Rishikesh Women’s Healing Yoga Yatra
with Dr. Saraswati Robin
October 6 - 17, 2027
Join us for a deeply peaceful and heart-centering Women's Healing Yoga Yatra retreat in an exquisite Himalayan valley of Rishikesh.
Polishing the Mirror
“The Goddess is ready to emerge, but first she must take her seat. Her way, the way of the mystic, she softens into the wound — which she then discovers is the portal to her freedom.”
Rishikesh Women’s Yatra with Dr. Saraswati
Yoga Yatra Details:
October 6 - 17, 2027
Our retreat is in an exquisite Himalayan valley of Rishikesh. We will immerse ourselves in the wisdom traditions of India specifically as received by Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, and understood by Baba Ram Dass, to include yoga classes, kirtan, meditation, dharma circles, and women’s practices, and women's healing.
Saraswati is your Soul Guide and teaching artist allowing "flow" and presence to guide the sessions. The healing lineages are of three primary streams; The Dao's Nourishing Life Healing Practices; The Eight Elements of Nature from Sri Krishna and the Bhagavad Gita; and one of Ram Dass's central teachings on unity of "Love Everyone."
In this retreat we will immerse ourselves in the Divine Feminine through the Festival of the 9 Nights of Durga, visiting sacred sites, sharing vibrant and safe satsang, kirtan, mediation, and women’s healing.
This exotic yatra also makes sure you experience the “City of Yoga” with guided tours through Rishikesh, to Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram, Trivheni ghat Aarti, Anandamaye Ma's ashram and final samadhi, the Shakti tour of Haridwar, all while you have ample time to relax, connect to your own practice, rest, sip chai, and especially to take the time to be with satsang in sacred, holy sites.
Accommodations are simple and lovely, with delicious vegetarian food, all set amidst breathtaking views directly on the Ma Ganga beach–an extraordinary and beautiful natural setting including a waterfall, fire pit, and easy access to the Ganga.
Our meeting point is in Delhi and travel together by train to Rishikesh. The total cost is $3100 and includes all accommodations, teachings, and food once you have arrived in India. The train to Rishikesh is included in your tuition.
Does not include airfare nor your hotel and food in Delhi prior to or in between retreats. (Ask us about the best places to stay.)
Also, consider arriving 1-2 days in advance to regulate jet lag.
Initial deposit is $500 to reserve your spot and is non-refundable. Your deposit reserves your spot, and your full payment must be received by July 5, 2027. All payments are non-refundable. Absolutely no exceptions. Emergency cancellations will forward to a future credit. Thank you and Namaste. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
General Yoga Yatra Itinerary
Arrive in Delhi before taking the train to Rishikesh.
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The next morning travel to Rishikesh retreat by train.
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11-day Rishikesh Yatra Yoga Immersion with Saraswati, Mirabia, and Sharada, including Jivamukti yoga, kirtan, Dao Flow yoga, chanting, meditation, workshops, and satsang.
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Day trips Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram, Navaraatri Puja, Trivheni Ghat aarti, Vashista’s cave, Jesus' cave, meditation, and more.
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Sharada, Saraswati & Mirabai share the Samadhi Marg sadhana (The path of Yoga & Meditation) as they weave together asana, breath, chant, and dharma.
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Mirabai Moon share kirtan, storytelling and heart sharing.
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The retreat ashram is right on the Ganga shore. We pratice rituals of Fire ceremony, and Water prayer, and other rituals to connect with the Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Sky, Sun Moon
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Celebrate Durga Puja at Neem Karoli Baba's Rishikesh ashram and chant the 1008 names of the Devi.
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The beloved Yoga Yatra team of male satsang guides joins us for evenings out for aarti and beautiful dinners on the Ganga.
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Departures or continue on to the Himalayan Yoga Yatra
We are women, born out of the earth, part of the natural cycles and seasons; the phases of the earth. Understanding and unraveling your rhythms and how to course-correct is the key to healing.
Many years ago, soon after graduating acupuncture school, my very first patients were women confronting infertility. Both were told they would never have children and one was even advised to have a hysterectomy at the age of 27 due to debilitating moon cycle pain. After 6 months of treatment with me she was pregnant, and went on to conceive again, and her moon cycle came into full balance. This kind of work and results continued over the next 25 years that I have been taking care of women- and all of the work is based on understanding energy and how nature operates, and it is the intimacy with Mother Nature that becomes our truing rod.
Over the years I discovered that women could take control of their body, mind, health, and soul using yoga practices! “Dao Flow,” invites each of us to firmly take our unique seat between heaven and earth. This yatra invites you to bring all of the aspects of your Being into one healing cord, and as my main teacher Ram Dass says, “We use asana to fully unite our being in order to bring our whole selves to our sadhana.”
Did you know that your ovaries are secreting hormones over the course of your whole life and responsible for 20% of your post-menopausal balance? One of the ways body-mind health is maintained is through full body circulation. Women over 40 have about 80% less pelvic activity (hormones) as a woman in her 20’s. And hormones have something to do with almost every important job you do, from your energy level, to happiness quotient, to mental clarity, resiliency, to metabolic fire and weight distribution, even your ability to have an orgasm, and give and receive love… All can be traced back to abundant or diminished blood flow and stress levels, and learning how to use Dao Flow practices to regulate and reclaim your body, mind and soul. Step towards power.
Your Yatra Leaders
Saraswati Robin
Dr. Saraswati Markus is the Founder of Nourishing Life Center of Health & Yoga. 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 Maharaji which all continue to be central streams and influences of her work and life.
Saraswati is on the Advisor Circle to Ram Dass and the Love, Serve Remember Foundation, a multi-generational education and service organization dedicated to continuing the teachings of Sri Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj and Ram Dass.
Dr. Saraswati is a senior yoga teacher and a doctor of Chinese medicine, 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 marks her 12th successive year as the yoga teacher in residence with Ram Dass and Krishna Das in Maui’s twice yearly retreats. 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. In 2012 she brought Dao Flow out to the world with the release of her 5-disc DVD yoga practice and immersion training programs. Hari Om.
The total cost of $3350* includes all accommodations, travel, teachings, and food once you have arrived in India.
- Reserve Your Spot - $500 Deposit
October 6 - 17, 2027
Within 24 hours of paying your deposit, you will receive an email with 4 forms to return to complete your registration. A comprehensive welcome packet containing detailed information about travel itinerary, accommodations, health and safety, weather, travel documents, and a 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.
Initial deposit of $500 is due to reserve your spot. All payments are appreciated by August 2, 2027. All payments are non-refundable. Absolutely no exceptions unless upon emergency of which your deposit will be credited for one calendar year. Thank you and Namaste. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
