In the sacred embrace of Rishikesh the birthplace of yoga, this 3-day Breath and Pranayama Retreat invites you to return to the most subtle and powerful teacher within you: your breath. Rooted in the ancient science of pranayama, this retreat offers a gentle yet profound inward journey. Through structured breath practices, meditation, mindful asana, and yogic relaxation, participants experience purification, clarity, and inner balance. Asana sessions draw from Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, practiced consciously to prepare the body and nervous system for refined breath awareness. This retreat is short in duration yet deep in impact designed for those who seek reset without overload.
Participants are provided with shared or private rooms, subject to availability, offering a comfortable and peaceful environment for rest and study. Each room includes basic furnishings, comfortable bedding, and attached bathrooms with hot water to ensure a convenient stay. Regular housekeeping services maintain cleanliness, while common spaces are available for quiet reflection and relaxation. The overall atmosphere is intentionally calm and supportive, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in learning and personal growth.
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Twin Shared Room
Satvic Yogic Meals
All meals during the training follow a satvic vegetarian diet, thoughtfully prepared to support digestion, sustained energy, and mental clarity. Daily meals include a light and nourishing breakfast, a balanced and energising lunch, and a simple, easy-to-digest dinner.
The food philosophy emphasizes fresh vegetarian cooking using seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lentils, with limited oils and spices. Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, and intoxicants are avoided. This mindful approach to nutrition supports physical conditioning, digestive health, metabolic balance, and promotes calm, focused mental states throughout the program.
Note: The schedule is tentative and may be modified based on operational requirements or unforeseen circumstances.
Retreat Learning Modules
Pranayama & Conscious Breathing Practices Structured breath techniques to expand lung capacity, regulate the nervous system, and enhance pranic flow. These practices cultivate subtle awareness, helping participants experience the breath as a bridge between body and mind.
Satkarma (Yogic Cleansing Practices) Introduction to traditional cleansing techniques that prepare the body for deeper pranayama and meditation. By gently purifying internal pathways, these methods create clarity and lightness in both body and breath.
Basic Pranayama & Breath Awareness Students learn essential breathing techniques to enhance lung capacity and calm the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on developing awareness of breath to support both physical and mental well-being.
Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga Asana Balanced practice rooted in Hatha for stability and alignment, and Ashtanga for breath-linked movement and vitality. Each session is designed to strengthen the body while sensitizing it to refined breath awareness.
Meditation & Mantra Chanting Sacred mantra recitation and guided meditation to calm the mind and deepen concentration. Sound vibration and silence work together to steady the mind and elevate inner focus.
Relaxation & Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra) Guided relaxation practices to release tension and support deep rest. This conscious rest allows the nervous system to reset and the mind to settle into effortless stillness.
Philosophy & Inner Reflection Foundational teachings to help integrate breath awareness into daily life. Through reflective inquiry, participants begin to embody yogic wisdom beyond the mat and into everyday experience.
The Breath & Pranayama Retreat at Diya Yogashala follows a structured yet balanced daily rhythm designed for deep immersion. The schedule is focused yet spacious, allowing both transformation and integration.
Time
Activity
5:30 - 6:00
Morning Wake-Up & Silence
6:30 - 6:30
Mantra Chanting & Breath Awareness
6:30 - 7:45
Yogic Cleansing & Pranayama
8:00 - 9:15
Classical Hatha Yoga
9:15 - 10:15
Breakfast & Personal Time
10:30 - 12:00
Pranayama Theory & Practice
12:15 - 13:15
Philosophy
13:15 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 16:00
Rest & Reflection
16:15 - 17:45
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
18:00 - 19:00
Yoga Nidra & Meditation
19:00 - 20:00
Dinner
Note: Our accommodation and meals are designed to complement your yogic journey — creating a supportive space for rest, reflection, and holistic wellbeing.
Start your journey with Diya Yogashala
Begin your path to authentic yoga learning, inner balance, and transformative growth with Diya Yogashala.
