Experience the ashram yoga lifestyle at Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Trimbak ashram from January 30 to February 6, 2023. This program is holistic in approach and covers all aspects of yoga lifestyle. Based on ancient teachings, an ashram experience is life transforming and brings positivity to everyone. This program is suitable for beginners and intermediate yoga practitioners or even advanced practitioners who want to understand deeper aspects of yoga following an ashram lifestyle. Experience beautiful nature, eat organic food from the ashram garden, chant mantras, receive teachings from gurus and experts, take Ayurvedic treatments, enjoy the swimming pool and most of all, deepen your yoga practice.
SCHEDULE SUMMARY
January 27/28/29 Arrival in Mumbai. Airport pickup and arrival in ashram. Time to settle in, rest after travel, gather your thoughts and adapt to the new environment and time zone.
Various outings can be done before the course starts, there is beautiful nature and holy sites close-by.
January 30 – Day 1 (half day) - Start of course (4pm)
January 31 – Sunday, February 5 – 6 full days of course
February 6 – Day 8 (half day) - Course closure (10am)
There will be a morning outing to the nearby holy site of Trimbakeshwar temple
February 7/8 – Depart from ashram. Transfer to Mumbai airport.
Option to arrive prior to course start (highly recommended) or stay on after the course ends (see below for rate).
COSTS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
$250 - Includes course 1/30-2/6, accommodation, meals, airport transportation, travel costs for outings.
$50 non-refundable* deposit required by January 1. Payment due in full January 20. *If for any reason the course is cancelled by the operators, this fee is refundable.
Additional days at the ashram can be booked for $25/day, inclusive of accommodations and all meals and can be booked later.
You will be required to book your own flights to and from Mumbai Airport.
Passport must not expire six months after date of travel.
Current Indian tourist Visa is required.
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SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
6:00am - Sitting quietly (optional)
6:15am - Morning mantra chanting and Omkar
6:30am - Asana and Pranayama Class
7:30am – Cleansing practices
8am - Karma Yoga
9:15am - Breakfast
10.15 am - Yoga Nidra
11:30am – Lecture – 2 daily lectures offering insight to aspects of Yoga and the Yoga lifestyle
12:30pm - Lunch
3pm - Lecture
4:15pm - Asana and Pranayama Class
6pm - Meditation
6:30pm - Havan
7:00pm - Dinner
8:15pm - Bhajans/ story telling
9pm - Relax and sleep
10:00pm – Lights out
Please note: this is a sample schedule. Exact timings and structure subject to change
SILENCE
From 9:30 pm – 8:30 am
During all meals
At least 1 full day of group silence
WHAT TO BRING
Clothing - Loose & comfortable clothes. Note - You are kindly requested to wear T-shirts / shirts covering the shoulders and long pants below the knees. It should be of a modest nature. Please bring something warm for the evenings and early morning practices, as it may be slightly chilly.
Photos - 2 passport size photos & photocopy of your passport and Indian visa.
Valuables - You can bring valuables at YOUR OWN RISK. We are not responsible for any loss or damages. Lockers are supplied where you can keep your valuables safely. The Ashram has its own security service.
Yoga Mats - Please bring your own mats. You can buy mats in the shop. The Ashram has a few mats you may be able to use.
Miscellaneous - Your own medications & personal toiletries