This eight-day retreat in Rishikesh is for you if you want a calm, well-structured week of yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic care in the Himalayan foothills. The yoga classes suit all skill levels, from beginner to intermediate and advanced, and the retreat welcomes all ages. It is a gentle place to begin if you are new to yoga and Ayurveda, and a settled week of steady practice if you are not. You can come on your own or with a friend or partner.

You stay at a wellness centre that blends Ayurveda with modern comfort. Shortly after you arrive, you have a consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic doctor, who draws up a personalised treatment plan. Your meals are then tailored to your dosha. Each morning brings a 60-minute Himalayan Ayurvedic spa treatment. Through the week there are talks on diet, lifestyle and nutrition, a cooking class and specialised workshops. Every day also includes yoga, pranayama and meditation, so breathwork and stillness become part of your routine.

The centre is built in a new hill style that sits naturally within its lush surroundings. It is close to an ancient Shiva temple and a national park, so you can take peaceful walks and explore. Rooms are spacious, air-conditioned and en-suite. Each has a private balcony with views over the surrounding landscape, a sitting area and free Wi-Fi. Beyond your room you will find a garden, library, swimming pool and restaurant. There is also a dedicated yoga shala and deck for practice. The retreat is about a 60-minute drive from Dehradun Airport.

Each day begins at 07:00 with group mantra chanting and yoga to warm you up, followed by an Ayurvedic breakfast. Mornings are given to your treatments and the day's talk or workshop, and lunch is served at 13:00. Afternoons are yours: you can rest, read in the garden, or take in the mountain views from your balcony, with tea and snacks served in the late afternoon. As the day winds down, there is group pranayama and meditation before a wholesome Ayurvedic dinner. On your final full day, a special cultural evening with local music and dance leads into a farewell dinner.

The food is vegetarian and rooted in Ayurvedic principles. It focuses on whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, lean proteins and low-fat dairy, and is low in fat and calories and free from artificial additives. You can expect dishes such as khichdi, vegetable curries and fresh salads, and organic options are available. The kitchen can also cater for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-allergy-friendly and egg-free diets.

Your stay includes: - seven nights in a mountain-facing room - three personalised vegetarian meals a day - 60 minutes of daily Himalayan Ayurveda or spa treatment - the doctor's consultation - daily yoga, meditation and pranayama classes - a welcome drink, with water, tea and coffee throughout the day - the cooking class and specialised workshops

Flights, visa fees, travel insurance, additional activities, additional treatments and medicines prescribed at check-out are not included.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in mountain-facing room - 3 healthy, personalized vegetarian meals daily, according to your dosha - 60 minutes of daily Himalayan Ayurveda/spa treatments - In-house Ayurvedic doctor consultation - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Welcome drink - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Cooking class - Specialized workshops

What's not included

- Additional activities - Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments - Prescribed medicines at check-out time

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