The Best Yoga And Meditation Retreats In Himachal Pradesh India

The fresh mountain air, stunning landscape and abundant natural beauty of Himachal Pradesh creates a perfect setting to practise your downward dog and get your Om on. Whether you’re looking for a transformative yoga and meditation retreat or a casual drop-in session, there is a yoga and meditation center to suit every taste. Here, we’ve handpicked some of the best to help you find your ultimate zen.

Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre

Brainchild of well-known yoga teacher Sharat Arora, the Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre is the perfect zen retreat for your body and mind. It has branches in Himachal Pradesh as well as Goa. Nestled amidst the snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas and picturesque valleys, it creates an ideal environ for yoga, meditation and other relaxation activities. The centre offers yoga and meditation sessions for all abilities and levels. The options include a five day yoga training session, pranic healing that is a blend of yoga asanas and Pranayama techniques, a yoga and meditation silent retreat, and a yoga therapy course that is taken by Sharat Arora himself.

Manali Iyengar Yoga Retreat

Mahi Yoga Center

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned practitioner, Mahi Yoga Center is your one-stop spot for learning and practising yoga. From a range of yoga sessions – Therapeutic Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga-Vinaya – to meditation, Pranayama (breath work), Vedi gazing and Ayurveda, this center offers classes on everything that allows you to get close to your inner-self. Classes are taken by the experienced yogis, who are always enthusiastic to guide people of all levels.

Bhagsu Yoga Institute

For a wholly authentic Himalayan yoga experience, Bhagsu Yoga Institute is your place. This yoga institute provides a holistic health experience with seven to 10 day yoga and meditation retreats, along with health and wellbeing classes, and nutrition meals that go well with such fitness activities. The course covers an array of yoga sessions, like Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hatha, along with meditation and relaxation sessions. Guests rise early with Hatha yoga/meditation, followed by Ayurveda lectures and Pranayama in the afternoon, and Ashtanga Vinyasa class in the evening. There is also a 200-hour yoga teacher training course to learn the discipline for those who want more.

Pure Ganga Yoga

Started by a yoga-aficionado, Mr. Yagya Dutt Sharma, Pure Ganga Yoga offers an impressive selection of yoga classes that are suitable for both the beginner and advanced practitioner. The exceptional team of yogis at this retreat help people relax and rejuvenate their body, mind and soul through a powerful mix of yoga styles and meditative techniques, including Hatha Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Shatkarmas, meditation and pranayama.

Kailash Tribal School of Yoga

Surrounded by verdant landscape and serenity, the Kailash Tribal School of Yoga offers an array of yoga and meditation classes and a spectacular place to do them. In fact, practising yoga and meditation at this school feels more like a treat, owing to its breathtaking location. The school focuses on holistic healing, and that passion extends to its courses, like Ayurvedic Yoga course (combines the science of Ayurveda with spiritual and yoga practices), meditation course, reiki course, and sound healing that involves healing via chanting, singing bowls and other instruments.

Where better to practice yoga than in these spots in India

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