Burnout Recovery vs Private & Custom

Both are structured Himalayan retreat programs. The difference lies in purpose, pacing, and who each format is best suited for. This comparison outlines the key distinctions to help you choose.

At a Glance

	Burnout Recovery	Private & Custom
Format	Recalibration for people who have hit the wall and need to rebuild.	A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.
Duration	5-day program	Flexible (custom)
Primary Location	sankri	chakrata
Why that location	The remoteness and altitude create a genuine break from the system that broke you. You cannot check email. You cannot pretend everything is normal. The mountain holds you while you fall apart and begin again.	Our primary location. Logistically optimal for most custom configurations.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Burnout Recovery	Private & Custom
Best suited for	People who have hit genuine burnout—where meaning collapsed, not just energy dropped Anyone feeling numb, cynical, or disconnected from their own values Those whose bodies are holding trauma from overwork—tension, insomnia, digestive issues People ready to ask hard questions about what they actually want Anyone whose old life no longer fits and cannot yet see what comes next	Anyone with specific retreat intentions that don't fit standard programs Couples seeking retreat for deepening or healing connection Small groups or teams seeking shared retreat experience People with specific dietary, accessibility, or practice needs Those wanting to explore something entirely new or non-traditional
Not for	People in acute crisis or needing psychiatric care Those seeking quick fixes, motivation, or productivity hacks Anyone uncomfortable with emotional depth or body-based work People wanting to integrate back into their old life unchanged Those preferring external solutions to internal recalibration	People seeking the most affordable option (custom comes at a premium) Those uncomfortable with the design process or clear intention-setting

Daily Rhythm

Burnout Recovery

Mornings begin in the body. Somatic work—breathing, gentle movement, the kind of practice that helps your nervous system remember it is safe—creates the foundation. This is not transcendence. It is practical healing. Mid-morning opens into space. Some people do individual therapy or coaching. Some journal. Some sit with the mountain. There is no prescription, only skilled practitioners available if you need them. Afternoons bring lighter air. You walk in landscape. You rest. You eat slowly. You are among others who understand that burnout is not weakness—it is a signal that something fundamental needed to change. One evening per week, there is a circle. Optional. A safe space where people speak about what burnout has taught them and what they are beginning to rebuild. Not group therapy. Just honest presence. By the end of days, your nervous system begins to trust again. The constant vigilance softens. Sleep comes more naturally. And in that opening, something wants to rebuild.

Private & Custom

We begin with conversation. What do you need? What are you seeking? What does your body know? What does your heart want? From that conversation, we design your retreat. Duration, location, practices, pacing, depth, community level—all customized. We source teachers, facilitators, and support specific to your needs. We handle accommodations, meals, logistics. You arrive into a container that was built specifically for your unfolding. The rhythm is yours, held within our expertise and care.

Program Profile Comparison

Dimension	Burnout Recovery	Private & Custom
Intensity	Intensity2/10	Intensity5/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth8/10	Reflection Depth6/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction4/10	Social Interaction3/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand2/10	Physical Demand4/10

How to Choose

If your primary need is recalibration for people who have hit the wall and need to rebuild, the Burnout Recovery retreat may be more aligned.

If your primary need is a retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions, explore the Private & Custom retreat instead.

For a broader overview of all retreat programs and formats, visit our complete guide to Himalayan Retreats in India.