Living Yoga Retreat
7 Days · Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
An immersive retreat in the Himalayas built around yoga, breathwork, meditation, nature, mindful meals and meaningful connection. Confirmed dates are now open across 2027 and 2028 — enquire below to reserve your place.
What If Yoga Wasn't Just an Hour on the Mat?
Most of us know yoga as an hour set aside from everything else — a class, a slot in the day, something practised and then put down again. This retreat asks a different question: what changes when yoga isn't a slot in the day, but the shape of the whole day — practice, food, rest, silence and each other, all held together for seven days.
This is a retreat, not a teacher training. There is nothing to certify and nowhere you need to arrive. It's simply seven days at Our Himalayan Home, our residential campus in Uttarkashi, living at a different pace than usual.
Further Up the Same Himalayan Road
Uttarkashi sits further into the Himalayas than Rishikesh, on the same pilgrim road that continues on toward Gangotri. Most guests fly or take the train to Dehradun or Rishikesh and continue to Uttarkashi by road — it's a longer journey than stopping in Rishikesh, and that's by design, not an oversight.
It's a Himalayan town with a long association with seekers and contemplative study, generally quieter than the more commercial yoga centres closer to the plains. We didn't choose it for convenience. We chose it because the distance itself is part of what the retreat asks of you.
Anand Ganga, on the Banks of the Bhagirathi
The retreat is held at Anand Ganga, our residential campus in Uttarkashi — the same home used for our residential teacher trainings. Not a hotel or a retreat resort: a Gurukul, built around a courtyard, a garden and the river.
Every stay includes moments like this — the sound of the river, close enough to hear from your own veranda.
Simple, comfortable rooms, each with its own attached bathroom.
A Day at Living Yoga
A gentle rhythm, not a rigid timetable — the exact flow changes across the week.
- MorningSunrise Sit · Morning Practice
- BreakfastSlow, Shared Start
- Late MorningYoga & Breathwork Session
- AfternoonLunch · Rest · Nature · Free Time
- Late AfternoonMovement / Nature Exploration
- EveningEvening Practice · Reflection
- DinnerShared Meal & Unhurried Evening
- Sharing CircleBonfire, Quiet Conversation & Silence
An illustrative rhythm, not a fixed itinerary — the exact schedule varies with the season, the group and the day itself.
Everything Held, So You Can Simply Arrive
6 Nights Accommodation
A comfortable room for the full seven-day retreat.
All Vegetarian Meals
Nourishing, seasonal meals shared together throughout the retreat.
Daily Yoga Practices
Movement, breathwork and meditation woven through each day.
Breathwork & Meditation
Daily sessions for regulation and inner steadiness.
Mindful Living Sessions
Guided reflection on rest, rhythm and everyday awareness.
Nature & Himalayan Exploration
Time in nature throughout the retreat, including one guided Himalayan hike or local excursion, depending on the season, weather and programme schedule.
Evenings by the Fire
Quiet conversation and reflection to close each day.
Transport to and from Uttarkashi is not included in the retreat fee — it can be arranged by Stri Wellness at an additional cost.
Simple Food, Shared Together
Meals here are vegetarian and vegan-friendly, seasonal and unfussy — made with ingredients grown close to where we are, and eaten at the same table where the day's conversations continue.
Have an allergy or dietary need? Just let us know when you enquire.
Most evenings end like this — a fire, a few quiet conversations, and nowhere else to be.
Big Adventures. Quiet Moments. Happy Kids.
A playful Himalayan week where children move, explore, create, breathe, make friends and spend more time in nature — with parents welcome to share the experience.
What a Child Actually Experiences
Move & Play
Yoga, movement, games and playful physical exploration.
Breathe & Slow Down
Simple, age-appropriate breath awareness and quiet practices.
Nature Every Day
Mountains, river, gardens, outdoor time and the included Himalayan hike or local excursion.
Create & Imagine
Storytelling, art, creativity and activities that invite curiosity.
Less Screen, More Life
A week with much less digital stimulation and much more direct experience.
Time Together
Shared experiences with parents, away from everyday schedules and distractions.
What Their Week Could Look Like
Experience It Together.
This isn't a drop-off children's camp. Parents are welcome to join their children for the week, experience the Himalayan setting together and create shared memories — while children also have age-appropriate experiences of their own.
They may leave with muddy shoes, mountain memories, a few new practices — and stories your family will keep long after the week is over.
Kids Special Edition Dates
Choose the week that works for your family.
Parents are welcome to join the retreat alongside their children. Accommodation follows the same Prithvi, Akasha and Ananta room categories as the main Living Yoga retreat. If you would like help choosing the best arrangement for your family, please enquire with our team.
Confirmed Retreat Dates
Choose a date and room below to see your fee, including any Early Bird savings.
Upcoming Living Yoga Dates
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Living Yoga — Uttarkashi
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Uttarkashi
- Open to Everyone
An 11% Early Bird Discount applies when you register 45 days before your chosen retreat start date. Kids Special Edition dates follow the same room-category structure shown here.
Open to Everyone
- Anyone wanting to step back from constant digital stimulation and return to a slower rhythm of living, for a week.
- People at any level of yoga experience — the practices are adapted to meet you where you are.
- Anyone drawn to spending a week in nature, in a small group, without a packed itinerary.
- Families attending the Kids Special Edition dates in May, alongside everyone else.
Worth Knowing Before You Enquire
- It's a retreat, not a certification — there's no exam or assessment, just the experience itself.
- Simple, comfortable Himalayan living in an intimate Gurukul setting.
- Further into the Himalayas than Rishikesh — the journey takes a little longer.
- Days follow a natural, unhurried rhythm rather than a strict regimen.
Frequently Asked
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What is the Kids Special Edition?
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Living Yoga Retreat · Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 2027 & 2028 Dates Confirmed