Families usually arrive at Aavya thinking in familiar categories—room, schedule, activities, downtime. What they discover instead is a place that works more like a small ecosystem. You don’t stay in your room very much. You move between levels, between indoor and outdoor spaces, between quiet corners and places where something is happening. You walk past
(And hey, while I’ve always wanted to be a singer… relax.) I’ve always wanted to be a singer. You know, mic in hand, dramatic expression, people nodding like they understand the lyrics. But don’t worry. I will not be the leading singer here. My friends can relax. Because instead, five actual musicians are arriving at
If you’ve ever wondered what a couples retreat in Rishikesh is really about, beyond yoga poses and candlelight dinners, this personal note shares the deeper intention behind Aavya’s Valentine’s couples immersion. This retreat is designed around presence, space, connection, and shared experience, rather than romance as performance. (A mildly personal confession) Hi, I’m Ashish. I’ll
For retreat organizers who wish to include Ayurveda or Panchakarma, Aavya offers the option to integrate these elements thoughtfully. This works well for: Ayurvedic consultations, therapies, and Panchakarma support can be woven into a retreat without overpowering the main intention—something many organizers appreciate when designing balanced wellness retreats in Rishikesh. Collaboration Over Fixed Packages Some
Ayurveda is often introduced through its therapies: oils, herbs, Shirodhara, Basti, but the deeper principle behind it is simple: life works better when it is lived in rhythm. In its truest form, Ayurveda isn’t a strict code or ancient rulebook; it is a practical way of living that respects digestion, sleep, energy, routine, connection, and
When we first opened Aavya, we imagined a modern wellness space: movement, sound, creativity, nature, classes, and community. We didn’t immediately look at Ayurveda, not because we didn’t respect it, but because we didn’t want to enter it casually. In Rishikesh, Ayurveda can mean many different things. There are very low-cost Panchakarma centers, and we
By Abha Sharma When I arrived at Aavya, I believed I was joining the team for guest relations. In just one day, it became very clear to me that guest relations was not the best use of my skills or patience levels. So yes, I felt unsure, wondered if I had made the right decision
 At Aavya, our three-day pottery retreats are designed as a gentle immersion into creativity, healing, and stillness. Each day unfolds like a rhythm — balancing movement, art, meditation, and free time — all held in the quiet embrace of the Tapovan hills. Begin the Day with Movement Your mornings start early, with a choice
By Ashish Khandelwal I don’t know how to begin this without sounding like a hypocrite. Maybe I am one. Maybe we all are. Running Aavya, I’ve had a front-row seat to the contradictions of the yoga world, and I’ll admit — some days it makes me laugh, and some days it makes me want to
“I Sell Peace for a Living. Some Days I Can’t Find It for Myself.” I thought I had found freedom. I walked away from corporate life — left the security, the salary, the predictable ladder.My marriage ended.Most of the money I’d made over a lifetime was gone.Some through bad choices, some through risks that didn’t
