Rishikesh: Journey to Forgotten Mysteries
Delve into the heart of the yoga capital and its surroundings, explore ancient temples, iconic power spots, and the caves of yogis. Come face to face with sages and mystics, uncover ancient secrets and knowledge hidden from the usual tourists.
Purpose of the Retreat:
To immerse you in an engaging, active, and diverse journey that allows you to see your life in a new light. We aim to provide you with a transformative experience, one that we have personally undergone, revealing to you the beauty and depth of Indian traditions and culture.
By staying in this potent energetic location, you can better understand your behavioral strategies and habitual responses, laying the foundation for meaningful changes in your life. If you are ready, this place will help you process unresolved emotions, transform pain into valuable experience, and advance on your spiritual journey.
Who travels with us and why?
The richness of sounds, flavors, scents, people, and animals in Rishikesh will amaze you daily, evoking fresh emotions and impressions. We will introduce you to local life and culture, allowing you to fully surrender to the flow, accept this place as it is, and attain a new level of inner peace.
Seasoned practitioners will discover the uncharted and uncover the true India beyond tourist trails.
Those just beginning their spiritual journey will receive a boost for a spiritual breakthrough and a surge of fresh energy for further spiritual growth.
Avid travelers will breathe in the full spectrum of experiences from India, immersing themselves in a rich palette of colors, aromas, and sounds.
Those craving change will find an escape from routine and crisis, allowing Rishikesh to reboot their lives.
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Our retreat offers you the chance to experience the magic of India, set aside your usual life rhythm, and savor the unique ambiance of Rishikesh.
Explore Indian Culture
Immerse yourself in a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, tastes, scents, and sounds. India has always been renowned for its traditions and hospitality. Everything, from culture and values to rituals and customs, in this “Land of Gods” is unique and special. Rishikesh is truly a mysterious, astonishing, and magical place that cannot be described in words, but can only be felt through one’s own lived experience, fully surrendering to the moment.
Vedic Wisdom and Rituals
The ancient wisdom of Vedic rituals offers a profound way to connect with the divine and cultivate a sense of well-being in everyday life. We will meet with saints and spiritual teachers, participate in Agni Hotra and Ganga Aarti ceremonies, visit significant temples, and encounter yogi-ascetics in the Himalayan caves. You will not just be an observer, but an active participant in the ceremonies, with the opportunity to ask questions and receive blessings from spiritual masters.
Purifying Karma and Soul
For millennia, Rishikesh has been a sacred meeting ground for enlightened masters, yogis, and seekers of Truth. Every year, millions of pilgrims come to Rishikesh to sit by the sacred Ganges River and immerse in its purifying waters. The Ganges embodies the cosmic Mother Goddess; a ritualistic bath in her waters washes away negative Karma.
Recharge and Renewal
You will return home refreshed and inspired, with a sense of goodness in your heart. Daily practices of yoga, meditation, and pranayama will help you relax and rejuvenate your body, and clear your mind. The benevolent atmosphere of Rishikesh will help you reconnect with your true “self” and find inner peace.
Ruslan Kleytman
Founder of Ahila Yoga, an integrative approach to yoga that combines traditions, science, and art. His understanding of body and spirit deepened on his journey towards spiritual education, beginning in the ashrams and monasteries of India and South Korea.
Ruslan is a devotee of Swami Mrityunjaya Tirtha-ji, his mentor in the Siddha-yoga system, an exclusive school of Shaivite Hinduism. Studying this ancient wisdom, combined with physical practice and meditation, led Ruslan to develop his method of Ahila-yoga, which heals and harmonizes all levels of human existence.
What our retreat participants say
Retreat, Cultural Introduction, Yoga, Meditation.
10 Days (including arrival and departure days)
Delhi/Rishikesh
Moderate – suitable for beginners.