Find your center. Develop a greater sense of self. Turn awareness into confidence. Explore the history and evolution of yoga in the place where it all began.
Begin with an overview of Hinduism. Then take a deeper look into Hinduism’s influence on the evolution of India’s people and culture. Spend ten days in Rishikesh, yoga’s birthplace, learning about its origins while practicing its varying forms — ranging from Hatha yoga to Jnana, Raja, and Bhakti yoga. Learn and practice meditation with Tibetan monks in a Buddhist temple. Understand the evolution of yoga in India. Practice daily postures. Survey the different paths of yoga and ultimately, light your own path forward.
“Without a doubt, besides my parents and the high school I chose to go to, nothing has changed or affected me in such a way!” — Gabriella Kostrzewa, Raleigh, NC
Earn 3 college Anthropology/Eastern Religion credits through Lesley University. The journey ends as we practice Karma yoga, working with orphans at Ramana’s Garden.
COLLEGE CREDIT
Two anthropology college credits through Lesley University
What are my next steps?
At a Glance
- Highlights
- Meditation classes, introduction to ayurvedic studies
- Trek to McLeodganj, home to the Dalai Lama
- Take a whitewater rafting trip down the Ganges River
- Visit the Red Fort of Delhi
- Hike in the foothills of the Himalayas
- Cultural studies and workshops
- Daily yoga practice
- Experience Required
- Minimum 18 years old
- High school Graduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.50
- Completed at least one semester at college or graduated high school over a year ago
- Locations
- Delhi
- Dharamsala
- Rishikesh
