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Aim, objective, and requirements
During this retreat at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, each day will start with chanting mantras, breathing exercises, and traditional Hatha yoga classes. During the day, you will have enough time to explore and enjoy the Rishikesh lifestyle, deepen your asana practice in the afternoon yoga class, and end the day with meditation. All classes will be taught by Dr. Jitendra Das and his assistant yoga teachers.
To be eligible to attend this yoga and meditation retreat, Patanjali International Yoga Foundation has established prerequisites to help create the groups, that are able to work together for two weeks of intensive toga journey.
This is a journey of personal and professional development that builds on the practitioner's previous experience. It is easier and more comfortable to guide trainees if they have previous experience. Patanjali International Yoga Foundation recommends that all applicants have at least one year of regular yoga practice.
The requirements of this retreat program follows a tight schedule where almost each of the five to six training hours in the day is assigned to some aspects of yoga. You could find the training intensive but enlightening. Depending on the yoga school, the mornings can begin as early as 06:00 a.m. with meditation followed by some yoga postures and maybe some classes or lectures in philosophy or anatomy.
Course syllabus
Asana
You will learn about basic asanas (postures), including their different levels and variations, from beginner to advanced level. In each asana, you will learn proper adjustments, alignments, techniques, corrections, contra-indications, physical and psychic awareness, and benefits.
Surya Namaskar (sun salutations)
Learn the 12 positions of sun salutations, their variations, points of concentration, breathing, and mantras.
Pranayama
Learn the main types of pranayama breathing techniques: Anuloma - Viloma, Nadishodhana, Ujjai, Bhramari, Shitali, Bhastrika, and Khapalbhati.
Bandha
Learn the practice of the three bandhas (energy locks in the body): Mula bandha, Jalandhara bandha, Uddiyana bandha, and Maha bandha.
Kriya
Learn the practice Shatkriya ("six body cleansing methods"): Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Tratak, and Kapalbhati.
Mudras
Learn and practice the main yogic mudras (gestures) according to Shatchakra and energy channels.
Meditation
Learn and practice the main meditation techniques.
Mantra
Learn to chant and present the main Vedic mantras.
Philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics
Patanjali International Yoga Foundation will explain and discuss the history and philosophy of yoga, according to Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Gheranda Samhita. Learn about the 8 limbs of yoga and their use in modern yogic lifestyle.
Code of conduct
- Discipline is an integral part of the training and so the course routine must be strictly followed
- Disrespect of rules and regulations may result in course termination with no refund of the fee
- Restricted dress code is white yoga trousers, T-shirt, socks, jacket, jumper, and shawl
- Absenting from the scheduled program without prior permission of the teacher would be construed as a gross breach of discipline
- A student must inform the staff in advance if they intend to skip a meal so there is no waste of food
- Any activity that is not related to the course is not permitted
- Do not be late for class, the door of the yoga hall would be closed and you will no longer be allowed to enter
- Smoking and consumption of any drugs, alcohol, and meat are strictly prohibited during the training
- Animals and children under 12 years old are not allowed in the ashram.
Course schedule
The requirements of the Yoga Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India program follow a tight schedule where almost each of the 6 to 7 retreat hours in the day are assigned to some aspect of yoga. You might find the retreat intensive but enlightening. Depending on the yoga school, the mornings can begin as early as 6:00 a.m. with meditation followed by some yoga postures and maybe some classes or lectures in philosophy.
- 06:00 Wake up, self-practice
- 07:00-07:45 Mantra, Kriya, Bandha, Pranayama & Meditation
- 08:00-10:00 Morning yoga practice - Mantra Chanting, Warming up, Surya Namaskar, Asana & Shavasana (relaxation)
- 10:30-11:00 Lunch break (yogic meal)
- 13:00-14:00 Science of yoga theory - philosophy and art of living
- 14:00-15:00 Yoga Nidra
- 15:00-15:30 Herbal Tea
- 17:00-19:00 Evening yoga practice - Mantra Chanting, Warming up, Surya Namaskar, Asana & Shavasana (relaxation)
- 19:30-20:00 Dinner break (yogic meal)
- 20:30-21:30 Meditation
- 22:00 Lights off
The above schedules are changeable according to summer or winter weather. Kindly, please note that the students' check-in date would be on the 2nd, and the check-out date would be the 15th of the month. To stay before or after the yoga course, please contact the administration.
The classes run from Monday to Saturday; Sunday is a free day from teaching.
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Instructors
Dr Jitendra
Dr. Jitendra Das has studied and practiced yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic scripture at school and university, as well as with senior Indian masters. He studied yoga, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Veda, and related subjects in Haridwar. He teaches and practices yogasana, pranayama, bandha, mantra, mudra, meditation, cleansing kriyas, Ayurveda, and Vedic chanting at Rishikesh, and gives conferences, workshops, and seminars worldwide.
Accommodation
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During this retreat, you will stay in an ashram at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. You will stay in single or shared rooms with attached bathrooms with hot water. Please keep in mind that this is not a hotel. Upon your arrival, you will be provided with soap and toilet paper. The rest of the time, you need to buy it.
For your personal safety, please bring a padlock for your room. The ashram provides clean bed sheets and towels once a week, shared kettle, iron, and hairdryer on each floor, and a blanket.
Patanjali International Yoga Foundation ashram rules
- The ashram gates are opened from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. By 10:00 p.m. everyone should be in their rooms
- The outside guests are allowed to visit you from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the reception sitting place only and they are not allowed in the rooms
- Please keep your rooms neat and clean with self-service
- Please make a general cleaning before checking out or pay 500 INR for the general room’s cleaning
- Please clean and dry your plates and cups after food
- In case of using fat creams and skin oils, please use your own bed linens
- Please save water
- Put used toilet paper and sanitary items into the rubbish bin
- Stick posters or other items on the walls are strictly prohibited
- Use of electric heaters is strictly prohibited
- Every guest is responsible for self-belongings
- Any damage of the property is under your own responsibility and expenses should be refunded
- Please through the rubbish from your rooms to the rubbish can near the main gates
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