Which are the Best Yoga Retreats in India?

Hi! There are a lot many Yoga retreats in India, but a few of them are world famous for various reasons. Here is a list of Best Yoga Retreats in India.

Ananda Retreat

Ananda is an award winning luxury destination spa resort situated at the Himalayan foothills in Northern India. Located on a 100 acre Maharaja’s Palace Estate, Ananda is surrounded by graceful Sal forests and overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the Ganges river valley.

Yoga at Ananda, luxury hotel in The Himalayas, is completely pure and traditional in form, stemming from the roots of Hatha yoga and adapting it to suit individual needs. It is a disciplined science teaching the techniques of the renowned Bihar School of Yoga encompassing all aspects of life in different ways and levels to balance the mind, body and spirit.

Our experienced Yoga teachers are trained to understand your personal objectives and goals during your stay at Ananda and beyond. They will then design a specific yoga and meditation program for you to assist you through your journey of life, balancing your being and assisting you to achieve health and well being.

Website: https://www.anandaspa.com/

Basunti Yoga India

Nestled deep in the jungle, Basunti overlooks a lake in a wildlife preserve. Basunti is an idyllic private lakeside retreat in the foot hills of The Himalayas, situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India.

The area is famous not only for views, which most Himalayan retreats can boast. Basunti is also known for its wildlife. The retreat plays host to local animals of many types, but also some more exotic ones, like a leopard.

The retreat’s schedule starts with an early-morning yoga class for all levels. Throughout the day are times for meditation, study and reflection,as well as time for simply enjoying the grounds. You can see as much or as little of the other visitors as you want while you are there.

Website: https://www.basunti-yoga-india.co.uk/

Isha Yoga Center

This retreat houses the Dhiyanalinga, an energy-rich sculpture under the central dome of the retreat.  Isha offers retreats of different lengths in all of the four basic “paths” of yoga. You can study just one or a combination while you are there.

Classes are taught in Hindi or English, so be sure to check the schedule to see if the offerings suit your needs. Look over the schedule, too, as different weeks offer different types of lessons.

Meals are provided, with all vegan options. Accommodations are austere but in good shape, with little decoration. Several people stay in each room on twin beds.

Address: Govindasamy Naidu Layout, Singanallur Coimbatore – 641 005
Website: https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/center/isha-yoga-center-coimbatore

Parmarth Niketan

This is an Ashram right on the bank of the Ganges. This retreat is pretty short, with stays ranging just three to seven days. Accommodations are clean and nice, with a small kitchen area.

The ashram is bedecked in bright colors and paintings. Not all meals are provided, but as the retreat is located on the edge of town, there are many restaurants to visit if you don’t feel like cooking.

The retreats are a combination of social events and classes. You will definitely have a lot of fun at this retreat, as well as growing spiritually. Community, too, is part of growth.

Website: http://www.parmarth.org/

Sampoorna Yoga Village Goa

Sampoorna – Yoga Teacher Training School India has a dedicated and committed team of experienced yoga teachers who have been studying, practicing and sharing their knowledge for more than 20 years. All of the  teachers are progressive in their approach to teaching.

They recognize and appreciate the need for training that, while rooted in tradition, equips teachers to succeed in today’s world of yoga. The teachers have studied under various teachers and masters and come from varying yogic backgrounds and disciplines including; Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Kundalini and Yin to name a few.

At Sampoorna Yoga Goa, India they have courses, training, yoga retreats and classes to accommodate a range of interests, schedules and budgets. From world renowned Yoga Teacher Training Courses to rejuvenating Yoga Holidays, you can find your place here.

Website: https://www.sampoornayoga.com

If you are looking for the best wellness retreats in India then the following retreats might interest you..

AyurVAID Kalmatia Almora

AyurVAID Kalmatia brings to life proud Indian heritage at the body-mind-spirit levels to the revered peaks of Himalayas – that reverberates Ayurveda in all its manifestations by offering Ayurveda root cause treatments for disease reversal and unmatched revitalization programs set to seasons and personalized health holidays in an ambiance of harmony with Nature.

AyurVAID Kalmatia, offers a complete body and mind experience aimed at improving your health and total well-being. The program is a step beyond the physical exercise, imparted through a highly experienced resident yoga master, blending the Himalayan and Kerala Yoga traditions. You will discover the potential of your body and mind, during the program which will guide you through the basic concepts of breathing and its effect on the body.

A comprehensive set of asanas, pranayamas and meditation techniques are designed to help you attain a certain mastery over body and mind. Apart from improving your health and well-being, the program takes you through the threshold of higher levels of energy

Website: https://ayurvaid.com/kalmatia/

Jindal Naturecure Institute Bangalore

Jindal Naturecure Institute (JNI) is a leading Naturopathy hospital for providing prevention and cure for chronic diseases through body detoxification and life-style modification with a holistic approach. It pioneered modern drug less healthcare in India. At JNI, diseases are treated by activating a patient’s own immune system without using drugs.

The treatment detoxifies, removing the built-up toxins from the body, and gives guidelines as to how to maintain health thereafter. JNI has a wide range of accommodation to offer for patients coming from various cross-sections of the society, the mission being that no one who has a genuine need should return without getting treatment. As such, we have a suitable accommodation for every need – from rich to poor.

Website: https://jindalnaturecure.in/

Vedalife Garhwal

Set in the enchanting and unabridged surroundings of Pauri Garhwal, the resort is a state of the art destination specialized in naturopathy and yoga.

Vedalife is a retreat and treatment center that provides you with an overall wellness experience. From the fitness of your body to your mind and soul, the Vedalife experience helps you restore balance. Your stay comes complete with sessions of varied therapies and organic meals that harmonize your energies and rejuvenate you. At Vedalife, Naturopathy treatment is part of the package.

Ayurvedic (Panchkarma) treatments, Acupressure, Treatment kit, Medicines and Laundry on additional cost. There is  Daily Doctor’s consultation, Daily Yoga and Meditation as per doctor’s advice. Food is as per the Doctor’s prescription.

Website: https://www.vedalife.in/

If you’re looking for an authentic Yoga course in India, look no further than Yoga Vidya School. It is a heaven with good vibration and energy. The yoga teachers here are real masters with so much experience, and hold on their subjects and communication.  The yoga hall is very beautiful, which adds energy to the practice. The course has a balanced emphasis on yogic philosophy and how to be a great yoga teacher, which I say is very difficult to find in many modern yoga schools in the town. Over the top,  it is located in the very serene corner of Rishikesh, surrounded by forest,  with an amazing view of the temples and Ganges. Visit:- https://www.yogavidyaschool.com/