7-Day Yoga Retreat at Ayu Anandam

About this retreat

Ayu Anandam (Ayu Yoga Kulam) in Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh, offers a seven-day yoga retreat for those who want to build their practice and spend time in nature. Guests learn foundational postures, breathing techniques, pranayama, meditation, the Yoga Sutras and yoga philosophy, along with yogic cleansing (kriyas), and a daily therapy of about 1.5 to 2 hours. The week moves through themes, from grounding and movement to a nature day with a sunrise meditation and waterfall hike, then deepening practice with Ashtanga basics and Iyengar yoga with props, and a farewell with a closing gratitude meditation. Meals are sattvic vegetarian, with detox water daily. Experienced instructors guide guests of all levels, and sessions are shaped to each guest's level.

Benefits

• Learning foundational yoga postures, breathing and alignment
• Time in the calm of the Himalayan foothills
• May help you feel calmer and more relaxed
• Guided meditation, sound bath and yoga nidra
• Space for journaling, reflection and connecting with others

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival day.

2. Day 2: Grounding and connection

   Morning pranayama and meditation, classical Hatha yoga, an introduction to yoga philosophy, restorative yoga and breath work, and the Ganga Aarti by the river.

3. Day 3: Movement and breath

   Pranayama and a silent meditation walk, a dynamic Hatha flow, lifestyle counselling on building a yogic routine, sound therapy and evening yoga nidra.

4. Day 4: Immersing in nature

   Sunrise meditation at a nearby hill, light yoga in nature, brunch, a nature excursion or waterfall hike, rest and reflection, and an evening chanting session.

5. Day 5: Deepening the practice

   Pranayama and mantra chanting, Ashtanga basics, a workshop on alignment and posture, Iyengar yoga with props and a candlelight meditation.

6. Day 6: Releasing and letting go

   Sunrise pranayama and silent meditation, gentle flow yoga, a chakra balancing session, art therapy or journaling, a sound bath with yoga nidra and a farewell dinner.

7. Day 7: Departure

   Closing ceremony with a gratitude meditation, a light yoga session, farewell breakfast and check-out between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Personal stay
• Sattvic vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Morning and evening yoga sessions
• Daily detox water
• Pranayama practice and basic breathing techniques
• Foundational asanas
• Yoga Sutras and yoga philosophy
• Guided meditation sessions
• Yogic cleansing (kriyas)
• Sound therapy
• Daily therapies of 1.5 to 2 hours

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

Frequently asked questions