7 Day Wellness and Healing Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Wellness and Yoga Retreat in India
This retreat is a thoughtfully designed experience that invites you to explore, nurture, and align your inner world. But what exactly is inner wellness? It is the state of being emotionally clear, mentally calm, spiritually connected, and at peace with oneself. It means living with awareness, purpose, and the ability to respond to life rather than react. In the sacred energy of Rishikesh, surrounded by nature and the powerful flow of the Ganges, this retreat guides you through meditation, mindful movement, healing therapies, and deep self-reflection. As you disconnect from the noise of the outer world, you begin to reconnect with your true self.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga asanas, shat-karma, and pranayama classes
- Daily guided meditation practices
- Yoga philosophy workshops
- Canvas painting session
- Sound healing session, deep tissue massage
- Multiple cultural visits
- 6 nights accommodation
- Healthy nutritious vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
The accommodation is facilitated with a Wi-Fi connection and with air-conditioning available on request (at additional charges). However, please note that Agni Yoga India reserves accommodation for participating students who are booked for yoga courses. Any friends or relatives will not be included in the accommodation.
There are three room options available for this course: a private single room, a shared twin room, and a shared triple room. The rooms are provided with a towel, basic toiletry set, bed sheets, and Wi-Fi connection.
All rooms are shared with the same gender unless students arrive as a family or friends. There is an attached bathroom in each room with a hot shower.
Program
Inner wellness is the foundation of a fulfilling and balanced life—yet it is often overlooked in the pursuit of success, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Agni Yoga India believes that true wellness begins not just in the body, but deep within the mind and soul.
Inner wellness is not about escaping life—it’s about embracing it with more clarity, grace, and strength. When your inner world is in harmony, every aspect of your life begins to shift. This retreat is your opportunity to rediscover that inner harmony and step into a more awakened version of yourself.
Highlights
- Move your body, asana: To enhance body awareness, promote flexibility, strength, balance, and mindfulness for a deeper self-understanding
- Work on your breath, pranayama: To cultivate breath awareness, improve respiratory function, energy flow, and mindfulness for a profound understanding of breath
- Calm your mind, meditation: To foster mental clarity, focus, emotional balance, and self-awareness, facilitating a deeper understanding of the mind
Sound healing session
Vibrations hold the power to tap into your subconscious. Sound healing is tapping into your subconsciousness to heal the trapped emotions and experiences of a human being. It is a liberating experience to feel your trapped energies being released into your physical body.
Day 1
- 12:30 Check-in - Welcome to the ashram
- 13:30 Lunch - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 16:30 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 18:00 Meditation session - Guided meditation
- 19:00 Dinner - Light evening meal
- 22:00 Lights off - Time to sleep
Day 2
- 06:00 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 07:30 Pranayama - Breathing exercises
- 09:00 Breakfast - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 11:00 Philosophy session - Philosophy of yoga
- 13:30 Lunch - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 17:00 Ganga Aarti visit - Visiting the fire ceremony
- 19:00 Dinner - Light evening meal
- 22:00 Lights off - Time to sleep
Day 3
- 06:00 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 07:30 Sound healing - Healing session
- 09:00 Breakfast - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 11:00 Body massage - Deep tissue massage
- 13:00 Lunch - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 18:00 Meditation - Guided meditation
- 19:15 Dinner - Light evening meal
- 22:00 Lights off - Time to sleep
Day 4
- 06:00 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 07:30 Shatkarma - Yogic cleansing
- 09:00 Breakfast - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 11:00 Aerial yoga session - Asanas on a hammock
- 13:30 Lunch - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 17:00 Cocoon healing - Healing in a hammock
- 19:00 Dinner - Light evening meal
- 22:00 Lights off - Time to sleep
Day 5
- 04:00 Sunrise trip - Morning sunrise hike
- 07:30 Ganga dip - Sacred dip in the Ganga
- 09:00 Breakfast - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 11:00 Body massage - Deep tissue massage
- 13:00 Lunch - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 16:00 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 18:00 Silence day start - 24-hour of silence starts
- 19:15 Dinner - Light evening meal
- 22:00 Lights off - Time to sleep
Day 6
- 06:00 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 07:30 Pranayama - Breathing exercises
- 09:00 Breakfast - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 11:00 Canvas painting session - Paint your thoughts out
- 13:30 Lunch - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 17:00 Meditation - Guided meditation
- 18:00 Silence day ends - End of the silence day
- 19:00 Dinner - Light evening meal
- 22:00 Lights off - Time to sleep
Day 7
- 06:00 Asana session - Multi-style yoga
- 07:30 Pranayama - Breathing exercises
- 09:00 Breakfast - Sattvic vegetarian meal
- 11:00 Check-out - Goodbye
The retreat itinerary is tentative and intended to give you a general sense of the daily schedule and activities. Exact timings and sessions may vary depending on group energy, weather conditions, or other on-site factors.
Agni Yoga India kindly asks for your flexibility and openness as we create the most nurturing experience possible for everyone.
Included excursions
Fire ceremony at the Ganga
A spiritual fire ceremony at the bank of Mother Ganga. A lot of people visit the bank of Mother Ganga every evening for this auspicious ceremony. The fire ceremony at the bank of Mother Ganga is probably one of the most spiritually uplifting experiences one can have.
Sunrise in the Himalayas
The sun peaks through the edges of the mountain tops and the time stops still. In every direction where the eyes go, a mountain top is covered in the warm colors of a morning sky. A tranquil morning awaits the rise of a new day.
Retreat location
Agni Yoga India, nestled in Tapovan, Rishikesh, is a yoga ashram and retreat center renowned for its serene and verdant surroundings. Surrounded by its lush greenery, the ashram provides a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its proximity to the local market and the sacred Ganges River allows guests to easily access amenities and participate in spiritual practices by the riverbanks.
The ashram's lobby offers breathtaking mountain views, creating an ideal setting for contemplation and meditation. The spacious premises of Agni Yoga India provide ample room for yoga classes, workshops, and outdoor activities, fostering an environment conducive to relaxation and personal growth.
Agni Yoga India caters to individuals seeking spiritual renewal and physical well-being. It offers a variety of yoga programs and meditation sessions, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the ancient wisdom and tranquillity of Rishikesh.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Toiletries
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
At Agni Yoga India, they prioritize health and spiritual well-being by serving sattvic food at their ashram. Sattvic food is pure, light, and nourishing, believed to promote clarity and harmony within the mind and body.
Their meals consist of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and dairy products prepared with minimal spices and oils. This diet supports meditation, yoga practice, and overall vitality, aligning with their commitment to holistic living and spiritual growth. Guests enjoy meals that not only nourish the body but also contribute to a peaceful and balanced lifestyle during their stay at Agni Yoga India.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Naturopathic
- Fruitarian
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Spa treatments
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage is a highly recommended Ayurvedic technique to release muscular tension from the body resulting in the release of trapped emotions from within. Massage is considered to be a stepping stone towards the journey of self-healing.
What's included
- Yoga, pranayama, and evening meditation sessions
- Sound healing and Aerial yoga session
- Fire ceremony by the Ganges
- Morning hike to the nearest mountain for sunrise
- Full body massage
- 3 daily meals
- Tea, coffee, juices
- 6 nights accommodation
- Yoga mat and material for other activities
- School T-shirt, toiletries, free internet
- Transportation during the activities
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport pickup and drop off (can be arranged for an extra cost)
- Air conditioning in the bedrooms (available at extra cost)
- Cost of any additional activities
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by bus
The nearest bus stand is Rishikesh bus stand. All these places are about 35-40 minutes drive from the school.
Arrival by train
The nearest train station is Rishikesh Yog Nagri railway station.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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