About The Retreat

India is not a holiday destination but a life experience. Travelling from Udaipur to Delhi via a 16th century castle, a peaceful lake resort and the Taj Mahal, this is the retreat you have been waiting for. This is small group retreat and the perfect mix of wellness activities and culture.

Treat yourself to this life changing trip. Come back inspired and stronger. Come and experience India with us, off the beaten track.

We will travel across Rajasthan, from romantic Udaipur, the city of lakes, to bustling capital city Delhi, via an enchanting 16th century castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site The Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh.

This life changing retreat is all about you taking time out of your busy schedules to heal past traumas and adopt a fresh outlook on your life.

The captivating 16th century architecture of castle Bijaipur in Rajasthan, will offer the perfect sanctuary for healing through Angelic Reiki and revitalising with daily sessions of yoga, breath work and meditation.

The surrounding bursts of colours will fill your heart with joy and optimism. The days are mindfully organised around activities that will help you rejuvenate, heal and explore your surroundings.

This retreat is packed with goodness for the body and soul:

We will travel off the beaten track and see different sides of India.
We will have an opportunity to visit a school as well.
We will travel by Jeep and trains.

Rejuvenate
Yoga instructor Prateek Kashyap will hold morning and late afternoon sessions offering Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga yoga, breath work and meditation. The yoga will be outdoors, on the castle roof and under a mango tree at Pangarh Lake Resort.

Heal
With angelic Reiki master & intuitive healer Samantha Murray. Over various sessions, Samantha will take you on a journey of powerful self- healing & trauma release, using light language, energy clearing and guided meditation.

Sacred Cacao & fire ceremony
Samantha will guide you through a Sacred Cacao and fire ceremony. The cloud free dark skies over Rajasthan are a celestial wonder and the perfect place for intention settings and star gazing.

Explore
India is so culturally rich and we will make the most of our surroundings. We will start the trip in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and travel to Castle Bijaipur for three nights.

We will indulge in bird watching, an evening safari looking for leopards & other wildlife. We will also have a cooking demonstration.

The village by the castle also makes for an interesting stroll. Between activities you have plenty of free time to be as active as you want or laze by the pool with a good book.

We will move on to Pangarh Lake Resort for a couple of days of digital detox. Having the resort to ourselves, it is the perfect setting for a Sacred Cacoa and fire ceremony followed by star gazing.

Chittorgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a short drive away and an opportunity for a great day out.

We will travel to Agra by train. We will visit Agra city and the mesmerising Taj Mahal. We will stop at The Oberoi Amarvilas Resort for lunch for a touch of well deserved Indian luxury.

To escape the hustle and bustle of the city, we will spend half a day at Wildlife SOS sanctuary to learn about rescued sloth bears and elephants.

Delhi will be the last stop on our travels. Two days in Delhi will allow us to sample some of the capital’s points of interest.

Yoga

Yoga style: Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga to suit all level. There are yoga mats available at the castle if you cannot bring your own.

Plus Reiki healing with Samantha Murray – 5 sessions are included.

Retreat schedule

Day 1 – Tuesday 3 October • Pick up from Udaipur Airport • Transfer to UdaiGarh hotel • Lunch (not included) • Guided visit of Udaipur/ Shopping/ Free time • Dinner (not included)

Day 2 – Wednesday 4 October • Breakfast • Leave Udaipur • Drive to Nathdwara • Visit Shrinathji temple dedicated to Lord Krishna & Lord Shiva’s Statue • Lunch (not included) • Healing session #1: Angelic Reiki • Drive to Castle Bijaipur • Dinner

Day 3 – Thursday 5 October • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Free time • Lunch • Free time • Healing session #2: Meditation • Yoga • Dinner

Day 4 – Friday 6 October • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Free time • Cooking demonstration • Lunch • Free time • Healing session #3: Light language & Aura cleansing • Yoga • Evening safari • Dinner

Day 5 – Saturday 7 October • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Leave the castle • Drive to Pangarh Lake Resort for 2 nights of Glamping (School or temple visit on the way) • Lunch • Free time • Yoga • Dinner • Healing session #4 Cacao/ fire ceremony

Day 6 – Sunday 8 October • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Drive to Tarapur village • Visit fabric block printing workshop/ shopping • Lunch • Free time • Healing session #5: Mantras & Chakras toning • Yoga • Dinner

Day 7 – Monday 9 October • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Leave Pangarh • Travel to Bassi • Visit wood toy makers/ shopping • Travel to Chittorgarh • Lunch • Afternoon guided visit of Chittor Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Visit of the spice market/ shopping • Dinner • Down time • Drive to Chittorgarh station & board train to Agra

Day 8 – Tuesday 10 October • Breakfast • Arrive Agra • Transfer to hotel • Free time • Lunch at the Oberoi Amarvilas Resort • Guided visit of Agra & the Taj Mahal • Dinner at Sheroes Hangout (not included)

Day 9 – Wednesday 11 October • Breakfast • Drive to Wildlife SOS sanctuary to see their work with rescued sloth bears and elephants • Lunch (not included) • Afternoon transfer to Agra train station • Train to Delhi • Transfer to hotel • Dinner (not included)

Day 10 – Thursday 12 October • Breakfast • Visit to Baha’i Lotus temple • Lunch (not included) • Visit Lodhi art district • Free time/ shopping • Dinner (not included)

Day 11 – Friday 13 October • Breakfast • Visit of National crafts museum • Lunch (not included) • Market/ free time/ shopping • End of retreat • Transport to airport

Your Hosts and Teachers

Samantha Murray is an angelic Reiki master, intuitive healer and Light language activator. She will also hold the Cacao ceremony.

Samantha has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years helping people achieve their fitness/health goals and teaching fitness qualifications to others to pursue a career within the fitness industry.

However, she always had a passion for spirituality and over the past ten years has been working on her own spiritual development and growth through meditation, Buddhism and energy healing. The results she achieved have been phenomenal and helped her heal within.

In doing this she came to realise that she wanted to give others the opportunity to experience the same benefits she had received in her life.

Samantha then got the calling to become an Angelic Reiki practitioner and then went on to past life therapies such as The Amaranta Method, light language and now teaches her own courses to activate others.

Samantha got her calling to follow her passion to help people on this journey of life, to heal not only on a physical level but also emotional and spiritual level.

Prateek Kashyap will be your yoga instructor. Prateek has years of experience teaching yoga and breathing techniques.

Prateek runs his own yoga centre in Chittorgarh. He is a very supportive teacher and welcomes practitioners of all levels.

Cuisine

Freshly prepared organic vegan and vegetarian Indian food. Gluten free available.

Retreat accommodation options

Single (double bed) & double rooms (king size or twin beds).
All rooms have a private bathroom.

Retreat Price

£1899 for single occupancy of double room with en-suite bathroom.
£1599 per person in a shared double room with en-suite bathroom – Double or twin beds.

There is a £25 donation to Wildlife SOS Sanctuary for every place sold.

Receive a complimentary head and shoulder massage for bookings made before end of June

Includes

• Pick-up from Udaipur Airport
• 10 nights luxury accommodation
• 22 meals
• Yoga / meditation/ breath work sessions with Prateek Kashyap
• Angelic Reiki healing/ energy clearing / light language sessions with Samantha Murray
• Cacao/ fire ceremony
• Guided visit of Udaipur
• Cooking demonstration
• Early morning bird watching walk
• Evening Jeep safari
• Visit of fabric block printing workshop
• Guided visit of Chittor Fort
• Guided visit of Agra & the Taj Mahal
• Visit of partner charity Wildlife SOS elephants & sloth bears sanctuary
• Visit of Baha’i Lotus temple
• Visit of Lodhi art district
• Our amazing guide, Karnpratap, will accompany us for the entire trip
• All transportation included
• Drop-off at New Delhi airport

Does not include

• Flights to Udaipur airport (Assistance and advice will be given on booking flights if required)
• Visa (Assistance given if required)
• Travel insurance
• Return flights
• Beverages* (Non alcoholic/ alcoholic)
• 9 meals (à la carte)
• Gratuities

Optional activities

Horse riding at the castle
Bike hire to explore the village around the castle, and beyond.
Spa treatments at the castle

What past guests have said

From Ben S. who was on our retreat to India in February 2023:

”Florence organised a Yoga retreat in India and I jumped at the chance to take part. It was the trip of a lifetime, as well as the amazing Yoga at the Castle where we stayed.

The trip also included two days at a nearby lake as well as many other awesome day trips she had organised with a guide which was very important as we were able to go to all the best places in the area. The food was fantastic and I made some amazing new friends.

I would highly recommend anything Florence organises as I also went on a retreat last year in the lake District which was excellent!”.

Location and how to get there

Pick up from Udaipur airport or Udaipur city – Drop off at New Delhi airport. Help and advice will be given on booking flights.

Booking and Contact Details

Conctact Florence via email florence@yogaretreatsandmore.com or WhatsApp: +447517702266.