THEMATIC RETREAT ON YOG VEDANTA Yog-Vedantic Retreat

Length of stay: 10 night Arranged throughout the year

Vedanta Yoga is one aspect of Yogic practice that was started by the ancient Himalayan Gurus. The term, “Vendanta” means the attainment of the end goal of the Vedas. The Vedas are mankind’s oldest scripture, containing the wisdom of all ages. The last part of the Vedas is made up of the Upanishads, whose sublime philosophy is called Vedanta

In addition to a regular practice of asanas and other Yogic techniques, the Himalayan Gurus and sages have recommended the practice of Vedantic meditation. Practicing these three aspects of Yoga training together helps in stabilizing the mind, strengthening the body, and nourishing the awakened energies of the body. One of the main inquiries of Vedantic meditation is the contemplation of who we are in our essence.

This retreat has been designed as per Vedic principles and will include Life style analysis and coaching with holistic and traditional approach from Vedas and Yoga.

Environment: Rishikesh, Yoga, Meditate, Eat, and Learn in Himalayas.

Goals

Enhancing spiritual-knowing yourself by comprehensive physical, mental & diet approaches. Making life simpler and easier are other pillars by knowing the principles that has been mentioned thousands of years ago in Vedas. Increasing physical flexibility by doing simpler form of Yoga. Enhance the digestive power by increasing the functionality of “JatarAgni” by knowing important herbs and yogic techniques.

Inclusions

• Stay
• Three sattvic meals, plus healthy snacks
• Welcome package
• Pre-arrival guide that would include health and lifestyle questionnaire
• Introduction Session
• Satsang-Theoretical sessions of guided meditation
• Practical sessions of guided meditation
• Theoretical sessions Yoga
• Practical sessions of guided Yoga
• Ayurvedic Consultation/Therapies (This would depend on length of the length of stay and the location)
• Healthy eating plans and cooking classes

Exclusions:

• Insurance
• Local Travelling
• Local sight-seeing and Trekking.
• Any meal other than standard meals (Any other meals are not recommended during the retreats as they hinder the progress)