3, 5 & 7 Day Healing Retreat in Rishikesh, India
Maunvan's healing retreat in Rishikesh is a residential ashram program for people who need more than a holiday. If you are carrying stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, or emotional exhaustion — or if you are going through a difficult season and need a safe, structured space to recover — this is a place designed for exactly that. Choose from 3-day, 5-day, or 7-day formats, each combining sound healing with singing bowls and gongs, Reiki, chakra balancing, pranayama breathwork, yoga nidra, and guided meditation in a Himalayan forest above the Ganga valley.
Maunvan is among the best wellness retreats in Rishikesh for genuine mental and emotional restoration — not a schedule packed with activities, but a quiet, unhurried ashram where the work can actually land. One all-inclusive fee covers your room, all meals, every session, and personal practitioner guidance from Dr. Yogi Vijay Rayal and the Maunvan team. Groups stay at a maximum of 12. New batches begin every Monday.
What is a Healing Retreat at Maunvan?
People arrive at Maunvan carrying very different things. Some come after months of burnout — overworked, emotionally depleted, unable to rest even when they stop. Some are navigating anxiety, low mood, or the quiet weight of depression that never quite lifts.
Some have been through grief, loss, or illness and need a space that is genuinely supportive rather than simply stimulating. Others come as practitioners who already meditate or do yoga, and who understand that certain things cannot be shifted through effort alone — they need to be received, felt, and released.
What makes this a genuinely effective mental health wellness retreat is the combination of structure and spaciousness. The program is not about filling every hour with activity — it is about creating the right conditions so that the body's own intelligence can do what it already knows how to do.
Sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls and gongs works directly on the nervous system, shifting the body out of fight-or-flight into deep rest. Reiki and chakra work address the energetic dimension of distress. Pranayama regulates the breath — and through it, the mind. Yoga Nidra delivers the physiological equivalent of deep sleep in 45 minutes of guided rest.
As a mental wellness retreat in Rishikesh, Maunvan takes the emotional dimension of the work seriously — not as an add-on, but as the centre. Practitioners here are experienced in working with people going through difficult periods. The ashram itself — a forested ridge above the Ganga valley, away from the noise of town — creates conditions for genuine quiet that most people have not experienced in years. Many participants describe the environment as the most significant part of the entire stay, independent of any formal session.
Maunvan is among the most accessible self healing retreats in the Himalayas — all-inclusive, small groups of maximum 12, open to complete beginners. No prior experience of any modality is needed. Those looking for a more asana-focused program can explore our yoga retreat in Rishikesh. See all programs on our Retreats page or learn about the practitioners who lead this work.
When Can I Book? — Retreat Dates & Prices 2026 / 2027
New batches begin every Monday throughout the year. You choose how many days — 3, 5, or 7 — starting from any available date. Rolling intake all year, limited to a maximum of 12 participants per batch.
| Start Date | 3 Days (Single / Sharing) | 5 Days (Single / Sharing) | 7 Days (Single / Sharing) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 12 Oct 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 19 Oct 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 26 Oct 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 02 Nov 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 09 Nov 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 16 Nov 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 23 Nov 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 30 Nov 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 07 Dec 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 14 Dec 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 21 Dec 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 28 Dec 2026 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 04 Jan 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 25 Jan 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 01 Feb 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 08 Feb 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 15 Feb 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 22 Feb 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 01 Mar 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 08 Mar 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 15 Mar 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 22 Mar 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 29 Mar 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 05 Apr 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 12 Apr 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 19 Apr 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 26 Apr 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 03 May 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 07 Jun 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 | |
| 06 Sep 2027 | $138 / $120 | $230 / $200 | $322 / $280 |
All fees are all-inclusive — accommodation, 3 meals/day, all healing sessions & practitioner guidance. Max 12 participants per batch.
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
The healing retreat schedule is built to support genuine restoration — not to fill every hour with activity. Rest, silence, and unstructured time are as much a part of the design as the formal sessions. The day begins early to make use of the pre-dawn hours, the quietest and most receptive time of day.
45 minutes of Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Kapalabhati breathwork, followed by 20 minutes of silent sitting meditation. Sets the tone for the entire day.
60 minutes of gentle Hatha yoga — not a full asana practice but a mindful, slow movement session designed to open the body and prepare the energy channels for the day's healing work.
Warm sattvic vegetarian meal prepared according to Ayurvedic principles — light, nourishing, and supportive of the healing process.
90-minute group sound bath using Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, and gongs. Participants lie in savasana while the practitioner moves through the room, working with resonance and vibration to release held tension in the body and nervous system.
Unstructured time for rest, journaling, walking in the ashram forest, or simply being quiet. Integration time is considered an essential part of the healing process, not a gap in the schedule.
The main sattvic meal of the day. Served in silence or with gentle conversation — participants choose.
Individual or small-group Reiki sessions and chakra balancing work. Sessions are conducted one-on-one to allow the practitioner to focus on each participant's specific energetic needs.
45-minute guided Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) — a body-scan practice that produces deep physiological rest while maintaining conscious awareness. One of the most powerful healing practices available.
Light sattvic dinner. The evening is largely unstructured — journaling, reading, or early rest. Lights out by 9:30 PM to honour the early morning schedule.
What Healing Modalities Are Included?
The healing retreat at Maunvan draws from several complementary traditions — each addressing a different dimension of the human system, and each supporting the others.
What's Included in the Healing Retreat Fee?
One fee covers everything. No hidden extras, no per-session charges.
Accommodation at Maunvan Ashram
Maunvan ashram sits on a forested ridge above the Ganga valley in the Himalayan foothills — genuinely away from the noise of central Rishikesh town. Your room is your retreat base: simple, clean, and built to support deep rest and recovery rather than distraction. Accommodation is fully included in all healing retreat fees.
Accommodation is included in all healing retreat fees. No extra charges for room use, early check-in (subject to availability), or late departure on the final day. Towels and bedding are provided.
Why Is Maunvan Among the Best Wellness Retreats in Rishikesh?
Rishikesh has many wellness centres. Here is what makes Maunvan different — not as marketing claims, but as specific, verifiable decisions about how this place is run and who it is genuinely designed for.
A Healing Retreat for Depression, Anxiety & Mental Wellness
Maunvan is not a clinical facility — it is an ashram. But many people who arrive here are dealing with what clinicians would recognise as depression, anxiety, chronic stress, or emotional shutdown.
They come because conventional approaches — therapy, medication, structured rest — have not been enough on their own, or because they sense that what they need is not more talking but a different quality of experience: stillness, nature, breath, sound, and the kind of care that is unhurried and genuinely attentive.
As a mental health retreat for depression and anxiety, this program works through several interconnected pathways. Sound healing has a direct physiological effect on the nervous system — it is not metaphor. The low frequencies of Tibetan bowls and gongs slow brainwave activity from beta (active thinking) into alpha and theta states — the same states associated with deep meditation and the onset of natural sleep. For someone who has been living in chronic stress or low mood, this shift — experienced in the body, not just understood intellectually — can be significant.
Pranayama, specifically Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Bhramari (humming bee breath), has a direct calming effect on the autonomic nervous system — used in evidence-based clinical research for anxiety and autonomic balance. Yoga Nidra is used in some Veterans Administration hospitals in the United States for PTSD and sleep disorders. These are not exotic practices; they are ancient techniques whose mechanisms are now understood in contemporary scientific terms.
This mental health wellness retreat is not a replacement for psychiatric care, and we are clear about that. But for people who are stable and functioning, who want to address the root conditions of distress through traditional yogic and healing practices in a natural environment, Maunvan offers something genuinely difficult to find elsewhere — at this level of accessibility, in this kind of setting.
How to Prepare for Your Healing Retreat
No elaborate preparation is needed — the retreat is designed to work from wherever you are when you arrive. But a few simple steps in the days before you come will help you settle in faster and get more from the experience.
- → Reduce alcohol and caffeine gradually
- → Begin going to bed 30 minutes earlier each night
- → Spend time outdoors — even brief daily walks help
- → Reduce screen time in the evenings
- → Loose, comfortable clothing (light layers)
- → A journal and pen — integration needs somewhere to land
- → A shawl or light blanket for sessions
- → Personal toiletries; towels and bedding are provided
- → Work devices, if possible — or set clear boundaries
- → Expectations of what healing should look like
- → The habit of filling every quiet moment
- → Arrive in Rishikesh by 4:00 PM on your start Monday
- → Nearest airports: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) — 35 km
- → Nearest railhead: Haridwar — 25 km from Rishikesh
- → Ashram is in Tapovan, above central Rishikesh
A residential healing retreat in Rishikesh — 3, 5, or 7 days — combining sound healing (Tibetan singing bowls, gongs), Reiki, chakra balancing, pranayama, yoga nidra, and guided meditation. Himalayan forest ashram. Fully all-inclusive from $120. Maximum 12 participants. All levels. Rolling intake — new batches every Monday.
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