3-Day Shakti Women's Healing Retreat in Rishikesh, India

The retreat runs for three days in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, in northern India. Rishikesh sits where the Ganga leaves the Himalayas, and it has drawn spiritual seekers for centuries — it is widely called the Yoga Capital of the World. The setting is part of the work here: the river, the foothills and the town's long ritual history give the programme its frame.

Daily practice centres on release. Guided inner child work and karmic release sessions are used to loosen the grip of past experiences — emotional pain, inherited patterns, old relationship wounds, stuck energy. Healing kriyas, womb healing and feminine energy activation form the core of each day, paired with ancient sacred rituals and manifestation techniques so participants leave with tools they can keep using.

The Ganga deep ritual is the highlight most participants remember. It takes place at the river, honouring the sacred waters and setting personal intentions in a spot that has hosted such ceremonies for centuries. There is also time set aside for creative exploration, for reconnecting with parts of yourself that daily life tends to push aside.

The team is confirmed before your stay; the retreat is run by Damini Sargam International Academy, an India-based academy that also runs longer sound healing and energy healing trainings in Rishikesh, from 6-day sound healing courses up to a 30-day energy healing training. That background in energy and sound work shapes what happens in the sessions.

What separates this from a general yoga week is the focus. There is no asana timetable or fitness programme here — the days are built around ritual, energy work and guided inner release, in a women-only group. If you want a physical training holiday, this is not it. If you want three days of structured healing work in one of India's most established spiritual centres, it is a compact way to do it.

What's included

- 3-day women's retreat programme in Rishikesh - Accommodation at Damini Sargam (AC or non-AC private room packages) - Guided inner child work and karmic release sessions - Healing kriyas, womb healing and feminine energy activation - Sacred rituals and manifestation techniques - Ganga deep ritual at the river - Meals tailored to the group, including dietary needs (confirmed with the leader)

What's not included

- Travel to and from Rishikesh - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras - Anything not confirmed by the retreat leader for your dates