4-Day Yoga & Meditation De-Stress Escape in Rishikesh

The 4-Day De-Stress & Relaxing Yoga and Meditation Retreat is the shortest program at SaptaShuddhi, designed as a complete reset for people who need to step off the treadmill of modern life. The day follows the traditional yogic timetable: wake at six, practice pranayama and yoga before breakfast, then fill the daylight hours with sound healing, free time, and a second yoga class in the afternoon before dinner and an early sleep.

What makes this retreat stand out is how much is packed into the short stay. Alongside the two daily yoga classes, you get daily sound healing sessions, a guided nature hike, and an evening trip to Ram Jhula for the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the river. The schedule lets you experience a slice of the yogic lifestyle without committing to a longer, more intense program.

The teachers are the heart of the experience. Pranjal Ji, an E-RYT 500 instructor with a decade of teaching experience, leads most sessions. He trained in Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore and studied Kundalini under a guru in Rishikesh, but teaches with a grounding in modern, real-life examples. He is joined by Shree Acharya Eknath Ji, who grew up in a spiritual family in Maharashtra and holds a master's degree in Sanskrit, and Shubham Uniyal Ji, who has a post-graduate degree in Yogic Science. Between them they cover Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, philosophy, and pranayama.

The accommodation is straightforward but comfortable, with A/C rooms, attached bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. The food is pure vegetarian, served in brass and copper vessels, and follows a sattvic yogic diet. The location, on a hill above Rishikesh, gives you mountain views and quiet, but the town's temples and ashrams are only a short trip away.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Welcome drink - Daily sound healing sessions - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - One Yog 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 - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments