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Those joining us for this sacred Himalayan meditation retreat will experience much more than an ordinary tourist sight-see. Our intent is a relaxed but focused 14-day pilgrimage and meditation retreat to the Source of the Ganga high in India’s Himalayas, one of the great remote spiritual centers of the world.
This includes advanced instruction by Ajayan in esoteric practices of India’s ancient Yogic, Trantric, and Advaitic traditions. This is the most unique aspect of this retreat that you will not find elsewhere: Advanced, personal meditation instruction from a long-time, dedicated yogi/sadhak, Ajayan.
This Himalayan meditation retreat will include an abundance of sacred sights—temples, ancient caves, ceremonies—intimate encounters with sadhus, swamis, and saints, delicious local North Indian cuisine, Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis by authentic Ayurvedic Doctors, comfortable and clean accommodations (single and double available—see below), and optional river rafting on the Ganga.
Most importantly, you will receive expert instruction from Ajayan in the profound meditation and yogic practices indigenous to this region of the Himalayas. This is a rare opportunity to advance your meditation practice to a level that would normally require many years of instruction–provided you could find such instruction at all, which is rare today, even in India. Ajayan will instruct you according to your level of practice. All are welcome, from beginner to advanced yogis.
“The journey with the group to the Source of the Ganges was so enlightening for me…. a great experience, the best experience for personal growth I’ve ever had.” —Caroline Sophonow, Aesthetician and Yoga Teacher, British Columbia, Canada
“Ajayan, I cannot believe how much my meditation practice is now influencing my life (you were talking to us about some after-retreat effects)—it is truly sensational! I am happy and content and my days go by in sheer admiration of all the wonderful things I have in life.”—Dr. A. Cornelius, Switzerland
Cost of the Himalayan meditation retreat
Meditation Retreat/Tour Cost (in US dollars):
Includes accommodations, all meals, ground transportation (see detailed itinerary below), and in-depth meditation instruction from Ajayan (some optional yoga instruction will be included from local teachers); does not include airfare or travel insurance.
Early registration allows all participants to make travel arrangements long in advance of the retreat and to get the best pricing on airfare. For that reason, we offer an early registration discount. If you submit your retreat registration form with a $1500.00 (USD) deposit by June 1, 2024, you will receive a $300 discount off the cost of the retreat.
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See detailed itinerary below and email ajayan@ajayan.com with any question.
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. Rest.
Ride to Rishikesh situated on the banks of the Ganga in the Himalayan foothills. Dinner and rest. We’ll stay in a modern and comfortable hotel on the banks of the holy Ganga. Rishikesh is well-known for its many ashrams, temples, and yoga centers. For centuries yogis have retired to the banks of the holy Ganga here to do their sadhana in quest of direct realization of the eternal, infinite Self of all. The atmosphere is tangibly vibrant with spiritual energy, yet today it also bustles as a quaint commercial center.
After individual yoga/meditation practice and breakfast, we’ll drive 4 hours back to Uttarkashi. Individual meditation, dinner. Rest or optional shopping in town or visiting the temples.
After yoga instruction and individual meditation, we’ll drive 6 hours from Uttarkashi to Rishikesh. Individual meditation, dinner, and free time.
We will complete our meditation retreat at our ashram/hotel in Rishikesh where yoga classes will be offered in the morning, as well as group meditations both morning and early evening. Activities here will include: