Retreats with Ira
Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Where the Ganga meets the breath.
There is a reason yoga calls Rishikesh home. Here, at the foothills of the Himalayas, the Ganga arrives clear and cold from the mountains, and the air itself seems to hum with practice that is thousands of years old. To roll out a mat on these banks is to step into the very lineage you have been studying. With Ira, you return to the source, classical Hatha and pranayama held exactly where they were meant to be held.
Days move with the river. Mornings open with sun salutations as light spills over the hills, afternoons soften into meditation and sound healing, and evenings draw you to the ghats for the Ganga aarti, where lamps float on the water and the whole town seems to exhale. Between practices there is satvik food, quiet, and the company of fellow seekers. You leave not with souvenirs, but with stillness you can carry.
To practise in Rishikesh is to remember that you did not invent your peace, you only came home to it.
Retreat highlights
What lives here.
Hatha at the source
Daily classical Hatha and asana with Ira on the banks of the Ganga, the practice returned to the place it was born.
Pranayama by the river
Guided breathwork in the clear Himalayan air, learning to steady the mind through the steadiness of the breath.
Sound healing
Evening sound baths with singing bowls and gong, letting vibration carry you into deep, wordless rest.
Ganga aarti at dusk
Witness the river worshipped with fire and song at the ghats of Rishikesh, an offering you will not forget.
Satvik nourishment
Pure vegetarian meals prepared with intention, light, seasonal and rooted in the yogic kitchen.
Himalayan foothills
Quiet walks to waterfalls and forest trails, and the mountains rising green and silent all around.
A day on retreat
From first light.
The place
Where you will wake.
The film
Feel it before you go.
Held, end to end
What is included.
- Five nights of clean, serene riverside accommodation
- All satvik vegetarian meals, herbal teas and water
- Daily yoga, pranayama, meditation and sound healing with Ira
- Evening visit to the Ganga aarti at the ghats
- Guided walks in the Himalayan foothills and to local waterfalls
- A visit to a traditional ashram and the holy sites of Rishikesh
- All sessions, materials and yoga props for the duration of the retreat
From our travellers
Words from Rishikesh.
Practising at the source changed something in me. Ira teaches with such depth, and the river does the rest. I came back lighter than I have felt in years.
The aarti on the first evening brought me to tears. Every morning by the Ganga felt like a quiet conversation with myself. I did not want it to end.
Practising at the source changed something in me. Ira teaches with such depth, and the river does the rest. I came back lighter than I have felt in years.
The aarti on the first evening brought me to tears. Every morning by the Ganga felt like a quiet conversation with myself. I did not want it to end.
Good to know
Terms & details.
Booking and deposit
A place is confirmed on receipt of a deposit, with the balance due ahead of the retreat, exact amounts shared at the time of enquiry.
Balance payment
The remaining balance is payable a set number of weeks before departure, with details and dates confirmed in your booking note.
Cancellation
Cancellations made well in advance are eligible for a partial refund, while those closer to the retreat may be non-refundable, the full policy is shared on booking.
What is not included
Flights, train fare, road transfers to and from Rishikesh, travel insurance, visas and personal expenses are not included unless stated.
Health and wellbeing
Please share any medical conditions, injuries or dietary needs in advance so practice can be adapted gently and safely for you.
Changes to the programme
The schedule and excursions may be adjusted in response to weather, river conditions or local circumstances, always in the spirit of the retreat.
The river is always flowing. When you are ready to return to the source, we would love to walk with you.
Places are intimate and fill early. Tell us a little about yourself and we will be in touch with the next departure.
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