8-Day Sacred Yoga Pilgrimage to Rishikesh & Haridwar, India, with Holi

This is more than a retreat: an eight-day pilgrimage to Rishikesh and Haridwar, guided by Path of Yoga founder James French and senior teacher and musician India Williams. James has returned to India almost every year for over two decades and studied under his guru, Sri Prem Baba, and he shares the places and practices that have shaped his own path with a small, connected group.

The days combine morning yoga and meditation with visits to temples, ashrams and sacred sites along the Ganga: Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, the evening aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Vashishta Cave, Anandamayi Ma's Ashram and Dhyan Mandir Ashram. You'll bathe and meditate in the Ganga, share kirtan evenings, a morning yajna and a bonfire mantra meditation, and receive a visit from James's own teacher, a Himalayan Hatha Yoga master.

Two moments make this journey special: celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, in a private garden, and satsang with Sri Prem Baba, a master of the Sachcha lineage of northern India, including a private group meeting with him.

What's included

8 days of guided pilgrimage with James French and India Williams; 7 nights' hotel accommodation; Daily breakfast; Group excursions and visits to sacred sites, temples and ashrams; Access to all events and venues; Return group transfers by private minibus from Delhi Airport/Aerocity, and transfers to all temples and sacred sites; Satsang with Sri Prem Baba and a Holi celebration in a private garden; Kirtan evenings, morning yajna, Ganga bath and meditation, bonfire mantra meditation; Visit from a Himalayan Hatha Yoga master; Free kriya kit; Pre- and post-retreat support

What's not included

Flights; Travel insurance; Visa fee; Lunch and dinner; Additional treatments; Personal expenses