Varanasi

Carole Baillargeon
Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher

A pilgrimage of the heart

to the heart of India

January 20 to 27 2025

There are only six places left. Your deposit is due now to secure your place in this remarkable adventure to Varanasi

Join Carole Baillargeon…

as we gather tohether to explore love of yoga in this heart warming retreat in Varanasi India.

A transformative yoga jouney in Varanasi’s ancient heart.

Carole Baillargeon brings almost forty years of teaching and practice experience from the isolated north of Australia to the oldest city on earth.

Carole began her yoga journey in Quebec, becoming an Iyengar teacher in Sydney before heading to remote Darwin and opening the Darwin Yoga Space, an Iyengar school and teacher training facility.

Guiding students and teachers with love of practice Carole weaves into her teachings a joyous celebration of life and self reflection both on and off the mat.

Seven days of Yoga and cultural events.

Whats included

  • Transfers to and from Varanasi Airport

  • Seven nights accommodation in a beautiful, simple, ashram on the banks of the Ganges River

  • Daily Sattvic breakfast

  • Twice daily yoga

  • A Suyra Namaskar you will never forget

  • River boat to evening ritual prayers

  • Sunrise river boat tour

  • Walking tour

  • Shopping tour

  • Welcome dinner with Indian classical music recital

  • Closing dinner

  • Indian classical dance and music concert

Cost


$3000 private room
Ask me about couple in shared bed discount.
All rooms with private bathrooms

Tuk Tuk Tours

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Big Sista trips bring direct benefit to our local friends and families, who may not otherwise have access to the more traditional tourism market. Daily Tuk Tuk tours are optional at a small cost to you, timed to fit around your classes. Visit temples, Museums and drink chai at the best spots. Tuk Tuk tours are a highlight of any trip to Varanasi.

See Varanasi with locals, be welcomed into the homes of friends.

All prices are in Australian Dollars.

Travel sensitively, say no to plastic, bring a shopping bag. Bring a water bottle and refill from the Ashram.
Support micro business and street side sellers, leave nothing behind you except your good will, ask how you will leave this community, even by a little bit, better off.

Be generous : Be kind : Make the world a better place

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