Spread across the banks of the holy river Ganges, the divine
city of Rishikesh gets geared to celebrate the much coveted International Yoga
Week (IYW) 2015 from March 01 to March 07. A week long
experience of yoga and meditation hosted by Ganga Kinare-

The itinerary features a host of special sessions by the
experts on Hatha Yoga, Pranayam, Ashthanga Yoga and meditation by experts
like Mukta Ghosh, Yogi Akhilesh, Yogini Deepa and Yogini Deepti.
The morning sessions on all 7 days will be followed by a Yogic breakfast
along Yogi Amritraj’s Ayurveda Talk. The itinerary also
includes various interactive sessions and discourses by connoisseurs like Shri
Jivasu Ji, Kathy Kangarloo, Roshan Singh and Mykal Aubry who will
enlighten the participants with their soulful talks on varied illuminating
topics.

Every evening is promised to be a melodious experience with
various soothing musical acts like Indian Classical Sitar recital;
Indian Classical Sarangi recital; Indian Classical Tabla and Pakhawat
Jugalbandi; Indian Classical cum Folk music programme; Indian Classical Ragas
and Indian Classical Instrumental- all by the Vina Maharaj School of Music as
well as Indian classical cum Vocal Music Programme followed by
closing ceremony speech on the seventh day. Guests can also partake in the
evening Ganga Aarti at Ganga Kinare’s private ghat. The itinerary also includes
yogic meals for lunch and dinner as well as timely intervals for relaxation and
rest.

International Yoga Week has become a global platform for
yoga enthusiasts to come and mingle with the most important men and women in
the field of yoga. The weather in March is ideal to visit the holy city making
the festival an even greater magical experience.

Get ready for this 1000 year old traditional art-form and
way of life as you partake in the most idyllic holiday extravaganza and
rejuvenate your body, mind and soul only at the International Yoga Week @ Ganga
Kinare!

Ganga Kinare, a riverside boutique hotel in Rishikesh, is
a delightful retreat on the banks of the holy river where spirituality and
nature are perfectly blended. The idyllic four storied resort houses 38
river facing rooms that offer a panoramic view of the river and
mountains and are a sheer bliss for those looking for serenity and beauty.
The hotel resort has played host to the coveted ‘International Yoga Week’ nine
times in recent years, and continues to be a pivotal space for Yogic gurus to
impart their teachings. The charming hotel offers an inviting array of
experiences that will win over not only those looking for an adventurous
escapade from the busy cities but also those who travel to the holy land
looking for peace, piety and spirituality amidst the graceful river and the
lofty mountains. From wildlife safaris to white water river-rafting, from yoga
and meditation to spa and rejuvenation, the hotel has it all in store for its
discerning guests.

For more information, http://www.gangakinare.com/

Serene locations and  magnificent view of the Ganges have always lured travelers. Sitting pretty amidst the holy city is Ganga Kinare, that gives guests a panoramic view with an unpretentious service.

Located on the banks of the awe inspiring, tranquil River Ganges, Ganga Kinare– the riverside boutique
hotel in Rishikesh, offers exquisite Yoga ​p​ackages for you to experience spiritual rejuvenation with yoga and meditation. This delightful retreat offers dedicated yoga and meditation practices with the famous Yoga instructor- Akhilesh Pandey who has his expertise in Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra.

The hotel has in store the most exquisite yoga itinerary for its gests, assuring the most enchanting experience. Personal session with each person is scheduled on Day 1 to design their meal plan and suggest ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for the next 2 days. On Day 2, yoga session in the morning starts 30 minutes before sunrise and ends 60 minutes after sunrise. During the session, guests are made to practice various yoga postures and techniques taught that includes Joint Movements– Neck Rotation, Shoulder Rotation, Wrist movement, Ankle Rotation, Knee bending, Half Butterfly, Full Butterfly; Asanas (Postures) like Crocodile, Half Cobra, Child pose, Palm tree pose, Swing Palm-tree pose; and Breathing like Deep Breathing, Anulom- Vilom. 

The morning yoga session is followed by a special Yogic Breakfast, after which the guests can plan their day by either partaking in various other activities in Rishikesh like river-rafting or jungle safari or simply indulge in sight-seeing. On the final day, i.e., Day 3, guests attend the final morning yoga session which is followed by the post program consultation with the yoga expert. The postures and techniques taught on this day include Joint Movements like Neck Rotation, Shoulder Rotation, Wrist movement, Ankel Rotatio, Knee bending, Half Butterfly, Full Butterfly; Asanas (Postures) like Crocodile, Half Cobra, Child pose Palm tree pose, Swing Palm-tree pose, Rowing boat pose, Churning mill pose, Raised leg pose, Shalabhasan; and Breathing like Kapalbhati, Anulom- Vilom, Bhramri.

The Yogic meals are served at ‘Holywater’, the in-house restaurant overlooking the Ganges that is set in a peaceful setting by the riverside and serves delightful vegetarian dishes capturing the essence and flavour of the region. The special Yogic Breakfastmenu features Natural flavoured Tea-Organic, Ginger, Tulsi, Mint, Lemon etc.; Fresh Juices – Grapes, citrus fruits, bitter gourd, gooseberry, apple, carrot, beetroot, etc.; Beans: Sprouted beans and peas salad, baked beans; Milk based: Porridge, cornflakes; Boiled/ Roasted vegetables: carrot, beans, yam, potatoes, beet root, sweet potato etc.; South Indian: Uppma (sooji, sago), roti of kuttoo, pongal, idli, uttappam with chutneys.; Wheat steam cake, rice steam cake.

The guests also gets to indulge in the lavish Yogic dinner that features Vegetable soups (ginger and black pepper flavored); Bhurthas; Dry chapattis with chopped spinach, onion, garlic, mint, coriander, etc.; Par boiled vegetables -carrot, beans, cabbage, beetroot, potatoes; Cut fruits – Seasonal; Roasted – Potatoes, beetroot, yam etc. Both meals are to be suggested and designed by the in-house expert.

Often touted as ‘the world capital of Yoga’, the city of Rishikesh and Yoga have an eternal bond strengthened across thousands of years. Hermits and sages from ancient times till date have adopted Rishikesh as their abode to meditate, master this art form and get closer to attaining enlightenment. With the holy Ganges and the mountains forming a backdrop, the resort is the epitome of spirituality. Its serene environment is a perfect platform for guests to make the transcendental journey into meditation. In association with renowned Yoga gurus, guests can practise this art form with the most veteran teachers, right in hotel’s garden overlooking the mighty river. Guests can take group workshops or daily morning lessons and can choose from a range of base styles for beginners, to complex routines for the experienced.

Beyond the yoga packages and a multiple yoga sessions, the hotel has also played host to the coveted ‘International Yoga Week’ nine times in recent years, and continues to be a pivotal space for Yogic gurus to impart their teachings. As the hotel boasts of a waterside esplanade, guests can take a complimentary Riverside Nature Walk to Triveni Ghat alongside the graceful river, wrapped in their own fancy. The exclusive river ghat owned by the hotel allows guests to indulge in the daily morning and evening Ganga Aartis and also to take a dip in the holy waters any time of the day, with special arrangements made. The 38 splendid river facing rooms are a sheer bliss for those looking for peace, tranquility and splendor. The in-house Mandir/temple in the plush garden of the hotel also caters to any special requests for performing pujas and religious ceremonies, beyond the daily rituals.