7 Days Yoga Retreats in Rishikesh India

Set in Yoganagri, the “city of yoga,” this traditional lifestyle retreat in India offers a grounding experience for both beginners and advanced practitioners. It is designed to support a healthier work-life balance while immersing guests in yoga, meditation, breathwork, cleansing practices, mantra chanting, yoga philosophy, and more.

Guests stay in comfortable meditation center accommodation with modern facilities and enjoy a vegetarian diet throughout the retreat. Time outside the studio is equally enriching, with opportunities to wander local streets, take in the beauty of the Ganga ghats and waterfalls, and restore the body and mind. Outdoor yoga and pranayama sessions on the banks of the Holy River Ganga add a deeply memorable dimension to the experience.

This retreat also offers a condensed introduction to a teacher training program, creating space for mindful connection with like-minded people, a break from technology, and a pause from daily routine. It is intended to support detox for body and mind, encourage the discovery of one’s true nature, inspire new habits, and refresh the layers of the skin. Overall, the intensive format is created to help participants reconnect with mind, body, and soul.

Hatha Yoga Retreats: Mornings begin with Hatha yoga and breathing pranayama, helping participants better understand body mechanics and build inner strength through practice.

Ashtanga Yoga Retreats: One evening class follows the Ashtanga style, supporting flexibility and deeper progress in yogic science. Ashtanga yoga is especially valued for developing strength and vitality.

Local Sightseeing: Rishikesh is a sacred city of yogis and rishis, where temples, monks, streets, and markets offer insight into the atmosphere of a spiritual place.

Outdoor Yoga Class: Outdoor sessions are also arranged on the banks of the River Ganges or at sand beaches, where birdsong and the sound of the river create a calming setting for practice.

Course Inclusion: 6 Nights & 7 Days Accommodation, Daily Yogic Food & Tea/Juices, Daily Meditation Class, Outdoor Activities, Daily Pranayama Class, Daily Mantra Chanting Session, Explore Indian Culture, Hiking to Waterfall Visit, Local Sightseeing, Hiking/Ancient Temple Visit, Nature Healing Benefits, Meditation Session on the Banks of River Ganga.

Syllabus: The retreat syllabus includes yoga theory classes covering different styles of yoga, the benefits of yoga, meditation, pranayama, the science of Kundalini and its energy, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, and outdoor activities such as waterfall visits to experience the healing power of nature. It also includes village visits for cultural exploration, trekking and hiking in the mountains, outdoor classes, and more.

Key Points: Yoga Course, Daily Meditation Practice, Meditation on Kundalini - Understanding the Root, Mantra Chanting - Using Body as an Instrument, Vipassana Meditation Study and Practice, Chakra Meditation - Understanding the Chakras, Shayan - Sleep, Pranayama - Breathing Techniques Study, Visualization Meditation - Understanding the Mind, Raj Yoga Study and Practice, Srimad Bhagavad Gita Philosophy Study, Teaching Methodology - How to organize Programs, Mindfulness Meditation Study and Practice, Introduction and Biography of Great Indian Sages, Daily Yoga Class, Satsang Once in a Week.

Retreat Daily Schedule: The schedule is carefully selected by yoga experts to stay true to traditional practice, without modifying or editing the ancient technique. Timing may vary by season and by course.

Awakening (3 Hours): Prayer/Dream Notes (6:00 am - 6:30 am), Ayurvedic Detox (7:00 am - 7:30 am), Pranayama (7:30 am - 8:00 am), Yoga Class (8:00 am - 9:00 am).

Karma Yoga (0.5 Hours): Cleaning, Balancing, Observation, Tea Making, Drawing, Serving.

Meditation Theory (2 Hours): Theory Class, Self Study, Group Discussion, Revise.

Food (5 Hours): Detox Tea/Juices, Breakfast (9:00 am - 10:00 am), Lunch (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm), Outing Explore Rishikesh (11:00 am - 01:00 pm), Tea/Snacks/Soup (4:30 pm - 5:00 pm), Dinner (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm).

Practice (3 Hours): Meditation Class, Group Discussion (11:30 am - 1:00 pm), Mantra Chanting (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Satsang (Once a week), Outdoor Yoga Session (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm), Lights off (10:00 pm).