Retreat in india
Nowadays, the practice of yoga is often conditioned by our daily lives, always more rhythmic, always more stressful, always more full. In this turmoil, there is often little room left for meditation, relaxation, breathing or letting go.
This is why one is tempted to take a break for oneself, during vacations, in the temple of yoga: India. Located in the heart of Asia, India is the ideal place for practitioners of traditional yoga, as well as hatha yoga or vinyasa. This open-air yoga center is the perfect place for a retreat!
And by the way, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, has set up a world day for the practice of yoga: June 21st! Since 2015, a yoga teacher or a lambda practitioner therefore have in common to have a day dedicated to their favorite practice.
But while India is a nerve center for a yogi, how can one go there to do a training course? What are the spots designed to enjoy the benefits of yoga in an Indian setting? Here is an overview of the best yoga courses in a country full of richness and contrasts!
Little Cove Yoga Retreat, an Indian yoga workshop in Goa
It is important to know, first of all, that India has hundreds of retreats and yoga courses of all kinds. However, Goa is a coastal state in the west of India which has a very special place in the history of yoga, since it is home to many yogic programs.
Among these are Little Cove Yoga Retreat. Located on the waterfront in an idyllic setting, this yogic retreat is the embodiment of the yoga retreat as we would like to see more of it. On the program :
• Vegetarian menus or menus adapted to everyone's diet (even gluten-free),
• Complementary cooking classes,
• Ayurvedic massages,
• Care of your choice,
• Activities with dolphins or fish according to the desires of each one.
And, in addition to all that, you will have understood it well, yoga classes are given daily, with the aim of searching for inner calm, harmony between body and mind, and closeness with nature.
Because this ecological cottage (composed of 17 dwellings) not only brings us these yoga sessions, but also has an environmentally responsible approach.
Managed by the yogi Mahendra Pardeshi, this retreat promises to be very complete, bringing together the inner and the physical. The whole thing is illustrated by adapted yoga classes given by world-renowned teachers.
For yes, among the "packs" available, the one that interests us is the yoga retreat. Lasting from 10 to 15 days, this retreat welcomes groups as well as professional yogis, at prices defying all western competition. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the cottage, who will be happy to answer you.
Shreyas Yoga Retreat in India, the complete yoga workshop
Ideally located, this yoga retreat is an hour's drive from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. A choice investment, which guarantees that this dream location will be highly prized by yoga nidra enthusiasts, as well as those looking for a full board.
Under the frangipani trees, this yoga workshop has everything to please: a confidential atmosphere, the advantage of having everything nearby, the charm of the region, but also the rigor of an ashram and a real practice of yoga.
For those who do not wish to stray too far from a Western lifestyle, this type of course is ideal, since it combines both modernity in the equipment (spa, ayurvedic treatments, pretty tables, etc.) and a notable tradition (meditation sessions, vegetarian meals, dietary restrictions, etc.).
In this retreat, two formulas are therefore proposed, to link relaxation, yoga teaching, and breathing postures:
• Ashtanga: this is a dynamic yoga, which will put more emphasis on the body and the postures,
• Hatha: Here, the emphasis is more on relaxation, on awakening the mind.
Two rooms, two atmospheres, for a retreat that promises to be very complete and open to a maximum of practitioners. Note that it is also possible to go to the region, and to practice the activities of the surrounding farmers. A bit of local life in so much interior life!
The only catch? despite a rich, qualitative and very complete offer, the prices for one week are accessible to a certain part of the yogic population?
Kalari Kovilakom, the paradise of ayurvedic yoga in India
Located in South India, this complex hosted by "The CGH Earth Group" and certified by the NAHB (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), Kalari Kovilakom is a restrictive yoga retreat that is beneficial to health in more ways than one.
In its 19 fully equipped rooms, different cures are offered, always with the ambition to prove that yoga can be applied to all lifestyles. On the program, different schedules, such as the detox-based program, the special weight program, the complete retreat, or focused on diet.
What do all these programs have in common? The Ayurvedic approach, which will guarantee yoga cures that are quite restrictive, but very effective in regenerating the body. Between meditation musicology and traditional yoga sessions, the idea will be to put one's body and mind to work to bring harmony to one's life.
Property of the descendants of Prince Dharmavar, this yogic retreat will allow everyone to evacuate toxins, according to the number of days chosen. It should be noted that this is indeed a pure and hard yoga retreat, which combines mental and physical. It is therefore not advisable to go sightseeing next door, but to stick to it until the end!
Yoga Vana, a complete course in India
On the slopes of the Himalayas, hides a yoga retreat nestled in the forest: Vana. Based on three pillars (Yoga and Meditation, Emotional Intelligence, and Conscious Living), this retreat combines techniques from around the world with inner healing.
Everything takes place in rather modern, contemporary buildings which, paradoxically, show ancestral yoga therapies conceived around Ayurveda. Acupuncture, cupping (suction cups), or Tibetan massage, so many therapies and practices that come in addition to a yoga curriculum, all a few kilometers from Haridwar, the city of Hinduism par excellence!
A true community, which wants the best for you!
Les amazones parisiennes, a cheap yoga retreat in India
Far from the traditional training courses which imply paying a certain amount of money, the training course proposed by the Parisian Amazons proves to be quite accessible. This group of women organizes trips in Goa (the region of yoga) designed around yoga, and led with a masterful hand by Kevin Frowein and Caroline Nagel.
For a few days, a place is invested to put into action techniques and know-how, which also leaves room for leisure activities. Reconciling inner harmony and pleasure, happiness what! A yoga mat, some breathing postures, a qualified teacher, welcome to India!
In a single or shared room, prices vary, for eight days and seven nights, between 500$ and 1000$. The guarantee to enjoy an idyllic setting, and to have a schedule worthy of the greatest yogis, not bad?
The yoga tree, a simple and effective retreat in India
Finally, here is a beautiful retreat proposed and set up by Agathe Catinat, 45 years old. Agathe has already lived in Goa for two years, which is why the yoga workshop she is developing is taking place there. This typical India is perfect for spiritual and hollistic retreats, especially thanks to the Ashvem beach.
The yoga tree therefore offers a program based on pranayama, meditation, breathing postures, mantras, in short, everything you could wish for when you do a yoga workshop! All this coupled with an initiation/perfection in Ayurveda, in a charming and certified eco-domain: Anahata Retreat.
The course takes place over about six days, for days punctuated by yoga classes, of course, but also the nutritional and hollistic approach. The challenge is to develop and work on the harmony between body and mind, but also to find an inner alignment.
Count 800$ for a complete program with lodging, without the plane ticket, otherwise it would be too much!
India is therefore the ideal place to conduct a yoga retreat in complete serenity, since it is the very time of the discipline. Kundalini, mantra, mindfulness, so many terms that will be very useful to you on the spot, according to your desires, the duration, and your budget.
Through this small selection, there is something for everyone, so treat yourself!
