HariomYoga Vidya School

Joy Of Journey · Rishikesh, India

7 Day Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India

A gentle invitation where courage awakens and the soul embraces growth.

Seven days of yoga, meditation and silence at our Yoga Alliance registered school in Rishikesh, India. The retreat covers your room, three vegetarian meals a day, every class and the Himalayan excursion. No experience needed.

A student sitting by the Ganga after dark, the lit temple across the water — Hariom Yoga Vidya School, Rishikesh
  • Yoga Alliance
  • Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, RYS 200
  • Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, RYS 300
  • Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, RYS 500
Duration
6 Days Program
Teachers
Highly experienced
Daily yoga
3 hours
Batch size
10 to 13 max
Language
English
Module
Residential
Level
Complete beginner & intermediate
Eligibility
16 years and above

“Each breath becomes a prayer, and each step a meditation.”

Joy of the Journey is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the happiness that lives within each step you take. This 7-days yoga retreat invites you to walk gently on the path of self-discovery, where each breath becomes a prayer and each step a meditation.

Surrounded by spiritual environment and guided by mindful practice, you reconnect with your inner peace, awaken gentle strength, and remember that true joy is found not at the end of the path.

A sanctuary of yoga nestled in the serene landscapes of Rishikesh, the world-renowned birthplace of yoga. Accredited by Yoga Alliance, our school has been dedicated to upholding & sharing authentic yoga traditions for 15+ years.

Our soul purpose

Our purpose is not only to teach yoga, but to gently guide each seeker back to their inner peace, balance, and true strength. Through this 7-days yoga retreat, we create a sacred space where the body finds rest, the mind becomes calm, and the soul reconnects with its true essence.

We wish that every participant leaves not just with a yoga practice, but with a renewed vision, a lighter heart, and a deeper connection to life. This journey is not outward, it is inward. And this is our soul purpose.

Our Faculty

The teachers you will be with

Yoga is not a series of poses to our teachers — it is a lifestyle they have kept for decades.

Yogi Pramod Sahoo

Yogi Pramod Sahoo

Founder

Pramod (ERYT500) was born in a spiritual family in 1973 in Odisha. From early childhood, he began his life full of devotion. As a result, he spent most of his time practicing meditation, attending temples, and learning Yoga Traditions. As part of his dedication to yoga, he spent 7 years living in an Ashram, learning Yoga and Meditation according to the Ancient Himalayan Tradition. With such experience, he has taught Yoga in different schools and places around the world such as Mumbai, Rishikesh, New Delhi, Italy, Austria, and Germany. He believes in a world where each individual is at peace and living cheerfully. He has been teaching for over twenty-one years. That is why he created Hariom Yoga Vidya School.

Barinder Pal Singh

Barinder Pal Singh

Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga

Greetings! Barinder Pal Singh, a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher, holds a Master's degree in Yoga (2019) from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. Rooted in the Sikh tradition, his spiritual journey has been guided by revered gurus, Shri Somdutt Amoli Guruji and Shri Mahesh Kothari Guruji. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he has cultivated profound mastery in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. His approach integrates traditional wisdom with disciplined practice, aiming to inspire holistic well-being, balance, and self-awareness in his students.

Yogi Lakhi Ram

Yogi Lakhi Ram

Meditation, Pranayama

Greetings! Lakhi Ram was born in a very small Himalayan village in the middle ranges of Himalayas, so got a unique Yogic atmosphere in his village. Many Yogis (sages) used to practice Yoga there. He learned some fundamentals of yoga from those sages. So he has been practicing Yoga (mainly Shatkarma, Asana Pranayama, and Meditation) since his childhood. He made his study and practices deeper on Pranayama and meditation through different scriptures and commentaries, and he also learned about these from some modern Yoga teachers. So whatever knowledge he has got through these sources he always feels glad to share this knowledge with others. He has been teaching for over nine years.

The Practice

Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama

Ten disciplines, taught the way they have been taught here for fifteen years — and all of them open to a complete beginner.

  1. Traditional Hatha Yoga

    Classical postures taught with alignment, adjustment, and correction.

  2. Meditation

    Methods to calm the mind, improve focus, and cultivate inner awareness.

  3. Pranayama

    Breathing practice to balance energy, purify the nervous system, and enhance vitality.

  4. Mudra

    Gestures that direct pranic energy and support physical, mental, and spiritual balance.

  5. Bandha

    Yogic energy locks, applied to control prana and deepen internal awareness.

  6. Satkarma

    Traditional cleansing practices that detoxify the body and prepare it for higher yogic practice.

  7. Relaxation & Yoga Nidra

    Deep conscious relaxation, to release stress and restore well-being.

  8. Mantra Chanting

    Chanting to purify vibrations, steady the mind, and awaken inner harmony.

  9. Noble Silence

    Observed silence, to quiet the mind, deepen awareness, and connect with inner stillness.

  10. Guided Nature Walk

    Mindful walking that grounds the senses and absorbs healing energies — meditation in motion.

Three of the ten, at length

Noble Silence, Yoga Nidra and the Guided Nature Walk

Three practices people arrive knowing nothing about and leave talking about. None of them asks anything of your body.

Noble Silence

For part of each day the school keeps silence — no conversation, no phone, nothing to answer. It sounds like the hardest thing on the timetable and it is the one guests write to us about afterwards. Silence is not a rule here so much as a practice: it is what lets a week of yoga settle into something you can still feel a month later. You are never silent alone; the whole retreat is quiet together, and the campus is asked to stay that way from 9:00 pm.

Yoga Nidra

Yogic sleep — deep conscious relaxation, lying still, awake, while a teacher walks you through the body. It is the gentlest hour of the retreat and the one that does the most for anyone arriving exhausted or sleeping badly. No strength, no flexibility and no experience are needed to do it well; you only have to lie down. It is taught alongside meditation and relaxation, most often in the late morning session.

The Guided Nature Walk

Meditation in motion. Early in the morning the group walks up towards the mountain before the first class, slowly and mindfully, chanting or in silence, with the valley waking up below. It is where most people first understand what the teachers mean by awareness — not as an idea, but as something you can do with your feet on a path.

Outcomes

What changes in a week

Not promises — the ten things students most often say have shifted by the closing circle.

  • Emotional balance

    Responding to life with patience instead of pressure.

  • A lighter heart

    Releasing emotional weight, old stress, and inner tension.

  • A stronger connection to self

    Listening to your own truth with clarity and compassion.

  • Renewed physical energy

    Feeling flexible, open, and alive in your body again.

  • Mental clarity

    Fewer worries, clearer thoughts, and a peaceful mind-set.

  • A deep inner calm

    Where the noise of the outer world fades and silence becomes a friend.

  • Spiritual grounding

    Feeling supported by something higher than the ego.

  • Confidence in your own journey

    Trusting your path, without comparison.

  • A sense of belonging

    Feeling seen, heard, and accepted just as you are.

  • A lasting inner practice

    Simple tools of breath, awareness, and mindfulness to carry home.

Before the timetables

Seven days is not long. It is long enough.

Tell us the week you were thinking of and we will tell you what is still open, how those days would run, and what to bring.

The Week Itself

Moments along the way

Woven through the seven days, alongside the daily practice. We don’t publish which day each falls on — the week is shaped around the group that turns up.

  1. Sacred welcome ceremony

    The opening of your spiritual journey, held for you on arrival.

  2. Daily intention setting

    A few minutes each morning to align mind, body, and soul.

  3. Ashram tour

    To understand and live a practical spiritual lifestyle, not only read about one.

  4. Himalayan spiritual guidance

    Teaching drawn from the mountain tradition, for inner wisdom and growth.

  5. Divine Mother Ganga Darshan

    Time at the river, for purification and blessings.

  6. Healing massage

    An Ayurvedic treatment to restore strength, balance, and vitality.

  7. Ritual ceremonies

    Fire and cleansing rites, to release emotion and awaken inner joy.

  8. Quiet journaling

    Unhurried space for self-reflection and inner clarity.

  9. Closing circle and blessings

    To honor the transformation of the week, and to say thank you.

A Day Here

Your Daily Schedule, Hour by Hour

Up at half past five, silence by nine — and a long open afternoon in the middle that is entirely yours. Point at any part of the ring to see what it is.

5:30 AM

the day starts · ends 9 PM

Hover or tap a part of the day

  1. 05:30-06:30 AMGet up & Ushapan
  2. 06:30-07:00 AMBrisk Walk to the mountain, Morning Prayer & Mantra Chanting
  3. 07:00-08:00 AMTraditional Hatha Yoga
  4. 08:30-09:15 AMBreakfast
  5. 09:30-10:30 AMSelf Study as Royal Path Book
  6. 10:30-11:30 AMPranayama & Meditation
  7. 01:00-01:45 PMLunch
  8. 02:00-05:00 PMLocal Excursion
  9. 05:00-06:00 PMTraditional Hatha Yoga
  10. 07:00-07:45 PMDinner
  11. 08:00-09:00 PMSelf Study as Living With Himalayan Masters Book
  12. 09:00 PM onwardsSilence & Rest
  • Asana & movement
  • Pranayama & meditation
  • Philosophy & study
  • Meals & rest
  • Free / self-study
The thali as it comes to the table

Where you sleep, what you eat

Rooms and Food at the School

You sleep on site, in a room with an attached private washroom and hot water at any hour. A twin sharing room is the rate everything on this page is quoted at; a private room is the same room, to yourself. Bed linen and cleaning are seen to once a week, and air conditioning or a heater can be arranged for an extra charge if the season calls for one.

At our retreat, food is not simply nourishment, it is a sacred part of the healing journey. We serve fresh, Sattvic vegetarian meals prepared with love, purity, and mindful intention. Each dish is designed to support digestion, balance energy, and bring lightness to the body and clarity to the mind. Herbal teas and gentle detox drinks refresh the system through the day, while light dinners allow the body to rest deeply at night. We lovingly accommodate dietary needs and allergies, so every guest feels safe and cared for.

See the kitchen and the rooms

Where the Himalayas begin

And Mother Ganga runs past

Rishikesh is a sacred land where spiritual evolution unfolds naturally and effortlessly. Resting in the embrace of the Himalayas and blessed by the holy flow of Mother Ganga, this ancient yogic city carries a vibration that gently guides seekers inward. For centuries, sages, yogis, and spiritual aspirants have come here to walk the path of self-realization, meditation, and inner discipline. Nature itself supports inner evolution, from the stillness of the mountains to the purifying energy of the Ganga. Rishikesh does not merely teach spirituality, it helps one live it.

Look around the school

The terrace with the monsoon cloud coming in

Who Comes

Who This 7 Day Retreat Is For

Anyone can join, whatever your age, nationality or experience. In practice, people arrive as one of these.

  • A beginner in yoga — No prior experience needed, just an open heart.

  • A regular practitioner — Wishing to deepen your practice in a peaceful environment.

  • Feeling stressed or overwhelmed — Looking for rest, clarity, and emotional balance.

  • On a spiritual path — Seeking silence, reflection, and inner growth.

  • A working professional — In need of renewal away from daily pressure.

  • A homemaker or caregiver — Ready to receive the care you always give to others.

  • A student or young seeker — Wanting direction, focus, and inner confidence.

  • A traveler at heart — Drawn to nature, simplicity, and mindful living.

  • Anyone healing — Emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.

  • Anyone who feels ready — For a gentle reset of body, mind, and soul.

You do not need any yoga experience to book this retreat. You do not need to be flexible, you do not need to have meditated before, and you do not need to be able to hold a single posture when you arrive. The classes are taught with alignment, adjustment and correction in a group of ten to thirteen, so nobody is left copying the person in front. Most people who come have never been on a retreat in their lives.

You don't need to be perfect.You don't need to be flexible.You only need the willingness to begin.

Why Seven Days

A pause, and a reset

This short yet powerful retreat is designed to give you the space to pause, reset, and gently realign the direction of your life. Stepping away from daily distractions, you are invited into a calm, nurturing, and supportive environment where true inner stillness can naturally arise. Through mindful yoga practices, meditation, breath work, and guided reflection, the mind becomes clearer, the body lighter, and the heart more open.

Our approach is rooted in authentic yogic wisdom, carefully blended with practical guidance that supports modern lifestyles. Rather than remaining on the mat alone, the teachings help you carry mindfulness, clarity, and inner peace into your everyday routine. This retreat serves as both a healing pause and a meaningful reset.

If the week leaves you wanting more, the path continues through our 100 hour and 200 hour teacher trainings.

Student Voices

From our students

Reviews our students left on Google, across every program.

Rated 4.9 Stars by 3000+ Students

4.9 out of 5 · 3,000+ students

Swapna Kukkala rated us 5 out of 5

“I had a wonderful learning experience here and truly enjoyed the course. The structure was very well designed and thoughtfully organized.”
Swapna Kukkala

Lisa Lmar rated us 5 out of 5

“Incredible & Life changing experience, The Best Authentic and Traditional Yoga School in Rishikesh, India”
Lisa Lmar

Jharna Chandra rated us 5 out of 5

“I loved the experience here. Our professors were amazing! We learned so much in such a short time. The staff, the food everything was amazing!!”
Jharna Chandra

shay vaknin rated us 5 out of 5

“Wonderful place, wonderful people, I did a 6-day yoga retreat and it was amazing with a very personal approach”
shay vaknin

Darshita Tiwari rated us 5 out of 5

“Thank you for this memorable experience. It has transformed us in ways unimaginable. Not just the school premises, but teachers, class mates, Kitchen staff, all had so much knowledge for each and every one of us. Have learned layers and layers of information + knowledge. Thankfully food, rooms were all top notch and well taken care of so we could fully focus on learning alone.”
Darshita Tiwari
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What You Get

What Is Included in the 7 Day Retreat

One fee, and it covers the week. Everything below is in both room rates, at no extra charge.

  • Free Airport Pick up (DED)
  • Free Wifi
  • 24Hrs Hot water Facilities
  • Free all the Yoga Equipment to use
  • Fire Ceremony
  • 3 Yoga Classes Everyday
  • 3 Times Meal
  • Certification
  • Himalayan Excursion
  • Ayurveda Massage
  • School T-Shirt
  • Study Materials with Bag
  • Jal Neti & Sutra Neti
  • Ashram Visit & Local Tour
  • Tone of love & Care

Both rates are per person and cover the same list — $499≈€499≈£399≈A$799≈C$699≈₹44,999 in a twin sharing room, $599≈€599≈£499≈A$999≈C$899≈₹53,999 in a private one. What is not included is a few lines further down.

Rates

Choose your room

Ten to thirteen students per retreat. Everything below is in both rates — the only difference is whether you share.

Twin sharing

Sharing Room

$499≈€499≈£399≈A$799≈C$699≈₹44,999/ person

A comfortable twin room shared with one other student, for the whole week.

A room to yourself

Private Room

$599≈€599≈£499≈A$999≈C$899≈₹53,999/ person

Your own room for the whole week, with the same everything else.

Everything in What Is Included above is in both rates. The only difference between them is whether you share the room.

Air conditioning and heating are not part of the standard package and can be arranged at extra cost — tell us what you need when you enquire. The advance payment secures your place and is non-refundable; the full policy is a few lines further down.

Good To Know

What isn’t included

  • Visa and travel expenses
  • Massage therapies
  • Beauty treatments
  • Air-conditioning charges
  • Pickup and drop services
  • Ayurveda sessions

Code of conduct

What we ask of you

  • Students go on outings on their own responsibility.
  • Inform the school management earlier if you go out, or far from the school campus.
  • Be inside the campus before 9:30 pm.
  • Apply for leave in writing, in advance, if you need it during the retreat.
  • Everyone leaves their shoes outside the yoga hall.
  • Keep the yoga hall clean yourself, as part of yoga life.
  • Keep silence in the school campus — it will help your yoga sadhana.
  • During menstruation, do not practice vigorous asana or pranayama.
  • Bed sheets and room cleaning are provided once a week.
  • Please don't flush toilet paper; use the bin provided in the washroom.
  • Nobody goes to anybody's room after 9:00 pm; boys will not enter girls' rooms and girls will not enter boys' rooms.
  • In the spirit of Ahimsa (non-violence), non-veg food (meat, fish, eggs), smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the school campus.
  • If you want to skip breakfast, lunch or dinner, tell the kitchen staff 3 hours before.
  • Switch mobiles off during the yoga classes.
  • Tell the kitchen manager in advance if you are fasting on any day, to avoid food wastage.
  • Maintain discipline within the premises and be respectful to the teachers by obeying all the rules.
  • Arrive on time for classes — latecomers will not be permitted to join sessions.
  • Return books, maps, or any goods borrowed from the institution.
  • Accommodation is offered only to students who join our yoga courses, not to friends or family.
  • Air conditioner and heater are not included in the standard package. If you need them, they can be arranged at extra cost.

The school-wide version lives in our terms & conditions.

Refunds

Before you pay

  • Advance payment is non-refundable. If there is an unfortunate event, a substitute class will be provided later.
  • You can cancel your course at any point in time, but the deposited money shall not be refunded.
  • There is no extra charge for cancellation — all you need to do is inform the authorities. But as mentioned, the fees are not returned.

The Calendar

When to Come

There is no fixed intake calendar on this page, and there is a reason: the retreat runs to your dates rather than to ours.

You choose the dates

The retreat does not run to a fixed calendar the way our teacher training courses do. Tell us the week you can travel and we confirm what we can hold for you — so write to us before you book a flight, not after.

October to February — the cool season

The clearest air and the best mountain views, and the easiest season for a 5:30 start. January is the coldest month, so bring something warm for the mornings and the evenings.

March to June — summer

Warm and bright, reaching 35°C in June. The early practice is at its best in these months, and an air-conditioned room is worth asking about when you enquire.

July to September — the monsoon

16 to 26°C, humid, rain most days, and the greenest the valley gets. It is the quietest time to come, and the Ganga is at its loudest.

Getting Here

How to reach us

However you are arriving, tell us your time and we will meet you at the other end.

By Airways

Rishikesh is well connected to all the cities, so air travel is a convenient option. When you reach Delhi International Airport, take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant International Airport (Dehradun). From there you can book a taxi, or tell us your arrival time and we will arrange a cab from Dehradun airport to our school in Rishikesh.

By Roadways

If you're up for a road adventure, hiring a taxi from Delhi International Airport to Rishikesh is a scenic option. The 5-6 hour journey to our school is a perfect opportunity to enjoy Indian hospitality and try the favorite snacks at the highway eating joints. Let us know, and our team will guide you further on this.

By Railways

Indian Railways is also a great choice for an exciting journey. Enjoy the sightseeing from Delhi to Haridwar and get off at Haridwar Railway Station, or at Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station. From there you can hire a taxi or a tuk-tuk, as the school is only 10-12 km away.

Before you fly

  • Check that your passport and visa are valid well before your departure.
  • Carry both printed and digital copies of all essential travel documents.
  • Plan to arrive through major international airports for easier transit.
  • Pack light, comfortable clothing suitable for yoga practice and local weather.
  • Drink plenty of water and prefer freshly cooked meals.
  • Give yourself adequate time to rest and adjust to the time difference.
  • Be respectful of Indian culture, local customs, and traditions.
  • Use trusted transportation services and remain attentive while traveling.
  • Travel with a calm, aware, and mindful attitude throughout your journey.

Your visa: come on a tourist visa. For a stay of up to 60 days you apply online, and a seven-day retreat is far inside that — you do not need a student visa and should not apply for one. There is no visa on arrival, so apply before you book your flight. We are not immigration advisors; confirm the current rules with your own embassy. The full visa answer

Questions

Before you book

The things people ask us most about this retreat.

Do I need any yoga experience to join the 7 day yoga retreat?+

No. This retreat is open to complete beginners and to experienced practitioners alike, and you do not need to be flexible or to have meditated before. Classes are taught with alignment, adjustment and correction in a group of ten to thirteen, so you are guided individually rather than left to copy the person in front. You need to be over 16; there is no upper age limit.

What is included in the one week yoga retreat in Rishikesh?+

The fee is $499 per person in a twin sharing room and $599 in a private room, and both cover the same things: your room for the week, three vegetarian meals a day, three yoga sessions daily, meditation and pranayama, the Himalayan excursion, an Ayurvedic massage, the fire ceremony, study material, a school t-shirt, your certificate and a free pick-up from Dehradun airport. Flights, your visa, personal expenses and air conditioning are not included.

What styles of yoga are taught on this retreat?+

Traditional Hatha yoga is the core of it, taught twice a day with alignment and correction, alongside pranayama, mudra, bandha, satkarma cleansing, mantra chanting, guided meditation and Yoga Nidra. It is a classical retreat rather than a flow-led one — if you want Kundalini, Yin or Vinyasa, our 10 day retreat teaches seven styles.

Is this a detox retreat, and what will a week here actually do?+

It is a detox retreat in the yogic sense rather than the juice-fast sense: satkarma cleansing practices, sattvic vegetarian food, no alcohol on campus, and a body that moves twice a day. Guests most often report sleeping better, a lighter body, a quieter mind and the emotional balance that comes with both. A short yoga retreat in India will not fix your life in a week, but it will show you what a calmer one feels like from the inside.

Can I explore Rishikesh during the retreat?+

Yes, and it is built into the week rather than squeezed around it. The afternoon is given to a local excursion — temples, the Ganga Aarti, the Himalayan foothills and the ashrams Rishikesh is known for. There is also open time between the morning and evening practices for wandering on your own.

What kind of food is served on a meditation retreat like this?+

Sattvic vegetarian food, cooked at the school, three times a day. It is designed to sit well before a practice rather than after one — light, fresh, and made with vegetables from farmers in the Himalayan villages nearby. Herbal teas and gentle detox drinks run through the day and dinner is deliberately light. Allergies and dietary needs are catered for; tell the kitchen before you arrive.

What should I pack for a 7 day yoga retreat in Rishikesh?+

Comfortable clothes you can practice in, something modest for temple visits, something warm for the mornings from October to February, a refillable water bottle, personal toiletries and a journal. Mats, props and all yoga equipment are provided, so leave your mat at home unless you would rather not. Bring printed and digital copies of your passport and visa.

Something else on your mind? Read the full FAQ or .

One week is enough to begin

Ten to thirteen places per retreat, and they go early. Reserve yours, or start with a free intro session — no pressure, just a conversation.

Wanting longer? The 10 day retreat runs at a slower pace — or compare both retreats side by side.

In Short

Experience a 7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh with Hariom Yoga Vidya School

A 7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh is a wonderful opportunity to step away from a busy routine and reconnect with your body, mind, and inner self. At Hariom Yoga Vidya School, this residential retreat combines traditional yoga practices, meditation, pranayama, relaxation, and mindful living in the peaceful surroundings of Rishikesh, India.

Our Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners who want to refresh their practice in an authentic yogic environment. During this 7 Day Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, participants can explore traditional Hatha Yoga, breathing practices, meditation, mantra chanting, relaxation techniques, and other aspects of yogic living under the guidance of experienced teachers.

Discover the Benefits of a One Week Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh

A One Week Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh gives you enough time to slow down, practice consistently, and experience a healthier daily rhythm. The peaceful Himalayan surroundings and presence of the sacred Ganga create a supportive atmosphere for reflection and relaxation.

This Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh also provides opportunities to experience the local culture and natural beauty of the region. Along with daily yoga sessions, the retreat includes nutritious vegetarian meals, comfortable accommodation, meditation, and selected activities designed to make your stay meaningful and enjoyable.

If you are searching for a 7 Day Yoga Retreat India experience, Rishikesh offers an ideal setting for combining yoga, nature, spirituality, and personal well-being. As a Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, Hariom Yoga Vidya School focuses on creating a calm and supportive environment where every participant can learn at their own pace.

Whether your goal is stress relief, improved flexibility, mental clarity, or simply taking a peaceful break from everyday life, our Yoga Retreat India program can help you create space for positive change. Join Hariom Yoga Vidya School and experience why many seekers consider it a destination for the Best Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh.