10 Days Yoga Retreats in Rishikesh, India

If you have only a few days in Rishikesh but want to make them meaningful, this 5-day yoga retreat offers a thoughtful way to step away from a busy routine. Designed for guests with packed schedules and uncertain itineraries, it combines yoga, meditation, nourishing food, and time to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

Set at a retreat center surrounded by the Himalayan ranges and the riverbanks of the Ganges, the experience brings together traditional teaching and modern comfort. Guided by experienced teachers, you will explore the foundations of yoga at your own level in a peaceful setting that supports both practice and rest.

Along with daily yoga sessions, the programme includes meditation practices, excursion activities, and space to connect with fellow students or simply unwind. The schedule is balanced to give you time for both learning and sightseeing, allowing you to experience the spirit of Rishikesh without feeling rushed.

Throughout your stay, you will be served pure vegetarian meals prepared with locally sourced fresh vegetables and ingredients. These meals are designed to support your body and mind while keeping the experience wholesome and nourishing.

What makes this retreat special?

• Daily yoga and meditation sessions for relaxation and clarity
• Opportunity to build strength and flexibility
• Nature-based experiences that encourage inner connection
• Excursions that introduce you to the culture of Rishikesh
• A simple, self-care-focused approach rather than performance

Each day begins with an energising sunrise yoga session in fresh mountain air. After a nourishing vegetarian meal, you will continue with riverside meditation and a local excursion. The programme also leaves room for meaningful connection with like-minded people, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere throughout the retreat.

Duration: 5 Days
Language: English
Module: Residential with Meals
Retreat Start Date: Dates are Flexible
Style: Multistyle Yoga

Prices:
USD 299 Shared Room
USD 350 Private Room

Included in the course fee:

• Accommodation in a private or shared room
• Free pickup from Dehradun Airport
• Attached washroom
• 100% vegetarian meals, 3 times a day
• Special dietary options: raw, vegan, gluten-free
• 8 hours of classes per day
• Multi-style asanas: Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar
• Study materials
• Kaivalyam Certificate
• Free Wi-Fi
• 24/7 power supply
• 24/7 hot, cold, and normal filtered water

Not included:

• Ayurvedic Panchakarma & treatment
• Visa fee and airfare
• Air-conditioner, available at an additional charge
• Taxi pickup from Delhi and Haridwar

Accommodation is kept neat, clean, and well organised, with a focus on privacy, hygiene, and comfort. Rooms are available as shared or single occupancy, and students have access to 24/7 RO filtered drinking water, free Wi-Fi, CCTV security, and all course materials. The aim is to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere.

The food philosophy is rooted in yogic principles of Ahimsa, Sattva, and Prana. Meals are prepared in a hygienic environment by experienced cooks, using fresh vegetables, grains, pulses, mild spices, and other ingredients suited to a sattvic diet.

Teachers:
Yogi Rajesh Rawat Ji - Vinyasa Flow & Ashtanga Yoga
Yogi Naveen Ji - Hatha & Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Yogi Jagjeet Singh Ji - Philosophy, Pranayama & Meditation
Yogi Anirudh Ji - Hatha & Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Included activities:

• Ganga Aarti
• Day hiking near waterfalls
• Dance class
• Sound healing
• Pooja ceremony
• Yoga by the Ganges
• Kunjapuri sunrise trip
• Vashishtha Meditation Cave visit
• Cooking class

Please note that sunrise treks and Ganga Aarti timings may vary depending on weather and transportation, and these experiences are arranged week by week to ensure the best conditions.

Recommended reading: Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bhanda, Prana and Pranayama, Ayurveda Science of Self Healing, Inside the Yoga Sutras, Ajna Chakra, The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Bhagavad Gita.