Who is the 14-day yoga retreat suitable for?

The 14-day retreat is designed for practitioners who want a genuinely deep immersion — those with at least 6 months of regular yoga experience, aspiring yoga teachers, or anyone who has completed the 7-day and wants to go significantly further. Absolute beginners should start with the 3-day or 7-day programme.

What does the 14-day programme include?

Accommodation (13 nights), 3 Ayurvedic vegetarian meals daily, Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin yoga, Kundalini awakening practices, advanced pranayama, yoga Nidra, in-depth philosophy (Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras), Ayurvedic consultation, anatomy and physiology, a Ganges pilgrimage excursion, yoga mats and props, study materials, and Wi-Fi.

How do I reserve my place?

Complete the booking form and pay a 10% token online. The balance is due on arrival. With max 10 guests per batch and only two start dates per month, places fill several weeks in advance — early booking is strongly recommended.

Two-Week Deep Immersion · Rishikesh, India

14 Day Yoga &
Meditation Retreat

The most complete yoga programme Vedanjana offers — a genuine two-week immersion designed for serious practitioners, aspiring yoga teachers and those seeking lasting transformation. Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Kundalini awakening, advanced pranayama, Bhagavad Gita study, Ayurvedic consultation and a sacred Ganges pilgrimage — all across fourteen transformative days in Rishikesh.

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Starting From

₹55,500

Single room · INR 62,500 / USD 750 per person
Twin sharing · INR 55,500 / USD 665 per person

14 Days & 13 Nights accommodation

Hatha, Yin yoga & Kundalini awakening

Advanced pranayama & Yoga Nidra

Bhagavad Gita & deep philosophy sessions

Ayurvedic constitutional consultation

Sacred Ganges pilgrimage excursion

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Deep yoga practice at Vedanjana Rishikesh

Welcome to Vedanjana

Fourteen Days of
Complete Transformation

The 14-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat at Vedanjana is the deepest programme we offer — a true two-week immersion that goes far beyond physical postures into the heart of what yoga actually is. Designed for those who are serious about their practice, this programme brings together six distinct yoga disciplines, in-depth philosophy, Ayurvedic wisdom and the sacred environment of Rishikesh into one continuous arc of transformation.

Across fourteen days, you will move through Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Kundalini awakening practices, advanced pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Ashtanga Vinyasa — each discipline opening something different in the body, breath and mind. Philosophy sessions go deep into the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. An Ayurvedic constitutional consultation reveals your individual prakriti and how to align your practice accordingly. A half-day Ganges pilgrimage grounds everything in direct lived experience.

Many guests arrive having practised yoga for years and leave feeling, for the first time, that they truly understand it. The 14-day programme is also widely used as preparation for 200-hour yoga teacher training — and as a path back to oneself for those who have drifted far from their centre.

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Who This Is For

Our 14-Day Retreat is Made For

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Aspiring Yoga Teachers

The 14-day immersion is the ideal preparation for a 200-hour teacher training. You will arrive at your training grounded in philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and a diverse asana vocabulary that most teacher trainees spend their first weeks acquiring.

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Advanced Practitioners

If you have been practising for several years and feel you have reached the limits of what studio classes can offer, this programme opens the deeper layers — Yin yoga, Kundalini awakening, Bhagavad Gita and Ayurvedic personalisation of your practice.

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Deep Seekers

Some guests come not to improve a practice but to find one — or to rediscover something lost. Fourteen days of structured immersion, sattvic living and the sacred geography of Rishikesh creates the conditions for genuine inner transformation.

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Extended Sabbatical Guests

Executives and professionals on sabbatical, career transitions or extended leave find the 14-day programme genuinely life-altering. It is long enough to fully decompress, rebuild from the inside, and return with clarity about what matters.

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International Pilgrims

Many international guests travel specifically to Rishikesh for a two-week yoga immersion — from the UK, Europe, Australia, UAE and the Americas. The 14-day programme gives full value to a long-haul journey and leaves nothing half-explored.

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Couples Seeking Depth

Fourteen days of shared practice, philosophy, pilgrimage and sattvic living creates a bond that cannot be manufactured anywhere else. Many couples describe it as the single most meaningful experience they have had together.

Programme Structure

Two Weeks, Four Phases

The 14-day retreat is structured in four progressive phases — each one building on the last. Rather than repeating the same content across two weeks, the programme deepens systematically, opening new dimensions of practice as the body and mind settle into the rhythm of retreat.

Phase 1 — Days 1–3

Grounding & Arrival

The first three days are designed to settle you into Rishikesh, the retreat rhythm and your own body. Physical intensity is moderate — the emphasis is on releasing accumulated tension, establishing pranayama foundations and opening the philosophy thread.

Hatha yoga — foundational alignment and restoration
Nadi Shodhana & Ujjayi pranayama
Introduction to Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Shatkarma cleansing practices
Ayurvedic constitution consultation

Phase 2 — Days 4–7

Building Strength & Flow

From Day 4, the physical practice intensifies. Ashtanga Vinyasa is introduced, Yin yoga begins its deep tissue work, and philosophy sessions move into the Bhagavad Gita. The nervous system starts to genuinely reset.

Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series fundamentals
Yin yoga — long-hold deep tissue release
Bhagavad Gita — Chapters 1 to 6
Kumbhaka pranayama — internal & external retention
Advanced Shatkarma — Trataka & Nauli

Phase 3 — Days 8–11

Depth & Awakening

The midpoint of the retreat is where the deepest work happens. Kundalini awakening practices are introduced, Yoga Nidra opens the pratyahara dimension, and philosophy reaches the heart of the Gita's teaching on action and surrender.

Kundalini awakening — chakra awareness & Shakti practices
Yoga Nidra — systematic deep relaxation
Bhagavad Gita — Chapters 7 to 12 (Bhakti & Karma Yoga)
Bhastrika & Surya Bhedana — energising pranayama
Sacred Ganges pilgrimage & Ganga Aarti

Phase 4 — Days 12–14

Integration & Completion

The final phase is about integration — bringing the threads of the two weeks together into a coherent understanding and practice that will travel home with you. The pace is reflective, the sessions deeply personal.

Integration asana — combining all styles learned
Pratyahara & Dharana — sense withdrawal & concentration
Bhagavad Gita — final chapters & personal application
Personal teaching feedback & practice design
Certificate presentation & closing ceremony

What You Will Learn

Full Retreat Curriculum

Six yoga disciplines, three philosophy traditions and an Ayurvedic personalisation thread — the most comprehensive curriculum Vedanjana offers, taught by experienced resident teachers.

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Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga

Deep alignment work with individual teacher adjustments
Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series — full progression
Bandha and Drishti integration throughout practice
Standing, inversions, backbends and forward folds

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Yin Yoga

Long-hold postures — 3 to 7 minutes per pose
Targeting connective tissue, fascia and joints
Yin as complement to active yang practices
Meridian theory and the energy body

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Kundalini Awakening

Introduction to the seven chakra system
Shakti kriyas — movement, breath and sound
Sat Kriya and Shabad Guru (mantra vibration)
Safe practices for Kundalini energy awareness

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Advanced Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana, Kumbhaka, Bhastrika & Surya Bhedana
Chandra Bhedana for cooling and lunar balance
Pranayama as gateway to meditation and samadhi
Developing a personal pranayama sequence

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Yoga Nidra

Full 40-minute guided Yoga Nidra sessions
Setting and working with the Sankalpa (intention)
Pratyahara — systematic withdrawal of the senses
Yoga Nidra for sleep, healing and creativity

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Bhagavad Gita & Philosophy

All 18 chapters — structured across 14 days
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga paths
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras — deeper study beyond the 7-day
Evening satsang & teacher Q&A sessions

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Ayurveda Integration

Individual Prakriti (constitution) assessment
Dosha-specific dietary and lifestyle guidance
Ayurvedic approach to the daily yoga practice
Seasonal and circadian rhythm alignment

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Shatkarma & Advanced Cleansing

Jala Neti, Kapalabhati and Trataka — from day one
Nauli kriya — advanced abdominal technique
Shankhaprakshalana — full intestinal cleanse (optional)
How cleansing practices evolve over fourteen days

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Applied Anatomy & Teaching Methodology

Anatomy of the spine, hips and shoulders in depth
Nervous system — parasympathetic reset through practice
Introduction to teaching cues and hands-on assists
Designing a personalised home practice

Daily Programme

Daily Schedule: 14-Day Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh

The 14-day schedule evolves across the two weeks — each phase introduces new elements. The structure below reflects the settled daily rhythm from Day 4 onwards, once the full programme is running. Days 1–3 follow a gentler arrival schedule.

Time	Activity
06:00 – 06:30	Shatkarma Cleansing Practices (Jala Neti, Kapalabhati, Trataka)
06:30 – 07:15	Mantra Chanting, Pranayama & Sankalpa Setting
07:15 – 09:00	Yoga Session I — Hatha Yoga / Ashtanga Vinyasa (alternating days)
09:00 – 10:30	Breakfast & Rest
10:30 – 12:00	Philosophy & Theory — Bhagavad Gita / Yoga Sutras / Anatomy
12:00 – 13:00	Self-Study, Journalling or Free Time
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 16:00	Rest, Ayurvedic Walk or Independent Practice
16:00 – 16:15	Afternoon Herbal Tea
16:30 – 17:45	Yoga Session II — Yin Yoga / Kundalini / Yoga Nidra (rotating)
18:00 – 19:00	Advanced Pranayama & Evening Satsang
19:30 – 20:30	Dinner
21:30	Lights Out — Deep Rest is Non-Negotiable

Programme note: The retreat begins with orientation at 2:00 PM on Day 1 and concludes before noon on Day 14. The Ganges pilgrimage takes place on Day 10 — afternoon activities are adjusted accordingly. Kundalini and Yin yoga are introduced from Day 4; Yoga Nidra from Day 6. Evening session content rotates across the 14 days to ensure variety and progressive depth.

Benefits

Why 14 Days Changes Everything

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True Nervous System Reset

Seven days begins to undo chronic stress patterns. Fourteen days completes it. By the second week, the nervous system has fully shifted into parasympathetic dominance — guests describe sleeping deeper, thinking clearer and feeling emotions more cleanly than they have in years.

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Six Disciplines Unified

Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Kundalini, Yoga Nidra and advanced pranayama — most practitioners spend years encountering these separately. Fourteen days at Vedanjana integrates them into a single coherent understanding of yoga as a complete system.

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Teacher Training Preparation

Guests who complete the 14-day programme consistently report arriving at their 200-hour teacher trainings far more prepared than their peers. The philosophy depth, anatomy grounding and diverse practice vocabulary provided here is exactly what TT programmes build from.

What Our Guests Say

Discover What Our Guests Have to Say

Hear directly from those who have journeyed with us toward better health, peace and personal growth.

The 14-day retreat at Vedanjana was the most profound experience of my life — and I do not say that lightly. The Yin yoga sessions unlocked things in my body I had been carrying for years. The Bhagavad Gita study changed how I see every aspect of my life. I left with not just a practice, but a philosophy to live by.

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Priya Nair Ji

14 Days Yoga & Meditation Retreat

I came to Vedanjana's 14-day programme as preparation for my 200-hour teacher training. It was the best decision I could have made. I arrived at training already grounded in philosophy, anatomy and diverse asana styles — while many of my fellow trainees were encountering these for the first time. The Rishikesh environment adds something that no urban training can replicate.

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James Whitfield Ji

14 Days Yoga Retreat — Teacher Preparation

Week one I felt I was arriving. Week two I felt I was becoming. That is the only way I can describe it. The Kundalini practices were things I had been curious about for years — approached here safely, with real grounding. The Ganges pilgrimage on Day 10 was unlike anything I had ever experienced. I wept without knowing why. I came home different.

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Sabine Müller Ji

14 Days Deep Immersion Retreat

The Ayurvedic consultation on Day 2 transformed my understanding of my own body — I learned I had been practising in ways that were increasing imbalance rather than reducing it. The teachers reformulated my practice around my constitution and within days the difference was palpable. The Yoga Nidra sessions alone were worth the entire journey to Rishikesh.

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Rohan Mehta Ji

14 Days Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat

Course Fee Inclusions

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Fully Included

Everything covered in your course fee

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Accommodation (Private or Twin-Sharing)

13 Nights — comfortable rooms in Rishikesh

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Daily Yoga Sessions — Six Disciplines

Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Kundalini, Yoga Nidra & Pranayama

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3 Ayurvedic Vegetarian Meals Daily

Breakfast, lunch and dinner — freshly prepared sattvic food, dosha-adjusted where relevant

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Bhagavad Gita & Philosophy Sessions

All 18 chapters over 14 days with evening satsang and teacher Q&A

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Ayurvedic Constitutional Consultation

One-on-one session with an Ayurvedic practitioner — Day 2 of the retreat

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Sacred Ganges Pilgrimage

Half-day excursion to the Ganges — guided pilgrimage and Ganga Aarti on Day 10

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Advanced Anatomy & Teaching Methodology

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Shatkarma Cleansing — Full Series

Including Nauli and advanced practices introduced progressively

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Yoga Mats, Blocks, Straps, Bolsters & Study Materials

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Free Wi-Fi on the Premises

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Certificate of Completion

Presented at the closing ceremony on Day 14

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Not Included

Outside the course fee

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Airport or Station Transfers

Available on request at additional cost

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Personal Laundry

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Personal Purchases & Extras

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Additional Ayurvedic Treatments (optional add-on)

Abhyanga, Shirodhara and other therapies available at additional cost

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International Travel & Visa Fees

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of experience do I need for the 14-day retreat?

At least 6 months of regular yoga practice is recommended — the 14-day programme introduces Kundalini awakening practices, advanced pranayama, Nauli kriya and deep Yin yoga, all of which require some prior physical and breath awareness. If you have completed our 7-day retreat or have a solid personal practice, you are ready. If you are newer to yoga, we recommend starting with the 3-day or 7-day programme first.

How is the 14-day retreat different from the 7-day retreat?

The 7-day retreat is a thorough one-week immersion covering Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Shatkarma, pranayama, anatomy and philosophy (Yoga Sutras). The 14-day programme goes significantly deeper: it adds Yin yoga, Kundalini awakening, Yoga Nidra, full Bhagavad Gita study, an Ayurvedic constitutional consultation and a sacred Ganges pilgrimage. It is structured in four progressive phases and covers more disciplines in greater depth across every dimension of yoga practice.

Is the 14-day retreat good preparation for yoga teacher training?

Yes — it is one of the most common reasons guests choose the 14-day programme. The depth of philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and diverse asana vocabulary covered here maps directly onto what 200-hour teacher training programmes are built around. Many guests report arriving at their training with a clear advantage over classmates who are encountering these concepts for the first time.

What is the Ganges pilgrimage included in the programme?

On Day 10, the afternoon programme is replaced by a half-day guided pilgrimage to the sacred Ganges. This includes a walk through Rishikesh's temple ghats, a ritual bathing ceremony, and participation in the evening Ganga Aarti — the daily fire ceremony on the riverbank that has been performed in Rishikesh for centuries. Guests consistently describe this as the most emotionally significant experience of the retreat.

What does the Ayurvedic consultation involve?

On Day 2, each guest has a one-on-one session with our resident Ayurvedic practitioner to determine their Prakriti (constitutional type — Vata, Pitta or Kapha). This informs personalised dietary guidance, adjustments to the yoga practice style, and recommendations for daily routine. The kitchen also adjusts elements of your meals accordingly throughout the 14 days. No prior knowledge of Ayurveda is required.

What is included in the fee?

Accommodation (13 nights), 3 Ayurvedic vegetarian meals daily, all yoga sessions across six disciplines, theory and philosophy sessions, Ayurvedic consultation, Shatkarma cleansing, Ganges pilgrimage, yoga mats and all props, study materials, and a certificate of completion. Airport transfers are available at additional cost.

How do I book and what happens after?

Complete the booking form and pay a 10% token online. You will receive a confirmation by email within 24 hours. Our team will contact you with arrival details, a preparation guide, what to pack, and recommended pre-retreat reading. The balance is due on arrival at the centre. With only two start dates per month and a maximum of 10 guests, places for the 14-day retreat book up several weeks in advance.

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14 Day Yoga &
Meditation Retreat

Fourteen Days of
Complete Transformation