5 days Retreat
Five days mastering the science of breath: Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari and guided meditation.
Overview
Quick answer
Our 5 Day Yoga & Meditation Immersion runs at Arambol Beach, Goa or Bhagsu, Dharamshala, from $150 for the course only (or $250 with food & accommodation). Over five days you cover guided, mantra and chakra meditation, Yoga Nidra, and classical breathing practice — Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari — finishing with a certificate. The same material is taught in depth in our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. See current dates.
A five-day immersion designed to improve mental clarity, emotional balance and overall well-being. Guided by experienced yoga teachers, the programme combines meditation practice with traditional yogic breathing techniques in a peaceful setting. You’ll learn how the flow of prana through nadis and chakras shapes the state of your mind and body, and explore the science of meditation — its impact on psychology, neuroscience, and the nervous system. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Understand the science of breath and its impact on physical, mental, and emotional health.
Explore the five layers of human existence and deepen your inner awareness.
Practice traditional pranayama methods including Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari, and Yogic Breathing.
Learn guided meditation, mantra meditation, chakra meditation, Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness techniques.
Daily Rhythm
This is our standard day. Timings can shift with the weather, the season and what the group needs on a given day.
What's Included
Dates & Pricing
$150 USD
$150 for the course only, or $250 with food & accommodation, for the full 5 days — inclusive of all teachings and a certificate upon successful completion.
Offered at both campuses — tell us your preferred dates when you apply and we will confirm within 24 hours.
Reserve with a $45 deposit — fully transferable to any batch within 12 months. Refund policy
Why Alpesh Yoga
Learn from a Yoga Alliance registered school — the same accredited teaching standard behind our internationally recognized teacher trainings.
Authentic Hatha Alignment, Hatha Vinyasa Flow, pranayama, meditation and philosophy, taught through traditional yogic teachings rather than a studio-fitness approach.
Learn from experienced yoga teachers who give you personal, hands-on guidance throughout your retreat.
Join a diverse community of students from around the world, training together in a small, supportive group.
Start with a short retreat and continue into a full 100, 200 or 300 hour teacher training later, at either campus — the same teaching, different depths.
Practice in the peaceful surroundings of Arambol Beach, Goa or Bhagsu, Dharamshala — settings designed for focus, healing and personal growth.
Founder & Lead Teacher · 22+ years
Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher
Founder of Alpesh Yoga. Introduced to yoga as a child, Alpesh managed epilepsy through breathing practices learned from Jain monks, and has taught traditional, alignment-based yoga to students from around the world for over two decades.
Accommodation & Food
Simple, comfortable rooms a short walk from the shala, with three home-style vegetarian meals a day. Twin-share and private options are available at both campuses.
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Reviews
The 5-day course gave me two different kinds of asana practice that complemented each other, plus pranayama.
Gemma Bru Ballarà
5-Day Course
“Yoga from the heart.” Travelled from Denmark specifically for a 10-day retreat: “developed me more in 10 days than any other yoga teacher… definitely the best yoga instructor in Dharamsala.”
TripAdvisor reviewer (Denmark)
Yoga Retreat, Dharamshala
FAQ
No. The course starts from the fundamentals of pranayama and builds daily — beginners and experienced practitioners both leave with a complete personal practice.
Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari and full yogic breathing, plus guided, mantra, chakra and Yoga Nidra meditation styles.
Yes — both price tiers include a certificate of completion from our Yoga Alliance registered school.
The $150 course-only price covers teaching and certification; choose the $250 tier and your room and three vegetarian meals a day are included for the full 5 days at either campus.
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