Ashtanga Yoga Tel Aviv
North India Yoga Retreat
Enchanting Rishikesh in the Himalaya
Yoga Retreat in North India - Enchanting Rishikesh
Led by Maya Gross
Passover 2.4 - 9.4.2026
Accommodation in a high-class hotel on a half-board basis
Join us on a healing journey to Northern India, the magical Rishikesh in the Himalayas.
Yoga, meditation, scripture study, breathtaking scenery and wild nature, visits to villages and temples
A transformative and unforgettable inner journey that will connect us to the eternal core of our being.
Maya Gross - Eternal student, living and breathing yoga for over twenty years. Leads retreats in India and Europe. Founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Shala and School in Tel Aviv, coordinates a long-standing teacher training course. Maya is a Yoga therapist. As a regular visitor to India, she studied in Mysore with the late professor and father of Ashtanga Yoga Pattabhi Jois, his daughter Saraswati Jois and his grandson Sharath Jois. In recent years, she has continued her studies in India with her teacher Sharmila Desai from Goa. Maya studied yoga philosophy and transcendental meditation with Professor Narasimhan and Dr. Jayashree from Mysore. Has been studying Vedanta, Buddhism and traditional yoga scriptures for over twenty years.
Retreat Schedule
Day 1: 02.04.2026 – Thursday – Tel Aviv → Delhi→ Rishikesh
We will depart on a direct daytime flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, we will continue by road to Rishikesh. We will arrive late at night, be warmly welcomed at the hotel, and settle in for an overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Overnight: Rishikesh
Day 2: 03.04.2026 – Friday – Rishikesh
According to Hindu tradition, the Himalayas are the abode of the deities Shiva and Shakti, and from them flows the sacred Ganges River — a source of inspiration and inner peace for all who come to practice and dive deeply into yoga.
We will awaken to our first exciting morning in our hotel in Rishikesh, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serenity, and magic. We will gather in the yoga hall for an opening circle, introductions, meditation, and gentle yoga to release the journey’s fatigue. Afterwards, we will enjoy a nourishing vegetarian breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
After some rest, we will head out for an introductory tour of Rishikesh, including the local market, Lakshman Jhula bridge, and more. In the afternoon, we will meet for meditation and a philosophical study session. Following the session, we will gather for dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 3: 04.04.2026 – Saturday – Rishikesh
We will awaken to our second morning in Rishikesh with meditation in nature, facing the sacred Ganges River. Following meditation, we will gather in the yoga hall for practice, and then enjoy a nourishing vegetarian breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
After breakfast, free time will be dedicated to relaxation and optional Ayurvedic treatments at the hotel’s special spa. In the evening, we will visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram — the largest and most renowned ashram in Rishikesh — and participate in the colorful and moving Ganga Aarti Puja ceremony held daily on the banks of the sacred river.
Day 4: 05.04.2026 – Sunday – Rishikesh
We will begin the morning with quiet meditation in nature near sunrise, facing the sacred Ganges. After meditation, we will gather for yoga practice. Following breakfast, we will visit a nearby ashram to attend a satsang.
At midday, we will return to the hotel for rest. In the afternoon, we will meet again for meditation and philosophical study. Dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant.
Day 5: 06.04.2026 – Rishikesh
We will begin the morning with a quiet meditation in nature near sunrise, followed by yoga practice in the yoga hall. After practice, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
We will then depart for a fascinating excursion to the villages surrounding Rishikesh, including a visit to a local Indian family in their home, learning about village life, and dining at a local restaurant. The outing continues into the stunning natural landscapes of the Rishikesh area and includes meditation in nature.
In the afternoon, free time for rest. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 6: 07.04.2026 – Rishikesh
We will begin the morning with quiet meditation in nature near sunrise, facing the sacred Ganges, followed by yoga practice. After breakfast, we will visit the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple — the sacred Shiva temple in the mountains, surrounded by lush forests and breathtaking views.
In the afternoon, we will gather for meditation and philosophical study, followed by dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 7: 08.04.2026 – Rishikesh
We will begin the morning with quiet meditation in nature near sunrise, followed by yoga practice. After breakfast, we will visit the Trayambakeshwar Temple (also known as the “Three-Eyed Temple”) — an iconic 13-story temple overlooking the Ganges River and the suspension bridges of Rishikesh. Each level is dedicated to a different deity, and from the balconies unfolds a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, river, and mountains. This temple is one of Rishikesh’s most iconic landmarks.
After the temple visit and meditation, we will stroll through the town of Rishikesh. At midday, we will return to the hotel for rest.
In the evening, we will hold a closing meditation and retreat completion ceremony — a sharing and inspiration circle — followed by dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 8: 09.04.2026 – Rishikesh → Israel
Early in the morning, we will depart by road to Delhi, from where we will take a direct flight back to Israel, arriving in the early afternoon.
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Price per person in a double room: $3,200
Supplement for a single room: $400
last 5 places are availble
The price includes:
High quality tourist resort - hotel
Breakfast and dinner
Local guides
Internal travel
International flights
Entrances to all mentioned sites
Yoga practices, meditation, pranayama and yoga philosophy studies
The price does not include:
Medical and baggage insurance
India visa
Personal expenses (laundry etc) and anything not listed in the inclusive section
Surcharge for excess weight on flights
Porters at the airport and hotels
Tip for the guide
Important notes:
India is a third world country, part of its beauty lies in the way and pace of its conduct, different from what we are familiar with, please accept this with understanding and see it as part of the travel experience.
We recommend ordering medical and baggage insurance that includes a clause that covers cancellation fees.
The itinerary may change at the discretion of the guide/company.
Payment and cancellation policy:
Up to 60 days before the departure date - no cancellation fees will be charged except for flight cancellations according to airline regulations.
30-59 days before departure date - 25% of the retreat cost will be charged
14-29 days before departure - 75% of the retreat cost will be charged.
14 days before departure - the traveler will be charged 100% of the retreat cost.
*The retreat departs with direct Air India flights. In case Air India cancels the flights, we will depart via Dubai.
please contact us for further details and registration
info@ashtangayoga.co.il
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