“Unplug and take time to nourish yourself”
10 Day Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Shanthi Makan Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Rishikesh, India
Wellness Retreat in India
Living in today's world is taxing on one's body and mind, and many of people's mental and physical imbalances, like burnout, chronic stress, and autoimmune diseases, result from a lifestyle that is not conducive to their well-being. You will be supported by Rina Golan and her carefully chosen team of highly experienced practitioners: a psychotherapist, sound healers, massage therapists, artists, and nature lovers.
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Rina
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation practices
- 2 Ayurvedic treatments per day
- Excursions to sacred sites and hike to Tapovan waterfalls
- Reset your body with a gentle cleanse and rejuvenation - panchakarma
- Learn the foundation of Ayurveda, dive deep into yourself
- Guided self-inquiry to cultivate inner clarity
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
9 days with instruction in English
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 13 per person)
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 13 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Lounge
- Terrace
The center offers simple, clean ensuite rooms, a comfortable living area, and two sun-trap terraces for relaxation. Accommodation options include single or twin rooms.
Program
Ready for a rest in body mind and soul? Join them in Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga and one of the holiest places in India, for a transformative retreat designed to bring clarity, healing, and renewal. This sacred space, nestled along the Ganga River and surrounded by the Himalayas, is the perfect environment to cleanse, rejuvenate and reconnect with your truest self.
This 10-day rejuvenation retreat includes bespoke cleanse and rejuvenation Ayurvedic treatments, daily yoga and meditation, and self-inquiry practices to support your personal journey.
You will meet with an Ayurvedic doctor who will tailor your 7-day gentle Panchakarma rejuvenation program to your specific needs, offering deeply healing treatments such as body oil massages, steam therapy, Shirodhara, and nasal cleansing. Treatments will be adjusted daily according to your body’s progress, ensuring a profound yet gentle transformation.
In addition to your treatments, you will enjoy daily yoga and meditation by the sacred Ganga, guided self-inquiry, and moments of stillness, allowing you to integrate the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts this retreat will bring.
The yoga practice will be gentle to support the Ayurvedic treatments, allowing the body to cleanse and rejuvenate while enhancing the healing process. On the 9th day, you will witness the Himalayan sunrise at Devi Temple and experience the sunset along the river, making space for deep connection and intention setting.
Have you always had a calling to be in India and experience the depth that only India can offer? Is it your time for a total body, mind, and soul reset?
- Realign your life
- Go through a gentle cleanse and rejuvenation - panchakarma
- Receive two treatments a day: Ayurvedic massage, steam and shirodhara
- Deepen your yoga and meditation practice
- Learn the foundation of Ayurveda to create sustainable, nourishing daily physical and mental practices
- Dive deep into yourself and experience profound shedding of all that is not serving your growth
- Be in a sattvic environment that will allow you to connect with the divine within you so you can make profound changes in your life to live more authentically and with a sense of purpose
Who is this retreat for?
If you feel something need to change in your life, if you are looking for deeper meaning, or if you seek a true reset for your body, mind and soul, this retreat is for you. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this experience will help you realign with your authentic self, to shed the old and rejuvenate your entire being.
This retreat is for anyone who needs to unplug and take time to nourish themselves deeply, reflect, and find the inspiration to follow their purpose, their dharma.
What this retreat offers
- A day of settling
- 7-day Ayurvedic rejuvenation program tailored to your unique needs
- Adventure day February 20th and departure day
- Two deeply nourishing Ayurvedic treatments per day
- Daily yoga and meditation to support your healing
- Guided self-inquiry to cultivate inner clarity
- Excursions to sacred sites, including a temple visit and a trek to Tapovan waterfalls
- Three nutritious Ayurvedic meals daily
- A supportive space to integrate
Yoga
This retreat is for curious beginners or old practitioners who need inspiration and a new view of their practices. The physical yoga practice (asanas) will be Hatha and Restorative.
Teaching and practicing yoga is such a joy! For the past two decades, Rina has had the opportunity to offer guidance on the mat. The yoga sessions will be gentle and restorative to support the detoxification process.
Rina has been teaching yoga and Ayurveda as a way of living and being for over two decades. She spends her winters in India, a place where she continually undergoes deep transformation and guides others through the same process. To shed the past (cleansing) and be reborn into one’s authentic self, this retreat is designed for rejuvenation.
She integrates svadhyaya (self-study) through inquiry, meditation, and embodiment practices - movement and breathwork - to support your transformation. You will be guided through your challenges into your centered self, making decisions from a place of clarity and stepping into your purpose, your dharma.
She will teach you the art of Sattvavajaya - Ayurveda psychology, the practice of discerning between what is contaminated and what is divine within you all—Sattva—helping you connect with your highest self.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival day
- Settling in
- Dinner
- Meditation
Days 2-8: Gentle Panchakarma treatment - 7 day rejuvenation program
- 07:00 - 08:00 Meditation
- 08:30 Breakfast
- Rest
- 14:00 - 16:00 Two-hour Ayurvedic treatments (massage, steam, Shirodhara)
- 17:30 - 18:30 Walk and meditation along the Ganga River
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 9
- Sunrise at Devi Temple in the Himalayas
- Dinner
Day 10
- Yoga
- Breakfast
- Departure
Please be aware that one of the greatest lessons that India will give you is to expect the unexpected and to trust the journey, so please come with an open mind as you might have to adjust according to the weather, circumstances, as well as the group energy levels and needs.
Included excursions
There will be excursions to sacred sites, including a temple visit and a trek to Tapovan waterfalls.
Instructors
Rina Golan-Rothwell
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Rina is a well-being advocate, coach, yoga teacher, and healthy-living enthusiast. Rina went to India to deepen her understanding of Ayurvedic medicine, yogic conscious living, and the age-old laws of the mystics. Rina initiated the ancient art of yoga at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala. She currently hosts detox or cleansing weekends and worldwide retreats, private vibrant lifestyle coaching, holistic rehabilitation programs, and private detox sessions. She is passionate about balanced and holistic health.
Location
Shanthi Makan Ayurveda Wellness Centre is a peaceful sanctuary in the Himalayan foothills.
Food
Rina Golan will serve three meals a day. Imagine delicious North Indian vegetarian food based on Ayurvedic principles. She sources most vegetables from the organic garden.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
There would be some time for shopping, of course. They would be happy to help you plan your trip before and after; just ask.
What's included
- Daily yoga and meditation practices to support your healing
- 2 Ayurveda treatments per day
- 7 days Ayurvedic rejuvenation program tailored to your unique needs
- Guided self-inquiry to cultivate inner clarity
- Excursions to sacred sites, including a temple visit and a trek to Tapovan waterfalls
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
What's not included
- Flights and travel insurance
- Taxi from Delhi (can be arranged for approximately 45 GBP) or from Dehradun (15 GBP)
- Laundry service
- Ayurvedic herbs (available for purchase)
- Extra nights (75 GBP per night with 3 meals, no treatments)
- Meals and drinks when dining out
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 13 per person
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi and take a four-hour taxi ride. It will cost you around 40 GBP, and you might be able to share the ride with other participants. Another option is to fly to Jolly Grant Airport (DED), a small airport an hour away. Then, Rina Golan can arrange a taxi, which will cost you 10 GBP. She has trustworthy taxi drivers so she can arrange one for you.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 13 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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