BHAKTI & Ayurveda INDIA RETREAT
Nov 20 - Dec 2, 2025
Welcome to the Ayurveda & Bhakti Retreat, India Retreat 2025
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Embark on a soul-stirring journey to the mystical land of India, where ancient traditions and modern spirituality intertwine. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we delve deep into the radiant Yogini that resides within each of us amidst the enchanting landscapes of Rishikesh and Kerala. This transformative journey invites you to awaken the divine feminine within, offering a sacred opportunity to explore yoga, spirituality, and self-discovery in the serene heartland of India.
Me and beloved teachers, Lizzie from NYC, and Uschi who lives in India and has been steeped in its beauty and the traditions of yoga for decades, will guide you throughout this sacred journey. We are honored to share our wisdom and presence as we walk this transformative path together.
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OUR SACRED PILGRIMAGE CITIES
Delhi
1 night
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Agra
2 nights (evening trip to Vrindavan)
Kerala
4 nights
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Rishikesh
5 nights​
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AGRA
Once the pearl of the Mogul dynasty, wehave an opportunity to take a morning tour of the Taj Mahal. Built during the Mogul Empire by Shah Jahan as a monument to honor his beloved wife, Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is a wonder of the world that will take your breath away.
VRINDAVAN
Sacred to Lord Krishna and his Divine Consort Radha Rani, Queen of the Gopis, Vrindavan offers us the opportunity to engage in the devotional practice of Bhakti. Visiting the ISKON Prem Mandir of the Hare Krishna tradition, we will chant, dance, and sing our hearts out, and witness the evening Arati in Devotion to the iconic God who teaches us through the Bhagavad Gita. Vrindavan offers us a sweetness to engage, inviting us into devotion through the practice of Divine Love.
CHERAI, KERALA
We will travel to Kerala’s backwaters at Cherai beach, an hour outside of Kochi. Soaking ourselves in traditional Ayurvedic treatments, we will explore the ancient traditions of this yogic science, while immersing ourselves in the serene surroundings of ocean waters and jungles. Located 10 minutes walk from the beach, Cherai will offer us an opportunity to unwind with supportive group practices, and rejuvenating massages and treatments.
RISHIKESH
Our last stop is Rishikesh, located on the banks of the Ganges River in the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is a spiritual center, home to thousands of Ashrams, and a devotional vibe where millions of Yogis gather each year to sink into their respective practices. Once settled, we can relax and soak in some important teachings, enjoy casual walks along the river, and explore the many colorful shops and beaches. We will visit the famous Beatles’ Ashram, now a tiger sanctuary, and the Yogic Sage Vasistha’s cave, located on the banks of the Ganges river, isolated, pristine, and silent.
RETREAT ITINERARY
INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT PACKAGE:
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Support completing your flight bookings (international & domestic)
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Detailed support on the India eVisa application
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Loving guidance throughout your trip preparation
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Transfer upon arrival in Delhi
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All hotel stays, breakfasts & dinners
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Safe carbon filtered drinking water throughout the journey
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All land transports
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Ayurvedic consultation with doctor & your treatment plan in Kerala
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Transfer to airport for your flight home
NOT INCLUDED IN RETREAT PRICING:
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International flight to India (Uschi will support you picking the best options)
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Domestic flights in India (Uschi will support you purchasing the best option)
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Massage treatments in Rishikesh, and Astrology readings
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Customary offerings in temples (Uschi will support this being easy)
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Tips for hotel staff, drivers, and local guides (we will advise accordingly +/- $50 Total)
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Transport & meals should you choose to deviate from the itinerary
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Alcoholic beverages
RETREAT INVESTMENT:
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Full Retreat: $3997
Taj Mahal, Kerela & Rishikesh
Deposit $1197 (save $300 by signing up early) ​
Regular Price: $4297
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Kerela and Rishikesh only: $3497
Deposit $1197 (save $300 by signing up early)
Regular price: $3797
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​Please note an abbreviated retreat is available if you would prefer to not attend the Taj Mahal Portion. Please email us at hello@chakraflowuniversity.com for more details on this package.
YOUR TEACHERS AND GUIDES
Victoria Martinez
I had been dreaming of visiting India since I started practicing yoga in 1999. At the beginning of 2019, I was presented with the opportunity to travel to India on retreat with a beloved teacher. At the time, I had an insatiable desire to go, but many obstacles stood in my way. My gut intuition was so strong and I put the deposit down knowing that somehow I would make it there. I was so right! I arrived in the most foreign and exotic place I had ever traveled and I also had a sense that I was home. India spoke to my soul with its colors, curries, and breathtaking temples. At the time, I was an established practitioner and yoga teacher, yet I knew NOTHING about its rich history and traditions and so I emptied myself so that I could be filled by its wisdom. Words will never be enough to explain what I learned during my time in India. My Sadhana, or personal practice, completely changed during the trip. I realized by observing the Indian culture that Sadhana was ingrained in every part of their day, from the moment they woke up with the sun to meditate at the Ganges River to the moment they went to bed. Devotion and mindfulness was a lifestyle. Every breath and every meal was an opportunity to practice devotion. I was so in awe of my time in Rishikesh that I decided to stay beyond my retreat and visit the city of Varanasi, the original home of Shiva. It's now the first stop on our sacred pilgrimage and I am so honored to present its deep sacredness to you all. It's time to go home to the land of our beloved practice and learn from the land, the Ganges river, the Himalayas, and the extraordinary people of India.
Lizzie Falkner
Lizzie has been on a soulful quest since her college days in 2003, when yoga transformed her approach to life. With a background in dance, she brings a blend of strength, grace, and balance to her practice, aiming to embody light and presence in every movement. A 500-hour certified instructor in Bhakti, FLY, Energy & Subtle Body, Super Sequencing, Anatomy + Alignment, and Reiki, Lizzie has co-led advanced trainings at Laughing Lotus NYC and Shaktibarre BK, and leads retreats around the world.
Her travels to Rishikesh, India, have deepened her practice and ignited her passion to teach from the heart. Guided by Vipassana and metta meditation, Lizzie creates an energized, open-level vinyasa flow, infused with good beats, mudras, mantras, and meditation.
Uschi Gibson
Growing up in the spiritual arms of Ojai, California, Uschi was inspired and initiated into the path of Goddess worship in her childhood. Following a career in the high fashion world, Uschi deepened her yoga studies, participating in her first YTT in 2002. This led her to India in 2007, where she has been based ever since. As a scholar-practitioner of the Shakta Tantra tradition, Uschi has a unique experience as a fluent Hindi speaker, and fully engaged member of the ancient Hindu culture she lives in. Her devoted study and explorations of ancient temples, sacred texts, and ritual practices, inform her teaching of Yogini movement, lectures, and curation of the yogic journeys she has been leading since 2010. Based in Varanasi with her partner & son, Uschi embodies and shares aspects of the culture only available by joining her on an adventure!
