Learn Nāda Yoga & Mantra in India

 India Cancellation Policy:
There is a non-refundable $350 administrative fee.  Students will receive a 75% refund of remaining tuition if requested 120 days or more before the course, and a 50% refund if requested after 120 days. No refunds will be issued less than 60 days in advance.

Venue Change for Unforeseen, Last-minute Events:
In 2020 we had to move our India retreat teacher training online because a global pandemic was declared. Obviously we'd all hate for that to happen again! But if some major unforeseen event were to happen again that put everyone's safety at risk (i.e. a new major COVID variant of concern (as defined by the WHO); a heatwave, earthquake or other climate-related danger; or political unrest with Pakistan or China, etc.) we will refrain from meeting in-person and instead meet online. By sending your registration payment, you agree to this aspect of the cancellation policy as well.

Health Consideration Agreement:
We hope that COVID numbers will be low at the time of the retreat and we can enjoy singing freely without covering our mouths and noses.

We will consistently err on the side of caution, meeting or exceeding current official government guidelines and recommendations from leading epidemiologists to protect the vulnerable among us.

There are 3 levels of Covid consideration we have to mention:

1. NATIONAL: Each nation's (and each airline's) travel policies are your sole responsibility to navigate. (Vaccination, masking, immigration, visas, etc.)
2. LODGING: Any lodging place (hotel, āśram, etc.) may have different requirements and it's your responsibility to navigate.
   
   (In other words, whether or not you're allowed to travel, admitted into the country, or able to check in to your lodging is your responsibility.)
3. RETREAT TRAINING: Our Heart of Sound teaching space + any outings requires another set of group agreements (below) because we're in an intimate sound space together, singing!
   
   There will be some ventilation in most settings but not enough to consider ourselves protected if a participant has an active infection and sings their aerosol droplets into the room.
   
   It's a risk we're willing to take IF everyone abides by the precautions as needed.

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we'll consistently err on the side of caution. The retreat training can only meet its potential if everyone remains healthy! If serious illness is spreading, it puts a huge damper on our time together.

HOS Community Health Agreements

1. We have no interest in debating the efficacy of standard public health measures such as vaccinations or masks.
2. We also have no wish to police your personal health choices.
3. Please respect others’ choices to wear a mask at any time they wish.
4. We request that everyone be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 according to the latest definition by the WHO or American Centers for Disease Control (or your own government's equivalent agency) at the time of the retreat.
5. Whether or not you're vaccinated, by registering for the India Retreat Training you confirm you are willing to employ any and all of the safety measures we deem necessary at the time, including:

   -Take a rapid test daily each morning before practice
   -Wear a mask in the classroom if community spread is high
   -Wear a mask around other students, in your room with your roommate, and in the classroom at all times, if you feel the slightest bit sick.
   -Stay in our student bubble and mask up when in close contact with people outside our bubble
   -Take meals “to go” and eat outdoors or in your room if risk is high
   -Remove yourself from the class or practices altogether if you are feeling ill or have virus symptoms (fever, cough, sneezing, etc.)

6. Please bring your own supply of the latest, most accurate rapid tests available at your time of travel (1 for each day of classes) and remedies for covid/flu as recommended by your doctors and wellness practitioners.

NOTE: There are medical clinics and a large AIMS teaching hospital nearby Rishikesh, but quality of care may not match your expectations and getting to/from can be inconvenient. (Services are much more limited in the remote Himālayas.) Best to be prepared yourself!

We will have you sign the liability waiver before the retreat training.

Yes and no.

Our primary purpose of gathering is to enjoy our practices together.

There is a training element, as multiple levels of teacher trainees will be present and growing their skills.

However, no foundational lectures or basic skills classes will be offered during this retreat. The core curriculum for the Heart of Sound training is much more effectively offered online, where trainees can absorb at their own pace. 

If you review the schedule above, you'll find several opportunities to nerd out with fellow trainees and get support from Anandra and the teaching team.

If you're currently enrolled in the (online) teacher training, this will be an extraordinary delight!

If you wish to get teacher training level content, please enroll for the Online Teacher Training now and get a head start before arriving to India.

We'd recommend getting to at least Phase 8 of the Self-Study Map for the 200hr program before arriving to Rishikesh.

Note that internet may be unreliable and slow in India, so don't plan to be able to access streaming video content or download large files.

Yes! We would love to have you attend the retreat only. You will have lots of free time in the schedule to enjoy āśram life on the banks of Mother Gaṅgā.

To make the most out of the practices during the retreat training, we request that you complete the following prior to attending:

• FREE Teacher Training Preparatory Course
• Up to and including Module 4 of the Sacred Sanskrit Sounds course (included with the retreat training for new students)
• Participate in one 40 day Mantra Meditation course of your choosing (included with the retreat training for new students)

Please refer to the Self-Study Map for the certification requirements for your level of training.

This retreat offers an opportunity to attend group practices and count those towards your hours.

If you wish to self-motivate to do so, you may also do buddy practices, chant experiments, and present your practicum in small groups with other students. We envision a rich environment of learning as trainees try out their leadership skills on each other!

We'll provide OFNR feedback forms if leaders wish to get feedback (required for final practicums).

There are an abundance of unique chant leadership opportunities on offer for teacher trainees, see the India section of the Prep Course for more info.

Organization
We'll provide signup sheets for the time slots on the schedule, and you'll be responsible to self-organize with other motivated students.

Supervision
200hr trainees at the stage of final 30-minute practicums, or 300hr trainees at the stage of 2nd 45-minute or final 90-minute practicum should sign up in plenty of time for someone on the teaching team to be present to observe and give feedback.

Cost
There is no additional training cost for currently enrolled online TT students to utilize the in-person retreat for their group practice attendance + practicum requirements.

Yes, we offer monthly free Yoga of Sound chant experiences and always hang out afterwards to chat. That's probably the easiest way to connect.

Register for the next event here!

Be sure to take the Prep Course as many of your questions (and lots you never thought of) are answered there.

Or email [email protected]. We can invite you to online sessions times to chat with Anandra, or answer your questions by email.

Be sure to take the Prep Course as many of your questions (and lots you never thought of) are answered there.

Or email [email protected] and we'll try to help you.