7-Day Meditation & Stress Relief Retreat in Rishikesh, India

The retreat runs for seven days at Amantrhit Wellness Retreat Center in Uttarakhand, near Rishikesh. Each day has a fixed shape: morning meditation and breath work, sattvic meals at set times, afternoon mindfulness instruction or free time, and an evening session before dinner. Nothing is rushed, and there's no pressure to be good at meditating — the teaching assumes you've never sat still for twenty minutes in your life. The centre is in a quiet part of Uttarakhand, with the kind of surroundings that make it easy to put your phone down. You'll be guided through breath awareness practices, seated meditation and accessible mindfulness techniques. The facilitator team is confirmed before your stay, so you'll know who's leading when you arrive. Aman Saini leads this retreat; he's based in India and runs at least one other programme at the same centre. Food is part of the method here: sattvic meals are served throughout, cooked to Ayurvedic principles, light and easy on the digestion. That combination of clean eating, a structured day and a calm location is what makes the week work. It's not a luxury spa holiday — the rooms are comfortable but simple, and the focus stays on practice. If you're new to meditation or just need a structured environment to restart a lapsed habit, this is a sensible entry point.

What's included

- Guided meditation sessions - Breath awareness practice - Mindfulness technique instruction - Sattvic meals - Structured daily program - Accommodation (room options confirmed per booking)

What's not included

- Travel to and from Uttarakhand - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras