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3-Day Yoga Retreat at Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh

Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

About this retreat

This 3-day yoga retreat at Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh sits in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganga. Experienced instructors lead traditional yoga, guided meditation and pranayama, alongside yogic philosophy, and meals are vegetarian. The setting is calm and supportive. The three days run as follows. Day 1 introduces pranayama, bandhas and classical Hatha yoga, with a philosophy session and Yoga Nidra. Day 2 begins with yogic cleansing, includes an Ayurvedic massage, a Bhootnath Temple visit and the Ganga Aarti. Day 3 focuses on alignment yoga and nature, with a waterfall visit, cave visit, forest walk and trekking, ending with a closing ceremony and retreat certificate. It suits individuals, couples, friends and solo travellers.

Benefits

  • Yoga for flexibility, posture and breathing
  • Meditation that may help you feel calm and focused
  • Pranayama practice for energy and ease
  • Time in a spiritual setting and in nature
  • A short wellness break from daily life

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Welcome and yoga foundation

    The day starts at 6:00 with a welcome ceremony, then pranayama and bandhas at 7:00 and classical Hatha yoga at 8:00. After breakfast there is a yoga philosophy session at 11:00, lunch at 12:30 and a local market visit at 1:30. Ashtanga Vinyasa or Hatha practice is at 4:00 PM, Yoga Nidra at 6:00, dinner at 7:00 and rest at 8:00 PM.

  2. Day 2: Wellness practice and spiritual experience

    A yogic cleansing session at 6:00 is followed by an Ashtanga Vinyasa class at 7:00, breakfast at 9:00 and an Ayurvedic massage at 10:00. After lunch there is a yoga philosophy session at 2:00, a Bhootnath Temple visit at 4:00 PM and the Ganga Aarti at 6:00. Dinner is at 7:00 and rest at 8:00 PM.

  3. Day 3: Nature experience and retreat completion

    An alignment yoga class at 6:00 is followed by breakfast at 8:00 and outdoor activities from 9:00, including a waterfall visit, cave visit, forest walk and trekking, with lunch outdoors. The Ganga Aarti is at 6:00 PM, then dinner and a certification ceremony with closing activities.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in a private room
  • Daily yoga and meditation sessions
  • Classical Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
  • Pranayama and breathing practices
  • Yoga philosophy sessions
  • Yogic cleansing session (theory and practice)
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Ayurvedic massage session
  • Vegetarian yogic breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Herbal tea and refreshments, as per centre policy
  • Rishikesh sightseeing, Bhootnath Temple visit and Ganga Aarti
  • Waterfall visit, cave visit, forest walk and trekking
  • Study material, if provided by the centre
  • Yoga retreat certificate
  • Yoga hall access, yoga mat and basic yoga facilities

Exclusions

  • Flights and train fares
  • Airport transfers, unless the centre states otherwise
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal spending such as laundry, calls and shopping
  • Optional activities and outings
  • Medical or emergency care costs

Accommodation

  • Standard Room

Who can join

Suitable for beginners, couples, friends and solo travellers.