Heart of Yoga Retreat

Rishikesh, India

Heart of Yoga ~ Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat

Sunday 6th - Sunday 13th of October, 2024

Birthplace of Yoga ~ Rishikesh, India

  • Immerse in Practice

  • Relax in Stunning Retreat Venue

  • Explore the Birthplace of Yoga

  • Food & Accomodation Included

  • 6th - 13th of October, 2024

  • Payment Plans Available

MEET AARON & PAIGE

MEET AARON & PAIGE ॐ

Hey there, we are the Co-Founders of Om Som Yoga & Ayurveda.

Aaron is a Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher & Teacher Training with over 2000+ hours of training.

Paige is a Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher & Teacher training with over 1500+ hours of training.

We are so excited to invite you to our retreat ‘Heart of Yoga’ based in Rishikesh, India.

Together, we have spent so much time immersing, learning and exploring this incredible birthplace of Yoga. This sacred land is something you have to experience; the culture is rich, the food is incredible, the landscapes are mesmerising and above all the environment is the most conducive for practice.

This immersive experience is for those who wish to take a break from daily life & venture deep into the heart of Yoga practice. If you are interested in understanding the cultural context of what we practice & why, we invite you to join us for the voyage.

Location

Rishikesh is known to be the ancient centre of the Yoga tradition & holds the title of ‘Yoga capital of the world’. A ‘rishi’ is a master of the senses, a highly realised yogi & the name Rishikesh literally translates as ‘land of the rishis’. This is a place of indescribable beauty & is considered in India a place of pilgrimage. People travel to Rishikesh from all over the world in search of spiritual realisation & to receive the blessings of the sacred Ganges river. A must visit destination for anyone who considers themselves a Yogi.

We have uncovered the most beautiful retreat centre, nestled in the mountains of the Rajaji national park, surrounded by forest & staffed by the sweetest, most caring locals. This is a true Yogic paradise, dedicated to fostering the ultimate experience of Yoga.

Investment

$2999 Early Bird (full payment by 30th of April)

$3333 Full Price (full payment within 1 month of sign up)

$3555 Payment Plan ($555 deposit + 6 x monthly payments of $500)

$555 deposit to secure your spot (non-refundable)

  • 10% off for in-studio members

  • All amounts are non-refundable, if circumstances change any amount paid can be exchanged for a retreat at a future date or any other Om Som offerings.

  • All prices are twin share, if you would like to upgrade to a private room for an additional cost please get in touch.

Commitment

7 Nights ~ 8 Days

Opening Ceremony

  • Evening of Sunday 6th of October

6 Full Days of Immersion

  • Monday 7th of October - Saturday 12th of Ocotber

Closing Ceremony

  • Evening of Saturday 13th of October

Check Out

  • Enjoy a spacious and leisurely morning Sunday 13th of October and check out by 11am

Extra Nights Accommodation

  • The retreat venue only allows extra nights accommodation in minimum of 3 nights (before or after), that being said it is an extremely busy time and they may not have availability please get in contact ASAP to confirm. You can always stay in the main town (Tapovan) before or after your retreat, let us know if you need some recommendations.

Is This Retreat The Right Fit For You?

  • Do you want clarity on how to create intentions that you can act on daily that will propel you in the directions of your hearts deepest desires?

  • Are you keen to explore the beautiful landscapes of Rishikesh, India with a community of likeminded people?

  • Do you want to experience your capacity for practice in the place where Yoga was cognised and brought into existence?

  • Are you deeply interested in the philosophy and ancient teachings of Yoga?

  • Do you want a retreat away from life where you can reset and reconnect?

  • Are you ready to explore the depths of the ancient practices of Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation?

  • Do you want to deepen your practice, embodying techniques that are deeply rooted in traditional Yoga?

  • Are you craving something more than just a 60 minute public Yoga class at your local studio?

  • Do you want to immerse in the birth place of Yoga and explore the rich culture and history of the practice?

Inclusions

Included:

  • 7 nights accommodation at the most stunning retreat centre in the foothills of the Himalayas (twin share)

  • All meals included (breakfast, lunch & dinner) at the retreat centre

  • Daily Yoga & Meditation practice

  • Excursions to the Beatles Ashram, Vashistha’s Cave, Ganga River, Parmarth Niketan & Tapovan City.

  • All entry fees to temples, ashrams etc.

  • Transport to and from the Retreat Centre from Dehradun Airport or Rishikesh City Centre (Tapovan) (on 6th & 13th of October only)

Not Included:

  • Flights (to Delhi or Dehradun)

  • India Visa approx $50 AUD

  • Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)

  • Any extra nights before or after the retreat

  • Ayurvedic Spa Treatments available at an additional cost

Retreat Venue

Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Centre located in the foothills of the Himalayas

Rishikesh, India (approx 1.5 hour drive from Dehradun Airport, 30 minutes drive from Rishikesh Centre)

Nestled in the Rajaji National Park, this retreat centre is everything we imagined and more for our India Retreat Location.

~ Swimming Pool

~ Yoga Shala

~ Ayurvedic Restaurant

~ Organic Farm + MORE

Details will be provided after sign up

Daily Schedule

  • 7am Morning Practice

  • 8:30am Breakfast

  • 9am Free Time

  • 11:30am Workshops / Excursions

  • 1pm Lunch

  • 2pm Free Time

  • 5:30pm Tea Time

  • 6pm Evening Practice (Restorative)

  • 7:30pm Dinner Time

Who Is Our Heart of Hatha Retreat For?

  • Dedicated Yoga Students. Those who are dedicated students of Yoga that want to take their practice a step further, exploring how to live and breathe Yoga & Ayurveda. This retreat will offer you the perfect opportunity to dive into your practice, and retreat you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life creating space to reconnect and reset.

  • Aspiring Yoga Students. Those who have not spent a lot of time practicing but feel a call to explore the depths of practice a little more. This retreat will offer you the perfect opportunity to dive into your practice, and retreat you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life creating space to reconnect and reset.

  • Established Yoga Teachers. Those who are graduates of any Yoga Teacher Training and wish to delve deeper into the Traditional Tantric Hatha teachings of Yoga as well as Ayurveda. We will explore the rich history and culture of the birthplace of this ancient practice. A YACEP certificate can be provided for this retreat.

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Reflections From India

We record podcasts as often as we can and on this episode (available on spotify, apple podcasts, google podcasts, etc.), we chat directly about our reflections from our last trip to India in 2024. It will give you an insight into the magic that is Rishikesh, India and what it is like to retreat with us.

Heart of Yoga

Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime?

Join us for a 7 day retreat in the birthplace of Yoga, Rishikesh, in India.

This immersive experience is for those who wish to take a break from daily life & venture deep into the heart of Yoga practice. If you are interested in understanding the cultural context of what we practice & why, we invite you to join us for the voyage.

Rishikesh is known to be the ancient centre of the Yoga tradition & holds the title of ‘Yoga capital of the world’. A ‘rishi’ is a master of the senses, a highly realised yogi & the name Rishikesh literally translates as ‘land of the rishis’. This is a place of indescribable beauty & is considered in India a place of pilgrimage. People travel to Rishikesh from all over the world in search of spiritual realisation & to receive the blessings of the sacred Ganges river. A must visit destination for anyone who considered thereself a Yogi.

We have uncovered the most beautiful retreat centre, nestled in the mountains of the Rajaji national park, surrounded by forest & staffed by the sweetest, most caring locals. This is a true Yogic paradise, dedicated to fostering the ultimate experience of Yoga.

Within this beautiful cocoon you will find space to deepen your practice of asana, pranayama & meditation, with 2x daily guided practices; you’ll have access to a multitude of Ayurvedic therapies & traditional massage; food-wise you can expect Ayurvedic goodness, prepared with love; and last but not least, you will have plenty of space to explore Rishikesh city along with the various surrounding sacred sites & temples.

This retreat is not just about Yoga classes, this is for those who wish to experience Yoga as CULTURE.
In India, Yoga lives as experience within the hearts of every person you meet. You will learn to expose the sacredness of daily life & take away a new understanding of how your yoga practice can be continued once you step off your mat.

If you are ready to dive in the deep end & uncover the many streams of practice that lead to Yoga, this is your chance!

Now is the time, sign yourself up & we will see you in 2024!

Are you ready to retreat, reset & reconnect?

We Hope You Will Join Us

Questions, Concerns, Comments…

Write to us with any questions, concerns or comments you may have about the retreat.

We want to make sure this is the right fit for you and for us!

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