(A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE AND TO SAVE GANGA AND YAMUNA)
This Retreat is held at Vrindavan town located on the Banks of the Holy River Yamuna on weekends and is an opportunity to immerse in social and cultural activities based on ancient Vaishnav Traditions and understand ‘Sankhya-yog’. Our objective is to offer a learning holiday with a focus on conservation of Yamuna and & valuable cultural heritage of Braj region. This retreat will also provide opportunity to learn about a Healthy lifestyle to avoid common health problems related to life styles like Sugar, Stress, Cholesterol, Obesity (Overweight), Tension, back pain and Joint Pain through Ayurvedic consultation.
During this progarmme you can also enjoy the Sight-Seen of some unique places around Mathura & Vrindavan, which are often missed by visitors coming to these destinations.
Duration: 02 Nights/03 days
Beginning of programme on Friday around 6 PM
Conclusion of programme on Sunday around 2 PM
Price:
Price: Rs 2100 Rs (35 USD) per person (All inclusive)
- Stay in A/c rooms in Ashrams on double sharing basis
- All vegetarian meals (Breakfast/lunch/Dinner/tea-coffee)during stay
- All lectures and activities mentioned in the programme
Friday: (First Day)
Arrive in Vrindavan around 6 PM, after dinner rest overnight to start early morning next day.
Saturday: (Second Day)
| 5.00 a.m. | (before sunrise) wake-up, warm up and Prayer |
| 6.30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. | Yoga Sessions |
| 7.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. | Pooja , Yagya & Hawan |
| 8.15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 | Special Session on ‘Sankhya–Yog’ |
| 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Lecture on life style and Health Issues free time for activities of choice |
| 12.30 p.m. to 2:00p.m | Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. | Free time |
| 4:30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. | Optional lecture on ‘Sankhya-yog’ and Discussion on related issues |
| 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Yamuna Aarti |
| 7:00 p.m. to 8: 15 p.m. | Group Discussion on subject of choice of members |
| 8.15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Dinner & Next day’s Briefing |
Sunday: (Third Day)
| 5.00 a.m. | (before sunrise) wake-up, warm up and Prayer |
| 6.30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. | Yoga Sessions with a focus on Sankhya theory |
| 7.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. | Pooja, Yagya & Hawan |
| 8.15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Break fast |
| 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 | Wellness consultation and discussion on subject related to Healthy life style and traditional Indian medicine systems by experts |
| 10:30 to 12:00 | free time for activities of choice |
| 12.30 p.m. to 2:00p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:00 | End |
Some of the suggested places for sight seen are following; and you can plan your visit to these places during this programme.
Day 1- Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan Parikrama
Day 2 – Kripalu Ashram, Various Ashrams, Barsana , Nand Gaon , Goverdhan etc