7 Days Yoga Retreat

The 7 Days Yoga Retreat Program and Meditation are held all around India over a duration of 6 nights and 7 days. Relaxation methods are presented as an important component of preparing for and going into meditation throughout this 7 days yoga retreat. 

While meditation is the retreat’s main focus, the daily curriculum also includes yoga asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques to help bring balance to the practice and prepare the body and mind for yoga and meditation.

Yoga and meditation help us restore balance in our lives, settle inner problems, achieve ultimate perfection, and realize our full potential as human beings. Yoga philosophy, which is sometimes misinterpreted as just a set of physical exercises, surpasses all traditional religions and may be performed by anybody.

7 Days Yoga Retreat posture lessons are based on both classical Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. You will be able to integrate your life with your happiness during a 7 days yoga retreat program.  You will also get the opportunity to meet with leading professional gurus, trainers, and Mahatmas who will share their talents and expertise with you in order to help you take your first steps into the spiritual lifestyle.

Yoga instructors in 7 days yoga retreat programs are experts in their fields, with at least 10 years of experience. Our daily program is intended to keep you active throughout the day.  Sattvic cuisine may help you become stronger, and as you change your mindset, you will get better. Meditation could lead to a spiritual awakening, which can open your mind to a whole new mindset.

The 7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh is insanely popular. And students or individuals with such qualities can pursue and engage in this retreat:

• New beginners or newbies with some basic meditation experience desire to learn and develop both yoga and meditation philosophy and practices in order to incorporate them into their everyday lives.
• Registered Yoga Teachers who are either RYT 200 or RYT 500 under any organization. This course qualifies for CE hours toward maintaining your RYT certification with Yoga Alliance, which is needed every three years.
• Someone who is interested in expanding their yoga and meditation studies and practices for personal growth, spiritual enlightenment, and teacher training.

7 Days Yoga Retreat Highlights

• 7 Days and 6 Nights Accommodations without AC.
• 3 Fully Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
• Yogic Philosophies
• Daily Hatha Yoga and Asthanga Yoga Classes
• Mantra Chanting and Karma Yoga
• Daily Meditation Sessions
• Pranayamas and Shat-kriya
• Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
• Yoga Practice and teacher training
• Visit local temples, monuments, and shrines
• Certification of the course

Course Curriculum Overview

Mantra Uccharan

• Mantra Science Introduction
• Morning and Evening prayers
• 12 Mantras chanting and Surya Namaskar

Yoga Asanas

• Concentrating, integrating, polishing, retaining, coming out, and evaluating are the meditative steps of Hatha yoga.
• Surya Namaskar
• The practice of Standing Yoga, Sitting Yoga, Backward Bending Yoga, Forward Bending Yoga, Spinal Twisting, Shavasana, fire series yoga, and much more.
• Discussion about the benefits of yoga asanas.

Breathing  Exercises and Pranayamas

• Formation of diaphragmatic breathing technique.
• 1:1, 1:2, 1:4 breathing practices.
• Kapalbhati, Shitkari, brahmari, nadi shodhana, ujjayee, bhastrika, and different types of pranayamas.
• Discussions about the benefits of pranayama practices.

Cleansing Practices

• Jala-neti

Yoga Nidra Practices

• An Introduction to the Ideas and Techniques of Yoga Nidra.
• Relaxation is important in everyday life.
• Relaxation exercises are in order.
• Exercising can relieve tension.
• Relaxation techniques that are methodical.
• Relaxation exercise with 31 points.

Meditation Practice

• What is the difference between meditation and non-meditation?
• Meditation as a daily practice.
• Meditations last two to five minutes.
• Sushumna breath is used in meditation.

7 Days Yoga Retreat Daily Schedule

During this brief yoga teacher training program, we stick to a strict daily schedule to ensure that our students get the most out of yoga teachings and practices. As part of your practice, it is recommended that you get a full night’s sleep by going to bed early. This will help you stay healthy and focused during the program.

• 6:15 am to 6:30 am – Mantra Ucchharan
• 6:30 am to 7:30 am – Pranayama
• 7:30 am to 9:00 am – Hatha Yoga
• 9:00 am to 10:00 am – Breakfast 
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am – Meditation Lecture
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Meditation lecture + Practical
• 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm –Karma Yoga
• 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Lunch 
• 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm – Spare Time/Self-practice
• 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Tea 
• 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm – Ashtanga Yoga Practice
• 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Dinner 
• 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Yoga Nidra/Relaxation and Meditation
• 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Free Time
• 9:00 pm – Lights Out

The training usually takes place 6 days a week and the seventh day is considered a rest day, which is mostly on Sundays. Students could use this free day for self-practice, or meditate or reflecting on their previous performance in the week. A weekly outing is also organized by the yoga school authorities to explore and experience the local attractions, nature, and markets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)