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8 Day Personalized One-on-One
Wellness Retreat in Pune, India

Ready to reset your mind and body?

Explore the soulful realms of Bhakti and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Pune.

8 days/7 nights

Shared Room- $790
Private Room- $900

Personalized Wellness Retreat in India

About us

Welcome to a unique healing and cultural immersion experience at Swasti Yoga Center, a Government of India-certified and internationally recognized school of yoga and Ayurveda. Designed for wellness seekers, yoga practitioners, and spiritually curious travelers, this retreat blends traditional Indian wisdom with modern wellness techniques in an eco-sustainable setting. This is not a group retreat—it’s your journey, guided step-by-step by dedicated teachers and wellness coaches.

Highlights

  • Daily sunrise, sunset, indoor and outdoor yoga sessions with certified yoga teachers or Ayurveda doctors
  • Therapeutic yoga for managing stress, back pain, digestive issues, and more
  • Daily Signature Ayurveda Spa Therapy
  • Farm and cow therapy with grounding activities in rice fields and sacred goshalas
  • Kirtans, temple visits, sacred chantings, and satsangs
  • Saree draping workshop
  • Diya painting, Warli tribal art, rangoli drawing
  • Ayurveda healing with diet consultations and therapies
  • Maharashtrian vegetarian cuisine, cooked using Ayurveda’s sattvic principles
  • 7 nights accommodation

Yoga Style & Skill Level

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Yoga styles

  • Hatha
  • Nidra
  • Karma
  • Bhakti
  • Therapeutic
  • Chair

Other Points

  • 8 days with instruction in English
  • Average daily hours of activity: 8
  • The organizer also speaks: Hindi
  • Airport transfer included: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
  • Airport transfer included: Pune Airport

Program

A journey to the Heart of India: Reconnect with nature, simplicity, and the sacred

What makes this retreat unique?

  • Personalized Experiences, Crafted Just for You: Programs are created based on personal goals—physical wellness, mental health, spiritual growth, or lifestyle change. Swasti goes further with family-style participation, Maharashtrian culinary activities, and social rituals rather than living as a hotel guest. Activities and daily plans are customized to suit your unique needs, preferences, and pace—creating a truly personal luxury retreat experience.
  • Authentic Indian Yoga and Ayurveda Lineage – Learn under Yoga Certification Board (YCB)–certified masters and doctors.
  • Conscious Travel Philosophy – Every experience supports local artisans, farmers, and temple communities.
  • Solo-Friendly, Safe & Restorative – A perfect choice for mindful solo travelers seeking stillness, connection, and growth with activities tailored for you.

Who can join?

  • Busy professionals seeking a reset
  • Beginners to advanced yoga practitioners
  • Safe and supportive spaces for women and solo travelers
  • Indian family system, culture, and mindful living

What they offer?

A curated, all-inclusive eco-spiritual wellness retreat blending:

  • Hatha, Chair yoga and traditional yoga – Daily sunrise, sunset- indoor and outdoor sessions with certified teachers.
  • Therapeutic yoga – For managing stress, back pain, digestive issues, and more. Reduces stress by 40–50% and improve sleep quality by 30–40%
  • Trekking in the Breathtaking Sahyadri Hills
  • Ayurveda and Panchamahabhuta healing: With diet consultations and therapies.
  • Daily Signature Ayurveda Spa Therapy: Indulge in a daily bespoke Ayurveda spa experience, featuring time-honored healing rituals and authentic herbal formulations—crafted to restore balance, revitalize the senses, and immerse you in the pure essence of Indian wellness luxury.
  • Farm and cow therapy: Grounding activities in rice fields and sacred goshalas
  • Nature immersion: Eco-walks, forest meditations, riverside silence. Lowers cortisol by 16–20%, blood pressure by 5–7 mmHg, and heart rate by 4–6 bpm. (Frontiers in Psychology, 2021)
  • Cultural connection: Music, traditions, art, Rangoli, clothing, and real community integration

Bhakti yoga – Kirtans, temple visits, seva, sacred chantings, and satsangs. Bhakti yoga reduces depression by 20–30% and increases emotional wellbeing and social connectedness. (Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 2022)

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Welcome to the Family

  • Theme: Slow down and arrive fully.
  • Warm Swasti welcome ceremony with garland, tilak, and herbal drink
  • Orientation and friendly introductions — meet your yoga mentors and fellow retreat family
  • Personalized 1:1 Ayurveda consultation — discover your dosha & dinacharya (daily rhythm)
  • Wholesome satvik lunch followed by rest & reflection time
  • Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage) for deep stress relief
  • Gentle evening prayer, gratitude circle, and Home-cooked satvik dinner with seasonal local ingredients

Day 2 – Devotion & Inner Harmony

  • Theme: Reconnect with your spirit through bhakti and stillness.
  • Sunrise Yoga on the ghats by the sacred waters of Indrayani river
  • Visit to Shila Mandir and Gatha Mandir — experience chanting, kirtan and spiritual discourse. Participate in puja rituals, flower offering, and storytelling on saint traditions
  • Nourishing millet based Lunch prepared together — pithla bhakri and solkadhi workshop
  • Abhyanga relaxation for nervous system balance
  • Satvik dinner and Visit to Bhakti Shakti memorial with yogic philosophy talk

Day 3 – Silence of the Caves

  • Theme: Explore the echoes within.
  • Morning yoga with jal neti cleansing
  • Excursion to ancient Bedse Caves – guided Buddhist cave meditation
  • Picnic-style lunch in nature absorbing the 2000 year old cave vibes
  • Chair Yoga session for mindful mobility
  • Evening prayer and ISKCON Temple Prasadam dinner
  • Quiet evening journaling or family talk on Indian values and gratitude

Day 4 – Flow, Food & Faith

  • Theme: Balance through ritual and nourishment.
  • Studio yoga and pranayama
  • Hands-on workshop: learn satvik breakfast recipes and & mindful eating
  • Visit Kundamala river for ritual dip and witness the natural geological potholes
  • Temple visit & Prasadam lunch at Sai Baba Temple with devotees
  • Chair Yoga & Ayurveda abhyanga therapy for relaxation
  • Evening prayer and satvik dinner — amti bhat, koshimbir, modak tasting

Day 5 – Philosophy, Friendship & Flow

  • Theme: Learning from the masters.
  • Morning Studio Yoga & Shatkriyas (cleansing techniques)
  • Travel with group discussions on Yoga Sutras and real-life meaning of detachment
  • Community interaction at Koregaon Park Yoga Circle — yoga philosophy & dialogue
  • Conscious lunch at Saunte Café, connecting over stories of self-discovery
  • Chair Yoga by Aga Khan Palace (site of Gandhi’s legacy)
  • Ayurvedic abhyanga and peaceful satvik dinner

Day 6 – Earth, Service & Simplicity

  • Theme: Grounding in gratitude.
  • Sunrise yoga in the studio
  • Feed cows at the goshala and practice seva (selfless service) and school yoga with village children
  • Trek to Jaibhai Temple – meditation by waterfall
  • Lunch amidst nature
  • Yoga on rocks by the riverside and evening gastronomy walk exploring Pune’s sustainable cafes and street food
  • Evening abhyanga massage and rest

Day 7 – Philosophy, Peace & Family Bonds

  • Theme: Understanding simplicity and compassion.
  • Gentle Garden Yoga and walking meditation
  • Visit Abhay Prabhavana Museum – Jain philosophy of non-violence & compassion
  • Simple, nourishing Jain lunch
  • Sunset Meditation with sound bowl healing by the river banks
  • Evening Ayurveda abhyanga, prayer, and farewell satvik family dinner

Day 8 – Strength & Stillness

  • Theme: Completion with clarity.
  • Morning yoga with kapalabhati & pranayama
  • Explore Lohagad Fort, a UNESCO heritage site and symbol of Maratha Empire – pranayama on the fort, surrounded by clouds
  • Picnic lunch and sunset meditation at Bhaje Caves
  • Local dhaba dinner & final abhyanga therapy
  • Departure with renewed vitality, a warm heart, and the fragrance of India

Note: The schedule is subject to change based on local events and availability of venues. All included excursions, activities, and workshops are part of the package.

Included excursions

Free day excursions

  • Sunrise hike at UNESCO-recognized Western Ghats (Sahyadri Mountains)
  • Bird Valley Garden and Indrayani river walks
  • Lohagad Fort (UNESCO Heritage), Bedse Buddhist Caves
  • Tukaram Temple (Dehu), ISKON Temple, Abhay Prabhavana Jain Museum

What's included

  • All activities
  • Teaching sessions
  • Materials
  • Ayurvedic therapies
  • Excursions and village walks
  • Local transport
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • 7 nights accommodation

What's not included

  • International airfare
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical expenses
  • Personal shopping
  • Extra therapies

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled.

Wellness Packages 

TierStay TypePrice (USD)
StandardShared Room$790
PremiumPrivate Room$900

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Accommodation

During your immersive training, you will be hosted at the distinguished Empire Estate Apartments—an upscale residential enclave offering refined comfort and elegance. Choose between a private double room or a tastefully appointed twin-sharing suite within a spacious 3 BHK residence curated by Swasti Yoga.

Designed with exceptional creativity and attention to detail, the accommodations seamlessly combine modern luxury with functional design. Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, Ironing / ironing board, Kitchen, Environmentally friendly, Bicycle, Ayurveda traditional spa, Multilingual staff, Digital Safe locker, Luggage room / storage, Yoga studio, Yoga mats, meditation cushion, yoga blocks and belts, Study desk, Body wash, soap, shampoo, and Hair dryer

Ideally located just a short drive from Pune International Airport and the thriving IT district of Hinjewadi, Empire Estate provides both convenience and connectivity. Within close reach are premium shopping outlets, fine dining options, banks, wellness centers, and emergency services—ensuring your stay is effortless and comfortable. Power disruptions are rare, ensuring uninterrupted peace throughout your retreat.

Whether you’re here for inner transformation or holistic learning, your stay promises luxury, privacy, and serenity—perfectly aligned with your elevated lifestyle.

Food

All meals included: Personalized Ayurvedic vegetarian meals made with love and sattvic intentions.

Food is life-giving and enables you another opportunity to live in harmony with nature. Each day, guests get to explore ways to eat healthier and consciously (Mitahar, Yukahar for yogis). Hospitality at the salubrious and tranquil Swasti Yoga Center makes their students burp in satisfaction.

Ayurveda eating rules: Learn how to eat for your body type, digestion and mind balance.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Fruitarian
  • Yogic
  • Ayurvedic

Sustainability and climate action

  • Supporting old and non-milking cows through donations and products (eco-paper, incense, rosaries)
  • Tree planting and farming seva
  • Teaching youth about climate action through Karma yoga

Instructors

Vikas Dr. Vikas Chothe

Swasti’s founder, Dr.Vikas Chothe, holds an MD, PhD in Ayurvedic medicine with Yoga Certification from AYUSH and QCI India. He has worked as a Yoga Ambassador for the government of India and is currently an examiner for YCB Yoga examination at TQ Cert (TATA projects) for the Yoga Certification Board. He has been working as a lead examiner since the beginning of the Yoga Certification Scheme in 2016 and has conducted exams for more than 3,000 students till date. Dr.Vikas has been invited by Indian Embassy Austria, Malaysia and Armenia and has visited USA, China, Malaysia, Italy and European countries for propagation of Yoga and Ayurveda. He is also yoga school auditor for the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) creating quality standards in yoga schools globally.

Shweta

Dr. Shwetambari Chothe

Dr.Shwetambari Chothe is a Level 4 Yoga Master certified by Government of India, gold medalist in Masters in Yogashastra, consulting homeopath and co-founder of Swasti Yoga Center. Since childhood, she had a keen interest in yoga and Indian culture. She is a great chef with Ayurveda healthy cooking as her specialty. Qualifications: MD Homoeopath, Anatomy and Physiology expert, yoga teacher and practitioner for six years.