NORTH INDIA YOGA JOURNEY
DELHI – RISHIKESH -- HARIDWAR -- DHARAMSALA -- AMRITSAR – DELHI
Tuesday, February 18 - Monday, March 2, 2020
On this journey, we will explore the beautifully complex cultural terrain of North India. We’ll ride rickshaws through the medieval labyrinth of Old Delhi. We'll breathe in cardamom and rose in India’s oldest spice shop and the aroma of incense in Hindu temples. We'll share a cup of tea from the corner chaiwallah and share prayers and offerings on the river Ganga.
We will explore some of India's most important traditions: Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and Sikhism. We will examine their common roots and discover ways to imbue our modern yoga practice with ancient mysticism and new depths of understanding. (No previous yoga experience necessary.)
All of this...while discovering the vast inner landscape of the Self through the daily practice of Yoga. Our journey will offer new perspectives, allow us to bring home invaluable lessons, and ultimately guide us in creating the life we most aspire to live.
Day 1 Tuesday, Feb 18 Arrival in New Delhi
Day 2 Wednesday, Feb 19 City Tour of Old Delhi
Day 3 Thursday, Feb 20 Delhi to Rishikesh, Aarti
Day 4 Friday, Feb 21 Beatles Ashram & Bharat Mandir
Day 5 Saturday, Feb 22 Sivananda Ashram & Trayambakeshwar Temple
Day 6 Sunday, Feb 23 Haridwar Temple Visit & Aarti
Day 7 Monday, Feb 24 Ayurveda Lecture & Massage or Sunrise Kunjapuri Trek
Day 8 Tuesday, Feb 25 Rishikesh - Haridwar - Pathankot - Dharamsala
Day 9 Wednesday, Feb 26 Visit Tibetan Handicrafts Center, Kashmir Shaivism School
Day 10 Thursday, Feb 27 Norbulingka Monastery
Day 11 Friday, Feb 28 Hiking to Bhagasu Temple/Waterfall
Day 12 Saturday, Feb 29 Dharamsala to Amritsar, Visit Golden Temple
Day 13 Sunday, March 1 Amritsar to Delhi, Lodhi Gardens
Day14 Monday, March 2 Depart for home