The society at large is getting more sensitized about health and fitness by the day. Our partners in the north and central India offer a much needed detoxifying getaway from the cities into an immersive, self introspecting experience in the form of Yoga, active wellness such as walks, treks and cycling in the pictures villages and destinations they are present it. Come, turn over a new leaf!
Forsyth Lodge, Satpura National Park
Satpura Yoga Safari at the Forsyth Jungle Lodge is a refreshing option for a Yoga retreat. Located in the dense and famed forests of central India, the silent walk in the jungle is a meditative experience one needs to detune from the constant cacophony of living in a connected and intrusive world. Coupled with a day of silence and meditations, the Yoga Safari program at the Forsyth will put you in touch with your inner voice. You can also immerse in an intensive Yoga retreat. You will have the opportunity to discover the actual asanas and vinyasa the way our ancient sages did, watching the true masters (read animals) who inspired the creation of those very poses. Learn the downward dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) watching the Dholes do it naturally in the wild!
Devra, Udaipur
Located an easy 10 minutes from the beautiful city of lakes and palaces, Udaipur, Devra is set amidst an organic farm surrounded by the Aravallis adding to its natural beauty and attraction. Perched on top of a hillock with an 800-year-old tribal temple protecting and blessing the land, Devra, the abode of the Gods is truly a piece of heaven on earth. Udaipur being the Capital of Mewar Dynasty enjoyed unbroken prosperity for centuries which is reflected in its indulgences in terms of creating architectural marvels like the City Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Monsoon Palace among others. Such wealth also brought with it the time and leisure to indulge in art forms which enriched the culture of the land. Devra offers the perfect setting for a Yoga retreat along with these cultural and historical experiences which is unique to it. Mrs Jyoti, the host at Devra is a practitioner of the culinary arts with many achievements under her belt, along with being a very spiritual and religious person. This has led her to experiment and create a Sattvic diet and culinary sessions with fresh produce from her organic farm.
Anand at the Satluj, Anandpur Sahib
The sanguine and serene settings of Anand at the Sutlej is the perfect environment for a yoga retreat, coupled with the walks in the beautiful countryside, the stay here will fill you with joy. Wake up to the Gurubaani music played every morning along with the sweet calls from the birds. Gurubaani music derives from the teachings of the masters of Sikhism which is a very spiritual practice more than a religious or ritualistic one and hence finds resonance with the entire spectrum of believers and non-believers. Anandpur Sahib is a spiritual centre for the Sikhs with many temples and gurudwaras dedicated to the leaders of the Sikh movement including the founder of the Khalsa sect. This adds to the vibe of the place which attracts many pilgrims, predominantly the ethnic origin people settled in various countries across the world. Given this backdrop, you are perfectly resonant to benefit from the Yoga and meditation programs conducted at the Anand.
Rakkh Resort, Palampur
Set amidst the majestic mountains of the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Rakkh Resort overlooks the Great Himalayas. Within an easy driving distance from Dharamshala, the seat in exile of the 14th Dalai Lama, Rakkh is uniquely blessed with cultural experiences of two very different mountain people, the predominantly Hindu Kumaon and the Buddhist Tibetans. A short trek uphill from Rakkh is the Tushita Monastery which conducts specialized and intensive meditation courses for everyone. They also have a drop-in guided meditation training for travellers on all days at 9 AM except Sundays. The natural beauty and isolation the mountains afford are very amicable for meditations and meditative walks. There are myriads routes one can take to trek in the hills leading upto small villages and ancient temples and shrines.
