When
13th Feb to 17th Feb 2026
Where
Rishikesh
Maha Shivaratri Retreat — Rishikesh
Maha Shivaratri Retreat — Rishikesh
Overview
A rare and powerful spiritual immersion during Maha Shivaratri in the sacred land of Rishikesh — the Yoga Capital of the World.
This retreat was designed as a complete inner journey, blending yogic discipline, ancient rituals, and deep experiential practices.
Led By
Dr Pallavi Kavhane
- India’s first Gold Medalist in Yoga
- Direct disciple of B. K. S. Iyengar
- Known for precision, depth, and authenticity in yogic practice
Experience Highlights
- Maha Shivaratri Night Sadhana — chanting, meditation & जागरण
- Sacred Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges River
- Guided visit to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
- Explorations of Vashishta Gufa & Arundhati Gufa
- Yagna Ceremony at a traditional Yagna Hall
- Sound Healing Sessions for deep vibrational reset
- Tratak (Yogic gazing practice) for focus & inner clarity
- Daily Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
Curated Journey Flow
- Day 1: Arrival, grounding & opening circle
- Day 2: Temple immersion & Ganga connection
- Day 3: Cave explorations, silence & inner work
- Day 4: Maha Shivaratri — rituals, yagna & night-long sadhana
- Day 5: Reflection, integration & departure
Venue & Atmosphere
A serene riverside sanctuary surrounded by forests — offering the perfect blend of silence, nature, and spiritual intensity, aligned to the energy of the retreat.
What Made It Exceptional
- Practicing during the highest spiritual night of the year
- Rare access to caves, temples, and traditional rituals
- Integration of Hatha Yoga (Iyengar lineage), sound healing, and fire rituals
- A deeply intimate, like-minded community of seekers
Outcome & Takeaways
Participants experienced:
- Deep mental stillness & emotional cleansing
- Heightened awareness and spiritual connection
- A lived experience of Maha Shivaratri — beyond ritual, into realization
Closing Reflection
A retreat where tradition met depth, and every practice became a doorway inward.
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