With Swami Atmaramananda, other swamis and staff of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres

Haridvar

Haridvar literally means “Gateway to God” and is regarded as one of the most sacred places in India. Millions of pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganga in order to wash away impurities and attain Moksha (final liberation).

Highlights include:

· Arati at the main Ganga Ghat Har Ki Puri

· Visit to the famous Daksh Prajapati Siva Temple

· Visit to the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Ananda Mayi Ma

Yoga Asanas at the Ganges in Haridvar

Rishikesh

Swami Sivananda is the spiritual source which has nurtured several generations of Yoga practitioners throughout the world. To visit his Ashram is a special blessing for Yoga students worldwide.

Highlights include:

· Mahasamadhi Shrine, Tapas Kutir, Ananda Kutir
· Meditations in the Vishvanath Siva Temple, Bhajan Hall and on the banks of the Ganga
· Excursion into the foothills of the Himalayas

Temple Ritual in Rishikesh

YOGA RETREAT IN UTTARKASHI

This scenic Himalayan township is situated on the banks of the Ganga and has been a place of spiritual Sadhana for centuries. We will stay at the Sivananda Kutir Ashram founded by Swami Vishnudevananda in 1992.

Highlights include:

· Sadhana in the Himalayas
· Meditation at Swamiji’s Jala Samadhi rock on the Ganga
· Nature walks
· Visit to Vishwanath Siva Temple
· Homa (fire ritual) at the Ashram
· Satsang at Ashram of Swami Chaitanyananda

Meditations at Ganges near Uttarkashi

Delhi

· Satsang at the Sivananda Centre
· Sightseeing tour: includes visits to Hanuman Temple

· Bahai Lotus Temple, Sikh Golden Temple
· Shopping at Connaught Place

Inscription

Minimum donation: € 1,190.

Donations includes all spiritual programmes, accommodation, two vegetarian meals a day, all ground transportation to and from Delhi.
For participants in the Yoga Teachers' Training Course
in Vrindavan in October 2011: € 950

Prices valid until August 31, 2011

More Information: www.sivananda.eu • Contact: pilgrimage@sivananda.net

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