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14-Day Yoga Retreat at Maa Yoga Ashram

Maa Yoga Ashram (Arogyadham) - Rishikesh · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

About this retreat

This 14-day, 13-night retreat at Maa Yoga Ashram (Arogyadham) in Rishikesh sits between the Himalayas and the River Ganga. The ashram is green and quiet, with a warm community, comfortable rooms and vegetarian Indian food. Days follow an ashram rhythm: Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga, a fire ceremony (Hawan), a Ganga walk on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, mantra chanting, an Ayurvedic consultation, meditation and pranayama, and Ganesh Aarti. Depending on the length of the stay, there are also visits to local temples, ashrams and cultural events, as well as options such as spa services, mountain climbing and camping. It is open to everyone, whether new to yoga or experienced. A mat is available at the ashram.

Benefits

  • Time to deepen your yoga practice
  • May feel more rested, relaxed and balanced
  • Sattvic meals and herbal tea
  • A break from daily routine in a peaceful setting
  • Cultural experiences such as the Ganga Aarti

Itinerary

  1. Daily schedule

    Yoga in the Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles runs from 5:30 to 7:00 AM, followed by a Hawan fire ceremony. A Ganga walk takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Prasadam breakfast is at 8:30, mantra chanting at 9:00, and an Ayurvedic consultation with self-time from 10:00 to 1:00. Lunch is at 1:00 PM. Yoga, meditation and pranayama run from 4:00 to 5:30, Ganesh Aarti is at 6:00, dinner at 6:30, and lights go off at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Three Sattvic meals with herbal tea
  • Activities such as mountain climbing and camping, depending on the length of the stay
  • Spa services, depending on the length of the stay
  • Visits to cultural events and religious places such as the Ganga Aarti and Lakshman Jhula

Exclusions

  • Flights and train fares
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal spending
  • Optional activities beyond the programme
  • Medical or emergency care costs
  • Personal clothing and shoes, with extra layers in cooler seasons

Accommodation

  • Standard Room

Who can join

Everyone is welcome, whether new to yoga or experienced.