5 Day Yoga, Somatics & Community Wellness Retreat in Bir, India

Bir Yoga House is a real home, not a commercial retreat center, which shapes the whole feel of the week. Your room is upstairs, private, and has a mini kitchenette so you can make your own tea or light meals. The yoga shala is on the terrace, overlooking the garden where you might spend the afternoon reading. Daily classes are small—up to ten people—and include both guests and locals, so you get a glimpse of how yoga fits into everyday life here rather than an isolated retreat bubble. Yamuna has a remarkable background: 11 years as a medical doctor specializing in radiology before becoming a yoga teacher in 2015. She blends anatomy knowledge with somatic, energy, and devotional practices, and she can adapt to any body or limitation. The program runs two practices a day, plus the included one-hour private session. The first days help you settle in, and by the end, most guests notice real changes in how they feel. The retreat is five days, but you can extend your stay if you want more time. You’re in walking distance of Bir’s cafés and shops, and the surrounding Himalayan foothills offer hiking and paragliding, but you’re never far from a quiet space to simply be. If you want structure but not rigidity, this is a really gentle, grounding way to spend five days.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private room with kitchenette and private bathroom - Daily lunch (vegetarian/vegan-friendly) - Morning fruit and tea - Twice daily yoga and movement classes (Somatics, Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha) - Daily breathwork, Kriyas, and pranayama classes - One 60-minute private session (choose from Reiki, Chi Nei Tsang, Myofascial Release, Somatic Experiencing, or Private Yoga Therapy) - Welcome drink - Water served throughout the day - Wi-Fi connection - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Parking - Luggage storage - High-speed Wi-Fi suitable for remote work

What's not included

- Airport transfers (can be arranged at extra cost) - Flights and visa fees - Travel insurance - Dinners - Additional treatments or therapies - Activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., paragliding, spa treatments)