7 days Meditation Retreat In rishikesh

This 7-day meditation retreat in Rishikesh giving you an opportunity to slow down, deep a long deep breath, and take a break from your daily busy life. Through our daily classes of meditation and breath work bring back your mind and body to reset and rejuvenate in Rishikesh Himalayas

Meditation in Rishikesh — Practicing in the World Yoga Capital

Rishikesh is just not only the beautiful place to visit. It is one of the oldest places known for yogic and meditative — and the centre where one can study the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Patanjali Yoga sutras, the only sanctum sanctorum of living tradition still exist. Sages and monks have practiced yoga and meditation over more than 1000 years. Yogis still feel that energy left by our gurus when they practice on very first day.

Practicing meditation in Rishikesh where its originated feels like this is the place where yogic science was born. The sound of water flowing in the holy River Ganges, the cooling air from the Himalayas, the silence on ghats, the yoga community, the spiritual seekers from all over the world — this is just not the coincidence. All these are pure ingredients forms needed to transform the retreat.

At Abhyantara we combine this amazing environment with well planned, led by incredible teaching through six meditation traditions: Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Mantra, Trataka, Vipassana, and mindfulness. You will not get only skills but a whole understanding — the philosophy on which we keep working behind practice, the science that explain deeply about it, and the individual narration which makes it yours only.

Abhyantara Yoga has crafted this retreat to revive your body, help mind to get stable and show real path towards spiritual experience. Every morning start with traditional hatha yoga — prepare your body strong enough to become stable for sitting long hours. Practicing of daily pranayama help you to balance your vital energy so it can flow easily within the body. Early afternoon class shows you the roadmap so that your practice becomes more intelligent, not something like instructed by someone.

Be a part of this amazing journey to know more about meditation. Improve your knowledge on different path by spending valuable time in Rishikesh, and exploring the holy town and the places where are sages have spent time. We specially recommending this retreat for you.

Meditation Retreat Schedule Overview

Meditation

Pranayama

Breakfast

Meditation

Lunch Time

7 days Meditation Retreat Schedule — Every Hour Designed with purpose

This daily schedule is created by our senior teachers and yog gurus to create balance between practice and what you learn among group experience and thinking on yourself. Silence is being practice from 8:15 PM until morning 4:00 AM.

Let’s begin your self-inquiry journey with this program designed especially for new practitioners and for those who are already in practice. At Abhyantara yoga school we also offer something different apart from silence — we personally focus on each student step by step practice of mindfulness, focus on breathing awareness, and internal silence settled in 5000 years old Indian traditions.

Each class start where we left on previous day. Early morning start with meditation when our mind still into silence and into its more responsive mode. Our midday class focuses on what we lay down in morning. Our evening Satsang and meditation class bring all the students under the shared awareness of a group to increase individual practice in a way that solo cannot reached to particular level. This is what makes this retreat unique than others.

With the help and direct advice from the experienced teachers you will learn how to established lifestyle grounded in awareness, and inner emptiness — which you carry life long even after your 7 days completed.

Self Study & Rest

Meditation

Yoga

Dinner

Bonfire & Discussion

Lights Off

Yoga Retreat : Meditation Retreat Outline

Day 1: Arrival, Welcome & Intention Setting

Arrival at Abhyantara yoga school — Room check-in, welcome ceremony and Introduction between teachers and students
Retreat Schedule and class on yogic philosophy
Evening gentle stretch — to release tension from the body and nervous system
Evening guided meditation — make a list of intention and write on a piece of paper
Sattvic Vegetarian dinner for group and discussion the experience of first day

Day 2: Groundwork — Breath, Body & the Architecture of the Mind

Morning Pranayama sequence: Practice of Nadi Shodhana, Kapalbhati (Skull Shining), Bhramari, Anulom Vilom
Vegetarian meal in breakfast
Theory class on meditation: Practice on classical yogic model of the mind — Manas (Intellect), Buddhi (Wisdom), Chitta (Consciousness), Ahamkara (Self – Consciousness)
Self-study, reading, and writing articles on meditation, spending quality time alone to look inward
Light hip opening and spinal movement practice to relax
Guided meditation — Vipassana led by experienced teacher, start with body scanning for 30 minutes
Evening chanting class after sunset — late on Satsang

Day 3: Deep practice — Holy River walk & Yoga Nidra

Pranayama meditation class which includes breath retention (Kumbhaka) basic introduction
Hatha yoga practice for long meditation sitting — Classes on hip mobility and spine work
Yoga Nidra for almost 60 minutes — mostly student shared they experienced one of the deepest rests in their lifetime
Walking nature meditation: Silent meditation while walking alongside the River Ganges
Class on meditation: Vipassana — focus on your thought rather than getting them lost
Mouth watering sattvic dinner, silence observe till 6 AM

Day 4: Purification (Shatkarma) — Sound Healing, Kriya's & Ayurveda

Yogic Cleansing: Jal Neti and Kapalbhati kriya
Awareness on breath meditation and silent meditation
Talk on Ayurveda: Relationship between your diet and digestion
Free exploration of Rishikesh mountains
Gentle yin yoga — tissue release and little bit holding asana
Sound healing class — led by expert for 30 minutes
Sattvic light dinner and evening meditation

Day 5: Exploration of Rishikesh — Ganga Ceremony, Sacred caves

Morning pranayama and light hatha yoga class
Silent meditation somewhere on the lonely ghat of holy River
Visit to Kunjapuri temple — to see sunrise or meditation in forest of Himalayas
Visit to sacred cave — one of the oldest cave “Vashistha” and be the witness of stillness while practicing meditation inside it
Philosophy talks while sipping herbal tea
Late afternoon chakra meditation
Attend Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan ashram
Group discussion, yogic bonding and dinner

Day 6: Advanced meditation & carry the practice to Home

Yoga during sunrise on self-awareness — Intention setting
Advanced pranayama practice — Surya bhedana, Chakra bhedana, and kumbhaka breath holding
Deep Japa of mantras — with mala (Beads)
Practical class to set an intention for meditation even after retreat
Free time — Connect to nature
Trust building exercise — Partner yoga
Closing meditation for gratitude to all being and healing
Final gets together — Group dinner and celebration

Day 7: Departure & New Beginnings — Carry the lineage to the world

Morning sunrise gentle yoga
Group meditation — all previous techniques combined together in 45 minutes
Reading Intention — One by one reading set on day 1 and how we fulfil them
Closing ceremony and awarding meditation certificate
Personal guidance from teacher for future practice
Final Group dinner of this retreat
Final warm farewell and see- off

7 Day Meditation Retreat Fees & Upcoming Dates

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Accommodation at Abhyantara Yoga — Ashram Living Designed for Inner Stillness

We have designed accommodation for the students with only one purpose: to support the meditative state which students are practicing each day. Every small thing such as the lightening, the room layout, the views from the room is pre decided to experience the calmness and rest. We have designed this place equivalent to ashrams by offering simple, clean, comfortable and free from the outside environment which suits the deep practice.

Our rooms are silent — you can use for personal practice or even for study. Our neat and clean meditation hall, Himalayan view from the roof-top, and the surrounding of retreat centre keeps you connected to the nature. The fresh air from the mountains, the silence in the campus is a part of this retreat which makes the practice so important.

Thousands of years ago spiritual sages, monks chose this place for their deep sadhana. The positive energy left by our gurus still can be feel in serious practices. Abhyantara yoga is widely known as one of the finest meditation schools in Rishikesh for quality and teaching both.

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Sattvic Ayurvedic food — Nourishment Supports practice

Mindful eating the food are just not a part of guidelines at Abhyantara Yoga — It is the most important part of retreat at this centre to experienced. It is already mention in ayurvedic and Vedic tradition that quality of your mind depends on your food. Sattvic food always help to body into lightness and promote clarity of mind — all these are prerequisites for deep practice into the meditation.

A sattvic food avoids everything that promotes heaviness in the body or upset the mind: no food like garlic, onion, packed food, and caffeine should avoided. Instead of this you should eat nuts, lentils, seasonal able vegetable, fruits, grain and herbal etc. Our chef prepared only ayurvedic food in the kitchen because he knows the importance of food during the retreat.

We recommended total quietness eating environment i.e. without mobile, soft natural light coming from outside — this kind of mealtimes becomes whole meditation like states. Staying committed during these 7 days you will notice your mind is getting sharpening, emotionally you become soft, your awareness is growing day by day — even faster day by day that even any technique won’t work like this.

Sacred Excursion in Rishikesh — Included in Retreat

Abhyantara always planned sacred excursion into very carefully manner, meditation retreat in Rishikesh by giving opportunities to all the students — go deep into spiritual exploration. We do not provide tourist trips – it’s a part of our course curriculum to go into deep to learn and research this living spiritual heritage.

Vashisht Cave

Connect with the divine energy of the Vashistha cave

Water Fall

Enjoy a peaceful hike in the woods up to the waterfall.

Ganga Aarti

Let the energy of the holy Ganga bring you inner peace

Kunjapuri

Witness the breathtaking views of the greater Himalayas

Abhyantara Yoga — What's Included in Your Retreat

Included in Retreat

Free pick-up at 10 AM and 4 PM
Abhyantara Yoga school retreat kit includes T-shirt, Neti pot and notebook
Daily vegetarian meals, and herbal tea
Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout at the retreat
All meditation, asana, pranayama, and shatkarma classes are part of this course
Guided excursion — Kunjapuri temple, Vashistha cave, and Jhilmil cave
Sound healing class on day 4 with expert
Certificate after completing the retreat
Written advice from the teachers for progressive practice on departure

Abhyantara Yoga — What's Not Included

Not Included in Retreat — Additional Cost

Benefits of a 7 Day Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh

What This Retreat Offers

Meditation and Hatha Yoga: Daily yoga and meditation classes led by experts for 7 days
Guided Meditation & Pranayama by teachers: Sessons on breath balancing and meditation class to increase mental clarity and help to sustain you emotionally
Yogic Philosophy & Tradition Teachings: Teaching on yoga sana and philosophy based on ancient Indian tradition — and practical application how to applied with modern daily life
Visiting Sacred Places: Retreat excursion also includes sunrise meditation at Kunjapuri temple, Ganga Aarti, Vashistha cave meditation
Detox food: Pure organic meals, plant based sattvic food to support daily activities in retreat
Ashram – Style Lodging: Basic cozy accommodation with Himalayan view — focus on neat and cleanliness
Discover Inner Self: Structured meditation on self-inquiry and self-healing helps to find real stillness — far away from all outside distractions
Yoga Sangha: Share your journey with like minded yoga lovers from all over the world

How You Personally Benefits

Master Deep Meditation: Learn six different techniques individually — sustain for life long and no further retreat require afterwards
Improved Mental & Physical Health: Regular practice improved flexibility, balance nervous system, and clear mental peace through daily practice of meditation
Mindful Living in Daily Life: Techniques and framework directly applied to work from retreat — applied to improve relationship
Personal advice from expert: Session designed especially to keep your level in mind for 7 days
Real Growth: Deep internal connection with yourself through lectures on philosophy, and Yoga Sutras — complex transformations in this sacred city
International Meditation Certificate: A certificate in meditation from Abhyantara — recognised all over the world
Ayurvedic Lifestyles: Learn ayurvedic principle based on food habits — Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic
Mind-body Connection: Regular practice of sitting in meditation developed discipline, stable focus on physical and mental well-being
World Community: share connections with practitioners coming from more than 40 countries who share their journey of yoga and meditation

Why Abhyantara Yoga Is Rishikesh's Most Trusted Choice for Meditation

Abhyantara yoga is just not a normal retreat centre. It is the path towards self-discovery — a sanctuary where Indian ancient science of yogic practice is passed on to students from our teachers: deeply, with Individual attention, and personal care for each person to transform their life. As we are one of the highly recommended meditation schools in Rishikesh, and we do offer something which is unique and hardly someone share – real knowledge of meditation (Dhyana) from the place where it was originated.

Our teachers take you through six different meditation traditions which supports your inner peace, emotional clarity, and mental peace. Our philosophy class makes you to understand deep principles of yogic wisdom to your daily life, so when you depart after learning here it will remain stay with you. If you are searching for spiritual growth or deep relationship with your mind — your search ends here, in the simplicity and sincere knowledge shared by us.

Our school in Rishikesh is only 5 minutes walking distance from River Ganges, surrounded by forest — and mountain view from school which is no other retreat is offering in terms of living, pure sacred environment needed for practice. Basic neat and clean rooms, fresh cool air and sound of water in river flowing

Over the past few years Abhyantara has trained almost 500 students from 40 plus countries. Most of them return for second retreat or for 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. If you are searching for real meditation retreat in Rishikesh — your search ends in our centre so Abhyantara Yoga is ready to welcome you.

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Yoga teachers in Retreat

Harindra Ji

Ashtanga Teacher

Keshavananda Ji

Anatomy Teacher

What Our Retreat Graduates Says About Us

Experience during meditation shared by our students

I'm so grateful to Abhyantara Yoga that I was a part of their meditation retreat in Rishikesh. In the beginning I knew very little about meditation but as time passes I discovered that i have changed a lot during this time and learn different techniques.

Sven Lindgren

Sweden

I do not have words to explain how much I loved this meditation retreat with this ashram, i can feel the changes in me. The best part was to maintain silence throughout the day,.

Gabriela Voicu

Romania

Thank you so much for this extra ordinary meditation retreat. The most important is that I love the vibe of this place so much.

Jure Bizjak

Slovenia

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FAQ — 7 Day Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh

Who can join these 7 days meditation Retreat at Abhyantara Yoga?

Everyone is welcome whether you are beginner or advanced practitioners. If you are completely new to meditation or wants to deepen your present practice, and we have planned this retreat for every level.

What styles of meditation will be taught during retreat?

Our teachers will teach you mix meditation techniques such as: Yoga Nidra (Guided meditation for deep sleep but mind remain awake). Vipassana, Pranayama Meditation (Awareness on breath), Mantra meditation (Japa with beads), Trataka (Gazing on candle to master concentration), and mindful meditation based on both Vedic and Buddhist traditions.

What type of meals will be served in retreat?

All food is pure sattvic and 100% ayurvedic yogic meal free from garlic, onion and free from caffeine. All meals are prepared at our center kitchen.

Where is this retreat based?

Abhyantara is located in Rishikesh surrounded by Himalayan mountains — and 5 minutes’ walk from River Ganges

What languages classes are taught in this retreat?

All class are taught in English – Sanskrit is used for asana’s name but with proper explanations. Non-English students are also welcome.

How can I book this meditation retreat?

Visit our booking page https://abhyantarayoga.com , or write an email at abhyantarayoga@gmail.com. To confirm you seat 30% deposit is required.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Full refund if cancelled 30 days before the course start but 10% minus as processing fee. You can change your course date i.e. without any extra cost

What should be my expectation after completing the retreat at Abhyantara?

Our graduates continuously feel three changes: a daily practice discipline, deep sleep and mental clarity in decision making. You will get written recommendations from teachers for future practice.

Is retreats are run every month?

Yes we run all the retreats twice a month start from the 1st of every month and again second batch start every 24th of month.

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7 days Meditation Retreat In rishikesh

Meditation in Rishikesh — Practicing in the World Yoga Capital

Meditation Retreat Schedule Overview

Meditation

Pranayama

Breakfast

Meditation

Lunch Time

7 days Meditation Retreat Schedule — Every Hour Designed with purpose

Self Study & Rest

Meditation

Yoga

Dinner

Bonfire & Discussion

Lights Off

Yoga Retreat : Meditation Retreat Outline

Day 1: Arrival, Welcome & Intention Setting

Day 2: Groundwork — Breath, Body & the Architecture of the Mind

Day 3: Deep practice — Holy River walk & Yoga Nidra

Day 4: Purification (Shatkarma) — Sound Healing, Kriya's & Ayurveda

Day 5: Exploration of Rishikesh — Ganga Ceremony, Sacred caves

Day 6: Advanced meditation & carry the practice to Home

Day 7: Departure & New Beginnings — Carry the lineage to the world

7 Day Meditation Retreat Fees & Upcoming Dates

Accommodation at Abhyantara Yoga — Ashram Living Designed for Inner Stillness

Private Room

Sattvic Ayurvedic food — Nourishment Supports practice

Sacred Excursion in Rishikesh — Included in Retreat

Vashisht Cave

Water Fall

Ganga Aarti

Kunjapuri

Abhyantara Yoga — What's Included in Your Retreat

Included in Retreat

Abhyantara Yoga — What's Not Included

Not Included in Retreat — Additional Cost

Benefits of a 7 Day Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh

What This Retreat Offers

How You Personally Benefits

Why Abhyantara Yoga Is Rishikesh's Most Trusted Choice for Meditation

Join Our 7 Days Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh — Book Your Seat

Yoga teachers in Retreat

Harindra Ji

Keshavananda Ji

What Our Retreat Graduates Says About Us

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