3-Day Riverside Sound Healing, Yoga & Meditation Escape in Rishikesh

Buddha Retreat is a small yoga school tucked into the Tapovan area of Rishikesh, close to the Lakshman Jhula bridge and the Ganges. The retreat runs a daily programme that mixes traditional Hatha yoga, Ashtanga and Vinyasa flows, pranayama, meditation, and sound healing. Devrishi, the founder and main teacher, comes from a Brahmin family in India and left an engineering degree in his final semester to pursue yoga. His teaching focuses on alignment and adjustment, and each asana is explained in terms of what it does for your body rather than just moving through poses.

The day starts at 6:30 am with pranayama, followed by a Hatha class that includes Surya Namaskar and detailed guidance on each posture. After breakfast and rest, there’s a meditation session that can be held in the yoga hall, on the Ganga side, or in the garden. Sound healing comes in the afternoon, along with an Ashtanga or Vinyasa class. Between sessions you’ll get Ayurvedic drinks, fresh juice, and snacks. Evenings include philosophy talks, chanting, kirtan, and optional extras like ecstatic dance, bonfires, or tarot readings. You can pick and choose what to attend — the only structure is the one you want.

The accommodation is simple but clean, with private or shared rooms, attached bathrooms, and hot and cold water. The retreat keeps group sizes small, which makes it easier to get to know other guests. Food is vegetarian, mostly sattvic, and gluten-free and vegan options are available. The location is convenient — about 30-40 minutes from Jolly Grant Airport and close enough to Rishikesh town for exploring temples, the riverfront, or just walking to the Lakshman Jhula area. It’s a good choice for beginners who want a guided introduction to yoga and meditation, and equally fine for more experienced practitioners who want a few days of structured practice in a spiritual setting.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga sessions - Daily meditation sessions - Daily pranayama session - Sound Healing session - Mantra Chanting session - Philosophy session - Parking - Luggage storage - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (unless booked separately)