Residential retreats · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Yoga retreats in the Himalayas
Traditional Hatha yoga, breathwork, forest and mountain, hosted in the pines above Shimla by Utkrisht Yoga, the school that has taught here in the open air for years. Small groups, satvik food, and a practice you take home.
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Why Shimla
The Queen of Hills, at 2,200 metres
Known as the Queen of Hills, Shimla is ringed by pine, cedar and oak forest at over 2,200 metres. The fresh mountain air, the quiet, and the trees at the door create the environment yoga and meditation were made for.
Away from the noise of city life, the Himalayas invite you to slow down and breathe deeply. Every sunrise becomes a new beginning, every forest trail becomes a meditation, and every breath becomes a step toward healing.
The retreats run at Fairmount Shimla Forest Greens on the wooded ridge at Navbahar. The practice hall, the forest and the trailheads all within walking distance.
About Utkrisht Yoga
Transforming Lives Through Yoga
Utkrisht Yoga is a yoga and wellness community committed to sharing the authentic teachings of yoga in a simple, practical and accessible way: traditional Hatha yoga, meditation, breathwork and holistic wellness, taught from Shimla.
Combining ancient yogic wisdom with a modern understanding of health, the school builds experiences that support physical vitality, mental clarity, emotional balance and spiritual growth. Transforming Lives Through Yoga is more than a motto. It is the purpose.
"Yoga is not just something we practice. It is a way of living, with awareness, compassion, balance and purpose."
Pragya Mittal
Embodiment facilitator
Rajesh
Yoga teacher
Sharik Chauhan
Yoga instructor
From the mat
What students say about learning here
Not reviews of this retreat, which has not run yet. These are people who learned from the same teachers, quoted from the school's Google listing and website.
I had never done yoga before and Utkrisht Yoga has helped me progress so quickly. I got everything I needed — a little bit of work-out to break some sweat, strong stretch and deep relaxation at the end. It truly is both body and mind yoga.
Great experience with the yoga trainers, who gave me a personalized plan based on my body issues. Not only has my posture started to improve but my overall health has gone up a notch.
I am retired from the nursing profession and I am enjoying my yoga journey. After joining yoga classes under the guidance of Umesh sir I am feeling physically, mentally and emotionally gratified. I think every age group should join yoga and enjoy the journey.
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