8-Day 50-Hour Astrology Training and Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Vedic Astrology, Meditation, and Yoga Retreat India
The Vedansha Insitute of Vedic Sciences and Alternative Medicine in Rishikesh, India invites you to join this special consultant training course that will cover the basics on theory and practice in Vedic astrology. The institute is accredited by Yoga Alliance International (USA) and Alternative Medical Council Calcutta (India), and provides 50 hours of teacher training education in Vedic astrology and yoga. All their Yoga Teachers and Therapists are professionals, with 5 to 30 years of experience. The team will show you the result from their programs, by special aura assessment, before and after course.
Highlights
Yoga and Ayurveda related to astrology
Daily theoretical and practical Astrology classes
Certificate of attendance upon completion of the course
3 daily yogic meals & beverages
7 nights accommodation
1 ayurvedic massage
1 excursion
Niveau
Beginner
Half gevorderd
Yoga stijlen
Hatha
Nidra
7 instructiedagen in het
Engels
De organisator spreekt: Frans, Duits, Hindi, Russisch, Sanskriet, Engels
De maximale groepsgrootte is 12
Verberg alles
Accommodatie
Inchecktijd:
00:00
Uitchecktijd:
23:00
Faciliteiten
Gezondheidsclub
Spa
Stoomkamer
Publieke ruimtes met air-conditioning
Kamers met air-conditioning
Eetruimte
Toon alle faciliteiten (30)
During this retreat, you will stay in a shared, private or double room at the Kriya Ashram or at the Vedansha Retreat Center. The rooms offer hot water, a clean toilet, warm conditions during cold seasons, and security in the area. Rooms have fan and good ventilated. For the summer season, you may opt for an air-conditioned room, offered upon availability, at an additional charge of 8 USD per night.

If you would like to stay in a single or double hotel room, Vedansha Institute of Vedic Science and Alternative Medicine offers you a private accommodation, with air-conditioning, either in a deluxe room or an apartment, for an additional cost. Please send an inquiry and the institute will be pleased to offer you a quotation, for the hotel accommodation option.

Please note that sometimes the power goes off in the whole Rishikesh. During these moments, you will have light in your rooms, but the Internet may stop working for a while. In such cases, you should not worry, as it usually comes back in a few minutes. Otherwise, please ask Vedansha Institute's manager to assist you and provide the internet stick.

Guests will have the choice to stay at Vedansha's retreat center or the hotel. If guests book in the hotel, the classes will be held in Ashram (500 metres from Hotel). Vedansha provides free transportation till there and back. If you book a stay in retreat center, your classes will take place at the same place and Ashram nearby.

Programma
The institute
The Vedansha Institute of Vedic Science and Alternative Medicine was founded by Yogachariya Dr. Sanjeev Pandey Ji. It was established to provide education in Vedic science, provide holistic treatment and support programs with yogic and Ayurvedic methods in common and non-curative diseases, and help humans control emotions, remove fears, improve their lives, find themselves in a society of modern technology, and open their power in order to feel harmony and happiness.

The institute keeps the ancient yogic tradition of Himalayan masters adapted to contemporary service requirements according to international standards of yoga education. Its teachers were born in yogic families and have scientific degrees in yoga, astrology, and Ayurveda. Its yoga masters have spent more than 90,000 hours on improving their practice of yoga postures and meditation.

Its founder, Dr. Sanjeev Pandey, has spent more than 20,000 hours in deep meditation in the Himalayan mountains. The institute has trained more than 10,000 yoga teachers from USA, Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Australia, Mexico, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and Peru.

It also guides its clients after courses are completed by giving regular workshops and online webinars for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels in yoga, Vedic astrology, meditation, and Ayurveda. Because of this, clients keep on returning to the institute and its partners. Vedansha collaborates with medical doctors and performs research in yoga and cancer in Germany. It also performs special healing programs for people with different diseases to support their health.

Programs
There are no unsolved problems for the institute, only new questions to be answered. Vedansha aims to develop an authentic Himalayan yoga tradition worldwide. The quality of its yoga programs is guaranteed. These programs are proven safe by European medical doctors, and can be easily performed by clients with varying levels of physical ability.

Each program was made by Dr. Sanjeev who is a seventh generation hereditary yogi, and is oriented on beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogic levels. Vedansha has certified, healthy yoga products, and is considered as one of the best in Himalaya as proven by its certification from the International Yoga Alliance (USA) and Alternative Medical Council Calcutta (India).

Its programs are based on centuries-old traditions and adapted to contemporary conditions that makes its clients 99% satisfied. You will get a full-service package with meetings, accommodation, three daily vegetarian meals and beverages, check-up of body problems, individual, naturopathic consultation, classes, special events, workshops, Ayurveda procedures, and excursions.

Vedansha starts to work with its clients even before their visit by providing a short check-up of their natal map and recognizing concerns. A program is then created for clients according to the information they provide regarding goals and opportunities for corrections during the visit. By using methods of yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology, the center creates special yoga classes with healthy nourishment, herbs, and spices, reaching purification and balance of the body and soul.

Responsibility
The institute takes responsibility for its students and patients. If you come as a student to get knowledge, Vedansha will not only propose to you the exact number of hours and classes, but also consider your understanding of the difficulties in Vedic material and obstacles in your own practice. The center is sure that there are no untalented students.

Because of special, organized programs with attention to practical exercises, Vedansha's students are confident, able to teach without fear, and can represent Vedic science in their countries. The institute will support you in your teaching career, and will always be glad to help you with advice or sharing of professional skills.

If you decided to get supportive treatment, Vedansha will do its best to provide you with high-quality procedures in diagnostic therapy in India. And because of its international connections, the institute will try to help with organizing any succeeding treatment in your country.

The aim of this meditation practice is to encourage a deep state of concentration, that can be reached by everyone at a different pace, from 7 days even up to several years. It depends on the student's possibility of concentration, brain activity, dominance of nervous system, desire to reach the goal and fear of obstacles. If you have any troubles related to the things mentioned, please let us know and we will help to you go forward and overcome the troubles. Every student is different and sometimes it requires more time and effort, we are ready to offer our help anytime.

Please note that the yoga atmosphere and classes can be different from that what you learned or saw in your home country. Vedansha teach not only Asana, they also give knowledge of yoga as a Vedic science (pranayama, meditation, mantra, Ayurveda, astrology, sadhana, yajna, yoga philosophy, yoga therapy). Our teachers are not fitness instructors, most of them are spiritual yoga masters who have a completely different way of life and devotion to their practice. Some of them are monks , pandits in temples or swamis. They request you to please be polite and respect their work. If you find something that not suitable for you or for your faith or mentality, please do not put the blame on them. Let them know at the front desk, on-line or just discuss with Founder Dr Pandey Ji directly if you want any changes and what you find not suitable for you. In 99 % misunderstanding will be solved by the good way.

The course
This course is for those who want to get first-hand experience in astrology and see if it meets his or her expectations in the subject. It is also for people who don't have enough time to do a thorough course in astrology because of a short vacation or other prior commitments.

During the week, you will be educated in the basic theories and practices in vedic astrology and its connection to health and events, asanas according to the Hatha style of yoga, pranayama, mantra, meditation, Ayurveda, astrological philosophy and therapy, yogic nutrition, naturopathy, and communication methodology. You can also get important information about your aura problems (chakra imbalance), and suggestions for special vedic practices and herbs.

Astrology theory and practical skills
What is Vedic astrology?
Special terminology
12 signs and ascendants
12 houses and their characteristics
Nine planets and their functions (aspects of planets)
Understanding of exaltation and debilitation
Planets and their influence on houses
Practical understanding of planets' positions in the chart
How to read the horoscope: primary skills
Asana
Natural relaxation asana, some stretching asana
Balancing asana
Surya Namaskara (sun salutations)
Meditation asana
Pranayama and mudras
Introduction to pranayama
Basic pranayama techniques and benefits (Neti, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodana - primary and basic level, Surya Bhedana, Bhastrika, Sheetali, Shetkari, Bhramari)
The pranic body
Prana and lifestyle
Nadi and its role in meditation
Breathing and life span
Kriyas (body cleansing methods): Neti, Kapalabhati
Meditation
Primary meditation practice (Om meditation, breath awareness meditation, Trataka, yoga Nidra, sound meditation)
Mantra
Primary mantras
Correct pronunciation, writing, explanation, and practical application
Anatomy and physiology
Introduction to tissues and organ systems related to meditative practice and their functions
Yoga therapy / Ayurveda
Usage of basic yogic methods in supporting and treatment of some diseases
Communication methodology
Principles of teaching meditation as a vedic subject, and possible obstacles
Special events
Once every week: Mantra concert performed by students with the help of teachers and staff
Once every two weeks: Movie about yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, or other Vedic sciences
Once every two weeks: Silent walk meditation
Once every two weeks: Hands-on cooking workshop (Ayurvedic, yogic, Indian, or international)
Once every month: Magic night and candle meditation
Once every month: Full moon meditation
Pre-requisites
Your interest to learn Vedic science
Pre-payment
In their own interest, individuals with disabilities or ailments are advised to refrain from applying
Minimum age at the time of admission is 18 years
Applicants aged over 60 years could apply after consultation with the institute
Pregnant women need a medical authorization permitting them to practice yoga from their own country with translation in English
Any candidate found unfit after commencement of the course will not be permitted to continue the training and a refund of fees and other charges will not be admissible
Students are reminded to remain aware and respectful of cultural differences among the participants and teachers. Any disruptions to the teaching process or behavior deemed harmful to other students, teachers, or the institute's property is in violation of the rules and policies of Vedansha Institute. Violation of the school's policies may result in dismissal from the program without any refund of the course fees.
The course will be conducted in English. Any other mentioned language is used for online communication and in some cases can be used in communication during the course on the place. If you wish to get a translator for any other language kindly request to ask about availability before booking. If a booking is done without the request of translation Vedansha have right to cancel the booking and refund the deposit. If translation will be requested on place Vedansha has right to dismiss the client from the course and do not refund the deposit. If a client request to arrange another school with appropriate language ability it can be done upon request if the school with this language is available in Rishikesh for extra costs.
The booking should be performed by the person who is going to participate in the course. If a booking is done by the third person (relatives, friends, parents etc) the direct participant should send Vedansha an email or scanned copy of confirmation that he/she acknowledge the program, rules and regulations of the organizer.
Assessments
Written test in astrology
Correct performance of natal chart reading and understanding
pre-requisite
The course will be conducted in English. Any other mentioned language is used for online communication and in some cases can be used in communication during the course on the place. If you wish to get a translator for any other language kindly request to ask about availability before booking. If a booking is done without the request of translation Vedansha have right to cancel the booking and refund the deposit. If translation will be requested on place Vedansha has right to dismiss the client from the course and do not refund the deposit. If a client request to arrange another school with appropriate language ability it can be done upon request if the school with this language is available in Rishikesh for extra costs.
The booking should be performed by the person who is going to participate in the course. If a booking is done by the third person (relatives, friends, parents etc) the direct participant should send Vedansha an email or scanned copy of confirmation that he/she acknowledge the program, rules and regulations of the organizer.
Sample daily schedule
06:00 - 07:00 Wake up & shower: jala neti, cleansing procedures
07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama: practical classes of breathing exercises
08:00 - 08:15 Pause and herbal tea: detox hot beverage with special Himalayan herbs
08:30 - 09:30 Astrology theory class
09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast: special yogic menu according to needs of body during physical and mental practice.
10:30 - 11:30 Sanskrit, Mantra & Astrology
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch: specially developed according to season and nourishing need of the body
13:00 - 15:00 Free time
15:00 - 16:00 Astrology practical class Practice in vedic astrology
16:00 - 17:00 Workshop: particular practice according to program, related with Astrology
17:00 - 18:00 Meditation & Astrology practice
19:00 Dinner: specially developed according to season and nourishment of the body
20:00 Special event/Free time
22:00 Sleep
Excursies
During the course, according to weather, road conditions, and amount of students, Vedansha will offer different types of excursions in Himalaya & Rishikesh including visit a spiritual temple in Himalaya, meditation in a cave under the guidance of an experienced teacher, visit Ganga Aarti, waterfalls, and Bealtes Ashram. Sometimes excursion can be changed or replaced with an equal offer if the conditions of weather or any other issue took place.