5-Day Wellness Escape: Yoga, Meditation, and Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh

The 'Letting Go with Grace' retreat is a focused, short escape from busy life. It runs for five days and four nights, with a schedule that balances yoga, meditation, and time in nature. The retreat is held at the Kailash Yoga Ashram, a dedicated retreat space in Tapovan, a quiet part of Rishikesh. The program is structured to help you disconnect from your normal responsibilities and reconnect with yourself. The daily schedule is varied: you might start with pranayama and mantra chanting one morning, then move to a mindfulness session and yoga nidra the next. The afternoons are often free for walks or excursions, such as a silent hike to a waterfall or a nature walk to Neem Beach.

What makes this retreat special is the combination of traditional yoga practices with the unique spiritual atmosphere of Rishikesh. The town is known for its ashrams and temples, and the Ganges River flows right through it. The retreat includes a visit to the Ganga Aarti, which is a spectacular evening ceremony of fire, incense, and chanting on the riverbank. It's a powerful experience that many guests remember long after the retreat ends. The retreat also emphasizes learning techniques you can take home, such as mindfulness practices and specific yoga asanas.

Rohit Ji, the lead instructor and founder of the ashram, is a certified yoga teacher and therapist with over 700 hours of training. He brings a personal approach, aiming to understand each participant's needs and health concerns to guide them on their spiritual journey. He teaches Hatha yoga, pranayama, and meditation, and his teaching style is calm and attentive. He's highly rated by guests, who often comment on his welcoming nature and the care he puts into the retreat experience. The retreat is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners, as the practice is always adapted to the group.

The accommodations are simple and comfortable. You can choose between a shared room for two people or a private room with an attached bathroom and hot shower. The price varies accordingly, with the private room costing more. The ashram has free WiFi, a garden, and a restaurant on site. The retreat also includes all meals, which are vegetarian and sattvic, using local and organic ingredients where possible. Optional extras like airport pickup and extra nights are available for an additional cost. With a best price guarantee and free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival, it's a flexible and affordable way to spend a week focusing on your wellbeing.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Specialized workshops - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Free WiFi - Access to garden and restaurant

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport pickup (available at extra cost)