February 22- March 3, 2027

Embodied Mythology Yoga Pilgrimage

rishikesh, INDIA

Join mytho-somatic facilitator Rachael Becker + yoga scholar Stephanie Sita Ji on a heart opening journey to the sacred birthplace of yoga.

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What’s Included:

  • Daily Yoga: Hatha, Yin + Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Meditation, Sound Bath

  • Kirtan, Ganga Fire Aarti, Fire Puja

  • Temple excursions

  • Two delicious organic home cooked vegetarian meals per day

  • Luxury rooms at MVT Guesthouse with purified clean water, water heater, a/c

  • Indoor yoga shala and outdoor swimming pool with mountain views

  • Centrally located in the heart of the city with easy access to local restaurants, transportation, shopping, and sight-seeing

  • Waterfall hike + swimming, Ganga dip

  • Guided tours

  • Local shopping

  • Blissful free time to explore the city with optional add-ons

  • Safe and reliable ground transportation throughout Rishikesh

  • & so much more!

At a glance

Classes and workshops led by Rachael and Sita, as well as critically acclaimed, in-demand local Indian Yogis/Yoginis, Swamis, and masters.

  • Daily Flow:

  • 7am meditation

  • 8am yoga

  • 9:30 breakfast

  • Day excursions - lunch at the best cafes
    in town, caves, temples, hikes, markets,
    ganga ceremonies etc

  • Free time to explore

  • 7:30pm dinner

  • Evening activities: Kirtan, Yoga Nidra, Sound Bath, & more

Where You’ll Be Staying

Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh, Yoga Capital of the World

Experience the spiritual atmosphere
of Rishikesh in the comfort and
security of the MVT Guesthouse &
Restaurant.

Gates complex features 2 yoga
shalas, gardens with manicured
lawns, mango trees and the devoted
service of our staff.

Top of the line clean organic farm to
table cafe Satvik diet, several
organic restaurants and cafes
nearby to try as well!

Visit

  • Neelkanth Shiva Temple (where Shiva consumed the poision that was destroying
    the world)

  • Akhanda Yoga Institute for Yoga and Fire Puja

  • Beatles Maharishi Ashram

  • Secret Garden Cafe + Special Community Events like Ecstatic Dance and Kirtan

  • Triveni Ghat (convergence of 3 sacred Rivers - a beautiful anatomical cosmological mapping before your very eyes)

  • Parmath Niketan Aarti Ashram

  • Jesus Cave / Vasitha Gufa Meditation Cave

  • Essential Oil + Ayurvedic Shops

  • All guided by seasoned experts and locals

FAQ

  • You are responsible for obtaining an e-visa online 3 months prior to
    departure date here https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
    Check with your cell carrier, wifi is availab    le at our retreat stays, and e
    sims available.

  • YES. We are traveling to the safest holy cities in the nation, led by our
    vetted and trusted family and friends.

  • Stock up on your favourite vitamins and probiotics and start taking
    them in the coming weeks prior to departure. We closely monitor
    what our student’s are eating in and out of the retreat centers. You
    should be okay! But be prepared and drink only purified water or
    bottled.

    Vaccines are optional.

  • The weather is comfortable, upper 70’s mid-day and upper 60’s at night

  • There are king bed options and 2 standard beds for those who want to share a room with a friend. All rooms come with private bathrooms.

Payment

$2,750 Early bird special -before Sept 1, 2026

$2,950 Full price

$750 non-refundable deposit to be made via venmo @celebrationyoga zelle 914-382-3682

Remainingbalance to be made in full, or in 3 low monthly payment installments

**flights/airfare + airport transfer not included. you can set up
your airport transfer directly with MVT Guesthouse for swift
service, single rooms available upon request for an extra added
fee, massage + spa services, extra meals are available to add on
as well**

Email info.celebrationyoga@gmail.com for inquiries

We wish it was otherwise, but we cannot offer refunds or
exchanges for any reason

Email

past Retreats

Ceremony

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Dance

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nature

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sacred silence

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Ceremony ⊹ Dance ⊹ nature ⊹ sacred silence ⊹

  • Yoga in Ceremony: Sacred Silence in Joshua Tree

    “Wow. My cousin and I came to this retreat on a whim not having known the instructor before or the other attendees, and we had a magical time. It was an amazing balance of silence, restoration, spiritual reflection, fun, and yoga. Joshua Tree is an amazing and beautiful place and it was great to explore it with mindfulness. The vegetarian chef prepared food throughout the retreat was incredible! The whole experience was a reset I desperately needed and am very grateful. Rachael is a master at creating a safe and loving space for exploration and leading practice. You can tell she is well studied in yoga and is a thoughtful, trustworthy guide!“

    -Sophie

  • Coming Home to the Heart

    “I had heard of The Work before, but this was my first time actually participating in it. Rachael facilitated my session with such respect and trust, guiding me through the framework with intention and clarity. I’ve explored many different approaches to personal inquiry over the years, and this was by far one of the most impactful. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rachael to anyone who feels called or curious.”

    -Kathryn F.

  • Yoga in Ceremony: Sacred Silence in Joshua Tree

    “Rachael and Celebration yoga did a fabulous job on our Joshua Tree retreat. The location, the yoga, the meditations, the sense of community were all AMAZING! Even the weather was perfect! My body and soul feel nourished. I can't wait for the next one!”

    -Motti

  • Coming Home to the Heart

    “So grateful to have had the opportunity to attend Rachael Becker’s 'Coming Home to the Heart' workshop at Canopy Healing in Pasadena.  WOW - what a transformative experience! Through meditation, The Work of Byron Katie, a soothing sound bath and a beautiful integrative discussion, I found space to question limiting beliefs and reconnect with my heart. Rachael’s committed and focused facilitation along with compassionate guidance made it feel safe and deeply supportive. I left feeling lighter, more grounded, and inspired with tools for not only myself but also to share with my clients to help them access peace and clarity. ”

    -Betsy

Yoga in Ceremony: Sacred Silence in Joshua Tree

November 7-10, 2025

Bathe yourself in the quiet serenity of the desert

Attuning to the slow pulse of this sacred landscape, set aside the busyness of daily life to remember a more aligned, authentic rhythm. Through the yoga of inquiry, asana, cacao, mythology, and meditation you are invited into a transformative experience of connection and catharsis. This intimate retreat will be a ceremonial space to discover your authentic living practice beyond the mat.

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What’s Included:

  • Yoga: asana, breath work, meditation, sound bath, cacao ceremony, self-inquiry, dance, & more

  • 2 delicious vegetarian meals per day + snacks

  • Luxury accommodations with indoor yoga shala and outdoor yoga spaces, booked exclusively for this retreat

  • Cozy soulful rooms and communal spaces + plenty of outdoor space to enjoy time alone

  • Private outdoor tubs and daybeds, bath salts and herbal cleanses

  • Vast expanse of sky and shimmering stars, miles of trails for hiking

  • Joshua Tree National Park pass, good for the entire trip

  • Mauna mornings (silence) + cell phone-free + alcohol-free

  • The center is building a pool, possibly ready for November!

Sample Schedule:

Day 1:

Recommended to arrive in town early for shopping, sightseeing, etc.

5:30pm Arrive at venue

7pm Dinner

8:30pm Opening ceremony + yin yoga

10pm Star gazing + Story time/mythology

Day 2:Silence through walking meditation

8am Coffee/tea

8:30am Yoga: breathwork +. asana + meditation

10am Brunch

11am Outdoor walking meditation

12:00 Free time (option to explore JT National Park)

4:30pm Sunset cacao ceremony

7pm Dinner

8:30pm Indoor Yoga Nidra + sound bath

10pm Star Gazing

Day 3:Silence through brunch

7:30am coffee/tea

8am Morning breathwork + yoga: asana

9am Breakfast

9:30am Meditation and inquiry while hiking through Joshua Tree National Park

1:30pm Free time

4:30pm Sunset dance as movement medicine

7pm Dinner

9pm Star gazing in celebration w/closing ceremony 

Day 4:

7:30am Outdoor morning meditation

8am Breakfast

11am Check out

* Optional add on: 1 hour in-house massage

“In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions. When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop finding comfort in the sweet territory of silence?”