7 Days Yoga Retreat in Manali

Yoga Retreat Manali -7 Days

Season ------Mid march to Mid Nov

For this holiday, you will be staying in the Family House, which is a home stay with simple accommodation. It is located in the middle of the village Vashisht. It is three kilometers from Manali town and two minutes walk from the hot spring, temples, shops, and rooftops. Amar’s family pride themselves on being the original inhabitants of Vashishth Village, which is a village that has got its name after Aryan sage Vashishtha.

The village is more known for its hot sulphur springs endowed, with great healing powers. Besides the hot springs, there is the temple dedicated to Vashishtha. The family house offers double rooms with attached bathroom and toilet. From every room, you have a great view of the mountains and you can hear the sound of the Beas river constantly rushing below.

Day 1: Arrival Vashisht (Manali ) Free day to explore Vashisht Village

Check in –after 12;00 Noon any time

Introduction and yoga class after – 5 PM

You will arrive in Manali by your own means. Open Lotus Yoga will welcome you there and organize your transfer to the family house in Vashisht.

You will have time to explore your new environment. Afterwards, you will be introduced to your yoga and meditation teacher. Together with the family, you will enjoy a freshly made dinner .

Day 2: Yoga and Short trek

07:00 Yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for 2 hours.
09:30 Breakfast
After breakfast, a guided walk to Jogini Falls will take place. These are beautiful waterfalls about an hour along the wall of the valley from Vashisht. These falls descend from high above and run into the Beas River below.

During the evening you will have a meditation class. Dinner. Overnight in the family house or hotel.

Day 03: Yoga, meditation, and temple visit

07:00 Yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for 2 hours.
09:30 Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the village of Goshal, Old Manali, and the beautiful Hadimba Temple. This temple is about one kilometer from Manali. It is very old and surrounded by tall cedar pine trees on the edge of Dhungri village. According to legends, Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers fell in love with an aboriginal woman named Hadimba – the sister of the local chief by the name of Hadimba and married her.

At your own time, you can take an auto-rickshaw back to Vashisht. After dinner, the group will take a meditation class. Spend the night in the family house or preferred hotel.

Day 4: Yoga, meditation, and exploring villages life

07:00 Yoga, pranayama, and asana practice for 2 hours.
09:30 Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to take a walk in the villages. The group will walk up along the valley to three distinct villages that dot along the Beas River. You will visit the village of Burwa, Shanag, and Goshal.

Back to Vashisht by bus.
Back in Vashish, the group will have dinner. The meditation session will take place either before or after dinner. Overnight in the family house or a hotel.

Day 5: Yoga, meditation, and free visit

07:30 – 09:30 Yoga
Today you are free to take an Ayurvedic massage, visit a Tibetan ayurvedic Doctor, or relax at home.

Option – Visit Nagar Castle Art Gallery ( Transport Charges Extra )

Day 6: Yoga, meditation, and visit

07:30 – 09:30 Yoga
Today is a free day, where you can do your shopping and explore the local rooftops. Around the temple, there is always something to experience. Ask the guide to take you one more time for a walk. Vashisht has many gardens and beautiful paths to admire. Evening yoga and meditation. Dinner will be served at the family house.

Day 7: Yoga and free Visit

07:30 – 09:30 Yoga
Check out from the house after breakfast. Transport is provided to Manali, from where you can continue your journey. You can also book a Rohtang tour/ Visit the Atal tunnel at Lahoul Valley or visit by yourself the surroundings.