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 9-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.
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 PeakYoga 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.
Kriya yoga, Shat Karma, or Shat Kriya as they are often known as are six yogic cleansing processes used by yoga practitioners to help purify the physical body.
Pranayama is the control, regulation, and letting go of the breath. There are many different pranayama methods with different effects on the body.
Meaning: allowing your thoughts to flow in uninterrupted stream results in contemplation.
The conjunction of effort, concentration, and balance in asana forces us to live intensely in the present moment, a rare experience in modern life.
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.
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.
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrive at your own pace, settle in, and let the journey begin. Enjoy nourishing meals, explore the ashram and its serene surroundings, connect with fellow participants, or simply relax and ground yourself in peace.
Day 2 - Opening
| Activities |
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| Breakfast |
| Fire ceremony (white clothes) & Orientation |
| Lunch |
| Ganga Aarti |
| Dinner |
Day 3 - At Ashram
| Activities |
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| Cleansing Practice |
| Asana and Pranayama Practice |
| Breakfast |
| Theory Class |
| Lunch |
| Asana and/or Meditation |
| Dinner |
Day 4 - Tour
| Activities |
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Leaving to Himalayas 1st stop: Breakfast 2nd stop: Devpryag (Birthplace of Mother Ganga) 3rd stop: Dhari Devi Temple |
| Arrival in the Hotel in the Afternoon |
| Relaxation or Walk |
| Dinner |
Day 5 - Tour
| Activities |
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| Hatha Yoga Practice/Cleansing/Pranay |
| Break |
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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) |
| Dinner |
| Bonfire |
Day 6 - Tour
| Activities |
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| Hatha Yoga Practice/Cleansing/Pranayama |
| Breakfast/Tea Time |
| Leaving to Devriya Tal 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 |
| Dinner |
| Bonfire |
Day 7 - Tour
| Activities |
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| Hatha Yoga Practice/Cleansing/Pranayama |
| Breakfast/Tea Time |
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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 |
| Dinner |
| Bonfire |
| Prepare your backpack to go back to Rishikesh the next morning |
Day 8 - Back to Ashram (Rishikesh)
| Activities |
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| Breakfast |
| Leaving back to Rishikesh |
| Lunch |
| Dinner out in Raiwala (not included) or at the Ashram |
Day 9 - Completion Day
| Activities |
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| Hatha yoga practice |
| Breakfast |
| Closing Ceremony (white clothes) |
| Check Out and Leave with beautiful impression & heart full of bliss. |
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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 ₹1,700 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.
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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!
During the yoga retreat and in Atharv Yogshala, 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 Atharv Yogshala Retreat offers you the insightful approach to practice yoga and apply its benefits to the well-being of your own and others too.
- 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.
As per Ayurveda, the food is classified into three categories: Rajasic, Sattvic, and Tamasic. If
you wish to stay fit and plan 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.
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.
“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.
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” 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” 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” 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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