India Retreat
Fall 2026
THE JOURNEY OF YOUR DREAMS
Bells ringing, devotional singing, cars honking, cow bells clanging, and vibrant turbans and saris popping bright against the sand dunes. The nostalgic scent of morning fires brewing up chai and spreading the scent of ginger and cardamom into the dawn will stay with you forever.
This journey will rouse your senses – thrill your taste buds, delight your ears, enchant your eyes, and truly touch your heart. We will experience temple puja (worship) and chanting, meet skilled craftspeople, breathe in the aroma of spice markets (and bring the best spices home)! And if you love shopping—spices, textiles, bangles, gems—India has it all.
Every day I will guide yoga classes and storytelling in carefully selected tranquil spots—a palace rooftop, the foot of a fort, a desert dune…
RAJASTHAN
Our adventure takes us on a rich and varied path through Rajasthan, India’s large north-western state full of tradition, contemporary dynamism, and fairytale palaces, forts, markets—and color everywhere.
Ancient trading routes crossing the Thar Desert brought wealth to the area’s warrior Rajput clans. Today’s Rajasthan comprises former Rajput kingdoms, each stoically holding on to their distinctive culture.
Jaislemer—Nagaur—Jodphur
Two threads will wind through all we do—spiritual and cultural.
Experience local Hindu worship, animistic traditions, poetry, varied devotional and local music, yoga classes, and storytelling to connect us to the heart of the land.
Our cultural thread brings us to luxurious heritage properties, spectacular forts and palaces, vibrant courtly traditions of dance, music, puppetry, sparkling interior design, richly embroidered textiles, robust cuisine, and of course crafts to see and buy.
TRAVEL DETAILS
Our adventure begins October 10th at the Delhi airport.
We will take a group flight from Delhi – Jaislemer on October 10th, 2026 at 12:35pm. You can either arrive in India on October 9th and book an airport hotel, or take an international flight that lands in Delhi at least 4-hours prior to our 12:35pm flight on October 10th.
To land in Delhi on October 9th, fly out of the US on October 8th. If you land early, we can help you book your October 9th hotel (not included in the trip cost).
We will journey the desert lands of Royal Rajasthan— Jaislemer, Nagaur, Jodphur, then finish our trip in Delhi.
Please reach out with any questions. We cannot wait to take this life-changing journey with you.
Nostalgically yours,
Bryn
PAYMENT DETAILS
Trip Inclusions:
-11 nights accommodation in luxe heritage properties
-All Breakfasts
-Several additional group meals
-In-India transportation (including 2 domestic flights)
-Airport transfers during the retreat (starting in Jaislemer)
-All excursions and entry fees for things on our itinerary
-Yoga and Storytelling with Bryn (almost daily)
-All taxes
-Indian Guide
Not Included:
-International Airfare
-India visa fees
-Travel Insurance (required)
-Snacks, some lunches and some dinners
-Alcoholic beverages
-Any excursions not included in the retreat itinerary
-Gratuities for hotel staff, drivers, and guides (please allow for about $100 in total)
-Any personal effects or room services
-Anything not listed in the inclusions
Shared Occupancy:
$7200 – After March 1st $7700
Total by Check or $2000 Deposit – Balance due by June 1st, 2026.
Single Occupancy:
$9300 – After March 1st $9800
Total by Check or $2000 Deposit – Balance due by June 1st, 2026.
*Payments can be made by cash, Zelle, Check or Credit Card. Payments made with a credit card will incur an additional 4% credit card fee.
If you are booking alone and we are unable to match you with a roomate, you will need to upgrade to Single Occupancy. *If you book as a shared and we cannot match you by June 1st, you will have the option to receive a full refund if you prefer not to pay for the single room supplement.
We will make matches on a first booked-first matched basis!
*Balances are due by June 1st, 2026
*No refunds after June, 1st, 2026
*Cancelation (must be done in writing to Bryn and confirmed) before June 1st, 2026 will recieve a refund minus $1000.
You will be sent our T&C’s that are specific to this retreat as soon as you ask Bryn via email or once you have made your deposit.
TAKING YOGIS TO INDIA SINCE 2008
Hi, my name is Bryn Chrisman. India has been calling me since 2008. I consider India the motherland and every visit here feels like a re-connection to a place that deeply nourishes.
I have traveled through the big cities like Delhi and Bombay, and traveled through Kerela, Tamil Nadhu, North India, and my favorite region, Rajasthan—the land of the Royals.
Teaching since 2003, Leading Teacher Trainings since 2006, and India retreat since 2008, I bring over two decades of study, practice, teaching, and travel to curate our rich journey through India.
The subject of Yoga is ancient, but it is also a living and breathing practice. We will move and travel with respect to the people and places, with appropriate cultural awareness and recognition of local and temple customs.
Joining us as point person and organizer extraordinaire before (and during) our journey is Chelsea Danae Sherburne.
Chelsea is a yoga teacher in Redlands, California, a world-wide traveler, and my India retreat 2nd hand woman.
INDIA FAQs
WHAT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS DO I NEED?
You need a valid passport (valid at least 6-months after the trip) and an Indian Visa. You can apply online for your India Visa about 45-days before departure.
DO I NEED ANY SHOTS?
Please discuss this with your Doctor. Rajasthan is relatively safe as the desert region, but you should discuss travel vaccination with your Doctor.
CAN I BOOK SHARED OCCUPANCY WITHOUT A ROOMATE?
Yes, you can. We will pair same-gender roomates together on a first come first serve basis. If you would book for a Shared Room but we do not have a same-gender match for you, you can either upgrade to the single room or receive a refund.
CAN I BOOK A SINGLE ROOM?
Yes, you can book a single room as they remain available. Once you make your deposit, we will email you and you can let us know if you want a shared or single.
FYI, men who book Shared should book with a roomate otherwise they will likely need to upgade to a single occupancy.
DO I NEED TO BE GOOD AT YOGA?
No, you do not. We will do simple daily yoga classes in the mornings (and sometimes early evenings). You may choose to take the classes or not.
We will have seperate sessions for storytelling.
WHEN DO I NEED TO MAKE MY DEPOSIT?
You can make your deposit as soon as you know you want to take this journey. We have a max group size of 14, and spots will sell out.
HOW MUCH EXTRA MONEY DO I NEED?
We ask you to budget an additional $50 for gratuities for the hotel staff and guides. There are also a few meals you will need to cover on your own.
In total, I would say you want around $400-500 in spending money, depending on how much you like to shop.
WHEN IS THE BALANCE DUE?
The balance is due on June 1st, 2026.