Retreats | Mother Yoga

Holi India Pilgrimage

March 17-27 2027

10 Nights • 11 Days Across Northern India

Join Nancy Nomellini of Mother Yoga Seattle and Jamie Monte of Nirvana Yoga NY for a sacred, immersive pilgrimage through India during the vibrant celebration of Holi. Together we’ll move through daily yoga, prayer, ritual, and meaningful cultural connection as we travel along the banks of the Ganges, visiting the holy cities of Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Varanasi. We’ll witness the sacred Ganga Aarti, walk ancient temple paths, and celebrate Holi in its homeland a powerful expression of renewal, unity, and joy that invites us to live with open hearts and deep reverence.

Our journey includes time with the respected family of Harish Johari, where living tradition, devotion, and wisdom are shared with warmth and authenticity. Throughout the retreat, we will support local artisans, family-run businesses, and community spaces, ensuring our presence directly gives back to the people who keep these spiritual and cultural lineages alive. This experience is more than travel it is a return to the roots of yoga, a celebration of beauty and connection, and a chance to honor India through presence, respect, and devotion.

Retreat Leaders

NANCY NOMELLINI

A devoted practitioner and international teacher with deep Eastern roots, she has been guiding students for nearly two decades, leading retreats, teacher trainings, workshops, and sacred pilgrimages throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Known for her depth, clarity, and sincerity, Nancy bridges ancient yogic wisdom with modern-day life, inviting students to experience yoga as a path of inquiry, embodiment, and transformation. At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to philosophy, compassion, and liberation as a lived practice, creating spaces where community, reflection, and meaningful connection can flourish while honoring care for people, animals, and the planet.

JAMIE MONTE

Jamie has been walking the path of yoga for over two decades, guided by breath, movement, and a deep devotion to the mystery. Her classes are a steady offering of lighthearted energy, creative sequencing, and spiritual depth. With mantra, mudra, and myth woven through her flow, Jamie holds space for transformation, where curiosity becomes clarity, and devotion cracks open the heart. Her practice is an invitation to meet yourself fully and move from that sacred place within.

"Celebrate the triumph of love over darkness through time honored traditions in the most ancient cities of the world "

Journey throughout Northern India

Delhi

Varanasi

Rishikesh

Haridwar

WHAT TO EXPECT

From the moment you arrive, every detail of the journey is thoughtfully held so you can fully rest into the experience. All accommodations, nourishing meals, guided excursions, and daily yoga and spiritual practice are included, allowing you to move with ease through the sacred rhythm of the pilgrimage. In Varanasi, you’ll stay along the river at Hotel Temple on the Ganges near Assi Ghat, waking before dawn for a sunrise boat journey across the Ganges as the city comes alive in prayer. Here, you’ll take part in a sacred Shiva Rudrabhishek ceremony, witness the powerful evening Ganga Aarti, visit beloved temples, experience a classical dance performance, and step into the artistry of traditional silk weaving. In Rishikesh, the days unfold through temple visits, sacred walks, gatherings with revered spiritual teachers, and the moving river ceremony at Parmarth Niketan, along with a visit to the historic Beatles Ashram, a place that still hums with creative and spiritual legacy.

In Haridwar, you’ll be welcomed into the warmth and tradition of Johari House, where daily life itself becomes practice. Here, you’ll participate in a traditional Yajna fire ceremony, experience the breathtaking devotion of the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, and learn through hands-on moments like an Ayurvedic cooking class, yantra painting, mantra chanting, and visits with local mala makers and artisans. Time will be set aside to wander vibrant markets, receive henna, and connect with the living culture of India in a way that feels personal and heartfelt. The journey culminates in the joyful celebration of Holi, where color, devotion, and community come together in a powerful expression of renewal, leaving you nourished, inspired, and deeply connected to the spirit of this sacred land.

RETREAT INCLUDES

Throughout our retreat