Himalayan Yoga Yatra
Following the Footsteps of Ram Dass with Saraswati Robin & Pintu Kumar. Kainchi - Rishikesh - Vrindavan
October 16 - 29, 2024
Journey into the heart and soul of the Himalayan region known as Deva Bhumi or the Land of the Gods. Follow in the footsteps of Ram Dass where he first met Neem Karoli Baba and went through his yogic training in the holy places of that region.
A Journey of the Heart
Reflections of Dr. Saraswati
Many years ago, after I was first introduced to Neem Karoli Baba (Maharajji) through Ram Dass and Krishna Das, and I was told that I must go to India. So I did, and I found myself in the Himalayan region known as Deva Bhumi or the Land of the Gods. It is where Ram Dass first met Neem Karoli Baba and where he went through his yogic training in the holy places of that region.
It became deeply meaningful to me to go to the actual places where Ram Dass met and spent time with Maharajji – to experience for myself what I had only heard about in stories. This was a journey into the heart and soul of this land, it’s people and most of all the essence that Ram Dass received through the grace of Maharajji.
Himalayan Yoga Yatra with with Saraswati, Robin & Pintu Kumar.
Himalayan Yoga Yatra Itinerary:
This is the general itinerary for the Himalayan Yoga Yatra.
14-day Himalayan Yatra Yoga Immersion with Saraswati & Prem, including daily yoga, chanting, chai, workshops, rest, kirtan, meditation, day trips to holy sites, and satsang.
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Meet on the morning at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Delhi branch and stay for 2 nights.
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Spend most of the next day making our way by car up to the mountains of Deva Bhumi to spend the next 5 days immersed in Kainchi valley to easily have daily darshan, and satsang, seva, and sadhana.
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Day trips that echo the steps of Ram Dass to Hanumanghar, Bhumiadhar, Kainchi, Kakrighat, The Evelyn , Mukteshwar and more.
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The next stop is the holy yogi city of Rishikesh to experince Maharajji's ashram, Ganga aarti, and Vashista's cave and more.
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Teachings from KK Sah shares how to find bhav and the Bhakti path.
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Saraswati shares the dharma to include essential Ram Dass teachings; selected topics include –Cultivating Loving Awareness, Planes of Consciousness, Karma, Relationships, The Soul, Suffering, Purification and Methods.
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Nightly satsang, sharing, Aarti & Kirtan.
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Vrindavan, the mahasamadhi of Neem Karoli Baba, will round out the yatra with 3 days in the bhakti love city of Krishna and Radha.
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Prem Bhaiya and Saraswati share the satsang tradition of telling stories about saints and to remember and steep in the presence of Maharaj ji.
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Stories about Saraswati's personal time with Ram Dass, Krishna Das, and the old-timers.
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How to chant workshop to take your practice home with you, and sound bath meditations.
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How to adopt a yogi lifestyle and nature walks in the Kumoan mountains.
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Return to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi Branch, stay overnight, and closing circle the next morning.
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Departures.
Your Yatra Leaders
Saraswati Robin
Saraswati Robin is the Founder of Nourishing Life: Healing with Saraswati and the Director of the Himalayan Yoga Yatra. She is a doctor of Chinese medicine, a leading Women’s health expert, and a Yogini. In the year 2000, hearing the chants of Krishna Das led her to Ram Dass and Maharaj ji which all continue to be central streams and influences of her work and life.
Saraswati is a senior yoga teacher and a doctor who in 2007 combined both traditions along with the wisdom of Ram Dass to bring forth a novel yoga style and theory – Dao Flow Yoga. Dao Flow has now evolved into a classical heart-based practice weaving the techniques of movement, sound, & breath, onto consciousness to evoke a multidimensional healing, and transformation Hatha yoga experience.
2020 marked her 12th successive year teaching side by side with Ram Dass and Friends at Maui’s twice yearly retreats, and Ojai's Legacy immersions. Saraswati is beyond honored to have shared the birth of the Himalayan Yoga Yatra retreat idea with Ram Dass and that He played a significant role in the planning and execution of this yatra experience. He gave me his personal blessing to guide and share these Indian journeys.
Saraswati along with being a medical professional is a dharma teacher. She lectures at medical conferences worldwide, holds doctoral faculty positions at two colleges, and has worked in the field of inner growth, spirituality and alternative medicine for more than 30 years.
Lately Saraswati has been developing the Community Healing Project in Asheville, North Carolina. When she is not in India, Dr. Saraswati sees patients at Asheville Community Acupuncture and counsels and teaches one on one in person and online. Follow her at NourishingLife.com
Pintu Prem Kumar
Pintu (Prem) Kumar has worked in the field of tourism specializing in spiritual and tourist destinations for over 20 years. He is very used to seeing the excited and shiny faces of satsang members who visit India. Pintu's friendly and helpful nature keeps him in high demand.
Pintu describes what a delight it is to care of people on yatra, and how special it is for him to have the chance to continue to share with people and to spend time in Maharaj ji's holy places.
When Pintu is not on Yatra he feeds and loves the underserved people living in the slum areas in collaboration with Baba's Feed Project.
The total cost is $3600* includes all accommodations, travel inside India, and food.
- Reserve Your Spot - $500 Deposit
Ocotber 16 - 29, 2024
Reserve Your Spot
Soon after paying your deposit, you will receive a confirmation email. Additionally, you with receive an email containing 4 forms to complete and return to finalize your reservation. A comprehensive welcome packet containing detailed information about travel itinerary, accommodations, health and safety, weather, travel documents, and packing list will follow. We will support you through the process of getting an Indian tourist visa, and any questions you may have along the way.
*Does not include airfare.
Full payment is appreciated by August 14, 2024 to guarantee your spot. Your Initial deposit ($500) is refundable through July 8, 2024. AfterAugust 14, 2024 all payments are non-refundable. Absolutely no exceptions. If you need a payment plan please let us know and we can arrange that. In the event of an emergency, cancellations can be credited towards a future Yatra for one calendar year. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
"As a lamp in a windless place does not waver, so the transcendentalist, whose mind is controlled, remains always steady in his meditation on the transcendent Self."
Bhagavad Gita 6:19
