VARANASI: Embodying the Sacred Flow
Shiva/Shakti Tandava - Winter Rejuvenation
march 3 - 10
(an optional travel + rest package is available
for march 1 - 3 see below)
Rejuvenate and awaken your life-force with our winter retreat during the sacred time of Maha Shivratri - the celebration of the union of Siva and Shakti and one of the great sadhana festivals in the world. Our special India Yatra (sacred journey) is for the art of life-rejuvenation while opening to pilgrimages of ancient power and in giving back through solar light program.
We begin in our spiritual home of Kerala for the Temple of Rasa retreat overlooking the Indian Ocean on the Malabar Coast of Kerala. Part two of our yatra continues to the ancient city of Varanasi for the festival of Maha Shivaratri. Throughout our journey, you will cultivate the rejuvenation practices of the “living flow ashram” Shiva has designed from 15 pilgrimages to India where we balance the solar and lunar arts of healing yoga, meditation, prana vinyasa flows, kalarippayatu, prana danda yoga, sacred text study, kirtan, and cultural programs so that we open to both the magic and peace of these sacred places.
Come together within the ancient mandala of Varanasi – Kashi – including the all-night Maha Shivratri festival.
We will gather together for yoga everyday for bhakti prana vinyasa and then rest in the middle of the day before our sunset sessions on the Ganga with kirtan, meditation and rituals. We will be joined by kirtan artists, pujaris and friends from around the world as we become pilgrims. Receive the depth of yoga sadhana on the Ganga at the same time open to magic of Varanasi and the evening Drupad (ancient style of classical music/voice) celebrations.
Includes: yoga, kirtan, boat rides on the Ganga and accommodations with breakfast included (optional meal plan details to follow).
Not included - airfare cost and arrangements to Varanasi, taxi to your hotel, boat rides as taxis, and nightly Drupad Mela tickets, temple offerings, tips.
OPTIONAL TRAVEL + REST PACKAGE: March 1 - 3
beginning at sunset at hotel Ganges march 1. includes 2 nights (march 1 + 2) at hotel Ganges, sunrise yoga on march 2 +3, airport transfer to hotel from Varanasi airport and Ganges boat ride
Travel to and within India
As this is the age of personal travel made easy, we have found that our retreat participants are often coming from other parts of India, where they are traveling before hand or after continuing their travels. For that reason, we are unable to get involved in your airfare questions except to make recommendations (see below).
make sure you get travel insurance and an India visa (according to your passport and country of origin).
Click HERE for India Visa Application
airport transfer is not included but can be arranged by Sagar Travels.
Email: sagartoursrishikesh@yahoo.com
web: www.rishikeshyatra.in
many people will share taxis and it is high season for MahaShivratri.
a detailed email with schedule will be sent to all participants closer to our retreat dates. along with a link to join our whatsapp group so all are connected
Questions can be directed to retreats@yogadventures.com