5-Day Ayurveda Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

Arogyadham Retreat and Wellness in Rishikesh runs this five-day Ayurveda retreat in a quiet, riverside setting at the foot of the Himalayas. Guests follow a daily routine of yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, pranayama and a doctor-guided Ayurvedic consultation and therapy, with the therapy planned after the consultation. Days start early with yoga and a fire ceremony, and end with Ganesh Aarti and a simple prasadam dinner. Meals are organic vegetarian with herbal tea, and the room is a Deluxe Room. The retreat welcomes beginners and regular practitioners, and anyone interested in Ayurveda who wants a calm, restful stay by the Ganga. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the centre first.

Benefits

• Time to rest in a peaceful Himalayan setting
• Daily yoga, meditation and pranayama
• Ayurvedic consultation, with therapy chosen by the doctor
• Ayurveda traditionally looks at body type (Doshas) when planning care
• May help you feel more relaxed and balanced

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   5:00 AM wake up. Yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa) from 5:30 AM, then a fire ceremony at 7:00 AM. 7:30 AM Ganga walk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 8:30 AM breakfast (prasadam). 9:00 AM mantra chanting. 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Ayurvedic consultation and therapies. 1:30 PM Ayurvedic lunch. 3:00 PM meditation and yoga nidra. 4:00 PM pranayama. 5:00 PM yoga. 6:30 PM Ganesh Aarti. 7:30 PM dinner (prasadam). 10:00 PM lights off.

Inclusions

• Deluxe Room accommodation
• Three organic vegetarian meals with herbal tea
• Yoga sessions: Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa
• Meditation and yoga nidra
• Pranayama
• Nature walk at Ganga Ghat (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
• Ayurvedic consultation
• Ayurvedic therapy as prescribed after the doctor's consultation

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

• Deluxe Room

Who can join

Suits beginners and experienced yoga practitioners, and travellers interested in Ayurveda who want a restful, spiritual stay by the Ganga.

Frequently asked questions