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International Yoga Festival 2008
Day 01: DELHI
Arrive at New Delhi. Arrival assistance at the airport. Drive
to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 02: DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat
- the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and drive past Red
Fort and Chandni Chowk, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), President's
House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings
& Connaught Place shopping center. Lunch at city restaurant
afternoon visit Lotus temple and some shopping in the evening.
Overnight stay.
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Day 03: DELHI – HARIDWAR-RISHIKESH
Early morning check-out from the hotel. In time transfer to
the hotel to board Haridwar bound Shatabdi express train breakfast
on board. On arrival at Haridwar, transfer to Rishikesh.
Day 03 - Day 10: INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL
Upon arrival, registration of the participants, allotment
of the rooms etc. Participants will have to follow the rules
and regulation set by the Ashram which is a Spiritual place
and maintain the dignity of the place and also participate
in the events taking place during the week with an open mind
with out any prejudice and preconceived ideas, to get the
most out of it.
Simple vegetarian meals will be provided to the participants
from the Ashram
1.INSPIRING LECTURES by revered saints
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H.H. Sri Shankaracharya Swami Divyanand Teerthji
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H.H. Swami Gurusharanandji
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H.H. Swami Veda Bharatiji
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H.H. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji
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KUNDALINI YOGA
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taught by world famous Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa of
Golden Bridge Yoga, Hollywood, California, USA . Gurmukh is
one of the world's most renowned Kundalini Yoga teachers and
is one of the highlights of every year's Festival. |
HATHA YOGA
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taught by Karin O'Bannon, certified Senior Intermediate
Level 3 Iyengar Yoga Instructor (one of the highest levels)
and the newest, divine addition to the Parmarth Yoga Centre.
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Previously the Senior Teacher of the Iyengar Yoga
Institute of Los Angeles, Karin is residing full time at Parmarth,
and offers daily Iyengar yoga classes as well as special courses
and workshops.
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4. POWER YOGA AND PRANAYAMA by Yogic Expert
Brahmachari Vishwapal Jayanti
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5. YOGA NIDRA AND VEDIC CHANTING with
Sadhvi Abha Saraswati
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6. REIKI COURSES AND TREATMENT by Reiki
Master Rohini Khatri
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7. MEDITATION with Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati
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8. LECTURES ON JUDAISM AND YOGA with Rabbi
Burt Siegel
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9. LECTURES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
MIND, BODY, HEALTH AND MEDITATION by
renowned doctors from the Himalayan Institute
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| 10. Evening divine GANGA AARTI. Set to
devotional music, this special light ceremony
in the evening, called 'Aarti' is sure to stir your soul and
touch your heart regardless,
of your religious or cultural background |
Day 10-12: RISHIKESH-NARENDRA NAGAR (ANANDA SPA)
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Located close to the holy town of Rishikesh in
the precincts of the Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal
in the small town of Narendra Nagar. Ananda Spa is an unique
experience, which is better be experienced, however just few
facts about the place is as follows: 75 deluxe rooms and suites
with private balcony, offers magnificent view overlooking the
Ganges River and valley of Rishikesh or the Maharaja's Palace.
The suites have their own private garden. The Viceregal Suite,
located in the Palace has a wrap around terrace and private
a Jacuzzi.
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Spa.... 21,000 Sq. feet area : Ananda offers a unique
blend of therapeutic treatments based on traditional Indian
practices of ayurveda, yoga and meditation. The spa also offers
the latest European and Thai treatments to purify the body and
soothe the senses
Facilities :
» 20 treatment rooms
» 4 relaxation
rooms
» 4 consultation rooms - Separate beauty treatment
salon
» Kama Suite for a couple with jacuzzi, sauna and
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massage
» Men's & Women's
complete Hydrotherapy facilities: steam, sauna,- jacuzzi, Kneipe
foot bath, cold plunge, showers, locker and changing rooms Outdoor
heated lap pool and jacuzzi
Gym:
16-station life fitness gym with cardio, strength training and
aerobics facility Spa Boutique Showcases a fine collection of
silk, wide variety of music, books, Ananda wear, art objects,
herbal teas and other organic food, |
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skincare and cosmetic line and many
other items to assist in taking back Ananda memories.
Day 12: NARENDRA NAGAR-HARIDWAR-DELHI
Breakfast at the Spa, day at leisure, in time transfer to the
railway station to board train for Delhi. Dinner on board. On
arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
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13: DELHI-AGRA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to Agra. Afternoon tour
of Agra. Visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor
Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal |
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Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and
Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built
by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight Agra.
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Day 14: AGRA-DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Delhi. Afternoon free
to do some last minute shopping. Late evening, farewell-dinner
at an Indian restaurant with live music and dance. In time transfer
to airport to board flight for onward journey.
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| Hotels Used (or similar): |
| Delhi |
The
Imperial |
5
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| Rishikesh |
Parmarth Niketan
Ashram |
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| Narendra Nagar |
Ananda in The
Himalayas |
5 star Destination
Spa |
| Agra |
Jaypee Palace
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5 star |
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Cost :- |
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Per Person: |
US$ 1820 |
| Single Room supplement: |
US$ 850 |
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+ 12.4 % Service Taxes
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| COST INCLUDES : |
» Accommodation on double occupancy
basis with breakfast.
» Accommodation at Parmarth Niketan
Ashram with all meals (veg.).
» Donation for the international
Yoga festival of 350 U.S Dollars per person
» All transfers,
sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary.
» Train
tickets for Delhi -Haridwar - Delhi in air-conditioned coach.
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| Treatments: |
» One Full body Ayurvedic massage.
» One facial treatment. (Two hour every day) at Ananda
Spa
» Excursion to Agra and back in air-conditioned coach.
» Entrance fees to the monuments.
» Services of English
speaking guide/escort through out the tour.
» All present
applicable state taxes.
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| COST DOES NOT INCLUDE :
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» Any item not specifically mentioned
above.
» Any expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry,
telephone calls etc.
» 12.4%service tax as per the govt. of India rule.
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Kindly note that the program at the international
yoga festival is subject to change schedule without prior notice.
The participants are advised to approach the whole program with
the spirit of openness.
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