Yoga for Beginners Retreat in Rishikesh
A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga retreat in Rishikesh combining simple asana, breathwork and peaceful ashram living beside the sacred Ganges river.
A Gentle Beginning to Yoga in Rishikesh
No experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to begin.
New to yoga? Start with the truth: yoga isn't only asana. Poses are one limb of yoga, not the whole of it — yoga is the inner science of discovering your true self. In this one-week residential course in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, you'll discover what yoga really is and how it can change your whole life.
The course focuses on understanding before intensity: Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Pranayama, yogic purification, meditation, mantra chanting, yoga philosophy and relaxation. It helps with physical issues like joint pain, stiffness, weakness and low energy, and mental ones like stress, tension and anxiety — while improving your breathing, energy and metabolism.
The biggest challenge for beginners is consistency, so our teachers guide you every step of the way on how to keep practicing long after the course ends.
Yoga for Beginners Retreat — Quick Facts
“Your very first steps onto the mat, guided from day one”
“A yogic lifestyle, real understanding, and basic yoga practice done with consistency are the heart of our beginners course.”
— Acharya Siddhant
Yoga Is More Than Poses
Asana is only one of yoga's eight limbs — real yoga is a complete inner science. In your first week, you'll see why people who understand this stick with their practice for life, while people who only chase poses quit within a month.
Every technique you learn here is chosen because beginners genuinely need it: breath control before backbends, stillness before deep stretching, understanding before intensity.
Seven foundations every beginner needs before going deeper:
Correct Breathing
Learn to breathe fully before you ever attempt a challenging pose.
Joint Mobility
A gentle joint-movement series that protects you from injury for life.
Basic Pranayama
Simple breathing techniques that calm anxiety in minutes, not months.
Meditation Basics
Just five focused minutes a day, built up slowly and sustainably.
Mantra Chanting
Correct pronunciation and meaning, not just repetition.
Yoga Philosophy
Understanding why you practice, so you never lose motivation.
A Home Practice Plan
Leave with a realistic routine you'll actually keep.
Together, these seven foundations are what separate a beginner who quits after two weeks from one who builds a lifelong practice — you don't need all of them perfected, just introduced, in the right order.
“You don't need to be flexible to start yoga. You need to start yoga to become flexible.”
Living at Siddhant School of Yoga in Rishikesh
This isn't a resort with yoga on the side — it's a genuine beginner's introduction to ashram life, kept gentle enough for someone who has never done this before.
Early Mornings
6 AM wake-ups, still totally manageable for beginners.
An Open Mind
Leaving assumptions about what yoga "should" look like at the door.
Basic Consistency
Showing up to every class, even the ones that feel unfamiliar.
A Body That Moves Easier
Real, noticeable change by the end of the week.
A Mind That's Actually Calmer
Not just relaxed for an hour — genuinely steadier.
A Practice You Can Keep
A simple routine that survives your flight home.
Every advanced yogi was once a beginner who simply didn't quit.
Benefits of the Yoga for Beginners Retreat
What the Beginners Course Covers
Yogic Purification & Breath
Shatkarma · Pranayama · Bandha
Gentle purification techniques and foundational breathing practices that prepare the body and mind for deeper work.
Hatha & Gentle Asana
Joint Series · Surya Namaskar · Basic Postures
A beginner-paced sequence of postures built around correct alignment, not intensity.
Meditation & Mantra
Anapana · Chanting · Relaxation
Short, structured meditation sessions and correctly-pronounced mantra chanting to calm and center the mind.
Philosophy & Anatomy
Yoga Philosophy · Basic Anatomy · Home Practice
Understanding why you practice, plus enough anatomy to keep you safe — and a realistic plan for home.
- Introduction to yogic purification
- Types of purification practices
- Why purification matters
- Benefits of purification
- Jala Neti
- Introduction and importance of Pranayama
- Benefits of Pranayama
- Thoracic, shoulder and yogic breathing
- Kapalbhati
- Alternate nostril breathing
- Bhramari Pranayama
- Ujjayi Pranayama
- Introduction and importance of Bandha
- Mula Bandha
- Jalandhara Bandha
- Uses of Mudra
- Jnana Mudra
- Chin Mudra
- Bhairava Mudra
- Bhairavi Mudra
- Hridaya Mudra
- Nasikagra Mudra
- Definition of meditation
- Anapana meditation
- Vipassana meditation, level 1
- Mantra meditation
- Silent meditation, level 1
- Yoga Nidra
- Yogic definition of relaxation
- Scientific definition of relaxation
- Meaning of mantra
- Use of mantra
- The power of mantra
- Mantra in daily life
- Definition of yoga philosophy
- Yoga and balance
- The Pancha Kosha
- Indian culture and philosophy
- Introduction to anatomy
- Anatomy in daily life
- The cell
- Joint-movement series
- Eye exercises
- Surya Namaskar
- Shavasana
- Tadasana
- Trikonasana
- Kati Chakrasana
- Janu Sirshasana
- Bhujangasana
- Surya Namaskar A
- Padangusthasana
- Trikonasana
- Virabhadrasana I & II
- Prasarita Padottanasana
- Utkatasana
- Dandasana
- Janu Sirsasana
Why Siddhant School of Yoga Is the Right Choice for Beginners?
A Leading Pranayama Centre in Rishikesh
Pranayama is the foundation of every yogic practice. We teach it in depth so it supports your asana, meditation and healing work.
Yoga & Gratitude
Gratitude brings peace, happiness and satisfaction. It's taught as a daily practice alongside the course.
Small Groups of 10–15 Students
Every student gets personal attention.
Measure Your Growth
Clear signs and parameters to track your physical, mental and intellectual progress.
Hatha + Ashtanga Vinyasa
Hatha gives stability. Ashtanga Vinyasa builds stamina and strength.
Daily Classes
Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy and Ashtanga Vinyasa every day.
Family Environment
Teachers and staff are practitioners themselves, and students feel at home.
Siddhant School of Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200, RYS 300, RYS 500) — and this same experienced teaching team guides every retreat we run.
Upcoming Yoga for Beginners Batches
A focused 7-day residential retreat starting on the 3rd of every month.
Triple Sharing
per person
Double / Shared
per person
Private Room
per person
Fees include accommodation, three vegetarian meals daily, study material and your completion certificate. A USD 140 registration deposit secures your seat; the balance is payable on arrival. Airfare not included.
Upcoming Batches
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Daily Schedule of the Yoga for Beginners Retreat
People always want to know what the days really feel like, so here is the shape of one — calm, structured and never rushed.
Morning
5:30 – 8:00 AMWake up
Herbal tea at the dining hall
Daily yogic purification
Tratak / Om, Ganesh & Gayatri mantra chanting / prayer at the yoga hall
Pranayama / bandha / mudra
Mid-Day
8:15 AM – 12:30 PMHatha Yoga with alignment
Breakfast and karma yoga
Gratitude course for peace, happiness and all positive results
Mantra chanting / Ayurveda
Afternoon
1:00 – 4:45 PMLunch and rest
Yoga Nidra / relaxation
Philosophy with Siddhant Ji — Patanjali / chakra / Kundalini / Samadhi
Tea time
Evening
4:45 – 10:00 PMMeditation
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Dinner
Lights off
Note: This is a sample schedule and may vary according to the practitioners' needs.
What's Included, What's Not, and What To Bring
- Residential stay for the full retreat
- Course completion certificate
- Shared or private accommodation
- Attached bathroom with 24-hour hot water
- 3 healthy vegetarian meals daily
- Herbal tea 2–3 times daily
- Filtered drinking water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Yoga mat
- Neti pot and rubber neti
- Rudraksha mala
- Yoga bag
- Study materials, notebook and pen
- A short excursion trip
- Pickup from Dehradun Airport
- One Ayurvedic massage
Comfortable Stay
Sattvic Meals
Excursion
Attached BathroomA Peaceful Sanctuary to Rest, Nourish & Grow
Your living environment is crucial to your yogic transformation. At Siddhant School of Yoga, we provide clean, serene accommodation, loving ashram staff, and freshly prepared Ayurvedic nourishment to keep your body vibrant and mind tranquil.
Three Sattvic Yogic Meals Daily
Freshly prepared organic Ayurvedic vegetarian cuisine designed to purify digestion and support vigorous daily practice.
Peaceful Private & Shared Rooms
Immaculately clean rooms with attached modern bathrooms, 24/7 hot water, comfortable mattresses, and mountain views.
Sunlit Rooftop & Yoga Shala
Dedicated wooden yoga hall equipped with mats, blocks, belts, and bolsters for quiet self-practice and group sadhana.
High-Speed Wi-Fi & Laundry Services
Reliable internet throughout the ashram, on-site laundry services, filtered drinking water, and round-the-clock assistance.
What Happens After You Enquire
Send an Enquiry
Reach out via WhatsApp, call or the contact form below.
Speak With Our Team
We'll help you pick the right batch dates and room type.
Confirm Your Seat
Secure your spot with a simple booking confirmation.
Prepare for Rishikesh
Receive a pre-arrival guide with packing & travel tips.
Begin Your Retreat
Arrive in Rishikesh and start your journey with us.
Learn Directly from Dedicated Yogis
Our faculty combines decades of traditional monastic training in the Himalayas with deep scientific knowledge in biomechanics, alignment, and subtle energetic anatomy.
Siddhant Ji
Spiritual Master & Founder
Manpreet
Meditation & Mantra Guru
Sandeep
Mantra Science & Alignment
Hemlata
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
Vishal
Hatha & Ashtanga Master
Varun
Ashtanga & Hatha Instructor
Kokil Nath
Asana & Philosophy Teacher
Chittaranjan
Pranayama & Kriyas Master
Yoga for Beginners — Frequently Asked Questions
No — this course is designed specifically for people who have never practiced yoga before. Every technique is taught step by step, from the ground up, with close guidance from our teachers.
For most beginners, the real challenge isn't learning the postures — it's staying consistent once you go home. Our teachers spend time helping you build a simple, realistic practice schedule you can actually keep up with after the course ends.
No. This is a 7-day residential course focused on understanding and foundational practice, and it ends with a Siddhant School of Yoga course completion certificate — not a Yoga Alliance teaching certification. If you want to teach professionally, our 200-hour YTTC is the right next step.
Yes. Siddhant School of Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200, RYS 300, RYS 500). This particular retreat itself gives a Siddhant School of Yoga completion certificate, not a Yoga Alliance teaching certificate — only our 200-hour, 300-hour and 500-hour Teacher Training Courses lead to an official Yoga Alliance RYT credential.
Anyone with the right attitude toward learning and practicing yoga. Beyond that, we ask that you: be in good physical health, keep an open mind, commit to full attendance, follow a vegetarian diet during the course, avoid alcohol, drugs and smoking, have basic English proficiency, be between 18–60 years old, have had no surgery in the last year, and not bring children along.
Two clear color photocopies of your passport (plus the original for verification), two passport-size photos, and your visa expiry details.
Yes, an Indian Tourist e-Visa is mandatory for foreign nationals. It's also a good idea to arrange travel and health insurance before you depart.
We recommend arriving a day early. You'll check in, rest, then complete your registration form and pay any remaining balance, followed by a short tour of the yoga hall and dining area.
The day begins with a morning Hatha class (8–9 AM) and breakfast, followed by a traditional fire ceremony at 10:30 AM, a group photo and your study materials. At 3 PM there's an orientation covering teachers, syllabus, rules and goals for the retreat.
Two passport-size photos, your phone and charger, a debit card, seasonal and comfortable yoga clothing, comfortable shoes, a travel towel, and a small first-aid kit with any personal medicines. Leave expensive jewelry at home — the school isn't responsible for lost valuables.
The advance/registration deposit is non-refundable. In a genuine emergency, you can postpone to another scheduled batch within the same year by emailing us your reason. Cancellations are accepted by email at no extra charge, but the deposit itself is not refunded.
Ready to Begin Your Yoga for Beginners Journey?
Seats are limited to keep our batches small and personal. Reach out and our team will help you plan the rest.