"We will travel to the Kumoan Himalayas
Timing aligned to the Autumnal Equinox 
To several rarified high Prana sacred sites
Immersed in epic Shakti
We will study, practice and Live a coherent
and somewhat radical unique view on Yoga and Ayurveda
Using the protocols and practices of the
Navratri Seasonal Restorative Cleanse."

Where the modern world has all of its 'Lifehacks' for cleansing and restoring, Taditional Ancient India has the Navratri Restorative Cleanse, 3000 year old knowledge which encompasses practically every 'LifeHack' popular now!  

Navratri literally means ‘The Nine Nights’ and typically refers to a period of nine days at the vernal and autumnal equinox. Traditionally, it is these nine days that are by far the most optimal time to cleanse and rejuvenate oneself.

Navratri is also known as Devi Puja (Goddess Worship) - the nine nights of the great Goddess Durga as she battles the greatest demons, or forces of imbalance, a legend redolent with meaning for us all.

Navratri is typically practiced by hundreds of millions of people every year, although very very few practice the Ayurveda and Yoga facets, which are profound and very rewarding practices that create a basis of true abiding wellness and longevity.

For nine nights we will be Being in a way that clears congestion, open channels, cleanses the colon, liver and blood, quells inflammation, boosts metabolism, lightens the body, clears psychological programs, refines awareness, elevates consciousness and nourishes the heart.

You'll see the incredible depth that is possible when the ‘cleanse’ facet is just one part of a much larger overall restorative protocol.

Once you have this empowerment you will be able to accomplish such a restorative cleanse every equinox and thus go deeper twice a year with specific approaches according to what is needed.

Overall Schedule:

✦ 21st September: Arriving in Patnagar Airport (PGH) - we will pick you up in Patnagar Airport and bring you to Dunagiri Retreat Center - You can also arrive to Dunagiri by your own means, for instance, a Taxi from Rishikesh - On the drive to Dunagiri we will stop at Neem Karori Baba's Ashram which the likes of Ram Das and Steve Jobs have made quite famous!

✦ 22nd September - 2nd October - We will Immerse in the 'Nine nights of Navratri' practices

✦ 3rd October - Immersion ends - We will bring you back to Patnagar as part of the package and/or assist you to wherever you wish to go - Prashanti will continue to the High Himalayas and some may choose that.


A typical day on retreat:

The basic schedule at Dunagiri includes experiencing a combination of practice sessions, classes, workshops, intermediate level hikes, forums, meals, consultations, free time, and visits to authentic ancient temples and caves and other powerful places!

✦ 6am Surya Trataka Meditation

✦ 8am Yoga (Asana, Pranayama)

✦ 10am Navratri breakfast

✦ 11am Class/Discussion

✦ 2pm Navratri lunch

✦ 3pm Class/Hike/Workshop (sometimes all at once)

✦ 6pm Navratri dinner

A practically mythic retreat center owned by precious brother Piyush Kumar. Prashanti has been here at least 20 times over the years. It is rustic and yet high quality and comfortable. It is in the middle of a whole orb of sacred sites. Dunagiri lies:

~ 3 km from Dunagiri Temple, a major potent esoteric Goddess Temple, Dunagiri Maa Mandir.

~ 2 km below Sukha Devi Temple, a location which has been worshiped at not for 3 centuries, not for 3 millennia, but for 3 Yugas! Created by SukhDev, Ved Vyas’s son!

~ 5 km from the legendary Avatar Babaji's cave, which you can actually see from Dunagiri Retreat Center

~ 7 km from Mansa Devi Temple - a very ancient potent 'wishfulfilling' Goddess Temple

~ 5 km from Pandukol hill, the mountain on top of which Arjuna and the Pandava brothers hid out in their last year of their exile.

~ 17 km from the town of Dwarahat, the mountain version of Dwarka, the Mountain kingdom of Krishna, where there is a gorgeous, ancient Shiva temple.

We will likely go to all of the above places. If you are concerned about the difficulty of the walks, reach out and we can give you a detailed description of the distance and elevation. The longest walk will likely be four hours, the shortest - twenty minutes. Typically the last stretch up to a temple is a bit steep, but the paths are well trodden and usually by very old people too.

As a Vedic ‘Acharya’, a Teacher and Practitioner of Ayurveda, Yoga and Jyotisha, an Activist and a Western Scientist, Prashanti de Jager’s study of full spectrum wellness has evolved since 1985, with fifteen of the last 35 years living in India, including 8 with 'Papaji' in Lucknow.

Prashanti’s background is multidimensional; from a Masters in AeroSpace Engineering (the Science of Flow) with further postgraduate studies in Electrical Biophysics to being a Professional Dancer, EMT, Ethnopharmacologist, Ecological Medicine activist and a Grateful Dad.

Prashanti studies and practices many of the facets of the Veda Mandala (a whole Mandala of interwoven Vedic Sciences); Advaita (non-dual), Dhanurveda (Yoga of the Bow), BhutaVidya (Entities), Yatra (Journey), Tantra (Primordial Power), Hasta (Palmistry), Mantra (Soul Sonics), Vastu Shastra (Science of Design), Vedas (Primordial Knowledge), Jyotisha (astrology), Raja Yoga, Yagna (Fire Ritual), Ayurveda, The Yoga of Time, and Darpana (The Yoga of Relationships) for the last four decades and has taught them for three. He has truly remarkable and rare Teachers.

Prashanti is known for his ability to articulate Vedic Knowledge in terms of Western Science and in ways readily accessible to those with no previous experience in these topics. Amongst his specialities are the Epigenetics of Rasayana Longevity Herbs, Vastu Shastra, Medical Anthropology, Yoga of Archery, Tejas Yoga, Vak Yoga, SamaJiva Masculine/Feminine Balancing and Medicine Making. He is considered one of the World's experts on 'Ayurvedic Herbs' and is the founder of the largest Organic herb company in India: Organic India.

The cost of the immersion includes :

1. Travel from Patnagar to Dunagiri Retreat Centre and back

4. Lunch on the way to Dunagiri

5. Accommodation and Food at Dunagiri

6. All taxis taken from Dunagiri during the retreat as a group

7. Teaching fees and class materials

7. Special Navratri foods and herbs/protocols 

Not including:

1) Your International travel to and from Patnagar

2) Your travel beyond Dunagiri except to Patnagar

3) Tips you may wish to give workers/porters/servers

4) Incidentals, snacks, shopping, meals when going to markets

5) Private sessions/consultations

6) Extra or solo trips taken in taxis to/from Dunagiri during the retreat period

Note: The retreat cost includes your taxi back to Patnagar only if it’s on the day the retreat ends and only if it’s arranged and booked by us at least 3 days before. If you choose to go anywhere else / on any other day that is up to you to organize and pay for (we will assist with ideas and organizing for sure).


Retreat Costs are based on the type of room available

Standard Rooms
These are the more basic rooms - they are traditional, generally colder, a longer walk away from the shared spaces, have stone walls, small storage options and hot bucket bath areas!

Premium and Deluxe Rooms
These are newer, warmer, have a shower, are more modernly finished and furnished, with larger storage space.

Deluxe Rooms
These are the largest rooms, with a separate sitting area or balcony, and have the best views

All rooms have hot water, towels, a kettle, comfy beds, with heating pads if necessary.

Those who have attended a 10+ day immersion with either Prashanti are welcome to a $108 discount.

In the past we have taught the Navratri Restorative Cleanse (NRC) in the mountains itself. Now, each year, we focus on important new knowledge not limited to the entry level NRC course. So it is suggested, but not necessary, for attendees to take the NRC course before coming.

Register your interest via the button at the top & bottom of this page and we will be in contact with you. You will then receive further information regarding the retreat - travel, booking etc. You are also welcome to request a discovery call with either of us to ask anything you like.

Connect with Prashanti online : click here

We so look forward to this!