Join our one & two weeks affordable yoga retreats suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners. Samatva Yogalaya is where you can be sure of getting an all-encompassing yoga retreat. We incorporate all those yoga practices that can bring about physical and mental transformation leading to true happiness. The yoga retreat offers you an opportunity to reconnect with the world as you take the journey called life. Your heightened spiritual awareness will enable you see humanity differently and yourself as important part of that humanity.
The integrated approach we offer helps you to tune in to your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. This process brings in healing naturally from within and your perspective about life is bound to change too. Yoga retreats offer you that haven where you can contemplate and meditate in peace and feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Samatva Yogalaya runs on traditional lines and so along with physical hatha yoga practice, we encourage meditation, pranayama, learning of yoga philosophy and also karma yoga or community service.
Even a short stint at the Samatva Yogalaya at Rishikesh will help you redefine your lifestyle and get in touch with your true self. Rishikesh provides you an authentic mountain experience and Samatva Yogalaya offers soothing surroundings. Living in close proximity to the Holy Ganges, temples and nature walks in invigorating Himalayan environment make Samatva Yogalaya the perfect place to find true relaxation and contentment.
The Indian yogic philosophy considers that yoga must positively impact the body, mind and spirit. The yoga retreat programme at Samatva Yogalaya is integrated but we also customise the programme for individual health needs and personal development. You will definitely benefit from expert yoga instructors who will focus only on your individual requirements. The yoga retreat programme also gives you enough time experience other aspects the holy city of Rishikeshhas to offer, like the life along the Ganges, shopping in local markets, treks and white water rafting.
A person who has not adopted yoga and meditation as a way of life will not even realize that the body, mind and spirit work with a different level of energy and so there is no harmony between the three as each has a different wavelength. The body is gross energy and it functions in a visible way. The mind may be a little more subtle, but not nearly so, because when you close your eyes you can see it in the form of moving thoughts. As for your consciousness, the third and the ultimate layer; you will be totally unaware of it.
At Samatva Yogalaya – Rishikesh, India our effort is to help you so that your body, mind and consciousness are all attuned to the same wavelength. This togetherness of the body, mind and spirit helps create a unique musical rhythm that will bring you the highest state of harmony, health and happiness.
All our retreats start on Mondays throughout the year. Arrival and departure on Sundays are recommended.
Yoga retreats are meant to offer you complete relaxation and Samatva Yogalaya encourages you to make the most of the beautiful environment. This is where you can begin your yoga practice as a beginner or advance in your practices without being pushed to compete. Samatva Yogalaya’s yoga retreat is meant for people with all levels of yoga experience or even no yoga experience. At the yoga retreat you will also be able to fulfil your health and wellness goals by learning alternative treatments that can help to alleviate certain health issues. Cleansing and detoxification with the help of a diet are other elements at the yoga retreat that can invigorate you.
Samatva Yogalaya’s yoga retreat is ideal for solo travellers as it offers a safe environment. Whether you are looking for a yoga holiday or a spiritual experience Samatva Yogalaya gives you the opportunity to uplift your spirits and well- being.The yoga retreat heals your body mind and spirit through gentle nurturing, yoga, pranayama and meditation and you will return Home completely de-stressed. The vegetarian food offered at Samatva Yogalaya is simple, natural and immensely nutritious and in keeping with your yogic practices.
| 07:00 a.m. :: Wake Up |
| 07:30 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. :: Yogic Purification (Mon, Thur) |
| 07:30 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. :: Pranayama (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat) |
| 08:30 a.m. :: Herbal Tea or Juices |
| 09:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. :: Ashthanga Yoga Classes (Beginners and Intermediate) |
| 10:45 a.m. :: Breakfast |
| 12:30 p.m. to 01:30 p.m. :: Yoga Philosophy |
| 02:00 p.m. :: Lunch |
| 04:30 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. :: Hatha Yoga Classes (Beginners and Intermediate) |
| 06:30 p.m. to 07:30 p.m. :: Meditation |
| 08:00 p.m. :: Dinner with Group Discussion (Bonfire) |
| 09:30 p.m. :: Lights Out |
Important Notes: Duration of daily yoga classes can be increased, if required.
Daily schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
All aspirants are advised to carefully consider the time and resources required for the course before forwarding the application for the teacher training course. The deposit submitted with the application is not refundable. However, in case of emergencies and other unavoidable exigencies the management at its discretion permits students to go for any other scheduled course within the period of one year.
