7 Day Rejuvenate Yourself Yoga Retreat with Daily Meditation in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Retreat in India
The incredible traditional lifestyle yoga retreat in India welcomes you into Yoganagri, “the city of yoga.” Whether you are a beginner or an advanced yoga practitioner, this yoga retreat will help you find the perfect work-life balance. The program not only emphasizes yoga and meditation but also breathing and cleansing techniques, along with mantra chanting, yoga and meditation philosophy, and more.
Highlights
- Daily yoga stretching class
- Daily Pranayama class
- Multiple meditation techniques
- Daily mantra chanting session
- Daily Vedic Wellness Pooja
- Satsang once a week
- 6 nights accommodation with Sattvikta meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8.5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Real Happiness ensures your stay in neat and clean ashram-style accommodation. You will have a private room with an attached washroom and a beautiful view of the Himalayas. The ashram also features a sunlit garden filled with lush greenery, providing a peaceful space to relax.
Program
A comfortable meditation-center stay with modern facilities, delicious vegetarian meals, and much more awaits you at this retreat in Rishikesh.
Choose to explore the charming local streets, enjoy the mesmerizing Ganga ghats and nearby waterfalls, or simply relax and rejuvenate.
This yoga retreat also offers outdoor yoga and pranayama sessions on the serene banks of the holy River Ganga.
A yoga retreat is an inviting gateway to a condensed yoga teacher training experience.
Here, you'll connect deeply with like-minded individuals, unplug from technology, escape daily routines, cleanse body and mind, uncover your authentic self, build transformative habits, and revitalize yourself—inside and out. Real Happiness' intensive yoga retreat is designed to help you unlock your true potential and reconnect with your mind, body, and soul.
Meditation in Rishikesh feels different from anywhere else in the world. The calm flow of the Ganga, the Himalayan air and the long tradition of yogic wisdom make this town a natural meditation ground. At Real Happiness in Rishikesh, we channel this energy into your meditation practice by offering a space where silence feels secure, grounding and genuinely healing.
The retreat starts each morning with Hatha yoga, including pranayama breathing exercises. This practice deepens your understanding of the body’s mechanisms and enhances mental strength.
One evening session will be an Ashtanga yoga class, which enhances flexibility and deepens knowledge of yogic science. Ashtanga yoga excels at building strength and increasing vital life force.
Real Happiness also organizes serene outdoor yoga classes—held on the tranquil banks of the River Ganges or at pristine sandy beaches.
Here, you'll calm your soul amidst the mesmerizing sounds of chirping birds, gentle Ganga waves, and the soothing whispers of nature.
Syllabus, ability, and dates
The core syllabus of our yoga retreats includes enriching yoga theory classes that explore various styles of yoga, their profound benefits, pranayama (breath control), shatkarma (cleansing practices), the science of Kundalini and its awakening energy, and in-depth study of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras.
You'll also enjoy transformative outdoor experiences, such as visits to natural waterfalls to feel the healing power of nature, village excursions to immerse in local culture, invigorating mountain treks and hikes, serene outdoor yoga classes, and much more.
The essential qualities for this course are genuine curiosity and engagement, attentive listening and deep understanding, a non-argumentative and ego-free approach, full acceptance of nature’s creations, and the ability to flow effortlessly with life.
Key points
- Yoga course
- Daily meditation practice
- Meditation on Kundalini - Understanding the root
- Mantra chanting - Using the 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's Bhagavad Gita philosophy study
- Teaching methodology - How to organize programs
- Mindfulness meditation study and practice
- Introduction to and biography of great Indian sages
- Shatkarma - Body cleansing techniques
- Satsang once a week
Retreat daily schedule
At Real Happiness, our experienced yoga experts thoughtfully design the course schedule to remain fully authentic to traditional yoga practices preserving ancient techniques without any modifications or alterations.
Please note that schedule timings may vary seasonally and from one course to another, depending on natural light, weather, and specific program requirements.
Awakening: 3 hours
- 06:00 - 06:30 Prayer / dream notes
- 07:00 - 07:30 Ayurvedic detox
- 07:30 - 08:00 Pranayama
- 08:00 - 09:00 Yoga class
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
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Outing to explore Rishikesh
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 16:30 - 17:00 Tea / snacks / soup
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
Practice: 3 hours
- Meditation class
- 11:30 - 13:00 Group discussion
- 18:00 - 19:00 Mantra chanting
- Satsang once a week
- 15:00 - 16:00 Outdoor yoga session
Included excursions
- Natural waterfall visit
- Indian village visit
- Trekking and an ancient temple visit
Retreat location
Meditation in Rishikesh feels different from anywhere else in the world. The calm flow of the Ganga, the Himalayan air and the long tradition of yogic wisdom make this town a natural meditation ground. At Real Happiness in Rishikesh, we channel this energy into your meditation practice by offering a space where silence feels secure, grounding and genuinely healing.
Every session is designed to help you settle into your breath and experience your mind becoming lighter. Instead of overwhelming techniques, you receive simple, powerful guidance that makes meditation accessible even if you’re new. Many seekers who arrive here for a short stay often extend their time, because the experience of meditating in Rishikesh creates a shift, a mental ease you can feel within the very first day.
If you wish to experience meditation the way it’s meant to be pure, real and life-centered we at Real Happiness in Rishikesh welcomes you warmly.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Daily delicious sattvic food is included in the course pricing. The food provided at the center is 100% vegetarian and is a yogic diet.
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
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
Below are the most amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package, but Real Happiness can arrange them upon request. There will be an extra charge for this.
- River rafting - the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
- Bungee jumping
- Mountain biking
- Flying fox
- Cliff jumping
- Trekking
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- Kayaking
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- Parasailing and paragliding
Spa treatments
Various kinds of massages are also available in this retreat at an additional cost.
What's included
- All Sattvikta Meals
- 6 nights accommodation in a private room
- Multiple meditation techniques
- Course manual and stationary
- Sightseeing
- Daily yoga stretching class
- Daily Pranayama class
- Daily mantra chanting session
- Daily Vedic Wellness Pooja
- Satsang once a week
What's not included
- Air tickets
- Airport transfers
- Visa
- GST
- Other activities
- Personal expenses
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
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Transfer from and to this airport is available for an additional cost of 80 USD.
You can also book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from and to this airport is available for an additional cost of 20 USD.
Arrival by bus
Rishikesh is 28 kilometers from Haridwar. The Rishikesh Bus Station is five kilometers away from the Yoganandham - A School for Yoga Learning. The bus to Rishikesh leaves from Haridwar every hour. You can also take an auto from the Rishikesh Bus Station to Anand Dham Ashram.
Arrival by train
Haridwar is directly connected by rail to all main cities in India. When you reach Haridwar, buy a prepaid taxi from the stand at the entrance of the station. This will save you the trouble of negotiating a price with the driver. The bus station is situated across the street, where there is a regular service to the Rishikesh bus stand, four kilometers away from Yoganandham Ashram.
You are advised to book rail tickets as soon as possible. Trains are usually fully booked near the time of travel. Train e-tickets can be booked up to three months in advance via the Internet. For reserved tourist quota seats, you will need to visit the railway reservations office.
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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