Two Weeks in an Ashram: A Day-by-Day Account of the 14-Day Retreat Structure
Key Takeaways • Fourteen days lets the retreat routine move past novelty: practice deepens in the second week as the body stops resisting the schedule.
• The 14-day retreat at Sanskar Yogashala starts from $699, as published by the school. • Days are anchored by two practice sessions, sattvic meals and evening meditation in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh.
Week one: settling into the routine The first days are an adjustment: earlier waking, simpler food, and two practice sessions a day. By day four or five, sleep usually deepens and the morning meditation stops feeling like an effort of will. The 14 days yoga retreat in rishikesh keeps the same daily skeleton throughout, adding one-to-one time and excursions — Ganga aarti, waterfall walks — between the anchor sessions.
• Days 1-3: orientation, gentle load, routine learning • Days 4-7: full practice load, first personal practice guidance
Week two: depth over novelty With the routine automatic, the second week is where teachers adjust individual practice. The retreat teachers at a rishikesh ashram — the founding teachers of Sanskar Yogashala — use the longer stay to correct alignment habits and set a home-practice plan for after the retreat.
• Days 8-11: deeper pranayama and longer meditations • Days 12-14: home-practice planning and closing routine
What two weeks is not
A retreat is not a certification course. There is no teaching practicum and no Yoga Alliance certificate at the end; students who decide to certify usually return for the 200-hour training.
Fees and Durations (as published by the school) • 100-hour TTC: $549 for 12 days • 200-hour TTC: $799 for 24 days • 300-hour TTC: $899 for 28 days • 500-hour TTC: $1,499-$2,199 for 49 nights • Kundalini 200-hour tiers: $799 / $1,199 / $1,399 • Retreats: 3 days $150-$250, 5 days from $350, 14 days from $699 • Ashram stay: Rs 1,500 per day including a yoga class and three sattvic meals
Frequently Asked Questions How much does the 14-day retreat cost? From $699 as published by the school. What is included in the retreat fee? As published: accommodation, three sattvic meals daily and the full retreat programme; confirm current inclusions on the retreat page before booking. Can beginners join a 14-day retreat? Yes. The first week is sequenced as an on-ramp, and teachers adjust the load individually. What should I pack? Comfortable practice clothes for two sessions a day, a warm layer for early mornings, and any personal medication; mats and props are provided at the school. How do I reach the school? Fly to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport (about 21 km) or take a train to Haridwar, then a taxi to Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh. Sanskar Yogashala — Yogi House, Upper Tapovan, Near Deccan Valley, Badrinath Road, Rishikesh 249192, Uttarakhand, India. Website: sanskaryogashala.com