4-Day Yoga & Meditation Wellness Break in Jaipur, India

Prayas Yoga Retreat sits in Jaipur, about 30-40 minutes from the international airport. The setup is deliberately small-scale: one main practice space (they call it the Sadhna Hall), a handful of guest rooms, and a kitchen turning out three meals a day. Yogi Mahendra Sharma founded the place and leads most sessions himself, with nearly 20 years of experience hosting international guests.

The yoga programme blends styles. You'll do Hatha and Vinyasa flow sessions, plus therapeutic classes using props in the Iyengar tradition — blocks, straps, bolsters — to work on alignment and make poses accessible regardless of your flexibility. There are also travel-recovery stretching sessions for guests arriving jet-lagged, which is a practical touch given the long flights most international visitors take to reach India.

Beyond asana, the daily schedule includes pranayama (breathing exercises), guided meditation, mantra chanting, and what they call 'yoga philosophy interaction sessions' — essentially informal talks where you can ask questions about yogic concepts. A cooking class is included too, so you learn to make some of the dishes you've been eating.

Meals are fully vegetarian, prepared fresh each day with seasonal local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus herbal teas and snacks throughout the day. They accommodate gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, raw, and other dietary needs if you let them know in advance.

Jaipur itself adds to the experience. The retreat is close enough to the old city that you can visit the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and other UNESCO World Heritage sites on your free time. The staff can help arrange visits or point you in the right direction.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in private room with ensuite bathroom - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day - Herbal welcome drink - Daily yoga classes (Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar-style with props) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathing) classes - Cooking class - Specialized workshops - Yoga philosophy interaction session - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support - Luggage storage - Wifi - Yoga props (mats, blocks, straps, bolsters)

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers (available for €34 return) - Optional private sessions - Personal expenses