5 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Kutch-Gujarat on New Year's Eve

Let's end year 2019 in a healthy way and celebrate New Year by having 5 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the unique White Desert of Kutch, Gujarat!

This Yoga Retreat has been created especially for you, the person who is looking for a better world to live in, to share, and celebrate every day of your life, not in isolation, but together, as a family, in a community. Each one of you has an infinite potential, a creativity you cannot even imagine. You simply have to make the decision to explore and carry it out. This is exactly what is offered in this retreat through the practice of yoga, meditation, and community living. No new year resolution is needed when you make Yoga as a lifestyle.

Watch below YouTube video for the Teachers, Retreat location and Accommodation details, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2fwldHWXQ]

Group Size : 12 Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days Pickup & Drop : Ahmedabad Airport

Highlights - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation sessions - One Nature trek and relaxation techniques - Breathtaking Sunset and Sunrise at White Desert - White Desert Safari - Visit to Dholavira Archaeological Site dated back to Indus Valley Civilization - Free pick up and drop to Ahmedabad Airport - 3 Indian Yogic vegetarian Meals per day - 4 nights accommodation at Flamingo Resort - Cultural Programme - Bonfire, Music and Masti

Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate Yoga Style: Hatha • 5 days with instruction in English • Spoken languages: English, Hindi • The maximum participants in the group is 12

Accommodation: Rann resort Dholavira is situated at a place where you find 100% pure and fresh air. The breeze is so clear and pure that you will get a feel while breathing. The resort is located in a quite and lively area within short walk distance of Greater White Rann of Kutch and just 3 km from Famous archaeological site ( Harappan site) of Dholavira, All the sightseeing are within the short distance from resort. The resort has traditionally designed comfortable cottages which are suitable for the stay in all seasons. At resort you have the unique experience of living in Kutchi Bhunga and Rajwadi suite along with all modern amenities like hot /cold water, Air conditioner in Rooms, wifi, etc. From the balconies you have perfect view of white desert and over cup of tea/coffee you can experience magical sunsets and sunrises. The resort provides a high quality service to all guests because of attentive and very friendly staff. Daily housekeeping, change of towels, linen and other guest service is provided. No meat of any kind is allowed. As a conclusion, it is the perfect place to retreat yourself, to regain some energy, especially to have the time and the support to go inside and to discover who you really are.

Retreat location Dholavira The retreat is happening at Dholavira which comes in the Khadir Bet (Island) of Kutch region in Gujarat. Dholavira offers following things,

White Desert The Rann of Kutch is arguably the best backpacking destination in the state of Gujarat, which has endless miles of salty and marshy land in the Thar Desert. The white desert is located between Gujarat in India and the Sindh province in Pakistan and comprises of around 30,000 square kilometers of land which includes the Great Rann of Kutch, The Little Rann of Kutch and Banni grassland. Private White Rann is just behind the resort at a walking distance. Tourist can enjoy Atv Rides, Camel cart Ride. The resort also provides night walks in White Rann at night.

Dholavira Harappan Site One of the five largest Harappan sites in the Indian sub-continent, Dholavira is located in the Khadir Bet Island in Kutch district of Gujarat. Also known as ‘Kotada timba’, the site was discovered in 1967 by J P Joshi. Since 1990, Archaeological Survey of India is excavating the site. The site contains remains of the Indus valley civilization. The site is considered to be the second-largest Harappan site in India and fifth largest in the Indian sub-continent. The other Harappan sites are Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Ganeriwala, Rakhigarhi, Kalibangan, Rupanagar and Lothal. Along with Lothal, Dholavira is the only site which marks its presence in all the stages of Harappan culture from 2900 BC to 1500 BC. Dholavira also consists of one of the world’s earliest water conservation systems. It had reservoirs, which were used for storing rainwater. Heavily dependent on rainfall, Dholavira invested in rainwater harvesting to overcome the drought situation. The remains in the site also show citadel with a middle and lower town. These structures were built with sun-dried brick and stone masonry. The inhabitants also built an underground drainage system for sanitation. Tourists can spot a large stadium with seating arrangement built as per the complex structure. Archaeologists have also found ten large-scale inscriptions carved in Indus Valley script, which are yet to be deciphered. Another attraction of the site is the archaeological museum, where one gets to see relics of the Indus valley civilization. Dholavira went into decline in the 5th and 7th stages of the Harappan culture.

Wood Fossil Park Located 10 kilometers away from Dholavira, where a park is built, Fossil Park. This park, which has been built by the Forest Department, has fossils of 16 million years old tree trunk, which is visited by tourists from all over India to see and store this historical heritage in their memories. This park is also called a Jurassic Park in Kutch. During the year 2006 - 2007, one of the guards discovered the fossil tree, which was sent to Vadodara University for examination. When tested there, it was found that this is not a typical tree but a history of forgotten history, this tree is one of the ancient trees of the 16 million-year-old Asia region. This place was then declared protected and protected, and this place has been named as Fossil Park Dholavira. At present, this place is emerging as a tourist destination.

Bhanjano Dungar 10 kilometers from the resort, it is great pleasure to see the mountain called “Bhanjda Dungar”. Mountain is surrounded by white Rann in winter and by water in monsoon. The mountainous hill looks more beautiful as the sunrise is underwater. This place attracts tourists. This is also a great point for sunset.

Other places to see in Dholavira, -Shangwari Mataji -Flamingo city -Chipar -Bhimguda

Program & Itinerary

Each of you has infinite potential and creativity that you cannot even imagine. You simply have to make the decision to explore and carry it out. This is exactly what is offered in this retreat through the practice of yoga, meditation, and community living. No new year resolution is needed when you make yoga as a lifestyle.

Daily schedule Day 1 - • 09 AM – Pickup from Ahmedabad Airport • 11:00 – Visit Modhera Sun Temple enroute • Sunset Tea and Meditation at White Desert enroute • 08 PM to 09 PM - Vegetarian dinner, eat all you want • 09 PM to 10 PM - Bonfire and Introduction Session • 22:00 – Lights Off & Silence in the community

Day 2 - • 07 AM – Herbal Tea • 07:30 to 09 AM - Pranayama + Yoga Aasana Practice • 09:30 AM - Full breakfast • 11:00 to 13:00 – Village Tour • 13:30 - Vegetarian lunch, eat all you want • 13:30 to 16:00 - Free time (reading, relaxing, and have a siesta) • 16:00 to 16:30 - Evening Tea • 16:30 to 18:30 – Nature Trekking + Sunset Meditation • 19:30 to 20:30 - Vegetarian dinner, eat all you want • 20:30 to 21:30 - Bonfire and Masti • 22:00 – Lights Off & Silence in the community

Day 3 - • 07 AM – Herbal Tea • 07:30 to 09:00 - Pranayama + Yoga Aasana Practice at White Desert • 09:30 - Full breakfast • 11:00 to 13:00 – Visit Archaeological Harappan Civilization Site + Museum • 13:30 - Vegetarian Lunch, eat all you want • 16:00 to 16:30 - Evening Tea • 16:30 to 19:00 – Sunset Meditation at Dholavira Lake • 19:30 to 21:30 - Bonfire and Masti • 22:00 – Lights Off & Silence in the community

Day 4 - • 07 AM – Herbal Tea • 07:30 to 09:00 - Pranayama + Yoga Aasana Practice • 09:30 - Full breakfast • 10:30 to 13:00 – White Desert Safari + Handicraft Shopping • 13:30 - Vegetarian lunch, eat all you want • 13:30 to 16:00 - Free time (reading, relaxing, and have a siesta) • 16:00 to 16:30 - Evening Tea • 17:00 to 18:30 - Yoga & Meditation • 19:00 to 20:00 – Cultural Programme • 20:00 - Vegetarian Dinner, eat all you want • 22:00 till Midnight – New Year Celebrations at White Desert

Day 5 - • 07 AM – Full breakfast • Visit Rani k Vav Stepwell enroute • Checkout and drop to Ahmedabad Airport by 07 PM

Meet the Instructors,

Sina Schmitz Sina is a 500 Hours US Alliance registered Yoga Teacher from Shiva Tattva school in Rishikesh. She is a Hatha, Reiki and Meditation teacher from Germany and a practitioner of mindful yoga. With her, the students experience a deep belonging and connection with the inner body as she guides them through the session. She has taught people from all parts of the world and also trained under some of the best yoga coaches. She teaches how to let go as opposed to constantly holding on to things, how to surrender to inner self as opposed to surrendering to the ego, and how to stay calm in the most alarming situations. Insta: [www.instagram.com/_sina_leo]

Sachendra Pal

Sachendra is a US Alliance 200 Hours registered yoga teacher from Gyan Ganga Yog Peeth in Rishikesh, the World Capital of Yoga. He has more than 1 year teaching experience and has travelled to countries like Thailand and Indonesia to teach in Yoga Retreats. He is also an Ayurvedic Massage Therapist with 6 months of experience.

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How to reach Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad Airport is strongly connected through Railway, Buses and flights. You’ll find trains from every part of India. Also there are direct buses from Pune, Delhi, Mumbai etc. You can also find direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Nearby places, Ahmedabad – 360 Kms Bhuj – 240 Kms Rapar – 80 kms

Food:

The food is 100 percent vegetarian. All of it is prepared with so much love by the hands of the family living in nearby village. Day by day, we learn how to cook healthier and happy as for us is an important part of our yoga practice. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price and snacks and fruits during the day as well.

Package Cost for 4 Nights / 5 Days :

Non AC Kutchi Bhunga on Twin Sharing Basis - INR 19,900 AC Kutchi Bhunga on Twin Sharing Basis - INR 23,900 AC Rajwadi Suite on Twin Sharing Basis - INR 26,900

Book your slot before 10th October to get a discount of INR 1,000

Account Details, Name : THE CRAZY ADVENTURES Account No : 36706405568 Bank : STATE BANK OF INDIA Account Type : CURRENT ACCOUNT Branch : MANEJA, VADODARA IFSC Code : SBIN0003525 Once transferred, please mail the transaction number and your complete details... (Name, City, Number and Emergency Number ) We would revert informing you about the amount received.

What's included:

• Daily yoga classes • Daily meditation classes • Walks into nature & Trek • Relaxation techniques • 3 daily vegetarian meals as mentioned in the daily schedule • Free pick up and drop from Ahmedabad Airport • 4 nights accommodation in Rann Resort Dholavira • Visit to Dholavira Archaeological Site with Guide and Permit • Cultural Programme & Bonfire • New Year Celebration at White Desert

What’s not included:

• Any meal not mentioned in the daily schedule • Room Service or extra eatables • Any ticket to temple or monuments • Beverage

Cancellation Policy

• A reservation requires a deposit of minimum INR 5000. • The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled before 01st Dec. • The deposit is 50% refundable if the booking is cancelled from 01st Dec to 20th Dec. • The complete amount should be paid latest by 20th December. • No refund will be done after 20th December.

Note: The schedule can be changed as per the weather conditions by the teachers. Also silence needs to be maintained during your stay.

Contact us at,

Sachendra : +91-9404721445 / +91-7876159186 Sina : +91-7838966537 Email : yogMatra@gmail.com

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