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Yoga & Travel Retreat – Himalayan Region, India
“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition.”
– Mark Twain
“To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
A YOGA & TRAVEL RETREAT IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION
OCTOBER 05-19, 14Nights/15Days
Have you, my dear readers, ever dreamt of going to India? Has this land fascinated you to the point that you added it to your bucket list? I hear a resounding ‘YES’. Well, in that case, here is an opportunity I am going to offer to you.
You are already aware that I have moved back to India, in a small Himalayan town. And since I have returned, I keep thinking of bringing some of you here to show you the uniqueness of this region and show you the less-explored places, connect you with communities in the villages over here. This part of the state where I live is not big on tourism – both domestic and international – which makes it authentic and untainted by tourist traps. People here genuinely want to connect with outsiders and you get to experience authentic Himalayan hospitality.
I imagine us practicing yoga & meditation on scenic spots overlooking vast mountain ranges and snow-capped peaks towering behind those mountains. We will explore the nature through various nature walks and hikes, find out what local arts & crafts & cuisines we can discover, how communities here come together to form cooperatives and grow through cooperation instead of competition. Most of these places we will go will not be crowded, we will have our peace wherever we go.
After spending half of our time at these places above 2000m, we shall descend to the famous valley town of Rishikesh where the gorgeous river Ganga turns turquoise by the month of October and the whole town seems high on divine energy. We shall spend some time in Rishikesh central area and some time on the outskirts of it, somewhere in a quiet camp up on the mountain overlooking the river and the city of Rishikesh. In Rishikesh, we have ashrams, temples, and caves to visit and a lot of yogis all around 🙂 Afterall, it is a self-proclaimed world capital of Yoga.
Towards the end of the journey, we will go to see the Taj Mahal before heading to Delhi Airport and the 14N/15D long journey shall come to an end which could also be a beginning of a new inspiration to life and a desire to return to mother India. Who knows!
Day-to-day Plan
Day 1, Saturday, Oct 5: Flying from Romania
Day 2, Oct 6: Staying in Delhi, Sightseeing in Delhi
Day 3, Oct 7: Driving 8-9 hours to Ranikhet, 1870m, a beautiful mountain town
Day 4, 5, & 6, Oct 8-9-10: Visiting temples, hiking, exploring local arts & handicrafts, connecting with the local community, exploring some villages and more…in and around Ranikhet
Day 7, Oct 11: Driving 7-8 hours to Munsiyari, 2200m, another gorgeous small town
Day 8 & 9, Oct 12 & 13: Hiking and experiencing living with the villagers in their homes, learning about social work happening in the region, exploring cuisines
Day 10, Oct 14: Driving 12-14 hours to the valley town of Rishikesh through picturesque landscapes
Day 11, 12 & 13, Oct 15, 16, & 17: Exploring Ashrams, temples, caves; experiencing camp-stay, Ganga-worship-rituals and much more
Day 14, Oct 18: Driving 7-8 hours to Agra to see the Taj-Mahal, spending the night in Agra
Day 15, Oct 19: Driving 3-4 hours to Delhi Airport to catch the flight back to Romania
Weather Conditions, Gears, Visa, Vaccines, Air-tickets etc.
October is the one of the best months to visit India, the monsoon season would have passed, the weather would be pleasant, sky would be clear, far-off Himalayan peaks will be visible…
I will guide you through every step of your trip to India, from visa to vaccines, to help you pack, buy tickets and so on. But there is no need to talk about that in detail yet.
Cost:
If you book your spot before 15th June, the cost is 1950 euros.
If you book your spot after 15th June, the cost is 2100 euros.
Which Includes:
Shared accommodation
Three meals & 1ltr of water daily
Daily yoga and other practices
All the domestic transportation
All entrance tickets for sight-seeing
Doesn’t Include:
International flight tickets
Personal shopping
Anything that is not included in ‘which includes’ section
How to Book your Spot:
Book your spot by paying 500 euros in advance which is non-refundable.
The images shared are the actual images of places we will be visiting and seeing and the people, maybe we will encounter the kind of yogis displayed on the images too. The Romanians you see in the images are the ones who travelled to Rishikesh with me a couple of years ago.
I hope you gained clarity on what it is that you will be signing up for. If you have specific questions and curiosities, feel free to get in touch with me.
Even if you cannot make it to India this time, I will be curious to know if you would like to join some other time.
This brings me to the end of this announcement letter.
I want to let you know that I am doing well, feeling tranquil in the mountains and in good weather while the rest of India is already reaching 40+ degrees. And I hope you are thriving, doing great and enjoying the warmth of the sun.
Until next time,
Take good care
And sign up for the retreat 🙂
Organizer
Hitesh Bhatt. Instructor Yoga
Website
https://sambodhi.ro/organizer/?fesection=organizer&feparam=62Thank you for taking interest in reading about me. I was born and raised in a spiritual, yogic environment where meditating, chanting, and spiritual goals were given priority to material ones. I have learned from various teachers and traditions along the way and I prefer to nurture and share my own ever-evolving, never-perfect understanding of yoga and life. I strive to speak and teach from authenticity, personal experience and my own practice. I have been teaching in Romania for last five years. I have taught several workshops, retreats and TTCs in various cities in Romania and India. I teach corporate classes, private lessons, group classes, daily morning yoga classes, and regularly organise Pranayama courses, Beginners Yoga Courses, workshops and retreats. Class Title: ‘Ease of Being: Hatha Yoga Inspired’ Description: Through various traditional Hatha yoga asanas and pranayama techniques, together we will discover the stillness present in all movements; silence present in all sounds; emptiness present in all material objects. The aim of these sessions is recognise who we are no matter what we want to be, the essence of our true nature which is ever-present, simple yet profound and always Here and Now. Irrespective of seeking and finding, it is there. We are always Home. We just need to become still and we will easily see it, be it. The classes are fit for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Organizer
Hitesh Bhatt. Instructor Yoga
Website
https://sambodhi.ro/organizer/?fesection=organizer&feparam=62Thank you for taking interest in reading about me. I was born and raised in a spiritual, yogic environment where meditating, chanting, and spiritual goals were given priority to material ones. I have learned from various teachers and traditions along the way and I prefer to nurture and share my own ever-evolving, never-perfect understanding of yoga and life. I strive to speak and teach from authenticity, personal experience and my own practice. I have been teaching in Romania for last five years. I have taught several workshops, retreats and TTCs in various cities in Romania and India. I teach corporate classes, private lessons, group classes, daily morning yoga classes, and regularly organise Pranayama courses, Beginners Yoga Courses, workshops and retreats. Class Title: ‘Ease of Being: Hatha Yoga Inspired’ Description: Through various traditional Hatha yoga asanas and pranayama techniques, together we will discover the stillness present in all movements; silence present in all sounds; emptiness present in all material objects. The aim of these sessions is recognise who we are no matter what we want to be, the essence of our true nature which is ever-present, simple yet profound and always Here and Now. Irrespective of seeking and finding, it is there. We are always Home. We just need to become still and we will easily see it, be it. The classes are fit for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Ultimele Recenzii
I love this place for the diversity of experiences of different classes and teachers. There are so many cool people you can meet here. Thank you!
I’m truly grateful for my experience at Sambodhi. The peaceful atmosphere and thoughtful design make it a perfect place for mindfulness and relaxation.A special thanks to Irina Scerbina, whose Hatha Yoga classes are both grounding and transformative. Her gentle yet effective approach blends Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation, creating a deeply enriching practice. She adapts to all levels, making each session feel personal and inspiring.I highly recommend Sambodhi, and if you get the chance, don’t miss a class with Irina—her teaching is truly a gift!
Thankful for the owner to have created such a place, where people can come and take care of themselves in whatever way fits them. And where people that have a calling to teach or accompany people in their growth journey, can do so.
I found this place by sheer luck (& google) and it’s wonderful. They have a variety of classes, warm atmosphere and great instructors. Definitely recommend!
It’s all very welcoming, like coming home. The stuff is attentive, the space is breathable. I come there to connect on a deeper level with other beautiful souls 🤍
Lots of different classes, like-minded people, many studio rooms, central. I like going there, there’s always something interesting to attend.
I highly recommend.Best Yoga studio in Bucharest. And i love this Studio. It's affordable, and for the reasonable price, You can find really great classes from truly great teachers. I've been practicing yoga at Sambodhi for more than 2 years now. I met so many great Teachers,peoples with very kind heart.Also i met my first yoga teacher Elena in Romania. Every sunday i go her class at Sambodhi. So for me Sambodhi is like a Home.I Would highly recommend Sambodhi to All Yogis.
Lovely yoga studio, plently of classes where to choose from, available every day, nice events and retreats. I would definitely recommend it to my friends.
I attended a few classes and workshops until I became a regular at Rox Barbulescu's class, that I highly enjoy. From the beginning, I appreciated the atmosphere in the studio, all classrooms are nicely decorated, and everyone is nice and welcoming. I recommend this incubator to everyone, specifically mentioning the wide variety of classes, from yoga, pilates, to meditation, qigong and so on. Really lovely place!
Extremely grateful I've found a place like Sambodhi, cause it's more than a place which has all sort of classes, practices, workshops etc. It became a part of my personal healing and growing journey, it's where I've met wonderful human beings that otherwise I most likely wouldn't have met. I've found here support and empathy and an overload of kindness and acceptance. Regardless of which class/practice I'm going to I always feel better, happier, more relaxed, more aligned and without exception I always leave Sambodhi with a smile on my face and thankful I've made it yet to another class. So give yourself this gift that Sambodhi has to give cause it can take sooo many beautiful forms! In a world that tends to be grey, Sambodhi is a 🌈. Namaste 🙏❤️
A superlative experience,a reaI yoga practice that helped me more than anything with my health problems,there is a practice for each style of personality,some slower and some faster.There are more fine teachers that I could recommend,one of the new apparitions is IRINA SCERBINA.Very thankful to the owner and to all the team!
My very happy place where I can meet myself. This is not a studio it is a place for the soul. There is attention to every detail, in beautiful house of golden age Bucharest.
I started at Sambodhi with the yoga sessions and I liked the energy of the place and the people so much that I became a collaborator and now I teach collage workshops. It is my favorite place to relax, find myself and escape from the daily stress of Bucharest.They have a variety of self-connecting workshops through yoga, dance, meditation, creativity, it's impossible not to find something that resonates with you.The teachers are very well trained and attentive to the needs of the students, the environment is friendly, set up in such a way that you can detach and connect with yourself. And the prices seemed very good to me.I recommend the studio with all confidence!!!! 🙏❤️
Amazing experience about calm, finding peace and working the body !Always will find a warm welcome with smile and open heart , great teachers ( my favourite Cristina )and for this I am grateful!Thank you !🙏
We loooooved the studio and the class! Everyone was super friendly and kind. They have several different classes at different times of the day. We did Back Pain focused Yoga for 11 EUR and it was incredible. We loved the teacher and loved that she did it both in Romanian and English so that we could understand the class. 100% recommended.
I love this place. The owner is very friendly and went out of his way to show us around and make us feel welcomed. I recommend it to anyone looking to get out of the quotidian and enjoy some peace and relaxation.
I went to Sambodhi every week in the past month, to yoga classes, guided meditation, reflexology, workshops on manifestation, feminity and family constellations and I can say that the place has a magic of its own. The energy created around there is nothing but pure bliss and enlightenment.The people coming there and the facilitators are kind, open and willing to provide help or support to all the other participants.The facilitators are mostly freelancers so the bookings are made with each of them in particular, also the payment, directly to the facilitator.The studio easily reachable by public transport, being at 13 min walk from University metro station.There is also a small room where you can change, but the belongings must be taken with you in the class as there are no lockers.I truly recommend this place for everyone looking for peace and to learn new technics for emotional self management.Hope to see you there :)
Un loc magic ✨ inspirat din natură în centrul orașului. O comunitate de oameni minunați care pun multă pasiune și iubire în ceea ce fac. Clase de Yoga adaptate pentru orice nivel și disponibilitate, pentru cei matinali sunt clase de dimineață iar cei cu ziua mai plină se pot relaxa seara după agitația de peste zi. Workshop-uri și ritualuri, meditație samanică, constelații, locul in care indiferent cine ești, poți doar sa fii, sigur îți vei găsi tribul și o activitate cu care vei rezona și îți va umple sufletul. O lume mai mica in lumea asta mare și agitată, plină de iubire și armonie creată de un om minunat. Întoarce-te la tine, la natura ta, onoreaza-ți mintea, trupul și sufletul.Namaste ✨
Super peaceful lovely place to work out relax. All the instructors I’ve been to are great, they adapt flows and classes to the level of the participants. Great experience every time!
Beautiful studio, with great instructors and sense of community. Each instructor brings something unique to their teaching style. There’s a variety of classes to choose from and yoga mats/equipment available if you don’t have your own. It is a kind and warm space and I couldn’t recommend this studio enough!
Was looking for that place where you can combine mindfulness, mediation and yoga practices in one place. And the studio offered it all! Everyone here, be that staff, guest or teacher, feels like a close, warm friend ☺️ I recommend Sambodhi to all levels of yoga practitioners 💜
Great place, I recommend! The studio is a comfortable, energetically pleasant space in the heart of Bucharest. Most of the instructors are English speaking. But, on the other hand, doing yoga and further shavasana in an unfamiliar language forms new neural connections in you;) I wish you wonderful classes in Sambodhi!
Sambodhi Studio is amazing! The rooms are really nicely arranged. You really feel at peace there. Also, there is a great diversity of courses (either more meditation to really energetic yoga). I can only recommend this place :))
Am mers de la mai multe ori, la diferite clase la Sambodhi si impreuna cu mine am mai convins 3 persoane sa vina. Cu totii am fost foarte incantati de fiecare data.Ma ajuta mult atat din pdv fizic, cu durerile de spate, cat si din pdv psihic, linistindu-ma si ajutandu-ma sa ma relaxez. Imi place programul lor si faptul ca pot sa platesc de fiecare data strict pentru clasa la care merg. Clasele sunt foarte variate.
Locatia este super frumoasa, luminoasa, spatioasa, este echipata cu tot ce ai nevoie pentru a desfasura un workshop de succes! Am fost foarte placut impresionata de ospitalitatea, proptitudinea si energia minunata a gazdei, Marius este un om deosebit care te asista cu multa bucurie in orice ai nevoie.Recomand cu mare caldura oricui cauta un spatiu pentru desfasurarea unui atelier.Iar ca participant, ai de unde alege, exista o multitudine de ateliere, sustinute de oameni minunati care aduc atat de multa bucurie in inimile participantilor.Mereu revin cu placere!
Since I discovered the place, I came every week for a very authentic yoga practice. People in the studio are nice and friendly and have a good range of yoga classes. Although I stick to Cristina`s class because for me was the best combination of yoga movements and meditation.
Cautam un studio unde sa pot tine clase de yoga si am venit sa vad Studioul Sambodhi. Mi-a placut felul in care este amenajat studioul, faptul ca este localizat in centru, intr-o zona in care gasesti locuri de parcare daca vii cu masina, dar poti ajunge usor si cu alte mijloace de transport. De asemenea, m-a impresionat curatenia studioului, acest lucru fiind remarcat si de participantii la clase :) Atmosfera este una foarte prietenoasa, Marius are grija ca toti cei care trec pragul studioului sa fie intampinati cu caldura si sa se simta bineveniti.
An amazing place for self discovery and much more. The space is superb, the host so nice and all the people finding their way to here are so nice.Is not only yourself that you find in here, but also great people.The light, the smell and the sounds, all cozy.Highly recommend.
Daca stai sau treci prin Bucuresti, iti recomand sa ajungi la acest studio aparte unde vei gasi oameni frumosi si calzi, gata sa te ghideze intr-o practica de yoga blanda sau sa iti ofere un masaj de neuitat :) Ofera-ti o experienta altfel si vino sa cunosti studioul. Poate te va fermeca inca de la intrare, asa cum m-a fermecat si pe mine :)
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