November 5 – 20, 2025
with Monica Voss, in association with Merit Travel
Discover three distinct areas of India in this exciting retreat adventure! The group will gather in Amritsar and spend the first 3 nights (November 5-8) acclimatizing to India and visiting the Golden Temple, spiritual centre of the Sikh religion. On November 8, we’ll transfer to the remote and beautiful Basunti Lodge (www.basunti.com) for 9 nights (November 8-17) for the yoga retreat portion of this trip. We conclude our adventure with 3 nights (November 17-20) in the Himalayan mountain towns of Dharamsala/McLeod Ganj, home to HH the Dalai Lama, after which you may stay on, travel elsewhere, return to Amritsar, Delhi or home.
Monica Voss has been a student and practitioner of yoga for 45 years. In addition to co-owning and directing at Esther Myers Yoga Studio in Toronto, Canada, Monica conducts workshops, retreats and teacher training internationally.
REGISTRATION
Your payment is separated into two parts. Yoga fee is $800. For room assignments and more information please contact Monica Voss, monica@estheryoga.com.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
- Single room throughout, $3950pp
- Single room in Amritsar and McLeod Ganj, shared room at Basunti, $3150pp
- Shared room throughout, $2750pp
All prices listed are in Canadian dollars and include taxes and agent’s fee.
Once you have registered with the Studio, contact Wendy Reis at Merit Travel (WReis@merittravel.com, 416 345-9726 x5320, 5343 Dundas St. W., 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M9B 6K5, 1-866-341-1777, https://merittravel.com), to pay for your assigned accommodation, meals and transfers package (one payment). www.basunti.com.
NB – Merit Travel cannot guarantee roommates for those without. If you request shared accommodation, you must be prepared to upgrade to single at the higher rate.
FLIGHTS
Please contact Wendy Reis, your travel agent or the web to book your flight in order to arrive in Amritsar on or before November 5. Departure date is as you wish.
INCLUDED
3 nights in Amritsar, 9 nights and 3 meals/day at Basunti, 3 nights and breakfast in McLeod Ganj, transfers among Amritsar, Basunti and McLeod Ganj, travel agent fee
NOT INCLUDED
Transportation to and from India and to and from Amritsar, other travel and excursions, taxis, etc., meals in Amritsar and McLeod Ganj, drinks, laundry, tips. Basunti Lodge is remote and will not accept visitors without sufficient emergency travel and medical insurance.
EMYS CANCELLATION POLICY
50% refund, fewer than 120 days but more than 60 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
No refund, 60 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
Cancellation policies for transportation, accommodation and meals are at the discretion of Merit Travel and the retreat venue. The Studio is not responsible for any refunds for transportation, accommodation or meals.
Trip cancellation and/or medical insurance is available from Merit Travel.