Northern India Spiritual Exploration
Program Overview
Essential Earth Explorations is partnering with Learning Journeys to present Northern India Spiritual Exploration a 13 day/12-night extraordinary transformative journey during the magical Diwali Festival of Lights.
Let me introduce you to an authentic India experience you won’t find anywhere else! Marty Harger, Essential Earth Explorations founders focus is on helping you learn to listen to your body’s inner wisdom for personal growth and transformation.
To guide and empower you to tap into nature’s gifts and holistic, successful, life-enhancing approaches that she has studied and explored over the past 30+ years, sharing her gift with thousands of people around the world.
For years, travelers seeking serenity and spiritual renewal have made their way to India’s ashrams and retreat centers to learn the wisdom of ancient practices like yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda Indian healing.
Northern India Spiritual Exploration is specifically designed for personal reflection and growth, partnered with a captivating balance of activities to help you explore this mystical land. You will have the opportunity to interact with experts throughout the trip to learn and experience a unique, insider’s view of Northern India, its people, history, and customs.
Program Type
Learning Level
Activity Level
Moderate
What You Will Learn/Do
• Explore the cultural contrasts and deep, spiritual traditions unique to India including yoga and wellness classes in Ayurveda, essential oils, astrology and even a home-cooking class — all exclusively for our group.
• Revitalize yourself with relaxing spa treatments.
• Deepen your understanding of yoga while practicing on the banks of the sacred Ganga River.
• Cultivate a new perspective of India’s history with a visit to the Taj Mahal and Red Fort.
• Step into Indian fashion with a custom-fitted Saree of beautiful fabrics and design as guided by the stylish, local woman, Nettu Singh.
• Open your heart with time for community service and voluntourism projects that empower women and children.
• Witness the many approaches to spiritual life as seen in ancient temples, at special ceremonial events, during a village visit, and as we explore the iconic Beatles Ashram.
• Discover the energy and joy of Diwali – the Festival of Lights – and its meaning to all in India.
Why This Program Is Unique
• Cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi lanes
• 6 Yoga Sessions in Haridwar / Rishikesh as per itinerary
• Visit Matrachaya Orphanage of Girls in Haridwar
• Family meet and cooking in Haridwar for Diwali
• Meeting with a Palmist in Rishikesh
• Lecture on Ayurveda and a session on Aromatherapy
• Aarti Ceremony of Ganges in Haridwar and Rishikesh
• Visit to the hilltop temple of Goddess of Power in Rishikesh
• Community service day in Purkal Youth Development Society
• All currently applicable taxes
How This Program Benefits The Local Community
Open your heart with time for community service and voluntourism projects that empower women and children.
Program Itinerary
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