Friday, July 17, 2009

India Tour - INDIA, The Land of Yoga, Ayurveda, Ashrams

India ~ the subcontenient ~ The Land of Yoga ~ Ayurveda ~ The Taj Mahal ~ palaces ~ bazaars ~ the Ganges ~ Ashrams....

A remarkable 18 day journey to the soul of India. We will explore the healing science of ayurveda as well as retracing the begining of yoga.

Temple tours, desert journeys and bazaars await you in the subcontinent. Visit the glorious Taj Mahal, ride camels through desert towns, indulge in ayurvedic treatments.
Delight in the feasts of Indian cuisine overlooking the sacred Ganges River. Discover the sacred wisdom of centuries past.

Step back in time on this provocative journey through Rajasthan, India’s most colorful region.
Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Amristar, Rishikesh, Dharamsala (home of the Dali Lama)

More Info: http://www.stressescapetours.com/indiayoga.html

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

10 Days Yoga Retreat | Yoga Life Style Course @ Yoga Vidya Dham, Nasik, India

Practice of Basic Yoga Poses(Asanas), Pranayama (Breath control), Omkar Chanting, Meditation, Mantra Chanting

Treatments: Nasya (Nasal techniques), Shirodhara (Using Oil) , Herbal face packs, Ayurveda Massage, Head massage, Analysis of Prakriti (Kafa, Pitta, Vata), Steam bath, Mud therapy.

Useful Information related to Herbal Home Remedies, personal health recommendations

FEES: -
The fees for the above retreat
1. Course Fees, Lodging & boarding Charges – Total Fees US $ 250

(Fees for various treatments will be charged separately)

Fees can be paid with any of the following ways
1. Travelers Cheques
2. Currency – USD $, Sterling £ , Euro € Yen ¥ or Indian Rupees Rs.
3. Telegraphic Bank Transfer of Funds
Note – Foreign currency exchange help is available..

Venue Of Course:- Vishwa Yoga Darshan – Vishwa Yoga Darshan is a perfect place for yoga and meditation. It is situated in the mountain range of Sahyadri, the ashram is surrounded by fascinating landscapes and natural beauties. It is an ideal location away from city and stressful modern life.

The new ashram is becoming more popular as it offers stress free Yoga Life style in natural environment.

This place is in the vicinity of Lord Trimbakeshwara, one of the 12 most important and auspicious Shiva Temples in India. Lord Shiva is the origin of Yoga Tradition; this makes the location of the ashram more significant. Millions of devotees visit the Shiva temple annually. Surrounding mountains are considered as the heaven for Yogis, next to Himalayas, to perform Yoga & Mediation practices.

Facilities -
Yoga, Meditation facilities, Ayurveda, Herbal treatment, Massage, Nature therapies are made available in the ashram at cost. Medical Facilities including emergency services are also provided.

Lodging-
Ashram provides lodging facilities to students. A student is provided with an independent compartment in a house. Every house has 4 compartments, the house is self contained having attached toilet block. Independent wardrobe with a locker is provided to every student. A bed, mattress, blankets, sheets and pillow are also provided.
A laundry service is available in the ashram at cost.

Number of Students per batch are about 15

Boarding-
Dining room provides pure vegetarian food in accordance with the Aryurveda life style; the food is non spicy, rich in raw vegetables. Daily diet consists of various fruits (including seasonal fruits). Herbal drinks are provided instead of tea and coffee.

The food is supplied is strictly organic and non-processed. A precaution is taken to maintain nutritional value of the diet. For every individual the Ayurveda diet is recommended considering ones requirements.

Note - A complete silence is maintained in the dining room during the meals and breakfast.

Library -
A good collection of books, in the library proves to be a valuable resource to aspiring Yoga Students. It includes various books on Yoga, Meditation, Tantra, Vedas, Upnishdas, other Indian philosophies, Ayurveda, naturopathy etc.

Personal Guidance - Personal guidance for medical problems using Yoga Techniques, Herbals and ayurveda techniques is available for the students.

More Info: http://www.yogapoint.com/info/intro_yoga_course.htm