5-Day Maa Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

Maa Yoga Ashram (Arogyadham) in Rishikesh offers yoga and meditation retreats of different lengths, so guests can choose what fits their time. This five-day stay follows a gentle daily rhythm of Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga, pranayama, meditation, a fire ceremony (hawan), mantra chanting and a Ganesh Aarti, with a doctor's consultation each morning. The programme suits beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and includes wellness and personal development workshops. Depending on the length of the stay, guests may also try mountain climbing or camping. Meals are Ayurvedic sattvic prasadam, and the ashram also offers sound therapy, spa therapies and hot spring baths.

Benefits

• A relaxing break for body, mind and spirit
• Several styles of yoga and meditation guided by trainers
• Wellness and personal development workshops
• Light sattvic meals
• Outings such as hiking, camping and cultural visits, depending on the length of stay

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   5:30 AM wake up. Yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa) from 6:00 AM, then a fire ceremony (hawan) at 7:00 AM. Ganga walk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 8:30 AM Ayurvedic breakfast (prasadam). 9:00 AM mantra chanting. 10:00 AM doctor's consultation, then rest. 1:00 PM Ayurvedic lunch. 4:00 PM yoga, meditation and pranayama. 6:00 PM Ganesh Aarti. 6:30 PM Ayurvedic dinner. 10:00 PM lights off.

Inclusions

• Yoga and meditation sessions
• Pranayama
• Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa yoga
• Doctor's consultation
• Ayurvedic sattvic meals (prasadam)
• Mountain climbing and camping, depending on the length of the retreat

Exclusions

• Flights and airport transfers, unless stated otherwise
• Personal or medical travel insurance, and trip cancellation cover
• Passport, visa and permit costs
• Meals outside the retreat itinerary
• Alcoholic and specialty drinks
• Laundry, phone calls, personal shopping, tips and donations
• Therapies, excursions and sightseeing not part of the package
• Medical care, consultations and prescription medicines
• Fees for early arrival or late departure, if not arranged beforehand
• Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
• Stays before or after the retreat dates
• Room upgrades and special requests

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners through to advanced practitioners.