Yoga, Sightseeing & Waterfall Hiking Wellness Escape in Rishikesh

The retreat runs from Sunday to Saturday with a fixed schedule that balances practice, exploration and downtime. Each day includes a morning pranayama and yoga session, an evening yoga class, and meditation or Yog Nidra before dinner. The middle of the day is split between self-study, free time and spiritual documentaries or library time — a slower pace than a pure asana bootcamp.

The sightseeing sets this week apart from a standard yoga intensive. On day one you visit Ram Jhula and watch the Ganga Aarti, the fire ceremony held on the riverbank every evening. Day three starts with yoga by the Ganges, then a trip to Vashisht Cave, a meditation cave associated with the sage Vashisht. Day five begins before dawn for the drive to Kunjapuri Temple, where you watch the sunrise over the Himalayas. You also get a sound healing or Yog Nidra session during the week.

The teaching team is led by Pranjal Ji, an E-RYT 500 instructor certified by Yoga Alliance USA with ten years of experience, who trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa in Mysore and holds a 200-hour certification from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre. He is joined by Shree Acharya Eknath Ji, a Vedic Sanskrit scholar who studied under M.M. Swami Krishnananda Ji and lived in the Himalayas for years, and Shubham Uniyal Ji, who holds a post-graduate degree in Yogic Science. Between them they cover asana, pranayama, yoga philosophy, the Bhagavad Gita and meditation.

The center itself is called SaptaShuddhi — 'seven levels of purification' — and sits in the hills above Rishikesh, surrounded by greenery with mountain views. The rooms are simple and clean with air conditioning and attached bathrooms. It's not a luxury property; it's a working yoga center where the focus is on the practice, the food and the setting.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - A Sound Healing or A Yog Nidra Session - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments