7 Day Ayurvedic Wellness & Yoga Retreat in the Himalayan Foothills of Rishikesh, India

Buddha Retreat is a yoga school and wellness center in Tapovan, Rishikesh, run by a team of experienced Indian teachers. The retreat's program blends multiple yoga traditions—Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa—with daily meditation, pranayama, and sound healing. Each yoga class emphasizes alignment and the benefits of each asana, so you learn as you move.

A typical day includes two yoga sessions and two meditation sessions, plus a sound healing session using Tibetan singing bowls. You'll also receive four Ayurvedic herbal detox drinks over the week, prepared to support digestion and internal balance. The retreat is designed to be flexible: you're encouraged to join the sessions that resonate with you, and opt out of others if you need rest.

Evenings often include philosophical talks, kirtan (devotional singing), and sometimes ecstatic dance or bonfire gatherings. The Ganga Aarti at the riverbank is a highlight—an ancient fire ritual that draws locals and visitors alike. Beyond the scheduled program, you can explore Rishikesh's temples, markets, and suspension bridges, or simply sit by the river and journal.

Accommodation is clean and simple, with private or shared rooms, each with an attached bathroom, hot water, and Wi-Fi. The property has a garden, a yoga shala, and a restaurant serving sattvic meals. This is not a luxury retreat; it's an authentic, down-to-earth experience focused on healing and spiritual growth, in one of the most energetically charged places on earth.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in private or shared rooms - 3 daily sattvic vegetarian meals - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes (Hatha & Vinyasa) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily Ayurvedic detox drinks - Sound healing session - Ganga Aarti ceremony - Free Wi-Fi - Free parking - Luggage storage - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (can be arranged on request) - Additional activities not listed - Additional treatments (extra massages, private classes) - Optional plant medicine ceremony