What To Pack For A Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh?

• At least 2 pairs of leggings – you’re in them all day, everyday.

• A journal - I guarantee you will be feeling all the feelings, so it’s a great habit to write these down at the end of each day.

• A variety of different colour pens and a highlighter - to make your notes easy to refer back to.

• A yoga mat - most academy’s will provide them, but I prefer to have my own. I use Jade’s travel mat, I can easily fit it into my backpack and it’s durable

• Tiger balm, ibuprofen and a massage ball - your body will ache. There is a fantastic organic shop that sells Tiger balm amongst a bunch of other useful goods. You can find it here.

• Sleeping tablets - to help you get over the first day or two of jetlag. Don’t push through it like I did as you will struggle to make it to the end of the first week

• Frizz-free hair serum - humidity is not your friend.

• Dr Bronners Liquid Soap - works as a body wash and laundry detergent! They come in travel size too.

• Travelad - just for peace of mind. It’s natural

Resources:

• XECurrency Converter App - download indian rupee, so that you can check the conversion rate without needing wifi.

• Maps me App - again, download the map of Rishikesh before you go, so that you have a map on your phone without needing wifi.

• Google Translate - again, download hindi onto the app before you go. I tried to learn a word a day (amongst everything else I was learning!) - the locals really appreciate it.