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21-Day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat at Abhayaranya

Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

About this retreat

This 21-day, 20-night retreat at Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh approaches weight through a whole change of lifestyle, not a quick diet. A team of yoga asana teachers, a nutritionist and an Ayurveda doctor guide you through the stay, with advice that takes your dosha into account. The daily routine includes two yoga asana sessions, pranayama and meditation, morning yogic cleansing (Jalneti) with mantra chanting, Ayurveda therapies and massages as the doctor advises, and three vegetarian meals, with special Ayurvedic meals if recommended. Workshops and in-house activities run on selected days. Highlights include tips for stepping away from screens and fast-paced living, a trek to a temple or waterfall, and discussions drawing on the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Please speak with your doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

  • Yoga, pranayama and meditation as part of a daily routine
  • May feel calmer and more aware of eating habits
  • Guidance from a nutritionist and an Ayurveda doctor
  • Time for discussion on yogic philosophy
  • Time outdoors, including a temple or waterfall trek

Itinerary

  1. Daily schedule

    The day starts at 6:00 AM, with yogic cleansing (Jalneti) at 6:30 and mantra chanting at 6:45. Asana, pranayama and meditation run from 7:00 to 8:30. Breakfast is at 9:30, an Ayurveda therapy at 11:00, and a workshop or in-house activity from noon on some days. Lunch is at 1:30 PM. Asana and meditation are from 5:00 to 6:30, dinner is at 7:30 and lights go off at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

  • Three vegetarian meals a day
  • Private consultation with Ayurveda doctors
  • Personalised Ayurvedic massages and therapies
  • Special Ayurvedic meals as advised by the doctor
  • Daily Ayurveda therapies recommended by the doctor
  • Two daily yoga asana sessions
  • Morning yogic cleansing and mantra chanting
  • Daily pranayama and meditation classes
  • In-house activities on selected days

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance and personal expenses such as laundry and calls
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Alcoholic and aerated drinks
  • Private yoga sessions
  • Flights and other transport
  • Visa fees and travel permits

Accommodation

  • Private Room

Who can join

Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first. No earlier yoga or meditation experience is needed.