & Double Sharing Room
    • Western-style Attached Bathroom
    • Free Wi-Fi
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    Tungnath: Highest Altitude Shiva Temple in the World

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    “Tungnath” is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Magnificent in its architecture and artistic structure, Tungnath Temple is considered to be more than 1000 years old. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and a few other idols of Goddess Parvati and other gods can be seen in the vicinity. This sacred temple was discovered by Adi Shankaracharya and now the priest of this temple is a local Brahmin of Makku village.
    The trek route to Tungnath commences at Chopta and involves easy to medium-grade trekking. The enthralling treks take some through enchanting meadows, hushed hamlets, conifers, and oak forests. In winter, the trekking route is covered in snow. you can continue the trek to Chandrashila Summit as well. It is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the Panch Kedar. Tungnath is perched at an elevation of 3, 680 meters above sea level and is considered to be more than 1,000 years old.

    Tungnath Himalaya is a perfect getaway for Yoga and Meditation due to its peaceful and serene environment. Yoga programs in Tungnath combine Yoga Asanas, Pranayams, Meditation, and Trekking, to help you reach a state of being when you are just your true self. Get connected to Mother Nature, and breathe fresh air with Himalayan Views during your Yoga. The invigorating views of the imposing Himalayas boost confidence in the heart of the trekkers. Several named and unnamed peaks of the Himalayan range are distinctly visible from Tungnath.

    Kartik Swami: One an Only Temple of Lord Kartikeya In Uttarakhand

    Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is home to many legends; some are popular while others are not-so-often repeated, like the one about Lord Kartik. Perched on a hilltop near the village of Kanakchauri, Rudraprayag, the Kartik Swami temple is one of the most prominent ones dedicated to Lord Shiva's son Lord Kartik, in the state. Dedicated to Lord Shiva's elder son, Kartikeya, Kartik Swami is a temple of mystic ambiance and exquisite views.

    The popular Hindu temple is perched on a hilltop at an elevation of 3050 m and situated near Kanak Chauri Village on the Rudraprayag-Pokhari route in the district of Rudraprayag of the state Uttarakhand. To reach the temple, one has to undergo a 3 km thrilling trek that starts from Kanak Chauri Village. The route of the trek is rugged but it assures astonishing verdure to relish the exquisiteness of nature.
    Kartik Swami temple is dedicated to the elder son of Lord Shiva, Kartikeya, who offered his bones as a testimony of his devotion to his father. It is believed that the incident took place here. Lord Kartik Swami is also known as Kartik Murugan Swami in the southern part of India.

    Dhari Devi Temple: a Legendary Shrine in Uttarakhand

    "Dhari Devi Temple” is a popular Shrine of Maa Dhari Devi, it is located between Srinagar and Rudraprayag on the bank of River Alaknanada and can be reached by a 1-km cement pathway. A revered temple, it is dedicated to Dhari Devi (a form of Goddess Kali), who is considered to be the guardian deity of Uttarakhand and is worshipped as the protector of the Char Dham. According to mythology, a severe flood once washed away a temple and the idol of Dhari Devi was trapped against a rock near the Dharo village. The residents claim to have heard wails and a divine voice directed them to install the idol there.
    Local lore also has it that the idol of the deity changes appearance throughout the day - a girl child in the morning, a young woman in the afternoon, and an old woman in the evening.

    It is also said that Goddess Dhari Devi has two parts. Her body's upper half appeared at Dhari Devi temple while her lower half appeared at Kalimath temple, where she is worshipped as Maa Kali. According to the legend, Goddess Dhari Devi is worshiped in an open space, there is no rooftop where the idol is kept. The reason behind this is that people believe that Dhari Devi likes to sit in the open space. Every year on the occasion of Navratri special worship is offered to Goddess Kaliasaur. People from far & near visit this sacred haunt in great numbers to get the blessings of Goddess Kali. An ancient cave is also present near the temple.

    Devprayag Sangam: Rivers Merge & Spirits Connect

    “Devprayag” is one of the confluences of the widely known Panch Prayag where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers unite. Devprayag lies at the confluence of river Alaknanda where it meets Bhagirathi and attains the form of the holy Ganges or Ganga thereon. Thus it is also colloquially referred to as the birthplace of the Ganges and is the starting point of the Panch Prayag Yatra. In Sanskrit, “Devaprayāga" translates to The Divine Confluence. Traditionally, it is considered to be a place of significance in Hindu religion and mythology.

    This sacred place attracts tourists from all over the world because of its scenic beauty as well as religious significance. Devprayag is a small town in Tehri Garhwal district belonging to the newly formed state of Uttarakhand in India. It has gained much popularity in recent times for its spiritual and religious significance coming into prominence. With all the coverage about its rich history and colorful past, Devprayag has grown from a pilgrimage halt in a remote village to a municipality in recent times.
    The presiding deity here is Tondeshwar Mahadev and it is Lord Shiva who is worshiped in the form of his signature form, the Lingam. The temple for the Tondeshwar Mahadev Lingam is situated just in front of the Sangam.

    Deoria Tal : The Lake of Epics, Myths, Gods and Himalaya

    “Deoria Tal” also spelled as ‘Devaria’ or ‘Deoriya’ is a pristine lake located about 3 km atop a hill from the villages of Mastura and Sari, on Ukhimath-Chota road in Uttarakhand. The lake is situated at an altitude of 2,438 meters in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state. Deoria Tal is surrounded by verdant forests and offers refreshing views of snow-clad peaks at the backdrop. One can see the reflection of the majestic Chaukhamba on the crystal clear waters of the lake which is an awe-inspiring sight indeed.

    Legend of Deoria Tal is known as the lake from where Lakshya asked Pandavas questions on life. According to Mahabharat, Once when Pandavas were in the Banbasa fillings Thirsty and tired Yudhisthira told Bhima to look for a place where they could bring water. Sahadev went and tried to drink the water. At the time Yakshya stopped Sahadeva and asked him to answer his questions which Sahadeva denied and thus died the very moment he tried to gulp water. The same thing happened to Nakula, Arjuna, and Bhima respectively. Finally, when Yudhisthira came, he answered all questions of Yakshya before drinking the water.

    Happy with Yudhisthira, Yakshya asked Yudhisthira to choose one of his brothers to be alive and Yudhisthira choose Nakula. To Yakshyas bewilderment, Yudhisthira replied that though Bhima is strong and Arjuna is the top in arrow shoot, he would choose Nakula to do just towards their second (step) mother Madri.
    Happy with the answer, Yakshya gives life to all four Pandavas who were lying on the bank of the lake dead. Yakshya is the father of Yudhisthira. Deoria lake maintains its purity and amazing beauty to date.

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