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Yoga Retreat, the two words with a deep connection with each other. Yoga, you might all aware of it. It is a divine practice with the best possible results physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Retreat is a type of holiday where you let go of your stress, anxiety, and tension. You will revive yourself during a retreat. And a retreat when combined with yoga becomes the best. So, in simple words, take Retreat as a Yoga Holiday.
Now, why do you need a Yoga Holiday, and What Happens in this? Who can come to it? Explore the blog and you will get more information regarding this.
A Yoga Retreat is sometimes, the need of the body, and sometimes of the mind. Let's make it simple, when you find yourself in a stressful situation, when you are surrounded by unnecessary tension, then you look for a holiday, to recharge yourself. But you know what, it works but only for a short time.
After a while, you start feeling the same thing again. But this doesn't happen in the case of a yoga retreat because yoga doesn't show results for a short time instead it makes you strong physically and mentally. A yoga retreat detoxifies your body and mind and after this, you find yourself in a situation where joy is the ultimate goal. You learn to keep yourself happy. It gives you a new life. A new vision to lead your life.
This is the point when you join due to a stressful situation. But Yoga Retreat is not only to join when you are tense but also when you want to learn more about yoga. How? During the Yoga Retreat program, yoga is practised continuously and with a strong determination in a true yogic environment.
Registered and professional yoga teachers will be present during the whole retreat program and they assist you in performing every asana with proficiency. You get to learn a lot about the theoretical and practical aspects of the practice. The schedule of the retreat program is set in a way that you get enough time for everything. Whether it's about learning, practicing, exploring, or enjoying; you get to do it all.
Also, you can join the Yoga Retreat if you are planning to start your yoga journey but before that, want to know a little about it. Then, the Yoga Retreat program is the best option. As it demands no prior skills or experience, you can join it without any second thought and understand the perspective of yoga and the yogic atmosphere.
Yoga Retreat programs generally vary from 3 days, 5 days to 7 days. Some also conduct it for more than 7 days. During this period, you have to stay with the yoga school that is conducting the program as it is a residential retreat.
Meals are also included in the Yoga Retreat program. A particular schedule is fixed and you need to follow it strictly. The schedule is fixed in such a way that it doesn't become a burden on you.
Also, you will get plenty of time to enjoy and explore. Some of the major activities which are done during the yoga retreat program are:
A yoga practice is done during the period. Important and foundational yoga courses are taught by veteran yoga teachers. You need not worry if you are unaware of yoga, you can still do it. Daily 1 to 2 hours are fixed for yoga practice which balances your physical health and helps you in a variety of ways.
Daily 1 hour of meditation practice is included in the yoga retreat program. It is usually done during early morning or evening time. Some conduct the class in the open air and some in a yoga hall. The main motive behind conducting the meditation class is to filter your thoughts and to make you mentally strong and fit.
It helps in removing negativity from your mind and provides you with a new vision of life. Apart from mental health, Meditation is also a good practice for emotional health.
30 minutes or 1 hour of pranayama class is daily performed during the Yoga Retreat. As the location of yoga retreats is mostly in between nature, so, you will get fresh air to breathe. The aim of conducting the class is to help you breathe in the positivity and breathe out the negativity.
Excursions to nearby places are included in the program of Yoga Retreat. You will be taken to some unexplored places where you find the real beauty of nature. The vibe and aura of the place help you in getting back to your true self. You will love the places.
As in a Yoga Retreat, you are not alone. Some like-minded people come here with different motives. You develop strong connections with them and at the end of the retreat, besides the memories, you also get many lifetime friendships.
The most activating and relaxing practice of sound healing is practiced daily during a yoga retreat program. It provides you with a refreshing effect and helps you cope with harsh emotional and mental situations. It soothes your brain cells. Sound Healing Therapy is performed with the use of a special Tibetan Bowl.
In this, a stick-type instrument is rolled down the corners of the bowl which generates vibrations that directly reach your brain. It then provides a calming and relaxing effect.
Ayurvedic massage is done with warm and herbal oils to rejuvenate your body and mind. This helps enhance the circulation of the body with its cleansing and refreshing effect. There are various types of Ayurvedic Massage and during the retreat session, you are relaxed with some of these.
Besides conducting practical yoga classes, theoretical classes of yoga are also included in the program of a Yoga Retreat. It helps you in uncovering the ultimate truth of the human and the universe. As per yoga philosophy, Yoga is all about union; Union of the body, mind, and soul. It makes you understand how the practice of yoga works and why it is important.
Ganga Aarti is the most spiritual and powerful activity which is included in Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh. Every evening, when the sun starts to set, several ghats of Rishikesh sparkle with the illuminating lights of Diyas, and soothing sounds of bhajanas and mantras.
With proper rituals, Ganga Aarti is performed to worship Goddess Ganga, i.e. the Ganges River. In the Yoga Retreat program, you get to experience this charming activity.
As per Vedic Rituals, in Hindu Culture, every new thing is started with a Havan or Fire Ceremony as it is considered auspicious. Fire is considered the most pious in our culture. It cleanses the atmosphere and spreads positivity in the environment. The Yoga Retreat also get started with the ceremony of Vedic Havan done by a priest with proper rituals and mantras.
These are some basic activities included in a Yoga Retreat. There are many things besides these and you will going to love all of them.
I am damn sure there is one question that is continuously running in your mind from the start of the blog, i.e. who can join it? Let's make you happy, "Everyone can join it; even the beginners in yoga too". Moreover, you can join the course if,
Now, you might be thinking where can we join such a soothing experience of a yoga retreat? There is no other better option than Rishikesh for this program. There are many instances to prove this. Rishikesh is known as the yoga capital of the world. So, you will get the best yoga practice here in the city.
The environment and the aura of the city are such that it attracts you easily towards the program. Rishikesh is surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas and is sacred by the holy river Ganges. There are many temples and ashrams which purify the atmosphere of the city. The chanting of the mantra, aarti, bhajans, and other spiritual activities relieves your soul. You just enter into the city and trust me you get a whole new vibe.
Half of your stress vanishes by just visiting the place. There are many registered yoga schools and ashrams in the city, located in beautiful surroundings. They conduct various yoga retreat programs from time to time to help you recharge yourself. There are also many aesthetic locations with strong mythological and historical stories associated with them.
Though there are many options in Rishikesh for a Yoga Retreat Program yet we advise you to join Rishikesh Yog Temple, a registered yoga school for this lifetime experience. There are many reasons for this but you get to know it well when you join a course with us.
To learn more about Yoga Retreat at Rishikesh Yog Temple, you can contact us at +91-8077023211 or email us at rishikeshyogtemple@gmail.com.
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