8 Day Detox Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Yoga-Philosophical Aspects:

• Human Life: Meaning & Aim of Life
• Yoga – Introduction / it‘s origin & development
• Introduction of Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutras
• Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga – Yama, Niyama (social and personal rules and regulations) Asana (physical posture), Pranayama (breathing techniques)
• Concept of three bodies and its role in yoga practice
• Introduction in Karma, Raja Yoga. Meaning, Types, role in yoga
• Kosha and its role in Meditation & Pranayama
• Concept of 5 Koshas
• 3 Nadis, Ida, Pingala, Sushumna. Their role in the practice
• Chakras, general concept & role in daily life
• Panch-Klesha (Five Causes Of Pain & Miseries) / causes of success and failure in Yoga
• Earth, Water, Fire element affirmation in sutras
• Samkhya Darshan, Vedanta Darshan
• Nadis & chakras, the general concept
• What is  Kundalini energy, ways of activation
• Kundalini & Chakra
• Concept of Gunas
• Prakriti & Purusha
• The discipline of Yoga student
• Obstacles in the path of yoga
• Concept of yogic, ayurvedic and vegetarian nutrition
• Concept of 3 Dosha (Vata, pitta, Kapha), how to balance dosha and reduce the weight
• Explanation of taste, how to correct your nutrition plan according to season and daily regime
• Digestive fire and their role for correct nutrition
• Purvakarma and their role in detox therapy
• Panchakarma (how, for whom, when?)

Yoga-physiological Aspects:

• Digestive system, physiology, and problems

Yoga-Practical Aspects:

Asana:

• Asana therapy class will be given according to your health issues
• Natural Relaxation Asana
• Natural standing Asana with External Rotations
• Forward bending Asana
• Backward Extensions
• Spinal Twisting Asana
• Inverted Asana
• Balancing Asana
• Surya-Namaskara
• Meditation Asana
• Thunder-Bolt (Vajrasana) Group Asana
• Lotus (Padmasana) Group Asana

Pranayama & Mudras:

• Introduction to Pranayama
• Basic Pranayama Techniques & Benefits (Abdominal breathing, Preparational breathing, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodana with/without retention, Ujjayi breathing, Bramari, Bhastrika, Shitali, Shitkari, Surya Bheda & Chandra Bheda, Ujja)
• The pranic body
• Parana and lifestyle
• Breathe, health and pranayama
• Breathing and life span
• Sitting Positions for Pranayama
• Kriyas (Body Cleansing Methods): (Neti, Kapalabhati, Trataka, Shanka Prakshalana)
• What are mudra and bandha
• What is Ashwini Mudra, its role in the energy body 
• Dyana, Ajali, Prithvi, Varuna, Shakti, Gyana, Chin, Shambhavi, Khechari Mudra, Hansi mudra, Vayu mudra, Akash Mudra, Shunya Mudra, Surya Mudra, Jalodarnashak mudra, Apan mudra, Pran Mudra, Shankh mudra, Apan Vayu Mudra, Ling Mudra, Dhyan Mudra, Lotus Mudra, ) 
• Moola, Uddyana Bandha, Jalandra
• Shatkarma (concept, aim, safety, performance)
• Obstacles in Pranayama practice

Meditation:

• Standard Meditation Practice (Om Meditation, Trataka, Yoga Nidra, Sound meditation, Mantra meditation, Nadis Meditation, 5 elements meditation, Breath meditation, Hamso meditation, Ajapa/japa, Ida/Pingala spinal rotation, Hridayakasha Dharana, Panchaprana Dharana, Pranava Dhyana)
• Visualisation & concentration
• Obstacles in meditation
• Concept of meditation Step by step
• Postures for meditation practice
• How to integrate meditation in yoga class?
• How to choose an object for meditation?

Schedule:

• 06:00 – 06:30 hrs - Wake up and cleansing

• 06:30 – 07:00 hrs - Shatkriya and herbal tea (yogic cleansing with Jala neti (special techniques of nose cleansing), pooja (mantra recitation & fire ceremony purification)

• 07:00 – 08:30 hrs - Asanas practical class Hatha/Ashtanga style (depending on the week schedule): learning the asana postures under the guidance of an experienced Yoga teacher

• 08:30 – 09:30 hrs - Pranayama: breathing exercises

• 09:30 – 10:30 hrs - Breakfast: special yogic menu

• 10:30 – 11:30 hrs - Yoga Philosophy/Ayurveda

• 11:30 – 12:30 hrs - Free time/therapy time

• 13:00 – 14:00 hrs - Lunch

• 14:00 – 16:00 hrs - Free time/therapy time

• 16:00 – 17:30 hrs - Ashtanga Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga (theory & practice): number of physical postures according to the study program

• 17:30 – 18:30 hrs - Yoga Nidra/ Guided Meditation: guided relaxation practice, meditation, and concentration

• 18:30 – 19:30 hrs - Dinner

• 19:30 – 22:00 hrs - Free time

• 22:00 – 06:00 hrs - Sleep

(The schedule is subject to change)

At the Vedansha Institute, three meals are provided everyday:

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

The three vegetarian yogic meals provided every day are prepared with the intention to heal and nourish your mind, body, and soul. The food is made with the utmost care and love. The cooks and kitchen helpers recite a chant before beginning the cooking process each day to bless and transmit positive energy to the food.

• Cliff Jumping
• River Rafting
• Bungee jumping
• Camping & Bonfire
• Trekking

• Two brief aura check-ups
• 1 Excursion
• 1 T-shirt with the school symbol
• Three daily vegetarian meals
• Ayurvedic massages & steam
• Herbal & Fruit Juices 
• Accommodation for 7 Nights
• Excursion in Himalaya
• Feet Detox 
• Cleansing kit
• Daily detox tea
• Daily practical & theoretical yoga classes
• Mala (a string of beads) energized by Yogacharya Dr. S.K.Pandey-Ji
• Study materials
• Herbs suggestions for well-being
• Accompanying and supporting during the time of staying in the Institute, the help provided 24 Hours

• Airfare
• Insurance
• Local transfers
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions

From IGI Airport to Vedansha Institute of Vedic Science

After arriving at the IGI Airport, you can hire a cab directly for the retreat or you can go to the New Delhi railway station and take a train scheduled for Haridwar. After arriving in Haridwar, you can hire a cab or take a government bus scheduled for Tapovan.