8 Day Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Wellness Retreat in Dharamshala, India

This eight-day retreat is run by Sarvaguna Yoga, a school in Upper Bhagsu that has been hosting yoga and meditation courses for years, led by Dr. Keshava and a team of teachers including Shubham, Pawan, and Eleanor. The daily program blends Hatha Yoga, pranayama, and various meditation techniques, with time each day for philosophy discussions and Q&A. Guests come with different levels of experience — some brand new to meditation, others deepening an established practice — and the teaching is patient, practical, and grounded in the school's long history of training teachers.

The retreat is deliberately small, capped at eight participants, which keeps the classes intimate and lets the teachers adapt to the group. Mornings begin early with yoga and meditation, followed by breakfast, then more practice or a philosophy session. Afternoons are mostly free — a chance to hike, visit the nearby Bhagsu waterfall, or relax in the garden. Evenings close with meditation and sometimes mantra chanting. A day-long trek into the Dhauladhar foothills gives you a proper taste of the surrounding mountains.

Upper Bhagsu is about 2.5 km from McLeodganj, the Tibetan quarter and home to the Dalai Lama, and the area is rich with monasteries, cafes, and other travelers. The retreat's location is tucked away from the main market streets, so it stays quiet and contemplative, yet everything you might want to explore is within walking distance. Guests consistently rate the teaching and food highly, with many reviews noting how the combination of location, instruction, and simple living helped them finally understand how to meditate.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off (from Dharamsala Airport) - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - healthy, vegan, organic, gluten-free, and vegetarian - Unlimited filtered drinking water - Daily Hatha Yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily Pranayama (breathing) classes - Day trek to Himalayan mountains - Yoga T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, and yoga bag - Wi-Fi connection - Welcome drink - Course manual - Transportation during the retreat - 8 days, 7 nights single private room accommodation

What's not included

- Airport transfers (except pickup/drop-off from Dharamsala Airport) - Travel insurance - Flights cost - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments