india retreat 2026

A community adventure to the home of yoga

Yoga Kula are going to Rishikesh! 

From 14–21 November 2026, we invite you to join us in Rishikesh, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and held by the sacred Ganges. A place where yoga is not just practiced, but lived - deeply woven into the rhythm of daily life, ritual and devotion.

We will be staying in Tapovan, a peaceful yet vibrant area close to the river and the heart of Rishikesh. Surrounded by temples, nature and the energy of this sacred land, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step out of everyday life and into something slower, deeper and more intentional.

Angela and Amanda will be guiding this retreat together. Angela lived in India for 18 months before Yoga Kula and has returned to the Himalayas several times with the Kula community. Amanda has spent extended time studying in the Himalayas and brings a depth of knowledge and experience that invites students deeper into their practice.

Our days will be shaped by yoga, ritual, connection and exploration, alongside space to rest, reflect and simply be.

What to expect

  • Daily yoga sessions including Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini and Qi Gong

  • Riverside yoga and ritual experiences by the Ganges

  • An Ayurvedic treatment to restore and rebalance

  • Temple visits and traditional puja ceremonies

  • Time with local guest gurus from the mountains

  • Nature walks

  • Time to wander, shop and explore Rishikesh

  • A group visit to the Beatles Ashram

What’s included

  • Accommodation: private ensuite room with double bed

  • Shared vegetarian/vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner 

  • All yoga sessions

  • An Ayurvedic Consultation 

  • One Kerala Ayurvedic Massage

  • Puja ceremony

  • Nature walk

  • Group visit to the Beatles Ashram

  • Free time to relax, enjoy the pool, wander, shop and explore the colours and textures of Rishikesh

Want to Join us? 

Investment

£1750 per person

£1499 Early Bird - ends 30th June 2026

To secure your place, a £350 non-refundable deposit will be required, with the remaining balance due on 1st October 2026. 

*please note, you need to arrange your own travel logistics, including flights & transfers - transfers can be arranged through the retreat centre.

There is something about this place that calls people in a very quiet but certain way. Our Himalayan retreats tend to come together beautifully… the right group, at the right time and spaces are limited. 

If this is something you’ve been waiting for, we would love for you to be part of it.

This retreat is an invitation to reconnect - to your practice, to yourself, and to the source energy that flows through it all.

“The Himalayas are the abode of light, of peace, of silence. They are the home of the sages.”

Swami Sivananda

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Yoga Kula’s Retreats are handcrafted by Senior Yoga Teachers who know India extensively. Using years of knowledge having lived and taught in India, our Retreat Staff will take you to places way off the beaten track to experience a truly authentic yogi perspective on life…

some testimonials…

“ The Himalayan Retreat was everything I had hoped it would be and so much more. To be guided and supported by such warm, knowledgable and inspirational Yoga Teachers in such awe inspiring surroundings was truly transformational. It has deepened my practice significantly and opened my heart to new possibilities in my life, Thank You Yoga Kula ”

Alice

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