Tours
REJUVENATING LADAKH
12-DAY YOGA & AYURVEDIC RETREAT in the Himalayas
JUNE 10-21 2010 - spaces filling up!
Cost US$2250
Early Bird US$1950 (by 15 Mar 2010)
A specially designed, 12-day deep rejuvenation retreat set in the pure, curative air of snow capped Himalaya mountains for total body, mind and spirit wellness.
For Whom:
Tired executives and stressed-out individuals.
Yoga teachers, spiritual healers, care-givers needing deep rest and rejuvenation.
Or simply wanting to ‘get away from it all.’
ACCOMMODATION
Modern guest house facilities, offering clean basic rooms with attached bathrooms and hot showers. Located within the grounds of Hemis Monastery (officially established in 1678, though in existence before the 11th century) the oldest in Ladakh, where you will also find a museum, restaurant and two temples.
Meals: Wholesome, freshly cooked, vegetarian with eggs on request
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS: 12 days intensive yoga, ayurvedic and meditation retreat
All yoga sessions and ayurvedic treatments are devised by highly trained yoga teachers, qualified doctors, and trained ayurvedic therapists, with meditation sessions led by skilled practitioners. The end result: you emerge revitalized, physically, mentally and spiritually.
Wake to the sound of birds and the smell of apricot and apple trees amidst the pure, curative air of the snow capped Himalayas
1. Yoga Therapy (indoors and outdoors) – Learn the benefits of each Asana (exercise) and discover which ones are specially suited for your own body’s needs.
Taught with proper breathing techniques and deep relaxation, each person will be able to do their own yoga practice correctly and with confidence thereafter. Enjoy the therapy of outdoor yoga by the banks of the clear waters of the sacred Indus River. (when weather permits)
2. Ayurvedic Abhyanga – Detox and relax through deep tissue ayurvedic massage treatments by highly trained masseurs, with special oils steeped in ancient herbs, followed by steam bath. Enjoy total privacy with unobstructed views of the mountains in special rooms with full glass views of the beautiful landscape. Treats tension headaches, sinusitis or joint pains. A specially customised programme is also available, subject to doctors’ approval.
3. Meditation – Meditation comes a lot easier within the serenity of a 400 year old temple, and the sounds of chanting monks. Led by experienced meditators.
4. Visits to Places of Interest – Trips are organized to places of interest in Ley, e.g. Shey Palace, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. Programme is flexible as time is required for acclimatization.
ONLY For this specific retreat – This is the time of the annual Hemis festival, a unique and colourful major event in Ladakh drawing many to the monastery itself.
5. Treks – can be arranged for energetic people
Temperature: Rarely above 300C [860F]. Warm clothing advised
FEE
- US$ 2250 Early bird booking US$ 1950 before March 31st 2010
Includes yoga kit (reading material & clothing), shared accommodation in a double room with bath attached [single rooms are US$ 200 more];
breakfast, lunch and dinner; guided yoga sessions; Ayurvedic consultation and rejuvenation treatments;
internal airport transfers; listed sightseeing trips]
- Available 5% discount on bulk booking for more than 5 persons
- Limited to 25 places
FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION CONTACT: OSMOSIS NATURE “Natural Tours & Retreats”
Evelyn 96875422 evelyn@osmosisnature.com
Kim: 98521979 kim@osmosisnature.com