Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Things to bring for Meditation and Vedic Spiritual Retreats



                   Checklist : Things to bring on your Meditation & Spiritual Beginner Retreats 

Meditation and Spiritual Retreats contribute to the health and wellness of our bodies, minds and souls.  The serene and spiritual city of Rishikesh is the perfect place to cultivate a practice of meditation.You have been excited and looking forward to your retreat or training for months.  Now that it is almost time to leave, what do you pack?
 
There is a fine line between over-packing and under-packing. You want to make sure you have what you need without lugging around stuff you have no use for while you’re away. The location, Rishikesh and length of the retreat, 15 Days or 4 Weeks will be important to keep in mind when you pack your bags. This article is specifically geared towards folks coming to The Meditation School India | Shree Mahesh Heritage in holy River Ganga city for a retreat, so you can make sure you have everything you need to feel comfortable and prepared during your stay.
Meditation teacher training and beginner spiritual retreats at the school are residential programs and you are provided 3 meals, 1 room with single occupancy including an attached bath, free wifi and hot water facility.
This is to ensure you have everything you need to feel comfortable and prepared during your stay.




Meditation Yoga Mat
We do provide mats at the SMH Retreat School, but if you have one at home, bring it along. —the exception is Perfect Health, where mats will be available to borrow.

Comfortable Clothes
Comfortable clothes means something different to everyone. The Meditation School in Rishikesh is a casual environment, so bring the type of clothing you feel most comfortable in. That ranges from yoga or workout clothing, to slacks and skirts, and everything in-between. Make sure to bring yoga clothes if you intend to participate in yoga classes.

Winter Layers, Summer Layers, Monsoon Layers 
Anyone who’s been to Rishikesh knows that in winter evenings and mornings are chilly, and afternoons are warm. During our indoor sessions, we do our best to regulate the temperature, but sometimes the thermometer doesn’t always cooperate with us. (Winter season is November to February ). Packing layers ensures you are comfortable regardless of the weather inside and out.

Comfortable Shoes 
The Meditation School accommodation is located on the grounds of a beautiful resort. If you’re someone who is a walker and likes to explore on foot, bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes so that you can enjoy the grounds. We are also about a 10 min walk from the Ganga River banks if you’re feeling adventurous.

Bathing Suit 
If you plan to enjoy bathing in River Ganga or at the accommodation before or after the retreat, you should absolutely pack your bathing suit (only in summer). The sun shines in Rishikesh around 300 days a year, so you can soak in your vitamin D and all the amenities at Shree Mahesh Heritage school or accommodation.

Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses 
Speaking of the sun, if you’re planning to spend some time in the great outdoors, bring anything you may want to have on-hand to protect yourself from overexposure, such as SPF, a hat, and sunglasses.

Water Bottle 
We will provide water to drink at school premises but not at the accommodation. You can buy a plastic reusable bottle, but if you prefer to use glass/stainless steel or your own bottle refill , make sure to bring it along.

Your Favorite Journal 
When you arrive at registration, you will receive hand-outs, journal, pen and course material. If you have a special journal or something you often write in, bring it on your retreat so you can add your new experiences and thoughts.

A Book 
Books can be great tools for inspiration and to make notes in. The books we reference the most at our retreats are the Patanjali Yog Sutra , Hatha Yoga, Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, so having one of those with you for the retreat would be beneficial. If you’re looking for a new book to dive into, find one in our online bookstore.

Healthy Snacks for Travel 
If you’re flying or driving a distance to the retreat, remember to stock up on healthy snacks, as it can be tough to find healthy options in airports or on the road. Fruit, nuts, granola bars, and trail mix are great options that travel well. Snacks may come in handy if you get hungry between meals during your retreat as well.

An Open Mind 
Even if you forget everything on this list, if you show up with nothing but yourself and an open mind, you’ll have truly all you need to receive all of the benefits the retreat.

#About Rishikesh : Things to do - Water Rafting , experience the thrill of Bungee Jumping -83 meters and Flying fox- 1 km" , Ganga Aarti participation ,visit Vasishtha Cave etc. 
 

What You Won’t Need on a Retreat
X - Fancy clothing or jewellery
X - Hair dryer/hairspray
X - Perfume
X - High heels
X - Your venti latte or 5-Hour Energy Drink
X - Your own agenda or schedule
X - Inhibitions

Best Regards,
Sarvottam Kumar
www.meditationschoolindia.org
 
  

You’re headed out for a meditation and yoga retreat, excited about the possibilities and open to new experiences. You’ve been looking forward to it for months, but now that it’s almost time to leave, you have no idea what to pack.
There’s a fine line between over-packing and under-packing. You want to make sure you have what you need without lugging around stuff you have no use for while you’re away. The location and length of the retreat will be important to keep in mind when you pack your bags. This article is specifically geared towards folks coming to The Chopra Center in sunny Southern California for a retreat, so you can make sure you have everything you need to feel comfortable and prepared during your stay.
- See more at: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/checklist-what-to-bring-on-a-meditation-and-yoga-retreat#sthash.tgvySDwZ.sOaPAvyV.dpuf
Checklist: What to Bring on a Meditation and Yoga Retreat? - See more at: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/checklist-what-to-bring-on-a-meditation-and-yoga-retreat#sthash.tgvySDwZ.sOaPAvyV.dpuf
Checklist: What to Bring on a Meditation and Yoga Retreat? - See more at: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/checklist-what-to-bring-on-a-meditation-and-yoga-retreat#sthash.tgvySDwZ.sOaPAvyV.dpuf
Checklist: What to Bring on a Meditation and Yoga Retreat? - See more at: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/checklist-what-to-bring-on-a-meditation-and-yoga-retreat#sthash.tgvySDwZ.sOaPAvyV.dpuf

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