5-Day Mind, Body and Soul Wellness Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

This five-day retreat at Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh brings together yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and sightseeing in the foothills of the Himalayas, close to the Ganga. Each day has Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, pranayama and bandhas, meditation and yoga philosophy, along with yogic cleansing (Shatkarma) sessions and one Ayurvedic massage. Outings include the Rishikesh market, Bhootnath Temple, Ganga Aarti, a waterfall, a cave visit and forest trek, a sunrise visit to Kunjapuri Temple and a day trip to Haridwar. Guests stay in an air-conditioned or heated room and eat two sattvic vegetarian meals a day. Dehradun Airport pick-up is included, and a certificate of participation is given. All experience levels are welcome.

Benefits

• Time away from daily routine to rest and unwind
• Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation
• Yoga philosophy and yogic lifestyle learning
• Guided visits to temples, the Ganga Aarti and nature spots
• Certificate of participation

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Welcome ceremony from 6:00, introduction to pranayama and bandhas, Classical Hatha yoga, breakfast and a yoga philosophy session. After lunch, a Rishikesh market visit, Ashtanga Vinyasa or Classical Hatha practice and a yoga nidra session. Dinner, then rest.

2. Day 2

   Yogic cleansing theory, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and breakfast. Ayurvedic massage in the late morning. Lunch, then a Bhootnath Temple visit and the Ganga Aarti before dinner.

3. Day 3

   Yoga alignment class and breakfast. A waterfall, cave visit and forest trek, then outdoor lunch. Yoga philosophy session, dinner and a certification ceremony.

4. Day 4

   Pranayama, meditation and Classical Hatha yoga, then breakfast. A yogic talk, lunch, Ganga sightseeing and outdoor yoga before dinner.

5. Day 5

   Sunrise visit to Kunjapuri Temple at 5:00 AM, then breakfast. Haridwar sightseeing with lunch and a visit to the local market. Dinner and a retreat certification ceremony.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in an air-conditioned or heated room
• Two sattvic vegetarian meals per day
• Two yoga asana classes each day: Classical Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and alignment
• Daily pranayama and bandha practice
• Meditation sessions
• Yoga philosophy sessions
• Yogic cleansing (Shatkarma) theory and practical sessions
• One Ayurvedic massage
• Dehradun Airport pick-up
• Certificate of participation

Exclusions

• Air or train tickets to and from Rishikesh
• Airport transfers other than the Dehradun Airport pick-up
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and phone bills
• Extra meals, drinks or snacks
• Optional therapies or therapies not listed
• Accommodation before or after the retreat dates
• Drop-off transport after the retreat

Accommodation

• Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners alike, and anyone wanting to rest, deepen their yoga practice or reconnect with themselves.