Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh India

January 19-26, 2025  with Carlos Pomeda + Saraswati Clere

We are so excited to be offering this deep immersive experience, which is designed for those who wish to take a break from daily life and venture deep into the heart of yoga practice. If you are interested in understanding the cultural context of what we practice and why, we invite you to join us. 

Rishikesh is known to be the ancient center of the Yoga tradition & is known as the  ‘Yoga capital of the world’.  Rishikesh is a place of indescribable beauty & is considered in India a place of pilgrimage.  We will experience the heart of yoga through daily practices of hatha yoga, breath-work, study of the teachings from the Bhagavad Gita and meditation lead by Carlos Pomeda + Saraswati Clere.

We will be staying at a yoga retreat center located a few miles north of Rishikesh, at the foot of the Himalayas, on the banks of the sacred Ganges River.Daily activities include: yoga, meditation, yogic studies and tours of sacred sites.Bhagavad Gita Immersion: The Gita is a treasure trove of practical tools for the spiritual life. Carlos will guides us through the wisdom teachings and help us apply these to our own lives. 

YogaKula Policies :

No refunds are offered on retreats.

The Prices: All prices are per person, include all retreat sessions, lodging, and delicious vegetarian meals. The number of rooms is limited, so make sure you reserve your space on time!

• Double room (Two people) $1150 per person by May 20 / ($1250 after)
• Single room (One person) $1650 early bird by May 20 / ($1750 after )

If you would like to come with a friend, please let us know when you reserve your spaces. We will accommodate each request to the best of our ability.

Flights and Travel Please don’t book flights until your retreat registration is confirmed.

Travel: Our recommendations

We recommend that you arrive in India a few days earlier to rest and recover from jetlag.

You can fly to Delhi. (approx $850-$1000 from SFO)

We recommend you stay in a hotel in Delhi to rest after your flight. (comfortable hotels by the airport)

Then fly to Dehradun. (approx $160 from Delhi) 45 mins

We can help organize transport to the retreat center. Airfare and transport from the airport is not included in the package price. We are happy to talk about other travel ideas if you wish to travel in India before or after the Retreat. During the retreat we will stay together as a group as we immerse ourselves in the practices. You may be interested to stay in Rishikesh for a few days before the retreat begins or when it ends. I will forward recommended hotels and activities. The retreat center is 30 minute drive from Rishikesh.

Visa: You will need a valid passport and, depending on your country of origin, a Visa to travel to India. All US citizens do need a Visa to enter India at this time. You should apply for your Visa early (Visa can take a month) https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

Retreat Schedule

· Sunday: arrival and check-in, followed by a gentle yoga practice and dinner

· Monday through Saturday: morning and evening practices and study sessions.

· Excursions to sacred sites and local villages.

· Sunday: early practice, breakfast and morning departure

Booking, payment options, cancelation policy

To reserve your spot, please email us [email protected]

Or call 510-486-0264

Deposit per person: $500 paid upon registration will secure your space.

Balance due by May 20 2024

Payment options: Paypal, Venmo, or Credit Card

Cancelation policy:

• Full refund until June 1, 2024
• No refunds of any kind after June 1, 2024.

In the unlikely event of us canceling the retreat, we will provide a full refund, including deposit.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rishikesh

Saraswati Clere, ERYT 500 is a San Francisco Bay Area, award-winning film-maker and founder of Yoga Kula. Teaching for more than two decades, Saraswati shares the depth of her experience and knowledge to reveal a uniquely accessible, authentic and integrated approach to yoga.

Carlos Pomeda is steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during more than 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 years of those as a monk of the Saraswati order. During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga. He combines this experience with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees - one in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley and the other in Religious Studies from U.C. Santa Barbara. Website: www.pomeda.com

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