5 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Yoga and Meditation Retreat in India
Come to the birth place of yoga and enjoy basic Hatha classes to absorb the practice into your daily life. You will learn about other tools for stress management in classes and meditation and Pranayama sessions. Explore the natural sights and sounds, let it embrace you and go see the real India.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Basic Hatha Yoga classes
- Meditation and Pranayama sessions
- Theory classes like Stress Management and Yoga for Daily Life
- Trips to the nearby attractions
- Ayurvedic massage
- A chance to spend 5 days close to the nature and recharge
- 3 vegetarian meals a day
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Health Club
- Spa
- Steam room
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- ATM / banking
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Wireless internet
Akshi Yogashala enjoys the privilege of being situated in the yoga capital of the world. The calm breeze of the Holy Ganges purifies every cell and pore in the body. The sanctity of the sages and seers meditating near the banks of Ganges bless every soul in their vicinity. Ideal for pursuing yoga teacher training courses, the school is proud of its association to The Land of the Gods. People from the various parts of the world flock here to find inner peace and enjoy a tranquil time. Akshi Yogashala endeavor to accommodate their wanderlust and be a courteous host. Akshi Yogashala receive 100’s of students & guests every year and are accustomed to understanding the needs of their students no matter where they are from. In order to accommodate the students Akshi Yogashala have amalgamated and constructed a modern yet ashram like infrastructure.
The school has been set up in a way that offers a heightened experience with the space and airiness needed to practice yoga. The infrastructure is very simple but Akshi Yogashala never miss out on anything our students require. When Akshi Yogashala practice yoga & meditation, they require space which is why student rooms are ventilated, airy and spacious. Each room is equipped with a coffee table, a cupboard and ensuite bathroom. All other facilities like a washing machine, internet etc. are also available.
Program
Sample schedule
Day 1
- Morning yoga
- Pranayama
- Meditation/relaxation
- Ganga Aarti (world famous prayer to Ganges)
Day 2
- Morning yoga
- Pranayama
- Diaphragmatic/yogic breathing practice
- Relaxation
- Evening asana practice (optional)
Day 3
- Himalayan sunrise tour and Sun salutation practice
- Ayurvedic massage
- Evening asana practice
Day 4
- Morning asana practice
- Yogic detoxification (Neti)
- Yoga for daily life
- Visit to Ashram or Temple or Cave
Day 5
- Morning asana practice
- Pranayama
- Bon Voyage!
Included excursions
Visitors will enjoy excursions and cultural interaction programs where they will see and experience rich Indian culture. Visitors will have the opportunity dive into the spirituality and experience the holistic nature of the Indian religion, culture and Universe.
- Himalayan sunrise tour
- Visit to Ashram or Temple or Cave
Instructors
Vivek Arya
As a young boy, Sri Vivek’s passion for yoga was quickly obvious to father, who started him on the path to understanding. His thirst for knowledge led him to 15 years of living in an ashram, and into the Himalayas to study yoga and philosophy. Inspired by his burning desire to learn, the sages welcomed him and taught him mystic ways unknown to many. Today, Sri Vivek is pursuing his Ph.D. in yoga, with a goal to never stop learning and dedicate himself to humanity.
Mukesh Sevda
Mukesh has been a part of our yoga family since 2016, beginning his journey as a manager and gradually evolving into a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. He started practicing yoga and attending classes at our school in 2018, laying a strong foundation for his path ahead. In 2020, Mukesh earned his Master’s degree in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. After completing his studies, he began teaching private students and, since 2023, has been guiding groups in retreats and Yoga TTCs. Currently, Mukesh is pursuing a Ph.D. in Yoga and Pranayama at Shri Khushal Das University.
Retreat location
Rishikesh is nestled into the foothills of the Himalayas; at the source of the Holy Ganga river, it is the source of yoga itself.
Peaceful and picturesque beyond imagination, Rishikesh is a place that yogis have long come to seek spiritual enlightenment and deeper yoga practice. Indeed, the chirping birds, the gentle flow of the Ganga, the faint smell of burning incense, the fresh mountain air – all of these combine to provide an energy that will help you transform your practice, and transform yourself.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Akshi Yogashala is committed to carry out an all-round growth of the students and with this intent Akshi Yogashala have undertaken Ayurvedic cooking methodologies. Each body type varies from one another, while it is important to understand one’s constitution, the school extends holistic diet beneficial for all the students. Intensive workout requires balanced and invigorating diet which is why they’ve hired experienced Ayurvedic chefs. Light and healthy vegan food complementing the demands of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, is the reason why teachers emphasize eating only ashram cooked food. This is significant in detoxifying the body during your stay with Akshi Yogashala. Daily meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, juices and other needs if need be.
- Akshi Yogashala provide highly nutritious and pure Vegetarian food, that is good for health but it is not Vegan.
- Food will be provided as per your medical needs or health conditions. Just inform Akshi Yogashala about your needs well in advance.
- Pure filtered water is provided to the students.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- 3 vegetarian meals a day
- All classes
- Excursions
- Laundry
- Free WIFI
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Personal expenses
- Over stay at the ashram
- Visa charges
- Doctor consultation
- Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Take a flight for New Delhi airport, but if there is a direct flight from your starting place to Jolly Airport at Dehradun, that would be best. Dehradun Jolly Airport is around fifteen kilometers from Rishikesh. You can hire a taxi from the Jolly Airport.
If you make a request in advance, Akshi Yogashala will make a transport arrangement for you from the airport, bus or railway station to Rishikesh and back.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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