8–9 Aug '26 Bengaluru 19 spots

A weekend reset in the forest sanctuary outside Bengaluru

Two days of yoga, meditation, sound healing, breath-led movement, group activities, bonfire, and aqua sound bath at a forest sanctuary 45 minutes from Yeswanthpur, hosted by Wegathr with facilitators Rupali and Ritu. This retreat took place on 8–9 August 2026. Explore how the weekend unfolded below, or discover where we’re gathering next.

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19 participantsJoined our first Bengaluru edition

2 days, fully immersedIn movement, mindfulness & sound

A weekend well spentAt a 23-acre forest wellness sanctuary

A strong first editionAnd the beginning of more to come

THE FIRST EDITION

See what participants said about the weekend.

Hear directly from participants about the sessions, the setting, the people they met, and what stayed with them after the experience.

The Itinerary

How the weekend unfolded

Two days, structured around movement, stillness, and food, with room to just be.

45-SECOND RECAP · FILMED AT THE SITE

See what the weekend looked like.

A quick look at the sessions, setting, and group experience.

Day One · Aug 8th

Movement, sound & connection

The day began with a welcome and breath-led movement, followed by sound healing, group games, Yin yoga, dinner, and a bonfire to close the evening.

Day Two · Aug 9th

Yoga, meditation & deep rest

The morning began with Hatha yoga accompanied by Ritu’s live handpan, followed by meditation, an aqua sound bath, and a closing circle before the retreat came to an end.

THE FACILITATORS

Who guided the weekend.

Rupali led the retreat across both days, guiding yoga, meditation, breath-led movement, and sound healing. Ritu joined the Day 2 Hatha yoga session with a live handpan.

Rupali

Lead facilitator ◎ @ether_yogi ↗

Hatha YogaYin YogaSound Healing

Rupali has more than seven years of teaching experience and led Wegathr’s first Bengaluru wellness weekend. A Yoga Alliance RYT-200 teacher with 300 hours of training in Arogya Yoga Therapy, she is also trained in sound healing and tuning fork therapy. Across the weekend, she guided yoga, meditation, breath-led movement, and sound healing.

Ritu Pherwani

Facilitator ◎ @ritupherwaniofficial ↗

Handpan ArtistSound Healing Yoga Therapist

Ritu has over six years of experience in yoga therapy, sound healing, corporate wellness, and retreats. A certified Sound Healer from Rishikesh and experienced Yoga Therapist, she is also a handpan player and sound artist. She joined the Day 2 Hatha yoga session with a live handpan accompaniment, adding a distinctive musical layer to the morning practice.

Where we hosted the weekend

Kshemavana

Wegathr used Kshemavana as the venue for the retreat; its consultations, treatments, and wellness programmes were not part of the experience. The retreat programme and facilitation were curated independently by Wegathr and the facilitators listed above. Wegathr chose this venue for its peaceful natural setting, comfortable accommodations, nourishing meals, meditation spaces, and a calm, retreat-friendly environment. We did not use the sanctuary's treatments or consultants; the retreat experience, sessions, and facilitation were curated independently by Wegathr and our partner facilitator.

THE WEGATHR EXPERIENCE

What thoughtful hosting looks like.

People trust us with their time, and we don’t take that lightly. We want everyone who joins us to feel genuinely cared for and glad they came. That makes us particular about every decision, including the ones participants may never see.