Retreat overview
Hear Rupali explain how the retreat is structured.
Rupali explains the rhythm of the retreat, from mindful morning routines to slow afternoons and lively evenings, and how the venue suits them all.
19–23 Nov '26 Neer Ganga Resorts 20 spots
The Inner Reset
in Rishikesh
Take five days away from your usual routine for yoga, breathwork, sound sessions, and time outdoors in Rishikesh. Led by Rupali with co-facilitator Karishma, the retreat includes Ganga aarti and other rituals, with space to rest, reflect, and connect with the group.
Small groupMore personal attention
Yoga by GangaRiverside practice & aarti
Mountain viewsOverlooking the Ganga valley
Wegathr on siteSupport throughout your stay
Why this retreat
Give yourself time to slow down.
A break can leave little room for rest when you’re still planning every detail. Here, your stay, meals, sessions, and scheduled outings are arranged together.
The five-day programme combines guided practice with time to write, walk, or rest. Join the group for shared meals and activities, and take a break when you need one.
Join as you are..
- No yoga experience needed
- No meditation experience needed
- Come alone or with someone you know
- All religious backgrounds welcome
Worth knowing
The programme includes rituals such as havan, kirtan, and Ganga aarti. You are welcome to participate, observe, or sit out. We encourage you to join the programme at a pace that works for you.
How the retreat unfolds
From morning practice to evenings together.
Begin with havan and introductions, followed by two days of yoga, sound, and creative practice. Day 4 includes yoga by the Ganga and evening Ganga aarti. Leave after breakfast on Day 5.
01 · Days 1–2
Arrive, move & connect
Meet the group and begin with a havan. The following day brings Hatha yoga, journaling, a barefoot walk, sound healing, and art, ending with reflection time around the fire.
Anushthan & Havan
Gather for a traditional fire ritual to begin the retreat.
Hatha yoga
Practise yoga postures with attention to breath, followed by relaxation.
Sound healing
Rest and listen during a guided sound session.
Art therapy
Explore creative expression through art, allowing thoughts & feelings to emerge.
02 · Day 3
Rest, sound & kirtan
Begin with breathing, meditation, and restorative yoga. Later, take a gentle walk, join aqua sound healing, explore yoga philosophy, and gather for kirtan.
Restorative yoga
Use props to support the body in resting postures.
Aqua sound healing
Experience a guided sound session in the pool.
Guided reflection
Spend quiet, guided time with yourself through reflection and journaling.
Kirtan
Join an evening of devotional singing, or sit and listen.
03 · Days 4–5
The Ganga, ritual & return
Travel to Shivpuri for yoga on the Ganga beach. Return for a group circle and Yoga Nidra, then head out for evening aarti. The final morning is reserved for breakfast and goodbyes.
Yoga by the Ganga
Practise outdoors beside the river at Shivpuri.
Group circle
Gather for a guided circle and shared reflection.
Yoga Nidra
Lie down for a guided practice of attention and rest.
Ganga aarti
Visit Shatrughan Ghat to witness the evening aarti.
WHO GUIDES THE RETREAT
Meet Rupali and Karishma.
Rupali, who led Wegathr’s first Bengaluru retreat at Kshemavana, leads this five-day programme. Karishma joins her as co-facilitator.
Rupali
Lead facilitator
◎ @ether_yogi ↗
Rupali has more than seven years of teaching experience and has led two of Wegathr’s Bengaluru wellness weekends. 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. She will guide yoga, meditation, breath-led movement, and sound healing during the retreat.
Karishma
Co-facilitator
◎ @be_the_winner_for_life_ ↗
Karishma is a Yoga Alliance RYT-500 yoga and wellness coach with nine years of teaching experience and teacher training from Kerala and Rishikesh. Trained in yoga therapy, pranayama, and meditation, she works with athletes, women, and mothers to support movement, breath awareness, and well-being. She will join our Rishikesh experience as a co-facilitator.
Facilitator Testimonials
What participants say about sessions led by Rupali.
Participants from earlier retreats share their experiences of Rupali’s teaching and sessions.
“I felt like I was in the middle of the universe.”
Past participant · Retreat led by Rupali
“Rupali, your voice is very calming and soothing.”
Past participant · Retreat led by Rupali
“All the negative energies came out of my body.”
Past participant · Retreat led by Rupali
“Rupali, your presence, your aura, is amazing.”
Past participant · Retreat led by Rupali
The retreat, DAY BY DAY
See how each day is planned.
Sessions are spaced around meals and breaks. Timings and activities may change slightly to suit the group and local conditions, while keeping the retreat’s overall focus the same.
Day 1 · Thu 19 Nov
Thu, 19 Nov · Settle in, meet the group and gather for havan. Welcome, havan & introductions
Arrival, welcome drink and time to settle in
Anushthan and havan
Participant introductions
Retreat introduction and intention setting
Dinner and bonfire
Day 2 · Fri 20 Nov
Fri, 20 Nov · Yoga, sound and art, ending with a fire circle. Yoga, art & reflection
Shatkarma
Breathing and meditation
Herbal tea or kashaya
Hatha yoga and relaxation
Breakfast
Personal time
Guided reflection and journaling in silence
Lunch
Barefoot walk
Sound healing
Tea and a break
Group art session
Personal time outdoors
Dinner
Reflection circle around the fire
Day 3 · Sat 21 Nov
Sat, 21 Nov · Restorative yoga, aqua sound healing and evening kirtan. Restorative practice, sound & kirtan
Shatkarma
Breathing and meditation
Herbal tea or kashaya
Restorative yoga with props
Breakfast
Personal time
Guided reflection and journaling in silence
Lunch
Gentle walk in the surroundings
Aqua sound healing
Tea and a break
Yoga philosophy
Kirtan
Dinner
Quiet reflection by the fire
Day 4 · Sun 22 Nov
Sun, 22 Nov · Yoga by the Ganga, afternoon rest and evening aarti. Ganga beach yoga & evening aarti
Shatkarma
Leave for yoga on the Ganga beach at Shivpuri
Breakfast
Break
Group circle
Lunch
Yoga Nidra
Tea and quiet reflection
Gather and leave for Ganga aarti at Shatrughan Ghat
Dinner
Return to the resort and rest
Day 5 · Mon 23 Nov
Mon, 23 Nov · Share breakfast before departure. Breakfast & goodbyes
Breakfast at the resort
Check-out and departure
Day 1 · Thu 19 Nov Welcome, havan & introductions
Thu, 19 Nov · Settle in, meet the group and gather for havan. Arrival, welcome drink and time to settle in
Anushthan and havan
Participant introductions
Retreat introduction and intention setting
Dinner and bonfire
Day 2 · Fri 20 Nov Yoga, art & reflection
Fri, 20 Nov · Yoga, sound and art, ending with a fire circle. Shatkarma
Breathing and meditation
Herbal tea or kashaya
Hatha yoga and relaxation
Breakfast
Personal time
Guided reflection and journaling in silence
Lunch
Barefoot walk
Sound healing
Tea and a break
Group art session
Personal time outdoors
Dinner
Reflection circle around the fire
Day 3 · Sat 21 Nov Restorative practice, sound & kirtan
Sat, 21 Nov · Restorative yoga, aqua sound healing and evening kirtan. Shatkarma
Breathing and meditation
Herbal tea or kashaya
Restorative yoga with props
Breakfast
Personal time
Guided reflection and journaling in silence
Lunch
Gentle walk in the surroundings
Aqua sound healing
Tea and a break
Yoga philosophy
Kirtan
Dinner
Quiet reflection by the fire
Day 4 · Sun 22 Nov Ganga beach yoga & evening aarti
Sun, 22 Nov · Yoga by the Ganga, afternoon rest and evening aarti. Shatkarma
Leave for yoga on the Ganga beach at Shivpuri
Breakfast
Break
Group circle
Lunch
Yoga Nidra
Tea and quiet reflection
Gather and leave for Ganga aarti at Shatrughan Ghat
Dinner
Return to the resort and rest
Day 5 · Mon 23 Nov Breakfast & goodbyes
Mon, 23 Nov · Share breakfast before departure. Breakfast at the resort
Check-out and departure
YOUR HOME FOR FOUR NIGHTS
Neer Ganga Resorts, Rishikesh
Stay among the hills of Rishikesh, with mountain and Ganga valley views. Neer Ganga Resorts has a yoga hall, swimming pool, library, and outdoor spaces for practice and rest.
WHAT'S COVERED
What is included, and what is not.
Your price covers four nights, all meals, the full programme, and scheduled outings. Travel to and from the resort is separate. Wegathr remains on site throughout, staying close to the details so you can stay present.
Included
- Four nights at Neer Ganga Resorts
- All meals during the retreat, including meals during scheduled outings
- Welcome drink and scheduled tea breaks
- All scheduled sessions with Rupali and Karishma
- Sound healing and aqua sound healing
- Havan, kirtan and group circles
- Yoga on the Ganga bank and the evening aarti visit
- Transport and all charges for scheduled activities
- Bonfire, weather permitting
*Vegetarian meals
Not included
- Flights, train tickets or other travel to Rishikesh
- Airport and railway-station transfers
- Personal purchases and expenses
- Activities not listed in the retreat programme
- Extra nights before or after the retreat
THE WEGATHR EXPERIENCE
What thoughtful hosting looks like.
People trust us with their time, and we don't take that lightly. We want every person who joins us to feel genuinely cared for and feel glad that they came. That makes us particular about every decision, including the ones participants may never see.
We choose facilitators for fit.We consider how they teach, communicate and work with groups, not credentials alone.
We plan the complete experience.We consider sessions, meals, transitions and personal time together, so the retreat feels cohesive rather than packed.
We stay present throughout.Our team remains on site to manage the practical details and respond when something needs attention.
Participant · First Bengaluru edition
"It will be difficult for others to beat Wegathr's benchmarks."
Aditya Batavia
Participant · First Bengaluru edition
"I completely forgot about work and home."
Mahak Mittal
Participant · First Bengaluru edition
“My first wellness retreat will stay with me forever.”
Dr. Veda
Participant · First Bengaluru edition
"I have no regrets about choosing this retreat."
Vijay Agarwal
Participant · First Bengaluru edition
"I had never seen this side of Yoga."
Participant · First Bengaluru edition
"Every age group came together beautifully."
Sakshi Shrivastava
PARTICIPANT · FIRST BENGALURU EDITION
"I laughed my heart out."
Anupama Ramani
Reserve your spot
Choose how you would like to stay.
Both options include four nights at Neer Ganga Resorts, all vegetarian meals, the complete programme, and transport for scheduled outings.
Early bird ends on18 Oct
- 195 sq. ft.
- Air conditioned cottages
- Mountain views
- Balcony
1 participant
Balance due 2 weeks before the retreat
Early bird ends on18 Oct
- 155 sq. ft.
- Air conditioned
- King size bed
- Deluxe cottages
1 participant
Balance due 2 weeks before the retreat
🔐 Secure payment, through payment gateway🗓️ Free cancellation, until 12th October📍Wegathr on site in Rishikesh, from arrival to departure✔ Stay, meals & sessions included in the price
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Frequently asked questions
We’ve answered the questions people usually have before booking. If you’d like to discuss anything specific, speak to us directly.
Chat with us on WhatsApp →Do I need previous yoga or meditation experience?
No. You do not need previous experience with yoga, meditation, or wellness retreats. Rupali and Karishma will explain each practice and offer options where appropriate.
Is the retreat suitable for children?
The retreat is designed for adults. A child aged 12 or older may attend with a parent or guardian if they can manage the schedule independently. We do not provide childcare or child-specific activities. Please speak to us before booking anyone under 18.
Can I bring my pet?
No. Neer Ganga does not allow pets.
Can I come alone?
Yes. You’re welcome to join alone. We cap the group size so that meeting people feels natural and doesn't become overwhelming.
How physically demanding is the retreat?
The programme includes yoga, gentle walking, outdoor visits, and seated meditation. Please tell us about any injury, health condition, or mobility requirement before booking so we can discuss the planned activities with you.
Do I need to follow a particular religion?
No. People of all religious backgrounds are welcome. The programme includes rituals such as havan, kirtan and Ganga aarti. You may participate, observe or sit out.
Do I have to attend every activity?
We encourage you to join the programme, but you may sit out any session or ritual. Let the facilitators know if you need a break or an adjustment.
Is food included? Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes. We include vegetarian meals from high tea on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 5. We’ll collect dietary requirements and allergies before the retreat and confirm what the kitchen can accommodate.
Are airport or railway-station transfers included?
No. Please arrange your travel to and from Neer Ganga Resorts. Transport and all charges for activities listed in the retreat programme are included.
What should I pack?
Bring comfortable practice clothes, warm layers for mornings and evenings, walking shoes, swimwear, and clothing suitable for the rituals and aarti visit. We’ll share a detailed packing list before the retreat.
Will I have access to my phone and Wi-Fi?
Yes. You can keep your phone, and the venue provides Wi-Fi in some areas. We encourage you to limit device use and treat the retreat as an opportunity for a digital break.
Can I drink alcohol or smoke at the venue?
No. We keep the retreat alcohol- and smoke-free and ask all participants not to drink alcohol or smoke for the duration of the programme, including during personal time.
Can I reserve my spot by paying 50%?
Yes. You can reserve your spot by paying 50% of the booking amount upfront. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the retreat begins. We’ll share the payment details and due date with your booking confirmation. The retreat’s cancellation and refund policy applies to your reservation.
How do I secure the early-bird price?
Pay 50% of the discounted booking amount on or before 18 October 2026 to secure the 10% discount. The remaining balance is due by 5 November 2026. All listed prices include GST.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you cancel on or before 12 October 2026, we’ll provide a full refund. Cancellations made on or after 13 October 2026 are non-refundable. If Wegathr cancels or reschedules the retreat, we’ll offer a full refund or the option to transfer your booking.
Can I extend my stay?
You can arrange additional nights directly with the resort, subject to availability. Accommodation, meals, and transport outside the retreat dates are not included in your booking.
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