Yoga Retreats in India at Rishikesh Yogpeeth
Rishikesh Yogpeeth provides 3, 7 & 14 days affordable yoga retreats in India. Yoga retreats are a great way to hit the reset button on life. The first step towards experiencing a good yoga and meditation retreat is making a commitment to your mental and physical health. If you lead a stressful and hectic life, then making your health a priority will help you find your balance and center once again.
Yoga Retreat in India offered by Rishikesh Yogpeeth at Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram is designed to help you gain clarity and reignite your passion for life. Take home a practice that can revive your energy and keep you feeling and looking your best.
Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh: An Overview
| Program Name | Yoga Retreats in Rishikesh |
| Level | Beginner to Advance |
| Duration | 3, 7, 14 Days |
| Accommodation | Private |
| Food | 3 Vegetarian meals |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Venue | Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram |
| Location | Rishikesh |
| Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant, Dehradun |
Yoga Retreat Fee and Details
All our retreats run throughout the year without any exception of month or weather. The duration of retreats oscillates from 3 days to 14 days to cater practical needs of our guests in terms of time availability, leave the situation or the health conditions.
3-Day Yoga Retreat
7-Day Yoga Retreat
14-Day Yoga Retreat
Key Takeaways
- 5:30 am gong bell rings to wake you up nice and early
- The morning begins with Yogic cleansing (jalneti) Followed by Mantra chanting
- Some time dedicated to the conscious breathing-Pranayama
- A well-structured asana practice
- Wholesome breakfast served at 9:00 am
- A noon session to discuss about various topics pertaining to yoga, ayurveda, spirituality, lifestyle issues, mindfulness, to name a few
- Lunch is served at 1:00 pm
- Afternoon Yoga practice
- Meditation/Yognidra
- Dinner is served at 7:30 pm
- Cottage-style private accommodation, ensuite bathroom
- Porter service to carry your bags uphill and downhill (one porter per person). Max weight 15-18 kg. If a second porter is needed, it is chargeable at INR 500.
- One Full-body Ayurveda massage per week (not included in 3-day retreat).
- We do have an onsite Ayurveda doctor whom you can consult for any Ayurveda therapy/treatment for generic check well-being or for anything specific if needed. The doctor’s consultation or any Ayurveda treatment will incur an additional cost based on which therapies you undergo.
Yoga Retreat Rishikesh Fee Inclusions
- Your retreat fee includes private, cottage-style accommodation with an attached bathroom and 24/7 access to both hot and cold running water for your comfort.
- Three wholesome vegetarian meals per day.
- For 3-day yoga retreats, Ayurveda therapies are available at an additional cost. For longer retreats, one Ayurvedic therapy per week is included in the retreat fee. Additional massages or treatments can be availed at an extra charge.
- The morning begins with yogic cleansing and mantra chanting.
- A well-structured asana practice is followed by a Pranayama class.
- Evening yoga practice is followed by meditation/Yoga Nidra.
- An on-site Ayurveda doctor is available for consultations or treatments, which can be booked separately at an additional cost depending on the selected therapies.
- Explore outside the ashram or spend the day as per your preference. We keep an open schedule on these days.
- On Sundays and public holidays, we encourage participants to explore outside the ashram or spend the day as per their preference. We keep an open schedule on these days.
- To ease arrival and departure, porter service is available to carry your luggage (one porter per person, up to 15–18 kg; additional porters can be arranged for a nominal fee of INR 500).
Affordable Yoga Retreat in India
Rishikesh Yogpeeth is one of the premier Yoga Schools in India. Our Yoga retreats are affordable and carefully designed to cater to all levels of yoga (or no yoga) practitioners, a.k.a. from no yoga to beginners to advanced levels.
We personally engage with all the participants to understand their needs, current state and to-be state. The entire retreat plan which is individually focused is made for them to follow at the ashram as well as take-away to practice when they go back home.
Yoga Retreats In Rishikesh: Key Takeaways
Our Yoga retreats in Rishikesh, India take place away from the hustle of the city nestled in lush greenery and tranquil, serene surroundings of Himalayan ranges and in close proximity to river Ganga. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the pristine surroundings.
It also offers ample adventurous getaways for those who seek it, visitors can choose to go trekking, white water rafting, camp under the night sky and choose between myriad activities during their stay here. The town also has the Rajaji wildlife sanctuary at a stone's throw away where nature enthusiasts can spot the wildlife and explore the local flora and fauna.
At our yoga & meditation retreat in Rishikesh we advocate a complete digital detox for the period that you're with us. Yoga is all about being in the present and we believe that phones can be a barrier to enjoying the optimal retreat experience.
Excessive mobile phone use has been linked to Anxiety and Depression, a digital detox will help you center yourself, prioritize and take a step back from harmful and self-sabotaging digital habits.
A yoga meditation retreat in India can help you reevaluate your current lifestyle, and a yoga retreat can help you become more centered and emotionally well adjusted.
Stress can have a devastating impact on your life and health, our skilled Yoga instructors will help you master mindfulness and breathing techniques that help you overcome chronic stress patterns.
You will have access to certified and highly trained yoga instructors. You can also attend one-on-one sessions where they will help you practice your Asanas and push the limits of your Yoga mastery. You will also be given detailed instructions on how each Asana affects your muscle groups so that you can get the best results from your Yoga practice.
Rated as one of the best yoga retreats in India, Rishikesh Yogpeeth's yoga ashram can help you master the art of silencing your mind and opening up to positive thoughts through Pranayama and other meditation techniques.
Consistent practice of these exercises can help with mental clarity and calmness; increasing awareness of your body helps relax the mind and sharpens concentration.
Yoga & Meditation Retreat in India
When you think that it’s time to take control of your life, the best way is to Let-Go. At Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram, the yoga and meditation retreat will encourage you to kick start your new normal with full awareness of your existence, more connected to your surroundings and energize.
Do you feel sometimes that everything in the way you choose to live takes you away from yourself? In a garish and distracting world with that feeling of being too busy, the noises, the stress, the anxiety…before we know it, this way of life then becomes our daily lived experience which we perceive as normal.
Sometimes escape is the only survival technique, especially when it is from the distractions that keep us lingering on the shallow surfaces of the mind. Rishikesh Yogpeeth’s Yoga and Meditation retreat is one way of getting there. And that’s the gift of this yoga ashram to the world.
Yogic Way: A Day at Our Rishikesh Retreat
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:30 am | Wake up |
| 06:30 am to 06:45 am | Yogic Cleansing (Jalneti) |
| 06:45 am to 07:00 am | Mantra Chanting |
| 07:00 am to 08:30 am | Asana, Pranayama and Meditation |
| 09:30 am | Breakfast |
| 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ayurveda Therapy * |
| 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm | Wokshop/in-house activities ** |
| 01:30 pm | Lunch |
| 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm | Asana and Meditation |
| 07:30 pm | Dinner |
| 10:00 pm | Lights Off |
Why Choose Rishikesh Yogpeeth for a Yoga Retreat in India?
Opting for a yoga retreat in India at Rishikesh Yogpeeth, a place like no other will give you the opportunity to understand yoga in the very place of its origin from teachers who are masters of the discipline. The strong positive vibes and spiritual paradigm of this place gently give an opportunistic nudge to reclaim our sanity, awareness and consciousness.
The vegetarian satvik food will help you grow healthier and as you improve your asana skills you will become stronger. Meditation and chanting will flood you with a peace you never thought was possible.
By following the scheduled routine you will not only invite discipline into your life but you will find that you are more relaxed. Relaxation will lead you to a spiritual discovery that will widen the horizon of your thinking.
Booking Policy
- To ensure a place in the retreat, an initial deposit of USD 100 (3 days), USD 200 (7 days) and USD 300 (14 days) per person- of the full fee is payable on the booking date. This is a non-refundable/non-transferable amount.
- If, for any reason, you are unable to attend the program, the deposit you’ve made will be valid for the next 6 months from the original start date of the retreat you initially chose, as long as you notify us of the change at least 10 days prior to the retreat’s start.
- The remaining fee needs to be paid upon your arrival at the ashram.. Any and all amounts paid are non-refundable and transferable. The international bank transaction or intermediary platform fee is the guest's responsibility.
- The booking deposit can be paid via PayPal however balance payment is NOT accepted via PayPal. It can be paid in cash, bank transfer, or credit card. Any card payment will incur a bank fee as applicable (Only Visa and MasterCard are accepted)
- If you wish to discontinue the retreat and leave before the booked end date, there will be a 15% deduction of the total amount as an early termination fee. The balance would be refunded which will be after deducting 15% plus the number of days of stay.
FAQs on Yoga Retreat in India
A yoga retreat is a rejuvenating program combining yoga practice that follows a yogic routine, including clean eating, nature walks, meeting with like-minded people, relaxation, and personal growth by turning inward. It provides a break from the demands of everyday life, allowing you to prioritize your wellness in a tranquil and supportive environment.
The group size in a yoga retreat varies but typically ranges from 10 to 15 participants. Smaller retreats offer personalized attention, while larger ones create a vibrant community experience.
A yoga retreat can indeed be a life-changing experience. The best results are achieved when you incorporate the teachings and practices from the retreat into your daily life.
Yes, a beginner can definitely go on a yoga retreat. Most retreats are designed in such a way that they can cater to yoga practitioners of all levels.
The introductory yoga retreat lasts between 3 to 7 days, whereas the intermediary yoga retreat ranges between 7 to 14 days. However, guests always have the choice to extend the retreat program as per their will.
Yes, we make use of props such as pillows, bolsters, belts, blocks, and blankets to assist our guests in their yoga poses. These are especially beneficial for beginner-level yoga practitioners who find it challenging to hold poses.
It ranges from US$ 400 to US$ 2100 depending on the retreat you choose, the number of days and what Ayurveda therapies are conducted as a part of the retreat.
Undoubtedly, in Northern India, Rishikesh Yogpeeth is the best place for Yoga and Ayurveda retreat. With a wide range to choose from, we offer retreats varying from 3 days to 14 days and more if requested.
With the current lifestyle choices and modern life mental issues, a Yoga retreat is one of the best places to claim back your health and mental sanity.
A good yoga retreat is carefully designed to keep in mind the needs of its participants. It is mostly focused on yogic principles and routines. The purpose is to give our participants a glimpse of the yogic lifestyle and what wonders it can do to their life in a short timeframe should they follow the discipline in life.
We provide our participants with key takeaway plans which cover the list of asanas that they should practice on a regular basis after going back plus some more tips based on their health and needs to gradually bring changes to their life for good.
Yoga retreats are for people who want to rejuvenate their life and come out of a monotonous routine plus work on their health. The retreat is hence planned to incorporate a good mix of yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, philosophical discussions as well as pure satvik food to acknowledge the multidimensional needs of the human body, mind and soul.
