Would you like to go for a Yoga Retreat & Pilgrimage?
November 7 – 14, 2023, Varanasi, India
People go on pilgrimages for different reasons. On the path of Yoga, we go there, in gratefulness, to celebrate and honor the Sacredness of the Divine Forms that once were born or lived there, the Temples and other Holy Structures that, after thousands of years, still stand there and animate love and blessings, the Stories that keep inspiring and kindling our devotion, and the Rivers that give us the message of life and remain Pure and Sacred regardless of the impurities inflicted on them.
Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is an ancient and sacred city on the Ganges River in Northern India. It is a city of temples mostly linked to the stories of Lord Shiva, who, along with many great glories and virtues to His name, is also considered the source of Yoga. This is a unique opportunity to visit the Holy City of Varanasi and immerse in Yoga there.
It is about 90 minutes flying time from New Delhi and Mumbai. You can learn more about Varanasi online.
Yoga Retreat Features:
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Relaxing and Gentle Yogic practices with practical yogic wisdom and devotional stories.
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Visit various temples and historic sites.
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Spend plenty of time at the banks of the Holy Ganges River to experience the Holy presence, observe the worshiping rituals, meditate, go for walks and boat rides, etc.
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Celebrate, rejoice, and bond in Oneness with other devotees.
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Delicious Indian and International meals.
Dates :
November 7 -14. ( Arrive on November 7 in the afternoon and leave on November 14 in the morning).
Fee:
Double Occupancy: CAD$1300.00/person
Single Occupancy: CAD$1875.00/person
Fee includes:
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
Three meals daily
Hall Rental
Teachers’ expenses.
Knowledge Fee:
There will be no knowledge fee for this Retreat. My wife Bharti Ji and I will be happy just to be with you. You may donate some money to the temples or other places. There will be a lot of opportunities to donate there.
You will be responsible for:
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All personal expenses, including your travel back and forth to the hotel, visits to the temples, personal needs, etc.
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If you require translation, you will be responsible for the cost, which will depend on the number of people requiring translation.
Registration :
If interested, please register soon. There are only a few spaces left.
November is a very busy tourist season in Varanasi, and therefore, good hotels are highly demanded and expensive. A 33% non-refundable deposit is required within a week after registration.
Trip to Ayodhya:
After the Retreat, Bharti Ji and I will be traveling to Ayodhya
November 14 -16. You are most welcome to join us.
Details will be shared at a later date with those interested in joining the trip.
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, is another Holy City where thousands go every day for pilgrimage. It has many temples related to the life story of Lord Rama. Ayodhya drew worldwide attention this month because of the newly built temple, Ram Mandir, at the site where Lord Rama was born.
Ayodhya is about a 4-hour train ride from Varanasi.
The flights from Ayodhya to Delhi and Mumbai are about 90 minutes long. You can learn more about Ayodhya online.
For further information, please write to: info@shudham.org
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