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7-Day Yoga Retreat at Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh

Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

About this retreat

This seven-day yoga retreat at Yoga Ayurveda School in Rishikesh brings yoga, Ayurveda and sightseeing together near the Ganga and the Himalayas. Daily classes cover Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and alignment, with pranayama, meditation, bandhas, yoga philosophy and yogic cleansing (Shatkarma), plus one Ayurvedic massage. Outings include Ganga Aarti, Bhootnath Temple, a waterfall trek, a cave visit and forest walk, a sunrise visit to Kunjapuri Temple, and day trips to Devprayag and Haridwar. Guests get two vegetarian meals a day, herbal tea, study materials, a school T-shirt and bag, Wi-Fi, a one-time Dehradun Airport pick-up and a retreat completion certificate. The programme welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners, with flexible joining dates through the year.

Benefits

  • Time to rest and step away from digital and city stress
  • Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation
  • An introduction to a yogic lifestyle and Ayurvedic wellness practices
  • Guided visits to temples, waterfalls and sacred sites
  • A completion certificate

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Pranayama, meditation and an introductory Hatha session, then a welcome ceremony and orientation. After lunch, leisure time and light yoga before dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Meditation, pranayama and Hatha yoga, then yogic cleansing theory (Shatkarma) and an Ayurvedic massage. Self-study, rest and evening yoga.

  3. Day 3

    Meditation and yoga, then a waterfall trek, cave visit and forest walk with an outdoor meal. Relaxation and light meditation in the evening.

  4. Day 4

    Pranayama, meditation and Hatha yoga, a yoga philosophy class, then a Bhootnath Temple visit and the Ganga Aarti.

  5. Day 5

    Sunrise visit to Kunjapuri Temple at 5:00 AM, breakfast, meditation in nature, local sightseeing and evening yoga.

  6. Day 6

    Morning yoga, then a Devprayag tour to see the confluence, lunch on the tour, rest and an evening meditation.

  7. Day 7

    Final yoga session and meditation, breakfast, a closing ceremony and certificate distribution. Lunch, then departure.

Inclusions

  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Daily Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa classes
  • Daily pranayama and meditation sessions
  • Yoga philosophy and yogic lifestyle classes
  • Yogic cleansing (Shatkarma) sessions
  • One complimentary Ayurvedic massage
  • Two vegetarian meals per day
  • Herbal tea and filtered drinking water
  • Yoga study materials, school T-shirt and bag
  • One-time airport pick-up from Dehradun
  • Guided sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Ganga Aarti, temple visits, nature excursions, waterfall trek and forest walk
  • Devprayag and Haridwar sightseeing
  • Kunjapuri Temple sunrise excursion
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Student support
  • Yoga retreat completion certificate

Exclusions

  • Flights, train tickets and other travel costs
  • Airport drop-off
  • Visa charges for international guests
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping and phone calls
  • Additional spa or wellness therapies
  • Extra meals, snacks and drinks not mentioned
  • Adventure activities not in the itinerary
  • Medical expenses and emergency services
  • Personal donations and temple entry charges, if applicable
  • Anything not listed in the inclusions

Accommodation

  • Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced practitioners who want to rest and recharge.