Journey to Serenity in the foothills of the Himalayas

21st – 28th March 2026. Rishikesh, India

This retreat offers the space to step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with what truly matters. Nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Himalayas, you'll have the opportunity to unwind, nourish yourself with Ayurvedic treatments, deepen your yoga practice, and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace. Over the course of this transformative week, you'll balance your mind, body, and soul through Yoga, evening Sound Baths, Meditation, Pranayama, and holistic Ayurvedic healing.

Picture yourself returning home after just 7 days feeling more relaxed, centred, and reconnected to who you truly are. After a week spent fully immersed in your practice and self-care, where your mind is clearer, your body feels at ease, and you’re more energised than you’ve felt in a long time. This retreat isn’t about a complete life overhaul, but about creating space for balance, peace, and clarity—so you can bring these qualities back into your everyday life.

It’s your opportunity to press pause, reset, and reconnect in a way that feels both deeply nurturing and transformative.

“After just 7 days, I felt more relaxed, centred, and reconnected to myself than I had in years.”

Why This Retreat Might Be Exactly What You Need

You're juggling a lot—career, family, endless responsibilities. You keep telling yourself you need a break, but it never quite happens.

This retreat is your chance to:

• Rest deeply

• Reconnect with your inner calm

• Create space for clarity and inspiration

• Step into stillness and find your breath again

A Retreat Created with Intention

This is Claire’s 7th signature retreat at Veda5, an award winning Ayurvedic wellness centre in the hills above the Ganges, it’s more than just a retreat—it’s a return to yourself in one of the most spiritually charged places on earth.

Claire travels to Rishikesh several times a year and knows the place, the people, and the practices deeply, and has curated a week that is grounding, restorative, and soul-nourishing.

What Makes This Retreat Unique

Unlike typical yoga holidays, this retreat is:

• Rooted in authentic Indian traditions

• Infused with sound healing using Himalayan bowls

• Carefully balanced to offer structure and space

• Guided by a teacher who creates real connection and community

“We arrived as strangers and left as soul family.”

A Typical Day

• Morning
  Mindful Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama (breathwork)

• Daytime
  Ayurvedic treatments, rest, journaling, or lounging by the pool

• Evening
  Slow flow yoga followed by a deep, immersive sound bath

• Plus
  Time to visit local temples, walk in nature, or sip chai on your balcony with views of the mountains

What You'll Gain

• A deep reconnection with your yoga and meditation practice

• Clarity around your personal and spiritual direction

• Tools to manage life’s challenges with more ease

• A renewed sense of inner peace and vitality

Accommodation & Food

You’ll stay in a spacious en-suite room with a private balcony, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Whether you choose a private or shared room, every space is peaceful, spotless, and designed for deep rest.

All meals are home-cooked, vegetarian (with vegan options) and freshly prepared using Ayurvedic principles. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of nourishing dishes — think colourful vegetable curries, wholesome dhals, fresh chutneys, rice dishes, salads, light soups, homemade breads, and Ayurvedic desserts.

Everything is made from scratch with love and care. It’s not just delicious — it’s a deeply supportive and cleansing way to nourish your body, helping you feel lighter, clearer, and more energised.

What’s Included

• 2 x Daily Yoga & Meditation Sessions (approx. 4 hours total)

• Evening Sound Baths

• 2 Ayurvedic Treatments

• Accommodation at Veda 5 Wellness Retreat

• 3 Nourishing Ayurvedic Vegetarian Meals per day

• Sunset Aarti Ceremony at the River Ganges - please note there will be no yoga on this evening.

• Transfers from Dehradun Airport (DED)

Not Included

• Flights (international + internal)

• Visa (approx. £30 online)

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Investment

• £1545 – Private Room (Single Occupancy)

• £1345 – Shared Room (Twin/Double)

• Deposit: £350 to secure your place

Spaces are limited. Early booking is recommended.

Travel Info

• Fly into Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport)

• Take a short internal flight to Dehradun Airport (DED) (~40 minutes)

• Private car transfer to Veda 5 (included in your retreat package)

Full travel guidance provided upon booking.

Meet Your Teacher: Claire Wilkinson

Claire is a London-based yoga teacher, Reiki Master, sound healer and retreat leader. She’s been guiding retreats in India since 2018 and brings over two decades of experience to her teaching.

Her style is intuitive, soulful, and grounded. She creates a space where everyone feels safe, seen, and supported on their journey inward.

Testimonial from previous guest

“I travelled to beautiful Veda5 to spend a week on retreat with Claire. It was my first time travelling to India as well as practising with Claire. As soon as I arrived, Claire immediately made me welcome and I knew I had made a good decision.

The whole retreat ran so smoothly, it felt like we were in paradise — the location, the food and the very authentic experience, of being in spiritual Rishikesh. The yoga was accessible, yet challenging enough for those with a strong practice. We finished each day with a relaxing sound bath in the midst of the beautiful Himalayas. 

“Claire was an amazing host throughout. I left feeling the retreat in a wonderful place and was very grateful to Claire and her warm energy. If you get the opportunity to go on retreat with Claire, take it. You will be very grateful for having had the experience.” Scott

Travel Information:​
You will need a visa to travel to India. The application is 30 days before. You can apply online and its around £30
Vaccinations needed for travel to India: Tetanus, Cholera, Typhoid, Hepatitis A - Please check with your travel clinic

BOOKING TERMS + CANCELLATION POLICY

It is a condition of this holiday that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance which includes cancellation insurance. None of us can predict unexpected events in our lives: illness, family emergencies, work conflicts, etc. By purchasing a comprehensive plan, you will ensure being covered in full should you need to cancel after the said cancellation period which is the 22nd January 2026 Please note, you will need comprehensive travel insurance just like you would on any other trip.
Cancellation: Your booking is secure once your deposit of £350 has been paid. Please note that the deposit is non refundable. The full balance will be due 8 weeks before the retreat starts. This amount depends on whether you have a single or shared room. This payment covers your accommodation, food costs, transfers and excursions with the venue. In the very unlikely event that I am unable to teach the retreat at short notice, for severe illness or bereavement, I reserve the right to find a replacement teacher. In this situation no refunds will be issued. Cancellations made by you after the deadline will not be refunded or transferred to another retreat under any circumstances.