Yoga retreats across India · 2026–27

Same sky.
New stories.
Come slow down.

A journey inward, surrounded by mountains, temples and mindful practice. Days woven around yoga, meditation, breathwork, nourishing food, nature and quiet moments of connection.

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Ananda · आनन्द · bliss

Ancient roots,
modern soul.

Ananda Yoga Life is an upbeat, spiritual, timeless yoga retreat brand. We gather small groups in some of India's most soulful places — misty hill towns, sacred ruins, Himalayan valleys — and give you the space to simply be.

Our days are unhurried: sunrise practice, honest food, wandering with purpose, and evenings that end in stillness. No performance, no pressure. Come curious. Leave grounded.

Upcoming retreats

Walk the land that still remembers.

Small groups of 12–16. Shared or private rooms, all meals, daily practice and guided excursions included.

Hampi stone temple at golden hour
South India Retreat

Kodaikanal & Hampi

12–20 Nov 2026 · 9 days · Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
  • Sunrise vinyasa in the Palani hills
  • Guided walks through Hampi's ruins
  • Pranayama by the boulder fields
  • Local food & community dinners
From ₹78,000
Misty mountains and wildflowers
North India Retreat

Himachal Yoga Retreat

12–16 Mar 2027 · 5 days · Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
  • Hatha & yin, 7 AM–6 PM rhythm
  • Breathwork with Dhauladhar views
  • Forest meditation & silent mornings
  • Nourishing Himalayan kitchen
From ₹48,000
Ghats and temples reflected on a river at dawn
Beginners

5-Day Yoga Foundation

8–12 Jan 2027 · 5 days · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
  • Five days, five elements
  • Asana, pranayama, alignment
  • Ganga aarti & riverside sits
  • Take-home practice toolkit
From ₹36,000
Our philosophy

Yoga, from the ground up.

We teach yoga as Patanjali mapped it — eight limbs, one path. Not just the poses, but the practice of living well.

01

Yama

How we treat the world

Kindness, truth and enough-ness. Travel lightly, take only what you need.

02

Niyama

How we treat ourselves

Simple rituals — clean food, steady routines, a little discipline and a lot of contentment.

03

Asana

Steady, easeful posture

Movement that serves the body, not the camera. Every level welcome.

04

Pranayama

Mastery of breath

Learn to breathe like you mean it. The breath is the bridge between body and mind.

05

Pratyahara

Turning inward

Phones down, senses soft. Make space for the quiet you came for.

06

Dharana

Focus

One point of attention — a flame, a mantra, the sound of the river.

07

Dhyana

Meditation

Focus that softens into flow. Sitting with what is, without hurry.

08

Samadhi

Ananda — bliss

The quiet joy underneath everything. Our name, and our north star.

Moveunderstand your body
Breathework with your breath
Alignfind stability
Focuscultivate awareness
Restdiscover stillness
Our teachers

Guides, not gurus.

Warm, grounded teachers who've spent years on the mat — and in the places we take you.

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Meera Iyer

Hatha · Pranayama

Trained in Mysuru, Meera leads our South India retreats with patient alignment cues and a love for slow sunrise flows.

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Arjun Negi

Vinyasa · Mountain treks

Born in the Kangra valley, Arjun blends breath-led vinyasa with forest walks. He knows every trail around Dharamshala.

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Kavya Rao

Yin · Meditation

A former architect turned meditation teacher, Kavya brings stillness, structure and gentle humour to every session.

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Dev Sharma

Foundations · Philosophy

Dev makes the Yoga Sutras feel like everyday wisdom. He leads our 5-Day Foundation for curious beginners.

Voices from the mat

Ancient lands, living wisdom.

“I came for the yoga and left with a whole new rhythm. Hampi at sunrise will stay with me forever.”— Priya S., Mumbai
“Perfectly paced. Never rushed, never boring. The teachers felt like friends by day two.”— Hannah L., London
“As a total beginner, the Foundation course gave me the confidence to keep practising at home.”— Rohan M., Bengaluru

Your first step into yoga
starts with a hello.

Ask us about dates, rooms, or which retreat suits you. We usually reply within a few hours.