I am delighted to be partnering with Katrina from Big Sista Adventures to offer this 7 night Iyengar yoga adventure into the spiritual heart of India for a week of yoga, meditation, Yoga Sutras and cultural exploration. Each day will be filled with yoga and small group tours to local temples, museums and learning centres.
The Yoga Retreat
Arrive Sunday 25 October – retreat commences with an afternoon restorative class and a group meal.
Depart Sunday 1 November – retreat concludes following our morning practice.
The Accomodation
We will stay together in a peaceful, humble Ashram on the banks of the holy Ganges River. The Ashram is light and spacious with common sitting and dining areas. The rooms are basic, clean and comfortable and each has a private bathroom. The Ashram is beautifully maintained throughout and a small library, containing Yoga books from many schools of thought is available for your use.
Daily brunch, includes delicious home made yogurt, all the usual Indian favourites and a few new ones too. Fresh fruit and herbal teas are available throughout the day. Some other meals and light refreshments will also be included. There is a cook in the ashram and there are also several restaurant options close by.
About Varanasi
Varanasi is steeped in tradition and yoga is taught across the city in Shalas of all sizes. Morning practices are a common site with a larger public practice held each day at Assi Ghat, the steps to the River.
Pilgrims come fo Varanasi from all over to worship and bathe in the Ganges River - the most sacred of Indian rivers and a goddess in her own right, she has been a place of worship and pilgrimage for millennia.
Ayurveda, Sanskrit, classical music and dance are all taught and practiced here. Sounds of chanting, temple bells and the cacophony of everyday life are never far away. Varanasi is also home to the Benares Hindu University and has a long association with the study of Indic thought and Buddhist studies.
Varanasi holds the hopes, dreams, tears and prayers of the countless who have made pilgrimages here over the ages. It’s palpable. For many this is the trip of a life time!
Retreat Exclusions
· Return air-fares.
· We can assist you with all travel arrangements, online visas and India domestic flight bookings on request. We aim to make this an easy and memorable trip for you.
· Tourist Visa – approx. $80 check and must be applied for in advance
Retreat Inclusions
Twice daily Iyengar yoga classes
7-nights accommodation
Daily brunch
Welcome dinner plus some other meals and a Friday night party which includes a dinner and a classical music and dance concert.
Airport transfers
Organised daily activities
We offer responsible and ethical tourism by working with local families to ensure an authentic cultural exchange.
Your Investment:
Twin share $1500 per person
Single share $1700 per person
Deposit $500 at the time of booking
Full payment required By June 1, 2020
Part Payment plans are available on request
Our Co-host:
Our co-host is Katrina, from NPYR, and Big Sista Adventures. Katrina has 40 years of experience traveling and living in India, speaks passable Hindi and has a deep cultural understanding of the country. Katrina will help us step beyond the tourist layer to discover the delights and complexities that make up the colourful tapestry of life in Varanasi, India for a rich and rewarding experience.
“Please consider joining me on retreat in 2020. Give yourself the opportunity to step away from the routine of daily to-do lists, and steep in a practice of daily yoga, contemplation and gratitude. Setting intentions and creating space to re-emerge and return home feeling open, nourished and refreshed.”
Kellie xx
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New Students
If you have not attended one of Kellie’s classes or practiced Iyengar yoga before, it's recommended that you attend a class before booking.
New students, please contact us prior to booking.