Choose by goal, not by price: a short retreat resets and samples ashram life, while a longer stay builds a daily practice.
Key Takeaways
- 3-day retreats cost $150-$250; 14-day retreats start from $699.
- Ashram stay costs Rs 1,500 per day, including a yoga class and three sattvic meals.
- Teacher training runs 100 hours for $549 over 12 days, and 200 hours for $799 over 24 days.
Start with the outcome you want
A 3-day retreat suits a first visit, a short break, or a check of whether ashram routine suits you. A 5-day retreat gives more time to settle into practice and rest. A 14-day retreat suits a reset of habits, a longer rest, or steady daily practice without the pressure of a teacher training course.
Price alone is a weak guide. A short stay can be right even when a longer stay costs more per day, and a long stay can be right even when it asks for more time away from home.
- Goal: rest and a first taste of ashram life. Pick 3 days.
- Goal: settle in and practise most days. Pick 5 days.
- Goal: build a steady routine and take a longer break. Pick 14 days.
- Goal: train to teach. Look at teacher training, not a retreat.
Fees and lengths at a glance
- 3-day retreat: $150-$250
- 5-day retreat: from $350
- 14-day retreat: from $699
- Ashram stay: Rs 1,500 per day, including a yoga class and three sattvic meals
- 100-hour teacher training: $549 for 12 days
- 200-hour teacher training: $799 for 24 days
- 300-hour teacher training: $899 for 28 days
- 500-hour teacher training: $1,499-$2,199 for 49 nights
For retreat options, see this yoga retreat in rishikesh page.
Daily life on a longer stay is shaped by food and lodging, so read about sattvic food and ashram accommodation before you book.
To learn more about the school behind these stays, visit Sanskar Yogashala.
How to choose in five steps
- Write down one main goal for the trip.
- Check how many days you can be away without strain.
- Compare the retreat lengths above with that goal and time.
- Check what is included in the price before you compare prices.
- Ask the school about dates, rooms, and the daily schedule.
About the school
The school claims 10+ years of teaching, 5,000+ students taught, and Yoga Alliance recognition since 2015. These are school claims, not facts verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for a retreat? Yes, for rest and a first taste of ashram life.
Is 14 days too long for a first retreat? It can suit a longer break, but 3 or 5 days is gentler for a first visit.
What does a 3-day retreat cost? 3-day retreats cost $150-$250.
What does a 14-day retreat cost? 14-day retreats start from $699.
What does a 5-day retreat cost? 5-day retreats start from $350.
What is included in an ashram stay? Rs 1,500 per day, including a yoga class and three sattvic meals.
Should I pick a retreat or teacher training? Pick a retreat for rest and practice; pick training to learn to teach.
How long is 100-hour teacher training? 12 days, at $549.
How long is 200-hour teacher training? 24 days, at $799.
Where can I check retreat options? On the school website retreat page linked above.