LIVING
YOGA
Maybe you’ve never really
understood what yoga is.
Maybe you’ve never tried it at all.
Maybe you’ve been practising for years.
You don’t need to know anything before you come.
Just come curious.
Rishikesh, India
24-31 March 2027
LIVING
YOGA
Maybe you’ve never really
understood what yoga is.
Maybe you’ve never tried it at all.
Maybe you’ve been practising for years.
You don’t need to know anything before you come.
Just come curious.
Rishikesh, India
24-31 March 2027
For a few days, yoga becomes part of the whole day.
Some days we will practise. Some days we will explore.
Often, we will do both. This is Living Yoga.
Living Yoga
Some of the best lessons in yoga happen when no one is teaching. They happen in the quiet after a morning practice, walking beside the Ganga, in a conversation, trying something new, laughing together, or simply having time to notice what we usually miss.
For eight days, we will practise Traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama and meditation, but yoga will not end when we roll up our mats. We will take our practice by the Ganga, explore Rishikesh, experience mantra and sound, visit sacred places, head out on adventures, and discover a place where yoga has been lived for generations.
Some days will be full, others slower. There will be time to practise, explore, question, laugh, be quiet, and simply enjoy being there.
Come completely new to yoga or after years of practice. You don’t need to know what yoga is supposed to mean. Come and experience it for yourself.
For a few days, yoga becomes part of the whole day.
This is Living Yoga.
Practise. Explore. Question. Experience. Laugh. Live.
Practise
Traditional yoga, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and sound. Some practices will be familiar. Others may be completely new.
Experience
Some things make more sense when you experience them for yourself. So we will spend less time talking about yoga and more time experiencing it.
Explore
Get outside. Walk. Visit. Meet people. See a different side of India. Let where we are become part of the experience.
Laugh
Because yoga doesn't need to be serious all the time. There will be fun, adventure, shared experiences, and probably a few things that don't go according to plan.
Question
Why do we practise yoga? What are we actually trying to change? What happens when yoga meets ordinary life?
Live
This is where everything comes together. Not just something you did for eight days, but something you may begin to see differently when you go home.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
7 nights stay in the Himalayas
Settle into your home for the week, surrounded by nature and away from the usual rush of everyday life.
All vegetarian meals
Enjoy fresh vegetarian meals together throughout the retreat, with time to sit, talk, and enjoy each other’s company.
Daily yoga, pranayama & meditation
Begin the day with Traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Some mornings, we will take our practice outdoors and practise by the Ganga as the day begins.
Ganga Aarti and Riverside Experience
pend an evening by the Ganga, experience the traditional Aarti, and take some time to simply sit by the river and take in the atmosphere.
Mantra, sound & evening practices
Some evenings will be quieter, with mantra, sound, meditation, and simple practices to bring the day to a gentle close.
Devprayag Experience
Travel to Devprayag to see the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and form the Ganga, with an opportunity to take a dip when conditions allow.
Living Yoga sessions & experiences
Explore yoga through conversations, simple practices, and experiences that help us understand what yoga can look like throughout the rest of the day.
Temple visit and local cultural experience
Visit temples and experience some of the traditions, stories and everyday life that make this part of India so special.
Dehradun Airport group transfers
Arrive at Dehradun Airport and travel together to the retreat, with a group transfer arranged for your arrival and departure.
Excursions and Activities
There will be days to head out, explore and have some fun, with experiences that show you a little more of Rishikesh and the surrounding region.
What does it mean to live yoga?
You can practise yoga for years and still wonder what it really means beyond the poses, the breathing and the hour you spend on the mat.
Living Yoga is eight days to experience that for yourself.
We will begin with the practices we know: Traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama and meditation. But from there, the week opens up. There will be philosophy and conversations with teachers who have lived these traditions, mantra and sound, temples and sacred places, time in nature, adventure, exploration and plenty of laughter.
Some mornings we may practise beside the Ganga. Another day may take us into the mountains. A conversation might begin during a session and continue over chai hours later. Something you hear from Swamiji in the morning may suddenly make sense while you are out exploring. And sometimes, nothing profound needs to happen at all. We can simply enjoy being in Rishikesh together.
That is what makes this week different. We are not filling eight days with yoga classes. We are giving yoga eight days to show up in different ways.
Come if you have practised for years. Come if you are only beginning. Come if you are curious about the philosophy, the traditions, India, or simply what yoga might feel like when you have the time to experience more of it.
You do not need to arrive looking for anything profound.
Just come curious. You may leave understanding yoga very differently.
For a few days, yoga becomes part of the whole day.
This is Living Yoga.
Where Yoga Has Been Lived
for Generations
There is something about arriving in Rishikesh for the first time. You are in the foothills of the Himalayas, surrounded by ashrams, temples, teachers, students and travellers who have come from all over the world for yoga.
For generations, people have travelled here to practise, study, meditate and spend time with teachers. And that history does not feel locked away in the past. You still see it in the early morning practices, the ashrams along the river, sadhus walking through town, evening prayers, chanting, temples and everyday life around you.
But Rishikesh is not solemn or serious. It is colourful, busy, surprising and full of character. There are little streets to wander, chai stops, cafés, markets, bridges, forest trails, waterfalls and adventures waiting outside town. One moment can feel wonderfully peaceful and the next completely alive.
During our week, we will experience both sides. We will practise, explore, experience Ganga Aarti, visit temples and sacred places, spend time outdoors and have enough freedom to discover some of Rishikesh for ourselves.
For someone who has practised yoga for years, there is something special about finally coming to a place you have heard about so many times.
And if yoga is completely new to you, what a place to discover it.
The Setting
For seven nights, we will stay away from the busier side of Rishikesh, where the mountains come closer, the Ganga flows below and the pace of the day naturally begins to slow.
Imagine waking to the sound of the river, stepping outside into the cool morning air and knowing there is nowhere you need to rush to. Begin the day with yoga, have breakfast together, sit with a cup of chai, take a swim, read, talk, or simply enjoy an afternoon with nothing you need to fill.
The Ganga will never feel very far away. You will hear it, see it from different corners of the retreat and find yourself drawn back to it throughout the day. Morning light on the water, a few quiet minutes before breakfast, or simply sitting and watching the river move past. After a while, it becomes part of the rhythm of being here.
Our home for the week has been chosen not only for its beautiful surroundings, but for how it feels to return to. Comfortable rooms, views of the river and mountains, open spaces and enough quiet to enjoy being exactly where you are.
And some of the nicest moments may never appear on the programme. Sitting outside after practice. Watching the light change over the mountains. A conversation that carries on longer than expected. Laughing together after dinner. Or waking a little earlier just to have a few more minutes by the river.
This is not simply where we will stay. It is part of the Living Yoga experience.
Who’ll Be Guiding the Week
RITU NANDA
Founder and Lead Trainer, Rudrakshaa Yogashala
For Ritu, yoga has never been only about what happens during a class. It is something that becomes part of everyday life, in the way we breathe, move, think, and meet the world around us. This is very much where the idea of Living Yoga comes from.
Ritu is an experienced yoga teacher and yoga therapist, trained in Traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama, meditation and therapeutic yoga. Her teaching is grounded in tradition, but always practical, approachable and suited to the person in front of her.
She loves sharing the deeper side of yoga without making it complicated or overly serious. Expect good practice, plenty of questions, stories and conversations, moments of quiet, and probably quite a bit of laughter along the way.
Living Yoga is an opportunity to experience yoga with Ritu in the way she believes it was always meant to be understood, not only as a practice, but as part of life.
Swami ARVIND GAUR
Sharing a Life of Yoga
Arvind Gaur, an adventurer and spiritual seeker who has a For Swami Arvind Gaur, yoga is not something that begins and ends with practice. It has been part of the way he has lived, studied, and explored life for decades.
A spiritual seeker, teacher, and adventurer with a deep connection to the Himalayas, Swamiji brings years of study of yogic philosophy, meditation, and traditional practices. His connection with the Adi Shakti Yoga Parampara has shaped much of his understanding and the way he shares yoga with others.
But time with Swamiji will not feel like sitting through a philosophy lecture. There will be conversations, questions, stories, and opportunities to explore ideas that many of us hear in yoga classes but rarely have the time to really understand.
What does it actually mean to live yoga? How do teachings written centuries ago have anything to do with the way we live today? And what can we take from them without needing to leave ordinary life behind?
During Living Yoga, Swamiji will help us explore these questions in a way that is simple, open, and grounded in experience.
Sometimes the best way to understand a tradition is simply to spend time with someone who has lived it.
Your Living Yoga Retreat
8 Days • 7 Nights • Rishikesh, India
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily Traditional Hatha Yoga, pranayama and meditation
- Mantra, sound and evening practices
- Living Yoga sessions and experiences
- All vegetarian meals during the retreat
- Yoga practice by the Ganga
- Ganga Aarti and riverside experiences
- Devprayag excursion
- Temple visits and local experiences
- Outdoor and adventure activities included in the programme
- Dehradun Airport group transfers on arrival and departure
- International and domestic flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Indian visa
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Additional meals, drinks or activities outside the retreat programme
- Transfers outside the scheduled Dehradun Airport group transfers
- Additional accommodation before or after the retreat
Retreat Pricing
SGD 2,650
First 10 Sign-Ups
(Flight Not Included)
SGD 2,850
Next 5 Sign-Ups
(Flight Not Included)
SGD 3,050
Last 5 Sign-Ups
(Flight Not Included)
- Limited spaces available. Secure your preferred intake early to enjoy the best investment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have never practised yoga before. Can I join?
Q: I already practise yoga regularly. Will the retreat be suitable for me?
A: Yes. The practices will allow experienced students to work at their own level. And Living Yoga goes beyond the physical practice, giving you the chance to experience yoga through philosophy, pranayama, meditation, mantra, sound, and the traditions and places around Rishikesh.
Q: What is a typical day like?
A: There really isn’t one. Most mornings will begin with yoga, pranayama, and meditation, but the rest of the day will change. We may practise by the Ganga, explore Rishikesh, visit a temple, head to Devprayag, have a Living Yoga session, spend time outdoors, or simply have a quieter afternoon at the retreat.
Q: I have never been to India before. Will I be okay travelling alone?
A: Yes. Once you arrive at Dehradun Airport during the scheduled transfer time, we will take care of your journey to the retreat. We will also guide you before arrival with practical information on visas, packing, clothing, weather, and anything else you need to know.
Q: Can I come alone?
A: Of course. Many people come to retreats without knowing anyone. With only 14 guests, there will be plenty of time to get to know one another naturally, while still having space for yourself.
Q: What is the accommodation like?
A: We will stay for six nights in a peaceful riverside retreat surrounded by the Ganga and mountains. Accommodation is available on a single or twin sharing basis. Solo guests choosing twin sharing can be paired with another guest of the same gender.
Q: What food will be served?
A: Fresh vegetarian meals will be served throughout the retreat. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, let us know when booking so we can confirm what can be accommodated.
Q: What is included in the retreat fee?
A: Your six nights stay, retreat programme, yoga and meditation practices, meals, scheduled excursions and activities, and scheduled group transfers from Dehradun Airport are included. The full list of inclusions is shown with the retreat price.
Q: What is not included?
A: Flights, Indian visa, travel and medical insurance, personal expenses, additional accommodation and anything you choose to do outside the retreat programme are not included.
Q: Which airport should I fly into?
A: Most international guests will fly into Delhi and then take a domestic flight to Dehradun Airport. We will share our recommended Delhi to Dehradun flight and timings in advance, so you can book the same flight or one that matches our group transfer schedule.
Still wondering about something?
Write to us. If this is your first retreat, your first trip to India, or you simply want to know whether Living Yoga is right for you, we are happy to talk.
Maybe this is your time.
Maybe you have been thinking about coming to India for years.
Maybe Rishikesh has always been somewhere you wanted to experience. Maybe you have practised yoga for a long time and wondered what it would feel like to practise beside the Ganga, hear the chants, visit the temples, and spend a week closer to where these traditions have been lived for generations.
Or maybe yoga is completely new to you, and something about this retreat simply feels right.
You do not need to come looking for answers. You do not need to be more flexible, more spiritual, or more experienced.
Just come curious.
Come for the yoga. Come for Rishikesh. Come for the Ganga, the mountains, the people you will meet, the places we will explore, and the things you cannot quite plan for.
And perhaps somewhere between the morning practices, the river, the conversations, the laughter and everything else that happens during the week, you will understand why we called it Living Yoga.
Maybe you’ve never really understood what yoga is.
RUDRAKSHAA YOGASHALA
163 Telok Ayer St,
03-01, Singapore 068616
Phone: +65 9199 5009
Email: enquiry@rudflo.com
Website: www.rudflo.com
LIVING
YOGA
Maybe you’ve never tried it at all.
Maybe you’ve been practising for years.
You don’t need to know anything before you come.
Just come curious.
Rishikesh, India
24-31 March 2027
