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Maa Ashram Ayurveda Retreat in Rishikesh

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

About this retreat

This is a one-day Ayurveda retreat at Maa Yoga Ashram (Arogyadham) in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The ashram has a traditional feel and stands near the Ganga. No earlier experience of yoga or Ayurveda is needed. You begin with a personal consultation with an Ayurveda expert, who chooses suitable therapies for your body type. The day includes morning yoga, a fire ceremony, mantra chanting, an Ayurvedic consultation and therapy, pranayama, meditation, a Ganesh Aarti and three sattvic vegetarian meals served as prasadam, free of onion and garlic. Programmes at the ashram are described as including Panchakarma, stress management, rejuvenation and weight management. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and with the ashram first. You can stay in private or shared accommodation.

Benefits

  • A day of yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic care in a quiet ashram
  • May help you feel relaxed and refreshed
  • Meals prepared along sattvic and Ayurvedic lines
  • Chance to see the Ganga Aarti and nearby sights

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa) from 5:30 AM, with a Ganga walk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Fire ceremony at 7:30 AM, Ayurvedic breakfast, mantra chanting, then a consultation and therapy from 10:30 AM. Lunch at 1:30 PM. Pranayama, meditation and yoga from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Ganesh Aarti, dinner at 7:30 PM, and lights out at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation for the length of the stay
  • Three sattvic meals with herbal tea
  • Visits to places such as the Ganga Aarti and Lakshman Jhula
  • Yoga in several styles and guided meditation
  • Spa-style services and activities such as camping, depending on the length of stay

Exclusions

  • Flights, visa and travel costs
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal clothing, shoes and hygiene items
  • Insurance
  • Private trips outside those the school organises
  • Stay beyond the retreat dates

Accommodation

  • Standard Room

Who can join

Suits beginners, busy professionals, senior citizens and anyone wanting a spiritual and wellness break.

Frequently asked questions

What is Maa Yoga's retreat about?

It is a wellness programme that brings together yoga, Ayurvedic therapies, sattvic diet and spiritual practice, aiming to bring body, mind and spirit into harmony.

Is a health consultation part of the stay?

Yes. You have a one-to-one consultation at the start, and meals and your plan may be adjusted afterwards.

Which yoga styles are practised?

Hatha yoga, gentle restorative yoga, pranayama, guided meditation and yoga philosophy.

Is Maa Ashram suitable for beginners?

Yes, it suits beginners as well as experienced guests.

How long do the ashram's programmes run?

This programme is for 1 day. Stays at the ashram can run from a few days up to longer detox and Panchakarma programmes.