Yoga and Meditation Retreats are a great way to relax and rejuvenate in our hectic world. In a world where stress is increasing and schedules are becoming more hectic, it's important to focus on both your physical and mental well-being. The retreats provide a tranquil atmosphere to help you step away from the daily distractions. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices can help you reconnect to your inner self.
Imagine a time-slowing place. Participants enjoy meals that are nourishing to the senses. They also follow a structured routine and learn breathing techniques. Imagine the gentle sounds of nature and the warm sun touching your skin as you practice yoga. You'll find that your overall health and well-being improves as the days go by.
Wellness is often pushed to the back of our minds in a busy life, as work and other obligations take precedence. Yoga retreats encourage balance, by encouraging you to engage in life more mindfully and slow down. The vibrant environment encourages healing and reflection, which will help you develop healthier habits. The lessons you learn here will resonate with your daily life, making it more fulfilling and harmonious.
India is a popular destination for affordable yoga retreats. Yogant Foundation's Balyogi Ashram, in Rishikesh, offers an authentic yoga experience. It will revitalize your energy and sharpen your focus. You'll be immersed in a genuine yoga practice, while surrounded by nature and its breathtaking beauty, creating memories that will last long after your departure.
No matter what month it is, our retreats are available all year round. We offer affordable yoga and meditation retreats ranging from 5 to 14 days retreats to meet the needs and schedules of guests. Except for the 5-day program, all programs begin on Monday with flexible durations.
Twin Shared / Private
USD 249
USD 219
USD 219
USD 199
INR 20,000
INR 17,000
INR 17,000
INR 14,000
Hatha Yoga
Sattvic Vegetarian
Twin Shared / Private
USD 349
USD 299
USD 299
USD 249
INR 28,000
INR 22,000
INR 25,000
INR 19,000
Hatha Yoga
1 Excursion | 1 Full Body Massage
Twin Shared / Private
USD 449
USD 399
USD 399
USD 349
INR 32,000
INR 28,000
INR 30,000
INR 25,000
Hatha Yoga
2 Excursions | 2 Full Body Massages
Tucked along the quiet banks of the Ganga, Yogant doesn't feel like somewhere you just book for a weekend. It feels like a home you didn't know you'd been missing. The teachers don't just run you through a sequence—they actually remember which knee gives you trouble and notice the moment your breathing starts to find its rhythm. Groups stay small, because real connection only happens when you can look someone in the eye, not when you're shouting over a packed room.
Mornings here blend right into the flow of the river. The food is simple but satisfying, and the rooms give you real quiet—not fake luxury. No one rushes you toward a gift shop. Instead, there's honest laughter over chai, easy silences that don't feel awkward, and guidance that comes from a genuine place. At Yogant, you're not a guest who checks out after a few days. You're family, finally letting your shoulders drop.
This isn't some flash-in-the-pan studio that opened last month because yoga is trendy. The place has been around for over twenty years. And in a town like Rishikesh, that kind of track record actually says a lot. It means they've stuck around through the busy seasons and the quiet ones. They've hosted thousands of people from all over, and they've built something solid — not just in a marketing brochure, but in how they actually show up every single day.
What really makes this place stand out is how much real knowledge is just… there. Not in a stiff, academic way. More like the person next to you actually knows their stuff and is happy to share it.
| Date | Duration | Shared | Private | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Apr | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Apr | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Apr | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| May 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 May | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 May | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-18 May | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| June 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Jun | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Jun | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Jun | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| July 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Jul | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Jul | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Jul | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| August 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Aug | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Aug | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Aug | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| September 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Sep | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Sep | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Sep | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| October 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Oct | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Oct | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Oct | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| November 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Nov | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Nov | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Nov | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
| December 2026 | ||||
| 2-6 Dec | 5 Day Retreat | $ 199 / INR 14000 | $ 219 / INR 17000 | Apply Now |
| 7-13 Dec | 7 Day Retreat | $ 249 / INR 19000 | $ 299 / INR 22000 | Apply Now |
| 15-28 Dec | 14 Day Retreat | $349 / INR 25000 | $399 / INR 28000 | Apply Now |
Enjoy a 5 Days Yoga and Meditation Program designed just for you. Yogant Foundation offers more than yoga. You'll also be healing. Meditation, soulful therapies and meditation are gently blended into each day's sessions to help you quieten the noise, soothe the edges and reconnect with yourself. Come in heavy and leave light-headed, clear, transformed.
Please Note: The following 5-day itinerary should be considered a guideline. The daily schedule is flexible, and can be adapted to provide a nurturing, personal, and transformational experience for each participant.
Take a break from your daily life and enjoy a 7 Days Yoga and Meditation Program. Each day at Yogant Foundation is an opportunity for a reset. You will be able to flow through yoga and sit in stillness while embracing therapies that nurture. This is not just another retreat, a way to reconnect with yourself. You will leave feeling more enlightened, clearer and transformed.
Please Note: The following 7-day itinerary should be considered a guideline. The daily schedule is flexible, and can be adapted to provide a nurturing, personal, and transformational experience for each participant.
Reset your mind with a 14 Days Yoga and Meditation Program. Each morning at Yogant Foundation begins with movement, breath and stillness. Soulful and healing practices will help you to become more aware, calmer and happier. It's not about running away from life, but about returning with renewed energy and inner peace.
Please Note: The following 14-day itinerary should be considered a guideline. The daily schedule is flexible, and can be adapted to provide a nurturing, personal, and transformational experience for each participant.
Note: It is possible to adjust the Retreat Date based on weather, group requirements, and unforeseen events. Your flexibility and understanding is greatly appreciated, as this helps us to create a balanced, safer, and more enriching experience for each participant. This ensures that the entire retreat will be meaningful, comfortable and in alignment with everyone's overall journey.
Dress Code Note: Please wear comfortable and modest clothing to the retreat. It helps to maintain a spiritual, peaceful and respectful atmosphere. In honor of Indian values and culture, please avoid wearing anything too revealing. It is best to wear clothing that allows for easy movement and breathability, while also supporting a harmonious and mindful retreat.
The Best Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh will allow you to experience yoga and meditation practices, including guided mediation, mindfulness, relaxation and other holistic healing techniques. You'll also be able to relax and enjoy the benefits of the traditional practice.
Practice traditional Hatha Yoga postures that help improve flexibility, balance, strength, and posture. These sessions gently awaken the body, calm the mind, and create harmony between physical movement and breath awareness for a healthier and more peaceful lifestyle.
Experience dynamic Ashtanga Yoga sequences designed to build stamina, concentration, discipline, and inner strength. This energizing practice combines synchronized breathing with movement, helping participants improve physical endurance, detoxify the body, and develop deeper focus and confidence.
Daily guided meditation sessions help quiet the mind, release stress, and improve emotional well-being. Through mindful awareness and relaxation techniques, participants learn to cultivate inner peace, mental clarity, positivity, and a deeper connection with their true inner self.
Learn traditional yogic breathing techniques that increase energy, improve lung capacity, and calm the nervous system. Pranayama practices support emotional balance, reduce anxiety, enhance concentration, and help create a steady flow of positive energy throughout the entire body.
Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a deeply restorative relaxation practice. It helps release physical tension, calm mental stress, improve sleep quality, and refresh the mind and body while guiding participants into a peaceful meditative state of awareness.
Experience the healing vibrations of sacred mantra chanting and sound meditation practices. These sessions help balance emotions, relax the nervous system, improve concentration, and create positive energy while promoting inner peace, spiritual connection, and emotional healing.
Trataka is a powerful candle-gazing meditation technique that improves concentration, focus, and mental stability. This traditional yogic practice helps calm distracting thoughts, strengthen inner awareness, enhance memory, and support emotional balance while creating deep meditative stillness within.
Learn simple yogic detoxification methods that help cleanse the body and improve overall wellness. These traditional purification practices support digestion, remove toxins, increase energy levels, improve breathing, and prepare the mind and body for deeper yoga and meditation experiences.
Gentle stretching and alignment sessions help release muscular tension, improve posture, and increase flexibility. Participants develop better body awareness while reducing stiffness and discomfort, creating greater physical comfort, balance, and ease during yoga practice and daily activities.
Enjoy a peaceful and comfortable stay surrounded by the natural beauty of Rishikesh. Clean rooms, calming interiors, attached bathrooms, Wi-Fi access, and serene Himalayan surroundings create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, self-discovery, and a truly rejuvenating yoga and meditation retreat experience.
Practice meditation and energy-awareness techniques designed to balance the body’s seven chakras. These sessions help improve emotional stability, inner harmony, confidence, creativity, and spiritual awareness while encouraging a smooth and healthy flow of energy throughout the body.
Peaceful nature walks provide time for relaxation, mindfulness, and self-reflection. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Rishikesh, participants can disconnect from daily stress, reconnect with themselves, and experience emotional calmness, mental clarity, and inner peace.
Experience a traditional yogic lifestyle through nourishing satvic meals, healthy daily routines, and mindful living practices. This balanced lifestyle supports physical wellness, emotional harmony, mental clarity, and spiritual growth while encouraging a peaceful and conscious way of living.
Deep relaxation sessions help release accumulated stress, mental fatigue, and emotional tension. Through calming practices and mindful rest, participants experience improved sleep, emotional balance, physical recovery, and a greater sense of inner calm, peace, and overall well-being.
The retreat encourages spiritual growth through yoga, meditation, self-awareness, and conscious living. Participants explore deeper inner connection, personal transformation, and mindfulness while developing greater peace, gratitude, positivity, and understanding of themselves and their life journey.
Begin your retreat journey with sacred rituals, mantra chanting, and positive energy.
Practice yoga, pranayama, and meditation for balance and inner peace.
Comfortable stay with nourishing satvic meals and peaceful surroundings.
Calms your mind, deepens breathing, increases focus, and balances energy.
Celebrate your transformational journey with blessings and retreat certification.
Nurtures mind, body, heart, purpose, balance, peace daily.
Simple sattvic meals made with love purity and mindful ingredients
Guided meditation sessions for mental clarity, calmness, and awareness.
Experience peaceful Himalayan beauty and refreshing natural surroundings.
Relax, explore nature, journal, or enjoy peaceful personal time.
Rishikesh is the spiritual center of the planet. We invite you to join us in a journey of yoga, sound healing, breathing work, meditation and pranayama.
Yogant Foundation is a leading yoga ashram in India. Our retreats are affordable and designed for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
We connect with each participant to understand their goals and create a meaningful experience that improves focus, builds inner strength, and supports long-term practice.
Experience a powerful shift through yoga and meditation, bringing clarity, peace, and transformation into your life.
Budget-friendly retreats for everyone
Beginners to advanced practitioners
Improve clarity and concentration
Build habits beyond the retreat
Let’s talk about the practical magic of being here, because we know you’re not just booking a room; you’re booking a pause button for your life. There are no hidden agendas, no surprise fees for breathing too loudly, and certainly no laminated schedules that you have to salute. This is just the gentle framework of how things unfold at Yogant, designed to hold you while you do the deeper work of just being.
Private cottage-style rooms with attached bathrooms and 24/7 hot & cold water. Includes 3 daily vegetarian meals.
Programs begin every Monday. Recommended arrival & departure on Sundays. Short retreats should start Monday morning.
Start your day with cleansing & chanting, followed by yoga, pranayama, and evening meditation or Yoga Nidra.
Optional Ayurveda massages and therapies available. Doctor consultations can be arranged at additional cost.
Enjoy Sundays & holidays freely—explore nearby places, relax, or follow your own flexible schedule.
Participate in spiritual sessions, mantra chanting, and wellness activities designed for holistic growth.
Listen to others who have already walked your path. Rishikesh-based stories of authentic transformation.
The Open Ceremony: More than just a welcoming session, it's a spiritual introduction to the retreat lifestyle. This ceremony, which includes sacred chanting practices, Himalayan energies, and the conscious connection of community, creates an unforgettable and deeply grounding first experience for each participant.
Sacred offerings into holy fire symbolize purification, gratitude, healing, surrender, positive energy, and spiritual transformation during the retreat ceremony.
Sacred Sanskrit chanting calms the mind, balances emotions, increases positivity, and creates deep spiritual connection and peaceful inner awareness.
Holy fire symbolizes purification, transformation, healing, wisdom, and releasing negativity while welcoming spiritual growth and new beginnings.
In a meditative atmosphere, surrounded by the sounds of the Himalayan mountains and nature, this ceremony combines traditional yogic practices, soulful mantras chanting and guided breathwork with meditation. These are all designed to prepare your mind, body and soul for a deep exploration. The gentle sound healing vibrations, as well as the conscious group connection that is created by this event creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where people from all around the globe can gather together to form a spiritual community.
The sacred opening represents a new beginning, an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and disconnect from the daily distractions. The Open Ceremony, through mindfulness, gratitude practices and positive energy, lays the foundations for healing, personal discovery, balance and transformation during the retreat.
This yoga and meditation retreat is nestled in the Himalayas and offers a perfect getaway from the stress of daily life, mental fatigue, and busy schedules. Rishikesh, also known as the “Yoga Capital of the World,” offers a spiritual environment where mindfulness, nature and ancient wisdom of yogic teachings come together to create deep healing and transformative transformation.
Participants at one of India’s top yoga schools experience a holistic journey to wellness that nourishes body, soul, and mind. This retreat uses traditional Hatha Yoga with meditation, pranayama and mindfulness techniques, as well as yogic philosophy, to achieve inner peace, balance and clarity. Each session aims to increase physical strength, mental clarity, spiritual awareness, and emotional wellbeing.
Students can reconnect to themselves and disconnect from everyday distractions in the Himalayan landscape. This retreat includes sound healing practices, relaxation techniques, satvic food, healing therapies and mindfulness living.
This retreat is for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It provides an environment that encourages self-discovery and growth as well as stress reduction and conscious living. This retreat is much more than just a vacation. It's a transformative experience that will inspire healthier habits, inner peace, and long-lasting wellness.
Meet experienced yoga teachers and spiritual mentors guiding your retreat journey at Yogant Foundation.
In Rishikesh, you will find a sanctuary of peace where meditation, yoga and spiritual knowledge meet. Reserving your place will allow you to experience the transformational retreat of mind, body, and soul.
“A wonderful yoga and meditation retreat in Rishikesh. The teachers at Yogant Foundation are supportive, and the meditation sessions were incredibly peaceful.”
“I had a beautiful experience at Yogant Foundation. The yoga sessions, meditation, & peaceful environment in Rishikesh made this retreat truly special & deeply relaxing.”
“I spent 14 beautiful days here, and it truly exceeded my expectations. Daily yoga, meditation, and a deeply refreshing experience, with a warm and welcoming community throughout my stay.”
“My time at Yogant Foundation was transformative. The yoga classes, sound healing, and serene environment created a truly healing experience.”
“My time at Ashram was transformative. It provides a calm and supportive space to deepen your meditation journey. The teachers are experienced and the environment is very peaceful.”
“This is one of the most peaceful places for yoga in Rishikesh. The teachers, atmosphere, and practices are truly authentic.”
“Stay at Yogant Foundation was peaceful and refreshing. Calm ashram atmosphere made it a beautiful experience to relax, learn, and reconnect with myself.”
A yoga and meditation retreat offers a holistic wellness experience that helps you heal and relax through yoga, meditation, pranayama, mindfulness, nutritious meals and healthy living. A yoga and meditation getaway allows participants to step out of their daily routines, focus on mental health, physical well-being, emotional stability, and spiritual development in a natural setting.
A yoga and meditation retreat in India—the birthplace of the practice—gives you a truly authentic experience. You learn from teachers rooted in ancient wisdom, surrounded by peaceful Himalayan energy, nourishing Ayurvedic food, and genuine spiritual culture. It’s more than a getaway; it’s a journey inward. For many, it becomes the place where you slow down enough to finally hear yourself, reconnect, and feel truly at home.
The retreat is open to everyone, from beginners and intermediate practitioners to advanced yogis and couples and families. There is no need for previous experience with yoga. Retreat programs support fitness levels and experiences with personalized attention and guided classes.
The majority of yoga and meditation programs feature daily Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. They also include guided meditations, breathing exercises and mantra chanting. Other features may include nature walks, Ayurvedic food, spiritual discussions and relaxation therapy. Many retreats include Ganga Aarti, Himalayan excursions and detox practices to promote total wellness.
Joining a yoga and meditation retreat in India gently builds flexibility and strength while clearing the mind. You begin to feel more emotionally steady, sleep deeply, and think with sharper focus. Stress, anxiety, and that heavy tiredness start to lift, replaced by a quiet inner calm. Many leave with greater confidence, spiritual awareness, and a healthier way of living that stays with them long after they return home.
The sweet spot for a retreat really depends on what you’re hoping for and how much time you have. Beginners often find 5 to 7-day getaways perfect for unwinding and easing stress. A week allows for deeper healing and mindfulness, while staying 14 days or more opens the door to profound transformation, genuine spiritual growth, and immersive yoga training.
Pack comfortable yoga clothes, a reusable water bottle, your own toiletries, light walking shoes, sunscreen, any meditation aids you like, and necessary medications. The retreat will take care of the rest—yoga mats, cozy blankets, nourishing meals, accommodation, and all the essential facilities for a comfortable, peaceful stay.
Yes, beginners are truly welcome at every yoga and meditation retreat. Skilled teachers gently guide you step by step through postures, breathing, meditation, and deep relaxation. The atmosphere is supportive, calm, and completely beginner-friendly, so you never feel out of place. It’s a safe space to slow down, learn at your own pace, and begin your wellness journey with confidence and ease.
Most yoga and meditation retreats in India serve fresh, vegetarian sattvic meals made with wholesome, natural ingredients. This kind of food gently supports digestion, boosts energy, clears the mind, and nurtures overall well-being. During your stay, you’ll typically enjoy herbal teas, detox drinks, seasonal fruits, and nourishing Indian dishes—all thoughtfully prepared to deepen your practice and restore balance from the inside out.
Rishikesh is famously called the “Yoga Capital of the World,” drawing seekers to India for an authentic retreat. Nestled in the Himalayan foothills along the sacred Ganga, it offers a rare blend of serenity, spiritual vibrancy, and ancient tradition. Here, timeless ashrams, skilled teachers, and genuine yogic culture come together. Surrounded by nature’s calm, people from across the globe arrive not just to practice postures, but to reconnect deeply with themselves.