Meet the group and settle in

Pack your bags and stay ready to leave for a scenic drive to Rishikesh from Delhi in the morning, which can take between 5-6 hours. Rishikesh is one of the most popular yoga cities in the world - it's said the exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges River, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion. Upon your arrival, complete the check in formalities at the ashram. You can then enjoy a relaxing evening there.

Begin your Ashram Activities (B/L/D)

Participants in all the programmes follow the daily Ashram schedule which begins at 5:00 AM and runs until 9:30 PM. Time for reading, journaling, and reflection is always available. Here's an idea of the schedule (although please note the daily schedule may not be identical to this):

5:00AM Prayers

5:15 Joints and Glands exercises/Hatha Yoga

7:00 Pranayama

7:30 Meditation (guided for beginners, silent for others)

8:30 Breakfast

10:00 Practicum class or Philosophy lecture or spiritual video

11:00 Class or free time

12:30PM Guided Diaphragmatic breathing session

1:00 Lunch

2:00 Guided digestive breathing session class

4:00 Tea

4:30 Hatha Yoga class

5:45 Meditation

7:00 Supper

8:00 Lecture, video or special night program

9:00PM Night prayers

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ashram Activities and Village Visit (B/L/D)

Enjoy another day following the schedule of the ashram and taking your 2 yoga classes. Later on, you can join a walking tour to nearby Himalayan village to see local village life with a guide.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ashram Activities and White Water Rafting (B/L/D)

After another day of the ashram's schedule, you'll also head out for some exhilarating white water rafting on the Ganges itself. After that, you'll enjoy an educational cooking demo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ashram Activities and Explore the Town (B/L/D)

Enjoy another relaxing day that follows the schedule of the ashram. After your morning yoga class and breakfast, you will have some free time to explore the town or go shopping. Enjoy your yoga class and visit to the prayer ceremony.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ashram Activities (B/L/D)

Enjoy your morning yoga class and then take more free time in the afternoon to explore the nearby town. In the evening, join the evening yoga class and stay for a chat with your yoga teacher.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer Rishikesh to Delhi (B)

Have an early breakfast and check out from the ashram. It’s your last day in Uttarakhand, so bid a sweet farewell to the hills. We'll then drop you back off in New Delhi.

Meals: Breakfast