5 Days Vinyasa Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh

The Sanskrit word Vinyasa comes from a prefix Vi, which means variation, and a suffix, nyasa, which means ‘within prescribed parameters.’ Vinyasa is a style of yoga that connects one posture to the next  postures, seamlessly, using breath. Commonly referred to as “flow” yoga, it is sometimes confused with “power yoga”. Vinyasa Yoga helps to develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries.

Moving in and out of postures is the obvious movement but even in stillness Vinyasa is represented by the beat of heart and inhale/exhale of breath. The “breath-synchronized” practice is used in Vinyasa which means, Move with breath. Breath initiates the movement of Vinyasa.

BENEFITS of VINYASA YOGA

• Increases  Flexibility of the Body - Vinyasa yogamoves muscles through a variety of poses in different motions and directions which naturally increases the flexibility of the body. Vinyasa can help relieve chronic lower-back pain by rejuvenate deep core muscles, which support back. Vinyasa yoga ensures that bones and muscles work the way they are intended to. 
• Ensures a Healthy Heart - Vinyasa yoga improve dietary choices and helps to burn all the excess calories and reduce cholesterol levels. Vinyasa Yoga is often known as “moving meditation. It syncs body, emotions and mind into a balanced alignment. This yoga helps to revoke stress and lowers blood pressure. It ensures that heart is healthy and happy.
• Helps to Weight Loss - Vinyasa Yoga is faster than other types of yoga, so the Sun Salutation in Vinyasa Yoga can burn up to 500 calories. It is the flow of movement into one flow, resembling a dance, and linked with breathing. The body increases its heart rate, which is necessary to burn calories. With regular practise, a healthy diet and getting enough sleep can help reduce weight.
• Calms the Mind and Reduces Stress - The flowing movements of Vinyasa yoga are considered a moving meditation. Moving through a flow of poses requires focus, concentration, and deep breathing. Practising this yoga turn calms and relieves anxiety, worry, burnout, or other stress-related problems.
• Strengthens the  Immune System – Vinyasa yoga is an exquisite way to strengthen immune system and stay healthy. The variety of yoga poses and the fast-clip movements activate the inactive system to flush out toxins and boost infection-fighting white blood cells.
• Increases Memory and Focus – Practising Vinyasa yoga postures on a regular basis can help to improved blood circulation means the brain receives more oxygen, thus increasing alertness, awareness, and memory, which has a carryover effect to other areas of your life. It improves mental focus, emotional control, and calmness, which leads to greater focus in life.

DAILY SCHEDULE

• 6:00 Am – Morning Bell
• 6:30 to 7:30 Am – Vinyasa Practice
• 7:30 to 8:30 Am – Pranayama
• 9:00 to 10:00 Am – Breakfast
• 11:00 to 12:00 Pm – Asanas Alignment
• 12:30 to 1:30 Pm – Intermediate Series Practice & Adjustments
• 1:30 to 2:15 Pm – Lunch
• 3:30 to 5:00 Pm – Meditation / mindfulness
• 5:30 to 6:30 Pm – Vinyasa flow
• 6:30 to 7:30 Pm – Local excursions / Ganga Aarti
• 8:30 to 9:00 Pm – Dinner
• 10:00 Pm – Lights off