The experience
You'll practice Hatha asana at sunrise with the Ganga a few steps away, move into pranayama breathing as the ghats fill up around you, and close with the same seated silence Devika ends every one of her sessions with. It's a single day, but enough to feel the difference between a gym yoga class and the real lineage behind it.
Why this matters
Rishikesh draws visitors for yoga, but most short visits only skim asana — this taster is built by a long-term local teacher to show the fuller practice, and directly supports her ongoing teaching.
Cultural background
Rishikesh has been a center of yoga and meditation for over a century, drawing teachers and students from the Sivananda, Ashtanga and Himalayan yogic traditions that still shape how it's taught along the riverbank today.
Schedule
Early morning
Sunrise Hatha asana practice by the river
Mid-morning
Pranayama breathing techniques
Late morning
Guided seated meditation and closing
Difficulty
Easy — beginner-friendly pace throughout
Age suitability
12 and up
Gallery
Sunrise practice by the Ganga
Pranayama session
Closing meditationPhotographs from this experience will replace these panels once available.
Included
- Full-day session with Devika
- Mat and props
- Herbal tea after practice
Not included
- Travel to Rishikesh
- Accommodation
- Personal insurance
Before you arrive
- · Wear comfortable, flexible clothing
- · Avoid a heavy meal in the two hours before practice
- · Bring a light shawl — mornings by the river can be cool
Frequently asked
I've never done yoga before — is that okay?
Yes, this session is designed for complete beginners.
Is this outdoors?
Yes, weather permitting — there's a covered indoor space as backup.
What people say
“The most peaceful morning of my entire trip to India.”
Sophie L. · 5/5
“Devika actually explains the why behind each pose, not just the how.”
Karan M. · 4/5
Not a sight to see — a practice to enter.