Authentic Self Yoga Retreat

Day 1

Welcome to Rishikesh the Yoga capital of the world. As you arrive in the foothills of the Himalayas you will be greeted by the mother Ganges and a cup of chai. Relax, unwind and put your bags down and feet up as we prepare you for the next 10 days of retreating. Yoga and group dinner.

Day 2

Let our practice begin. Morning yoga followed by a healthy breakfast. Now let's hit the incredible town of Rishikesh, walking tour through Lax Manjula followed by a tour through the ruins of the Beatles Ashram with lunch along the way. Evening yoga and group dinner together.

Day 3

Awaken with the sun. After breakfast we set off by bus to the foot hills of the Himalayas. First, stop the famous Vashishtha cave for an early morning meditation followed by a 6-hour drive to a traditional Hindu village. On arrival we will trek to this magical location. Evening yoga, dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 4

Welcome to village life, the simple life. Enjoy your morning yoga practice with sounds of mother nature, followed by breakfast. Learn how the villagers live off the land, collect cattle food and prepare their own meals. Village lunch and rest followed by evening yoga and dinner.

Day 5

A day to explore. Wake up with the sun and enjoy your morning yoga practice, followed by breakfast. Today there is an option to hike to the highest point of the village or unwind and relax with the locals. Group lunch from the land and rest followed by evening yoga and dinner.

Day 6

To the Lake Deorial Tal we go. Today we depart the village with the blessings of the local people for Chopta Valley (2 - 3 hour Drive). On arrival is an optional 7km trek to Lake Deoria Tal situated at 2,500m with lunch along the way. After returning back to our camp we enjoy yoga, a campfire and group dinner. Over night stay in glamping sytle tents.

Day 7

As our mind starts to open, our body will follow. Morning Yoga followed by breakfast with the nature around us. Take some time to rest, reflect and unwind on our Himalayan rest day. Your guides will be sure to add a few suprises today. Evening yoga, dinner and campfire.

Day 8

Can we get much higher. After breakfast today, an optional trek to the Highest Lord Shiva temple in India, 4000mts. After we reach the summit, we will stop at Tungnath temple for a chai and some time to reflect. Later we will enjoy our final night in the Himalayas under the stars with yoga, campfire and group dinner. Overnight stay in glamping-style tents.

Day 9

As we leave the mountains, the memories will remain with us for a lifetime. After our morning yoga practice and breakfast together, we make our way back to Rishikesh. Lunch along the way before arriving at the start point for rafting and rafting down the Ganga for the final 10km back to Rishikesh. Check into our hotel and enjoy a group dinner.

Day 10

A day to relax and enjoy all thing Rishikesh. Rejuvenate with a sleep in and your retreat closing yoga circle. Enjoy your included massage and spend the day as you wish, collect some last-minute gifts, visit an ashram and meet the group for an evening Aarti fire ceremony on the river Ganges. Final dinner as a group.

Day 11

It's time to say goodbye. Enjoy our last breakfast as a group, and according to your flight schedules, we chauffeur you back to the airport. Fly to your future destination with the sweet memories of Mother India. Blessing to you all.