7-Day Meditation Retreat at Abhyantara Yoga School
Abhyantara Yoga School - Rishikesh · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
About this retreat
Abhyantara Yoga School in Tapovan, Rishikesh, runs this seven-day meditation retreat in the quiet Himalayan setting near the Ganga. It is for beginners as well as people who already practise meditation and yoga. Daily sessions cover yoga, meditation, pranayama and Shatkarma, with mantra chanting, satsang and mindfulness practice. Rooms are clean and simple, with Wi-Fi across the campus and purified drinking water at all hours. Guests have three sattvic vegetarian meals a day, with fruit and herbal tea in the afternoon. The package includes a guided excursion, an Abhyantara Yoga bag, T-shirt, neti pot and notebook, and a free pick-up from Dehradun Airport on arrival day, at 10 AM or 4 PM.
Benefits
- Quiet time to slow down and look inward
- Daily yoga, meditation, pranayama and Shatkarma
- Mantra chanting, satsang and mindfulness techniques
- Learning about Ayurvedic principles, nutrition and yogic living
- A group of fellow practitioners to share the week with
Inclusions
- Free pick-up from Dehradun Airport on arrival day, at 10 AM and 4 PM
- Standard room with necessary essentials
- Three sattvic meals daily, plus afternoon green tea
- Purified RO drinking water around the clock
- Wi-Fi across the campus
- Yoga, meditation, pranayama and Shatkarma sessions
- A guided excursion
- Abhyantara Yoga bag, T-shirt, neti pot and notebook
Exclusions
- Room heaters and air conditioning, if requested
- Travel insurance, airfare and visa fees
- Drop-off transport to Dehradun Airport or the Haridwar and Rishikesh railway stations
- Any other therapy or massage
- Stays beyond the course dates, subject to room availability
- Personal clothing and shoes, with extra layers for the season
- Personal hygiene items such as sunscreen and topical medicines
- Medical care, consultations and prescription medicines
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Personal yoga mats, props or clothing, unless provided
Accommodation
Standard Room
Who can join
Suits beginners wanting to learn meditation and yoga, experienced practitioners looking for deeper quiet, and anyone wanting a calm, relaxing break.
Frequently asked questions
What does the seven-day meditation retreat cover?
The retreat includes a stay, daily yoga and meditation sessions, and meals.
Where is Abhyantara Yoga School located?
It is in Rishikesh.
Which season suits the retreat best?
It runs all year, though spring and autumn bring the mildest weather for practising outdoors.
Can someone with a medical condition take part?
Guests with a medical condition should speak with their doctor and with the centre before joining.
What should I bring along?
Comfortable clothes for yoga, a meditation mat (optional), personal toiletries, any medicines you need and light walking shoes.