Private & Custom 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

	Private & Custom	Yoga & Movement
Format	A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.	Reconnect your body and breath through conscious movement in mountain silence.
Duration	Flexible (custom)	5-day program
Primary Location	chakrata	rishikesh
Why that location	Our primary location. Logistically optimal for most custom configurations.	Rishikesh is the traditional home of yoga. The spiritual ground amplifies practice.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Private & Custom	Yoga & Movement
Best suited for	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	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 seeking the most affordable option (custom comes at a premium) Those uncomfortable with the design process or clear intention-setting	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

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.

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	Private & Custom	Yoga & Movement
Intensity	Intensity5/10	Intensity6/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth6/10	Reflection Depth5/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction3/10	Social Interaction6/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand4/10	Physical Demand7/10

How to Choose

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