Ananda Lok India 2026 Retreat

Ananda Lok India 2026 — Ashtanga, Gestalt & Cultural Retreat

Dates: 20 April – 7 May 2026

Format: Choose Stage 1 (Cultural Immersion), Stage 2 (Ananda Lok Retreat), or both.

Program:
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Overview

Two parts. One continuum of practice. We move from Delhi’s living ashram culture to the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh, ending with a deep dive at Ananda Lok: kriyas, Ashtanga asana, mantra, and Yoga Sutra study held in a clear Gestalt frame.

Stage 1 — Cultural Immersion (20 April – 1 May)

Delhi (20–23 April):

3 nights at Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Delhi branch) — shared or single room
Included meals, meditation, and group practice in a quiet garden setting
Guided city walk: temples, markets, and key landmarks

Rishikesh (23 April – 1 May):

Private minibus transfer (~5 hrs) from Delhi
7 nights at Yoga Niketan Ashram on the Ganges
All meals, daily yoga and meditation in a devotional ashram atmosphere
Day hike to Kunjapuri Temple with panoramic views of Rishikesh
Single room and/or air-conditioning upgrades available (~US$7/day)

Investment (Stage 1 only): US$700
Add-ons may adjust the total slightly (single room / A/C).

Stage 2 — Ananda Lok Retreat (1–7 May)

Location: A quiet riverside sanctuary ~22 km from Rishikesh, near Vashishta Cave, with organic gardens, cottages, shalas, terraces, and river access. Highly regarded for its setting, staff care, and food.

What we do:

Daily kriyas, Ashtanga asana, mantra, and Yoga Sutra discussions
Guided afternoon walks to secluded river beaches; day trip to Devprayag
Optional 1:1 Gestalt therapy with Santina (US$180/hour)

Accommodation & Fees (Stage 2 only):

Double: US$1,400
Single: US$1,600

Full Journey — Stages 1 + 2 (20 April – 7 May)

Reserve & sign by 30 Nov 2025:

Double: US$1,900
Single: US$2,200

From 1 Dec 2025:

Double: US$2,100
Single: US$2,400

Deposit: US$200 non-refundable to secure your place.

Facilitators

Ashtanga: Santina Giardina-Chard
Yoga Sutras: Germán Garro (@germanpgarro)
Kriyas: Leandro Giovinazzo

What’s included

Accommodation and meals (per stage)
Yoga, meditation, and group practices
All internal transfers during the program and group excursions
Retreat teachings and philosophy sessions
Excludes international airfares and personal transfer to Ananda Lok.

Optional extras

Single rooms / air-conditioning in ashrams
1:1 Gestalt therapy (US$180/hour)
Personal transfers, trekking excursions by request

Why this retreat

Clear structure. Consistent practice. Real contact with place and people. You experience ashram life, study across texts and tradition, and work with your process in the body. The setting and schedule support attention, digestion, and change that holds beyond the retreat.

Practical notes

We can provide visa and itinerary guidance on request.
Rooms: shared or single (limited); A/C upgrades where available.
Fitness: You should be comfortable with daily practice and light hiking (Kunjapuri, riverside walks).