Welcome for 10 days Sound Healing and Qigong Yoga retreat in Rishikesh. Located by the Holy River Ganga, Rishikesh also known as the world capital of Yoga, is one of the most spiritually charged places on the planet. Being here is truly a Blessing, and invites Magic to happen.

So COME! Come and flow with us through a variety of unique practices, walk and feel the beauty of nature, contemplate sunsets by the Holy River, spoil yourself with some personalized treatments, enjoy locally sourced chef prepared ayurvedic meals, explore the charm of Rishikesh… And simply, discover what it feels to be Here and Now, in every moment and every movement of Life.

A well rounded vacation that will leave you feeling fulfilled and rejuvenated!

SO…

For only 19,900 Rs…

• 10 Days / 9 Nights Accommodation, from 15th to 24th October 2021
• Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Herbal Tea
• Daily Qigong class, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, and gentle Yoga Asana
• Access to WIFI
• An evening out to visit Ganga Arti
• An evening out to attend a Live musical session
• A possibility to be guided by the ayurvedic doctor in charge of the place*
• Individual therapies on request (Reiki, personalized Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing , a wide range of ayurvedic treatments) *

* Please note that those services are available at an additional cost.

Transportation fees are not included either, but we can help in arranging taxis from / to Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) if needed.

RELAX… It’s Your Time!

The world is presently going through a time of great tension and stress. We all have been pushed away from the comfort zone, invited to find new ways to deal with Life. It is a time of Chaos, where we do not know what tomorrow will be. Through that Chaos, there is a beautiful opportunity to Rebuild, Recreate and Transform. It is a time of “Renaissance”, so let us approach this time with ease and grace, away from fear, where space and true relaxation are. From there, something new can flourish.

This retreat is for, whoever you are, no matter how old you are or wherever you are from. It is for YOU, who want to take a step out of the world for an instant and simply relax, in order to connect to Life from an empowered state, in Health, Vitality, Fullness and Joy.

Motivated by serving you in the best way, Joshita, Ruslan, Rahul and Jayanti, an international and skillful team, will share amazing and unique practices that they are passionate about and that have been a great support of transformation in their lives. They feel that what works for them may work for you. From the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra to Sound healing modalities, from Yoga asana to Qigong, they will guide you through an inner journey where you may find many treasures. Their intention is to give you a Feel of what those practices could bring, hoping that you would be eager to implement some of them in your daily life. Transformation is an ongoing process; it has to be cultivated every moment.

When society always calls us outside, pushing us to always do more, we want here to allow Space for you to BE and simply, REST.

6.15-6.45: Chai / Herbal Tea

7.00-8.20: Qiqong

8.20-8.45: Yoga Nidra or Sound healing

9.00-10.00: Breakfast

10.00-1.00: Free Time *

1.00-2.00: Lunch

2.00-5.00: Free Time *

5.00-6.00: Gentle Yoga

6.00-7.00: Sound Healing or Yoga Nidra

7.00-8.00: Dinner

This is the schedule that will be followed most of the days; slight changes at times are to be made related to specific activities planned (such as visiting Ganga Arti, enjoying a musical evening with renowned musicians,…). You will get a detailed schedule the day of your arrival.

* During your free time, you can do whatever feels right,… or not do anything at all! Discovering around, having a personal treatment, reading a book or taking a nap,… Disconnect from the world as much as you can and be with yourSelf, minimizing the use of mobile phones, avoiding too much chattering and not getting involved in any sort of work; those are our suggestions, not mandatory of course, but they will allow you to make the best out of your stay. Sometimes, we need to withdraw to come back in a new way.

If you feel not to join the activities at times, it is all up to you. Allowing that sense of Space and Freedom is on what that retreat is based on.

ACCOMODATION

You are warmly welcomed at Shanti Makaan. Close by Nature, the place has an extremely peaceful and quiet feel that immediately drops you in a relaxation mode.

Check out the website for more informations and pictures: www.shantimakaan.com

The rooms are specially designed keeping in mind personal space, for the relaxation one needs. Accommodation provided is single occupancy. Hygienic well facilitated rooms with contemporary settings, clean washrooms, hot running water and wifi access. A terrace on a stunning view of the jungle with mango orchid trees and mountains, various breeds of birds. An elegant and cozy common space that is a bubble out of time, where you will have your meals and simply, relax.

FOOD

All starts with what we put in the body! We serve detoxifying delicious Ayurvedic meals ( not oily or heavy) freshly prepared by our in-house Chef. Meals are served thrice a day with an organic touch keeping in mind the benefits and composition of different herbs and spices in Ayurveda. Our well-trained Chefs ensure that everyone is provided with what they need. Herbal Tea will be available for you all day long.

QIGONG BY RUSLAN

Originated from China, Qigong is a powerful energy practice based on slow and simple movements, accessible to everyone. You will explore this practice with Ruslan, who has been dedicated to it for several years.

Ruslan has a pronounced interest and knowledge in Health, so what he practices and shares are based on the idea of finding within, a natural place of balance and health, where Life just flows through. Not only into Qigong, has he also been exploring the yoga asana practice for a decade. His willingness to grow and transform brought him to many traditions such as Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Shavaism.

Ruslan will guide you through the practice of Qiqong in a very meaningful, simple and profound way. You will learn how to connect with your cells and make them happy, to bring about Health and Vitality.

YOGA NIDRA BY JOSHITA

Yoga Nidra is an old age practice of Yoga. It’s a sleep based meditation where we relax as deeply as in sleep while being awake. Its exactly like ‘going to sleep state’ and since sleep is natural to us, this practice easily helps to experience ‘gap of nothingness’ or ‘point of stillness’. Once we experience this stillness, it is easier to carry this state in our daily lives and this practice allows us to do that without much effort. Yoga Nidra is all about effortlessness, state of let go, where nothing needs to be done but just Being.

It will be facilitated by Joshita, who brings her perspective and personal experience of learning and facilitating Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra for several years. Her first experience of relaxation into Yoga nidra after an Asana class made her realize that life is not what we see but beyond, and that it is not difficult to let things go as we think it is. Through Yoga Nidra, she felt that Stillness exists within us, undistorted by what we do or don’t do, constant and accessible anytime. Joshita is a certified Yoga Nidra Faclitator and is also offering courses on Yoga Nidra. She is excited to share her experience with you, and see what it can bring for you.

SOUND HEALING BY JAYANTI

Sound brings us to what we are. It is an amazing guide in connecting with the deeper part of us, that is pure Silence and Peace. Sound healing (with Tibetan bowls, gong, crystal bowls…) moves us, it touches us in the real sense of it, creating vibrations that penetrate all the corners of the body, each and every cell; it induces the brainwaves to slow down, allowing some reset and expansion to happen.

The first time Jayanti went for a Sound Healing session, she found the Peace and Freedom she was always looking for. She understood from this point, that Freedom comes from within. Since that, she has been exploring sounds in many forms. Through that retreat, her intention is to offer a space for you to explore the Universe of sounds, and as a reflection, to explore the Universe of yourSelf.

Jayanti has been into Breath and Sound therapies for long. She has been exploring those tools as a receiver and as a giver, always discovering more. Every movement she takes into Life is guided from the incredible light of Advaita Vedanta teachings, that reminds her of a very simple thing, that Home is in the Heart.

GENTLE YOGA BY RAHUL

Gentle Yoga practice is all about flowing into simple postures in a slow and relaxed mode. It focuses on breathing and stretching the body in a very comfirtable way. It allows connecting and listening to the body, synchronizing with the breath.

Rahul has a vision to facilitate Yoga so that people can easily make it their everyday home practice. Born and raised in the city of Yoga Rishikesh, Rahul has been teaching Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Yin Yoga for quite some time. He caters every individual according to their body and adjusts everyone as per that in postures, with a therapeutic approach. He has been a part of many Yoga retreats and programs, facilitating Yoga for people with obesity, chronic pain issues, Yoga for Children, Prenatal Yoga. He loves to bring dynamic energy in the classes, where you will learn how to bring body and breath together in awareness.