Wellness & Yoga Retreats
Shimla
I host small mountain retreats where we practice yoga, meditate, hike, do pottery, and live simply with local food and farm stays—no yoga experience needed, just a wish to slow down and connect with nature.
Pricing Guide
3N/4D All-Inclusive Yoga & Hill Retreat
Accommodation & Vibe
- Stay: 3 Nights and 4 Days in a rustic Hillside Farm Stay (e.g., Kotkhai or Nainital Van Nivas area).
- Type: Twin-sharing basis in traditional wood-paneled rooms with basic amenities.
- Atmosphere: Communal, slow-living environment featuring heavy blankets, mountain views, and no luxury hotel frills.
Nutrition
- Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included (Pure Veg/Sattvic/Pahadi cuisine).
- Sourcing: Farm-to-table organic ingredients like local lentils and seasonal vegetables, often cooked on wood-fire.
- Beverages: Morning herbal kada and evening tea included.
Wellness Schedule
- Yoga: Morning energizing sessions (Hatha/Vinyasa) and evening restorative sessions.
- Practice: Includes Pranayama, Jal Neti nasal cleansing instruction, and Yoga Nidra.
- Special Events: Includes Sound Healing or Bhakti/Kirtan chanting evenings.
Activities
- Workshops: One creative hands-on session (Pottery or Clay Modeling).
- Outdoors: Guided forest hikes and nature walks to local streams or temples.
Flexible Apple Orchard Stay (Per Night)
Stay & Setting
- Location: Stay in a family-run Apple Orchard Home (Upper Shimla region).
- Room: Private wood-paneled room with valley views, domestic-style linens, and attached basic bathroom.
- Basis: Pricing is per person per night (typically based on double occupancy).
Dining
- All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided daily.
- Style: Fixed menu featuring simple, home-cooked organic food using ingredients grown on the property.
Leisure & Farm Access
- Orchard: Full access to roam the private fruit orchard.
- Activities: Seasonal fruit picking (apples/apricots) or joining hosts in light farm work.
- Itinerary: No fixed schedule or yoga sessions included; this plan is strictly for relaxation and digital detox.
About Wellness & Yoga Retreats
Why I Host Retreats
Suno...ek pahaad dikhana hai tumhe (Listen...I want to show you a mountain). I grew up close to the land, always feeling the pull of the hills. My Bodhichitta Retreats come straight from that need to escape city chaos and tune into something real. If you crave silence, mountain air, and a break from the daily grind, you’ll fit right in.
What the Experience Feels Like
It’s not a regular holiday. We slow down and live simply - balancing between movement and stillness, group meditation retreat sessions and solo reflection. My retreats are for anyone who feels tired, curious, or just wants to heal a bit. No yoga experience needed, just an open heart.
- Mornings with Pranayama, Mantra Chanting, Hatha and Vinyasa yoga
- Yogic Kriyas like Jal Neti for cleansing
- Evenings: Bhajans, Kirtan, silent meditation, sound healing
- Nature-inspired healing journey with hikes, pottery, and local ashram visits
- Sometimes, I host small farm stays (4-6 people) near Shimla - we live slow, eat local, trek, camp, and soak in mindful farm stay in Himalayas vibes
Who Finds Meaning Here
If you’re looking for an immersive wellness experience, want to connect with nature, and don’t mind some honest conversation and mountain quiet, you’ll feel at home. I’m here to guide, not preach. You’ll meet new faces, but most importantly - you’ll meet yourself.
Meet your Expert
Manikarnika
60 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I’m Manikarnika. Delhi is where I teach yoga, but Kotkhai in the hills is home. Farm girl, pahadan at heart, happiest picking fresh apricots with family. Shiv Ji’s blessings led me to Arjun Sir, who flipped my world and rooted me deeper. I’m both the calm yoga teacher and the silly retreat host – dumb charades and all! Life’s a mix, no? Yoga helps me ride the waves and I love sharing that healing.
My Work
Yoga & Wellness Services - I guide holistic wellness coaching, bilingual yoga classes, life coaching, meditation, and stress management for all levels.
Teaching Style - Classes blend asanas, pranayama, meditation. I use Hindi and English, like 'apne tail bone pe dhyan.' Go slow, don’t push.
Yoga Philosophy - Yoga’s not about looking perfect. It’s about healing, finding balance, and knowing your true self, especially after tough times.
Bodhichitta Mountain Retreats - I design retreats in the hills – yoga, hiking, pottery, bhajans. It’s a slower, soulful escape from city chaos.
