INDIA
Yoga and Meditation Program
Spirituality plays an increasingly important role in the way we make sense of our world and ourselves. The senseless destruction on September 11th has burdened many of us with stress, depression and emptiness. Spirituality is the one single source to bring solace and help us to find peace within ourselves through inner soul-searching.
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India has been the home of spirituality for over 4000 years. This particular tour takes us through the sacred passages of great saints, sages, holy men, and philosophers, who practice the simple precept of "LIVE AND LET LIVE." The tour will provide an opportunity to interact with these spiritual gurus.
The tour offers Yoga techniques that take you deep into the innermost recesses of the mind where the self resides, protected by the mind's defenses. It has become all the more relevant for each of us in the hectic and stressful life expected ahead in the 21st century. Yoga literally means "Union." An ancient Indian discipline, Yoga seeks to unite the individual soul (Jivatman) with the universal Soul (Paramatama) through rigorous mental and physical efforts. The aim of yoga is the enable the Yogi to transcend sense perceived, temporary appearances, unrealities and attain a vision and an experience of the super sensuous Divine Reality as well as attain peace and harmony. Our tours will take you to the birthplace of Yoga where real Yoga masters will give lessons in natural surroundings on the foothills of the Himalayas.
We offer an opportunity to nurture the spirituality within you by exploring the rich mystic history of India. Optional extensions at the end of the tour for learning / practicing the Art of Living (Sudarshan Kriya), Yoga / Meditation, and Spiritual teachings can be organized according to individual requirement.
Ayurveda, India's ancient science of healing is at a conservative estimate, some 3000 years old. This traditional form of Indian medicine was developed by ancient sages whose observations led to the development of constitutional medicine. The ancients visualised the universe as a constant play of energies, an imbalance of which created discomfort and disease in the body. It was the duty of the physician to harmonise this imbalance of the body-mind and environment.
Ayurveda is purely herbal based, its medication made from the roots, the leaves, the sap or even the bark of a tree, from small shrubs and weeds, from spices and their extracts. No chemicals are used and so there are no harmful or painful side effects.
The team of expert physicians would examine you before deciding on the course of therapy. A team of expert masseurs and masseuses are available for massage sessions that assure total relaxation of body and mind.
Itinerary Price Trip Specifics
Day 1
Departure - Begin your journey into the mystic world of India on board our designated airline.
Day 2
Arrive Delhi - On arrival, transfer to the hotel where a traditional welcome ceremony with aarti and tikka awaits you.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Delhi - Breakfast at the hotel. Half day combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.Visit the Birla House where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated and Gandhi Museum. New Delhi: Visit the soaring tower of victory Qutub Minar built in 1199, India Gate, Also drive past modern India's Civic Center. Visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Taj Mahal - After breakfast in hotel, drive to Agra for sightseeing of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Visit Agra, the city of the Mughals made famous by Emperor Akbar. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Agra Fort. Within the fort are several fascinating buildings. In the evening, return to Delhi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Rishikesh - Early morning, A visit to the sacred cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Literally translated Haridwar means the 'Gateway to the abode of gods'. Take a cable car ride to the Mansa Devi Temple atop a hill. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, witness the mystical aarti being performed at Har ki Pauri one of the most famous river banks. Later drive to Rishikesh, one of the better known centres, for schools of yoga and meditation; famous in the west as the pilgrimage area for pop icons The Beatles. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 6
Ashram Visit - Early morning yoga and meditation in one of the ashrams. After breakfast, a walking tour across Lakshman Jhula Bridge. Visit various ashrams in the region. In the evening, participate in a discourse with a sage or Guru. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Yoga & Meditation - Early morning, yoga and meditation. After breakfast, visit to an ashram or Yoga center. Evening, chanting at Shivananda Ashram. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Yoga & Meditation - Early morning, yoga and meditation. After breakfast, visit to an ashram or Yoga center. Afternoon drive back to Delhi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
Mcleodganji - After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Dharamshala. Mcleodganj is located in upper Dharamshala. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 lives in refuge in this hill town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
Dharamshala - After breakfast a walking tour of Dharamsala's monasteries, including Dalai Lama's Temple. Also housed in the temple are a collection of sacred tests based on the teachings of Buddha. Evening talk and meditation at Tushita Meditation Center. Dinner at Tibetan Hotel Specialty Restaurant.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
Dharamshala - Early morning walk to the monastery to see monks offering prayers and meditating. Half day sightseeing of Dharamshala. Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12
Delhi - Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch at Indian Specialty Restaurant. Transfer for flight back to Dehli. Dinner and overnight.
Day 13
Religious Tour - Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch at the hotel. Later proceed for for religious sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the various religious temples and centers of the great capital, and the colourful shopping bazaar on the main street of Old Delhi. After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to airport for flight back home.
Day 14
Departure - Return back to U.S. via selected international carrier and a new vision.
Per Person: TBA
Single Supplement: TBA
Cost Includes:
- Transfer between airport and hotel.
- Baggage handling, hotel taxes, and service charges.
- Local, english speaking guides.
- Accommodation based on double occupancy, single occupancy is extra.
- Siteseeing tours in luxury air conditioned buses.
- Site visit entrance fees.
- Meals as noted (B= American Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
Cost does not include:
- Airfare
- Visa fee
- Airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Tips and any personal spending
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