7 Day Yoga and Ayurveda Treatments Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat in India
Welcome to Ekam Yogashala, your sanctuary for holistic healing in the heart of Rishikesh. Nestled in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, this yoga and Ayurveda retreat offers a perfect blend of ancient wisdom and natural serenity. Experience transformative yoga practices guided by experienced teachers. Rejuvenate your body and mind with authentic Ayurvedic therapies. Join Ekam Yogashala to reconnect with your inner self and embrace true well-being.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 2 daily asana classes
- Daily guided meditation
- 1 sound healing session
- Personal Ayurveda doctor consultation
- Daily Ayurveda treatments (60 mins duration, per doctor's advice)
- 3 excursions (Ganga Aarti, waterfall visit, Himalayan cave visit)
- 3 meals per day, dosha specific meals prepared
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Guests enjoy a beautiful stay in cozy, well-maintained cottages that offer comfort and tranquility. The lush open garden provides a refreshing space for relaxation, yoga, and meditation. Mornings and evenings are especially magical, with the soothing sounds of birdsong creating a calm, natural ambiance. The nearby Ganges and spiritual surroundings make it an ideal retreat setting.
Program
The yoga and Ayurveda retreat in Rishikesh offers a harmonious blend of ancient wisdom and holistic healing, crafted to help you rediscover your true self. Each day combines revitalizing yoga, calming meditation, and therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments to restore balance and well-being. Guided by experienced yoga instructors and skilled Ayurvedic practitioners, you’ll receive personalized care to detoxify the body and uplift the spirit. This retreat is a journey toward inner peace, natural harmony, and lasting transformation.
What they offer
This retreat offers a comprehensive wellness experience designed to restore harmony in your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're just beginning your journey or deepening your practice, the retreat is thoughtfully crafted to suit all levels and personal goals.
Yoga practices:
Led by experienced and certified instructors, the daily yoga sessions include asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation, and deep relaxation techniques. With a focus on Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa, the classes aim to build strength, enhance flexibility, and cultivate inner calm and awareness.
Ayurvedic healing:
At the heart of the retreat is Ayurveda—India’s timeless system of natural healing. Their expert Ayurvedic practitioners will assess your unique dosha and offer customized treatments to balance and revitalize your system. Enjoy therapeutic massages, detoxifying therapies, and herbal remedies, all designed to purify, heal, and restore your natural vitality.
Benefits of yoga and Ayurveda retreat in Rishikesh
- Detoxifies the body – Ayurveda’s cleansing therapies help eliminate toxins and restore balance.
- Reduces stress – Yoga and meditation practices promote relaxation and mental clarity.
- Enhances flexibility – Regular yoga sessions increase body flexibility and strength.
- Improves digestion – Ayurvedic treatments support digestive health and metabolism.
- Boosts immunity – Holistic healing enhances your body’s natural defenses.
- Promotes mental clarity – Meditation and mindfulness techniques improve focus and calm the mind.
- Restores balance – Ayurveda tailors treatments to balance your unique body constitution (doshas).
- Deepens spiritual connection – Yoga and meditation foster a deeper connection with your inner self and nature.
Daily sample schedule
Day 1
- 13:00 - Check-in
- 13:30 - Welcome drink
- 14:00 - Delicious lunch
- 16:00 - Ayurvedic doctor consultation
- 17:30 - Meditation
- 19:00 - Dinner
Days 2-7
- 07:00 - Morning yoga
- 08:00 - Pranayama session
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:30 - Ayurvedic treatment
- 13:00 - Delicious lunch
- 14:00 - Rest time
- 15:30 - Tea break
- 16:00 - Evening yoga
- 17:30 - Meditation / sound healing
- 19:30 - Dinner
Note: There is no class on Sunday.
Included excursions
- Trek to waterfall
- Ganga aarti
- Himalayan cave visit
Instructors
Sadhushri
Sadhushri is a well-known name in the field of yoga. He is an experienced yoga tutor associated with Ekam Yogashala who gives insights on yoga philosophy to students as he has his specialization in philosophy. He began his journey of exploring yoga from Divine Life Society and Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh. He has taken various others courses in his journey of exploring yoga in deep. The reason behind his immense knowledge in philosophy and history is because of his education in Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Upanishads, and Buddhist literature.
Vikas Badoni
The yoga guru Vikas was born in a Brahmin family and had his upbringing in the lap of Himalayan Valley. Owing to his background and surroundings, he has been receiving knowledge about mantra and traditional rituals practiced in Hindus. After Yogi Vikas completed his graduation, he felt inclination from inside towards learning various yoga asanas. His interest set him on a never ending yoga journey. He also learnt yoga philosophy which was important for deepening the practice of yoga asana. Once he explored the nuances of yoga in depth, he developed a keen interest in spreading his knowledge.
Harmindra Singh
Yogi Harmindra is a respectable and renowned yoga guru at Ekam Yogashala who specializes in yoga anatomy and philosophy. He is a young and passionate yoga instructor who has been practicing yoga for four years and has been spreading his knowledge as a yoga instructor for two years. While he used to perform asanas and pranayama, he always felt curious about the mechanism of the body and he explored further in depth. After gaining insight on anatomy and philosophy, he made it an aim to spread his knowledge among other yoga enthusiasts.
Sankey Kumar Sharma
Sankey Kumar Sharma, an expert yogi, belongs to the beautiful city of Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. He is a trained teacher in Iyengar, Hatha, and Ashtanga yoga and has provided training for a long time. He obtained his master's degree in yoga from the famous Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He is famous due to focusing on flexibility and maintaining proper alignment among his pupils. Swami Rudradev Goda Ji and Raju Batra Ji are his divine yoga trainers. Sankey Kumar has completed 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour yoga teacher training.
Ankit Ranakoti
Yogi Ankit is a professional yoga teacher well-trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, pranayama as well as several forms of yogic sciences. He has completed his degree in yoga from a reputed & respected Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. In the past few years, he has achieved marvelous feats in Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, and Acro on a constant basis. He is an avid yogi and committed to expanding the knowledge and authentic teaching technique of yoga in all parts of the world. He loves to participate in yoga events and doing it since the age of 15. He conducts classes for beginners & advanced students.
Retreat location
Ekam Yogashala is located in the peaceful area of Rishikesh. Set in the peaceful foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh provides a serene and spiritually charged atmosphere that deepens your experience.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Ekam Yogshala serves freshly prepared, sattvic meals that nourish both body and mind. The diet is rooted in Ayurvedic principles, using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Meals are vegetarian, light, and easy to digest—ideal for yoga and detox. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to enhance vitality and promote inner harmony. Enjoy food that heals, energizes, and complements your retreat journey. Each meal is customized to suit your dosha, giving impetus to the effects of yoga and Ayurveda. Herbal teas and nourishing meals ensure a balanced and revitalizing culinary experience.
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
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Spa treatments
5 Ayurvedic treatments are included in the price. Each therapy is designed to meet your needs and give you relief from ailments if any, rejuvenate, detoxify, and restore balance to your mind, body, and soul. Here you will get the following services:
Ayurvedic head and neck massage
Here you will get head and neck massage for intense relief from stress and migraine. This treatment method has been known to humans for centuries. After the massage, you will get relief from stress and migraines, reduce blood pressure, improve circulation, release stiffness, and induce hair growth, among other things.
Ayurvedic facial
Experience a natural way to gain a glowing face. Chiefly prepared with natural ingredients, it is best suited for all skin types. One sitting and seeing your skin gets a revived look. It removes dryness and prevents aging. You will get rid of acne, pimples, and scars.
Full body massage
Take advantage of the full-body massage facility. It enhances overall health as it helps increase and improve blood circulation, removes toxins from the skin, and detoxifies the body. The oils are customized according to your body type.
Potli massage
Potli massage is one of a traditional form of Ayurvedic treatment to give you relief from bone pains and issues like spondylitis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, and rheumatoid. The process involves mixing the herbal ingredients in a pouch and warmed. The heat opens the pores, improves blood circulation, and relaxes the muscles.
Marama point massage
A most traditional practice in Ayurveda is to improve health conditions, increase energy, remove tensions and stresses, and stimulate the inner parts of the body. Only expert massage therapists perform this massage by using aromatic massage oils and herbs.
Shirodhara
It is the best way to soothe your mind, an approach adopted thousands of years back in India. In this method, someone pours milk, oil, buttermilk, or water on your forehead which helps rebalance the life forces in your body. You will get good sleep, and reduce anxiety and stress.
Basti at upper and lower back
You will get the massage of the upper back, neck region, and lower back with the oil. It will help improve and increase blood circulation, give relief from pain, release stiffness from the neck, reduce anxiety, and give mind stability.
Knee basti
Many people are facing knee joint pain problems, especially old age people. An age-old treatment method is a solution. You will get intense relief from the knee discomfort and pain. The process involves pouring warm oil over the knee joints, and getting relief.
Basti
Massage is done to balance the Vata dosha and is best for the treatment of digestive disorders, arthritis, backache, obesity, certain neurological conditions, constipation, and backache. In it, certain oils or ghee are administered in the rectum.
What's included
- Daily 2 asana classes
- Ayurveda doctor consultation
- 5 Ayurvedic treatments as prescribed
- Meditation sessions
- Waterfall visits
- Ganga Aarti visit
- Free Wi-Fi
- 6 nights accommodation in a beautiful cottage
- 3 daily meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Taxi
- Personal expenses
- Other activities
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Jolly Grant Airport
17 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
199 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 80 USD.
Alternatively, you can take a flight to the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun as it is about 35 kilometers away from Rishikesh, which is said to be the closest.
Arrival by bus and taxi
You can use modes of transport like air, rail, and road to reach the destination. When coming by bus, there are connecting buses from Haridwar, New Delhi, and Dehradun. Stop at the railhead in Haridwar as that is close to the destination. You can take a taxi from the railway station, and it will be just about 15 kilometers of the journey.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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