Tapovan · Rishikesh · India

Come Away.
Come Back to Yourself.

A yoga retreat in Rishikesh — in the sacred mountains where the Ganges flows, the Himalayas hold, and the ancient practice of yoga comes alive. Whether you are carrying the weight of burnout, the restlessness of anxiety, the quiet ache of disconnection — or simply a deep desire to go further in your practice — this is the space where something shifts.

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Retreats begin the 1st of every month  ·  3, 5, 7 & 15 days  ·  Fully residential — accommodation & sattvic meals included
Classical Yoga —
Patanjali’s Tradition
Rishikesh — Yoga
Capital of the World
All-Inclusive — Rooms,
Meals & Sessions
Breathwork &
Sound Healing
Sacred Ganga
Walks Daily
Monthly Intake —
Small Groups

Is This Retreat For You?


You do not need to be an experienced yogi to come here. You just need to be ready.

This retreat is for you if you are burned out and your body is carrying more than it should; if anxiety or stress has become your default state; if you feel disconnected — from yourself, from meaning, from your body; if you are a practitioner ready to go deeper than a studio class allows; if you are a complete beginner curious about yoga but unsure where to start; or if you are a traveller seeking something more nourishing than sightseeing. Whatever brings you here — you are welcome exactly as you are.

Not a Holiday With Yoga Added On

What You Will Experience


A complete immersive experience — every day carefully designed to help you peel back the layers of stress, disconnection, and mental noise, and return to something essential.

Daily Classical Yoga

Morning and evening asana sessions in the Witness Yoga method — alignment, breath awareness, and inner observation. All levels welcome.

Pranayama — Breath Science

Daily sessions that regulate the nervous system, clear energetic blocks, and create profound states of calm and clarity.

Meditation — Morning & Evening

Two daily sits — one to begin the day in stillness, one to close it in peace. Techniques from the classical yogic tradition.

Applied Yoga Philosophy

Why do I feel scattered? Why can’t I focus? How do I create lasting inner peace? Patanjali answered these questions 2,000 years ago. You will learn how.

Sound Healing & Breathwork

Singing bowls, gongs, and a guided healing breathwork journey (5-day retreats and above) — for emotional release and deep restoration.

Sacred Ganga Walks

Morning and evening walks along the Ganges — one of the most profoundly settling experiences available on earth. The river does something words cannot describe.

On 7 and 15-day retreats: guided excursions into the spiritual landscape of Rishikesh — temples, ashrams, the Beatles Ashram, Vasishtha Cave, sunrise treks, and the Ganga Aarti ceremony. Three daily sattvic meals throughout — pure, plant-based, lovingly prepared. The food here is itself a practice.

Begins the 1st of Every Month · Fully Residential

Choose Your Retreat Duration


3 Days · The Reset

Weekend Immersion

$240 shared · $290 private
  • Daily classical yoga & meditation
  • Pranayama sessions
  • Sound healing session
  • Daily Ganga walks & philosophy session
  • 3 nights accommodation, all sattvic meals
Book the 3-Day
5 Days · The Restore

Week of Stillness

$380 shared · $450 private
  • Everything in the 3-day retreat
  • Healing breathwork journey
  • Additional sound healing
  • Personal conversation with Shiva Shankra
  • 5 nights accommodation, all sattvic meals
Book the 5-Day
7 Days · Most Popular

Deep Dive

$500 shared · $600 private
  • Everything in the 5-day retreat
  • Extended philosophy — the Eight Limbs
  • Rishikesh excursions & Ganga Aarti
  • Himalayan sunrise experience
  • Personal yoga & lifestyle consultation
  • 7 nights accommodation, all sattvic meals
Book the 7-Day
15 Days · The Full Journey

Full Immersion

$950 shared · $1,150 private
  • Everything in the 7-day retreat
  • Full Patanjali Yoga Sutras series
  • Multiple breathwork, Yoga Nidra & sound healing sessions
  • Multiple excursions & Himalayan treks
  • A personalised practice plan to carry home
  • 15 nights accommodation, all sattvic meals
Book the 15-Day

A Day at the Retreat


TimeExperience
6:00 AMMorning silence — personal sitting or Ganga walk
7:00 AMClassical yoga session (75 min)
9:00 AMSattvic breakfast
10:30 AMPhilosophy session or sound healing
1:00 PMLunch & rest
3:00 PMFree time — journaling, river walk, personal practice
4:00 PMPranayama session (75 min)
6:00 PMEvening meditation (60 min)
7:00 PMDinner
8:30 PMSilence & rest

Schedules vary slightly by duration. Excursion days are woven into 7 and 15-day programmes.

The Location

Rishikesh — Where the Practice Goes Deeper


It is not just a place. It is a field — an accumulated energy of centuries of practice, prayer, and presence. The Ganges flows from the Himalayas here, cold and ancient and alive. The mountains hold the valley in silence. The air itself feels different.

Witness Yoga sits in Tapovan — the quietest, most sacred corner of Rishikesh. Away from the noise of the market, close to the river, surrounded by the mountains. The practice deepens naturally here, because the environment itself is a teacher.

“When you sit in meditation here, you feel that thousands have sat before you in this same stillness. The land holds that.”

— Shiva Shankra

Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need prior yoga experience to join a retreat?

Not at all. Our retreats are designed for complete beginners through to experienced practitioners. All sessions are adapted to meet you exactly where you are.

What is included in the retreat fee?

Accommodation, three daily sattvic meals, all yoga sessions, pranayama, meditation, philosophy sessions, sound healing, Ganga walks, and excursions (7 and 15-day retreats). No hidden costs.

When do retreats begin?

All retreats begin on the 1st of every month — the 3-day runs 1st to 3rd, the 5-day 1st to 5th, and so on.

Can I join a retreat and then continue into the 200-hour teacher training?

Yes — and it is a beautiful way to arrive. A retreat before the training gives you time to settle into Rishikesh and arrive at the training already grounded and open.

Is the retreat suitable for people with anxiety or depression?

Yes — it is specifically designed to support those carrying stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional heaviness. All sessions are gentle and trauma-aware. Please note: the retreat is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment. If you have a serious mental health condition, consult your doctor before attending.

What should I bring?

Comfortable yoga clothes, a light shawl for morning sessions, a journal, and an open heart. We take care of the rest.

Is Rishikesh safe for solo travellers and women?

Yes. Rishikesh — particularly Tapovan — is one of the safest, most welcoming destinations in India for solo international travellers. We support you from airport pickup guidance to local orientation.

Do you offer airport transfers?

Yes — from Dehradun Airport (DED) or Delhi (DEL) on request. Please mention it in your enquiry.

The Mountains Are Calling.

Somewhere beneath the noise of daily life — the deadlines, the anxiety, the endless doing — there is a version of you that is still, clear, and deeply well. That version of you has not gone anywhere. It is waiting — in the silence of an early morning yoga session, in the cold clarity of the Ganges, in the simple act of breathing consciously — here, in Rishikesh.

Come and find it.

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