Mindfulness, Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Mornings at Vihana start early with meditation, pranayama, and breathwork, often on the rooftop as the sun comes up over the hills. After breakfast there is a yoga class, before lunch and a free afternoon—time to rest, sit on the terrace, or walk the ten minutes down to Tapovan Market. A second asana class runs later in the day, with dinner to finish. Teachers rotate, but you will likely practice with Sonu Ji, who teaches Hatha, Ashtanga, and Acro Yoga and has over eight years of experience, or Ajay Ji, a Hatha teacher trained at a Sanskrit Vidyalaya. Shubham Ji leads meditation and pranayama, with a background in Iyengar yoga. The classes are tailored to your level, so beginners and advanced practitioners both find their place.

What really sets this retreat apart is the attention to your individual needs. An Ayurvedic doctor takes your pulse and can shape your diet and treatments around what they find. Therapists like Rupa Ji are known for skilled massage, and Anna Ji offers Tibetan sound healing sessions that several reviewers describe as a lifetime highlight. There is also a light program of excursions: hikes to waterfalls where you practice pranayama, a sunrise visit to a Himalayan temple, a fire ceremony, a cooking class, and trips into Rishikesh town.

The retreat itself is deliberately small. The building has a rooftop with views over the hills, a yoga shala, and a restaurant. Rooms are simple but well kept, with hot water, free Wi-Fi, and balconies that look out over local life. It is not a spa resort, and nobody pretends it is. It is a homey, welcoming yoga retreat where the staff's warmth tends to be what guests remember most.

What's included

- Airport pickup (Dehradun Airport) - 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily meditation and pranayama classes - Two daily yoga asana classes - 1-hour Ayurvedic massage (per package) - Welcome drink - Cooking class - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Wi-Fi connection - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Parking - Luggage storage - 30-minute massage (in addition to the 1-hour treatment)

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Travel insurance - Return airport drop-off (USD 5) - Private cab from Delhi (USD $75 one way)