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Residential programs · Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram

Retreats at the ashram — two ways to reset

The same forest ashram, faculty and food as our teacher trainings — without the certification workload. Choose the program that matches what you need right now: to practise and learn, or to heal and reset under a doctor's care.

  • Private cottage-style rooms
  • 3, 7 or 14 days — join any day
  • Beginners to advanced welcome
Photo: cottage veranda, forest view

Which program is for you?

Practise and learn — or heal and reset

Morning asana class in open shala

You want to practise and learn

Yoga Retreat

A structured yogic routine for body and mind: daily asana classes, yoga philosophy discussions, meditation and mantra chanting — the full ashram rhythm, adapted to your level.

  • Two asana sessions daily + pranayama
  • Yoga philosophy discussions & workshops
  • Meditation, Yoga Nidra & mantra chanting
  • One Ayurveda massage per week (7 & 14-day programs)
3 · 7 · 14 daysfrom $400
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Morning asana class in open shala

You want to heal and reset

Ayurveda Detox Retreat

A doctor-guided program. It begins with a private consultation with our Ayurveda doctor, who prescribes your daily therapies and a modified diet — personal to you, not fixed.

  • Private consultation with our Ayurveda doctor
  • Daily Ayurveda therapies per your prescription
  • Specialised Ayurveda meals set by the doctor
  • Daily yoga, pranayama & meditation included
3 · 7 · 14 daysfrom $500
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Comparison of the Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Detox Retreat
At a glanceYoga RetreatAyurveda Detox
Best forPractice, learning, a mental resetCleansing, healing, guided renewal
Daily yoga, pranayama & meditation✓ Included✓ Included
Ayurveda doctor consultationOptional, extra cost✓ Included — your program starts here
Ayurveda therapies1 massage / week (7 & 14-day)✓ Daily, as prescribed
Diet3 vegetarian meals dailyModified Ayurveda diet, per doctor
Fee (3 / 7 / 14 days)$400 / $800 / $1,425$500 / $1,100 / $2,100

Still unsure? Message our Yoga program counsellor on WhatsApp — tell us what you need and we'll recommend honestly.

Both programs share

Ashram life, whichever you choose

Private cottage stay

Private, cottage-style rooms with attached bathroom and 24/7 hot & cold running water. Porter service carries your luggage up the trail (one porter per person, up to 15–18 kg).

Fresh vegetarian food

Three wholesome vegetarian meals a day from our in-house kitchen — the most-praised line in our reviews.

A true digital detox

We advocate unplugging for your stay. Being present is the point — and stepping back from screens is half the reset.

Above the noise

A hilltop forest ashram near the Patna waterfall — no vehicle access, no city sounds, just the practice and the mountains.

Flexible start dates

Unlike our teacher trainings, retreat programs can begin any day of the year, subject to availability — pre-booking required.

A plan you take home

We engage personally with every student and prepare an individually focused plan to follow at the ashram — and continue after you return.

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In our students' words

★★★★★

“I was slightly concerned about being away from the main market area, but it quickly became one of the greatest advantages… I felt safe, supported, and cared for.”

Alise SkotjukaGoogle review
★★★★★

“The vegetarian meals are prepared with love and very high-quality ingredients. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and readily answer all our questions.”

Céline RichardGoogle review
★★★★★

“The teachers are truly the best teachers I have ever known and the entire staff are loving and caring like you are part of the ashram's family.”

Or TamirGoogle review
★★★★★

“Even when I had left and had trouble with taxis, I called them and they saved the day! The food was delicious and the atmosphere and accommodation was 10/10.”

Emily RiordanGoogle review

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Before you book

Retreats — frequently asked questions

The Yoga Retreat is built around practice and learning — asana, philosophy, meditation and mantra in a fixed daily rhythm. The Ayurveda Detox is built around healing: it begins with a private Ayurveda doctor consultation, and your daily therapies and diet are then prescribed personally. The Ayurveda Detox includes everything in the Yoga Retreat, plus the medical program.

Both welcome beginners. Choose based on your goal, not your level: pick the Yoga Retreat to build a practice, or the Ayurveda Detox if your priority is cleansing, recovery or a health reset.

A retreat is a short residential program focused on personal practice, rest and renewal, with flexible start dates. A teacher training is a longer, certification-track course with fixed intakes. Many students do a retreat first and return for the 200 Hr training.

Any day of the year, subject to availability — programs run year-round without exception of month or weather. Pre-booking is required, so tell us your preferred dates and we'll confirm.

Most of our students are solo women travellers. The ashram is a private, staffed campus, and safety is the single most repeated theme in our reviews.

Start any day, subject to availability

Your reset begins above the noise

Choose your program, or tell our Yoga program counsellor what you need — we will recommend honestly.

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