We believe that you are exactly what you eat! So we emphasize on quality dietary habits to improve your physical and spiritual wellness. Our food comprises a delicious variety of vegetarian and vegan meals that strengthens your body. It imparts the fitness essential for asana and meditation. World Peace Yoga School’s Sadhana retreat also teaches you the fundamentals of Yoga Philosophy. The Yoga Sadhana Retreat is a life-changer. We are deeply committed towards gifting you a healthy and steady mental and physical health. In other words, it is welcome monotony-breaker of your daily stressful and hectic lifestyle! Participants joining this retreat shall return home with a profound sense of clarity and inner peace.
Day 1. Arrival To Rishikesh Before 11 AM.
Lunch and rest! Get your free Massage and prepare yourself for the beautiful yoga journey.
03:00 PM - Introduction Session And then we go for world famous Ganga Aarti
04:00 PM - Yoga Nidra
Day 2
07:00 AM – 09.00 AM- Preparatory Yoga and meditation practice
09:00 AM – 10.00 AM- Breakfast
11:30 AM – 01.00 PM - Satsang
01:00 PM – 02.00 PM - Lunch
04:00 PM – 07.00 PM - Local temples and ashram visit
07:00 PM – 08.00 PM - Dinner in a traditional Indian restaurant
Last, be ready for the preparation of the trip tomorrow.
Day 3 Himalayan Trip Starts At 6 AM!
Our first destination is Vashistha Cavewhere we will meditate to experience the cave meditation as great yogis do. Then we will swim in the holy river Ganga with her crystal clear healing water.
We have breakfast in Kodiyalawhich has a great view of nature!
Then we will enjoy visiting Devprayag, which is the meeting point of two sacred rivers; "Alaknanda and Bhagirathi". This place is recharged by a great Yogi Sankaracharya who re-establish the Vedic tradition. Then on the way, we take lunch and enjoy the beauty of Rudraprayag.
We will arrive at Ukhi matharound 4 or 5 pm depending upon the time spent in those places!
In the winter season, the shrine statue of Lord Kedarnathis worshipped there. This is a very powerful place. We then visit a hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 4
In the early morning at 4.30, we will take shower and get ready for meditation in the temple and a powerful darshan of Kedarnath!
Many people experience the awakening of energy in this Shiva temple and Vedic chants in the Himalayas takes you to a state of trans and transformation. Practicing Kundalini there makes you feel content.
After having some snacks and tea at 7 am, we move to a beautiful village named "Sari" which is around 12 km from Ukhimath. From there, we will do a beautiful trek up to Deoria Tal which is a great lake. People say that Gods & Goddess and divine spirits come to swim in this lake.
You can see the panoramic view of the Himalayan range and Chandrashila peak from there. This is a 3 km trek which takes around one and half hours to complete. After having some breakfast, we will take a little rest in the allotted tent. Before lunch, there will be a yoga session to remove the tiredness from the trekking.
You enjoy the forest walk, you can go anywhere to find a good place for you to be alone, to do some practice given by Guru Vishnu and come back for evening kundalini and meditation practice.
After dinner, we have a special practice to feel the presence of great Siddhas and Yogis.
Day 5
We will be here the whole day to experience our inner being and Kundalini Shakti and find yourself who is lost in the world. Special practices and training will be given to make yourself free from all negativity and stress.
Day 6
The day starts with waking up early and rising the divine energy with the sun salutation. We trek down to Sari village and drive towards Chopta. Chopta is called the Switzerland of India. This is the place where you can heartily enjoy and discover the beauty. Enjoy a beautiful stay in Chopta
Day 7
We trek to Chandrashila early morning and enjoy the 360-degree view of the Himalaya range. There you will practice meditation at the peak with a positive energy. In the afternoon, we will come back to Chopta and take a little rest there.
Day 8
Return to Rudraprayag, then Srinagar and at last, Rishikesh
Day 9
Rishikesh to relax – explore the bazaar, a little time to shop, and relax
Day 10
Check out.
Our scheduled daily routines encourage students to lead a more disciplined and well-planned life.Alongside that, you will notice a fresh spirit of peaceful vibes surrounding yourself that is quintessential for spiritual development and discoveries. This will broaden your horizons. Before long, you would start thinking outside the box and be capable of more intelligent analysis of practical issues.
It will make you well accustomed to the Yogic way of living. Exciting holiday activities like forest walks, nature bathing and other ceremonies are a part of this beautiful retreat. The world yoga capital, Rishikesh boasts of an inherent divinity, nestled among majestic Himalayas. The softly flowing river, our beloved Mother Ganga adds a Midas touch to this perfect, heavenly town of Uttarakhand. No wonder, it is ideal for Vipassana retreats. Since olden days, the magical charm of Rishikesh has been attracting several Yogi masters and saints. Naturally, it is undoubtedly the best place to enjoy a tranquil Yoga Sadhana retreat. Students participating in this retreat are likely to be inspired to start teaching yoga or meditation, as gradually they realize the benefits of this retreat.
We at World Peace Yoga School are proud to offer a wide selection of Yoga retreats and workshops that can be enjoyed by everyone around the world. Our Yoga school is affiliated with Yoga Alliance USA. You will enjoy every variety of yoga, wellness, and meditation classes suitable for all practitioner levels. The programs are designed to support a holistic experience and facilitate a more soulful connection with your body, mind, and spirit.
What You Will Learn
Our restaurant encompasses what we teach, and what we promote, World Peace, great satvic food for the soul, and sustainability for the world.. rustic interior marked by the genuine elegance of nature- gobar walls (cow dung) the traditional way of building homes in rural India, embodying the feel of traditional Indian dining, floor seating, bamboo ceilings and wooden furniture we bring nature indoors - a perfect balance of great food and natural beauty. The energy is light, airy, natural, and just what our soul craves.
Meat-free and at one with nature - our restaurant serves plant-based vegan food, naturally, when you think of vegan -boring comes to mind, but with Indian vegan cuisine your taste buds will be tantalized and your heart warmed - we aim to change your way of thinking about food. Food plays a major part in the spiritual journey as it is linked with our physical, mental, and spiritual well being, food being a symbol of the relationship to our inner self, we serve sattvic food- Sattvic is translated as goodness/purity and the quality of a sattvic diet gives life to the mind, body, and spirit.
The schedule of dining is linked to our Yoga Schedule to ensure that you have high energy and ensures that each cell is fully nourished. We freshly prepare food every day.
By Plane:
The nearest international airport is New-Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. For those who choose to continue their way by air, there are currently domestic flights to nearby Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. From there it is less than 45minute drive by taxi.
By Train:
The closest train stations is Rishikesh (RKSH) but there are very few trains arriving at this stations hence it is better to arrive at Haridwar train station (HW) and take a 30 min taxi ride to Rishikesh.
By Bus:
Buses to Rishikesh leave New-Delhi from the Kashmiri Gate National Bus Stand approximately every hour. The bus ride takes about 7-9 hours and buses don't have toilets so not recommended for people with motion sickness.
