Holi Retreat
A Conscious Holi Retreat in the Forest of Tapovan
2 - 5 March 2026
About the retreat
Program Overview
What to Expect
Purpose
The Holi Immersion at Aavya is a joyful yet deeply transformative wellness retreat in Rishikesh designed to help you release emotional weight, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your natural state of aliveness.
Inspired by the true philosophy of Holi, fire for release, color for expression, and community for renewal, each day guides you through reflection, emotional clearing, playful celebration, and integration. You leave lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself and others.
Focus Areas
- Emotional Release & Letting Go
Clear stored stress, old patterns, and inner heaviness. - Joy, Play & Inner Child
Reawaken spontaneity, laughter, and the freedom to play. - Clarity, Renewal & Energy
Create space for fresh perspective and emotional ease. - Nature & Community Connection
Heal in a supportive group setting surrounded by forest and mountains. - Conscious Holi Celebration
Experience Holi as a mindful, heart-opening festival, not chaos, but connection.
Holistic Healing Methods
- Yoga & Movement
Daily sessions to release tension and restore natural body flow. - Pranayama & Breathwork
Breath practices to regulate emotions and calm the mind. - Sound Healing & Yoga Nidra
Evening deep rest sessions to reset the nervous system. - Holika Dahan Fire Ritual
A symbolic ceremony to release old stories and emotional burdens. - Color Ritual & Conscious Play
Using natural colors to express emotion, dissolve barriers, and reconnect with joy. - Creative Earth Work (Clay & Art)
Grounding, hands-on creative practices for emotional processing and embodimen
Daily Schedule
Grounding • Landing • Opening the Heart
3:00PM – Check-in & herbal welcome drink
3:30PM – 5:00PM – Opening Session with Ashish
Theme: “Why Adults Forget How to Play”
5:00PM – 6:00PM – Pranayama & Nervous System Landing
Breathwork to shift out of travel mode
6:30PM – 7:30PM – Slow settling, café time, forest walks
7:30PM – 8:30PM – Dinner (Nourishing sattvic meal) with Acoustic Music
Awakening • Emotional Awareness • Release
7:30AM – 8:30AM – Fire Morning Movement Session
Shake, free the body, awaken energy
9:00AM – 10:00AM – Breakfast
10:30AM – 12:00PM – Workshop: “Colors of Emotion”
Reflection, journaling, sharing, Preparing colours for the next.
12:00PM – 1:30PM – Clay / Art Session
Craft bowls, colour plates, and symbolic creations—yours to take home.
1:30PM – 4:30PM – Lunch, Spa, Café, Rest
5:00PM – 6:00PM – Reflection time by Ganga Ji
6:30PM – 8:00PM – Fire Circle (Holika Dahan Reflection)
Write what to release → burn
Music, chai, soft singing, Dinner
Sacred Play • Celebration • Rebirth
9:00AM – 1:00PM – Herbal Colors Ritual
- Natural colors, consent-based exchange, live music
- Join us in Thandai Preparation
- Ecstatic Holi Dance Gathering
Music rising, water bowls, playful celebration
1:00PM – 2:30PM – Light festive café snacks & thandai
2:30PM – 4:30PM – Ganga / Water Cleansing Ritual
Walk through the streets of Rishikesh, soaking in the festival energy, then wash away the colours in Ganga ji—a symbolic rebirth.
7:00PM – 8:00PM – Sound Healing Under Soft Lights
Setting the emotional container for the retreat
7:00PM – 8:30PM – Celebration Dinner (Candlelight, music)
Softening • Clarity • Inner Glow
7:30AM – 8:30AM – Gentle Yoga Session
9:00AM – Breakfast
10:30AM – 12:00PM – Closing Circle: “Who Am I Now?”
Departure with ease, reflection, and connection.
Inclusions
• 4 nights boutique stay in your selected room category
• Daily nourishing breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Morning yoga & movement sessions
• Guided breathwork sessions
• Gentle evening integration practices
• Emotional release & reflection workshop
• Creative clay / art expression session
• Holika Dahan fire ritual (symbolic release ceremony)
• “Colors of Emotion” group workshop
• Guided conscious dance experience
• Natural herbal Holi colors provided
• Sacred Holi color ritual with live music
• Ecstatic Holi dance celebration
• Water cleansing / nature-based wash-off ritual
• Yoga Nidra deep rest session
• Sound healing evening session
• Community fire circle gathering
• Holi Open Mic Night (music, poetry & sharing)
• Closing integration circle
• Access to Aavya’s gardens, forest paths & common spaces
• Support from the Aavya facilitation team
• Holi celebration photographs shared digitally
Schedule and Pricing
Pricing
Single Occupancy (For Solo Travelers)
Perfect for those seeking deep rest, reflection, and a personal retreat experience.
- Terrace Room – ₹31,900
- Premium Room – ₹41,900
- Jungle Sleep Pod (Dorm) – ₹23,200
Double Occupancy (For Two Guests)
Ideal for couples or friends journeying together in flow and stillness.
- Terrace Room – ₹28,000 per person
- Premium Room – ₹34,000 per person
Mountain View Suite (4 Guests)
₹25,000 per person
All packages include your complete retreat experience: yoga, movement, nourishing meals, and guided nature explorations in Rishikesh.
Meet Your Facilitators
At Aavya, our teachers are more than instructors, they are experienced guides, healers, and mentors dedicated to holistic well-being. With deep-rooted knowledge in yoga, movement, healing, and self-exploration, they bring a wealth of experience to help every guest find balance, inspiration, and transformation.
Ashish
Founder , Counselling & Coaching
Perspective alchemist. Helps people untangle life knots, including his own, simultaneously.
Dr Rucha
MBBS, MD | Holistic Health Care Expert
The silence expert who makes your mind sit down and behave.
Pawan ji
Iyengar yoga teacher
Alignment master. Makes you discover muscles no one warned you about, but somehow you’re grateful.
Ramana
Sound Healer & Reiki Master
The “cry if you want to” department. fixes your vibe faster than you can say “Om”
Kumar Krishna
Pottery & Art Teacher
Transforms pottery into a healing ritual and art into a place where emotions find form.
Shivani
Head of Pottery
Clay whisperer & soulful chef. Heals your energy, your pot, and your appetite.
Abha Sharma
Retreat Host
The quiet hand curating the flow and supporting the ones holding the space.
For inquiries and bookings, please contact us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Holi Retreat at Aavya focuses on emotional release, renewal, and joyful reconnection. Through fire rituals, movement, breathwork, creative expression, and mindful color celebration, participants gently let go of old patterns, restore nervous system balance, and rediscover playfulness, clarity, and connection with nature, community, and their own inner vitality.
This retreat is open to:
• Individuals seeking emotional release, renewal, and inner clarity
• People feeling mentally tired, stressed, or energetically drained
• Those wanting to experience Holi in a conscious, safe, and meaningful way
• Yoga practitioners and wellness enthusiasts
• Solo travelers looking for connection and community
• Couples who wish to share a deeper, playful experience together
• Creative individuals drawn to art, music, and self-expression
• Nature lovers who enjoy forest surroundings and quiet reflection
No prior experience in yoga or meditation is required — just openness and a willingness to participate at your own pace.
Yes, your stay in our luxurious boutique rooms is included, offering a peaceful and comfortable environment for relaxation.
Yes, we provide daily nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as part of the retreat experience.
No, the retreat is suitable for all levels, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner.
Comfortable clothing for yoga and meditation, personal toiletries, and an open heart for transformation and renewal.
We limit our retreat size to ensure a personalized and intimate experience, usually accommodating between 10-15 participants.
You can book your spot by visiting our website or contacting us directly. Early booking is recommended as spaces are limited.
