Yoga-Meditation Retreats- Dharamsala & Goa

10 Day Yoga-Meditation Wellness Retreat

(Click Here for Schedule & Fee Details:  Dharmasala & Goa) 

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  • This retreat aims to enrich your personal Yoga and meditation practice and help you to slow down the fast pace and get back in touch with nature.
  • Unplug yourself from the Busy world, Rejuvenate, Refresh and Heal in the nature, indulge in the healthy nutritious food and relax your mind with Yoga and Meditation.
  • Become stronger mentally and find inner peace, live healthier, happier, and lead a qualitative life.

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What is included: 

  • Local Airport Pick up & Drop off
  • 9 nights Single Private Room accommodation with Wi-if
  • All meals- (Healthy, organic, vegan food)
  • 2- Herbal teas daily
  • Unlimited Filtered Drinking Water
  • Sarvaguna Yoga Kit(T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, Yoga bag)
  • A day trek to popular hill station- Triund
  • Visit organised to Dalai Lama Temple and local tourist places

 What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Meals on Sunday
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

 Accommodation

(Check-in Time:  

12:00 Pm &

Check-out Time:

10:00 am)

During the Retreat, you will stay at Sunil house in Upper Bhagsu, about two and a half kilometers away from McLeod Ganj town. Its geographical location makes it comfortably away from main markets and distractions, which results in a calm, quiet, and contemplative environment for yoga and meditation practices. As the area around the center cannot be reached easily by motor vehicles, one can enjoy a true serenity and the peaceful atmosphere of the Himalayas.

While the geographical location of this yoga center provides a calm and quiet atmosphere, the topography of the area naturally brings a meditative disposition, creating an experience of peacefully merging with nature. One can feel that he or she is relaxing in the lap of nature. Located on a flank full of green palm trees and boasting a vibe of a beautiful valley and chirps and tweets of birds, the center truly provides a conducive and spiritual environment for yoga and meditation practices.

The Sunil  House has a few nice  rooms reserved for yoga students only. Each room has western style toilet with 24 hour hot shower, a big double bed, blanket, study table, a chairs and free Wi-Fi. These rooms have enough space for two people to stay.

Your room will be reserved in the  Guest House (On site accommodation), where the Sarvaguna Yoga Centre is located, on first cum first serve basis, if all the rooms are full in the Guest house,  your accommodation will be arranged in the immediate neighbouring guest houses very close to the school. Accommodation charges are included in the course fee.

Food:

Nourish yourself with Organic Vegetarian food. Vegetarian meals that are seasonal, balanced & nutritious.

Most of the ingredients are sourced from family-run local markets, and organic. There are certainly Indian flavours, but also lots of options like raw items.

Breakfasts include local tropical fruits, homemade yogurts, freshly-baked bread and South Indian breakfast

For lunch & dinner, expect some North & South Indian vegetarian dishes, as well as raw dishes, curries & salads.

Unlimited filtered water, herbal teas, and of course Indian chai are available daily. All of the food is lovingly prepared by a team of Nepali chefs. They are well-versed with accommodating dietary restrictions.

 Program

This Yoga-meditation retreat covers the following topics:

  • Daily 2- Yoga Asana Classes
  • Daily 2- guided meditation of various types
  • Pranayama/Yogic Breath practice
  • Mantra Chanting
  • Yogic cleansing – Neti practice
  • Spiritual therapy
  • Guidelines on yogic lifestyle and diet
  • Spiritual philosophy discussions
  • Question and answer sessions on spiritual yoga

Sample daily schedule 

  • 6:30- 7:55 am – Mantra chanting, pranayama, and guided meditation
  • 7:55-8:10 am – Tea Break
  • 8:10 – 9: 40 am – Yoga Asana
  • 9:40 am  –  Breakfast
  • 11 am -1:15 pm-  Free time
  • 1  pm – Lunch
  • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Guided Meditation/ Question and answer sessions
  • 4:45 Pm –  Tea
  • 5 – 6:15 pm – Yoga Asana Class
  • 6:15-7 pm- Guided Meditation/ Yogic cleansing-Neti
  • 7 Pm- Dinner

Teachers:

  1. Dr.Keshava- M.Sc,PhD(Psy), M.Sc (Yoga), M.A. (Sanskrit), M.A (Vedanta Philosophy).
  2. Mr. Shubham – E-RYT-500+

 Retreat location-01 Dharamsala

This Retreat will be held in Dharamsala, close to the Himalayas. The Himalayas, meaning the abode of snow in Sanskrit, are a range of mountains with mighty snow peaks, forming the northern border of the Indian subcontinent. Himalayas have been a great inspiration for spiritual practitioners, yogis, saints, as well as healers. Experienced by many practitioners and yogis as a very powerful energy center on the Earth, these sacred mountains have been inspiring many people.

Dharmashala is located in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Nestled below the mighty snow clad peaks of the beautiful Himalayan Dhauladhar mountain range, it is a wonderful location with an abundance of natural beauty and spiritual diversity.

Dharmashala is the spiritual headquarters of Buddhists all over the world. It is the home of Dalai Lama and the center of theTibetan exile. Dalai Lama has been living here along with his followers since 1959. His presence and the Tibetan population has made Dharamshala a popular destination for Indian and foreign tourists, including students studying the Tibetan culture.

Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj are twin towns located by the Himalayan mountain range. Dharamsala is mainly populated by locals. McLeod Ganj is the abode of Dalai Lama. Many Tibetans have found their permanent settlements in this town and are leading a peaceful life.

Bhagsunag and Dharmakot are twin beautiful hamlets located two kilometers away from McLeod Ganj. These two villages are relatively calm and quiet and give a conducive atmosphere for yoga and meditation practices. Hence, many yoga and meditation learners chose to come here for their training.

How to Get There

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Gaggal Airport (DHM). Sarvaguna Yoga will pick you up from the airport. The pick-up is included in the price. The best way for travelers to reach Dharamsala by air is to travel from New Delhi Airport. New Delhi Airport is connected to all most all major destinations and all major cities in India. Daily flights are operated from New Delhi to Gaggal Airport, which is about 25 kilometers away from the yoga center. Alternatively, you can take a flight to Chandigarh (250 kilometers from the yoga center) or Amritsar (200 kilometers away from the center), and then take a pre-paid taxi to McLeod Ganj. It takes four to five hours to reach there. A taxi ride will cost about 4000 INR. If you choose to arrive at Amritsar International Airport, you can reach Dharamsala by taxi, which is a better option.

Arrival by bus

There are daily bus services from Delhi to Dharamsala every evening. It is a 10 to 12-hour journey with a fare of 300 to 1300 INR depending upon the type of bus you choose to travel. Public buses are available from New Delhi and from other major cities. This option is the most economical. Bus services are also available from Manali and Shimla. Sarvaguna Yoga can provide you more information on how to travel to Dharamsala if you need.

Arrival by train

There are no direct train to reach Dharamsala. Pathankot is the nearest railway station to a reach Dharamsala. Pathankot Railway Station is well connected by rail with all other major cities in India. The distance from Pathankot to the center is about 100 kilometers and it costs around 1500 INR to reach the center by taxi.

ALTITUDE AND WEATHER: The altitude here is between 1,250 and 1,982 meters. In the months of April to July, the temperature is maximum 35 degree Celsius. The Monsoon season starts in July and lasts till September

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Retreat Location-02: Agonda Beach, Goa : Check out the details here

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How to Register/ Apply: Please fill up the online application form .and send to us in order to register yourself for one week Meditation retreat . Your application will be processed in a day or two and you will be informed though email about your acceptance into the course.

(Please contact us at: info@sarvagunayoga.org if you have not received any information from us within two days after sending your online application).
Upon acceptance into the Retreat, you will be required to pay registration fee of  € 200 for the Retreat, as early as possible to get a final confirmation of your spot. Please note that your spot in the course will be confirmed only after receiving the Registration fee.

How to pay the Registration fee: After reviewing your Application, we will send you a PayPal request of €200  with detailed instructions regarding how to pay the registration fee. Once you have received the PayPal request from us, you will be able to pay the Registration fee online using your credit card or bank account. Please note that the Registration fee is a part of the whole fee.

How to pay Balance course Fee: Balance course fee has to be paid upon arrival in cash either in INR, Euros, US Dollars or British Pounds only. No other currency will be accepted.

Note: The Retreat Participants who choose to pay the remaining course fee in cash on arrival need to sign up the written agreement and accept the rules and regulation of our cancellation policy. If you are not paying the total course fee minimum two days before the commencement of the course, nor signing the written agreement will result in losing the registration fee and cancellation of enrolment.

Refund/Cancellation policy:

  • A reservation requires a deposit of €200 of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

Due to organizational expanses, fixed travelling costs of our teaching team, and the accommodation reservations in advance, the paid course fee including the Registration fee of €200  is strictly non-refundable, non-cancellable and non-transferable. If you need to cancel the course due to unavoidable reasons the Course fee (excluding Registration fee) can be adjusted in any future course you attend with Sarvaguna yoga within one year from the date of booking. To reschedule your course you must inform us at least One Month before the starting date of your rescheduled course ( you also need to apply for the course again and pay the registration fee), otherwise you may lose your course fee entirely.

Please contact us at info@sarvagunayoga.org if you need any further Information or clarification.

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