International Yoga Festival, Yoga Vidya Gurukul Ashram
Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Trimbak, Nasik, India
January 11-17, 2026 (6 nights)
$450 per adult; $275 for children. Free for children under 3.
Deepen your Yoga practice in an Indian ashram. Join me for this lively, interesting and transformative Yoga festival in India! After the holiday season, enjoy a blissful yoga holiday in a beautiful, serene location. It is a unique opportunity, filled with boundless energy, peaceful activities, asana classes, meditation, delicious yogic food, bonding and sharing, respected teachers and wonderful participants. Anyone, including someone who has never done yoga before, can participate. There is something for everyone!
Workshops on many aspects of Yoga from Indian and international teachers
Ayurveda – Daily lifestyle, massage, cleansing
Positive Yoga Psychology - Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga for work - life balance
Yajna & Havan – Powerful tantric rituals of fire and mantra chants for universal peace and happiness
Indian Dance – Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Tribal dance
Music - Bhajans, Kirtans, Flute, Sitar, Tabla and other performances
Yoga Food Cooking– Classes for how to cook vegetarian and healthy yoga recipes as well as learning through karma yoga in the kitchen
Fun Activities - Rangoli and Henna (Indian Temporary Tattoo) workshops
Traditional styles of Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation – Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Vinyasa, Alignment in traditional way, Body – Mind Harmony and much more.
Plus so much more…
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The Whole World is One Family.
Yoga for a healthy, peaceful and united world community.
Includes:
Six nights accommodations in shared lodging in ashram (4-6 people/room; gender specific)
Three meals a day, herbal drinks, snacks
Roundtrip airport transport between Mumbai airport (BOM) and ashram
Participation in all activities during the International Festival of Yoga including workshops, Yoga classes, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Shatkarma, Ayurveda, Havan, Rangoli, Cooking Classes, Musical Events, Indian Classical Dance and so much more
One extra night before or after the festival inclusive of accommodations, meals and activities
SAMPLE DAY
6:00 Mantra Chanting
6:20 Meditation
7:30 Classes / Workshops
8:30 Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)
9:15 Breakfast
10:30 Workshops on various aspects of Yoga
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Yoga Nidra
2:30 Workshops, classes and more 4:15 Snack
4:30 Workshops, classes and more
6:45 Mantra chanting / Havan / Meditation 7:15 Dinner
8:30 Evening Activities - music, bhajans, performances, stories, dance
Please note: this is a sample schedule. Exact timings and structure subject to change. All activities are optional.
Excludes:
International travel. Flights can be booked independently
Optional:
Massage and Ayurvedic treatments can be booked while at ashram
Outing to nearby holy sites
Participation in an ashram course prior to or after the festival. Please contact Elizabeth for course options and logistics.
Additional days at the ashram can be booked later for $20/day, first day free, inclusive of accommodations, meals and activities.
Yoga Vidya Gurukul ashram is situated near Nasik, Maharashtra, in the Sahyadri mountain range, surrounded by fascinating landscape and natural beauty. It is an ideal location to get away from the city and stressful modern life.
The ashram is in the vicinity of Trimbakeshwara, one of the 12 most important and auspicious Shiva Temples in India. Lord Shiva is the origin of Yoga Tradition; which makes the location of the ashram more significant. Millions of devotees visit the Shiva temple annually. Surrounding mountains are considered as the heaven for Yogis, to perform Yoga & Mediation practices.
Based on ancient teachings, an ashram experience is life transforming and brings positivity to everyone. The festival is suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners who want to understand deeper aspects of yoga following an ashram lifestyle. Experience beautiful nature, eat organic food from the ashram garden, chant mantras, receive teachings from gurus and experts, take Ayurvedic treatments, enjoy the swimming pool and most of all, deepen your yoga practice while connecting with others from all over the world.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION
You are required to book your own flights to and from India. Mumbai (BOM) is the closest large international airport. The drive from BOM to the ashram is around 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly into several other cities such as Delhi or Bangalore and then take a domestic flight to Nashik (ISK) or Shirdi (SAG) which are closer to the ashram than Mumbai. This would shorten the drive to the ashram.
When flights are booked, please notify Elizabeth. You will receive a form to complete with flight details so airport transport can be arranged.
Participants can coordinate flights and fly together. The information can be shared within our group.
Expiry date on passport must not be less than six months from date of entry into India.
Current Indian tourist Visa is required. Apply for Visa here. Note: Visa is only valid when application status shows "granted".
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
$50 non-refundable* deposit due at time of registration. Payment due in full by December 10, 2025. *If for any reason the program is cancelled by the organizers, this deposit fee is refundable.
Please use the following details to pay the fees and keep the screenshot ready to upload while completing the registration form. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of deposit.
Venmo: @Elizabeth-Henrichsen-1
Zelle: radiantyogawellness1@gmail.com
Check: payable to Radiant Yoga & Wellness
Cash
Want to chat about it? Please contact Elizabeth at 904-338-6710 or elizabeth@radiant-yogawellness.com.