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Overview
A Yoga Asana Intensive with 14 Classes and 4 workshops aimed towards a deeper study of individual practice. The classes will be led by Noor Maini and will be based on Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga traditions. The small size of the group is intended for focus on individual needs, detailed observation and to ensure concrete takeaways and understanding for all participants. The intensive is suitable for practitioners of all age groups, beginners or advanced.
The core philosophy that the intensive is designed around is that Asana practice is about working with intention, intelligence and awareness. Strength or flexibility is only one of the many results of this practice.
The pristine, calm surroundings of McLeodganj accompanied by the peaceful, beautiful Yoga shala, the serene and relaxing accomodation at the Retreat House, and nutritious, healthy diet are meant to provide the perfect atmosphere for yoga practitioners from across the world to share ideas with each other and to learn and grow together.
Program
Sep 14 Departure from home and arrival in Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel (-/-/-)
International flights usually reach Delhi in the middle of the night. You will be picked up from the airport and brought to the hotel.
Sep 15 Sightseeing Delhi
After a restful night we visit Old and New Delhi together by rickshaw, on foot and by metro. We focus on spiritual exploration with visits to temples and mosques. Hotel (F/-/-)
Sep 16 Flight to Dharamsala and transfer by taxi to Retreat House.
We have an early breakfast and then flight to Dharamsala at 12:00 hrs (Midday) We reach Dharamsala Airport at 13:30 hrs and reach the Retreat House, Ram Yoga House at 14:30 hrs. After lunch, we do a tour of the beautiful Mcleodganj Market and get to know the colourful and peaceful Mcleodganj we immerse ourselves for the next 8 days in.
Sep 17- Sep 24 Yoga Intensive
Sep 25 End of Intensive
We say our goodbyes after morning breakfast.
About Noor
Noor Maini is a movement practitioner and teacher based out of New Delhi, India. He practices and trains in the Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga traditions. In addition to his yoga practice, he has trained in Classical Ballet, Modern Artistic Contemporary Dance and Classical Jazz Dance for the last 12 years. He teaches regularly at yoga retreats across India. He has collaborated with practitioners, instructors, choreographers and artists from all across the world.
His asana classes are influenced from Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga traditions. He has been training for a long time with Usha Devi in Rishikesh. His other teachers include Angelo Cecci, Ajay Tokas and Vijay Amar. He believes in and follows his teachers’ principles of daily self-practice.
Highlights
Yoga with Noor 
Yoga with Noor 
Noor 
Yoga with Noor 
Yoga with Noor 
View from Yoga House 
Mcleod Ganj 
Yoga 
Mcleod Ganj 
Mcleod Ganj 
Himalayas 
Momos 
Dalai Lama Temple 
Mcleod Ganj 
Mcleod Ganj 
Mcleod Ganj 
Museum 
Monks 
Himalayas 
Village 
Yoga 
small mountain villages 
room 
Amritsar 
Ram Yoga House 
Ram Yoga House
Prices and Dates
Fixed date:
September 14- Sep 25, 2024
1200 Euro (Double Sharing Room) + 150 Euro (Private room)
Number of Participants: from 4 to 16
About the Intensive
The asana classes will be based on Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanag Yoga traditions
Daily Schedule
8-10 am Asana Class
10 -11 am Breakfast
11am -12 pm Rest
12 pm -1 pm* Talks/ Workshop/ Meditation/Yoga Nidra/ Kirtan (Only on Sep 17, 19, 22 and 23)
1:30-2:30 pm Lunch
2:30- 5:00 pm Free time
5 pm-6:30 pm Asana Class (Self-Practice on Sep 18, 20 and 23)
7:30- 8:30 pm Dinner
(Schedule may vary slightly)
On Sep 18, 20 and 23, the evening class will be a self-practice session to practice the learnings from the classes and discuss your observations/queries with Noor.
Sep 21, Saturday is a rest day. No classes. For interested people, a hike or visit to a nearby attraction can be arranged (Included in package)
* The 12-1 pm session will be on Sep 17, 19, 22 and 23. Exact agenda will be decided based on interests and composition of the group.
Local cultural visits and hikes:
Tushita Meditation Center
Bhagsu Waterfall
Dharamkot
The Naddi Sunset View point
Dalai Lama Temple
Bhagsu Nath Temple
Walks through nearby villages
The main focus of the Intensive is the Asana practice. The classes will be based on Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga traditions. It is encouraged that participants use the free time between classes to rest well and recharge themselves for the class. The food at the Retreat House is hygienic and nutritious. Sattvic food can be provided, if required.
We will provide you with recommendations for eating out. The local walks and hikes can be done independently, or with a local guide (included).
Included services
- All transportation in flights and taxi within India (till Sep 24)
- 2 nights in Delhi with breakfast (Sep 14 and 15)
- 9 nights in the Retreat House with classes, workshops and full board (Sep 16 – Sep 24)
- Planned cultural visits and hikes
International flight (can be booked through us)Visa (about 25 €)Meals and drinks outside the retreattips
About McLeodganj
- One of the major Yoga hubs in India
- Beautiful nature and hikes
- The capital of Buddhism in India
McleodGanj, the little Lhasa, is the center of the Buddhist tradition in India. It is the residing place of the Dalai Lama, the head of the Buddhist religion. It thus offers a great mix of the Tibetan culture brought along by the refugees after their exile from Tibet, and the local ethnic Himalayan culture. The two cultures co-exist beautifully, offering their particularities for all visitors to experience. Apart from the immense cultural and religious beauty of the place, its location in the Himalayas, the breathtaking landscapes and nearby hikes make it a must visit for any traveller. It is also a popular destination for many yoga practitioners and teachers, and has a vibrant yoga culture with many renowned yoga schools and teachers. One frequently runs into fellow yoga practitioners and teachers on the streets and in the beautiful cafes and restaurants. The vibrant culture brings along amazing food from all parts of the world, not least the offerings from the Tibetan and local cuisine. One can walk through colourful markets, suddenly finding green peaceful trails, in quaint villages, along the river and high up into the hills. Surrounded by Buddhist culture, experiencing the life of the ever so beautiful and friendly locals, makes Mcleodganj a must visit for all interested. The world renowned Tushita Meditation Center is a must see in addition to the Dalai Temple.
Accommodation
The Retreat House offers luxurious and comfortable rooms with splendid views of the valley and the peaks.
Post or pre- intensive India travel recommendations
India has so much to offer. There is so much to do and so much to see. We recommend the following convenient short trips to add to your itinerary.
Trekking in the Himalayas
4- 5 days, start and end at Mcleodganj
Golden Temple, Amritsar Visit
(6 hr by taxi from Mcleodganj, 8 hrs from Delhi)
1 day in Amritsar
Taj Mahal, Agra Visit
(3 hrs by taxi or train from Delhi, 14 hrs from Mcleodganj)
1 day in Agra
Rishikesh Visit
(6 hrs by taxi from Delhi, 12 hrs from Mcleodganj)
5 days in Ashram in Rishikesh
Customised tours can also be arranged.
