Transformational Retreat to India

Imagine waking up in a mountain town at the base of the Himalayas. You hear temple bells ringing in the distance and sip on a steaming cup of chai tea as you walk to your yoga class with a local instructor.Later on, you shop for brightly colored saris in the nearby markets before connecting with your travel companions for a delicious Indian dinner, including hot naan fresh from the oven. The flavors are so rich your mouth waters to thinking about them. You find yourself looking forward to a coaching workshop in the evening -- a time to connect more deeply with your fellow travelers and talk about everything you’re learning about yourself in this vibrant country. Our transformational trip to India runs from January 19 - 30, 2019* and will be an explosion of color, community, creativity and exploration. ***REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1*** Things You’ll Love About This Trip: *The Coaching: We use coaching and Authentic Relating games to deepen your experience and relationship to your fellow travelers. *Visiting the Taj Mahal: Tour this sumptuous masterpiece of Indian architecture and learn about it’s history. *The Scenery: Overlook the picturesque Moata Lake from the Amber Fort in Jaipur. Take a train through the foothills of the Himalayas. Walk along the Ganges river and practice yoga in the town known as the “birthplace of yoga.” *The Arts: Enjoy bollywood dance classes and a film screening at Jaipur’s famous Raj Mandir cinema hall. *Experiencing Rural Life: Sample sweet treats and interact with friendly locals in the town of Suroth. This trip gives you the best of big cities and a chance to experience the countryside. *The Shopping: Buy beautiful souvenirs for yourself and friends and family. Itinerary Day 1 - 2: New Delhi We spend two days in Delhi where you will get to know your group members, eat incredible Indian cuisine, tour the city, and have your first group workshops. Day 3 Agra Explore the Taj Mahal and visit the Agra Fort. Day 4 Karauli Take a guided walk through this rural town and visit the eclectic market stalls to sample seasonal local sweets. Day 5 - 6 Jaipur Full of palaces, bazaars, and folk-based arts, Jaipur is a favorite for many travelers. We will visit local sights, take a Bollywood dance class, and attend a Bollywood Movie at the famous Raj Mandir Cinema. Day 7 Rishikesh - ON Sleeper Train After a morning Bollywood Dance Class with a local instructor, you can enjoy a free day in Jaipur. Tonight, we hop on an overnight train to Rishikesh. Day 8 - 10 Rishikesh Get to know the "Yoga Capital of the World." Stroll along the holy Ganges River as temple bells ring and see the nightly fire ritual of Ganga Aarti. Our days here will be full of coaching workshops, authentic relating workshops, yoga, and plenty of time to hike trails to nearby waterfalls and caves. Day 11 New Delhi Rise early and take the train back to Delhi. Enjoy a coaching workshop before a cooking class with dinner. Day 12 New Delhi Farewell!