Wellness & spiritual
The world capital of yoga
Sunrise sessions on the ghats, guided meditation and traditional Ayurveda — wellness woven into the rhythm of the river.
- Formats
- Drop-in, retreat, private
- Session length
- 60–90 min+
- Best time
- Year-round
- Levels
- All welcome
Four ways into the rhythm of the river
Yoga & Meditation
Sunrise sessions on the ghats and multi-day retreats with local instructors and ashrams — every level welcome.
Sound Healing
Guided sound-healing sessions with singing bowls and mindfulness practice, typically held in the evening.
Ayurveda
Traditional Ayurvedic treatments and consultations at recommended centres — a wellness practice, not medical care.
Ganga Aarti
A guided evening Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan — lamps, chanting and the river at dusk.
However much time you have
Drop-in Class
60–90 minA single session at a studio or ashram — no commitment, join whenever you land in Rishikesh.
Multi-day Retreat
3–21 daysA structured programme with a fixed daily rhythm — often with stay and meals included at the ashram.
Private Session
FlexibleOne-on-one with an instructor, scheduled around your dates and focused on what you want to work on.
What a wellness day looks like
- 1
Sunrise practice
Yoga or meditation on the ghats as the sun comes up over the Ganga, roughly 6–7am.
- 2
Late morning
Free time, an Ayurveda consultation, or a second class — your pace, your pick.
- 3
Afternoon rest
A quiet stretch to journal, walk the ghats, or simply rest before the evening.
- 4
Evening Aarti
The lamps-and-chanting Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan as dusk falls.
Before you book
- Session length
- 60–90 min (drop-in)
- Group size
- Group or private
- Best time
- Year-round, sunrise slots fill first
- Experience needed
- None — all levels
On Ayurveda: the experiences we arrange are traditional wellness practices, not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment — consult a doctor for any medical condition.
Local instructors, no guesswork
Vetted ashrams & instructors
We only point you to instructors and centres we’d send our own guests back to.
Transport included
Pickup and drop for classes, retreats or the evening Aarti, arranged as part of your booking.
Pair it with the rest of your trip
Combine a retreat with Char Dham, rafting or sightseeing — one itinerary, one quote.
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