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Why Aavya Is the Kind of Place Retreat Organizers Are Looking For

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

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December 16, 2025 No Comments

New Year Wellness Retreat in Rishikesh: A 5-Day Journey Through the Elements

So, We Were Just Sitting Around Talking About our New Year’s retreat (28 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026) at Aavya, Tapovan, Rishikesh. This retreat honestly started very simply. One afternoon, the whole Aavya team was sitting around, chai in hand, half-planning, half-procrastinating, wondering what a New Year retreat should actually feel like. Someone said, “Let’s

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December 1, 2025 No Comments

Want to Reverse Your Age by 20 Years? Forget Fitness

Want to Reverse Your Age by 20 Years? Forget Fitness — Fix Your Spine. Everyone’s chasing anti-ageing.Creams, supplements, gym memberships, keto, intermittent fasting, ice baths, vegan, gluten-free, cold-pressed juices… you name it. But if you really want to rewind the clock, here’s the truth no one puts on Instagram:It starts with your spine. Spinal 101

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August 13, 2025 No Comments
Activities
Shivani

Aavya: The Favorite Hideaway for Yoga Trainees Before, After, and Between Their Rishikesh TTCs

Looking for the perfect pre-TTC warm-up or post-TTC wind-down? Discover why yoga students choose Aavya in Upper Tapovan—every single month. The rhythm never changes. As one month ends and another begins, clusters of tired but smiling TTC students shuffle up the hill, mats slung over shoulders, still humming the day’s chants. Their teacher-training courses at

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August 7, 2025 No Comments

Spirituality and Gambling — What the Heck?!

A few days ago, I wrote a blog titled “Gambling Since Age 9.” It was raw.It was personal.And it wasn’t what most people expect from the founder of a wellness retreat. I knew that when I hit publish.And yet, I wasn’t prepared for how much it would stir — in others, and in me. People

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August 4, 2025 No Comments

Gambling Since Age 9 – a 45 year journey

I started gambling at the ripe old age of nine. It began with three-card poker with childhood friends. A few coins on the line. The thrill of winning — or losing — didn’t matter much. What mattered was the rush. That strange, heady cocktail of hope and fear. Adrenaline in the veins. And that feeling

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July 31, 2025 No Comments

Why Rishikesh and the Gangaji Hold the Magic They Do

I didn’t need to understand the magic of Rishikesh. I just needed to feel it. I’d been in Rishikesh for about a year. The mornings had started to slow me down, the forest trails had begun to feel like old friends, and the Gangaji—well, she had a way of showing up whether or not you

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July 21, 2025 No Comments
Detox
Tanay

Creating a Post-Retreat Detox Routine: Tips for Long-term Wellness

Completing a detox retreat is an empowering experience that can rejuvenate your body, clear your mind, and align you with your highest potential. But what happens when the retreat ends? How do you maintain the benefits and continue to live a life of vitality and balance? Creating a post-retreat detox routine is essential for long-term

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August 9, 2024 No Comments
Retreats
Tanay

How to Prepare for Your First Wellness Retreat

Embarking on your first wellness retreat is an exciting and transformative journey. At Aavya Wellness & Retreat Center, we strive to create a serene and nurturing environment where you can reconnect with your inner self and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. To help you make the most of your experience, here are some essential

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July 18, 2024 No Comments
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