Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh: Yoga Detox Retreat for 3, 6 and 11 Days
Tired, stressed and constantly switched on? A yoga retreat in Rishikesh can give your body and mind the reset they have been asking for. At AlakhYog, our yoga detox retreat brings together daily yoga, gentle cleansing, natural therapies and light sattvic meals, so you wake up feeling lighter, calmer and clearer. You will be guided by experienced teachers in a quiet corner of the yoga capital of the world.
Is a Yoga Detox Retreat Right for You?
Do you feel tired even after a full night’s sleep? Is your back, neck or shoulders always tight, and your mind never quite quiet? These are common signs that stress has settled into the body, and a few days away from routine can help.
Our yoga detox retreat in Rishikesh is a short stay where you follow one simple daily rhythm: gentle yoga, breathing practices, natural cleansing, rest and light vegetarian food. There is nothing to plan and nothing to decide. You just show up, and our teachers guide you through each step.
In yogic thinking, feelings like anger, desire, pride, attachment and greed can build up as tension, especially in the back, hips and shoulders. Each day of the retreat combines movement, breathwork and rest to help you release that tension and feel lighter, both physically and emotionally.
Not sure how long to stay? Join for 3 days if you want a gentle reset, 6 days to release stress and emotional heaviness, or 11 days for a complete body cleanse.
Understanding the Essence Behind Creating the Yoga Detox Retreat in India
At Alakh Yog, we believe every individual exists within two dimensions – the physical and the metaphysical. The physical body represents the visible world of action and form, while the metaphysical dimension holds our thoughts, emotions, and consciousness. When these two realms fall out of balance, disharmony and illness begin to surface.
According to yogic philosophy, our emotions deeply influence how we think, feel, and act.
The five key emotions are:
- Kama (Desire): The urge to achieve or experience something.
- Krodha (Anger): Arises from unfulfilled desires or unmet expectations.
- Mada (Pride): Emerges from ego, power, or status.
- Moha (Attachment): Emotional dependence or excessive clinging.
- Lobha (Greed): The constant craving for more.
These emotions create subtle energy patterns that shape our overall physical and mental well-being.Negative emotions or unresolved thoughts can cause energetic blockages within the body.Such blockages often accumulate in the back, hips, and shoulders, resulting in tension, fatigue, or imbalance.
Our Yoga Detox Retreat in Rishikesh was created to help release these blockages and restore the natural flow of Prana, the life force. Through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sattvic nutrition, participants cleanse the body and calm the mind.
Why Join AlakhYog for Yoga Detox Retreat in Rishikesh
Most retreats give you yoga classes and call it a detox. At AlakhYog, the cleansing is part of the daily routine. Your day starts with shatkarma and a mud pack, followed by asana, rest, a treatment session and evening meditation, and you eat simple vegetarian meals throughout. You can choose 3, 6, or 11 days, so you decide how deep to go. We start new batches every month, and our teachers guide you through each practice, so you never have to figure it out alone. Our yoga school in Rishikesh is registered with Yoga Alliance, and many guests who come for a retreat later return for our teacher training.
Body Detox Retreat with Naturopathy - Upcoming Batches
STARTING FROM 500 EUR | 11 DAYS | RISHIKESH, INDIA
| Month | Period | Course Fees | Action |
| November 2026 | 2nd November – 12nd November 13rd November – 23rd November |
Starts From 500 EUR | Apply Now |
| December 2026 | 2nd December – 12nd December 13rd December – 23rd December |
Starts From 500 EUR | Apply Now |
| January 2027 | 2nd January – 12nd January 13rd January – 23rd January |
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| February 2027 | 2nd February – 12nd February 13rd February – 23rd February |
Starts From 500 EUR | Apply Now |
| March 2027 | 2nd March – 12nd March 13rd March – 23rd March |
Starts From 500 EUR | Apply Now |
| April 2027 | 2nd April – 12nd April 13rd April – 23rd April |
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| May 2027 | 2nd May – 12nd May 13rd May – 23rd May |
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| June 2027 | 2nd June – 12nd June 13rd June – 23rd June |
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| July 2027 | 2nd July – 12nd July 13rd July – 23rd July |
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| August 2027 | 2nd August – 12nd August 13rd August – 23rd August |
Starts From 500 EUR | Apply Now |
| September 2027 | 2nd September – 12nd September 13rd September – 23rd September |
Starts From 500 EUR | Apply Now |
| October 2027 | 2nd October – 12nd October 13rd October – 23rd October |
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Releasing Your Emotional Blockages - Upcoming Batches
STARTING FROM 400 EUR | 6 DAYS | RISHIKESH, INDIA
| Month | Period | Course Fees | Apply Now |
| November 2026 | 2nd November – 7th November | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| December 2026 | 2nd December – 7th December | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| January 2027 | 2nd January – 7th January | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| February 2027 | 2nd February – 7th February | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| March 2027 | 2nd March – 7th March | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| April 2027 | 2nd April – 7th April | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| May 2027 | 2nd May – 7th May | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| June 2027 | 2nd June – 7th June | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| July 2027 | 2nd July – 7th July | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| August 2027 | 2nd August – 7th August | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| September 2027 | 2nd September – 7th September | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
| October 2027 | 2nd October – 7th October | Starts From 400 EUR | Apply Now |
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Gentle Yoga & Meditation Reset - Upcoming Batches
STARTING FROM 200 EUR | 3 DAYS | RISHIKESH, INDIA
*The 3-day retreat is held only in the first week of each month. Please choose your batch accordingly.
| Month | Period | Course Fees | Apply Now |
| November 2026 | 2nd November – 4th November | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| December 2026 | 2nd December – 4th December | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| January 2027 | 2nd January – 4th January | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| February 2027 | 2nd February – 4th February | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| March 2027 | 2nd March – 4th March | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| April 2027 | 2nd April – 4th April | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| May 2027 | 2nd May – 4th May | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| June 2027 | 2nd June – 4th June | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| July 2027 | 2nd July – 4th July | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| August 2027 | 2nd August – 4th August | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| September 2027 | 2nd September – 4th September | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
| October 2027 | 2nd October – 4th October | Starts From 200 EUR | Apply Now |
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Daily Program
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Shatkarma |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Mud Pack and Enema |
| 8:00 am | 9:30 am | Morning Asana Practice |
| 9:30 am | 11:30 am | Breakfast and Rest |
| 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | Emotional Blockage Treatment |
| 01:00 pm | 04:00 pm | Lunch and Rest |
| 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | Evening Asana Practice |
| 06:00 pm | 07:00 pm | Meditation |
| 07:00 pm | 08:00 pm | Dinner |
3 Days Meditation and Yoga Retreat
| Day 1 | |||
| Morning | Afternoon | ||
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Arrival and Check-In | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Guided Meditation |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Welcome Orientation & Introductions | 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Free Time (Explore surroundings, rest, or journal) |
| 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Gentle Hatha Yoga Session | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Nourishing Vegetarian Lunch | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Delicious Vegetarian Dinner |
| Day 2 | |||
| Morning | Afternoon | ||
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Morning Meditation | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | leisure time |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Nutritious Vegetarian Breakfast | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Revitalizing Vegetarian Lunch |
| 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Vinyasa Flow Yoga Session | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Ayurvedic Consultation (pre-booked, optional) |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Energizing yoga session | ||
| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Evening Relaxation Meditation | ||
| 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM | Sumptuous Vegetarian Dinner | ||
| Day 3 | |||
| Morning | Afternoon | ||
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Energizing Morning Yoga Flow | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Yoga and Mindfulness Integration Workshop |
| 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Wholesome Vegetarian Breakfast | 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Farewell Vegetarian Lunch |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Guided Self-Reflection | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Circle & Farewell |
| 4:00 PM | Departure | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
A regular retreat is mostly yoga classes and rest. A yoga detox retreat adds cleansing practices such as shatkarma, mud pack, naturopathy and a light sattvic diet, so the body and mind are cleared together. If you want more than stretching and relaxing, the detox version is the better choice.
Yes Every session is guided step by step and can be adjusted to your flexibility and fitness. You do not need past yoga experience. If you are new to yoga or to cleansing practices, we suggest starting with the 3 day program and moving to longer stays later.
Pick 3 days if you want a gentle break and a taste of the routine. Choose 6 days if stress, tension or emotional heaviness is your main concern. The 11 day yoga detox retreat suits you if you want a full cleanse with daily naturopathy and time for the changes to settle in. The 3-day retreat is available in the first week of every month.
Shatkarma means the six classical yogic cleansing techniques used to purify the digestive and respiratory systems. Our teachers demonstrate each practice and guide you through it slowly. Because they are not right for everyone, please share your health history before booking so we can adjust or skip anything unsuitable.
You get fresh sattvic vegetarian meals, meaning light, simple food that is easy to digest and supports the cleanse. Meals are planned around the retreat program. Tell us about allergies or special dietary needs when you book so the kitchen can prepare for you.
Spring (February to April) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable, with pleasant weather for daily practice. Summers are warm and the monsoon brings heavy rain, while winter mornings are cold. Detox programs run all year, so choose the season you enjoy most.
Fill in the reservation form and choose your retreat length, start date and room type. We confirm availability by email and share payment details. If you have questions before paying, message us on WhatsApp and we will help you pick the right dates.
Cancellation and date change rules are given in our terms and conditions. Please read them before you pay. If your plans are uncertain, message us first and we will explain the options for your chosen dates.
Yes. Many guests start with a retreat and later join our 200 hour yoga teacher training. The retreat is a good way to experience the school, the teachers and the daily routine before committing to a longer course.
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