Burnout Recovery vs Yoga & Movement

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	Yoga & Movement
Format	Recalibration for people who have hit the wall and need to rebuild.	Reconnect your body and breath through conscious movement in mountain silence.
Duration	5-day program	5-day program
Primary Location	sankri	rishikesh
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.	Rishikesh is the traditional home of yoga. The spiritual ground amplifies practice.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Burnout Recovery	Yoga & Movement
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 seeking to deepen their yoga practice in a supported environment People wanting to reconnect with their body through mindful movement Practitioners new to yoga wanting to build a solid foundation Those seeking movement as a path to presence and calm
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 intense physical training or advanced fitness challenges Those uncomfortable with physical practice or body awareness work Anyone needing medical rehabilitation or physical therapy

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.

Yoga & Movement

Morning practice arrives with the light—typically 6:00-7:30 AM. This is when the body is naturally receptive. You will move through gentle warmups, standing poses, seated poses, and closing. The pace is deliberate and internally focused. After practice, breakfast arrives slowly. Time to rest and integrate. Midday is free time—time for your own practice, reading, walking, or rest. Late afternoon brings another practice session, gentler and more introspective. This might be restorative, yin yoga, or meditation—whatever serves the day's unfolding. Evenings close with reflection and rest.

Program Profile Comparison

Dimension	Burnout Recovery	Yoga & Movement
Intensity	Intensity2/10	Intensity6/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth8/10	Reflection Depth5/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction4/10	Social Interaction6/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand2/10	Physical Demand7/10

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 reconnect your body and breath through conscious movement in mountain silence, explore the Yoga & Movement retreat instead.

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