Ayurveda Yoga Holiday

Win a return flight to India and four weeks of holiday worth $5000!

Yoga - the original science

When Swami Ji came to Europe for the first time he was asked what kind of yoga he practiced and to which tradition he belonged. Having learned and practiced Yoga since his early childhood he was astounded by these questions. He answered that if Patanjali, who wrote the Yoga Sutras 2600 years ago, could see how many different kinds of Yoga exist now he would be very astonished about how people have put their own label on yoga and have made it commercial. In the western world there is a great variety of traditions following each another teacher, master or guru. Swami Ji, who does not consider himself a master or guru but a human being equal to everyone else, wants to spread the original science of Yoga again, not following a certain interpretation or creating a new tradition. Only following the pure and original Yoga that has been taught in India over dozens of generations.

This is how you are now invited to come to Swami Ji’s Ashram in India to take part in an Ayurveda Yoga Holiday.

Yoga and Ayurveda in India - an unforgettable experience

Travel the path of spirituality while experiencing two of the most ancient sciences of the world. Relax in detoxifying and refreshing Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurvedic massages and get to know how Yoga, not only the physical exercise but the whole philosophy, is implemented into daily life.

You can choose a retreat of one, two, three or four weeks and stay in the Ashram where you will get a first-hand experience of the loving atmosphere created by Swami Ji and his family. Get out of your everyday's stress and hectic and dive into an experience of feeling yourself!

Personalized Ayurvedic Diet

The word Ayurveda means science of life and one of the main principles in Ayurveda is that your body is the temple of your soul. Take care of it, keep it clean and nourish it, so that your soul can celebrate and dance in its temple.

In the beginning of this holistic retreat, a professional experienced Ayurvedic doctor will examine each participant and determine the individual body types. Each body type has different needs and with Ayurvedic massages, food and treatments your body will be purified and strengthened so that it can regain its balance in the doshas.

According to the body type and the imbalances in the doshas, the Ashram kitchen will prepare delicious yogic, sattvic food that keeps the body healthy.

Ayurvedic Massages - a daily treat for body, mind and soul

Ayurveda recommends massages with certain oils and herbs as a support for a cleansing process. When stimulated with herbs and the right oils and massage technique the body releases toxins via the skin. For your well-being and relaxation you will daily get Ayurvedic massages with oil and with well smelling and purifying herbs. Trained Ayurvedic massage therapists will take care that your massage is completely in line with the needs of your body and after only a few days of massage you will feel rejuvenated, your skin will shine and your body will thank you this extra attention.

Panchakarma Treatments - Ayurveda detoxification

In a four-week, three-week or two-week course you will also receive a Panchakarma treatment. This is an old Ayurvedic therapy that is used to clean the body of toxic materials left by disease and poor nutrition. Panchakarma is a very individual treatment which can vary from person to person. In five different actions the body will be purified from inside and outside with the help of a certain diet and the use of oils and Ayurvedic herbal medicine. Panchakarma is known for its beneficial effects on overall health, wellness and self-healing due to the specific attention that is paid on the individual needs of everyone.

Yoga Workshops - stretch and strengthen

Once a week Yashendu will give a Yoga Workshop of four hours which will show you the way to a healthy body and a relaxed mind free of stress and tension. He will not only respond to the individual needs of the participants with specific exercises for different body parts but will also give an insight into the philosophy of yoga and in four workshops you will thus get to know the different aspects of yoga including Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. Due to the limited number of participants Yashendu will be able to personalize the workshops to everybody's needs and depending on the group he will include gentle yoga positions for beginners, basic yoga poses, yoga for back pain and other areas of the body but also advanced yoga positions if yoga instructors or long time practitioners are among the participants. Whatever your level of practice is - these yoga workshops will be designed for you!

You can then start or continue your daily yoga practice in the Ashram, individually or with other participants. And you will be able to meditate in the beautiful garden, on the roof while watching sunset or in the cave in which Swami Ji spent three years and 108 days in meditation. Combine the yoga practice and Ayurveda treatments with a meditation retreat - complete relaxation!

A Holistic Retreat - cleansing not only the body

As body, mind and soul are always connected with each other, a cleansing treatment for the body will also have a cleansing effect on mind and soul. In this purifying process toxins are released from the body, old patterns of thinking from the mind and suppressed emotions from the soul. Everybody’s process is individual and different from another person’s experience but in the loving atmosphere of the Ashram you have a safe environment where you can feel comfortable to go through this experience.

Once a week you will have the chance to experience a spiritual healing session by Swami Ji which he offers to all participants. This, too, is a big help for your body, mind and soul, to get used to the new feeling that spreads in you during your treatments.

Both, Swami Ji and Yashendu will be present at the Ashram during this time. If you have any question, need support or further guidance, Yashendu will be available for you and happy to help you.

Why to choose this retreat out of thousands of India retreats?

You have been searching the internet for the right retreat for you and have got thousands of results. Now the big question is where you will go and why you would come to us. For some people the answer to this question can be the relaxing atmosphere of our Ashram and for others it can be the unique combination of Ayurvedic massages and treatments, diet, yoga and healing that only we offer. But what we believe is the most important factor is that 100% of the profit for this holiday will support children charity projects. By doing something good for yourself you are doing good for poor children!

Schedule - time for you!

As the Ayurvedic treatments are very individual, we cannot provide a precise schedule here. After the examination of the Ayurvedic doctor you will get to know which Ayurvedic treatments you will receive and what each day will look like.

Of course there is also enough time for leisure activities. Each week you will have one day free for shopping, visiting Vrindavan and the neighbouring towns or for a trip to Agra to see the famous Taj Mahal.

We intentionally changed the name from ‘Ayurvedic Yoga Course’ to ‘Ayurveda Yoga Holiday’ because we feel that this comes closer to the core of this spiritual retreat. It is not a course filled with hours of classes, a tight schedule and teachings which will result in a certificate but it is a time of treatments, of cleansing and of getting to know yourself. You will experience Yoga and Ayurveda on different levels and will have time to reflect about what you feel, what you think and who you are. Relax, enjoy and feel well in the loving surrounding of the Ashram.

Book your Ayurveda Yoga Holiday of one, two, three or four weeks here