Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
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Yoga Capital of the World
The Best Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
A 3 to 21 day yoga retreat in Rishikesh, India on the banks of the Ganga — daily Hatha yoga, pranayama, yoga nidra and yogic philosophy, guided by teachers with over two decades of lineage-rooted experience.
22+ Yrs
Teaching in Rishikesh
10,000+
Students trained worldwide
4.9 / 5
Average student rating
80+
Countries represented
2026 Dates
Sep 01 – 10, 2026
Private Room
Single occupancy
USD
850
Shared Room
Twin sharing
USD
750
Meals & stay included · Limited seats
Why Rishikesh? Why Choose This Retreat?
Best Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Rishikesh sits at the foothills of the Himalayas, where the Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains. For over a century, sages, gurus and seekers have gathered on its ghats to practise, teach and pass down yoga in its original form. Searching for the best yoga retreat in Rishikesh, India usually means choosing between a commercial wellness resort and an authentic yoga school — Tattvaa Yogashala has spent 22 years building the latter.
Our retreats are led by senior Indian teachers, not rotating international freelancers, and every retreat includes daily Hatha yoga, pranayama and kriya, yoga nidra, guided meditation, and yogic philosophy sessions that explain the “why” behind the practice — not only the postures.
Whether you are booking a short 3-day reset or a deep 21-day immersion, each Rishikesh yoga retreat package below includes accommodation, sattvic vegetarian meals, and full access to the daily schedule described further down this page.
An Invitation to Pause
Who Are Our Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda Retreats For?
This retreat welcomes people from different walks of life — those seeking rest, emotional healing, clarity, physical detox, or a deeper yoga practice.
Stress, Anxiety &
Emotional Heaviness
A supportive space to slow down, breathe deeply, rest the nervous system, and reconnect with yourself.
Grief, Burnout &
Life Transitions
A compassionate retreat for those feeling tired, overwhelmed, emotionally heavy, or in need of time to return inward.
Beginners, Teachers
& Practitioners
A welcoming space for sincere beginners, yoga teachers, healers, and practitioners to receive guidance and renew their inner practice.
Ayurveda &
Wellness Seekers
For travellers wanting to pair daily yoga with sattvic nutrition and Ayurvedic principles for a full mind-body reset.
What You Will Practice
Core Elements of the Retreat
An artfully guided retreat that unfolds step by step — preparing the body, deepening the breath, settling the nervous system, and opening space for rest, clarity, and inner understanding.
In a small and supportive group, you will be guided through daily practice, healing, reflection, and personal care. Each day follows a simple rhythm of practice, rest, philosophy, meditation, and integration, allowing the work to deepen gently and safely.
Hatha Yoga
Daily morning practice to open the body, build steadiness, improve awareness, and prepare the system for deeper inner work through gentle, alignment-aware, and accessible movement.
Pranayama & Kriya
Classical breathwork and cleansing practices to purify the system, regulate energy, steady the mind, and support a deeper, calmer, and more balanced inner state.
Yoga Nidra
A guided practice of conscious rest that helps the body soften, the mind settle, and deeper layers of tension release — supporting profound relaxation, emotional ease, and deeper sleep.
Yoganga Healing
A personal healing session with Sunil ji, beginning with written reflection and guided inner observation to support release, clarity, self-understanding, and inner stillness.
Sound Healing
Two sound healing sessions use vibration, sound, and deep listening to invite the body into stillness, support energetic balance, and quiet the mind.
Yogic Philosophy
Afternoon philosophy sessions bring yogic wisdom into daily life, helping students understand mind, emotions, awareness, suffering, practice, and inner freedom with clarity.
3 to 21 Days · Choose Your Depth
Yoga Retreat Packages & Pricing
Every yoga retreat in Rishikesh package includes shared accommodation, three sattvic vegetarian meals daily, and the complete practice schedule. Private rooms are available on request.
3 Days
Quick Reset
$300 / person
A short, focused introduction to Hatha yoga, pranayama and meditation — ideal if you're passing through Rishikesh or want a weekend reset.
5 Days
Popular
$500 / person
Enough time to settle into a daily rhythm of practice, philosophy and rest, with one guided excursion along the Ganga.
7 Days
Best Seller
$700 / person
Our most-booked 7 day yoga retreat in Rishikesh — a full week of Hatha yoga, yoga nidra, sound healing and yogic philosophy.
10 Days
Deep Practice
$1,000 / person
Ten days of practice, healing and integration — also offered at Tattvaa Yogashala as the signature 10-Day Soham Yoga & Healing Retreat, with a personal Yoganga healing session and two sound healing circles included.
14 Days
Immersion
$1,400 / person
A two-week immersion for practitioners, teachers and healers who want to rebuild a sustainable home practice from the ground up.
21 Days
Transformational
$2,100 / person
Our deepest spiritual retreat in India — three full weeks of yoga, meditation, philosophy and Himalayan excursions.
Prefer a fully guided, single-batch experience? Our 10-day package is also run as the dedicated Soham Yoga & Healing Retreat, a signature Tattvaa Yogashala program with fixed 2026 batch dates and small-group size.
The Destination
Why Choose Rishikesh for Retreats?
Rishikesh is where the Ganga leaves the Himalayas and enters the plains, and where yoga itself has been taught, practised and passed down for generations. Choosing a yoga retreat in Rishikesh over any other destination in India means practising in the same town that shaped modern yoga, surrounded by ashrams, temples and a global community of teachers and seekers.
- Recognised globally as the “Yoga Capital of the World”
- Home to the sacred Ganga river, ghats and daily Aarti ceremonies
- Foothills of the Himalayas, with a cool, meditative climate most of the year
- The largest concentration of registered yoga schools and ashrams in India
Our Campus
Why Choose Rishikesh Yoga Valley for Your Retreat?
Tattvaa Yogashala sits in Jonk-Yoga village, Swargashram, tucked into the quiet Rishikesh Yoga Valley away from the crowds of the main market. This valley setting is what allows a retreat to actually feel restorative — no traffic noise, no crowded cafes, just the sound of the river, birdsong and the practice itself.
- A quiet, distraction-free valley campus built specifically for yoga and healing
- Easy walking access to the Ganga ghats and Swargashram's ashrams and temples
- Small batch sizes so every student gets individual attention from senior teachers
- A dedicated yoga hall, sattvic kitchen and simple, comfortable rooms on one campus
Stay, Eat, Practise, Rest
What's Included in Every Retreat
Shared or private accommodation in a quiet, distraction-free setting
Three sattvic vegetarian meals daily, with tea and light refreshments
Daily Hatha yoga, pranayama, kriya and meditation classes
Yogic philosophy sessions taught in plain, practical language
Guided excursion to a sacred site along the Ganga
WiFi, hot water, yoga mats, props and full retreat support
How We Compare
Choosing the Best Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh
Rishikesh has hundreds of ashrams and yoga schools, ranging from budget dormitories to five-star wellness resorts. Here's how Tattvaa Yogashala's retreats compare on the factors that matter most.
| Factor | Budget Ashrams | Luxury Resorts | Tattvaa Yogashala |
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| Teaching lineage | Variable | Often outsourced | 22 years, in-house senior teachers |
| Typical price (7 days) | $175–$400 | $1,500+ | $700 all-inclusive |
| Yoga Alliance registration | Rarely verified | Sometimes | RYS 200 / 300 / E-RYT 500 |
| Meals | Basic | Multi-cuisine | Sattvic vegetarian, dietary needs accommodated |
| Group size | Large batches | Small, high-cost | Small, supportive groups |
| Reviews | Mixed | Limited public data | 4.9/5 across 300+ reviews |
Your Guides
Meet Your Lead Teachers
Sunil Sharma
Philosophy & Inner Healing
Founder, Yoganga Healing
Upendra Prasad
Breath & Energy Healing
Meditation
Krishna Sikhwal
Alignment & Asana
Sound Healing
Day in the Retreat
Daily Schedule
A simple daily rhythm of practice, rest, reflection, and inner work.
- Morning
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7:30 – 8:30 AMKriyas & Pranayama
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8:30 – 10:00 AMHatha Yoga
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10:00 AMBreakfast
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10:30 AM – 1:00 PMFree Time · Ganga · Rest Optional Private Session
- Afternoon
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1:00 PMLunch
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2:00 – 3:00 PMYoga Nidra
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3:00 – 4:30 PMYogic Philosophy
- Evening
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5:00 – 6:15 PMEvening Meditation
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After 6:15 PMDinner
Life at the Retreat
Stay, Eat, Practise, Rest
Food
Simple, Fresh &
Sattvic Nourishment
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals are served daily.
- The food is simple, fresh, nourishing, and supportive of yoga practice and digestion. Tea and light refreshments are also provided.
- If you have allergies or dietary needs, please inform us before arrival. We will do our best to accommodate them.
Accommodation
Quiet Space to
Rest & Reflect
- Simple, clean, and comfortable rooms created to support rest, reflection, and practice.
- Private and shared room options available, depending on your preference and availability.
- Quiet, distraction-free accommodation within the retreat environment.
Your Transformation
What You Carry Home
Over ten days, the body begins to soften, the breath becomes steadier, and the mind gradually settles into a deeper sense of calm.
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As the noise quiets, patterns, emotions, and experiences that have been weighing on you can become easier to understand, accept, and gently let go.
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With each day of practice, you build greater awareness, stronger self-trust, and practical tools that support balance and clarity long after the retreat ends.
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By the final day, many students leave with a renewed connection to themselves and a clearer foundation for daily life.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Retreat pricing starts at $300 for 3 days and scales up with duration: $500 for 5 days, $700 for 7 days, $1,000 for 10 days, $1,400 for 14 days, and $2,100 for 21 days. All packages include shared accommodation, three sattvic meals daily and the full practice schedule; private rooms are available at an additional cost.
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The 7-day retreat is the most popular starting point — long enough to settle into the daily rhythm of Hatha yoga, pranayama and meditation, without requiring a long time commitment away from work or family.
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No. Every retreat welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Teachers adapt pace and posture variations to the group's needs on each retreat.
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Every package includes accommodation, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day, daily Hatha yoga, pranayama and kriya, yoga nidra, yogic philosophy, evening meditation, a guided excursion, yoga mats and props, WiFi, and hot water.
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Meditation is a core part of every retreat, not an add-on. Each day includes guided evening meditation and a yoga nidra session focused on deep relaxation and mental clarity.
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Meals are sattvic and fully vegetarian, prepared fresh to support digestion and yoga practice. Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions should inform the school before arrival so meals can be adjusted where possible.
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Yes. Most retreat packages listed above are priced for shared accommodation; a private room upgrade is available for an additional cost, subject to availability at the time of booking.
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Yes. Alongside the physical practice, the daily schedule is designed to support rest, nervous-system regulation and emotional processing through yoga nidra, meditation and yogic philosophy.
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You can reserve a spot by sending an enquiry with your preferred dates and room type. A partial booking amount confirms your place, payable by bank transfer; the remaining balance can typically be settled on arrival in Rishikesh.
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Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable weather for outdoor practice and Ganga-side sessions, though retreats run year-round.
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Rishikesh is widely considered one of India's safest destinations for solo travel, and retreat accommodation is on-site with staff support throughout your stay.
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Airport transfer is not included in the retreat prices listed above by default but can usually be arranged for an additional fee — ask when you send your enquiry.
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The 14-day retreat is built for practitioners who want to rebuild a full home practice, while the 21-day retreat adds deeper philosophy study and additional Himalayan excursions for a more transformational, immersive experience.
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Extensions are generally possible depending on availability and should be discussed with the school directly; shortening a booked retreat is subject to the cancellation and transfer terms shared at the time of booking.
After the Retreat
Continued Support
After the Retreat
After the retreat, students are invited to join the Yoganga Healing Circle, a WhatsApp community offering free monthly sessions on yoga, healing, breath, meditation, and inner work.
You can also stay connected with Sunil Sharma via email or WhatsApp for guidance as you continue your practice.
We look forward to welcoming you and your community to Soham.
Namaste 🙏
