6 Day Self Enquiry Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh

This retreat is designed for rational thinkers who value intellect-based self enquiry. It offers a structured way to move attention away from the layers of the mind and toward the sense of consciousness.

Summary

By learning to rest attention in consciousness, you may find relief from the noise of overthinking. The retreat also aims to bring greater clarity around how to stay happy by remaining in stillness or in positive thought patterns.

Throughout the program, you will explore techniques drawn from the retreat’s flagship Attention Training & Realignment program. The approach is built on a step-by-step intellectual understanding of how the mind works, and how to use it as a supportive tool instead of feeling controlled by it. It is not based on belief, but on experiential knowledge.

What is the Attention Training & Realignment program?

This seven-step method trains attention to move away from habitual thought patterns and toward the stillness of being conscious, or toward more positive thinking. Over time, these practices can help build greater freedom and control, allowing the mind to be used for productive activity rather than overthinking or negativity. It also opens the possibility of discovering the true nature of the self, often described as self-realisation.

The seven steps include:

1. PCA: Presence centred anchoring — spending time in the presence of an expert practitioner/master for clarity of mind, deep insights, and reminders to stay present
2. EPIC: Enquiry based Program for Intellectual Clarity — self enquiry for a deeper understanding of how the mind works and how it can be transformed
3. SMTDS: Subconscious mind training during sleep — using powerful subliminal affirmations through an expert master’s audio recording
4. SMTWA: Subconscious mind training while awake — using self affirmations and mantras
5. BCAT: Being Centred Attention Training — bringing attention back to the present moment and practicing alertness like a cat
6. MPS: Mental Pattern Shifting — moving attention from negative patterns to positive ones through gratitude
7. AAIS: Attention Absorption in Inner Silence — allowing attention to shift from mental voices to the bliss of inner silence

The retreat takes place in the foothills of the Himalayas, where the high-energy environment supports introspection and access to higher realms of consciousness.

During your stay, you may choose periods of silence, disconnect from devices, and practice intermittent fasting to deepen your connection with inner silence.

Benefits

• An ideal setting to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with nature
• A chance to feel more relaxed and refreshed
• Support for recovery after a long period of work or family stress
• Peace and quiet for the mind, along with refreshing energy for the body
• Time to unwind and recharge
• The opportunity to experience a practice different from your own
• A way to rediscover yourself after feeling disconnected for too long

What Makes This Retreat Special

This retreat is rooted in an authentic enquiry into the nature of the self and is not influenced by any religious belief. It has been specially designed by yogis of the Himalayas for rational thinkers, with tried and tested techniques that support experiential understanding of the true self.

It is intended for seekers who have realized that spiritual books and videos are not enough without direct experience of meditative states.

This program is for you if:

• You want a structured approach to transform the mind for a sustainably blissful life
• You are seeking clarity and focus
• You want to learn how to handle your mind effectively so outside situations do not disturb your peace
• You want to experience the blissfulness that can arise from meditative states

Typical daily program:

• Stretching exercises
• Break
• Morning session: discourse / practices
• Brunch
• Break
• Afternoon session: discourse / practices
• Break
• Subconscious mind training while awake
• Break
• Evening session: discourse / practices
• Dinner
• Q&A
• Subconscious mind training during sleep

Food

Enjoy local gastronomy with fresh, organically grown vegetarian meals prepared at the center. The menu is selected to support meditation training and the self-transformation process during the camp.

You may also choose a 16-hour intermittent fasting practice, which is described as scientifically proven to support the body’s healing process and to help calm the mind during the retreat. Nutritious brunch and dinner are prepared by the chef, while fruits and light options are available for breakfast for those who do not wish to fast or cannot do so for health reasons.

Accommodation Types

There are 5 small cottages with basic facilities, each featuring a double bedroom, private bath, hot water, and a toilet. Every visitor is provided with a comfortable resting place for a convenient stay.

Pricing:

• USD$682 / INR 61,974 per person all inclusive (minus travel), per cottage, single occupancy
• USD$850 / INR 77,159 for a couple/duo all inclusive (minus travel), per cottage with a double bed
• USD$295 / INR 26,603 per person all inclusive (minus travel), per bed in a dorm with multiple beds and shared bathroom

Additional Info

How to get there: The nearest international airport is New Delhi Airport (DEL). The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED / VIDN), located 31 km from central Rishikesh.

Venue: The venue is set in a small village 15 km from the main Rishikesh area, offering a quiet and peaceful environment with only the sounds of nature. Address: Mighty Himalayas Spiritual Retreats, Village Chattendi, Near Narendra Nagar, PTC Link Road, Sakalana, Uttarakhand 249175.

Visa: A 6 month e-visa is required before arriving in India. A tourist visa is valid for the duration of this retreat.

Travel insurance: Travel insurance is recommended, as it may help with delayed, cancelled or missed flights, theft or damage to belongings, and emergency healthcare.

Arrival by train: Rishikesh Railway station is the nearest railway station.

Arrival by taxi: Most guests use private or shared taxis from Rishikesh Bus stand to the camp location.

What to bring: Please bring your own yoga mats, water bottles, medicines, mosquito repellents, sanitizers, masks, and other utilities, along with loose, comfortable clothing throughout the program.

Arrival by bus: The nearest bus stop is Rishikesh Bus stand, with buses available from Delhi (Anand Vihar) and Dehradun to Rishikesh.

COVID policies

Fewer guests are hosted per retreat, making the setting very safe. Each guest has their own cottage, with an attached washroom cleaned daily. There is also plenty of space on the property to maintain physical distance from other participants.