7-Day Yoga Retreat for Relaxation in Rishikesh

About this retreat

Sri Krishna Yoga Foundation (SKY) in Rishikesh offers this seven-day retreat built around rest and simple, practical yoga. Mornings begin with mantra chanting and meditation, joints and glands exercises, and breathing and pranayama. The rest of the day holds contemplative walking or discussion, digestive breathing, Hatha yoga or spiritual counselling, and yoga nidra with meditation before dinner. The programme aims to teach yoga techniques that guests can keep up at home. It also covers mindfulness practice, yoga therapy, jal neti (nasal cleansing), satsang and a visit to a natural place. Guests have a stay with three vegetarian meals a day, check-in and check-out at 11:00, and a retreat certificate.

Benefits

• Time for rest and reflection
• Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama
• Practical yoga techniques to carry home
• Spiritual counselling and satsang
• May help you feel calmer and more relaxed

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   5:30 AM wake up. 6:00 to 7:00 AM mantra chanting and meditation. 7:00 to 8:00 AM joints and glands exercises. 8:10 AM breathing and pranayama. 9:00 AM breakfast. 11:00 AM contemplative walking or discussion and questions. 12:30 PM lunch. 2:00 PM digestive breathing. 4:00 PM herbal tea. 4:30 PM Hatha yoga or spiritual counselling. 6:00 PM yoga nidra and meditation. 7:00 PM dinner. 9:00 PM lights off.

Inclusions

• Stay
• Three vegetarian meals daily
• Yoga and meditation
• Mantra chanting (prayer)
• Full yoga therapy series
• Joints and glands exercises
• Breathing yoga and pranayama
• Digestive breathing
• Hatha yoga
• Spiritual counselling
• Yoga nidra
• Jal neti (nasal cleansing)
• Satsang
• Visit to a natural place
• Certification

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

• Single Room

• Double Room

Who can join

Suits anyone who wants to rest, build healthy habits and learn practical yoga.

Frequently asked questions