6 Day Mind & Body Detox: Yoga & Meditation Retreat in India

The retreat runs over six days and five nights in the mountain town of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, about an hour from Dharamshala. The property sits in green, forested hills with mountain views and a river within walking distance — the kind of quiet that does half the work for you. You'll stay in a wooden guesthouse with either a single or double room, each with a private washroom and its own open courtyard or veranda.

Your mornings begin in silence, with time for journaling or a gentle walk before a 90-minute therapeutic yoga session at 7am. These sessions aren't your typical flow class — they draw on kriya yoga and therapeutic sequencing aimed at specific issues like back pain, shoulder tension, digestive problems, anxiety, and stress. After breakfast there's a meditation or conscious activity, then a free block for spa treatments or rest, followed by a pranayama and breathwork session before lunch.

The afternoons are mostly yours. You can walk in the forest, nap, read, or simply sit with the mountain views. Later there's another group meditation or activity, an evening workshop or Yoga Nidra, and a light dinner. The day closes with an open circle where you can share or ask questions in a group setting. Ananta is present throughout — he's a certified yoga therapist who specializes in psychosomatic disorders, and he also works as a life coach and mental health coach, so the conversations tend to go beyond just yoga poses.

There are 10 healing meditation sessions woven into the week, along with five pranayama sessions covering techniques like bhastrika and kapalbhati. Beyond the group work, you get two intensive self-awareness sessions, one EBRR (Emotional Body Release & Refresh) session, and one hara massage session. These one-on-one elements are where the deeper emotional release tends to happen — guests often describe leaving with clarity and a renewed sense of purpose rather than just a relaxed body.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a peaceful guesthouse - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 5 therapeutic or kriya yoga sessions - 5 pranayama (breathwork) sessions - 10 healing meditation sessions - Specialized workshops - 2 intensive self-awareness learning sessions - 1 EBRR (Emotional Body Release & Refresh) session - 1 Hara massage session - 1 OIAC (One-on-One Intensive Aware Counselling) session - Free wifi - Free parking - Access to garden and library - Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Flights - Personal expenses - Additional treatments - Activities not listed in the itinerary