Rishikesh is an entirely different place during local festivals. The spiritual energy combined with festive spirit and local celebrations makes it a must-visit destination during festivals. Since January brings Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and the full moon festival, Ekattva has decided to become part of the celebrations by hosting two different Festive Yoga Retreats!

For those who don’t know, our yoga retreats have helped hundreds of individuals in making positive life changes and improve overall well-being. Our upcoming 3-day festive yoga retreats in January, 2024 will be more than that.

In this post, Ekattva Yogshala - a leading host of yoga retreats in Rishikesh - will share everything about the special festive yoga retreats in Rishikesh, India. 

Let’s start!

Highlights of yoga retreat in January

Below are the major highlights of festive yoga retreats in Rishikesh planned for January 2024:

Yoga retreat duration: Our first festive yoga retreat to celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal will begin on January 13, 2024 (Saturday) and conclude on January 15, 2024 (Monday). The second festive retreat to celebrate the full moon festival, on the other hand, will begin on January 25, 2024 (Thursday) and will end on January 27, 2024 (Saturday).

The duration of these retreats is just right for corporate professionals looking to take a break and celebrate the holidays.

Class size: Ekattva’s festive yoga retreats in Rishikesh will be organized in small groups to make sure every individual experiences yoga at a personal level. Any individual, couple, or family can attend this festive yoga retreat in Rishikesh. 

Experienced yoga teachers: The January yoga retreats will be led by experienced yoga teachers who have been practicing meditation, yoga, pranayama, and sattvic living for decades. Our yoga teachers have helped thousands of people experience the real meaning of yoga and holistic living.

Complete relaxation: Change in food, lifestyle, and daily routine during our yoga retreats in January will help in detoxifying the mind and body. Our yoga ashram is located far from the hustle and bustle of the city to deliver a soothing environment.

Safe for everyone: At Ekattva Yogshala, we take safety very seriously, especially for our solo female travelers who come to our yoga ashram for yoga training and retreats. During the festive yoga retreats in January 2024, we’ll ensure that they have complete privacy while still being able to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Festival celebrations: One of the best parts of these January yoga retreats is that you will get a chance to celebrate four festivals namely Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and Paush Purnima (full moon festival) in the company of like-minded spirits. Team Ekattva will make sure that the festivities are memorable as well as enlightening. 

Pricing: The cost per attendee for the festive yoga retreats in January is going to be very affordable. This fee includes accommodation for 3 days, meals, drinks, interactive classes, activities, and celebration of festivals.

Now that we have learned about the major highlights of yoga and meditation retreats in January 2024, let’s learn what our yoga retreat in Rishikesh includes. 

Yoga retreat in Rishikesh: Program details

Our yoga retreats in Rishikesh aren't just about relaxation and festivals, there will be a lot of learning opportunities as well. Here's a preview of what you can expect to learn during your time at Ekattva Yogshala in January:

Kriya: A morning routine rooted in ancient yoga practices that include Ayurvedic techniques to cleanse the body deeply.

Breathwork: A breathing technique that helps prepare for Pranayama to improve your overall health. 

Dhyana: Popular known as meditation, it helps in achieving a state of focus, balance, and calmness. 

Asana: Easy and simple yoga poses to improve your inner and outer strength. These yoga poses also increase the health of inner body parts.

Walks along Ganga: Evening walks along Ganga to help yoga retreat participants connect with nature and beauty. 

During your stay for our festive yoga retreat in Rishikesh, you will get: 

• Fully furnished room with attached bathroom and a nature-facing balcony.

• Comfortable single beds with mattresses, towels, study table, wardrobe, electric kettle, chairs, and tea table. 

• 24 hours hot water and western fittings.

• A common green space with views of Ganga and Rajaji National Reserve Forest.

• Breakfast, lunch, evening drinks, snacks, and dinner.

• Full access to the automatic washing machine for self-laundry.

• Full-time trained staff and 24/7 CCTV surveillance.

January yoga retreat in Rishikesh: Final words

We hope that the above post will help you learn everything about our 3-day January festive yoga retreats in Rishikesh. If you can’t visit us this time but would like to experience meditation, we recommend joining our online meditation classes in India. 

Have queries to ask? Drop them in the comments to get a quick reply from our team of yoga experts. 

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