World's Yoga Retreat — Rishikesh

What this is

This is our retreat. We built it because we couldn’t find exactly what we wanted — a small, intimate yoga week in Rishikesh that doesn’t perform spirituality at you, doesn’t rush you through a certification, and is genuinely run for women.

Seven days. Twelve women maximum. Two practices a day. Meals together. Real rest.

Who it’s for

Women who have some yoga experience and want to deepen it — not beginners looking for a gentle introduction, and not advanced practitioners chasing advanced asana. The sweet spot is women who’ve been practising for 1–5 years and want a week that goes deeper than a studio class but doesn’t require them to be a yogi.

Women who are burnt out and need genuine rest alongside practice. Women who are at a transition point — a career shift, a relationship change, a health reset — and want space to think alongside the practice.

Who it’s not for

Women who want an Instagram-optimised retreat with aesthetically perfect backdrops and curated content opportunities. Women who need a high level of comfort and luxury — our accommodation is clean, simple, and comfortable, not five-star. Men. We are women-only, always.

What to expect

Daily rhythm: You wake to the Ganga. Morning practice begins at 7am — a 90-minute hatha or yin session, depending on the day’s theme. Breakfast is together, always. Mornings are free for rest, walks, or optional excursions. Afternoon includes journalling prompts or a workshop (breath, philosophy, Ayurveda basics). Evening practice is a 60-minute guided yoga nidra or restorative session. Dinner is together. Evenings are yours.

The teaching: Our lead teacher trained in Rishikesh and holds a 500-hour RYT certification with a Sivananda lineage. Classes are alignment-focused, trauma-informed, and taught without performance. You are asked to modify. Resting in child’s pose is always an option.

The food: Vegetarian, freshly cooked, genuinely nourishing. Chai appears twice daily. Special dietary requirements are accommodated with advance notice.

Rishikesh itself: We are based in Tapovan, the quieter northern end of Rishikesh — a 10-minute walk from the Ganga, away from the tourist centre. You’ll hear the river from your room.

Our take

We run this retreat because we believe the yoga capital of the world shouldn’t only be accessible through teacher training programs or 5-star resort packages. A week in Rishikesh, with a qualified teacher, for women, at a price that doesn’t require a second mortgage.

It is not for everyone. If you want luxury, there are better options. If you want transformation without performance, this is it.

Pricing transparency

Shared room from $1,100/person. Private room from $1,400/person. No hidden fees. The items listed in the sidebar are genuinely what you pay for and what’s included.

Budget additionally for: flights to Dehradun (DON) or Haridwar (nearest airports), airport transfer ($25–40 each way), and any Ayurvedic treatments beyond the included consultation ($30–60 per treatment).

Travel insurance is required. We are not negotiable on this.