01/20/2026
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime retreat—an extraordinary immersion into the roots of devotion and yoga in North India. 🪷 🌍
Led by Lesley Desaulniers and Seema Johari, this journey will take you through some of India’s most sacred and vibrant places, where tradition, spirituality, and culture come alive.
Our adventure begins in Delhi, where the old and new weave together in a captivating tapestry of history and modernity. After a night in the capital, we take a short flight to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Here, we will stay at a riverside hotel, waking each morning to yoga practice with the sounds of temple bells and devotional chants in the air. Our days will be filled with temple visits, explorations through ancient streets, and quiet moments of reflection, culminating each evening with the sacred Ganga Aarti by the river.
From Varanasi, we travel to Haridwar, where we will stay in the Johari family home. In Haridwar, we will visit renowned temples, craft our own malas at Om Prakash, spend time at the Anandamayi Ma, and nourish ourselves with lovingly prepared, healing meals. A stay at the Johari house is always a heartwarming highlight of these retreats.
Next, we move to Rishikesh, where optional Ayurvedic treatments, sunrise mantra practice on the Ganga, evening Aarti, and vibrant markets await. After a brief return to Haridwar, we set off for our final destination: Jaipur, the Blue City, where we’ll soak in its rich heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant energy.
Our journey concludes with a celebratory dinner in Delhi before flying home, carrying the essence of this sacred pilgrimage in our hearts.
Please reach out to us if you are interested or have any questions about the trip. 🧘🏼♀️
