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A Transformational Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Mukteshwar with Swami Vidyanand of SriMa School, the Founder and the President of the Yoga Alliance International.  Accompanying is Shizuyo Okada (Yogini Ishwari), disciple of Swami Vidyanand and the Regional Director of the Yoga Alliance America.  Discover inner peace and tranquillity in beautiful Mukteshwar during this 7-day yoga and meditation retreat.  Dates: Dec. 1 through 7, 2009, or Dec. 8 through 14, 2009.  If you would like to join, please contact Ishwari at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA IN THE HIMALAYAS

with Swami Vidyanandji of SRIMA School

Day – 1: Arrival at New Delhi (capital of India)

You will be received by our representative who will assist you with boarding an air-conditioned vehicle and escort you to a 3-star hotel for an overnight stay (overnight at New Delhi). Get as much rest as you can, as the next day early morning you will depart for an 8-10 hr long drive (approx. 350kms) with the last 60kms of hill climb.

Day – 2: Arrival at Mukteshwar

Preferably an early morning departure from Delhi to arrive at the Mountain Trail Resort (hereafter “the Resort”) in Mukteshwar (Distt. Nainital, Uttarakhand) before lunch. Mukteshwar is set amidst virgin forests and fruit orchards of apple, apricot, plum, pear and peach at a height of 2280 mtrs ASL. Mukteshwar is the most beautiful offbeat tourist destination of Kumaon, Uttarakhand with its splendid views of the Himalayas, deep valleys, sunset and sunrise.

It is a haven for nature/peace lovers. This destination was found by the British in 1893 when they set up the Indian Veterinary Research Institute. You may not find a better place than Mukteshwar for yoga and meditation, surrounded by an distinctively long ridge with valleys on both sides. The environment is full of positive energies. Panoramic views of the snow clad Himalayan peaks can be seen from Mukteshwar. Among the major Himalayan peaks visible from Mukteshwar are Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Nandaghunti, Trishul and Panchachuli. 

Check in, freshen up and enjoy your lunch. An afternoon/evening yoga session will be held at the Resort. Later in the evening, if keen, you can head for a short walk to the nearby sunset point. Mukteshwar is a hikers’ haven as you have trails all around so feel free to head into any direction.  Overnight at Mukteshwar.

Transformational Yoga Program for the day: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Optional) Relaxing with Yogaasanas after a long trip

 Day – 3:

Wake up early in the morning to experience the awe-inspiring sunrise from behind the mountain ranges, if the horizon is clear you can see the Himalayan Range too. Follow it through with a yoga session and after breakfast visit the Mukteshwar Township with its 20-25 sq. kms of dense virgin forest with coniferous & Himalayan   oak trees. Visit the century-old Shiva temple, Jim Corbett’s Bungalow and the famous Chauli Ki  Jaali Cliff which is an outcrop of rocks            overlooking a straight drop of approx. 2000 feet. The spellbinding effect of the scenic views and pure air compliment the rejuvenation process and help remove toxins. Return to the Resort for lunch.

After lunch proceed to an innovative yoga session. Evening at leisure by the bonfire with soothing music played on a Kumaoni flute in the background. Overnight at Mukteshwar.

Transformational Yoga Program for the day:

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM -   “Chakra Set” consisting of the following asanas: Paschimottanasana, Janushirshasana, Padaprasa Paschimottanasana, Titli asana, Ushtrasana, Marjariasana, Shashank asana, Parvatasana.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM -    Introduction to Transformational Yoga – Part I

Day – 4:

An early morning yoga session followed by breakfast, then a guided packed lunch picnic to a nearby hill stream/waterfall in the Padampuri valley which involves a short trek through a dense pine forest.   

You can also enjoy some mild adventure activities like rock climbing, rappelling, and river crossing at Padampuri (mild adventure activities are chargeable, extra cost). Enjoy your lunch out in the wilderness of Padampuri forest and return to the Resort by the evening. Overnight at Mukteshwar.

Transformational Yoga Program for the day:

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - “Chakra Set” (Paschimottanasana, Janushirshasana, Padaprasa Paschimottanasana, Titli asana, Ushtrasana, Marjariasana, Shashank asana, Parvatasana), plus some standing asanas.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Introduction to Transformational Yoga – Part II, Introduction to Mantras & Chanting

Day – 5:

A full day of yoga and meditation at the Resort. In the evening enjoy a local folk song performance. Overnight at Mukteshwar.

Transformational Yoga Program for the day:

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - “Chakra Set” (Paschimottanasana, Janushirshasana, Padaprasa Paschimottanasana, Titli asana, Ushtrasana, Marjariasana, Shashank asana, Parvatasana), plus some balancing asanas.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Introduction to Transformational Yoga – Part III

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Yogic Living I: The Daily Routine for a Yogi/ni

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Pranayama: Theory & Practice

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Optional) - Meditation Session, Q&A

Day – 6:

Transformational Yoga Program for the day :

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - “Chakra Set” (Paschimottanasana, Janushirshasana, Padaprasa Paschimottanasana, Titli asana, Ushtrasana, Marjariasana, Shashank asana, Parvatasana) followed by Surya Namaskar and dynamic asanas

Mantra Chanting & Meditation in the Managher/Raata forests in the afternoon/evening.

 Day – 7: Departure for New Delhi (overnight at Delhi)

Day – 8: TOUR ENDS

Package Costs (per person in US$)

For Students Package Costs (per person in US$)

Package Includes:

1. Airport transfers by air-conditioned vehicles.
2. Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis at New Delhi with breakfast & hotel taxes.
3. Daily yoga sessions (minimum 6 hours per day) with Swami Vidyanandji.
4. Periodical, private counseling sessions with Swami Vidyanandji.
5. Air-conditioned transportation for a Delhi-Mukteshwar-Delhi return trip.
6. Accommodation at the Mountain Trail Resort including tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, dinner, and hotel taxes.
7. All guides, excursions, sightseeing tours, plus off-site trips outside Mukteshwar.
8. Bottled mineral water (Indian brands) - 2 Bottles per person per day.
9. All taxes.

Please note that the package does NOT include the following:

1. A return airfare from your city to Delhi
2. Indian tourist visa
3. Travel insurance

Remarks

1. Prices are subject to fluctuation due to change in exchange rates. The Mountain Trail Resort accepts USD & GBP for payments over the reception counter.
2. The Resort has internet facility.

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