Weekend Pranayama & Meditation Retreat
Rishikesh, India
3 Days | Beginner
The 3 days Rishikesh Meditation and Pranayama Retreat at SmayJak Yoga Centre in Rishikesh, India is a short weekend retreat. During these 3 days and 2 nights, you’ll learn about yoga and spirituality. The goal is to help you discover your inner self.
In simple terms, you’ll get a basic understanding of yoga and even visit a sacred place in the Himalayan foothills. This retreat is great for people who don’t have a lot of time but want to learn the basics of yoga. We want to introduce beginners to yoga and show them how to make it a part of their daily life.
Your stay, food, and a special trip to a sacred place are all included in the retreat fee. The trip usually takes about 4 hours and can be to either Vashishtha Cave or Kunjapuri Temple. If something unexpected happens, we might go to a different place, but the school will organize the trip, and it’s part of the course fee. The school will decide where we’ll go.
Course Level: Beginner
Language of Instruction: English/Hindi
3 Days Meditation & Pranayama Retreat is suitable for those who….
- Are beginners looking for an introduction into yoga and its practices
- Wants to experience yoga in Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga
- Wants a short break to refresh body and mind with a short yoga retreat
- Are interested in a short course to find a balance in life through body and mind
- Have a busy life schedule with only a few days to spare for a retreat
- Wish to get an exposure to India culture and its spiritual values
- Are registered RYT and wants to collect Continuing Education (CE) training hours
Course Certification
Upon course completion, you will receive certificate of completion. All retreat courses are valid as Continuing Education (CE) training hours for those registered as RYT under Yoga Alliance (USA). Yoga retreats does not count towards yoga teacher training hours, nor does it certify you as a yoga teacher.
3 Days Meditation & Pranayama Retreat Course Curriculum
Yoga Asanas
- Meditative steps of centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
- Surya namaskara (sun salutations)
- Types of yoga asanas – standing, sitting, fire series, inversion, shavasana etc.
General Topics
- Meditative steps of centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
- Surya namaskara (sun salutations)
- Types of yoga asanas – standing, sitting, fire series, inversion, shavasana etc.
3 Days Meditation & Pranayama Retreat Daily Shedule
This is a brief 3-day meditation and breathing exercise retreat. You’ll also spend half a day at a special place. During this yoga training, you’ll get three meals that are vegetarian, and there’s even tea in the afternoon with spices. We recommend going to bed before 10 pm because it helps with the retreat. Here’s what a typical day looks like at the 3-day meditation and breathing retreat in Rishikesh, India, at the SmayJak Yoga Centre.
Day 1
| Timing | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Fire Ceremony |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Yoga Foundation Class |
| 12:00 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Basic Yoga Philosophy |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Tea Break |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Relaxation & Meditation |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | Free Time / VDO Lecture |
| 21:00 | Go to Sleep |
Day 2
| Timing | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Fire Ceremony |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Yoga Foundation Class |
| 12:00 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Basic Yoga Philosophy |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Tea Break |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Relaxation & Meditation |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | Free Time / VDO Lecture |
| 21:00 | Go to Sleep |
Day 3
| Timing | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Fire Ceremony |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Yoga Foundation Class |
| 12:00 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Basic Yoga Philosophy |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Tea Break |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Relaxation & Meditation |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | Free Time / VDO Lecture |
| 21:00 | Go to Sleep |
3 Days Meditation & Pranayama Retreat: Course Fee
| ACCOMMODATION TYPE | PRICE PER PERSON |
|---|---|
| Shared Twin Room | INR 10000 |
| Private Single Room | INR 12000 |
Book Your Seat: A minimum of 2000/- advance deposit is required to secure your seat for the course. The remaining course fee is due on arrival at our school reception.
Refund Policy: Advance deposit is strictly non-refundable. However, your advance deposit amount can be retained for rescheduling, only if applicant makes a request 7 days before the program start date. Please read details under Refund Policy.
School Policy & Code of Conduct: By signing and booking for your course at Yoga Vidya Mandiram, you are acknowledging that you have read, agree and accept our School Policy and Code of Conduct. Please go through our School Policy and Code of Conduct thoroughly.