Atmavihar - Rediscovering self
7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh
9th to 15th January, 2026
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7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh
9th to 15th January, 2026
Book Your SpotIts an invitation to understand and experience ones true nature in sync with the five elements “paanch mahabhoot”. Each day of this journey is carefully curated and dedicated to the element of nature. Escaping the chaos around it aims at channelising focus within through traditional yogic techniques.
To create a holistic experience the stay is provided in an Ashram on the banks of the river ganga. All rooms provided are equipped with basic modern necessities and are facing the holy river.
This retreat focuses on exploring the purpose of existence and knowing means and methods to experience mindfulness. It is dedicated to five elements and how they impact our energy system. One gets a close exposure to yoga and yogic philosophies. Regular meditation to help bond with self and redefine the purpose of life.
Day 01: Settle down and acclimatise with the space around. Orientation about the retreat. Evening walk to the river to witness Ganga Aarti.
Day 07: The retreat culminates in the morning. Participants may depart as per their bookings. Assistance will be provided.
From Day 2 to Day 6 all days are dedicated to each of the Five Elements. The course is crafted to create a holistic experience of visiting remote areas of Rishikesh and coming closer to the divine self.
The strong, firm, nurturing element. This day is dedicated to walking among the woods, forest bathing, and creating an inner sanctuary. Asanas, pranayama, and meditation are associated with the firmness of our being.
The ever cleansing, flowing element. This day is about becoming conscious of what we want to release and let go. Includes a dip in the holy river Ganga and a private Ganga Aarti by the evening.
The ability to burn impurities and uplift the self. This day carries the Mahamrityunjay Homa at the ashram and cultivates awareness of the inner light.
This day includes a hike to an ancient Devi temple and witnessing sunrise from the mountains. Air is the life-giving element that makes life possible on earth. Cleansing this element purifies the body and removes ongoing stress.
A hike to an ancient cave to dissolve the self and come close to the true inner self. This day is about soaking in the vastness of the ether and encompassing the self completely.
Please note this schedule is an outline. It may change on days where we go for hiking, havan ceremony and temple visits.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:30 AM | Wake up Bell |
| 06:15 – 06:30 AM | Morning Meditation |
| 06:30 – 08:00 AM | Yogic cleansing, Asana, Pranayama |
| 08:00 – 09:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Jungle walk / River ritual / Visiting Shakti Peeth / Cave visits |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 01:00 – 03:30 PM | Karma Yoga + Free time (subject to theme) |
| 03:30 – 04:00 PM | Tea/Coffee break |
| 04:00 – 06:30 PM | Outing / Rest / Satsang / Ganga Ghat sitting / Aarti |
| 07:00 – 08:00 PM | Dinner |
| 08:30 – 09:00 PM | Night Meditation |
| 09:00 PM | Lights Out |
Trained in using yoga props for therapeutic intervention and holistic healing, Internationally certified Sivananda Yoga Teacher, holding certification from Yoga Alliance, USA (E-RYT200) she is the founder of Vaikuntha Yoga Shala.
Disha holds Masters in Sanskrit. Her proficiency in Vedant and vedic literature is unmatched. She has remarkable hold on Sanskrit chanting and explains ancient texts with great interest. Disha is coteacher and admin manager in this retreat.
From Ahmedabad there are daily flights to Dehradun. Nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun. 30mins away from Rishikesh. Prepaid cabs are available at airport.
Trains from Ahmedabad to Haridwar are available. Check the latest winter schedule at fog might change the time travelling of train. Haridwar railway station is 40mins from Rishikesh. Prepaid tuktuk and cabs are avaible outside railway stations.
The weather in Rishikesh is quite cold in winters. Temperature goes upto 7degrees celcius. Its advisable to carry warm clothing and hot water bags/ heating pads.
All rooms are dual occupancy. Individuals travelling with children will get triple occupancy rooms. Rooms have attached bathrooms with hot water facility for bathing. Blankets will be provided. We request all members to clean rooms on daily basis as part of karma yog.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner will be served. All meals will be onion garlic free. Tea/coffee with sugar and without sugar will be provided. For children and adults who prefer milk arrangements will be made.
Kindly note: On days when we go out for jungle bathing, hike to the cave, visit ancient temple; carry on meals will be taken and/or will be arranged at clean, prebooked café or krishna temple.
Refrain from carrying foods with onion, garlic, eggs, alcohol within ashram premises as this is a sacred place.
We would appreciate your resistance and control from consumption of alcohol, eggs, onion garlic, nonveg and/or similar kinds of foods.
We would love to make this make this as meal time at home and would try our best to serve meals as per your likings. Do note that this is within ashram premise in a mildly remote area.
You may carry your preferred snacks, nuts, fruits, granola keeping in mind you are within a ashram.
Individuals joining in with health conditions please note to get your medicines. Individuals joining in with children are requested to keep medicine for children use as well. Basic medicine will be available with the teacher. Individuals who are on Injections and need refrigerator to cool medicine we shall provide it. We will provide a checklist of medicines towards the travel dates of retreat.
It is mandatory to wear clothes covering arms, legs. Sleeveless tops, frocks, tank tops, swim wear, shorts, boxers are prohibited for both men and women. Children too are mandatory to fully covered clothing at all times.
Limited spots available. Accommodation + meals included. Priced at ₹30,000/person.
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