Retreats

Yin Yoga Retreat

Long holds, deep tissue, stillness — the slowest of the four practices.

  • Rishikesh, India
  • Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
  • English
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A woman sitting in meditation on the beach as sun rays break through the clouds

Yin works below the level of muscle. Postures are held long enough for the connective tissue to respond, and long enough for the mind to stop rearranging itself. Nothing is forced; the depth arrives on its own.

It sits at the quiet end of what the school teaches. It belongs to the same approach as everything else the school teaches: soft work with internal energy, never force.

Held in Rishikesh, India and in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

Who it is for

Who this programme suits

If you need a pauseTime away from the daily routine, spent in practice.
If you practise at homeA chance to work with teachers in person.
If Nepal has been callingPractice in the Kathmandu Valley, among its monasteries and old towns.

What you take away

What the practice gives

A practice to take homeSimple sequences to keep practising after the retreat.
Time with teachersQuestions answered in person, in class and between classes.
Breath as the guideLearning to let the breath lead the movement.

Teachers

Who leads the classes

Shiva Shankar

Shiva Shankar

Hatha, pranayama, meditation, philosophy

Grew up in ashrams and cave monasteries and left home for the spiritual path at thirteen. Studied the Vedas and trained in the Sivananda and Yogananda ashrams, at the Bihar School of Yoga and the Iyengar Institute. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Deepak Nainwal

Vinyasa flow

Practising since 2014 · teaching since 2017

Studied ashtanga vinyasa and hatha, and found his love for practice and teaching in vinyasa flow. His classes are fluid and genuinely good. Teaches on teacher training courses in Rishikesh.

Ujjwal Saxena

Yoga therapy, hatha, meditation

A yoga therapist who teaches hatha and meditation. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years.

Why Paramita

A small school with a clear practice

Indian teachersTeachers who have taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for years.
A soft approachThe breath leads the practice. Nothing is forced.
Nepal or IndiaPractise in the Kathmandu Valley or in Rishikesh.
Step by stepStart with a retreat, go on to a module or the full teacher training.
Qigong and ShibashiA gentle way in for those who are not ready for the mat.

Questions

The short version

Where do the retreats and courses take place?

In the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, and in Rishikesh, India.

When are the next dates?

Dates are announced as each programme opens. Write to us on WhatsApp and we will let you know when registration starts.

How much does it cost?

Prices will be announced together with the dates.

Can I start with qigong?

Yes. Qigong and Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi are the same soft internal practice in a Chinese idiom, and a good place to begin.

Other programmes

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A woman in a low lunge backbend on the beach against the low sunVinyasa Flow RetreatSoft continuous movement, breath leading — flow without force.A woman meditating cross-legged on a sandy beach, facing the seaMeditation RetreatSitting practice, in the valley the school's name comes from.A man doing a qigong exercise with his arms raised overhead, backlit by the sunQigong RetreatWorking with internal energy through slow movement and natural breath.

What is confirmed

  • Retreat location: Rishikesh, India and the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
  • Format: in-person retreat
  • Language: English
  • Teachers: Indian teachers

Upcoming

Dates are being confirmed

Pre-registration is open. Write to us and we'll get back to you as soon as dates and details are finalized.

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