21 Day Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing, Ayurveda & Holistic Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

This retreat is designed to give you time to reset your nervous system through a range of planned activities.

The traditional yoga school in Rishikesh is known for Yoga Alliance-certified yoga teacher training and yoga retreats, offering courses of different durations and styles, including 100-, 200-, 300-, and 500-hour yoga teacher training courses in India, as well as short-term specialized courses such as 85-hour prenatal yoga TTC, 50-hour Yin yoga TTC, aerial yoga TTC, Ayurveda TTC, and sound healing TTC. The courses are suitable for residential and online participants of different levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.

The traditional yoga ashram is inspired by the ancient Gurukul Pratha and follows the classical guru–shishya approach to learning. Students learn and grow under the supervision of experienced teachers who guide them throughout the process.

Yoga Retreat in India – Introduction

Discover tranquility at this yoga and healing retreat in Rishikesh. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the retreat combines yoga sessions with relaxation and healing practices, helping you connect with your inner self away from the chaos of everyday life.

Retreat Schedule & Important Dates

Group 1

• Official arrival date: 2nd of every month
• Welcome ceremony and orientation: 3rd of every month
• Retreat ends: 21st of every month
• Departure: 22nd of every month
• Check-in and check-out: from 11:00 onwards, until 17:00

Group 2

• Official arrival date: 9th of every month
• Welcome ceremony and orientation: 10th of every month
• Retreat ends: 28th of every month
• Departure: 29th of every month
• Check-in and check-out: from 11:00 onwards, until 17:00

Why should you join a yoga retreat in Rishikesh?

The fast-paced and chaotic nature of modern life can make it difficult to slow down, connect with nature, and discover your true self. Long working hours and the constant pursuit of success can leave little time to connect with and express your emotions.

This 21-day yoga and meditation retreat in Rishikesh provides an opportunity to renew and reconnect with your inner self through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and holistic practices.

Spending time in nature can support a greater sense of well-being. This retreat offers an opportunity to step away from everyday stress and focus on personal well-being in a peaceful environment.

Unlike many intensive yoga programs, this retreat takes a gentler approach, with an emphasis on healing and meditation. The practices are designed to help you reconnect with yourself, nature, and like-minded people.

• Connect with nature and disconnect from technology
• Experience traditional yogic life in an ashram
• Surround yourself with positive energy
• Learn more about yoga and its benefits
• Take part in guided spiritual excursions in Rishikesh
• Connect with your emotions in a healthy way

21 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat Curriculum

Yoga Sessions

Every day throughout the retreat, take part in Hatha yoga and Vinyasa Flow sessions designed to help you move your body and connect your mind and breath with your movements. The practices encourage relaxation and reconnection with yourself and are suitable for beginners.

Yogic Cleansing

Yogic cleansing, also known as Shatkarma kriyas, consists of cleansing techniques designed to clear the nasal passages, support easier breathing, and prepare the mind and body for pranayama practices.

Pranayama Session

Pranayama sessions introduce breathing techniques designed to help relieve stress during and after the retreat. These practices provide an opportunity to turn inward, step away from external distractions, and cultivate a sense of inner calm.

Meditation Session

Daily meditation sessions introduce techniques for sitting quietly, observing your feelings without judgment, and developing a regular meditation practice that can be continued after the retreat.

Sound Healing Session

A sound healing session with Tibetan singing bowls offers a soothing experience through gentle vibrations, helping you relax and connect with your inner self.

Ayurvedic Therapies

During the retreat, two complimentary Ayurvedic therapies of your choice are included to help you relax and rejuvenate. Available therapies include:

Abhyanga Massage

An Ayurvedic full-body massage using warm oils, traditionally practiced to promote relaxation, support lymphatic drainage, and nourish the skin.

Shirodhara

A traditional Ayurvedic treatment in which warm medicated liquid is poured onto the centre of the forehead in a continuous, rhythmic flow.

Akshitarpan and Nasya

Akshitarpan, an Ayurvedic therapy focused on the eyes, and Nasya, a therapy involving the nasal passages, are commonly used together to support eye comfort and clear the nasal tract.

Basti

Kati Basti, Janu Basti, and Greeva Basti use a dough ring to contain warm medicated oil over specific areas of the body. These therapies are traditionally used to support relaxation and relieve discomfort.

• Kati Basti: lower back and spine
• Janu Basti: knees
• Greeva Basti: neck and upper shoulders

Cultural Excursion

During the retreat, take part in two cultural excursions around Rishikesh to discover the local culture and connect with the local community.

Sample Schedule for the Retreat

• 06:00–07:30 Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Flow
• 07:40–08:40 Pranayama, Kriya, Mudra, and Bandha
• 08:45–09:30 breakfast
• 09:30–10:00 Mantra and Kirtan
• 12:30–13:30 lunch
• 13:30–14:30 rest
• 15:30–16:00 tea break
• 16:00–17:30 Hatha Yoga Workshop
• 17:45–18:45 traditional and dynamic meditation
• 18:45–19:00 Yoga Nidra
• 19:15–20:00 dinner
• 22:00 lights out

The schedule is subject to change, and the final weekly schedule will be provided at the beginning of the course.