Arrivals followed by a traditional Ananda Ritual and a Havan Ceremony to harmonise the elements. – 45 minutes
Welcome Dinner at the Restaurant or the Amphitheatre (weather permitting)
Havan - The Havan ceremony which is performed by the lighting of a fire into which ghee and other
condiments are poured, while sacred chants are uttered, is symbolic of several things: fire is the
element which destroys all negatives, the ghee which is used to stoke the fire is used as a symbol
of the power of the female energy (since it comes from milk), each condiment poured into the fire has
its own special meaning and each one adds a positive vibration to the universe.
21st APRIL
Morning Ananda Yoga – 7.00 – 8.00 am
Breakfast – 8.45 – 9.30 am
Introduction to Meditation – 10.00 – 11.00 am
Lunch – 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Introduction to Ananda and an orientation programme – 2.00 – 3.00 pm
Initiation to Meditation – 3.30 – 5.30 pm
Personal time – 5.30 – 7.00 pm
Vedic Chanting – 7.00 – 7.30 pm
Dinner – 8.00 pm
22nd APRIL
Morning Ananda Yoga – 7.00 – 8.00 am
Breakfast – 8.45 – 9.30 am
Verification & Validation of Technique – fine–tuning & practical points – 10.00 – 11.30 am
Lunch – 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Spa Therapies – 2.30 – 4.00 pm (A choice of selected Ayurvedic therapies will be on offer as part of the programme).
Group Meditation and Checking Session – 4.30 – 5.00 pm
Nature Walk – 5.30 – 6.30 pm
Nature Walk Contemplate and receive nurturing. The walk starts with a fresh juice served in the Spa lounge. This is followed by stroll along the Ananda trail with a guide, enjoying the beauty and tranquility of nature. The walk ends with a ginger/lemon tea served by the poolside. You can enjoy a quick swim or visit the relaxing hydrotherapy area for a sauna and steam before dinner.
Dinner – 8.00 pm
23rd APRIL
Morning Ananda Yoga – 7.00 – 8.00 am
Breakfast – 8.45 – 9.30 am
Understanding the mechanics of stress release – overview of the process of normalization & purification – 10.00 – 11.30 am
Lunch – 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Spa Therapies – 2.30 – 4.00 pm (A choice of selected Ayurvedic therapies will be on offer as part of the programme).
Pranayama Breathing Workshop and Group Meditation – 4.30 – 5.00 pm
Evening Yoga at the Yoga Pavilion – 5.30 – 6.30 pm
Dinner – 8.00 pm
24th APRIL
Morning Ananda Yoga – 7.00 – 8.00 am
Breakfast – 8.45 – 9.30 am
Integration of mind & body – the effect of expanded awareness – 10.00 – 11.30 am
Lunch – 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Spa Therapies – 2.30 – 4.00 pm (A choice of selected Ayurvedic therapies will be on offer as part of the programme).
Group Meditation and Checking Session – 4.30 – 5.00 pm
Evening Yoga at the Yoga Pavilion – 5.30 – 6.30 pm
Dinner – 8.00 pm
25th APRIL
Morning Ananda Yoga – 7.00 – 8.00 am
Free Morning Breakfast – 8.45 – 9.30 am
Lunch – 12.00 – 1.00 pm
A visit to Rishikesh for the Ganga Aarati – 4.00 – 7.30 pm
The Ganga Aarati at Rishikesh is an unforgettable spiritual experience. Performed each evening at sundown at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the holy river
Ganga, it is an event to gladden the heart, feed the soul and create harmony with the elements. Fire, Water, Earth, Air combine in perfect synergy during this ritual and leave you with a feeling of having witnessed perfection.
Dinner – 8.00 pm
26th APRIL
Kunjapuri Temple Trek (or drive up in the car – whichever suits the profile of the guests better). 8.00 am onward Distance: 7 Kms. Time: 2 hrs uphill & 1hr 30 minutes downhill –
The exhilarating trek takes you through the Sal forests. After an ascent of 308 steps, the spectacular views of the town of Rishikesh with Holy River
Ganga flowing through it, the snow capped peaks of the mighty Himalayas (seasonal), makes the arduous climb worthwhile. Kunjapuri soars 1645 meters high to commemorate Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva idols. The sunset views from the temple are a sight to behold.
Note: We can do a packed breakfast for the group and take one butler for service
Lunch – 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Free afternoon – lounge by the pool, enjoy the Sauna Steam areas or shop at the exclusive Ananda
Boutique – (after all no trip is complete without a little
retail therapy!).
Farewell Dinner – 8.00 pm
Either on the Viceregal Terrace or in The Hawa Mahal, to the light of Diyas and decorated with flower petals and marigold with mellow live music on the flute with a tabla accompaniment.
