7 Day Wellness Escape: Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Healing Retreat in Rishikesh

The retreat is hosted by Deep Yoga Wellness, a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training school based in Tapovan, Rishikesh. The campus sits on the western bank of the Ganges, and the daily program is built around the classical Hatha lineage. Sudhanshu Badoni leads the faculty, and the teaching is serious—this is the same team that runs 200, 300, and 500-hour teacher trainings with cohorts of 20-30 students.\n\nA typical day starts with pranayama and meditation, then moves into a Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. After breakfast, you'll have sessions like sound healing and Reiki, which are designed to help you relax and release tension. The afternoons and evenings are lighter, with lunch and dinner served and some free time built in. There are also excursions and sightseeing trips around Rishikesh, and the program includes aerial yoga classes, which are a bit different from the usual retreat fare.\n\nThe retreat is structured so you can go deeper than a weekend getaway would allow. With seven days, your body has time to let go of accumulated stress, and your practice can settle into a natural rhythm. The campus has everything you need—a restaurant, yoga shala, terrace, and rooms with A/C and attached bathrooms—so you don't have to think about logistics. You just show up, practice, and let the week unfold.\n\nOne thing that stands out is the flexibility. You can book a 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, or 28-day retreat, and you can start on any day of the month. The 7-day version is their most complete short-term option, but if you find you want to stay longer, you can extend. The cost is also remarkably low for what's included—accommodation, three meals a day, daily classes, and several treatments—which makes it accessible if you're watching your budget.

What's included

- Accommodation for 6 nights - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Sound healing session - Reiki healing session - 30 minute massage - 1 hour treatment - Aerial yoga class - Cooking class - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions/activities - Airport pickup - Transportation during the retreat - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Professional event photos - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Meals (as mentioned, but note: some meals may be excluded if you arrive early or stay later) - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary