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Wellness Retreat
Whether you are in an emotionally draining job, in desperate need of a break or are just itching to quench your thirst for travel, join us on this unique 14-day wellness retreat designed to replenish your mind, body and soul.
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Our retreat takes place in beautiful Dharmshala, situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. Home to the Dalai Lama, this culturally rich location offers ample local sightseeing opportunities alongside daily yoga practice.
On this retreat you will meet new people, learn new things and take part in enriching experiences that will broaden your sense of self and strengthen your emotional resilience. ​
Life on the retreat.
Mornings start with a yoga session (no previous experience necessary) followed by breakfast. After which you will have the opportunity to take part in a community project facilitating you to assist and engage local people. Typical activities include, teaching local primary school children or helping to renovate a valuable community resource. This activity will continue through to lunchtime.
After lunch there will be some time to relax before enjoying a themed cultural workshop. Cultural workshops run on alternative days, including Hindi Language lessons, Henna Art, Indian Cookery and Bollywood Dancing. On days when afternoons are free you will have the opportunity to independently explore local sightseeing and shopping opportunities within Dharamshala and further afield in Mcleod Ganj (18 km away), which enjoys a rich Tibetan culture.
After dinner there will be an optional mindfulness session followed by relaxation time.
During weekends EpicUK offers a range of optional sightseeing tours.
During the final days of your stay project staff will accompany you on the excursion to the Taj Mahal which takes place at the end of the retreat.
Enjoy daily yoga and mindfulness sessions.
Find yourself through engaging in a community project.
Learn skills in Indian Cookery, and traditional crafts.
Experience Henna Art.
Slow down and return to nature.
Rediscover yourself, gain mental strength and find inner peace.
Experience the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Immerse yourself in traditional Indian culture.
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Highlights
Inclusions
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Pick up and drop off from Kangra Airport.
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Shared room in clean, friendly home.
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Three home cooked Indian meals.
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Full support from multi-lingual on-site staff from the moment you arrive on the project to the moment you depart.
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Arrangement, facilitation and support to complete optional local community project.
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Daily yoga sessions led by a qualified instructor.
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Cultural workshops in Indian Cookery and Henna Art.
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Dharamshala Tour.
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Project Handbook.
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Pre-departure advice and support for flights and visa’s.
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Advice and assistance on booking onward travel in India.
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£50 donation to Basti Ram – Beyond Boundaries Project Bursary Fund. Basti Ram is a charity that facilitates disadvantaged UK care leavers to experience India first hand.
Exclusions
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International and domestic flights.
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Visa.
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Insurance.
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Spending money on the project.
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Bottled water during excursions.
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Local transportation for personal trips
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Food during excursions.
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Medical facilities.
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Travel Vaccinations
2019/20 dates
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28th September - 11th October 2019 -
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Pre Departure Workshop - Saturday 7th September.
The Family House is a homestay and yoga shala located in the centre of Dharmshala village. Surrounded by fields, our homestay is within a few minutes walk to local temples, shops and amenities. Walking paths lead to freshwater streams, abundant apple orchards and picturesque traditional villages. The village is surrounded by spectacular Himalayan Mountain views, which can be enjoyed from our own rooftop terrace. Sunset and sunrise offer the perfect opportunity to sit on the roof terrace soak up the fresh mountain air, listen to the faint sounds of the village below and watch local wildlife such as bats and monkeys as they co-exist in the local community
The family house offers single sex shared rooms, dedicated bathrooms and warm water showers. We provide filtered water free of cost. Laundry services are available on request.
Accommodation
We serve hygienically prepared nutritious, healthy food sourced from local ingredients. Traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine is provided three times a day at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally you are welcome to talk to our kitchen staff if you’d like your meals prepared a certain way or if you’d like extra food.