Join us for this amazing journey into the majestic Himalayan mountains of Rishikesh, India. On this retreat we will explore the sacred elements of this beautiful land, including cultural ceremonies and a dip in the Ganga to refresh your soul. Deep dive into our retreat program featuring daily all-levels yoga, meditation, seva, kirtan, mindfully crafted ceremonies, soul work, personal alone time, community, along with private guided excursions.

Surrounded by the unimaginable beauty of the Himalayans, this magical retreat is expertly curated to nourish and nurture your mind, body and spirit.

Relax in the simple forested retreat house on the bank of the sacred Ganga river, held in by the divine mountains. Soak up the sacred energy and ancient wisdom of this beautiful land while practicing yoga in an open air studio. Enjoy the view of the Ganges from your room while listening to the sounds of a waterfall, hornbills and monkeys as your backdrop.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM

Your retreat includes - Delhi and Rishikesh accommodations, airport pick-up, group transportation during the retreat, all meals are included at the retreat house, daily yoga and meditation, expertly-crafted group programming, taxes and fees, supportive retreat family, and retreat leaders familiar with India.

SACRED CEREMONIES + AUTHENTIC EXCURSIONS

Rishikesh is known as the Land of Gods. The town is considered to be one of the divine places in India. This retreat is designed around the elements to help you settle into this sacred land. You will experience daily Yoga classes in an open air studio while listening to the sounds of nature. We’ll venture off the beaten path to meditate in ancient sacred spaces and connect with the local community. We’ll take a beautiful walk through Rishikesh exploring this amazing city, the birthplace of Yoga. As we walk down the towns lanes and alleys you’ll experience the old-world charm of this ancient place. Witness and experience the Ganga Aarti Ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges. Sink into the divinity of the Ganges River as you take an intentional dip, this river is considered a holy river that can relieve a person from all their sins. You will experience blessings and harmony as we visit Holy places. We will journey to observe the powerful energy and magnitude of the statues in Rishikesh (Shiva, Hanuman, Durga, Lakshmi, Kali and more). You’ll have time to explore the town on your own and take an optional hike to an amazing waterfall. Last but not least we will visit the abandoned and artistic ashram that the Beatles spent time learning Meditation in 1968 which is where their most productive period for the Beatles' songwriting occurred.

SEVA PROJECT

Sacred Devotion Retreats is built around helping communities.  When Ange traveled to India for the first time she saw the need to help a school with supplies in the local village where she was staying.  She was inspired to begin the Sunrise School Project helping a small school in Ramgrah, India, from this seed grew Sacred Devotion Retreats. Our mission is to contribute towards a more loving and compassionate world; you are a sacred gift of life and as we travel together on retreat we will help our community partners in each location by doing a Seva Project.  Seva is the art of giving back in selfless service with intimate humility.  Seva is a blessing to explore the connectivity of the world.  When we care for each other and the planet we begin to take the first steps in not only healing our planet but ourselves as well.  Discover the power, wholeness and love that exists within you  as you connect to the amazing communities we’ve build on our retreats.   Sacred Devotion Retreats donates 5% of its proceeds to their Seva community partners around the world.  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO RETREAT

Gather with incredible company or spend time alone rejuvenating and relaxing. This retreat will nourish you and help you connect to your soul.

Day 1 - Arrivals and Check into the Delhi Accommodations

Day 2 - Day in Delhi - Morning Orientation and Breakfast. Exploring Delhi as we visit the Lotus Temple and shop in the markets.

Day 3 - Early morning departure to Rishikesh, enjoy the road trip as we venture through the land of India. Arrive in Rishikesh and ground into this sacred space. Optional afternoon Yoga Class, Evening opening circle, and earth element ceremony.

Day 4 - Morning Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan. In the afternoon you will take a healing dip in the Ganges as we celebrate and refresh your soul with the water element. Gather for afternoon chai and evening kirtan.

Day 5 - Morning Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan. Healing the Mind and Soul workshop. Attend the Ganga Aarti Ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges in the evening. Gather for afternoon chai.

Day 6 - Morning Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan. In the morning we will head to our Seva Project. In the afternoon we will explore the heart of Rishikesh visiting the amazing Statues and the Kali temple. As we embark on honoring the air element today, you’ll have free time to shop, sit at a cafe and read, explore Rishikesh by foot or rent scooter, enjoy the culture of this beautiful town. We will end the day by meeting for afternoon chai and head back to the retreat center for dinner and evening kirtan.

Day 7 - Morning Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan. Easeful Morning at the Retreat House. Time to sleep in, meditate down by the Ganga, sit and chat with friends. In the afternoon we will travel to Hardiwar to visit two temples. Ananadamayi Ma and Neem Karoli Baba two eminent spiritual teachers. Gather for afternoon chai and evening kirtan.

Day 8 - Morning Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan. Excursion to the The Beatles Ashram where you can write, paint, take pictures, walk around, meditate, practice Yoga. Enjoy an afternoon relaxing at the retreat house or heading out for some free time on your own. Gather for afternoon chai and evening kirtan.

Day 9 - Morning Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan. We will head to meditate in sacred Vashishtha Gufa Cave. Afternoon optional waterfall hike. Gather for afternoon chai. After dinner we will have our closing circle and ceremony along with evening kirtan.

Day 10 - Morning checkout and departure.

**Your retreat package includes transportation back to Delhi from Rishikesh. The retreat officially ends once we depart from Rishikesh. We understand that some of you may want to return to Delhi, while others will make their way on to the next leg of their journeys. Please let us know if you will be departing with us from Rishikesh to Delhi, or moving on to the next leg of your journey. We are more than happy to help you arrange your travel details to get you where you are going. Feel free to reach out at any time.

**Please note that we will do our best to keep the intended schedule and retreat program while adhering to current Covid-19 protocols for your safety at the time of the retreat.

Angie felt the call to Yoga in 1999, which has profoundly changed her life. She is a Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Retreat Leader and runs Yoga Teacher Trainings. She has traveled to India four times, leading spiritual retreats which followed in the footsteps of her beloved teacher Ram Dass. Working with Love, Serve, Remember, leading these trips gave her the confidence and experience to start her company Sacred Devotion Retreats. She loves exploring the land, culture, language and regions of India. Angie has supported students and clients in deep transformation with love and guidance. She is currently studying Yoga Therapy soon to graduate as a Holistic Yoga Therapist. With over 20 years of experience, she has explored into the deepest levels of healing through the practices of Yoga. Her travels around the world and to India have taught her about the deepest meanings of life. Angie has over 3,000 hours of studies and 11 years of teaching. She is beyond grateful to hold space and facilitate this retreat.

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**Please note that we will do our best to keep the intended schedule and retreat program while adhering to current Covid-19 protocols for your safety at the time of the retreat.

**Rates are in USD and include all accommodations, meals, yoga, transportation, and taxes.

Airfare, travel expenses, food and drink when offsite and gratuities to staff are not included.

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