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Yoga Tour and Retreat in the Himalayan Foothills

Retreats at Kanvashram offer diverse opportunities to deepen one's knowledge of spiritual philosophy and one's yoga practice through morning meditation, two daily yoga classes with Yogi Vishvketu, herbal steam baths, ayurvedic massage, lectures, discussion time, and workshops on yoga kriyas. A disciplined daily routine promotes ease in sadhana, and regular functioning of the digestive system. But fun and spiritual companionship also abound during hiking trips, campfires, picnics and jungle treks!

The Retreat Centre

Retreats are held primarily at the historic spiritual site, Kanvashram near Kotdwar, 6 hours north of Delhi. Located in a river valley surrounded by lush forested mountains, Kanv is a peacefully secluded centre, referred to as "Heaven on Earth" by those who live there. It is home to a cottage industry-style ayurvedic pharmacy founded by Dr. Yogi Raj Vishvpal Jayantji, as well as an ayurvedic spa with steam bath and massage rooms off a large marble yoga hall (with great acoustics).

The ashram offers clean, Spartan private and semi-private rooms with adjoining bathroom facilities equipped with hot and cold running water. The indoor/outdoor temple provides a natural setting for morning meditation, fire ceremonies and evening chanting and singing programs. Boys from the Vedic school perform Havan (fire ceremony) here daily.

All of the food at Kanvashram retreats is sentient (satvic) lacto-vegetarian, prepared according to the Yogic diet without onions, garlic, mushrooms or eggs. Fresh milk and yoghurt are prepared right on the ashram. Sitting on the verandah drinking warm milk in the evenings becomes a very social part of ashram life!

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Retreats in the Gatineau Hills

Ask about our weekend retreats at our Yogic and Ayurvedic home in the Gatineau Hills.

We offer diverse workshops and can create special programs for small groups or couples:

• Chanting and Yoga Weekend
• Yoga and Meditation Weekend
• Ayurvedic Cooking and Therapies Weekend

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in the Gatineau Hills

For those who would like to deepen their insights into the science of yoga and Ayurveda, as well as pursue teaching certification, this is an ideal opportunity. Imagine delving into an intensive 4-week training with an intimate group in the Gatineau Hills. Living in the gurukul environment is the best way to truly integrate the yogic teachings into your life, and to be able to focus exclusively on yoga and teaching for one month. Teacher trainees will study 5 days a week and, on weekends, may either explore the hiking trails and lakes of the Gatineau Park or enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and the restorative atmosphere of the gurukul.
Course Dates: July 4 to 31, 2004

Fee: Please inquire, fee varies depending on accommodations required.

Includes 200-hour certification course, manual, accommodations, 3 vegetarian meals per day, evening music programs, and Yogic and Ayurvedic cooking workshops.

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