The Yoga & Movement Retreat is designed to help you return to your body, breath, and natural rhythm through structured practice, mindful exploration, and embodied expression.
Across four nights and five days, the retreat releases stress from the nervous system, brings alignment to the body, and restores a deep sense of presence — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Rather than treating yoga as only a workout or discipline, this retreat blends Iyengar alignment, intuitive movement, Yin, meditation, creativity, and nature so that you experience yoga as a complete whole — breath, body, expression, stillness, and self-awareness.
By the time you leave, your mind feels clearer, your breath deeper, and your body more alive and connected.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL & GROUNDING
Arrival • Settling • Nervous System Reset
Check-in & settle into your room
Opening Session — meet your facilitators
Evening Yoga Nidra with Ashish: A soft landing to slow down, release travel fatigue & prepare for the journey.
DAY 2: ALIGNMENT & FLOW
Structure • Strength • Softening
Morning
Iyengar Yoga with Pawan Ji
Movement with Amit
Afternoon
Pottery Session with Shivani — grounding through clay
Evening
Sound Healing with Ramana & Prabhat
A day of alignment, breath, flow & gentle emotional release.
DAY 3: ROOTS & CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Foundation • Rhythm • Exploration
Morning
Iyengar Yoga
Movement with Amit
Afternoon
Cooking Class: mindful cooking & sattvic nourishment/Free time to explore Rishikesh.
Evening / Sunset
Ganga Aarti Experience
A day to explore, express & connect with the sacred flow of Rishikesh.
DAY 4: EXPANSION & EXPRESSION
Freedom • Openness • Community
Morning
Iyengar Yoga
Movement
Afternoon
Journaling + Free Exploration
Forest trails, sun terraces, Tapovan cafés.
Evening
Yin Yoga with Krystal
Open Mic Night
A light, expressive evening filled with community, music & connection.
DAY 5: INTEGRATION & FAREWELL
Clarity • Completion • Renewal
Morning
Closing Movement Session
Integration Journaling
11:00 AM
Farewell Brunch & Check-out
Leave with renewed clarity, deeper breath, a relaxed body & a grounded mind.
Focus Areas:
Postural Alignment & Body Awareness
Nervous System Reset & Stress Release
Breath, Expression & Mobility
Mindfulness & Inner Stability
Community, Creativity & Joy
Personalized Approach:
To ensure each participant receives what they truly need:
Individual check-in at arrival to understand physical condition, energy levels, and goals
Variation options available during movement and yoga to suit beginners and intermediate practitioners
Flexible schedule allowing room for rest, nature, and self-paced exploration
Everyone is supported to listen to their body rather than chase performance.
Holistic Healing Methods:
Iyengar Yoga & Alignment Practices
Daily sessions focused on posture, joint mobility, precision and strength to restore structural balance.
Movement & Somatic Expression
Guided flow sessions with Amit to deepen the mind–body connection, unlock stored emotions, and reconnect with natural movement.
Pranayama & Breathwork
Techniques to regulate energy, improve focus, relieve anxiety, and develop inner stillness.
Meditation & Yoga Nidra
Practices to release mental fatigue, reset the nervous system, and cultivate deep inner rest.
Yin & Restorative Yoga
Slow stretch-based sessions for softening tissues, improving flexibility, and releasing emotional tension.
Sound Healing
A soothing evening journey to help the body integrate movement and settle into deep calm.
Pottery Meditation (optional)
Clay-based grounding to connect the hands, senses, and nervous system — ideal for people who heal through creativity and touch.
Aavya Rise is a boutique women's wellness retreat nestled in Kerala's serene countryside near Kochi. The center specializes in holistic programs designed to support women’s health, offering therapies for hormonal balance, detox, fertility, and emotional well-being. Programs are supervised by women practitioners who provide personalized Ayurvedic consultations, naturopathic coaching, yoga, and meditation. Accommodations feature tranquil garden villas and cozy cottages with a calm, feminine energy. Daily routines include gentle yoga, pranayama, breathwork, detox therapies such as herbal massages and steam, and nutritious plant-based meals crafted to support hormonal health. Additional offerings include workshops on menstrual care, emotional healing, and self-love rituals. With attentive care, a nurturing community atmosphere, and a strong focus on feminine wellness, Aavya Rise is ideal for women seeking restorative transformation in a safe and soul-nourishing environment.
Our most expansive suite, ideal for families or friends. It includes two rooms: one with a double bed, the other with twin beds. A fully equipped kitchen makes longer stays easy and comfortable. Wide windows open to panoramic views of the Himalayas, and each day begins with mountain air and forest sounds
Each session is an opportunity to explore new flavors, refine your cooking skills, and enjoy the meditative process of preparing delicious meals.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
