date
dates not announced 

teacher
mr bashyam

organisers
soulitudes and himalayan village

the program revolves on the premise that stress is not a disease but only a response of individuals to natural and manmade events. however stress is identified as one of the major causes of major health problems such as peptic ulcer, hypertension and coronary disorders. health and stress are related both on a vicious cycle and virtuous cycle.

the topic is viewed from three angles- psychological, medical and yogic. simple instruments like type a/type b personality and profile on five dimensions of individuals provide data for analysis. simple asanas, pranayama and meditation are practiced in the classroom. experiencing nada either through selections of classical music or chanting simple vedic prayers, which have universal appeal, is a part of the program. if the participants bring to the program such nada cassettes of their culture these can be included in the evening time. there will also be a discussion on diet.

workshop structure
the three day workshop is split into eight 45 minutes modules each on one theme, each theme leading on to the next in a natural flow.

day 01: reach delhi. stay in hotel/guest house. dinner will be at a local restaurant.

day 02: explore delhi. visit sights of delhi – red fort, qutub minar, humayun’s tomb. indian train experience as we leave for himalayan village by train in air-conditioned compartment. the book man eaters of kumaon by jim corbett would be an ideal read as we head out to corbett country.

day 03: reach himalayan village sonapani. breakfast, freshen up and rest before lunch. insight to Himalayan Village. session 1 & 2 with the teacher before lunch, and after evening tea. bonfire before dinner.

day 04: early morning wake up for session 3. after breakfast, walk to a 1000 year old temple. afternoon activity – rock climbing, rappelling, simulated river crossing. expert guidance is necessary for these activities and we ensure that the activities are conducted by trained facilitators to ensure high level of safety for the participants. session 4 before dinner.

day 05: early wake up call for session 5 before breakfast. breakfast will be followed by a walk to the 10th century kapileshwar temple (shiva temple) which is a 2 hours trek from sonapani. shiva is the original deity of this land and this temple is amongst his most sacred temples. lunch will be at a village, with a local villager playing host. sessions 6 & 7 in the evening.

day 06: morning session 8. after breakfast, go for a jungle walk. the idea behind a walk is maybe to simply explore a trail, or maybe to get a feel of the jungle. explore himalayan village for the rest of the day. leave for delhi at night by train.

day 07: explore delhi; go shopping at dilli haat and fabindia. visit the sufi (mystic islam) mosque with an architect. lunch and dinner at local restaurants including authentic chicken tandoori!!

day 08: leave delhi for respective destinations.

package offer and cost
the all inclusive package (excluding air fare to and fro from point of origin) is US $ 750 per person on a twin sharing basis 7 night/ 8 day trip.

only workshop cost is US $ 190 or rs. 8800. this does not include day 1 and 7 activities, planned at delhi.

the above cost includes:
- workshop fees for 3 days
- accommodation for seven nights
- transfers and pickups across the entire journey
- meals in himalayan village
- train tickets in air-conditioned comfort between new delhi & kathgodam station

the cost does not include cost for items of personal nature, mineral water, snacks, fruit juices, cold drinks, etc.