Yoga Retreats and The Practice of Slowing Down | Himangee Raviya

“These small practices can make you mindful and make your mind recharged. And I think that’s what retreat is. To really slow down and just be within yourself.”  What happens when we step away from everyday life and create space to truly practice the inner, still and silent, yoga?  In today’s conversation, I speak with yoga teacher and retreat leader Himangee Raviya about yoga retreats, sadhana, meditation, and the deeper meaning of yoga. Himangee shares how yoga became a constant in her life, how she came to lead retreats across India, and why a retreat can offer a powerful container for going deeper into practice.  We explore   Raja Yoga and Bhakti Yoga The relationship between asana and meditation The role of nature and setting in retreat Why real yoga practice continues even when we return to everyday life Himangee also shares simple ways to create your own retreat at home, including morning journaling, breath awareness, yoga, nourishing food, yoga nidra and intentional time alone. For yoga teachers, she offers advice on starting a retreat with a small group of students and shares what she has learned in her own retreats. I loved this conversation about slowing down, coming home to yourself, deepening your sadhana and discovering that retreat can be a practice, not just a destination.  Find Himangee on Instagram: @Himangee And if you’re still considering, we have two rooms remaining for our Yog Sadhana Retreat Sri Lanka, February 1-8 2027. Special discounts for members of a Curious Yogi Online Community. Come study, play and live your yoga beyond the ordinary.  In oneness,  Bobbi  Thanks for listening!  💭Support the podcast! Join a Curious Yogi Community Membership for monthly live satsang or Yog Sadhana Practice Membership for All Access to my live classes 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one.  💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel   💭Join me on Retreat in India, Scandinavia or Sri Lanka Learn more  HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! 🙏♥️✨