Yan Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh

About this retreat

This 7-day, 6-night retreat is at Yan Retreat & Ayurveda Centre in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, in a green setting near the Ganga. It brings together Ayurveda check-ups, Panchakarma and naturopathy therapies, daily yoga classes and guided meditation. Programmes are planned around each guest, with guidance from experienced Ayurveda doctors. You stay in a standard room and eat sattvic vegetarian meals. The day starts at 6:00 AM with an early drink and a group yoga session, followed by breakfast, a morning therapy session and a nature walk. After lunch there is an evening therapy session, and the day ends with pranayama, meditation or a walk. Yoga styles include Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Bhakti. One complimentary Ayurveda therapy is included. Guests with health conditions should speak with their doctor and the centre first.

Benefits

• A week of yoga, pranayama and meditation by the Ganga
• May help you feel calmer, more focused and more flexible
• Personal guidance from Ayurveda doctors
• Practices you can carry home, such as breathwork and mindfulness

Itinerary

1. Daily schedule

   Wake-up at 6:00 AM, an early drink and a group yoga session from 7:30 AM, then breakfast. A morning therapy session at 9:30 AM is followed by a nature walk, rest and lunch. The evening therapy session runs from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, then a health drink or snack. Pranayama, meditation or an evening walk comes before dinner. Sleep is at 10:00 PM.

Inclusions

• Morning yoga class
• Evening pranayama and meditation class
• Therapeutic yoga and asana practice
• Yoga in Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Bhakti styles
• Trataka (candle gazing) meditation
• Mandala art meditation
• Ajapa japa meditation
• Mudras and mantra chanting
• Yoga nidra
• One complimentary Ayurveda therapy

Exclusions

• Sightseeing costs
• Excursions and activities outside the retreat schedule

Accommodation

• Standard Room

• Single Room

Who can join

Suits beginners, and guests who want a break from daily life to rest and recharge.

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