6 nights, 7 days
15 person retreat
Highlights
Small group — max 15 guests, personally taught by both teachers
Daily Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin yoga, plus a hands-on Thai Yoga Massage workshop
Sacred excursions: Ganga Aarti, sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple, and the Devprayag confluence
Earn 20 hours of YACEP continuing education credit
German-speaking support available — Hannah is a native German speaker
Details
"At the Source" is a 6-night, 7-day yoga retreat in Rishikesh, India — the town on the banks of the Ganga where yoga's living tradition began. It's built for certified yoga teachers and experienced practitioners who want to deepen their practice at its roots, not spend a week by a pool. Each day centers on a full arc of practice: morning Hatha or Vinyasa to build heat and awareness, evening Yin to soften and integrate. Alongside the daily sessions, we run a hands-on Thai Yoga Massage workshop and open conversations on alignment, adjustment, and how philosophy actually shows up in how you teach and practice — not just as theory. Beyond the mat, the week moves through Rishikesh itself: the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony on the riverbank, a sunrise climb to Kunjapuri Temple overlooking the Himalayan foothills, and a visit to the sacred confluence at Devprayag, where two rivers become the Ganga. These aren't sightseeing add-ons — they're part of how the week builds toward something felt, not just learned. We keep the group small, capped at 15 people, and both of us — Ankit Chauhan and Hannah Pfeffer, E-RYT 500 — teach every session personally. Nothing is handed off to rotating staff. Teachers who complete the retreat can log 20 hours of YACEP continuing education credit. And if English isn't your first language, Hannah is a native German speaker and happy to support you directly in German throughout the week. This isn't designed around beginners discovering yoga for the first time — it's for people who already have a practice and want to trace it back to where it started. That said, a strong, consistent home practice matters more than a specific certification, so if you're unsure whether this is the right level for you, reach out before booking.
Venue
Devlok Homes Rishikesh
4.9 ★ 87 Reviews
Devlok Homes is a highly-rated 3-star property in the Lakshman Jhula area of Rishikesh, located on the opposite side of Uttarakhand Gramin Bank. The homestay features an open yoga terrace, river views, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, making it a popular choice for wellness and leisure travelers.
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Accommodation
Private Room
5 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$1,105 USD total
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Accommodation is a few steps from the Ganga in Laxman Jhula — comfortable and authentic rather than a resort. We take over the whole property for the group. Every room has a private bathroom. Shared options are only available for friends or couples. Text us to see the options. The venue includes a dedicated yoga hall with natural light and a rooftop terrace with Himalayan views.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian
All meals are vegetarian, home-style Indian cooking, prepared fresh daily using local, seasonal ingredients. Meals are timed around the practice schedule — light and easy to digest before morning sessions, more substantial in the evening. Vegan and gluten-free adjustments are available on request; just let us know when you book.
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Host
Hannah Pfeffer
Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
You've been doing everything right — and still, something feels off. The success is real, but so is the exhaustion. The to-do list is endless, your body is tense, and somewhere along the way you've lo...
2 languages
English and Deutsch
Teaching for 2 months
Joined Insight Timer in May 2026
What's Included
6 nights accommodation
All meals (vegetarian, with dietary adjustments available)
Daily Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin yoga sessions
Thai Yoga Massage workshop
Alignment, adjustment & philosophy sessions
Ganga Aarti ceremony excursion
Sunrise excursion to Kunjapuri Temple
Excursion to the Devprayag confluence
20 hours of YACEP continuing education credit
Personal teaching from Ankit Chauhan and Hannah Pfeffer, E-RYT 500
Not Included
Flights to and from India
Airport transfers (available on request — ask before booking)
Travel insurance
Optional personal expenses (shopping, additional excursions, etc.)
FAQs
Guest requirements
This retreat is suitable for practitioners with some experience – both certified teachers and experienced students. There's no strict certification requirement, but you should be comfortable with a full daily practice schedule. If you're newer to yoga and unsure whether the pace is right for you, reach out before booking — we're happy to talk it through.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
