Tour Leaders:
Padma, Marla Stewart B.Sc., is a certified teacher of Advanced Yogic Sciences and Meditation (Senior Level) and Hatha Yoga (1000-hour Senior Level) by the International Meditation Institute of India. She is a unique educator specializing in a holistic approach to mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.
Our local guide, Aarti Bhalla is a practitioner of alternative medicine, a keen trekker, an ardent nature lover, a passionate environmentalist, and an experienced tour guide. She is also a spiritualist who advocates and lives Vedanta - the Indian spiritual philosophy relevant to modern life and stress management. Read more about Padma and Aarti on our About Your Tour Leaders page
Early Booking Bonus: Register by Sept 15th and receive a 50% discount on tuition for one of Padma's upcoming retreats in British Columbia! Click here for details of Padma's upcoming retreats.
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 Join Tour Leader and renowned Yoga Teacher, Padma, on an inspiring journey of North India as she shares her favourite locations from the deserts of Rajasthan to the high western Himalayas. Begin each day with gentle yoga classes infused with Classical, Tibetan and Padma’s own Himalayan practices, to calm, strengthen and refresh your body. Be guided in meditation to bring you each day closer and closer to the space of inner peace, delight, and clarity that your soul craves. Experience the healing aspects of breath exercises, hand mudras, and other yogic techniques in a unique program carefully designed for this journey.
 To begin the journey, Padma will aid you in letting go of all your worries and the weight of your concerns of everyday working life. She will be constantly present as a host and a teacher, leading you ever higher, clearer, and deeper in your own spiritual journey. As an expert meditation master, and an experienced spiritual counsellor, Padma will inspire you to fully explore your soul’s desire in complete freedom.
 Explore some of North India’s most stirring and captivating places. From the bustling city of Delhi to the romantic Taj Mahal in Agra, awaken your spirit to the vibrant culture of India. Relight your inner flame during your stay at the exotic Manvar Desert Camp as you wonder at the mesmerizing sand dunes, revel in a thrilling Jeep Safari, and move to the rhythms of traditional music and dance. Let your spirit rise high into the heavens as you discover charming villages in the Himalayas and allow the magnificent views and revitalizing energy to feed your body, mind and spirit. Learn about ancient customs and philosophies from master teachers and experience a culture steeped in tradition. To end the journey, join in the festivities of Tibetan New Year and celebrate the richness of life in all its glory.
 Through classical yoga, traditional meditation, enlightened spiritual discourses, and lots of time for questions, you will not only explore India’s astonishing delights, but you will also be on an authentic journey within yourself as well. Experience a true and honest reconnection with the spark of spirit within yourself and rediscover your authentic self.
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