Batch #2 Now Open!
Thank you all for fully booking this Retreat! We have decided to open a 2nd batch to accommodate the growing interest. Batch 1 dates are October 10 - 22/24. Batch 2 has been set for 2 weeks prior: September 23 - October 5/7. The following information was made for Batch 1, however the same details apply for Batch 2, please self-adjust the dates on the itinerary and please note that Batch 2 will not feature a Diwali specific celebration but a similar festive celebration of Dusherra will be held on October 2nd. Payment structure for Batch 2 will be similar, with adjusted dates. Specific details will be sent to you via email following your sign-up.
Deadline January 30, 2025.
Retreat to India: October 2025
With a Local, Like a Local.
Rishikesh: the Birthplace of Yoga
Plus surrounding areas & optional 2 day add-on to Ayodhya
Where Spirituality & Adventure Merge
13 Days & 12 Nights All Inclusive
2 different 4 Star Accommodations & All Meals
3 Excursions
Service & Adventure Activities
Local Exploration
Authentic Diwali Festival in Ashlay's Home
Traditional Hatha Yoga & Ayurvedic Program
Why India?
First Destination: Modi Holistic Yoga & Ayurvedic Retreat Center, "An Oasis of Wellness"
Arrive fresh off your international travel to this oasis overlooking the Ganga river. This property hosts on site Ayurvedic doctors, a world class spa, modern clean & bright rooms, and "healthy, tasty, guilt-free" dining.
We have chosen this location for the first 6 Days & 5 Nights to allow you to recoup from travel & experience Ayurvedic wellness at its finest, all while being on the Ganga river and in the heart of Rishikesh.
Second Destination: Raga on the Ganges, Where Ganga Rushes & Adventure begins
Time to head further up the Ganga & into the Himalayas. Raga has beautiful accommodation inspired by local traditions, gorgeous expansive views, & casual, abundant dining.
From this location we will have 7 Days & Nights to set out on adventures & embark on excursions to some of the most divine locations in the world.
Tentative Itinerary
In addition to your Yoga, Meditation, & Prayer program, 3 Meals/Day, & Plenty of Rest & Leisure time, we have planned and arranged the following: (all activities are optional & included unless stated otherwise)
Day 1: Oct. 10th
Day 2: Oct. 11th
Day 3: Oct. 12th
Day 4: Oct. 13th
Day 5: Oct. 14th
Day 6: Oct. 15th
Day 7: Oct. 16th
Day 8: Oct. 17th
Day 9: Oct. 18th
Day 10: Oct. 19th
Day 11: Oct. 20th
Day 12: Oct. 21st
Day 13: Oct. 22nd
Arrive in Delhi airport & Travel to Rishikesh (4hrs), Check-in at Modi
Complete Rest & Ayurvedic Medical Consult
Rishikesh local town/market exploration + Service Activity
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple excursion with Lunch & Sunset
Laxman Julha & Ram Julha Market Exploring & Lunch
Transfer from Modi to Raga Resort (1 hr via car)
Adventure Activities: zip lining, rafting, bungee jumping (additional cost)
Raghunathji Temple Excursion with Lunch
Travel to Chopta (4 hrs via car)
Chopta Trek to Tungnath Temple & Return to Raga
Complete Rest Day
Diwali! Home cooked food & Authentic Prayer Ceremony in Ashlay's Home
Travel to Delhi Airport
Additional Included Highlights
Elevating your experience...
Welcome Package
Organic Handmade Cloth Yoga Mat, Tailored Traditional Indian Dress, Journal + Pen, & Copper Neti Pot
Ancient Wisdom
Ayurvedic & Fitness Consultations, Body Composition Analysis & 1 Fitness Session with Modi
4 Zoom Sessions
2 Pre & 2 Post-Retreat Group Zoom Sessions for prep & reentry. Logistics & Wellness Tools
Your Rishikesh Local
Your main guide and instructor will be our own, Ashlay Chawla. Ashlay was born & raised in Rishikesh. He knows the ins and outs, speaks the languages, and understands the culture. It's a BIG deal:
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Safety: family trusted drivers, priests, & doctors, when and where to go and not go, what to eat and not eat, and scam/fraud avoidance
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Hospitality at it's highest: Those who joined us in Bali saw what being able to speak the language and respect the culture of a place can do in terms of hospitality. Unparalleled treatment & unexpected extra special additions
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Saving! Booking hotels, trips, and activities as a local has cut hundreds of dollars off the cost of this Retreat!
Your Yoga Program
We will gather most mornings to start our days with fundamental Hatha Yoga practices that are simple, effective, & therapeutic. We will focus on practices that will keep your body & mind vibrant, receptive, & aligned so that you can be present to the experience of India.
Throughout the Retreat we will weave yogic practice into every single day and activity. Embracing the reality of Yoga: Everything is Yoga. Remember we will be in the Yoga Capital of the World! Expect to practice on the sandy banks of the Ganga River & forested foothills of the Himalaya Mountains, Meditate inside century old sacred Temples, fully embrace Pratayahara (kindness) through service, & feel the thrill of complete surrender and involvement with life as you raft, jump, & swing your way through adventures!
Mata Ganga
"Mother Ganga", the carrier of blessings & all things sacred in Rishikesh. A central focus of our Retreat from accommodation to daily prayer & fire ceremonies, holy dips, & rafting trips. Learn About & Experience the power of River Ganga first hand.
Chopta Excursion
Let's take a closer look at our main excursion on your 9th & 10th days...
Chopta: Base camp to the Highest Shiva Temple in the World! Located in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 hrs from Raga Resort.
12,000+ ft Elevation with vibrant green meadows, cool temperatures, & panoramic views
Overnight Camp/Cottage Stay, Meals & Transport
Professional Tour Guide
Tungnath: the Highest Shiva Temple in the World over 1000 years old
Moderately easy, popular trek for all levels
2 Miles each way with gradual ascent/descent
Lord Shiva: The Adiyogi "First Yogi"
Lord Shiva gave the knowledge of Yoga to his 7 disciples, the Saptarishis, or 7 Rishis. The Rishis are the saints & sages that spread Yoga to the World and in which Rishi Yoga & Wellness is named to honor.
About the Trek: We will start and stay overnight at our base camp in Chopta. The elevation here is about 8,500 ft, just above the threshold of when altitude sickness can start to take affect. By the morning, once nicely acclimated, we will start our trek after breakfast. The hike will take about 3 hours each way and winds up the mountains with green meadows and panoramic views. We will be climbing to about 12,000 ft, so again altitude sickness is a possibility. You will always have the option to stay at camp and enjoy the day, or stop to rest or return during the trek. Temperatures will be cool, 70-80 degrees at camp and get cooler as we ascend. Anyone who does not wish to join can stay and enjoy the day at the resort or we can help arrange a driver for you to spend your day as you like. We intend to return to the resort the same evening once we have finished our trek, but will see how the day goes and may stay an additional night.
Where you'll be:
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2 Day add-on to Ayodhya
The birthplace of Lord Rama
October 23 & 24
Join us to Ayodhya, just 2 days after we celebrate Diwali, the Festival dedicated to Lord Rama's triumphant return to his birthplace... Ayodhya!
This temple was just completed in January of 2024 in a historic reclaiming of the sacred land it sits on near by the Sarayu River.
Inclusive: $500.00
Domestic round-trip flight, meals, hotel, tour with guide, all taxes & entry fees
A full day tour to the new Ram Mandir (temple), 2-3 additional temples (time dependent) in signifigant locations to Lord Rama & Lakshmana, Lordess Sita, and Lord Hanuman, other sacred locations such as Lord Rama's place of Samadhi, and concluded with vibrant prayer ceremony and dinner on the banks of the Sarayu River in the evening.
Your Investment
Inclusive
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All transport during retreat: to/from airport, excursions, & explorations in private car with private driver, AC, and water
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5 Nights at the Modi Yoga Retreat Center with Ayurvedic & Fitness Consultations + 1 fitness session
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7 Nights at Raga Resort
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3 Meals/Day at our Accommodations
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4 Meals outside our Accommodations
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3 Excursions: Neelkantha Mahadev Temple, Raghunathji Temple, Chopta (overnight) with Trek to Tungnath Temple
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Local Market & Temple Tours + Service Activity
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Traditional Hatha Yoga Program
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Authentic Diwali Festival celebration in Ashlay's Home
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Extras: Welcome Pack, Special Surprise Additions, Prayer & Cleansing Ceremonies
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4 Zoom Sessions: 2 Pre, 2 Post
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Complete trip management! Simply show-up & let everything unfold.
Exclusive
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Airfare to/from Delhi airport
Optional:
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2-Day Add on trip to Ayodhya: $500.00
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3 Month prep-course: $99
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Adventure activities (rafting, bungee jumping, zip-lining) $25-45/activity
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Travel Insurance
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Gratuities
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Temple Donations
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Spa & Private Yoga Services
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Laundry
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Extra Shopping & Dining
Room Options
We have searched and there are no comparable retreats offering this level of diversity, culture, and wellness. Ashlay has negotiated local pricing, saving hundreds of dollars in foreign up-charges and fees. This is truly a novel opportunity to explore the Yoga Capital of the World!
Prices shown are the inclusive per person costs.
Please note that we are currently still accepting participants, however due to high demand, room selections may vary & your sign-up will be pending confirmation
Saving Options!
Payment Plan
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
All payments made after your deposit are 100% refundable until April 11th, 2025. After which, we will be unable to issue any refunds.
In the highly unlikely and unexpected case this retreat is cancelled by Rishi Yoga and Wellness, LLC, all payments will be refunded 100% (excluding 50% of your deposit).
Deposit: October 11, 2024
$1,111.00, 50% non-refundable, 50% refundable until January 11th, 2025. Please note: this deposit is used to secure your spot and make our first round of accommodation deposits.
1st Payment: January 11, 2025
33% of remaining total
2nd Payment: April 11, 2025
33% of remaining total
3rd Payment: July 11, 2025
33% of remaining total
Prep-Course Add On
Get the most out of your time in India
Let's meet once per week and discuss the significance of the locations you will be visiting on this retreat. Ashlay will share the history of his country with you and expose you to common terminologies.
Aug - Oct, 2025, 9 Zoom Sessions, 1 Hour, ~Once/Week
$99, only $11/Session
Topics will include stories from the Shree Bhagavad Gita in which many occurrences that shaped India & Yogic teachings happened right where you will be standing.
We will look deeper at the significance of deities in which the temples you will visit are dedicated to, what they stand for, who they were, and how you can channel blessings from each.
We will reach out to find days/times that work for those who choose to participate closer to Retreat dates.
I'M IN!
Fill out the booking form below where you will be guided through a registration and agreement. You will have the options to select your room preferences, discounts, payment plans, and add-ons. Once we confirm your details we will send you an invoice reflective of your payment choices.
