Rishīkesh

Ashrams as a place of Silence, Spirituality and Self Exploration by doing spiritual and physical exercises are mostly located in refreshing natural surroundings conducive to spiritual instruction and meditation.

Yoga in various forms will be an essential part of your daily schedule such as the various forms of yoga such as Hatha, Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Pranayama, the technique of breathing to connect your body and souls will be also practiced daily.

The day is ruled by a schedule from the early morning until nine o’clock in the evening. You practice yoga session twice per day each morning than on hour and the are two times one hour meditation exercises.

Additionally you attend lectures twice a day about the philosophy and life style of yoga, Vedenta (self exploration)

As a guest of an Ashram you get provided an simple accommodation. You can choose between a shared double or a single room with airco or without depends what you are willing to pay. Independent from that the rooms rooms are simply equipped . My mattress is quite hard and the shower is cold what I can handle but it won’t probably be not everybody’s cup of tea.

3 healthy vegetarian delicious meals are provided as well as water and tea.

Since I am not used to sitting on the floor for such a long time my whole body was getting hurt. That is actually my biggest struggle beside of getting up at 5 a.m., but it is definitely the experience worth. You get slow down, calm and are fulfilled with a silent and peaceful mind. I do not want to miss this .Les mer