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INDIA PILGRIMAGE

A JOURNEY TO THE SOUL 

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Dec 21- Jan 3rd 2023-2024 with Richard, Syama & Dhyana Masla, Jai Giridhari & Vira Tansey.

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A pilgrimage is a journey that we set out on to go deeper into our experience of life; to heal things from our past, to open to what is HERE for us now, and to be guided, awakened, and transformed so that we can live into our life more deeply. After a pilgrimage, we move forward with clarity, direction, connection, and ease. 

 

A pilgrimage is a journey within.

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For thousands of years people have traveled to India in search of answers to life’s deepest mysteries. It is a place that awakens the senses in a way like no where else we know. India holds the dualities (the tangible reverence for the Divine next to the hustle and bustle of a crowded market) in such an apparent way, making the opposing forces that exist within each one of us so much more apparent. When we become aware of what needs healing, healing happens. We are invited to live into our lives in a more intentional, and thus more sacred, way. The answers we are seeking are seeking us. 

 

We have been traveling to India countless times since our early youth, and every single time we have been gifted a shift in perspective, a deepening of  faith, and an opening to new possibilities. We have been taking groups there since 2011, and are so excited to journey with you and so grateful for the opportunity to share India with you through our eyes and the eyes of our teachers.

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ITINERARY

 

We will fly into Mumbai and head straight to Goverdhan Eco Village for 7 days of diving into the essence of India’s Yoga traditions with Radhanath Swami as well as other renowned teachers from around the world. The  Govardhan Eco Village is situated on 50 acres of pristine farmland and aims to  demonstrate the principles of self-sufficiency and  localized economy to the world. We will stay in eco-friendly cob houses in the naturally charming village, eat local dishes made from organic grains and vegetables grown on the land and tour the facilities to  see how a group of bhakti-yogis are making a difference towards a greener world. We will practice yoga  daily, hear from Radhanath Swami, choose from an array of life changing workshops, swim in the inviting bio pool and have the option to receive Ayurvedic treatments at their world class Ayurvedic Center.

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After 7 days at the Govardhan Eco Village, we will then head to Rishikesh; a small town situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the foothills of the Himalayas. Here we will practice Yoga & Meditation each morning, hike through the himalayan foothills, visit the local markets, and honor the sacred Ganges River.

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We will spend our last few days in the most sacred of villages, Vrindavan; a village with over 5,000 temples celebrating the birthplace of Lord Krsna. Here we will visit temples and holy sites, hear stories from spiritual guides, do lots of kirtan, and partake in pilgrimage around the sacred town.

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TESTIMONIALS

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"The India Pilgrimage hosted by Dhyana and Vira is an eye and soul opening experience. You are able to stay at an internationally recognized and highly awarded Eco-Village that is peace on earth. You meet Mother Ganga up close and personal in Rishikesh and offer your own pooja to her holy waters. You get to taste, smell, hear, see, and touch India through the bus ride in the country side of India arriving in Vridavin to experience another wonderful quiet place within the hustle and bustle of a city in India. You are cared for mind, body and soul by these two wonderful souls as well as their close friends and swami for just over two weeks. There is nothing that compares to this trip. I have already done it twice.” – Kelly K., MD

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“My intention was to connect to God, or spirit, or the source energy of life, or however one might conceptualize it, and that is exactly what happened.  I never really understood bhakti or devotion as a means for doing that — I remember reading the part of the Bhagavad Gita a long time ago where Krishna tells Arjuna about the 3 different yogas, and bhakti was always the one I felt I understood the least.  I thought I would get closest to peace or happiness through meditation or selfless action rather than devotion.  But practicing bhakti in India got me closer to those things than I have been in a very long time, and I really feel like the connection with God that is the source of all real happiness is now always available to me through the practices.” Anthony

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PLEASE NOTE

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This is a spiritual pilgrimage. There are many tours out there that are meant for a tourism experience of India, and this is not one of them. 

 

We’ll read from the Bhagavad-Gita together and discuss ancient truths as they are relevant to all of us in the group. We talk about the soul, explore the reality of God (as taught about in the yogic texts :: the One God, with many different names and forms). 

 

We do kirtan, lots of it:) and we’ll meet with and hear from incredible saints and sadhus that have lived and breathed the path of Bhakti yoga for decades. It’s a spiritual pilgrimage, and we enter into it in the mood of a pilgrim; an open and humble heart, and a readiness for anything. Our mantra becomes “life is happening FOR me, not TO me”, so everything becomes an opportunity for growth.

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And then we leave the country with our lives changed. Transformed on the deepest levels. 

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INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP:

  • 14 days and 13 nights of accommodation and transportation

  • All car, bus travel once you're in India

  • Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, + Breath classes

  • Invigorating hikes through the Himalayas

  • Learn about the histories and incredible stories of the Vedic culture

  • 3 Delicious love filled vegetarian meals each day

  • Seva (Opportunities to serve the local people)

  • Parikrama (Pilgrimages through and around temples and holy places)

  • Option to receive Ayurvedic Treatments (extra cost)

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NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP:

  • International flights to and from India

  • Internal flights from Mumbai -> Deradhun & Flight from Deradhun -> Delhi. 

  • Visa Costs

  • Details under "Book Your Travel" below.

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Step 1: REGISTER: 

  • Register Now.

  • ...Or if you have any questions or would like to connect to see if this is the right trip for you, email Syama.masla@gmail.com to schedule a discovery call.

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STEP 2: PAYMENT:

  • $1000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your space.

  • Additional payment of $2000 for first 5 sign ups.

  • Additional payment of $2500 after the first 5. 

  • Payment Options:

  • Payment Plans can be made available.

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STEP 3: VISA: Get your Indian Tourist Visa Today. We recommend the E-visa as it's the most hassle free process. CLICK HERE to start your E-visa process.

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Step 4: BOOK YOUR TRAVEL:​

  • International Flights: 

  • Arrival in Mumbai International Airport (BOM) on December 21st.

  • Departure from Delhi International Airport (DEL) on Jan 3rd 10P-12A or Jan 4th 12A-3A time frame, so we can coordinate your group departure with ease.

  • Domestic Flights:

  • Departing (BOM) 2:30P December 28th -> Arriving (DED) 4:40P Airline: IndiGo Flight: 953

  • Departing (DED) 9:45A December 31st -> Arriving (DEL) 10:30A Airline: IndiGo Flight: 5011

  • Book your International & Domestic flights together, so you have International baggage allowance throughout your air travel in India.

  • If you have any questions about your flights, please contact us.

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