At the Source — Back to the Roots of Yoga in Rishikesh

Untergebracht sind wir im Devlok Homes, einem liebevoll geführten Gästehaus im Viertel Laxman Jhula — nur wenige Gehminuten von der berühmten Brücke und den Ghats entfernt. Das Haus verfügt über eine eigene lichtdurchflutete Yogahalle und eine Dachterrasse mit Blick auf den Ganges und die Ausläufer des Himalayas.

During the retreat, you’ll be treated to three freshly prepared vegetarian meals a day—traditionally Indian-inspired, nutritious, and light, designed to support your daily yoga practice. Water, tea, and fresh chai are also provided.
Vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary preferences are gladly accommodated by prior arrangement—just let us know about any food intolerances or requests when you book, and we’ll take care of it.
A tip from experience: The simple cuisine in Rishikesh is part of the experience—completely free of meat, fish, and eggs, but full of spices, fresh vegetables, and warmth. Many participants take home a recipe or two.

Here’s what a typical day at the retreat looks like:
The day begins early and quietly: pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation in the morning as the sun rises over the Ganges. This is followed by a vigorous asana practice (Hatha/Vinyasa), then breakfast on the rooftop terrace with a view of the mountains.
In the morning or early afternoon, we delve deeper into workshops: Thai yoga massage, the art of alignment and adjustments, and yoga philosophy—with time for reflection on what you want to carry forward into the new year. In between, we intentionally set aside free time: for the ghats, a café, a conversation, or simply silence.
The afternoon winds down with a calm, deep Yin practice. After dinner, there’s time to unwind—or we can go out together.
The highlights of the week:

Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan—the evening fire ceremony by the river, with singing, bells, and hundreds of oil lamps floating on the water
Sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple—early in the morning, we drive into the mountains to watch the sun rise over the Himalayan peaks
Devprayag—the sacred confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, where the Ganges gets its name

The arrival and departure days (December 8 and 14) are intentionally kept low-key: arrival, a first shared ritual—and finally a closing circle before we head back out into the world.

You’ll need to arrange your own travel—but we’re happy to help with any information and recommendations.
The easiest way: Fly to Delhi (DEL), then take a connecting flight to Dehradun (DED)—the nearest airport, about a 45–60-minute taxi ride from Rishikesh. From Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, there are good daily connections to Delhi; the domestic flights to Dehradun are short and affordable.
Alternatively: From Delhi, you can also reach Rishikesh by train (to Haridwar or Rishikesh) or by private taxi (about 5–6 hours).
After you book, we’ll send you detailed travel information with all the specifics—including flight recommendations, reliable taxi options from the airport, and tips on the Indian e-visa. We’ll also coordinate the group’s arrival times so that, whenever possible, you can share a ride from the airport with other participants.
Arrival date is December 8; departure is December 14, 2026.