Te Aro Astanga Yoga

Yoga Workshop Rishikesh & Gangotri Yatra 2026

Yoga Workshop Rishikesh & Gangotri Yatra

12th — 24th September 2026

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop Rishikesh:

Join us on the banks of the Ganges river for an Ashtanga Yoga Workshop in the vibrant city of Rishikesh. We will again be staying at the “Himalayan Tree” a basic, peaceful and clean hotel sitting right on the banks of the river for 8 nights.

Our days will start with an early morning “Mysore Style” yoga class taught by Mike Berghan. After a tasty Indian style vegertarian breakfast the day is yours to explore the delights of this amazing city. Indulge yourself with Ayurvedic massage, visit some of the great cafes or temples or the Beatles Ashram. Do an Indian cooking lesson where you choose what you’d like to cook. Dip in the holy Ganges or just relax on the beach in front of our hotel. Lunch is provided at the hotel, or you can eat out if you like. Come back to the hotel for an early evening gentle stretch session followed by some breath work and then Yoga Philosophy talk by Mike with discussion/Q&A. Then, of course, dinner and relax.

The meals provided at the hotel are delicious Indian vegetarian but not very hot spicy. All dietry requirements can be catered for. The food is definitely a highlight.

Gangotri Yatra:

After enjoying the energy of the Ganges for 7 days I think it’s proper and polite to visit Gangotri to pay our respects to the Goddess Ganga. Our journey begins by Luxury Coach with a 4 1/2 hr journey to Uttarkashi, a quaint town on the Baghirathi River which is known as the source of the Ganges. We have 3 nights here. The next day we take the 3 hr journey by bus to Gangotri Temple. We travel through spectacular scenery, apple orchards and small villages as we climb up to the temple.

At the temple we can dip in the river, have puja on banks and darshan with the Goddess. Mama Ganga is reputed to cleanse the soul of our sins in this life and in our past lives. On the trip back to Uttarkashi we will enjoy a soak in natural hot pools.

The next day is a rest day, or if you feel up to it there are temples in the vicinity that we can visit. The following day we travel back to Haridwar for 1 night before our trip ends.

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop Rishikesh & Gangotri Yatra 2026

Cost: $NZ 2300      Deposit* of $NZ 108 to be paid by 27/02/2026 Balance by 31/07/2026

*Deposit refunded in full if we don’t get enough people (14). Otherwise, non-refundable. Click HERE to pay deposit

Please note that the $NZ 2300 fee for this trip INCLUDES the visit to Gangotri. I am not offering to split the Gangotri leg off because I feel that this is an important part of the trip and an appropriate way to end it.

Transport will be provided from Delhi to Rishikesh on the morning of 12th September. Please try to arrive in Delhi by 9:30 that morning for that trip. Transport is also provided from Haridwar to Delhi on 24th Sept. Please book your travel out of Delhi to leave late afternoon.

Further information regarding visas and what to bring and what to expect if you haven’t been to India before will be provided once you have secured your booking.