Top 25 Meditation Retreats in Rishikesh

April 18,2024
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Nullify the noise within you. Replace it with a feeling of peace. Peace that is long lasting, and not fleeting by nature. Let that peace awash your being. Let its ripples tickle your soul. Let it caress you in its assuring hug – the kind of hug you get from a close one, who meets you, after a long time. Let it leave its imprint on your soul or play the flute in the most calming note your ears have ever heard. Just, allow!

But, how and where should you go to find that peace? The answer lies in the meditation retreats of Rishikesh. Why Rishikesh, you may ask? It’s because the air of this holy town is charged with spirituality. Every particle here glows with divine energy. The Himalayas and Ganges here reverberate with sacred buoyancy. So do the meditation retreats that are located here. Carve your peace trail, and let peace be upon you, around you and within you – with a little direction from these Rishikesh based meditation retreats.

1. Him River Resort Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 161.3 | 12,015 INR

Him River Retreat Rishikesh lies at the median of snugness and luxury. The river resort is replete with numerous amenities and services that are sure to make your stay a comfortable affair. The river resort offers two styles of cottages for staying. One can either choose to stay in River View Cottage, which is a private luxury cottage that opens up to the enchanting views of River Huel and mountains, or opt for a traditional village style mud cottage with comfortable twin beds and en suite bathroom.

Both the cottages come with a balcony wherein you can stand to admire the views of the mountains or indulge in some bird watching. The river resort offers a Osho Dynamic Meditation Retreat with a purpose to unite your mind, body and soul.

Meditation retreat in Rishikesh is located next to the river with its gurgling water to keep you company. Cut through the unnecessary chatter and let the quietness and stillness take over your being. Observe your thoughts. Go for silent walks in the forest or attend a philosophy discussion to deepen your stillness.

The 4 Days Osho Dynamic Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Him river resort Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily silent meditation, philosophy class, and satsang
  • 3 nights stay in nature surrounded by mountains and close to River Ganges
  • Meeting the local people and experiencing their lives and way of living
  • Local village visits for cultural immersion
  • 3 daily organic vegetarian meals

COST USD 484 | 36,055 INR

2. The Bodhi Yoga Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 150 | 11,174 INR

Attending a Meditation retreat at The Bodhi Yoga, Rishikesh can open doors to your spiritual health. The yoga & meditation retreat at Bodhi Yoga helps the aspirant yogis to use yoga in a way so that they are able to channelize its countless benefits while realizing their bespoke needs.

The word Bodhi in The Bodhi Yoga is based on the word budh, which essentially means awareness. Interestingly, Bodhi is a Sanskrit and a Pali word loosely translated as enlightenment. However, it technically means an awakening. With an objective to facilitate a holistic awakening, Arvind Aditya (Arvind Rajput) founded The Bodhi Yoga Rishikesh.

Intrigued by yoga and spirituality since his childhood, Arvind decided to pursue this path of knowledge and wellness by becoming an E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 yoga teacher. Bodhi in general is a fascinating concept which leads one to spiritual release by evaporating the disparities between the subject and object. The yoga & meditation retreat at The Bodhi Yoga Rishikesh is the first step in that direction. Spiritual health is aided by thoughtful meals made using fresh local seasonal produce.

The 4 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by The Bodhi Yoga Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • 1 Ayurvedic massage
  • 1 daily yoga and meditation class
  • Classes on Hatha, asana, and pranayama
  • Mantra, chanting, and shatkarma courses
  • Visit to nearby temples and Ganga Aarti
  • 3 nights’ accommodation
  • Daily vegetarian meals

COST USD 450 | 33,522 INR

3. PDI Ayurveda Raiwala, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 135.2 | 10,071 INR

PDI (Prakash Deep Institute of Ayurveda and Yogic Sciences) Ayurveda, Rishikesh has been in existence since 2009. The centre was founded by Dr. Anil Kumar Mehta, an Ayurvedic practitioner. Dr Mehta is also the Founder Chairman and Medical Director of EISRA (European Institute of Scientific Research on Ayurveda)

The centre was started on the belief of helping an individual discover their hidden power/s through the means of education. They believe that the health of an individual can have a ripple effect in the sense it can create a positive effect at a societal level. The premises of PDI Ayurveda has facilities such as a library containing more than three thousand books on yoga and wellness, it also has a museum and a herbal garden containing various types of healing herbs.

Its ten days DNA Healing, Activation Yoga & Meditation retreat in Rishikesh helps eliminate the stoppage in the body through the process of bio re-genesis. The end goal of this program is to help one restore their original organic imprint for health to its supreme glory. To trigger the DNA, the practitioner is taken to a state of theta consciousness through the process of meditation.

The 10 Days Yoga & Chakra Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by PDI Ayurveda Raiwala, Rishikesh includes

  • Energy balancing by Chakra activation
  • Prakriti (body type) balancing by PDI Ayuryoga
  • Subtle level balancing by Tanmatra (subtle five elements) Healing
  • Consciousness elevation by Antra Maun (silence meditation)
  • Right / left brain synchronization by Mandala therapy
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 9 nights' accommodation

COST USD 1217 | 90,659 INR

4. Mighty Himalayas Camp Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 119.7 | 8,917 INR

Mighty Himalayas Camp by MHET intends to reduce the impact we consciously and subconsciously leave on the environment and on the places we visit. They curate expeditions in a way so that environmental degradation is the bare minimum. In order to do that, they take the participants on a lesser travelled route while maximizing their interaction with the locals.

MHET rishikesh organizes meditation retreats in the Himalayas to help you unplug. Some of the benefits of attending this meditation camp include renewed energy, rediscovery of self and owning your time. Designed by the yogis of Himalayas, these camps are held in wilderness with prior permissions from the forest department officials. They also benefit the local community financially in many ways.

The main focus of these camps is on meditation and pranayama, and not on yoga. Hence it is suitable for those who want to experience the deep meditative states firsthand in the realm of Himalayas. The camp also offers immunity boosting meals, herbal teas, and an immune boosting herb paste to keep viruses and other infection causing microbes at bay.

The 8 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Mighty Himalayas Camp Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily meditation sessions
  • Kriya yoga and pranayama sessions
  • Learn how to cleanse and balance the Five Great elements
  • Ancient yogic techniques to calm your mind
  • Organic vegetarian meals
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Ajapa Japa

COST USD 838 | 62,426 INR

5. Dev OM Meditation and Happiness Commune Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 133 | 9,869 INR

Dev OM Meditation in Rishikesh was founded by Master Dev Om, who has been spreading the light of yoga and meditation across the world since he was sixteen. The yoga and meditation retreat at the centre is centred on four levels of mindfulness namely physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these forms are required to achieve a spiritual state of mind.

Master Dev Om is Himalayan yogi who has directly received training from the great Masters such as The Dalai Lama, Thich Nath Hanh (known as the father of mindfulness) and Mother Teresa. Before he was a yogi, Dev was running his software export business. He shut it down to embrace a spiritual way of life. For years, he meditated in the ashram of Maharshi Raman and Osho; before living in isolation for six years meditating in the dense Himalayan jungles. Dev has authored twelve books, created more than fifty guided meditations, and has undertaken training sessions across 36 countries.

The meditation retreat in Rishikesh will enable an individual to gain a deeper understanding of meditation, meditative energies, and different meditation techniques. The program includes sessions on passive – active dynamic meditation techniques, mindfulness meditation, seven chakra healing therapy, rhythmic breathing, and meditation techniques with happiness, sound vibrational healing and expressive dance movements and more. And as Master Dev says, “I am here to create fully aware Masters who can become true channels to spread the light of meditation in the World.”

The 10 Days Tantra & Chakra Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Dev OM Meditation and Happiness Commune - Teacher Training School Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh includes

  • 5 meditation classes per day
  • Dance, sharing, and practice sessions
  • Learning meditations from different traditions
  • Learning to design one's own meditations and courses
  • 9 nights accommodation in one of the best Ashram in Rishikesh
  • Extensive live practice and learning from the Master
  • Worldwide meditation master certificate
  • All meals

COST USD 1197 | 88,822 INR

6. Om Sampoorn Yoga Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 88.8 | 6,591 INR

Om Sampoorn Yoga in Rishikesh offers customizable yoga and meditation retreats to its practitioners. The centre is located in the lap of nature and provides a benchmark environment to help your spiritual ascension.

Founded by Rishikesh born and bred Yogi Vimal, the centre employs a mix of classic and contemporary methods for teaching. Yogi Vimal began his yoga education from Bihar School of Yoga, and later went on to study at the Sivanand Vednanda Academy, Rishikesh. He lived inside a cave for a year, eating nothing but a potato every day.

Om Sampoorn Yoga offers 18 days of self-discovery yoga and meditation retreat in Rishikesh along with a 28-day divine Ganga meditation and yoga retreat. The retreats lay emphasis on meditation techniques and asanas such as Shavasana and yoga nidra. They also include sunrise meditation sessions and a guided meditation session in the holy caves under the able direction of Yogi Vimal.

The 28 Days Yoga &  Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Om Sampoorn Yoga Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh includes

  • 3 Ayurvedic massages
  • Daily Yogic philosophy Q&A
  • 2 daily yoga/pranayama/meditation classes
  • Meditation in sacred caves under the guidance of Yogi Vimal
  • 1 Welcome basket of seasonal fresh fruits
  • 27 nights' accommodation
  • 3 Daily yogic meals

COST USD 2400 | 1,78,127 INR

7. Aadi Yoga School Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 101.3 | 7,546 INR

Aadi Yoga School, Rishikesh was established with a goal to share the traditional experience of yoga and meditation so as to enable its practitioners to follow an aggregate lifestyle. They welcome students belonging to different age groups and walks of life with open arms. They also teach people with medical conditions as they believe that everyone is born with some limitation. They know that no two individuals are the same; therefore they tweak their teaching as per the needs of the students.

Located in the serene spot of Rishikesh, Aadi Yoga School embodies the spirit of the holy town it is located at i.e. calm. They offer a 7 day meditation retreat involving a new meditation technique every day. Some of the techniques taught in the workshop include (but, not limited to) Dynamic Meditation, Kundalini Meditation, Nadabrahma Meditation, Vipassana Meditation, Atisha’s Heart Meditation, Third eye Meditation, Om Meditation, Gourishankar Meditation, Natraj Meditation, Mandala Meditation, Chakra Breathing Meditation, No-Dimension Meditation, Devavani Meditation and Yoga Nidra.

The 7 Days Yoga &  Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Aadi Yoga School Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • 6 days of practice
  • 2 yoga classes per day
  • Sightseeing and excursions
  • Daily guided meditation session
  • Daily pranayama and chanting lessons
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Airport pick-up

COST USD 608 | 45,292 INR

8. Shiv Yog Sthal Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 99.8 | 7,434 INR

Shiv Yog Sthal, Rishikesh opens up to the mesmerizing views of the mighty mountains. It is located nearby Ram Lakshman Jhula, and was started with a mission to make yoga accessible to everyone irrespective of their geographic affiliation.

Shiva Yog Sthal offers a week-long (seven days) yoga and meditation retreat, and a self-inquiry and meditation package to help you reset your being. The food here too is aligned with the principles of wellness and healing. Here, you will be served authentic Ayurvedic yogic food to help you correct your doshas (toxins).

Your mental toxicity will be also taken care of through the combined efforts of meditation, pranayama, and hatha yoga. An amalgam of these techniques will help you alleviate your stress, replenish your being and recharge the battery of your soul to 100%.

The 7 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Shiv Yog Sthal Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Twice daily Hatha yoga
  • Enjoy one day of sightseeing
  • Experience one day with Ganga Aarti
  • Daily pranayama and meditation sessions
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided
  • You will have one day with a nature walk
  • 6 nights accommodation

COST USD 599 | 44,622 INR

 

9. Lily Yoga Rishikesh Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 94.2 | 7,017 INR

Lily Yoga Rishikesh bases its approach towards teaching and practice as per the ancient rituals of Indian tradition. It sees yoga as a key to lifelong happiness. The school bases its curriculum on rituals –whether long or short – to invoke auspicious energy. Lily Yoga Rishikesh borrows its name from the lily flower, which is considered as a flower for health, union, purity and innocence. Lily is also regarded as the flower of choice for a spiritually refined/wise person. Interestingly, the flower exists both in Eastern and Western culture in several varieties such as tiger lily, Casablanca lily, Asiatic lily, trumpet lily and more. The yoga school hails Lily as an emblematic of something that bridges physical and metaphysical.

Lily Yoga School is the brainchild of Rishikesh born Sohan, who holds 200 and 300 hours certifications in Hatha Yoga (Yoga Alliance USA). The yoga school offers a one week meditation retreat in Rishikesh that includes a daily meditation class held twice a day along with pranayama sessions for a spiritual cleanse.

The 8 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Lily Yoga Rishikesh Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Meditation classes, 2 sessions a day (morning and evening)
  • 8 days accommodation 
  • Early morning tea
  • 3 daily nutritious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Free Wi-Fi

COST USD 660 | 49,166 INR

10. Atharv Yogshala Birpur Khurd Lakkad Ghat, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 91.6 | 6,824 INR

Atharv Yogshala, Rishikesh offers a seven days yoga and meditation retreat. This retreat is aimed at discovering yourself through yoga and meditation. The retreat involves daily asana classes held twice, a meditation class and an Ayurvedic cooking class. Atharv Yogshala believes in conducting classes in small batches for personalized attention. This means that you won’t find more than 8 participants including you in a class.

Each day at the retreat begins with a brisk early morning walk that is followed by Kriya yoga. The participants are taught different styles of yoga along with the meditation styles that include Mindfulness meditation, Spiritual meditation, Focused meditation, Movement meditation, Mantra meditation, Transcendental meditation, Progressive relaxation and Loving-kindness meditation.

The yoga and meditation retreat at Atharv Yoga School also touches upon the concept of Shat Karma, or Shat Kriya, a set of six yogic cleansing processes employed to detoxify the body.

The 7 Days Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Atharv Yogshala Birpur Khurd Lakkad Ghat, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga and meditation classes
  • 1 Ayurvedic cooking class
  • Nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal teas will be served daily
  • 1 Ayurvedic massage is included
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Nature excursions

COST USD 550 | 40,972 INR

11. Triguna Yoga Shyampu, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 90.9 | 6,771 INR

Triguna Yoga in Rishikesh is surrounded by caves, waterfalls, and beaches. Believe it or not, an external environment is known to alter the levels of mindfulness. At Triguna, one is exposed to the therapeutic natural environment such as the green of nature to help them achieve an enhanced state of mindfulness.

Every participant here learns to balance their triguna through a combination of asanas, pranayama, and dhyan. The primary aim of every session is to align the three natures of a living being in order to increase harmony and achieve an optimal balance. The centre conducts a 100 hours certified meditation course in which the students are familiarized with various aspects of mediation including Vipassana, Yoga Nidra, Mantra meditation, and more.

Once the students grasp the theory, they are acquainted with the practical aspects of techniques. However, the students are prodded to pore through the concepts first, before they embark on their practical journey. The chief objective behind this is to increase the concentration power, direct the flow of energy, to achieve a state of Samadhi, and break free from the cycle of negative thoughts. After the completion of the course, one is better equipped to deal with the stress and worries and is able to control their responses to various stressors in a fruitful fashion.

The 12 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Triguna Yoga Shyampu, Rishikesh includes

  • Yoga Nidra
  • Sufi breathing
  • Kundalini meditation training
  • Daily yoga asana class and pranayama
  • Mantra, mindfulness, Vipassana, and dance meditation
  • Training on communication skills and running your own meditation workshop
  • Meditation teacher certification upon completion
  • Daily healthy vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 11 nights accommodation

COST USD 1000 | 74,494 INR

12. Vedic Yoga Academy Tapovan, Rishikesh                                 

Cost per day USD 88.3 | 6,578 INR

Vedic Yoga Academy, Rishikesh brings you a step closer to infinite wisdom by removing mental and emotional hurdles from your path to bliss. It helps you to deal with them in a better way and fashion your responses accordingly. At Vedic Yoga Academy, one is educated about the teachings of classical Hatha Yoga (physical health), Meditation (mental health) and spiritual health.

The yoga academy is committed to honoring diversity – be it their instructors or students. They offer meditation retreats in Rishikesh for the period of three, six, ten and fourteen days. Each retreat begins on Monday, and is available throughout the year. Nearly all the rooms at the retreat have a private balcony attached for some introspection and quality ‘me-time’ with meditation.

At Vedic Yoga Academy meditation retreat, an individual is guided through Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses from the mind), Dharana (focusing on mental awareness) and experiencing Dhyana (continued meditative awareness). A meditation experience at the retreat will involve a medley of senses including breathing, mindfulness, self-love and more.

The 7 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Vedic Yoga Academy Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily Yoga classes
  • Daily meditation & relaxation practices
  • Personal spiritual guidance
  • Three daily Vegetarian/Vegan meals
  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Deep silence experience

COST USD 530 | 39,482 INR

13. Rishikesh Yogkulam Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 87.5 | 6,518 INR

Rishikesh Yogkulam has a residential campus in Rishikesh that is equipped with modern day amenities to ensure the comfort of the students. Started in 2018 by Dhirendra Bisht and Amit Payal, the centre is based on six values i.e. to prepare the next batch of instructors, security, conducting classes in small batch, to offer a holistic learning program, to provide yoga to all body types and frames, and to form a community of yogis based on authentic form of yoga.

Rishikesh Yogkulam’s co-founder Dhirendra Bisht is a nature geek who grew up in the shadows of Bhoothnath Shiva Temple amidst the forests of Himalayas. Dhirendra began schooling at five from Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. Subsequently, he met his guru Narender Gusain. In order to be his guru’s favorite shishya, Dhirendra used to direct all his energies in perfecting various asanas. He soon realized the futility of this external validation and began to look inwards. After he completed his teachings, he sought the mentorship of other gurus: Guru Nalin Sharma and Guru Roshan Singh. Dhirendra considers his gurus as holy triumvirate of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

Rishikesh Yogkulam’s second co-founder Amit Payal was born and raised in Rishikesh. Amit underwent his formal training at Ram Ashram, Rishikesh and later went for 500 hour training from Rishikesh Yogpeeth. Rishikesh Yogkulam offers a 5 day yoga and meditation retreat conducted in its two yoga studios. To sweeten the program, the retreat is accompanied by a complimentary tabla session.

The 5 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh Yogkulam Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Yogic philosophy and lifestyle
  • Daily mantra recitations and relaxations
  • Two yoga classes daily (one morning, one evening)
  • Daily pranayama class (breath awareness practice)
  • Daily meditation class (active and passive meditations)
  • 3 times delicious organic vegetarian/vegan Yogic food
  • One or two excursions in a place of attraction
  • 4 nights accommodation

COST USD 350 | 26,073 INR

14. Mantra Yoga Meditation Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 83.3 | 6,205 INR

Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh India is the place to be if you want to discover the tools and techniques required to transform your life. A one or two week meditation retreat at Mantra Yoga Meditation holds answers to the ways you can manage daily stress, improve overall health, sharpen focus or just tether yourself to positive affirmations.

During the retreat, one will learn about the history of meditation peppered with anecdotes involving known names in Indian history and philosophy. However, it is solely up to an individual to condense the takeaways and apply them on their personal and professional front in order to bring a positive shift.

The retreat is highly practical in the sense that it empowers one with all the techniques at their disposal to bring that inner calm. The things you will learn at Mantra Yoga Mediation will stay with you for long, even after the retreat ends. This learning will become a part and parcel of your inner knowledge; and help you achieve the missing balance.

The 7 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Mantra Yoga Meditation Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Meditation classes
  • Yoga classes
  • An Ayurveda massage
  • River rafting in Summer or Mountain climbing (whenever available)
  • Guidance and escort services (if required) for local sightseeing
  • Food & Accommodation

COST USD 500 | 37,247 INR

15. Siddha Yoga Peeth Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 81.5 | 6,071 INR

Untangle yourself from chaos, stress and negative emotion. Let positivity embrace and envelope you in its bear hug. Come listen to the sound of your existence at Siddha Yoga Peeth. To give you the statistics, Siddha Yoga Peeth, so far, has taught 8000 students (and counting) belonging from more than fifteen nations. Their week long meditation retreat in Rishikesh is coupled with numerology and astrology workshops along with yoga and some serious meditation.

The retreat lays down the foundation of a lifetime of well-being. While the premises of the centre have a peaceful vibe; the rooms offer good ventilation. The classes at the retreat touch upon the three essential principles in traditional and modern health care namely enriching, enhancing, and eliminating, and how they are used to ensure a balanced lifestyle. Besides that one is provided with naturopathic diet meals and tea three times a day.

The 7 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Siddha Yoga Peeth Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily 2 yoga classes
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Mantra chanting and yoga philosophy
  • Introduction to numerology and astrology
  • 1 wonderful Himalayan sightseeing trip
  • Daily naturopathic food and juices
  • Certificate of participation
  • 6 nights' lodging

COST USD 489 | 36,427 INR

16. Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 77.6 | 5,781 INR

At Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala, yoga is a lifestyle and a lifelong commitment to well-being. The yogshala offers yoga and meditation retreats to help you summon inner peace. The retreat’s curriculum offers a blend of philosophical traditions of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Samkhya Yoga, Kriya Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga with a practical approach of Traditional Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga.

Post attending its silent meditation retreat, one is able to feel the energy in a profound manner. They will experience calm in a deep way. The retreat alters the state of consciousness by expanding it manifold. It’s perfectly normal to pay attention to the sound of winds or the flutter of bird’s wings after the session. This enhanced attention will enable one to connect better with nature and themselves.

By experiencing and observing noble silence during the meditation retreat, one is able to level down the voices inside their head, and get a grip on the pattern of falling back into negative things. The silence will help one foster intimate bonds with themself – and ultimately with the people in their lives.

The 10 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh costs

COST USD 699 | 52,071 INR

17. Yoga Vidya Mandiram Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 60 | 4,470 INR

Yoga Vidya Mandiram, Rishikesh aims to provide the ancient knowledge of yoga and its allied subjects in such a way that it is easily comprehensible by all the students irrespective of their cultures, nationalities and ethnicities. The centre tries to blend purist approaches of yoga with the scientific findings without diluting the essence of the former.

Yoga Vidya Mandiram was founded by Dr Chandramani, who currently serves as its Spiritual Director. Dr Chandramani became a practitioner of yogic principles of Swetambara Jain tradition when he was eight. He was initiated into Vedic Sanskrit tradition by Swami Vivekananda in Prabhat Ashram, UP when he attained ten years of age. In 2004, Dr Chandramani was initiated into meditative lineage of yoga and meditation in Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh. Dr Chandramani has a Bachelor and Master degree in Sanskrit Literature along with a Ph D in Yoga Vashishtha from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He has also authored books such as Insights into Yoga Psychology and Unadorned Thread of Yoga: The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali.

Yoga Vidya Mandiram’s yoga and meditation retreat in Rishikesh are spread over a period of three days to two weeks with the last half of the final day culminating in sightseeing. Their three days yoga and meditation retreat is apt for those who want to dip their toes into the deep practice of yoga and meditation. The three day retreat curriculum comprises hatha yoga asanas, 1:1 and 1:2 breathing practices and various pranayama practices such as ujjayi, kapalabhatti and nadi shodhana. Furthermore, all these courses are valid as CE (Continuing Education) training hours. 

The 3 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Yoga Vidya Mandiram Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga and meditation sessions
  • Daily mantra recitations and relaxation
  • An introductory study of Indian philosophies
  • Opportunity to explore the Himalayan shrines and temples
  • Daily pranayama and breath awareness practices
  • Exploring the holy town of Rishikesh
  • Daily vegetarian meals with snacks
  • 2 nights accommodation

COST USD 120 | 8,940 INR

18. Shree Mahesh Heritage Meditation School Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 60 | 4,470 INR

Shree Mahesh Heritage Meditation School, Rishikesh has the distinction of being the first meditation school of Rishikesh. The centre offers a skillful mix of passive and active meditation techniques rooted in the ancient Indian Vedic system of well-being.

The school employs a multi-dimensional approach by clubbing meditation, yoga and nature cure healing together. At present, it offers 100, 200 and 300 hrs meditation teacher training by using a mixture of classical hatha yoga, laughter yoga, ashtanga yoga, Patanjali sutras, Bhakti yoga, Karma yoga, Jnana yoga, chakra healing, Vipassana and mindfulness meditation.

The blend of various eastern and western meditation methods helps one understand the basics of their body and intellect. The centre designs its programs to tap into the body’s inherent healing ability using yoga, naturopathy, meditation and Vedic wisdom and to take it to the pinnacle of physical well-being.

The 11 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Shree Mahesh Heritage Meditation School Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Philosophy session on Meditation practices
  • Practice of basic Hatha yoga asanas leading to a comfortable meditation sitting postures
  • Mind-body cleansing practices
  • Breathing & mantra chants techniques
  • Classes on Meditation philosophy & its application in daily life
  • Excursion & outdoor meditation
  • 10 nights’ accommodation
  • 3 daily vegetarian meals

COST USD 600 | 44,696 INR

19. Real Happiness Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 58.3 | 4,343 INR

Real Happiness offers meditation retreats in an online and offline format for different levels of practitioners. Real Happiness is a Vedic meditation school that specializes in conducting mediation retreats for all. For beginners, the centre offers a bunch of programmes such as a week long meditation retreat, two weeks meditation program, silent Vipassana courses and beginner Kundalini meditation training.

Whereas for an advanced sort of practitioner, they have courses such as Kundalini meditation training, Srimad Bhagvat Geeta philosophy, advanced lifestyle sadhana to name a few. The centre also provides vegan food on request.

The beginner meditation programs at Real Happiness are designed to enable an individual to find their balance, and put their peace at the forefront of everything they choose to do. This, in turn, is achieved through proven methods such as Vedic Transcendental Meditation (TM), Guided Meditation, Nada and Mantra Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation.

The advanced meditation program will teach one to remain calm irrespective of the nature of the situation, ways to maximize their productivity, creativity and level of attention. These easy to learn techniques are known to quieten even the noisiest of mind in minutes and are perfect for those who are constantly pressed for time.

The 7 Days Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Real Happiness Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Mindfulness techniques of meditation
  • Learning about the sacred and universal sound of "OM"
  • Study of India Vedic meditation, traditional rituals, and Vedic mantra chanting
  • Daily yogic food, teas, and juices
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Airport transfers

COST USD 350 | 26,073 INR

20. 7 Chakras Yoga School Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 55.5 | 4,134 INR

7 Chakras Yoga School in Rishikesh was started with a motto to spread happiness through the means of yoga. They believe that yoga is more than an exercise, and is a lifestyle. The school envisages advancing community enhancement and sustainable living mechanisms devised as per the holistic learnings of yoga.

It offers a short term three day yoga and meditation retreat in Rishikesh. The three day program will introduce different aspects of mediation, breathing practice, and relaxation to the disciples of the program. The program also includes theoretical facets and a few sessions of hatha and ashtanga yoga to amp up its effectiveness.

The centre was founded by Rishikesh born yogi Ankit ji, who has now been practicing yoga for many years. By following a set timetable, the students will acquire a pattern in their life whilst being at peace. The mantra chanting, pranayama, breathing exercises, and meditation will enable an individual to identify their very nature – and add peace to their being while subtracting the negative emotions.

The 3 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by 7 Chakras Yoga School Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Pranayama sessions
  • Silent meditation and chanting
  • Hiking and touring the Himalayas
  • Musical event with the bonfire
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Daily vegetarian meals

COST USD 111 | 8,268 INR

21. YogaHut Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 53.5 | 3,985 INR

YogaHut Tapovan, Rishikesh was established in 1994 by Yogi Pramod, a direct disciple of Swami Rama of Himalaya. Yogi Pramod had the privilege to travel to Lhasa Tibet for his higher sadhna under the tutelage of Master Lama Kuncha. Apparently, Yogi Pramod’s father served as a gardener in many ashrams.

YogaHut Tapovan offers a fifteen day meditation retreat in Rishikesh to fix your inner self. The intake at these meditation retreats is capped in small groups in order to make the retreats successful for every participating individual. The courses at Yogahut Tapovan are focused on learning instead of keeping a tab on hours. They believe that yoga isn’t about investing a few hours of your time, but committing yourself wholeheartedly to the path of enlightenment. At the end of fifteen days, one is expected to have found their rhythm so that they can move on to the next stage of transformation.

The 15 Days Tantra & Mantra and Vedic Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by YogaHut Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Meditation and pranayama
  • Vedic and Tantric mantra chanting
  • Certification from Yoga-Hut Tapovan
  • Basic and intermediate techniques
  • Mantra initiation theory session
  • 14 nights accommodation

COST USD 750 | 55,870 INR

22. Hatha Yoga School Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 53.5 | 3,985 INR

Hatha Yoga School organizes fifteen day yoga and meditation retreats in a beautiful location in Rishikesh. The said yoga retreat aims to take you miles away from the stress onto the lap of peace. The 15 day retreat is loaded with a host of exciting activities such as hiking, power yoga, trekking, visiting temples of religious value and ancient caves, chanting of mantras, dancing on yogic music, and much more.

Post the retreat at Hatha Yoga School; one might develop new sights about spirituality, recalibrate their relationship with themselves, develop a lifestyle that is healthy and positive, and perhaps gain psychological strength needed to navigate through unpleasant and uncomfortable emotions and feelings.

The 15 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Hatha Yoga School Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga practices
  • Meditation and pranayama sessions
  • Sun salutation and breathing techniques
  • Classes on philosophy, yogic psychology, physiology, and anatomy
  • Trekking, hiking, sightseeing, and exploring places
  • 14 nights accommodation
  • Daily vegetarian meals

COST USD 750 | 55,870 INR

23. Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 38.4 | 2,860 INR

Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF), Rishikesh was set up in 2001 to dig deeper into the practice of yoga. The centre provides yoga and meditation retreat that covers asana, pranayama, bandha, Surya namaskar, kriya, meditation, and yoga philosophy. The retreat welcomes all kinds of students irrespective of their level of practice.

The program starts with a morning meditation at six am and moves on to other activities. The foundation was established by Jitendra Das. Das has studied Vedic scriptures, Ayurveda, Sanskrit formally and informally through enlightened Masters. After completing the program at the retreat successfully, the students are awarded a certification from the foundation.

The yoga and meditation retreat allows no more than 15 students per batch for individualized attention. Also, the retreats are accompanied by lectures – demonstrations and come with yogic vegetarian meals and ayurvedic tea to speed up the healing process within an individual.

The 14 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Meditation and pranayama sessions
  • Daily theory class on yogic philosophy
  • Daily practice of mantra, kriya, and mudra
  • Certificate issued upon completion
  • Excursion and sightseeing tours
  • 13 nights accommodation
  • Daily yogic meals

COST USD 500 | 37,247 INR

24. Rishikesh School of Yoga Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 29.7 | 2,216 INR

Rishikesh School of Yoga believes in empowering an individual to enable them to do yoga off the mat. The school which was started in 1999 adopts a unique approach that starts with challenging the personal notion of yoga. Rishikesh School of Yoga was started by Swami Umesh Yogi, who at times conducts few sessions. Umesh ji has been teaching yoga since 1998 and regularly travels to Europe and US to deliver lectures on transcendental meditation, philosophy and more. His personal mission is to help every individual blossom in their self-divinity.

This five-day spiritual Vedic yoga and meditation retreat is based on the mantra of Vasudhaiv Kutumbamkam (the school is a global-family). Rishikesh School of Yoga courses are run on a non- profit basis with charges covering just the stay and cost of food. The rest of the expenses are borne by the donations the school receives.

During the course, it is vital to hit pause on other forms of worship such as lighting incense, reciting mantras, singing, dancing or fasting along with other meditation techniques. The rationale behind the ban is to give undivided attention to the five-day sadhana, by experiencing it in its utmost purity. It is believed that mixing sadhna with other techniques might hamper its efficacy and may even prove detrimental. The yoga school is also actively involved in a host of social initiatives such as the Peace Education Program. 

The 5 Days Vedic Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh School of Yoga Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga and meditation classes
  • Complimentary mat rental
  • Pranayama and Prana Sadhana Classes
  • Daily yogic food 
  • Enjoy a visit to Ganga Aarti
  • 4 nights accommodation

COST USD 119 | 8,865 INR

25. Sadhana Mandir Ramnagar, Pashulok, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 13.3 | 1,000 INR

Sadhana Mandir Trust, Rishikesh was established by Swami Rama in 1966 as a global retreat centre in a spiritually conducive environment. The premises of the centre is replete with all the constituents one needs for a sadhana – be it a lotus pond, a garden full of blossoms and mango plantations.

Born in 1925 in UP, Swami Rama was raised by a Himalaya dwelling saint. Swami Rama in his lifetime worked closely with multiple spiritual luminaries including the likes of Rabindranath Tagore, Sri Aurobindo and Mahatma Gandhi. At 24, he went to become Shankaracharya of Karvirpitham – one of the superlative spiritual positions at that time. He made good advantage of his position to bring in impactful social and spiritual reforms such as allowing everyone to worship in temples. He gave up his position to seek for the higher truth in the Himalayas. With encouragement from his Master, Swami Rama began teaching philosophy at Western universities, side by side working as a medical consultant. He then returned to India to set up the ashram.

The yoga and meditation retreat at Sadhana Mandir including a combination of breathing practices (kapalabhatti, bhastrika, ujjayi and brahmari, Nadi shodhanam and sushumna application) and a host of meditation practices such as systematic relaxation in sitting postures, spinal breath and use of the sacred sound.

The 7 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Sadhana Mandir Ramnagar, Pashulok, Rishikesh costs

COST USD 80 | 6,000 INR

A quick recap of the top 25 meditation retreats in Rishikesh

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  • 8 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Lily Yoga Rishikesh Tapovan, Rishikesh
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  • 10 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh
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  • 7 Days Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Real Happiness Tapovan, Rishikesh
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  • 15 Days Tantra & Mantra and Vedic Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by YogaHut Tapovan, Rishikesh
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  • 14 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Tapovan, Rishikesh
  • 5 Days Vedic Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh School of Yoga Tapovan, Rishikesh
  • 7 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Sadhana Mandir Ramnagar, Pashulok, Rishikesh

Other Meditation Retreats in Rishikesh worth checking out

Gurumaa Rishikesh

Anandmurti Gurumaa established a non-government, non-profit charitable organisation Rishi Chaitanya Trust in 1997. The trust’s primary mission is to be involved with various social causes such as free health check-ups along with the spiritual elevation of the masses. Gurumaa also offers three to five days residential meditation retreats at her ashram; these retreats cater to every kind of individual.

For Gurumaa, language is not a hurdle as she dabbles in English, Hindi and a few regional languages. Her teachings are centered on the message of be the light you seek, be the bliss you seek, be the truth you seek, be who you really are. She regards mediation to be an intensely personal process that can take one from thoughts to thoughtlessness, from chaos to peace, from ephemeral to eternal.

She believes that mediation needs to be experienced in order to be understood. For that, she has invented quite a few techniques that one can select as per their levels of comfort. She adds that one needs to learn the correct technique from a Master, or else they would spend lifetimes in the pursuit of desired zen.

 

Brahma Kumaris Geeta Nagar, Rishikesh

The Brahma Kumaris believe that every individual is deep down good. They teach Raja Yoga, a meditation practice combined with spiritual know-how. Raja Yoga is an age-old system of meditation and spiritual understanding. Brahma Kumaris meditation course is not based on the asana, but rather a deep dive into how the mind and its different states of consciousness work.

Brahma Kumaris was founded in 1937 in Hyderabad by Dada Lekhrak Kriplani, a businessman. Kriplani was fondly called Brahma baba. After encountering a succession of visions, he was propelled to establish an institution to preach the teachings and qualities of a meditative life.

The institution which was originally named Om Mandali later came to be known as Brahma Kumaris. It consisted of a handful of women, men and children living under one roof as the members of a spiritual community. The Raj Yoga is known to tap into the person’s intellect and allow us to return to the peace of mind by reigniting the soul’s virtuous qualities.

Other Meditation Retreats in Rishikesh worth checking out

Shantaam Neelkanth Temple Road, Rishikesh

Shantaam’s tagline ‘The Luxury of peace’ is an indicator of what one can expect here during their stay. They believe that peace is that intangible thing everyone is looking for in this increasingly becoming materialistic world. Shantaam understands the value of peace, and the effect it can have on mind, body, and spirit.

Located in the lap of Neelkanth, near Rishikesh, Shantaam is surrounded by the green Himalayan ranges to recharge your tired spirits. Distant from city life, it offers an ambience that promises to eliminate your worries and dissipate your stress into thin air. About the air; the air here is loaded with crispness and purity. The property also offers a meditation retreat to put you on the journey of mindfulness.

The combination of meditation, nature, healthy meals and relaxing spa therapies will make you experience harmony like never before. Here you will learn the Hindu way of mediation – and a simple technique to experience the intense calm.

Himalayan Babaji Retreats Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 114 | 8,492 INR

Himalayan Babaji Meditation Retreats in Rishikesh is the centre point for sterling spiritual practice, transformation teaching and research into ancient techniques of self-exploration. Founded by 18 Saints Yogi Vishnuraj, it is a guided retreat for the sincerest of seekers.

Himalayan Babaji Retreats conducts 200 and 500 hours of meditation and yoga retreats, nature treks, guided meditations, chanting, prayer and healing sessions. Its five day meditation and yoga retreat comes with an itinerary of yoga sessions, meditation practices, and nutritious home-cooked organic food.

Himalayan Babaji Retreats is located inside the backwoods so that one can tune out from the city’s noise and tune into the melodious chirps of the birds. The greenery of the property can be witnessed in its full glory from the rooms offering the landmark view. The management at Himalayan Babaji Retreats ensures that everyone eats to their fill and no one goes to bed on an empty stomach. Furthermore, the classes at the retreat can be personalized as per one’s learning, and are bundled with Kerala Ayurvedic Therapy for maintaining the body’s metabolism.

The 5 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Himalayan Babaji Retreats Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Meditation sessions
  • Yoga philosophy sessions
  • Daily pranayama and breathing practices
  • Ganga Aarti visit, waterfall visit, jungle trek
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 2 Ayurvedic massages

COST USD 456 | 33,969 INR

Spiritual School of Yoga Near Deecon Valley, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 106.6 | 7,941 INR

Spiritual School of Yoga Rishikesh offers a twenty one day meditation program that starts with a daily morning prayer, followed by a fire ceremony and mantra chanting to energize your mind. The yoga school was started by an ex-corporate employee Yogini Deepika. Yogini Deepika had her first brush with spirituality in childhood, all thanks to her spiritually inclined parents Shri Rishi Kumar Sharma and Smt Rajeshwari Sharma.

After finishing her BSc followed by MBA, Yogini Deepika took a corporate job that she left to devote herself to Krishna. The meditation retreat at Spiritual School of Yoga will enable you to find the requisite balance between your physical and spiritual self.

The school offers a week-long meditation program for those trying to seek spiritual peace. It also offers a fifteen day program for those looking to gain an in-depth knowledge of different styles of meditation. While all these programs vary in structure and composition, they are conceptualized with a common objective of enabling an inner transformation within an individual.

The 7 Days Yoga &  Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Spiritual School of Yoga Near Deecon Valley, Rishikesh includes

  • Hatha yoga class daily
  • Meditation and pranayama class daily
  • Meditation with mantra chanting class daily
  • 1 excursion to special spiritual place in the Himalayas
  • Kirtan / Satsang / spiritual discussion daily
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 6 nights accommodation

COST USD 640 | 47,676 INR

Raj Yoga Rishikesh Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 83.3 | 6,205 INR

Observe the pattern of your thoughts. Open up your mind’s eye with the yoga and meditation retreat at Raj Yoga Rishikesh that is specially designed to let a student find out the style of yoga that suits them best. Raj Yoga Rishikesh believes that yoga should be made accessible to all.

Their centre comprises two spacious yoga halls – one at the ground, and other at the rooftop. The Main Yoga Hall (1900 square feet) on the ground level is complete with wooden flooring, a garden and stream in the vicinity that come together to create a natural ambience for practicing yoga. While the second yoga hall on the rooftop opens up to the view of mountains. Each hall comes furnished with yoga cushions, bolsters, blocks and yoga mats.

The centre was founded by Sandeep, who is an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor. During the retreat the students are exposed to multi style YTT so that they are able to place their teaching style after gaining an understanding of hatha and ashtanga vinyasa flow. The students are placed in rooms located in the garden of the centre during the program.

The 7 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Raj Yoga Rishikesh Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Relaxation with Nidra yoga
  • Daily meditation sessions using dhyan
  • Guided transformational breathing workshop
  • River rafting and river valley waterfall trek
  • Ganga aarti ceremony in Rishikesh
  • 6 nights accommodations
  • Daily vegetarian meals

COST USD 500 | 37,247 INR

Rishikesh Yoga Home Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 77.6 | 5,781 INR

Rishikesh Yoga Home offers yoga and meditation retreat in the Himalayan town of Rishikesh. The retreat is a vehicle to induct oneself into the world of yoga and meditation. The sessions are conducted in a stress-free ambience with the objective to elevate the individual into the higher plane of consciousness.

The retreat is coupled with one free Ayurvedic massage and one traditional Mehendi class. A meditation class at Rishikesh Yoga Home is known to leave students with the feeling of exhilaration, increased bliss and an abundance of meditative energy. 

The 10 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh Yoga Home Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga and meditation session
  • Daily mantra recitations and relaxation
  • An introductory study of Indian philosophies
  • Opportunity to explore the Himalayas shrines and temples
  • Daily pranayama and breath awareness practices
  • Exploring the holy town of Rishikesh
  • Daily vegetarian meals with snacks
  • 9 nights accommodation

COST USD 699 | 52,071 INR

Rishikesh Nath Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 74.5 | 5,550 INR

Rishikesh Nath Yogshala is surrounded by calm. It’s the kind of calm that can lift one’s mood and minimize negative feelings and emotions. The centre, which is located in an easy to reach location, offers a three day meditation retreat to put you in a journey of healing and transformation.

The meditation retreat will also familiarize one with the different styles of yoga such as hatha and ashtanga. The centre also ensures that one gets their daily quota of nutritious meals during their stay here, as they regard nutrition - an important cog in the wheel of holistic health.

In line with that belief, the centre serves herbal tea to its guests throughout the day. Overall, the retreat will acquaint you with your inner self and make you meet your source of happiness and bliss within by helping you unravel the secret sauce of happiness through meditation and yoga.

The 3 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh Nath Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga session
  • Daily meditation session
  • 1 Himalayan sightseeing tour
  • 2 nights' accommodation
  • Daily vegetarian food
  • Airport transfers

COST USD 149 | 11,100 INR

Ojashvi Yoga Shala Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 66.6 | 4,961 INR

Located in Swargashram area of Rishikesh, Ojashvi Yoga Shala in English translates to glow. However, it is not just any common glow. It is an eternal glow achieved by the practice of yoga and meditation, and hence is a yogic glow to summarize. The yoga shala conducts a teacher training program in a micro group.

At Ojashvi Yoga Shala, the teaching methodology assumes guru shishya format to transfer the knowledge and wisdom from the instructor to student. Ojashvi Yoga Shala offers a seven days meditation retreat which includes a meditation curriculum involving an overview of meditative and relaxative asanas, pranayama, yoga nidra, relaxation techniques and mantra chanting.

Post training, one gets a little clear picture of their inner self. The knowledge and wisdom acquired during the duration of retreat can be applied to various spheres of one’s life to taste the nectar of harmonious living.

The 7 Days Yoga Nidra & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Ojashvi Yoga Shala Tapovan, Rishikesh costs

COST USD 400 | 29,797 INR

Rishikesh Yog Shiksha Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 66.5 | 4,954 INR

Rishikesh Yog Shiksha offers a seven days meditation retreat with a goal to make your meditation and relaxation journey worthwhile. They intend to make it the best journey of your life. For those who want to dig deeper, the centre conducts a fourteen day meditation retreat as well.

Upon completing the course, you will discover a better version of yourself besides starting to experience positivity in your decisions. The exhilarating feeling of breathing in crisp mountain air will make your meditation experience more magical and sublime. The intermingling of mountain air with the garden air (at the centre); will fill you with joy and peace.

The 7 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Rishikesh Yog Shiksha Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Daily meditation classes
  • Daily Pranayama classes
  • 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
  • Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Welcome drink

COST USD 399 | 29,723 INR

Ekam Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 55.5 | 4,134 INR

The ethereal environment at Ekam Yogshala, Rishikesh is like a dream come true for every yogi aspiring or advanced. The Yogshala offers a ten day silent Vipassana meditation retreat. The retreat is designed in a way so that a participant is able to forego their ego and be one with the soul. Vipassana learning, in general, requires a ten day residential course under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor.

The students during the retreat are expected to stay within the premises with zero contact with the external world. They are expected to adhere to a code of discipline that involves abstaining from reading and writing, withdrawing from other religious beliefs, and resisting the urge to communicate with their batch mates. The students receive systematic instructions throughout the daily. Their daily progress is tracked and described during taped evening discourse.

All the participants are expected to observe pin-drop silence for nine days. They start speaking on the tenth day with the course coming to conclusion on the eleventh day. The retreat ends with a mediation technique, metta bhavna, which involves sharing the kindness that a student develops during these ten days. The course is hailed as a ‘life changing experience’ by the students with its effects manifesting gradually over an extended period of time. Vipassana is known to induce a plethora of positive changes into the life of an individual including humbleness, compassion, increased concentration and gentle mannerisms.

The 10 Days Silent Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Ekam Yogshala Tapovan, Rishikesh costs

COST USD 500 | 37,247 INR

Hatha Yoga World Tapovan, Rishikesh

Cost per day USD 50 | 3,725 INR

Hatha Yoga World, Rishikesh lays emphasis on the alignment of asanas. The centre offers an eight day long yoga and meditation retreat with each day dedicated for lectures on philosophy and anatomy. Besides that, the retreat includes meditation, mantra chanting, pranayama and kriyas.

Hatha Yoga World is a safe space; it designs its courses in accordance with international standards. Founded in 2003, Hatha Yoga World is the brainchild of yogi couple - Pankaj and Julie Seth. Varanasi born Pankaj began his yoga journey at 13. He was teaching yoga by the time he was 15.

Pankaj’s teaching is majorly influenced by Bihar School of Yoga. He is a stickler for the alignment of asanas, and has won yoga championships by All India Cultural Association, Varanasi consecutively for three years from 2003 to 2006. Hatha Yoga World also organizes fun activities such as spiritual movie nights (screenings) and cooking classes. The centre serves both vegetarian and vegan food cooked in filter water.

The 8 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh Organized by Hatha Yoga World Tapovan, Rishikesh includes

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Certified yoga instructors
  • Daily meditation, anatomy, pranayama, and philosophy
  • Adjustment and alignment focus for the better benefit of the asanas
  • Kriyas (cleansing techniques)
  • 3 fresh vegetarian meals
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Mantra chanting

COST USD 350 | 26,073 IN

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