Ayurveda and India: A Journey of Discovery
With Christine Cronin

14 to 28 February, 2011


Join me on a journey of discovery to enchanting Northern India. We will start in Delhi and travel to Parmath Niketan Ashram, on the banks of the Ganges, to attend the Ayurveda Conference. For the next five days, we will learn from today's most influential experts in Ayurveda and Yoga and be immersed in the day-to-day traditions and lifestyle of the Ashram.

After the conference, we will travel to Agra where we will visit historic sites and marvel at a sunrise at the Taj Mahal. We will continue on to Jaipur, where an elephant ride awaits and back to Delhi. The tour also includes learning about "Perfect Health", an Ayurvedic lifestyle class created by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Classes will be taught in the evening after dinner while in Agra, Jaipur and Delhi. We will have plenty of time for sightseeing and bazaar shopping. An English-speaking guide will accompany us. This memorable, life changing journey will be a perfect balance of learning and recreation.

ITINERARY

14 Feb 2011
Depart the USA this evening. Overnight: On board the aircraft.

15 Feb 2011
Arrive Delhi this night. Our representatives will meet you as you exit Delhi airport customs and immigration, and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight: Delhi.

16 Feb 2011
Depart Delhi for Haridwar early in the morningby by train arriving mid-morning. Our representatives will meet you and transfer you to Rishikesh by road, a journey of 1 hour. Upon arrival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, register for the Ayurveda Conference. Rest of the day at leisure to wander in Rishikesh. Overnight: Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh.

17 – 20 Feb 2011
Attend Ayurveda Conference. Overnight: Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh.

21 Feb 2011
Attend the Ayurveda Conference till it ends, then after an early lunch, then depart Rishikesh for Haridwar train station by road, a journey of 1 hour to embark on a train forDelhi, arriving late at night. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Delhi.

22 Feb 2011
Depart for Agra by train, leaving early in the morning and wrriving 2-hours later. Spend the day sightseeing this city. Overnight: Agra.

23 Feb 2011
Depart at dawn to see the Taj Mahal as the sun comes up. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then depart for Jaipur by road, a drive time of 5 hours, stopping enroute at Fathepur Sikri. Overnight: Jaipur.

24 Feb 2011
Spend the day sightseeing in Jaipur. Overnight: Jaipur.

25 Feb 2011
Get up at leisure, and depart Jaipur by road for Delhi, a journey time of 5 hours. Overnight: Delhi.

26 Feb 2011
Spend the whole day sightseeing in Delhi. Overnight: Delhi.

27 Feb 2011
Spend the whole day at leisure, on your own, then transfer to the airport for your return flight. Overnight: On board your flight.

28 Feb 2011
Arrive the Americas this evening.

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Christine Cronin was born and raised in a small ski resort in Switzerland, growing up in a community that valued natural and healthy foods. Everything came from the garden or the neighboring farmers, giving her an appreciation for locally grown and organic foods. This lifestyle together with living with her family taught her to pick herbs and plants, which she used for basic health maintenance.

She moved to South East Asia where she complimented and supplemented her interest in natural health and healing, by learning about the many properties of local herbs and foods.

She has coupled this interest and knowledge with the desire to help others achieve great health through good nutrition and healthy supplements. Her quest to learn brought her to Ayurveda, and she is certified by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad , CA, as an Ayurvedic Instructor in Perfect Health.

Her desire is to give the greatest gift to all: true, vibrant health.

Registration: Basic tour $1,950 - land only; airfare to and from India is additional (estimated $1,300). "Single Room" is available at additional cost (although not during the A&Y conference). Price is per person in US funds based upon double occupancy. Fees increase on August 15 then again on January 16. $500 deposit required with registration, non-refundable. Fill the Registration Form and e-mail to Deepak Singh.

Additional information: E-mail: Deepak Singh, Spiritual Journeys, Inc., 262 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140. USA. Ph: 508-358-4267.