Yoga Retreat
'Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha'
In recent times the definition of Yoga is being limited to mind and body along with physical and mental wellness. However, Vedanta tells us that our true identity is beyond mind and body. These objects only reflect on the light of Atman or the self.
The practices of different paths of Yoga are now limited to Asana/Postures, Pranayama/Breathing and meditation only. In addition, the general understanding of Yoga has shifted to physical stretches only.
The term 'Yoga' comes from the Sanskrit word Yuj, which means union. Yoga, in fact, is the union or the realisation of oneness of Self and God. In Vedantic words, it is the oneness of Atman and Brahman. To realise that our true self is not apart from God. In other words it can be understood as the removal of ignorance which is the cause of suffering and duality. With the practice of any of the paths of Yoga, we come over that ignorance to realise our true nature as "Sat Chit Ananda,the nature of blissful conciousness.
The one week Yoga Retreat along with a trek focuses not only on physical and mental wellness but also on your spiritual growth. Our aim will be providing you the knowledge of Yoga as it is and dealing equally with spiritual part as well. At the end of the retreat, you will know how Yoga goes beyond mind and body and be motivated to practice spirituality on regular basis.
Topics and Practices:
- Introduction to Yoga
- Different paths of Yoga
Jnana, Bhakti, Raja and Karma Yoga - Ashtanga Yoga
- Advaita Vedanta
- Types of Bodies and Karma
- Chakra and Kundalini Energy
As we will be doing it along with a trek, here is the outline itenary for seven days:
| From | To | Hiking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Pokhara | Haljure | 1 Hr |
| Day 2 | Haljure | Lespar | 2 Hrs |
| Day 3 | Lespar | Sarga | 1 Hrs |
| Day 4 | Sarga | Jaljala | 3 Hrs |
| Day 5 | Jaljala | Kokhe Danda | 3 Hrs |
| Day 6 | Kokhe Danda | Taprang | 2 Hrs |
| Day 7 | Taprang | Pokhara | 1 Hr |
Daily Schedule:
| Activities | |
|---|---|
| Morning | Pranayama, Meditation, Exploration |
| Afternoon | Asana Practice, Hiking, Exploration |
| Evening | Spiritual Discourse, QnA, Guided Meditation |
Total Cost Per Person: $650
Minimum 4 persons
The cost includes:
- Three meals+tea/coffee during trek
- Accomodation during trek
- An experienced Yoga Teacher
- A Guide and a porter
- ACAP Permits
- Transportation from and back to Pokhara
- A Discover Parbat Tshirt