Each new day offers a chance to live fully into our path and bring us more in line with our deepest intentions. The traditional sense of achievements are on pause, allowing us to carve out a path that is in integrity with where we want to place our attention and time. This is a recommitment to the love and enthusiasm we bring to this life and to each moment.
The experience of India is the great teacher through direct, personal experience, observation of devotion woven into the fabric of daily life. She’s a complex place, filled with heart-wrenching textures, love, and awakening in equal parts. Her lessons are not of asana alignment—or of bodily postures at all—but a deep well of aligning with my inner wisdom and digging deep into a resource that sees beyond the wild external inequalities. I have a lifelong relationship with India and each time I return she humbles me, strips away excess and expectation.
My many journeys to India over the past twenty five years have been invaluable in offering an opportunity to fully immerse in the practices of yoga. All of the concepts, theories, and practices come into context in the light of yoga's birthplace.
We'll make space for ten days of deep self study, yoga practice, and falling in love with life again and again.
This unique 10-day training begins by establishing your svadharma, your own personal path.
Three themes will create a foundation for our practice and study:
Our explorations will include
In this immersion, we deepen our relationship with self through the lens of bhakti — the devotional, heart-centered path of yoga. We will establish a foundation of living our daily life with love and devotion to each breath.
Elective or continuing education hours
You can apply 108 hours toward electives for Janet's teacher training programs or continuing education upon finishing the immersion.
We will gather at Jüsta Rishikesh, a 5-star retreat center along a tributary of the Ganges. This will offer a serene and contained environment for our practice and study.
Both private and shared (two people) rooms are available:
You'll plan travel to arrive at Dehra Dun airport outside of Rishikesh by 2 pm on September 28. From there, you can depart from Rishikesh after 2 pm on October 8, or continue your travels through India with Janet (see below). We can also connect you with our tour guide who is happy to organize your journey through other parts of India as well.
September 28: Arrive in Rishikesh by 2 pm
October 8: Departures after 2 pm
I will offer group pilgrimage to the temple of Tamil Nadu from October 12-19. This trip will depart from Chennai. If you anticipate joining the training immersion and pilgrimage, you can get to both Rishikesh (Dehra Dun airport) and Chennai via direct flights from and back to New Delhi.
Enrollment is open for this incredible immersion into India and our own relationship with the practices of yoga.
Super early rates are in effect through September 28, 2024. Tuition will increase by $200 on September 29, 2024.
All rates are listed in USD.
Janet’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. His reverence for simplicity and finding joy in the rise and fall of life live on in her practice and teaching today. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of studentship. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath. Based in Bali and San Francisco, she leads immersions, retreats, workshops and more.
Shiva Kumar is a re-knowned astrologer and pujari from South India. He has been under the guiding light of several spiritual masters and has himself spent over 15 years as an ascetic. He has been awarded the special distinction title of Jotish Ratna in the field of Astrology and holds a master degree in Philosophy and Religion.
As a traditional pujari he has been performing mass poojas across India where over 5000 people would attend each ceremony. He has travelled to many places across the world including Japan and America for Satsangs (group discussions, questions and answers about Knowledge), Astrology consultations and poojas (individual and mass poojas) helping people of all religions find remedies to their problems.
The training will begin in the afternoon of September 28 and end with breakfast on October 8.
If you join the Pilgrimage add-on, we will gather on October 12 in Chennai to resume our time together.
The deposit is $1208, and it is non-refundable and non-transferable. Read our cancellation policy. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance in case of unexpected events.
You'll plan travel to arrive at Dehra Dun airport outside of Rishikesh by 2 pm on September 28. From there, you can depart from Rishikesh after 2 pm on October 8, or continue your travels through India with Janet (see below). We can also connect you with our tour guide who is happy to organize your journey through other parts of India as well.
September 28: Arrive in Rishikesh by 2 pm
October 8: Departures after 2 pm
If you anticipate joining the training immersion and pilgrimage, you can get to both Rishikesh (Dehra Dun airport) and Chennai via direct flights from and back to New Delhi, or fly round trip to Chennai (it takes two short flights to get to Rishikesh from Chennai).
The best airline will depend on your departure city. We highly highly recommend booking directly with the airlines, and choosing an airline that is offering refunds or flexible changes.
The length of the flight will depend on your departure city, of course. From the US, it takes one full day of travel, and with the time change, you will likely need to depart on September 26 to land on September 28.
We will work with our team in India to coordinate transportation to and from the airport.
Yes. Visitors from many countries will qualify for an e-visa, which is a relatively easy and affordable process.
Currency exchange services are available at the airports and in town.
