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8 Day Yoga - Meditation Retreat in Dharamshala, Himalayas
Sarvaguna Yoga, Sunil House, Upper Bhagsunag, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India
Budget Yoga and Meditation Retreat India
This retreat aims to enrich your personal yoga and meditation practice and helps you to slow down that fast pace and get back in touch with nature. Unplug yourself from the busy world, rejuvenate, refresh and heal in nature, indulge in healthy nutritious food, and relax your mind with yoga and meditation. Become stronger mentally and find inner peace, live healthier, happier, and lead a qualitative life.
Meet the instructors
Dr. Keshava & Shubham
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Guided meditation practice
- Pranayama, yogic cleansing, and spiritual therapies
- Explore the Himalayan Mountains and Dalai Lama Temple
- True peace at a tranquil Mountain venue
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Gaggal Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Shopping
- Café
- Dining area
- Yoga shala
- Beauty salon
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
During the retreat, you will stay at Sunil Guesthouse in Upper Bhagsu, about two and a half kilometers away from McLeod Ganj town. Its geographical location makes it comfortably away from main markets and distractions, which results in a calm, quiet, and contemplative environment for yoga and meditation practices. As the area around the center cannot be reached by motor vehicles, one can enjoy a true serenity and the peaceful atmosphere of the Himalayas.
While the geographical location of this yoga center provides a calm and quiet atmosphere, the topography of the area naturally brings a meditative disposition, creating an experience of peacefully merging with nature. One can feel that he or she is relaxing in the lap of nature. Located on a flank full of green palm trees and boasting a vibe of a beautiful valley and chirps and tweets of birds, the center truly provides a conducive and spiritual environment for yoga and meditation practices.
The Sunil Guest house has 12 nice deluxe rooms for yoga students only. Each room has a Western-style toilet with a 24-hour hot shower, a wardrobe, a big double bed, blanket, a table & chairs, and free Wi-Fi. These rooms have enough space for two people.
Program
This yoga-meditation retreat covers the following topics:
- Daily two yoga asana classes
- Daily two guided meditation of various types
- Pranayama or yogic breath practice
- Mantra chanting
- Yogic cleansing - Neti practice
- Spiritual therapy
- Guidelines on yogic lifestyle and diet
- Spiritual philosophy discussions
- Question and answer sessions on spiritual yoga
Sample daily schedule
- 07:00 - 08:30 Mantra chanting, pranayama, and guided meditation
- 08:30 - 10:00 Yoga asana
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:30 Free time or local trips
- 13:30 Lunch
- 16:00 Yogic philosophy or question and answer sessions
- 16:45 - Tea
- 17:00 - 18:00 Yoga asana class
- 18:00 - 19:00 Guided meditation, yoga Nidra, or yogic cleansing - Neti
- 19:00 Dinner
Included excursions
A day trek to Triund, a popular hill dubbed the jewel crown of Dharamsala, and a visit to Dhalailama Temple and local markets will be organized and included in the price.
Instructors
Dr. Keshava Murthy, PhD, E-RYT-200, RYT 500+
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Dr. Keshava has been teaching yoga philosophy, meditation and pranayama, therapeutic yoga, principle teachings of original tantra, Sanskrit language and poetry, and Vedic mantra chanting in various academic settings and yoga teacher training centers. He taught more than 100 yoga teacher training courses. Keshava lives a monastic life practicing and teaching yoga, meditation, and spirituality. He is committed to bringing a deep change in the personality of a seeker in order to have a meaningful and blissful life with peace, harmony and universal awareness.
Shubham Dhumal (Shubhu), E-RYT 500+, YACEP
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Subham was born and brought up in central India. A yoga enthusiast from the age of 4, he started learning Yoga from his mother Ms. Anjali and always dreamt about being a Yoga Sadhaka and teacher. Shubham received various certificates and titles from Kaivalyadhama, a well-known Yoga Institute in central India on successful completion of different yoga programs. He has been teaching different styles of Yoga, physiology and Anatomy in various Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) and Yoga Teacher Training programs and various platform since 2013.
Location
This retreat will be held in Dharamsala, close to the Himalayas. The Himalayas, meaning the abode of snow in Sanskrit, are a range of mountains with mighty snow peaks, forming the northern border of the Indian subcontinent. The Himalayas have been a great inspiration for spiritual practitioners, yogis, saints, as well as healers. Experienced by many practitioners and yogis as a very powerful energy center on the Earth, these sacred mountains have been inspiring many people. Dharmashala is located in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Nestled below the mighty snow-clad peaks of the beautiful Himalayan Dhauladhar mountain range, it is a wonderful location with an abundance of natural beauty and spiritual diversity. Dharmashala is the spiritual headquarters of Buddhists all over the world. It is the home of Dalai Lama and the center of the Tibetan exile. Dalai Lama has been living here along with his followers since 1959. His presence and the Tibetan population have made Dharamshala a popular destination for Indian and foreign tourists, including students studying Tibetan culture.
Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj are twin towns located by the Himalayan mountain range. Dharamsala is mainly populated by locals. McLeod Ganj is the abode of Dalai Lama. Many Tibetans have found their permanent settlements in this town and are leading peaceful life. Bhagsunag and Dharmakot are twin beautiful hamlets located two kilometers away from McLeod Ganj. These two villages are relatively calm and quiet and give a conducive atmosphere for yoga and meditation practices. Hence, many yoga and meditation learners chose to come here for their training.
Distances
- Gaggal Airport (DHM), 25 kilometers
- Pathankot, 100 kilometers
- Amritsar, 200 kilometers
- Chandigarh, 250 kilometers
- McLeod Ganj town - 2.5 kilometers
Features
Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Café
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Yoga shala
Services
- Beauty salon
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Food
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners will be served throughout the course with vegetarian, vegan, and organic options, except on Sundays. Nourish yourself with organic vegetarian food. Vegetarian meals are seasonal, balanced, and nutritious. Most of the ingredients are sourced from family-run local markets and organic. There are certainly Indian flavors but also lots of options like raw items.
Breakfasts include local tropical fruits, homemade yogurts, freshly-baked bread, and South Indian breakfast. For lunches and dinners, expect some North and South Indian vegetarian dishes, as well as raw dishes, curries, and salads. Unlimited filtered water, herbal teas, and of course Indian chai are available daily. All of the food is lovingly prepared by a team of Nepali chefs. They are well-versed in accommodating dietary restrictions.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Meditate on the mountains
- Take day trips in the area
- Visit the Dalai Lama Temple and other Buddhistic Monasteries nearby
What's included
- Tuition fee
- Registration fee
- 1 day trek to the popular hill station - Triund
- Visit organized to Dalai Lama Temple and local tourist places
- 7 nights accommodation
- All vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (except on Sundays)
- 2 herbal teas daily
- Unlimited filtered drinking water
- Local airport pick up and drop off
- Retreat handouts and study material
- Sarvaguna yoga kit (t-shirt, stainless-steel water bottle, Neti Pot, stationery, and yoga bag)
- 24-hour hot shower
- Wi-Fi
- 18% GST for online payments
What's not included
- Airfare
- Sunday meals
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DHM
Gaggal Airport
11 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Gaggal Airport (DHM). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Sarvaguna Yoga will pick you up from the airport. The best way for travelers to reach Dharamsala by air is to travel from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is connected to all most all major destinations and all major cities in India. Daily flights are operated from New Delhi to Gaggal Airport, which is about 25 kilometers away from the yoga center.
Alternatively, you can take a flight to Chandigarh (250 kilometers from the yoga center) or Amritsar (200 kilometers away from the center), and then take a pre-paid taxi to McLeod Ganj. It takes four to five hours to reach there. A taxi ride will cost about 5000 INR. If you choose to arrive at Amritsar International Airport, you can reach Dharamsala by taxi, which is a better option.
Arrival by bus
There are daily bus services from Delhi to Dharamsala every evening. It is a 10 to 12-hour journey with a fare of 300 to 1500 INR depending upon the type of bus you choose to travel. Public buses are available from New Delhi and from other major cities. This option is the most economical. Bus services are also available from Manali and Shimla. Sarvaguna Yoga can provide you with more information on how to travel to Dharamsala if you need it.
Arrival by train
There is no direct train to reach Dharamsala. Pathankot is the nearest railway station to reach Dharamsala. Pathankot Railway Station is well connected by rail with all other major cities in India. The distance from Pathankot to the center is about 100 kilometers and it costs around 1500 INR to reach the center by taxi.
Airport: Gaggal Airport
Airport transfer included: Gaggal Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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