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6-Day Mindfulness Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh

Abhyasa Yogmath - Rishikesh · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

About this retreat

Abhyasa Yogmath is an ashram set among forests in Rishikesh, away from the noise of town. This six-day retreat follows a simple gurukul-style routine of traditional Hatha yoga, guided meditation, pranayama and yoga nidra, with lessons in yogic philosophy and mindfulness. Food is organic sattvic, grown on site and cooked in the traditional way. Evenings bring chanting, kirtan, bhajans, mantra recitation and aarti, followed by an hour of silence (Maun). The week includes nature and waterfall walks, a silent day for reflection, and ends with a sound bath with singing bowls. It suits beginners and intermediate practitioners.

Benefits

  • Time to slow down in a quiet forest setting
  • Daily Hatha yoga, meditation and pranayama
  • Chanting, kirtan, bhajans and aarti in the evenings
  • An hour of silence each evening and a silent day for reflection
  • May help you feel calmer and more focused

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Check in at 1:00 PM, orientation and tea at 4:00 PM, evening yoga, aarti at 7:00 PM and an hour of silence (Maun).

  2. Day 2

    Morning tea and prayers, group Hatha yoga and pranayama, breakfast, meditation or yoga nidra, evening yoga, then chanting, kirtan and spiritual music and an hour of silence.

  3. Day 3

    The same rhythm as Day 2, with a nature and waterfall walk in the morning.

  4. Day 4

    Morning detoxification practice, breakfast, meditation or yoga nidra, evening yoga, chanting and kirtan, and an hour of silence.

  5. Day 5

    A silent day for inner reflection, with group Hatha yoga, a nature and waterfall walk, meditation or yoga nidra, evening yoga and chanting.

  6. Day 6

    Sunrise meditation and silent walk at 6:00 AM, then a sound bath with singing bowls and yoga nidra at noon. Check out at 2:00 PM.

Inclusions

  • Morning and evening Hatha yoga sessions
  • Guided meditation and pranayama
  • Yoga nidra
  • Organic sattvic meals
  • Yogic philosophy and mindfulness teachings
  • Chanting, kirtan, bhajans, mantra recitation and aarti
  • Nature and waterfall walks
  • Sound bath with singing bowls on the final day

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 both beginners and intermediate practitioners.