By: THOUSIF Inc. - INDIA
– Location: Near Rishikesh, Himalayan foothills – Focus: Luxury Hatha yoga, Ayurveda, meditation – Duration: 2+ nights; 5–21-day programs – Cost: USD 490/night (double, breakfast); USD 320 USD/5 days – Highlights: Personalized wellness, Ganges views, organic meals
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– Location: Coimbatore, Velliangiri foothills – Focus: Inner Engineering, Hatha yoga, meditation – Duration: 3–7 days – Cost: USD 120 – USD 240 – Highlights: Dhyanalinga temple, spiritual immersion
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– Location: Rishikesh, Ganges banks – Focus: Hatha yoga, Ganga Aarti, spiritual talks – Duration: 2–30 days – Cost: USD 10 – USD 50/day – Highlights: Budget-friendly, authentic ashram experience
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– Location: Neyyar Dam, Trivandrum – Focus: Classical Sivananda yoga, meditation – Duration: 2 weeks–1 month – Cost: USD 15/day – Highlights: Affordable, structured daily yoga
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– Location: McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala – Focus: Tibetan Buddhist meditation, gentle yoga – Duration: 3–10 days – Cost: Donation-based (USD 50 – USD 100 suggested) – Highlights: Himalayan serenity, Buddhist teachings
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– Location: Mysore, Karnataka – Focus: Ashtanga yoga, teacher training – Duration: 1 week–1 month – Cost: USD 300 – USD 600/week – Highlights: Intensive Ashtanga, authentic lineage
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– Location: Anjuna, Goa – Focus: Ashtanga yoga, retreats with global teachers – Duration: 7–14 days – Cost: USD 1,000 – USD 1,500/week – Highlights: Beach proximity, vibrant community
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– Location: Arambol, Goa – Focus: Iyengar yoga, alignment-focused – Duration: 5–10 days – Cost: USD 400 – USD 700 – Highlights: Precise instruction, Himalayan retreats option
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– Location: Pune, Maharashtra – Focus: Dynamic meditation, yoga, Zen practices – Duration: 1–14 days – Cost: USD 30 – USD 100/day – Highlights: Modern facilities, diverse workshops
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– Location: Bangalore, Karnataka – Focus: Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation – Duration: 3–7 days – Cost: USD 100 – USD 300 – Highlights: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's teachings, lush campus
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Notes: Costs are approximate (2025 rates). All offer vegetarian meals, English-speaking instructors, and foreigner-friendly environments—book in advance, especially for peak seasons (October to March).