14 Day Himalayan Wellness Escape with Yoga and Meditation in Rishikesh, India

This retreat is built around a daily rhythm of yoga, breathwork, and meditation, all taught in the traditional Himalayan style. Days are full, but there's also space to rest, read, or wander down to the river. The yoga is Hatha and Vinyasa, appropriate for complete beginners as well as people who've practiced for years—the teachers adjust to whatever level you bring. Pranayama and guided meditation happen every day, and there are also workshops on yoga philosophy to put the physical practice into context.

What really sets this apart from a standard yoga holiday are the sacred excursions. You'll get up early for the sunrise trip to Kunjapuri Temple with its panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, sit in the ancient Vashishta Gufa cave where sages are said to have meditated, and take a full day to visit Devprayag, the holy confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers where the Ganges is believed to begin. Each evening’s Ganga Aarti, with fire and chanting on the riverbank, is a genuinely moving spectacle, and there’s a kirtan night of bhakti singing and a cultural evening with traditional Garhwali and Kumaoni folk dance.

The lead teacher is Yogi Christopher Gill, who completed his 200-hour teacher training in 2015 and has been teaching meditation, mantra chanting, and Yoga Nidra since 2017. His style is calm and down-to-earth, and he's known for making the deeper aspects of yogic practice accessible to everyone. By the end of two weeks, you'll have a solid grounding in pranayama, a few meditation techniques to take home, and a much clearer sense of what a yogic lifestyle actually looks like in practice.

What's included

- 13 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Welcome drink - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Experiencing cultural activities (Garhwali & Kumauni folk dance) - Specialized workshops - Group excursions - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - Sound healing sessions - Kirtan (Bhakti Yoga) experience - Ganga Aarti experience - Sacred temple visit - Visit to Vashishtha Gufa (cave) - Certificate of completion

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available at extra cost)