Intensive Chakra Sadhana Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh - 10 Days

This 10-day Chakra Sadhana Program at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala intends to achieve internal and external harmony and purification through the path and processes laid down in the tradition of Kundalini Yoga traditio One of the most intense retreats on Chakra, being offered in Rishikesh.

• One of the most intense retreats on Chakra, being offered in Rishikesh.
• Entire course is conducted in traditional yogic environment.
• Intellectual understanding of Kundalini Yoga Tradition, chakra and energy anatomy.
• Divided into two main modules – Foundation of Chakra Sadhana and Integrated Chakra Awareness.
• Consists of Kundalini Kriyas, chakra breath-work, mudra and traditional Hatha Yoga.
• The approach in the entire course is vey meditative, parctical and integrative.
• Sessions on Kundalini Yoga Philosphy, traditional Tantra philosophy, Chakras, Psycho-spiritual qualities.
• Meditation Techniques, Energy rotation , Yoga Nidra with Chakra Awareness etc.
• Kundalini Kriyas , Nada Chakra meditation, Transcendental breath-work, chakra yoga Nidra, Unmani Muda, Seed mantra rotation etc.
• Daily sessions of traditional Hatha Yoga , Chakra and Kriya practices and meditations on Chakras.
• Fee includes accommodation, guided excursions to places of spiritual significance, three meals and teaching supplements.

The ashram provides neat and clean rooms with attached washrooms. The rooms have proper ventilation and 24- hour power backup facilities. The ashram itself is located in a peaceful location away from the city which makes it a perfect location to practice yoga and meditation in peace.

Breakfast

Yoga school provide nourishing and balanced breakfast every day. Breakfast prepared in our kitchen is nutritious, tasty, balanced and prepared from fresh nuts, vegetables, fruits and grains. During your stay with us, you would have an opportunity to taste traditional Indian breakfast, such as different kinds of porridges, Idli (savoury cake), Poha (made from beaten rice), Upma (wheat rava (semolina) or coarse rice flour dish), Sprout salads, and many more. In case you are on vegan diet, we can prepare breakfast separately for you upon request.

Lunch

Food served at lunch is pure vegetarian, sattvik, vitalizing, wholesome and nutritious. The food prepared in our kitchen includes most vegetables, ghee (clarified butter), fruits, legumes, and whole grains. These are ingredients that enhance clarity and lightness, keeping the body light and nourished and the mind clear. Time to time during the course we change the nature of the food according to the yoga practices you perform.

Dinner is also served

Foundation of Chakra Sadhana Module

Yoga Nidra (Yogic Trance)

Yoga Nidra is known as psychic and trance sleep. It is traditional meditation technique taught in a series of eight steps. Teachers at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala are trained in the teaching of Yoga Nidra from the very root where it originated. It is highly relaxing and invigorating meditation practice. Yoga Nidra helps you to release the tension stored at physical, mental, emotional and psychic planes. It helps to harmonize the energy system in the body and, infuses in a deeper level of calm and serenity.

Ajapa Japa (Guiding Of Consciousness And Energy Through Psychic Channels)

‘Japa’ is repetition of a ‘Mantra’ and ‘Ajapa’ is a process of spontaneous repetition. When a practitioner gets fully immersed and absorbed in the practice of Japa, then it transforms into Ajapa Meditation. Ajapa Japa Meditation is one of the oldest practices in India. In Kundalini and Kriya Yoga tradition, Ajapa Japa is exercised in the psychic passages. Incorporating the processes of inner visualization, one is guided to channelize mantra consciousness and psychic breath in psychic or energy passages. This is a very powerful tool to internalize the mind and experience deeper state of meditation and harmony.

Chakra Shuddhi (Chakra Cleansing)

Chakra Shuddhi Meditation is one of the foremost techniques in Kriya and Kundalini Yoga System. Before attempting to activate the chakras, it is important that one cleanses the chakras. In this entire process, steps like Awareness of Chakra, Bija (seed) Mantra of the Chakra and Psychic Breath Rotation through chakras are incorporated. This entire process of Chakra Cleansing is highly healing, internalizing and rejuvenating. It lays a solid foundation for next stage of chakra activation module.

Integrated Chakra Awareness Module

These sessions on integrated chakra awareness module will incorporate Kundalini Kriyas, Mudras and various Bandha techniques from tantric and traditional Kundalini and Hatha yoga traditions. Techniques involve Tantric Visualization and Advanced Dharana (Intensive Concentration) practices to deepen the awareness and experiences of each chakra.

In this module, you shall practice those techniques which are concerned with overall awakening of the chakras. Of course, the awakening of one chakra cannot take place in isolation; it must have repercussions on all the chakras to a greater or lesser extent. In this respect, it can be said that the techniques for specific chakras will also influence all the chakras. But there will be certain techniques applied that shall systematically help to activate all the chakras together and bring balance into the whole Mind-Body-Chakra Axis.

Integrated Chakra Awareness Module

These sessions on integrated chakra awareness module will incorporate Kundalini Kriyas, Mudras and various Bandha techniques from tantric and traditional Kundalini and Hatha yoga traditions. Techniques involve Tantric Visualization and Advanced Dharana (Intensive Concentration) practices to deepen the awareness and experiences of each chakra.

In this module, you shall practice those techniques which are concerned with overall awakening of the chakras. Of course, the awakening of one chakra cannot take place in isolation; it must have repercussions on all the chakras to a greater or lesser extent. In this respect, it can be said that the techniques for specific chakras will also influence all the chakras. But there will be certain techniques applied that shall systematically help to activate all the chakras together and bring balance into the whole Mind-Body-Chakra Axis.

Integrated Chakra Meditation Module

Integrated Chakra Meditation instigates various Hatha Yogic Mudras, Chakra Visualization and Kundalini Kriyas into Chakra Meditation practice. Incorporating these techniques in meditation process with chakra consciousness intensifies the awareness of the different chakras.

Nada (Subtle Sound) Chakra Meditation

Nada yoga (yoga of sound vibration and music) is a powerful and enjoyable way to develop the awareness and sensitivity of the chakras. Seven notes of the musical scale correspond to the vibrations of seven chakras. This session of nada yoga gives you a glimpse of nada yoga technique and its significance in chakra awakening.

Chaturtha Pranayama (Transcendental Breath-Work)

This is a technique which combines, breath, mantra and chakra awareness. It is a powerful technique very rarely taught widely and, is a combination of Pranayama and Meditation. It develops awareness of both psychic spinal passage and chakras. It is used as preparatory Kriya Yoga technique as well.

Chakra Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra can be used very effectively to develop your awareness of the chakras. An example of a Yoga Nidra/Relaxation session includes visualization and rotation of awareness through the psychic centers. Teachers and practitioners of Kundalini Yoga can adopt this practice directly for their classes and personal practice.

Unmani Mudra (The Gesture Of Thoughtlessness)

Unmani Mudra, used widely in Kundalini Yoga tradition is an excellent technique to develop awareness of the chakra in the spine from Bindu to Muladhara (Root Chakra). It is integral part of Kriya Yoga practices as well.

Bija Mantra Sanchalana (Seed Mantra Rotation)

The word Bija means ‘Seed’. Each chakra has a seed sound. In this Kundalini Kriya psychic awareness of the seed, mantra is guided through corresponding chakra and its trigger point in the body.

Every day, you will get the opportunity to immerse in three practice sessions and three theory workshops. Each of these sessions will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of various facets of yoga and meditation.

06:00-06:30 am - Herbal Infusion

06:30-08:00 am - Practical Traditional Hatha Session

08:00-09:30 am - Breakfast

09:30-10:30 am - Theory Workshop on Kundalini Yoga Philosophy

10:45-11:45 am - Practical Workshops on Pranayama, Kundalini Kriyas and Chakra Modules

12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch

01:00-03:30 pm - Leisure and Self study

03:30-04:00 pm - Herbal Tea

04:00-05:30 pm - Practical Hatha Yoga Session on Alignment and Body Adjustment

06:00-07:00 pm - Meditation and Mantra Chanting Session

0700-08:00 pm - Dinner

08:00-10:00 pm - Swadhyaya (Self-Study and Contemplation)

10:00 pm - Lights out

• Walk to the Holy Ganges for Outdoor Meditation. Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit in blessed water of the river.
• Attending Ganga Aarti (beautiful and uplifting fire ceremony) at the bank of the river.
• Guided excursions to sites of historical and yogic significance in the town (Rishikesh walks!)
• Visiting ancient meditation cave to experience its uplifting vibes!

• Accommodation
• Guided excursions to places of spiritual significance
• Three meals and teaching supplements

• Airfare
• Personal Expenses

By Plane

The nearest International Airport from Rishikesh is the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. Upon landing at the airport, you can avail a direct cab to the school. Alternatively, you can also ask the school to arrange a pick-up.

By Train 

The nearest railway station is in Haridwar (Uttrakhand). You can book a direct train to this town. Upon reaching the station, you can either avail a cab for the ashram or, ask the ashram to arrange a pick-up.

By Bus

There are ample numbers of direct bus routes from various cities in the Northern part of India to Rishikesh. Upon reaching the bus stand in Rishikesh, you can take a rickshaw to the school. Alternatively, you can ask the school to arrange a pick-up.

The reservation requires a payment of 20% of the total price.

• If the booking is cancelled one month (31 Days) prior to the start of the retreat/course you will get 90% refund of the booking amount.
• If the booking is cancelled 30 to 15 Days prior to the start of retreat/course, you will get 50% refund of the booking amount.
• No refund will be given if the retreat/course booking is cancelled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course. Although we can adjust the 50% of your paid amount to any other retreat/course you book with us in future.
  
  

The remaining amount shall be paid on arrival to the course/retreat location.