One Day Yoga Retreat
- 1 day
- Local
A different day each time: a mud and paddy day, a cave meditation, a trek to Kunjapuri. No overnight stay.
Retreats · Rishikesh
Yoga Retreats in Rishikesh
Simple spiritual retreats in and near Rishikesh. Choose a day, a long weekend or a week of yoga and pranayama, meditation, sattvic food, silence and satsang. Not a resort holiday.
- Led by Yogaacharya Manish
- Hindi, English and Japanese
- Small groups of around 6–10
- No certificate: retreats are for practice
At a glance
Retreats at a glance
- Formats
- 1 day · 3 days · 7 days
- Places
- Around Rishikesh · Tapovan · Phool Chatti Ashram
- Practice
- Yoga, pranayama, meditation, mantra, satsang
- Food
- Simple sattvic vegetarian meals
- Led by
- Yogaacharya Manish
- Languages
- English, Hindi and Japanese
- Booking
- On WhatsApp; no online payment
The retreats
What is a Yogamani yoga retreat?
A Yogamani retreat is time away from your routine, built around daily sadhana: yoga and pranayama, meditation, mantra, simple sattvic meals and quiet time. Each retreat has its own setting and rhythm, guided by a teacher who lives and teaches the practice.
It is not a spa and it is not sightseeing. Every retreat, whatever its length or setting, keeps the same three things: practice every day, simple food and a quiet place to do it.
Our retreats
Our retreats
3 Day Sādhana Retreat
- 3 days
- Aarunya Stay
Every weekend, Saturday to Monday, at Aarunya Stay in Tapovan. Temples, ghats and the forest.
7 Day Sādhanā Retreat
- 7 days
- Phool Chatti Ashram
A week at Phool Chatti Ashram, founded 1885, in the forest by the Ganga.
| Retreat | Standard | Audience | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day Sādhanā | A week at Phool Chatti Ashram | International | None |
| 3 Day Sādhanā | Every weekend in Tapovan | Mixed | None |
| 1 Day | A different place each time | Local | None |
How to choose
How to choose a retreat
One day
You have a day
A full day away, back by evening: mud and paddy, a cave, or a trek to Kunjapuri.
One day retreat
Saturday to Monday
You have a weekend
Three days in Tapovan: yoga, temples, aarti, kirtan and the forest.
3 day retreat
Seven days
You want it to change something
A full week inside Phool Chatti Ashram, by the Ganga.
7 day retreatA day in retreat
A typical ashram day
Each retreat has its own schedule, built around the same simple rhythm of practice, good food, quiet time and being together.
- 5:30Wake up and tea
- 6:00Mantra and meditation by the Ganga
- 7:00Hatha yoga and pranayama
- 9:00Breakfast and rest
- 10:30Yoga philosophy or satsang
- 12:30Lunch and rest
- 4:00Evening practice
- 6:00Aarti by the Ganga
- 7:30Dinner, then silence from 9 pm
Beyond the mat
Activities & excursions
The practice is the heart of the day. These are the rest of it.
Puja
Morning puja at the temple, with the priest, as part of the day rather than a visit.
Aarti
Lamps on the water at dusk, at the ghats and at the ashram.
Havan
The fire ceremony: offerings, mantra and a quiet circle around the flame.
Kirtan
Singing together in the evening. No ability needed, no performance.
Ganga walk
Walks along the river, and time to sit by the water.
Waterfall
A forest walk to a waterfall near the ashram.
View points
Sunrise and sunset from the hills above the valley.
Pottery
Working with clay at the ashram: slow, quiet, hands-on.
Festivals
When a festival falls in your dates, you are part of it.
Where
Where the retreats are held
7 day retreat
Phool Chatti Ashram
Established in 1885, on the Ganga, with forest on three sides.
The 7 day retreat →3 day retreat
Tapovan, Rishikesh
Aarunya Stay in Tapovan, near the temples, the ghats and the forest.
The 3 day retreat →One day retreat
Around Rishikesh
Villages and fields, caves, forests and the hills around Rishikesh.
The one day retreat →Dates
Upcoming retreat dates
No dates are listed right now. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you the next one.
Who it is for
Who are these retreats for?
- New to yoga and looking for guided practice
- Already practising and wanting time to go deeper
- Travellers wanting more than sightseeing in Rishikesh
- Anyone needing a few quieter days away
- People curious about meditation, pranayama and tradition
- Those looking for connection, community and simple living
May not be for you if
- You want luxury, comfort and resort-style stays
- You want a packed sightseeing itinerary
- You are looking for a yoga teacher training
- You prefer a private, individual retreat
Getting here
Getting to Rishikesh: visas, flights and arrival
Visa
A tourist e-visa is what most international students need. Apply in advance according to your travel plans.
Flying in
Delhi (DEL) is the main international gateway, about 6 hours by road. Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport, about 45 minutes away.
Arriving
Arrive on the course start date by 11:00 am.
Pickup
We can help arrange transportation from Dehradun Airport at an additional cost, or arrange a taxi from Delhi for approximately ₹6,500.
What to bring
Warm layers for the mornings, a shawl for the hall, a torch, a water bottle. December and January are cold.
Teacher
Who leads the retreat?
Yogaacharya Manish
Founder · Hatha, sound, meditation
Grew up in Brij Kshetra and spent almost three years in sadhana at Kedarnath before founding Yogamani. Over 25 years of practice.
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Special editions
Special retreats
Phool Chatti edition
- Phool Chatti Ashram
- Date to be announced
On the Ganga, founded 1885, inside the forest.
Questions
Questions about yoga retreats
Three days is enough to feel what a retreat is. Seven days is enough for the practice to change something. If you only have a day, the day retreat is a good way to start.
Yes. Classes are taught for mixed levels.
No. None of the retreats carries a certificate or a Yoga Alliance registration. For certification, see the specialised courses or the 200 hour training.
Comfortable clothes, a shawl for early mornings, a water bottle.
Overnight Volvo bus (7 hours) or the Shatabdi train to Haridwar (4.5 hours), then 45 minutes by taxi.
Send a request here or on WhatsApp. We confirm your place and share payment details personally. There is no online payment on the site.
Cancel up to 14 days before and we refund everything except the booking fee, which moves to a later date. Full terms are in the refund and cancellation policy.
Policy
Rescheduling and refunds
Plans change. Tell us as early as possible and we will move your booking to a later date wherever we can.
- Bookings can move to a future date
- Tell us as early as possible
- Transfers depend on availability
- Payment details are shared personally, never online
Talk it through before you book
Not sure which retreat fits? Book a free consultation, or message us on WhatsApp.
No payment is taken online. We confirm everything with you personally.
Languages
Retreat in multiple languages
- EnglishEvery retreat
- हिंदीEvery retreat
- 日本語On selected dates
Need another language? Message us on WhatsApp and we will try to arrange it, with an interpreter if needed.