The Lost Columbus
THE YOGA RETREAT WITH INSPIRING VIEWS
A 7 day journey for the spirit, body and mind at a wonderful mountain estate
ESSENCE
Immerse yourself for 7 days and nights in ancient teachings, practices, and outdoor adventure, and begin a journey of self-discovery that leaves you feeling the most ALIVE you have felt in years. The views of the mighty Himalayas around you will make it easy for you to let go and surrender to the peaceful pace of life this week.
YOGA ASANA - BALANCE, GROUND, ALIGN
Your body opens, strengthens and energies begin to flow. And you feel what it means to be present and awake.
PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION - BREATHE, RELAX, FOCUS
You learn to connect with your vital life force that is the very essence of your being. You learn to relax the mind, and to develop a more mindful state of being.
HIKING - EXPLORE, EXPAND, EVOLVE
You'll be making lovely hikes through the lush Himalayan forest and have fabulous bird watching opportunities.
FOOD - REPLENISH, REJUVENATE, ENERGIZE
You enjoy delicious Western and Indian cuisine cooked with Ayurvedic ingredients to nourish your soul. The ingredients are mostly natural, a lot of which come from Sitla Estate itself.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
07:00 to 09:00 am Iyengar yoga & Pranayama
09:00 to 10:00 am Breakfast
10:00 to 12:30 pm Hiking
01:00 to 02:00 pm Lunch
02:00 to 04:30 pm Free time
04:30 to 06:30 pm Living Yoga Philosophy Course
06:30 to 07:30 pm Guided Meditation
07:30 to 08:30 pm Pre-dinner get together
08:30 pm Dinner
ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION
Sitla Estate is a charming 150-year old house on 39 acres of pure forestland, with delightful rooms overlooking a breath-taking vista of lush forest and orchards. Sitla offers the warmth of a home, in the peace and serenity of the Himalayas, in the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.
The Estate also sponsors the education of children whose families have been declared to be below the poverty line.
DATES
We leave Delhi on Saturday 12th November, either by flight to Patnagar or by early morning train to Kathgodam. From there another 2,5 - 3 hours by car to reach the accommodation. The Yoga program starts the next day and ends on Saturday morning 19 November, when you travel back to Delhi again.
HOW TO BOOK:
Please mail us for a more information and exact cost.
Please read more about our other yoga trips here.
Prices start from Rs 81,000/- per person (around €1.073/- or $1.209/-)
based on twin sharing (minimum 10 participants)
7
days
HOW TO BOOK:
Please mail us your details and we will send you the detailed itinerary and cost.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Radhika Vachani is the founder of the “Yogacara Institute of Human Wellness and Yoga”, and also of the “Yogacara Centre of Health and Wellbeing”, in Mumbai. Her intention is to enhance human wellness, and to spread the authentic practices of Yoga and Ayurveda.
A devoted student of the Iyengar School of Yoga for 15+ years, Radhika believes, “Our breath is the most powerful tool in helping us achieve balance, inner strength, and calm in our lives.”
In her style of teaching she combines her training with 'life in the real world'-experiences, making her classes approachable and engaging for anyone.
TOUR FACTS
The retreat starts on Saturday 12th November and ends on Saturday 19th November 2016. Travel from Delhi to Sitla either by flight to Patnagar or by early morning train to Kathgodam. From there another 2,5 to 3 hours by car to reach the accommodation. Based on your preference we can make the flight or train arrangements for you.
Inclusions:
- Transfer from Patnagar Airport or Kathgodam Railway station to the Retreat and back.
- Living Yoga Course
- Hikes
- Accommodation
- All meals at the Retreat
Exclusions:
- Return flight from Delhi to Patnagar (around INR 5,000) or return Railway ticket from Delhi to Kathgodam (around INR 2,500)
- Any arrangements in Delhi
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, etc.