Wings to Freedom
The wanderlust of the Himalayas is a deep mystical pull that attracts aspirants to the greatest spiritual engine that fuels the quest of mankind. There is no place like the Himalayas and it reveals its magical bounty of abundance to an ardent explorer. Dr Pradeep Ullal, a Himalayan Yogi has spent many lifetimes meditating in these stunningly beautiful valleys, mountain tops, caves, river side forests. His wisdom, passion, childlike enthusiasm inspires aspirants to step into the Himalayan journey which is aptly termed as ‘Wings to Freedom’, which is successfully into its 10th edition in 2026.
We clicked upon the idea that we can combine the ‘Wings to Freedom’ journey along with the Kriya program. We welcome aspirants across the world who truly want to experience the true power of Himalayan Kriya yoga, and Maha Avatar Babaji’s blessings and exotic Himalayas in its monsoon glory.
Join us on this special journey to the Devabhoomi, the land of Gods and meditate in the caves and trek around exotic Mt Neelakanth and practice the finest essence of Himalayan Kriya Yoga in a chosen retreat in an exotic Himalayan paradise that will be chosen for its proximity.
FAQs
Traveling in the Himalayas is full of surprises. It is a mix of challenges and gifts. The wise ones realize that if we are aligned enough, we can receive the gifts and override the challenges along the way. Being in the company of an adept Yogi offers the benefits of receiving the healing transmissions and guidance which is crucial to sustaining a blissful and balanced journey. The Himalayas is stunningly beautiful with tough terrain and unpredictable weather and local transit situations. Hence it is better to get ready and expect the unexpected twists and turns along the path. In the words of many experienced journeyers of Wings to Freedom trips, it is an enriching, memorable, life-changing experience to travel and absorbs the energies of the remotest destinations in the Himalayas.
We expect all aspirants to study the terrain, altitude, temperature, and understand that the mountains are relentless and will not spare anyone who is unfit, lazy, and unaligned. Having a great intent or indomitable spirit is only the first important step towards readiness. Staying Mountain fit entails several months of preparation and also intelligent ways of sustaining the Kriya Yoga practices, cardiovascular flow, lung and muscular strength, and breath awareness while on the trip.
You will receive a fitness routine guideline in your mailbox when you sign up for the trip. We recommend Himalayan Kriya Yoga practices that are freely shared on the Kevala Foundation Channel on YouTube as basic level practice for daily routine. In addition, there are specific fitness regimes for high altitude training.
Our typical expeditions take about 10-12 days.
Though Wings to Freedom has completed 9 expeditions to date in the Himalayas, we are considering trips to exotic mountain destinations like Macchu Picchu, Kilimanjaro, Arunachala, and so on.
Wings to Freedom is a unique concept and offers the best of Himalayan Journeys to a true aspirant. Every trip is creatively unique. The tour is conceived, designed, coordinated with the help of professionals who understand the pulse of the travelers.
Traveling with Himalayan Yogi Pradeep is a unique experience in itself. Great opportunities present itself with the gracious blessing of the elemental gods. Everyone on the trip has witnessed life-transforming events including clearing of glaring challenges and obstacles along the way.
The trip remains blissfully memorable and experiential enriching. We learn to truly celebrate the blissful Himalayan energy and the spirit of wanderlust, daily practices of Kriya yoga, choicest world music, freewheeling fun, uproarious laughter of pure freedom, dancing spontaneously, meditating in the supercharged mountain caves, the thrill of mountain adventure, making lasting friendships, cultural exchanges, discovering higher thresholds during the fitness challenges, and scaling heightened awareness along the journey.
Attitude does take us to higher altitudes. It is truly relevant in the ‘Wings to Freedom’ journeys. The group sizes are usually manageable. The key factor of an enjoyable journey is the company you keep. We have a defined pre-qualification for participation- the right attitude. We welcome beings who are free-spirited, friendly, caring, generous in their gratitude, compassion, nature-loving, organic in their choices, and sensitive beings who value the eco-system of the Himalayan terrain, one of the greatest blessings on our planet earth.
