7 Day Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Course Certification

Upon course completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. All retreat courses are valid as Continuing Education (CE) training hours for yoga teachers. Yoga retreats do not count towards yoga teacher training hours, nor does it certify you as a yoga teacher.

About the Retreat

This yoga and Ayurveda retreat combines the principles and practices of both yoga and Ayurveda to create a comprehensive wellness experience. Yoga and Ayurveda are sister life sciences that originate from ancient India and share a common goal of promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

In this retreat, participants have the opportunity to deepen their understanding and practice of both yoga and Ayurveda in a supportive and immersive environment. The retreat will be held in Yoga Vidya Mandiram in Rishikesh, India. This will allow individuals to disconnect from their everyday routines and focus on self-care and self-discovery.

The retreat typically includes a combination of yoga sessions, Ayurvedic treatments, workshops, lectures, and guided activities, all tailored to the specific needs and goals of the participants.

• Here are some key components as part of the yoga and Ayurveda retreat:
• 1. Yoga Practices

The retreat offers daily yoga sessions led by experienced yoga teachers. These sessions may include asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, and relaxation techniques.

The yoga practices aim to improve flexibility, strength, and balance, and cultivate mindfulness.

2. Ayurvedic Consultations

Participants will receive individual Ayurvedic consultations to determine their unique constitution (dosha) and identify any imbalances. Based on these assessments, personalized recommendations for diet, lifestyle modifications, and Ayurvedic therapy recommendations are provided to support overall well-being.

3. Ayurvedic Workshops and Education

This retreat often includes educational workshops and lectures on Ayurvedic principles, dietary guidelines, herbal remedies, and lifestyle practices. Participants can gain knowledge about Ayurveda and learn how to incorporate its principles into their daily lives.

4. Ayurvedic Treatments

During the retreat, the participants will be offered Ayurvedic treatments. These may include Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring on the forehead), Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation), and other Ayurvedic bodywork techniques.

5. Mindfulness and Self-Reflection

The retreat includes guided meditation practices to cultivate self-awareness, introspection, and internal personal growth.

By combining the transformative practices of yoga and Ayurveda, our retreat aims to create a holistic experience that promotes physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual connection.

While this retreat explores the basic concepts, and learning of Ayurveda as the highlight of the program, the curriculum also integrates yoga asana and pranayama practices on a daily basis to bring balance into students’ practice. For asana practices, the school focuses on Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga styles of Asana (Posture).

The aspirants will go through 6 days of training with 1 rest day. On this rest day, the school helps to arrange a half-day excursion for students. The excursion may involve visits to one of the sacred Himalayan sites in / near Rishikesh.

The rest day usually falls on a Sunday but may be shifted to a weekday to avoid tourists' events, festivals, or traffic in Rishikesh. Excursion organized by the school is included in the course fee and the destination would be selected by the school.

This Retreat is Suitable For

• Fresh beginners or beginners with basic knowledge of yoga and Ayurveda
• Want a short break from a busy and fast lifestyle to refresh and balance the body and mind
• Want to understand the nature of your body through an Ayurvedic perspective

Those looking for a balanced lifestyle through Yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom, science, and practices

• Are registered RYT and want to collect Continuing Education (CE) training hours
• Course Curriculum:

Theory

• Introduction to Ayurveda (History), Basic Concepts of Ayurveda, and 5 Element Theory
• Philosophy of yoga and Ayurveda
• Ayurveda Guna, Dosha Sub-types
• Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya: Three Pillars in Ayurveda
• Ayurveda Dietetics, and Dhatus Concept
• Srotaas and Disease Classification

Treatment

Personalized Dosha Assessment Session

Abhyangam

Nasyam

Spinal Basti, Kati Basti and Griva Basti

Shirodhara

• Yoga Theory and Practices
• Introduction to yoga
• Mantra Chanting
• Hatha yoga asanas
• Breathing and Pranayama Practices
• Sat karma or Cleansing Exercise
• Practice Relaxation and Preparation for yoga

Meditation

Daily Schedule

This retreat is their longest yoga retreat with half-day excursions on rest days. During this yoga teacher training, you will be provided with three vegetarian meals, including afternoon masala tea.

They encourage the students to go sleep early before 22:00 as that is conducive to the yoga retreat.

Typical Daily Schedule

• 05:00 to 06:00 Wake up
• 06:15 to 06:30 Mantra chanting
• 06:30 to 07:30 Shat-kriyas and pranayama practices
• 07:30 to 09:00 Hatha yoga (classical)
• 09:00 to 10:00 Breakfast and free time
• 10:00 to 11:00 Session I – Ayurvedic Theory & Practice
• 11:00 to 12:00 Session II – Ayurvedic Treatment
• 12:00 to 12:30 Karma yoga (seva)
• 12:30 to 14:30 Lunch
• 14:30 to 16:00 Self-study / self-practice
• 16:00 to 16:15 Tea break
• 16:30 to 18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
• 18:00 to 19:00 Relaxation and Meditation practice
• 19:00 to 20:00 Dinner
• 20:00 to 21:00 Self-study / free time
• 21:00 to 22:00 Go to sleep

Schedule is subject to changes based on the Ayurvedic Doctor's availability on a specific day.

Please note that on the first day, the course will start with an opening fire ceremony at 10:30. Yoga Vidya Mandiram advise that you arrive at least 1-2 hours early to settle into your room and take your time before the course starts. However, if your journey will be a long one, you may plan to arrive a day early to give yourself time to recover from your journey.

• Important Note
• Official Check-in Time: 14:00 - 21:00
• Official Check-out Time: 12:00

Early check-in is possible only if room is available, ready and requested in advance before arrival. Early check-in would be possible only starting from 09:00 onwards. They usually keep rooms available on the first day of the course, so students can check-in when they arrive in the morning.

Late check-in is not possible after 21:00.

Please take into account the check-in time to plan your arrival at the school. Many international flights landing in Delhi and overnight transports means arriving in Rishikesh at night. Their school does not have 24 hours check-in, but they can help with taxi pick-up 24 hours and transfer you safely to a hotel / hostel with 24 hours check-in service, if needed.