Welcome To Prakriti Yoga School
I'm Ritika. I grew up in these mountains, and I learned yoga the way you learn something from the place you're from: gradually, mostly by watching. Later, I went on to earn professional training to help individuals attain their health goals. However, when it comes to Yoga, I teach it as something that belongs to the body and the breath first, and to the mat second.
At Prakriti Yoga School, I bring everything together with a few other things I care about, so each part supports the practice in a different way:
A real, working understanding of anatomy, so you know what's actually happening in your body when you move, not just whether the posture or pose looks right.
The Ayurvedic knowledge of this region is provided by an in-house physician who works alongside the yoga practice, not separately from it.
Enough unscheduled time in nature by the Ganges, in the villages around Tapovan, to let all your internal unrest, stress, and chaos settle before you go home.
We're based at the Earth Roots Ayurveda Panchakarma Center, an established wellness facility in Tapovan, set on the edge of the Ganges with the mountains rising up right behind it. It's our holistic wellness and retreat center where our in-house Ayurvedic doctor, called as Vaidya, sees patients here year-round for genuine Ayurvedic treatment, on the same panchakarma protocols retreat guests use, not a program assembled for the season.
The rooms are comfortable and built simply rather than styled to impress: mountain views, hot water, Wi-Fi when you want it, a yoga deck and gardens for the parts of the day that don't need a roof over them. It's not a resort dressed up as a retreat. It's a holistic wellness facility with comfortable and good rooms that make you feel at home.
Our Yoga Retreats Program
We offer 3 different retreat durations that allow you to choose the best option. The daily rhythm is the same across all three retreats. What changes is how much room you give it, and how much time you're prepared to commit to your own holistic wellbeing. None of the three is a shortened or padded version of the others. They're built for different amounts of time and different starting points.
Yoga Meditation & Ayurveda Retreat
Long enough for the Ayurvedic therapies to actually work with your body's own rhythm, not just around it. After this retreat, most people leave with a plan they can keep using at home.
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Sound Healing Session
Through reflective conversations, journaling, sound, mantra and nature-based practices, we address the emotional and energetic roots of your challenges.
Learn MoreWhat We Offer in The Retreats at Prakriti Yoga School
- Yogasana A daily yoga practice taught under expert guidance with an anatomy-informed eye, and not just gaining perfection in the postures. Classes meet whatever body you bring to the mat that day.
- Pranayama You will learn breath work as a daily discipline that you can take back home. It’s not an add-on. Each session builds gradually, so by the end of your stay the breathing techniques feel familiar enough to use on your own. Five minutes before a hard meeting, or ten minutes to wind down at night.
- Meditation The guided meditation sessions are built into the rhythm of each day to help you centre and become one with yourself. Some sessions happen seated on the mat, some by the Ganges at the hour it's quietest and some simply sitting still with nothing scheduled.
- Shatkarma Traditional yogic cleansing practices that will help you feel lighter and clearer with every passing day. These are classical techniques from the Hatha yoga tradition, taught under proper guidance.
- Ayurveda Personal consultation and therapies with an in-house physician are included to assess your body's requirements and guide you throughout your retreat. Your stay begins with Nadi Parikshan, a traditional pulse diagnosis.
- Nature and Culture Time in the villages, the trails, and the Ganges itself. Some days you'd walk through the meadows and quieter corners around Tapovan; other days it's simply sitting by the river at the hour still.
- Sattvic Food Three meals a day, cooked for the practice you're doing. The food follows sattvic principles - light, vegetarian, and easy on digestion. The meals are chosen to support what you're doing on the mat rather than sit heavy against it.
Affordable Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, India
At Earth Roots Ayurveda, we seamlessly blend ancient Ayurvedic traditions with modern comforts. Our contemporary and inviting environment honors Ayurveda’s age-old principles, creating a space where timeless wisdom meets today’s world. our journey towards vibrant health and inner harmony.
Facilities and Amenities
Experience the transformative power of Ayurveda and holistic well-being with Earthroots Ayurveda. Our wellness center is not a destination; it’s the beginning of your journey towards self-awareness to transform your health and bring inner harmony.
Whether you’re seeking to restore balance, rejuvenate your spirit, or explore the ancient teachings of Ayurveda, we invite you to explore our offerings and discover the profound benefits of holistic living. Our commitment to your comfort and well-being extends to our facilities.
- Cleanliness and Hygiene: We prioritize the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene to ensure your safety and well-being.
- Dining Area: Our dining area offers a space to savor nourishing Ayurvedic meals that cater to your dosha and dietary preferences.
- Accommodation: Our comfortable and well-appointed accommodations provide a peaceful retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Client Experiences
Hear from those who have transformed their lives through our holistic approach
Jennifer Eby
Visiting Earth Roots Ayurveda in February of 2025 was my third trip to India to do panchakarma. Rana was the manager at the last place I visited but has since started his own center, Earth Roots Ayerveda. It was wonderful! I was there for 12 days. The accommodations were perfect! The staff was AMAZING! The food was top notch vegetarian. I love Rana, and he has become a friend. We share a passion for the wondering, homeless cows in the region. I love sending a bit of $$$ to Rana and he goes to feed the cows for me. I love this part of India. The culture and the kindness of the people make me want to go back again soon. I will definitely return to Earth Roots for my next panchakarma experience.
Samaya Kefali
ncredible 15 nights stay with Panchakarma retreats altogether with group of 11 people who cane with me from Czech republic. 14 days treatment was extraordinary and so much helped and healed our bodies. Delicious organic heavenly food we truely miss now. Entire team around Mr.Rana is so friendly and supportive. Owner Mr. Rana was always ready to assist, support our needs and take us for a trip if we required. Every single day ať his beautiful center in Tapovan was a gift from God. We loved it, it changed us so much and we come back. There is no doubts. Let this place hug and love everyone who comes. Thank you from a deep of my heart for everything that was given. With love forever, Samaya 🙏💛🙏
Zaneta Tvrdikova
My family spent there one very transforming week. We stayed there me, my husband and our little baby. They were very helpful and friendly to us. We were even able to get a bigger room on our request. The food there is beyond!! amazing, it lifts the body to different dimensions! And I am not exaggerating💓 All of the staff are amazing and friendly people, always ready to help. We felt like a part of the family. I also really enjoyed the yoga classes with Rakhi, she is so kind and professional. The hotel is nice looking and very clean. Make sure you will get all the information about the panchakarma so you can appreciate it and enjoy it properly and fully. I really hope I will visit this place again. We left it more opened minded and with a cleaner body. I am really missing the food and yoga every day 🙏
David Wilson
My experience at Earth Roots Ayurveda went beyond my expectations. I attended their 14-day detox program, which met all my needs. The treatments were exceptionally good, and the peaceful, offbeat location added a magical touch to the entire stay. Though the food was prepared according to Ayurvedic principles and was less spicy than I usually prefer, I appreciate their dedication to authenticity. The center offers all the essentials—strong WiFi, comfortable rooms, and a beautiful yoga hall with an incredible mountain view. The staff pays great attention to each guest, making the experience truly welcoming.
