YOGA · INDIA
Yoga in India: schools, retreats and tours
A yoga tour to India is a trip to its homeland: practice in an authentic environment, with experienced teachers, at the relaxed pace of a retreat. Here, yoga is not a fitness trend, but a living tradition: there are yoga schools, retreat centres, and training programmes – from an introductory session to courses for future instructors. And if you wish, you can combine yoga with Ayurveda – treatments and nutrition for the body. We will select a programme to suit your level and preferences.
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Yoga in India: Schools, Training, Retreats
There are different ways to go to India for yoga, with the format chosen to suit the task:
Yoga retreat
A «for yourself» retreat: practice in the morning and evening, relaxation, a calm environment. Also suitable for beginners.
Yoga training
Courses and programmes in yoga schools, right up to instructor training; people come here for systematic practice and depth.
Yoga tour
A combination of practice and travel: yoga plus discovering a country.
The relaxed rhythm, instructors who are practitioners themselves, and the very atmosphere of the homeland of yoga are precisely why people travel to India, rather than to their local fitness club.
Where to go for yoga
- Rishikesh — the world yoga capital, at the foothills of the Himalayas: people come here for authentic practice, training, and meditation. More details — Rishikesh.
- Goa — there are serious yoga centres here (e.g. SWAN Yoga Retreat): full practice and retreats by the ocean, not «yoga for the sake of it».
- Kerala — The south by the ocean, the home of Ayurveda: people come here to combine yoga with Ayurvedic treatments. More details — Ayurveda in Kerala.
Specific centres for these locations are listed below.
Yoga schools and retreat centres
We work with trusted centres in various locations, from specialised Yoga retreats and schools (with a comprehensive training and practice programme) to resorts where yoga is combined with Ayurveda. Choose one that suits your direction, format and price:
Yoga and Ayurveda: how to combine them
Yoga and Ayurveda in the Indian tradition are «sisters» from the same roots: yoga works with the body, breath and mind (asanas, pranayama, meditation), while Ayurveda works with balance and diet according to constitution (doshTherefore, many centres offer them together: morning practice, followed by Ayurvedic treatments in the afternoon and diet for dosha. If you want not only practice but also body healing, opt for a combined programme; if pure yoga is needed, choose a retreat or course without treatments. We can select either option for you.
What is included in the programme
Depending on the format (pure yoga or yoga + Ayurveda):
- Yoga practices — Asanas in the morning and evening, tailored to the group's level (there are options for beginners), pranayama, and meditation.
- Training — in school programmes: theory, methodology, practice (for those deepening their knowledge or preparing to teach).
- Ayurveda (optional) — Oil treatments, massage, doctor's consultation if necessary.
- Nutrition Vegetarian Ayurvedic cuisine, light.
- Accommodation and support — in the centre, with transfers and visa assistance.
How is a day at the retreat?
The rhythm is calm: an early wake-up and morning yoga with pranayama, a light breakfast, during the day – learning, free time or Ayurvedic procedures, vegetarian food, evening gentle practice or meditation. This is the essence of the retreat – to restore the body and mind to an even tone.
For instructors: retreat for your group
Running yoga classes and want to bring a group for a retreat in India? We can help with the organisation: selecting a centre/school to suit your format and budget, accommodation for the group, ayurvedic support if desired, transfers, and visas. Submit an application and we'll calculate a programme for your group.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Most centres have beginner programmes – practices are adapted to your level. No special training is needed.
Yes, yoga schools offer training programmes – from in-depth practice to instructor training. We will find a school to suit your level and goals.
В Ayurvedic tour emphasis on procedures and wellness, on the yoga tour – on yoga practice. If desired, they can be combined in one programme.
Retreats are from 5–7 days; training courses are 2–4 weeks and longer. The duration is selected to suit the task.
No. You can have pure yoga (retreat or course), or combine it with Ayurveda – whichever is more convenient.
We'll find a programme to suit your level.
Tell us what's more important – practice, learning, or a combination of yoga and Ayurveda – and we'll help you choose a centre, format, and dates.
Yoga and Ayurveda are traditional wellness practices, not replacements for medical care. If you have illnesses or limitations, consult your doctor about your programme.