Yoga Retreat in RISHIKESh, India
JANUARY 19-26, 2025
Led by Saraswati Clere and Carlos Pomeda
Join us on this transformative retreat to Rishikesh, India and awaken to the spiritual richness of the sacred land. Explore the timeless teachings of the Vedic tradition and discover the hidden truths woven into the fabric of the Cosmos. We will dive deep into yoga and meditation practices, sit in Satsang and community to learn the philosophy of the ancient tradition of Yoga.
Discover the Heart of the Himalayas
OUR RETREAT
Our retreat is designed for:
Yoga teachers and practitioners looking for a deeper understanding and experience of yoga
Meditators and spiritual seekers interested in deepening their understanding of the ancient teachings and practices
Anyone interested in learning how to live yoga
All Levels welcome. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits available.
BHAGAVAD GITA STUDIES
During our retreat we will explore teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and learn how to integrate these teachings and principles of this ancient yogic text, examining its meaning, symbolism, and practical implications for daily life.
Our study sessions will include study, contemplation, journaling, discussion and practices to support our exploration.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
THE RETREAT CENTER
The retreat center is located alongside the sacred Ganges River, a few miles from the town of Rishikesh. At the food of the Himalayas, the peaceful center, surrounded by nature was designed to support living a yogic lifestyle.
There are comfortable cottages with single or double rooms with amazing views of the Ganges River. All the cottages have easy access to the yoga room, meditation hall and dining area.
A TRANSFORMATIVE experience
Sample itinerary
6:30 a.m. | Meditation + Yoga Practice
8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
10:00 a.m. | Yogic Studies
12:30 p.m. | Lunch
2:00 p.m. |Excursions to Sacred Sights
5.00 p.m. | Yoga Practices and Meditation
6:30 p.m. | Dinner
A path of devotion
What’s included
Lodging for 7 nights. Single or Double rooms available
Nourishing Vegetarian Meals
Daily practices: yoga, meditation, breath-work and study sessions
Daily tours to sacred sites
Not included
Flights, taxis
Gratuities
Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
About your Guides
Saraswati Clere, ERYT500, is an Award-winning film-maker and the owner of Yoga Kula. Saraswati is well known for her ability to convey the essence of the wisdom teachings of yoga with exceptional clarity, insight, and relevance to students of all levels and from all walks of life. Saraswati teaches with a combination of rigor and challenge balanced with sensitivity, humor, and compassion.
Carlos is steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during more than 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 years of those as a monk of the Saraswati order. During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga. He combines this experience with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees - one in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley and the other in Religious Studies from U.C. Santa Barbara.
Investment
$1150 Shared Room - pay before 5.20.24 after $1250
$1650 Single room - pay before 5.20.24 after $1750
$500 deposit required to save your spot.
Payment plan available.
Kindly note, airfare to India is not included.
LOGISTICS
Travel: Our recommendations
We recommend that you arrive in India a few days earlier to rest and recover from jetlag. You can fly to Delhi. (approx $850 from SFO)
We recommend you stay in a hotel in Delhi, (comfortable hotels by the airport).
Then fly to Dehradun. (approx $160 from Delhi)
We will coordinate with everyone to organize similar arrival times so we can help organize transport to the retreat center. Airfare and transport from the airport is not included in the package price. We are happy to talk about other travel ideas if you wish to travel in India before or after the Retreat. During the retreat we will stay together as a group as we immerse ourselves in the practices.
Visa: You will need a valid passport and, depending on your country of origin, a Visa to travel to India. All US citizens do need a Visa to enter India at this time. You should apply for your Visa early (Visa can take a month) https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/