Coming in October 2024

India Yoga & Meditation Retreat

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Tracing the ancient trails to enlightenment

The trip of a lifetime. Join Cosmin Mahadev Singh on a 2-week transformational journey in the birthplace of yoga and the spiritual home of the world’s most famous meditation traditions.

This unique spiritual journey will take you deep into the practices that form India’s culture. From the amazing Dharamshala to evening ceremonies on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, from the stunning Golden Temple to the holiest city of Rishikesh, we will visit ancient shrines, meet holy saints, meditate in the foothills of the Himalayas, and much more!

All Yoga Levels Welcome

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A spiritual cleanse

India is known as the motherland of ancient wisdom and is the home of the oldest pilgrimage tradition in the whole world. There are thousands of sacred sites known as tirthas, meeting places of heaven and earth, where one crosses the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth to reach the shore of enlightenment and liberation.

Tirthas are powerful vortexes of energy that raise an individual’s consciousness while the experience of higher dimensions is easier to attain. Spiritual practices performed at these ancient holy sites multiply millions of times over, dissolve lifetimes of karma and greatly speed up spiritual progress.

INDIA TRIP TESTIMOINALS

Many thanks for your inspiration and passion of truly living life!

Cosmin, Many thanks for your inspiration and passion of truly living life! Bringing me back to remembering my Dharma in this life, many past, and many more- Feel blessed to know you and be part of this wonderful and magical trip to India!! Put me back on path to my spiritual path- May love and light shine upon you for many lifetimes to come and may golden sun always guide your way home.

— Mimi K.

I have no words to express how much gratitude I have for you

Dear Cosmin, I have no words to express how much gratitude I have for you for making this happen. It is one of a lifetime experiences and having the opportunity to join your “tribe” makes it that much more special. Also, you’re such an inspiration, I appreciate your patience to give us our space and encourage us to have our own experience. Thank you for everything! Much Love

— Alma

My heart is full and my eyes are open

Dear Cosmin, I can’t begin to find the words to express to you how the India 2019 retreat touched me. My heart is full and my eyes are open. This trip was truly a dream come true. Thank you so much for all your love, wisdom, patience, and hard work. Thank you for such a beautiful experience and opportunity. I am so grateful. Sat Nam

— Princess

Your energy and example are an inspiration and my life

Sat Nam, Thank you for the trip of lifetime. your energy and example are an inspiration and my life is better because of you and this amazing experience. I’m grateful for everything. Love

— Zelaikha

There are no words to express how much I respect and honor you

Sat Nam, Many blessings and sincere gratitude to my spiritual teacher and mentor. There are no words to express how much I respect and honor you. Thank you for all your support and offerings. Love you to the universe and beyond.

— Debbie

I LOVE YOU

Thank you for teaching me yoga. I LOVE YOU

— Nicole

You are the best

Thank you for the best trip. You are the best.

— Matthew

Thanks for all you do

Cosmin, Thanks for all you do, for your teaching and patience Love You My Guru

— Rose Mary

You are so special and we appreciate you and all of your hard work

SAT NAM! Thank you for the most EXTRAORDINARY trip, Cosmin! Thank you for your patience, guidance, teachings, and LOVE as you led us around the beautiful Land of India! You are so special and we appreciate you and all of your hard work putting together an unforgettable journey! Love and Blessings

— Christel

It felt like a personal invitation and recognition from you

Namaste Cosmin, I remember you looking me in the eyes and saying you should go to India with us. It was only a couple of weeks later after I started yoga on New Years Eve. It felt like a personal invitation and recognition from you that this was important for me. I have wanted for over 20 years for any teacher to journey back to India and take me. It is not possible for Mary to physically yet the universe provided me the opportunity to have a most profound spiritual journey. Thank you I am extremely blessed for all you’ve done and made possible.

— Earlene Evans

I can’t wait to travel with you again to Bali next year!

Dear Cosmin, Words cannot begin to describe how amazing this experience has been. I am beyond grateful for all of the hard work and energy you’ve put into planning this trip. I know at time I may have been difficult or challenging but your calm demeanor and patience have been so comforting. You’ve put so much of yourself into making this trip happen and it truly shows. I can’t wait to travel with you again to Bali next year! And I would love to eat Indian food with you anytime, both for your company and your ability to always order the best thing on the menu! Thank you again, for everything. SAT NAM

— Megan

So many gifts at each and every corner

Dear Cosmin, I don’t have words to describe my gratitude for this soulful experience that you put together. So many tears and laughs, so much contrast and sadness and joy. I have experienced so much depth and beauty. So many gifts at each and every corner. Thank you for making it so much fun for Gabe. He loved being on this trip he loves you. Watching him experience this world in such a capacity and being blessed by all these light beings on earth is so heartwarming for me. I will keep this experience in my mind, heart, and soul forever. Love You Deeply Blessings. Sat Nam!

— Svetlana

I am beyond grateful for the memories

Cosmin, Thank you, thank you, thank you for the trip of a lifetime!! Thank you for “hooking it up” I have felt like royalty and VIP everywhere we have been on this India trip and I wouldn’t have had it any other way or with any other tour guide (you) or any other group. I am beyond grateful for the memories, forget the material souvenirs!!! The experiences I’ve had here will always be with me!! I truly appreciate ALL the hard work you’ve put into organizing this journey and making it possible. I know it wasn’t easy managing over 30 emotional adults, but we made it and it was worth it and I’m grateful to have been a part of it. Namaste.

— Vanessa

Be blessed with the light and love of India

Cosmin, It’s been such a wonderful journey with you and the group I’m super grateful for this experience and all that it has shown me. I will forever be blessed with the light and love of India and all its blessings. I really enjoyed the yoga classes you have taught. Doing this practice with others that have the same passion really brings me JOY Thank You & may love touch your soul in every way SAT NAM!

— Iva Rose

The wonderful experience

Cosmin, Thank you so much for everything. This trip far exceeded all of my expectations. I am grateful for this wonderful experience. Much Love,

— Josh

Amazing India journey

Cosmin, Thank you for pulling and bringing us all together on this amazing India journey. It was a pilgrimage of a lifetime!

— Michael Yang

The wonderful experiences

Cosmin, Thank you for all you have done. I am very grateful for this opportunity and all of the wonderful experiences. It has been an amazing adventure.

— Marian J

Blessed teacher and beautiful soul

Words cannot share how heartfelt this journey has been for me. I feel you as such a Blessed teacher and beautiful soul. Much gratitude that you are in my life. Sat Nam!

— Marsha

Itinerary & Highlights

“A place of pilgrimage is where the currents [flow] from the body towards the soul, where the whole atmosphere is charged; from where people have achieved samadhi, from where people realized their enlightenment. Such places have become specially charged. In such a place, if you just open your sails, without doing anything else, your journey will begin.”

-Osho

New Delhi: Explore the Old & New City

Welcome to the capital of India! This is one of the most lively, diverse, and endlessly fascinating cities to visit. New Delhi is a blend of the past and present, blessed with beautiful archaeological ruins, rich history, nature, and shopping areas.

A city of culture, art, history, education, and fun, New Delhi is filled with popular tourist attractions that allow you to experience the blend of modern and traditional Indian life.

VISIT HIGHLIGHTS

Lotus Temple: One of most recognized structures in the city, built entirely out of white marble

Humayun’s Tomb: A beautiful red sandstone Persian-style structure that is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list

Akshardham Temple: A perfect example of traditional Hindu culture and architecture

Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest Spice Market

Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Dedicated to Lakshmi the goddess of prosperity and Lord Vishnu the preserver and protector of the universe

Vishwa Shanti Stupa: A Buddhist shrine and traditional Japanese garden that stand as a symbol of universal peace

Amritsar: “Sri Harmandir Sahib” The Golden Temple

Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh tradition with the Golden Temple (dating back to 1578) as the soul, a place of devotion for all irrespective of caste, creed or race.

The temple is overlaid in the center by a Sarovar or pool. People believe the water has healing properties that can cure many diseases, so pilgrims bathe in the pool and perform a symbolic cleansing of the soul.

VISIT HIGHLIGHTS

Golden Temple: The opulent and humbling complex that serves as the hub of Sikh spirituality

Har Ki Pauri: “The steps of Almighty God;” the place where devotees can have a hand full of Amrit (Nectar) from the Sarovar

Ath Sath Tirath: Taking a dip here with devotion blesses one with the benefit of holy bathing of sixty-eight holy rivers

Langar: The free meal served to over 75,000 pilgrims a day

84 Steps at Goindwal Baoli: It is believed that performing prayers on these 84 steps cleanses the karma of 8.4 million incarnations, liberating the soul

Tahli Sahib Baba Sri Chand Ji Gurdwara Sri Barth Sahib: The place where Baba Shri Chand lived and meditated for many years

Durgiana Temple: The Lakshmi Narayan Silver Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, the destroyer of evil

Wagah Border Ceremony: Experience the ceremony of Beating Retreat and Change of Guard at the border between India and Pakistan

Rishikesh: Gateway to the Kingdom of Gods

The World Capital of Yoga, Rishikesh is considered a sacred town, the abode of many saints and sages. It is home to the Triveni Ghat, a confluence of three holy Rivers: the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati. A bath here is said to have the power of purifying & clearing away all of one’s sins and freeing one from the cycle of rebirth.

In the evening, the town slows down as sadhus and pilgrims prepare for the nightly Ganga Aarti, the Divine light ceremony. Enjoy the sunset, the Himalayas’ majesty,

and the Ganges’ beauty while feeling a deep sense of bliss, reverence,
and spiritual connection.

VISIT HIGHLIGHTS

Lakshman Jhula: The famous hanging bridge across Ganga

Parmarth Niketan: The largest local Ashram, “a true spiritual haven”

Ganga Aarti: The devotional ritual offered to the Holy Ganges: a play of Kirtan, prayers, flowers, and fire as a thank you to the Divine

Triveni Ghat: The pilgrimage site where the water is believed to have the power to wash away the sins and purify the soul

Meditation at Vasishta Guha: The cave of one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages), the teacher of God Rama

Meditation at Jesus Cave: The place where Christ is believed to have spent time through his sojourn in India during the lost years.

Dharamshala: Home of the Dalai Lama

Dharamshala means “a spiritual dwelling,” the home of the Tibetan exile community in India and their spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This warm and friendly hill station town is filled with Buddhist temples, monasteries, and Tibetan shops, surrounded by rolling snow-capped mountains.

Our stay in Dharamshala will include monastery visits, learning about Tibetan culture, walks in the beautiful nearby forests, and opportunities to hike uphill  for yoga and meditation in the foothills of the great Himalayas.

VISIT HIGHLIGHTS

Namgyal Monastery: The largest Tibetan temple outside Tibet and the personal monastery of Dalai Lama

Gyuto Monastery: The center for Tantric Meditation, ritual arts and Buddhist philosophy, the temporary residence of the 17th Karmapa

The Baijnath and Aghanjar Mahadev: Ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva (the water of Baijnath is believed to contain medicinal properties)

Sherabling Monastery: The home of a massive statue of the Buddha and grand stupas in the middle of the green forests

Tashi Jong Khampagar Monastery: The dwelling place of the famous togdens, yogis who have gained high levels of realization

Norbulingka: The heart of Tibetan Culture, a center for the art of Thangka painting, sculpture, screen-printing, woodcarving, papermaking, and metal craft

Triund: The crown jewel of Dharamshala with most spectacular view of the snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar ranges

McLeod Ganj: Known as “Little Lhasa,” famous for the culture, crafts, Tibetan thangkas, carpets, and souvenirs.

About Your Guide

Cosmin Mahadev Singh
Founder. Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher. Reiki Healing Master.

Cosmin Mahadev Singh was born in Romania, a country with a deep-rooted history in diversity and spirituality. His upbringing, enriched with a combination of old and new world teachings, set the foundation for an inner calling of growth and search for knowledge, which led him on his spiritual path.

Mahadev’s approach to Yogic Practice is a blend of cutting-edge scientific research integrated with the ancient teachings of Kundalini Yoga. His universal teachings transcend cultural and demographic boundaries to be understood and appreciated by everyone.

Cosmin Mahadev Singh is committed to providing his students with the most effective self-empowering approaches that are sure to raise their overall well-being. His teachings clarify the path for students, allowing them to realize that they can live a healthy and happy life, walking their own path awakened by Raising Your Kundalini.

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“A journey to these holy sites of India is a lifetime achievement and endows the pilgrim with an unforgettable experience and spiritual nourishment! Everybody should have this experience at least once in their lifetime.”

– Cosmin Mahadev Singh