Spend the final weeks of the year immersed in the practice of Hatha Yoga while living the daily rhythm of an authentic ashram between Rishikesh and Haridwar, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Concluding with the celebration of New Year's Eve, this three-week residential course offers an opportunity to end the year with reflection, discipline, and renewed intention.
Guided by Mandakini Puri, Ganga Puri, and other available teachers, the course provides a practical introduction to āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation within the supportive environment of ashram life. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, classes are adapted to the needs of the participants while leaving ample time for self-practice and personal study.
Beyond the yoga sessions themselves, participants are invited to experience the broader path of sādhana through karma yoga, community living, meditation, Vedic chanting, and the simplicity of a traditional daily routine. The residential format allows yoga to become not only a practice, but a way of living.
Typical Daily Routine (subject to change)
4:00 am – Awakening conch, ārati, silent meditation & herbal tea
7:30 am – Asana
9:00 am – Breakfast
10:00 am – Karma Yoga
11:00 am – Svādhyāya (self-study)
1:00 pm – Lunch
3:00 pm – Herbal tea
4:00 pm – Prāṇāyāma & Meditation
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:15 pm – Vedic chanting by the dhuni
8:00 pm – Meditation or Kirtan
9:00 pm – Lights out
Welcoming the New Year within the peaceful atmosphere of the ashram offers a meaningful alternative to conventional celebrations—a chance to begin the year grounded in practice, community, and inner reflection.
For enquiries or to register, please contact us or complete the registration form.
Visa Information
International participants are advised to travel to India on a Tourist Visa. Please ensure that your visa is valid for the full duration of your stay and check the current requirements applicable to your nationality before travelling.
For up-to-date visa information and applications, please visit the official Government of India Indian Visa Online portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/