21-Day Himalayan Wellness Retreat with Daily Yoga, Ayurveda & Breathwork in Rishikesh

Gurukul Yogashala runs its retreats on a daily schedule that mixes physical practice with classical yogic study. Mornings begin at 6 AM with a Mysore-style Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow session, followed by a pranayama and kriya hour. After breakfast, there's a mantra and kirtan session before the day opens up. The afternoon brings a Hatha Yoga workshop, and the evening closes with a dynamic meditation, a short Yoga Nidra, and dinner.

The teaching team is large and covers a wide range of specialties. Yogi Arvind Negi, the director, focuses on applying the Yamas and Niyamas to daily life. Yogacharya Sanjeev Pandey ji, a 7th-generation yogi with a PhD in Yogic Science, teaches philosophy and Kundalini. Yogesh, another teacher, holds a Master's in Yoga Science and brings an anatomy-focused approach. Dr. Shikha runs the sound healing sessions. This depth of instruction means students get exposure to several lineages and methods within the 21 days.

The included Ayurvedic therapies are a significant part of the offering. Each guest receives an Abhyanga (full-body warm oil massage) and Shirodhara (warm oil poured on the forehead) session, along with Akshitarpan (eye nourishment) and Nasya (nasal administration). A Basti treatment—a localized oil therapy for the back, knees, or neck—is also part of the package. These are done under the guidance of Dr. Nishant Bhatnagar, an Ayurvedic author and physician.

One cultural excursion around Rishikesh is included, giving you a chance to see the town's temples and ghats. The rest of the time, you're free to walk down to the Ganges, relax in the garden, or use the library. Given the 21-day duration and the structured daily schedule, this suits people ready to adopt a disciplined ashram rhythm for three weeks, not a light-touch drop-in class holiday.

What's included

- 20 nights accommodation in either a private or shared room - 3 daily sattvic vegetarian and vegan meals plus afternoon tea and snacks - Welcome drink and filtered purified water - Daily Hatha, Mysore-style Ashtanga, and Vinyasa flow asana sessions - Daily pranayama, mantra chanting, meditation, and Yoga Nidra sessions - Daily Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy, History, Alignment, and Adjustment lectures - Sound healing session with Tibetan singing bowls - 4 Ayurveda therapies: Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Akshitarpan & Nasya, and Basti - One Rudraksh Mala and welcome ceremony - Arrival kit (manual, school t-shirt, tote bag, cleansing kit) - One cultural weekend excursion around Rishikesh - Professional event photos - Use of yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Pre and post-retreat support from the team - Complimentary pickup from Dehradun Airport - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel and medical insurance - Visa fees - Additional Ayurvedic treatments not listed - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Transportation services (except the complimentary shuttle) - Bank charges of 5.5% on credit/debit card payments - Towels, toilet paper, soap, and other personal care products