The Yoga and Biomechanics retreat has been designed to understand the Biomechanics of various Ashtanga practices and understand their application in day-to-day living. This yoga holiday is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to understand the biomechanics involved in Ashtanga Yoga. The retreat offers options for beginners, middle level and advanced practitioners of yoga.
An experienced team of yoga practitioners and physiotherapists will take you through the entire retreat. The biomechanics retreat will take you through theory and practise sessions to help you experience and understand the underlying mechanisms.
The sessions will include basics about the modern and ancient lifestyle, aspects of biomechanics including kinetics, kinesiology, equilibrium, mechanical principles of natural elements, physiology of human body, disorders and diseases, biomechanics of yogic techniques, comparison of ancient Indian lifestyle with modern lifestyle amongst the core activities.
During the course, our experienced Ajarya teachers will also teach your Vedic Chanting, Gita Chanting, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga postures, Pranayama, Meditation and yogic games.
Accommodation:
Your Teacher training will be held in the Swargashram area amidst the various centres and Ashrams around. All care has been taken to provide the basic level of hygiene, comfort and space for you to get the most out of your training.
You will be accommodated in a pleasantly located budget hotel. You are provided with your own room with attached bathroom with both hot and running cold water.
Three nourishing vegetarian meals are provided daily during your course. There is wi-fi connectivity within your room at a very minimal cost as well as an internet centre in the lobby.
Facilities:
We are focused on helping the participants get the most out of the retreat and holiday experience.
Peaceful accommodations overlooking the hills and verdant nature – not a congested or polluted environment.
Yoga Studio contained within the Residential Block – feel free to practice and sharpen your skill at any time without being inconvenienced or feeling unsafe.
Exclusive single room provided with private attached bathroom – Not a dormitory style or shared bathrooms.
Private Balcony with every room for a peaceful sit-out overlooking the Himalayan foothills ; something you will cherish during a month long stay
Provision of hot and cold running water.
Open space - Premises have a wonderful garden and a terrace (lunches in the garden are a great bonding time)
Internet Wi-Fi access available at less than $1 a day.
Access to computers in Internet Café also available (Internet charges extra)
In all, special care is taken to make the stay conducive to learning over a longer period.
Itinerary
Gita Chanting / Meditation - 6:00-7:00 AM
Asanas - 7:00-8:00 AM
Breakfast + Personal time - 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Theory 1 + Theory 2 - 9:00-11:00 AM
Group Discussion / Assessments / Assignments - 11:00-12:00 PM
Break (Personal Time) - 12:00-2:00 PM
Practices 1 - 2:00-3:30 PM
Practices 2 - 3:30-5:00 PM
Break (Personal Time) - 5:00-6:00 PM
Play Time - 6:00-7:00 PM
Vedic Chanting - 7:00-8:00 AM
Getting There:
Delhi - 238 Kms
Connectivity - Flight, Bus, Train, Taxi
Dehradun - 42 kms
Connectivity - Bus, Train, Taxi
Haridwar - 25 kms
Connectivity - Bus, Taxi
Food Options
We take care to include THREE fresh meals everyday within the fee, so that the participants do not have to worry about where to plan their next meal.
Food is strictly vegetarian in line with the principles of yoga and Ayurveda and sufficient variety is added, so that participants can experience different vegetables and fruits of the season.
Food is fresh and made in hygienic conditions, which minimizes the occurrence of sickness.
This single emphasis on fooding sets us distinctively apart as a choice for a stay at Rishikesh.
Cancellation Terms
Customised Ayurvedic treatments can be taken up by the participants in consultation with our doctors.
Cancellation Terms
a) More than 30 days: 20% of tour cost
b) 15-30 days: 30% of tour cost
c) 7-15 days: 50% of tour cost
d) 2-7 days: 75% of Tour cost
e) Less than 2 days or Cancellation/changes during the tour - No Refund
What to expect?
General Yoga amid serene, natural surroundings
Be prepared for a wholesome experience including Yoga, Ayurveda (optional), Spiritual beauty as well as splendid Nature