Yoga Retreats Overview

Reconnect, Rejuvenate, Transform

Experience the ultimate Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, the spiritual heart of India, at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga & Meditation School. Nestled on the banks of the sacred Ganges River and surrounded by the majestic Himalayas, our retreats offer a perfect sanctuary to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

Whether you are a beginner seeking inner peace or an advanced practitioner looking to deepen your practice, our retreats are designed to guide you on a transformative journey.

Ten people practicing meditation in a serene outdoor setting amidst mountains and rocks.
  • People participating in a yoga class, lying on mats in a spacious room with yellow curtains and sunlight.

  • Group of nine people meditating on a rocky riverbank, sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed and hands in prayer position, with mountains and trees in the background.

  • People practicing yoga in a bright indoor studio with large windows and white curtains, performing headstands and other poses on yoga mats.

  • Two men practicing yoga outdoors on rocky terrain, surrounded by green hills and a village with multi-colored buildings and temples in the background.

  • People practicing yoga in a bright room with blue carpet and large windows, all in a forward bend pose with arms wrapped around the legs.

  • Four women practicing yoga outdoors on colorful mats near a river with a hillside hindu temple and houses in the background.

  • People doing yoga on mats by a river with buildings and a bridge in the background.

    • 05:15 am: Light on

    • 06:00 – 06:30 am: Morning pooja

    • 06:30 – 07:30 am: Pranayama / Satk Kriya

    • 07:30 – 08:45 am: Yoga Asana (Hatha & Ashtanga multi-styles)

    • 09:00 – 09:45 am: Breakfast

    • 10:00 – 11:00 am: Anatomy / Ayurveda

    • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Mantra chanting / Teaching methodology

    • 12:15 – 01:00 pm: Lunch

    • 01:45 – 02:45 pm: Philosophy (Darshan)

    • 03:00 – 04:00 pm: Self Practice

    • 04:00 – 05:30 pm: Classical Hatha Yoga

    • 05:45 – 06:00 pm: Evening pooja

    • 06:00 – 06:30 pm: Tea time

    • 06:30 – 07:30 pm: Meditation

    • 07:30 – 08:15 pm: Dinner

    • 10:00 pm: Lights off

    • Check-in: one day before the retreat, 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    • Check-out: last day of retreat, 11:00 am – 01:00 pm

  • 3-Day Yoga Retreat

    Overview: A short, immersive escape designed to refresh your body, mind, and spirit. Over three days, you’ll experience daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, and nourishing vegetarian meals in a serene environment.

    What You’ll Gain: Stress relief, increased mindfulness, renewed energy, and a taste of holistic yoga practices to take back into your daily life.

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  • 5-Day Yoga Retreat

    Overview: A deeper dive into yoga and wellness. Five days of structured yoga sessions, meditation, pranayama, and holistic wellness activities help you reconnect with your inner balance.

    What You’ll Gain: Enhanced flexibility and strength, mental clarity, improved breathing and focus, and a stronger connection to your practice.

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  • 7-Day Yoga Retreat

    Overview: A full week of immersion in yoga, meditation, and mindful living. Along with daily yoga and pranayama sessions, you’ll explore philosophy, self-practice, and guided relaxation techniques.

    What You’ll Gain: Profound mind-body balance, increased awareness, deeper relaxation, and tools to sustain your yoga practice beyond the retreat.

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  • 14-Day Yoga Retreat

    Overview: A transformative two-week journey into holistic yoga and meditation. Daily sessions include advanced asanas, pranayama, meditation, self-practice, and immersive teachings in philosophy and wellness.

    What You’ll Gain: A complete reset of body and mind, mastery of foundational yoga techniques, deep inner peace, and the confidence to integrate holistic wellness into everyday life.

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Comfortable Stay, Nourishing Food

Comfort and nourishment are essential for a transformative yoga retreat. Our accommodations and meals are designed to support your body, mind, and spirit.

Accommodation:
Rooms are simple, clean, and peaceful, with serene views of the Himalayas or Ganges, providing the perfect environment for rest and reflection.

Facilities:

  • Attached bathrooms with hot water

  • Study areas with table and chair

  • Wi-Fi and 24-hour security

  • Balconies with natural views

  • Laundry services

Meals:
Enjoy fresh, sattvic, vegetarian meals prepared daily with organic ingredients. Three meals per day plus tea ensure energy, clarity, and balance throughout your retreat.

Hotel room with a bed, red pillows, a glass-top table, and bottled water, near a window with natural light.
Group of people sitting on the floor and chairs on a balcony with city lights in the distance at night.
A river or lake with calm water, surrounded by hills and buildings in the distance. In the foreground, there is a yellow triangular warning marker with a red border and the Om symbol in red, attached to a rock on the riverbank, with trees and a sunset sky in the background.
People sitting at a long table outdoors, eating a meal, with some standing in the background and brunch items on the table.
A bedroom with a large bed, two dark blue pillows, a dark blue bed runner, and a black headboard. There are two wall-mounted lights, a ceiling fan, a window with blue curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.
A plate with a bowl of curry, a bowl of chopped vegetables with a spoon, a chapati, and a packet of mixed pickle.