4-Day Himalayan Yoga and Meditation De-Stress Retreat in Rishikesh

SaptaShuddhi Yoga and Wellness sits in the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, a town known as the yoga capital of the world. The center is set on a hill, away from the main roads, so the sound is mostly birds and temple bells. With only up to 28 guests, it feels more like a guesthouse than an anonymous retreat center—staff clean rooms daily, the kitchen dishes up home-style Indian vegetarian food, and little spaces like the terrace and garden are made for sitting quietly.

The retreat runs for four days and three nights with a real daily structure. Expect to rise around 6am for pranayama and yoga, attend a sound healing session most days, and have a free afternoon block. That time matters—some guests use it for self-study, others nap, write, or walk into town. The schedule is deliberate but not exhausting, and the teachers are tuned into adjusting poses or breathing work for your level.

Instructors here are the real deal. Pranjal Ji, the lead, trained with Sri Ramesh Shetty in Ashtanga Mysore, completed certifications at Sivananda and in Rishikesh, and has taught for a decade. He has a practical, story-based way of explaining yoga philosophy. Supporting him are Shree Acharya Eknath, who brings years of Vedanta and Sanskrit study, and Shubham Uniyal, a young teacher with a postgrad in Yogic Science. Between them, the teaching covers Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, yoga therapy, pranayama, and meditation.

The location is a real draw. You can walk or drive the short distance to Ram Jhula, cross the footbridge, and watch the Ganga Aarti—fire worship on the riverbank at sunset. On clear days there's a view of Himalayan peaks from higher ground nearby. It's close enough to town for convenience but tucked away enough to actually feel like a retreat.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily sound healing sessions - One Yoga Nidra session - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Wi-Fi connection - Luggage storage - Parking

What's not included

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