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Yoga Vidya Mandiram is a registered Yoga School centered in the magical Himalayan valley of Rishikesh, India. This is dedicated to restore, explore and impart the purest form of yogic knowledge and its science.Our Yoga School aims to bring forth and maintain the yogic values to their ancient and traditional purity as taught by the yogis of the Himalayan masters. Thus our Yoga School stands a bridge between pure and traditional form and the contemporary format of yoga and meditation learnings
The center is dedicated to restore, explore and impart the purest form of knowledge of Yoga and Meditation to their ancient and traditional purity as taught in the long lineage of the Himalayas by the great yogis. We aim to serve humanity through spiritual re-awakening using our ancient inheritance of the spiritual and philosophical sciences of yoga in general, and Meditation in particular as taught by the great yogis of the Himalayas. Helping people create positive change from the inside out… We honor and encourage all people and the underlying potential for greatness in their lives. Through the practices of yoga and meditation, we teach skills which support each student’s ability to pursue their full potential.
Category
- Ayurvedic Retreats
Styles
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Hatha Yoga
- Karma Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Food Type
- Vegetarian
Meals
- All Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Retreat For
- Solo Traveller
Meet the instructors
ARLENE DE ABREU
I decided on Vidya Mandiram because the dates suited me & I really couldn’t have found a better place. The ashram is slightly out of town so you get to experience the calmness of the mountains and nature all around you. The teachers really know what they’re doing and go out of their way to meet your expectations. I did the 2 weeks Ayurveda course a... Read More
ARLENE DE ABREU
Program
Daily Schedule
Day 1
- Greeting with welcome drink, cold/hot towel, check-in to a well-appointed room
- Ayurveda lunch
- Yoga for jet lag
- Organic spa massage
- Evening tea and orientation
- Dinner
Day 2
- Sun salutation/morning yoga
- Havan
- Breakfast
- Ayurveda doctor consultation/pulse diagnosis
- Ayurveda treatment
- Lunch
- Guided meditation/pranayama
- Ayurveda cooking class
- Ayurveda dinner
Day 3
- Morning yoga/Om Chanting
- Breakfast
- Village tour/temple trek
- Ayurveda treatment
- Ayurveda lunch
- Guided meditation/pranayama
- Ayurveda dinner
Day 4
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast
- Ayurvedic doctor lecture
- Ayurveda treatment
- Ayurvedic detox drinks session
- Ayurveda lunch
- Visit to Beatles Ashram and Ganga Aarti (a rejuvenating and spiritual experience on the banks of Mother Ganga)
- Ayurveda dinner
Day 5
- Classical Hatha yoga
- Breakfast and farewell ceremony
Daily Schedule
Daily Pranayama & Meditation Sessions.
Daily International Therapy Sessions.
Daily Oriental Therapy Sessions.
Daily Personal Yoga Sessions.
Daily Schedule
- Daily 2 Asana Classes
- 1 Daily Guided meditation
- 1 Jungle trekking and nature excursion
- 1 daily sun salutation and breathing techniques
- Daily organic vegetarian and delicious meals
- Musical event with a bonfire
- 2 nights accommodation in dome tents
Day 1
| 05:00 – 6:00 | : | Wake Up! |
| 06:15 – 06:30 | : | Mantra chanting |
| 06:30 – 07:30 | : | Shat-kriyas & Pranayama practices |
| 07:30 – 09:00 | : | Hatha-Yoga (Classical) |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | : | Breakfast and free time |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | : | Session I – Ayurveda Theory & Practice |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | : | Karma Yoga (Seva) |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | : | Lunch |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | : | Self-Study / Self-Practice |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | : | Tea break |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | : | Session II – Ayurveda Treatment & Practice |
| 18:30 – 20:00 | : | Dinner |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | : | Self-Study / Free Time |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | : | Go to Sleep! |
Yoga Theory & Practices
- Mantra Chanting
- Hatha Yoga Asanas
- Breathing & Prananyama Practices
- Bandhas (Lock)
- Sat karma or Cleansing Exercise
- Practice Relaxation & Preparation for Yoga
- Meditation
- Yoga Philosophy, Life-style & Yoga Ethics
