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Christmas & New Year Yoga Retreat in India

🎄 Festive offer: 27% OFF all 18–31 Dec 2026 retreats with code NY2027 + New Year’s Eve night FREE · Valid till 15 Nov 2026

AyurYoga Eco-Ashram · Mysore, South India · 18 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Christmas & New Year Yoga Retreat in India

Swap the shopping rush for a Christmas yoga retreat in India, on the banks of the River Kabini near Mysore. Spend this festive season with a Christmas Eve dinner and two nights of classical Indian dance and music, then welcome 2027 with a sacred midnight fire ritual, a New Year’s Eve feast and 108 Sun Salutations.

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27% off NY2027 + complimentary night of 31 December · Valid till 15 Nov 2026
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27% off your retreat

Use code NY2027 on any of our three 18–31 December retreats. Valid till 15 November 2026.

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Christmas

Celebrate Christmas Eve on 24 December with our staff and a festive dinner, then enjoy a holiday outing on Christmas Day.

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New Year’s Eve

Stay the night of 31 December free, with a special feast and a sacred fire ritual at midnight to welcome 2027.

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108 Sun Salutations

Greet the first sunrise of 2027 with a powerful group practice on 1 January.

A different kind of holiday

Why a Christmas yoga retreat in India?

Every December, travellers from around the world look for a way to slow down, reconnect and start the new year with clarity rather than a hangover. A Christmas yoga retreat in India offers exactly that: warm sunshine while much of the world is in winter, wholesome vegetarian food, daily yoga and meditation, and a community of like-minded people to share the holidays with.

AyurYoga Eco-Ashram sits on an 18-acre organic farm on the banks of the River Kabini in Mysore District, Karnataka, surrounded by fields, hills and quiet countryside, far from the noise of modern India. Since 2010 we have welcomed thousands of international guests for authentic Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda in a traditional ashram setting.

This year, our three December retreats run 18–31 December 2026, so Christmas Day falls right in the middle of your stay and New Year’s Eve is the grand finale. Whether you are coming alone, with a partner or with a friend, you will spend the holidays surrounded by nature, good company and a calm daily rhythm.

  • Pleasant, dry December weather in South India: sunny days, cool mornings
  • Small groups of 5 to 10 max and expert group 8 teachers for the most personal attention to each individual
  • Ayurvedic vegetarian meals, accommodation and all classes included
  • Christmas Eve dinner, classical dance and music nights, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at a traditional Indian ashram

Yoga hall decorated with flowers and candles at AyurYoga Eco-Ashram, India – Christmas and New Year yoga retreat

Your festive season at the ashram

From Christmas to the first sunrise of 2027

Two weeks of practice, rest and reflection, with two cultural evenings of classical Indian dance and music, ending with a New Year celebration you will remember long after you return home.

18 December

Arrive & settle in

Check in by 9 am breakfast. Ease into the ashram rhythm of meditation, yoga, wholesome meals and quiet afternoons by the river.

24 – 25 December

Christmas at the ashram

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive dinner with our ashram staff, then head out together on a holiday outing on Christmas Day.

31 December

Feast & fire ritual

Your retreat concludes with a special New Year’s Eve feast, then we gather at midnight for a sacred fire ritual to let go of the old year and welcome the new. Your night’s stay is complimentary.

1 January 2027

108 Sun Salutations

Begin 2027 the yogic way: 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar together at sunrise, a powerful intention for the year ahead. Check-out by 12 pm.

18 – 31 December 2026 · 14 days

Choose your Christmas & New Year retreat

Three retreats run side by side over the festive season. Each one is a complete Christmas yoga retreat in India, from Christmas Eve dinner to the New Year’s Eve fire ritual.

Christmas yoga retreat in India – beginners yoga class by the river at AyurYoga Eco-Ashram

Beginners & intermediate

Beginners Yoga Retreat

A two-week yoga immersion that builds a solid foundation so you can return home with a daily practice of your own. Ideal for newcomers, for students whose practice is not yet established, and for anyone who feels uncomfortable in busy city classes. Classes are adapted to each person’s needs.

  • Daily guided meditation (beginner level)
  • Morning yoga at beginner level, plus a gentle evening class
  • Morning theory: Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Psychology
  • 6 hours of classes a day
  • 70-hour yoga certificate included
  • Small group of maximum 10 students
Twin-share Room$1,000$730
Private Eco-Room$1,200$876
Premium Room$1,400$1,022

Per person, 14 days · with code NY2027

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Intensive yoga retreat in India – students practising on the lawn by the river at the Mysore ashram

Intermediate & advanced

Intensive Yoga Retreat

For students who already have a foundation in yoga and want to go deeper. Around four hours of daily practice lets you explore more challenging asanas and pranayamas, while theory classes on the philosophy and psychology of yoga take your understanding beyond the mat.

  • Daily guided meditation (intermediate level)
  • Morning intermediate yoga, plus an advanced evening class
  • Morning theory: Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Psychology
  • Afternoon theory: Yoga Sadhana and Ayurveda Basics
  • 8 hours of classes a day
  • 100-hour yoga certificate included
  • Small group of maximum 10 students
Twin-share Room$1,200$876
Private Eco-Room$1,400$1,022
Premium Room$1,600$1,168

Per person, 14 days · with code NY2027

Book now Full details →
Ayurveda Foundation Course in India – students in a class at AyurYoga Eco-Ashram

100-hour certificate

Ayurveda Foundation Course

A 14-day, 100-hour certificate course in the ancient science of life, developed and taught by Ayurveda doctors from traditional Kerala families. Learn to understand your own constitution and apply Ayurveda to food, daily routine and seasonal living. Open to health professionals, yoga teachers and curious beginners alike.

  • Daily guided meditation (beginner or intermediate level)
  • Daily yoga class: join the beginner or intermediate group
  • Morning Ayurveda Lifestyle: doshas, food, sleep and daily routines
  • Evening Ayurveda Practicals Workshop: medicines, treatments and the science behind them
  • Ayurvedic cooking classes 3 times a week
  • 7 hours of classes a day
  • 100-hour Ayurveda certificate included
  • Small group of maximum 10 students
Twin-share Room$1,400$1,022
Private Eco-Room$1,600$1,168
Premium Room$1,800$1,314

Per person, 14 days · with code NY2027

Book now Full details →

What’s included

  • Accommodation in your chosen room
  • Three Ayurvedic vegetarian meals a day with herbal drinks
  • All yoga, meditation and theory classes
  • Course manuals and a cotton yoga mat
  • Christmas Eve dinner
  • Two cultural nights: classical Indian dance and classical music
  • New Year’s Eve feast and midnight fire ritual
  • Complimentary night of 31 December

Not included

  • Flights and Indian visa
  • Airport transfers and taxis (we can arrange them)
  • Ayurveda treatments and medicines
  • Optional excursions and day trips
  • Extra nights before or after the retreat ($50 per day)
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Code NY2027

27% off the retreat price. Enter it at checkout. Valid for bookings made till 15 November 2026.

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10% deposit

Secures your place. Non-refundable, but transferable to a future retreat with 6 weeks’ notice.

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Prices & payment

Per person in US dollars. Pay the balance after arrival; international cards carry a 4% processing fee. Bank Transfers and Cash accepted.

Daily schedules side by side

Compare: which retreat is right for you?

Beginners Yoga Retreat

Ideal for taking it easy, with a relaxed lunch break and free time in the afternoon. 6 hours of classes a day, in a small group of maximum 10 students.

  • YogaBeginner level, gentle evening class
  • TheoryYoga Philosophy 12 hrs
    Yoga Psychology 12 hrs
  • Certificate70 hours

Intensive Yoga Retreat

A full schedule of 8 hours a day for students who are already regular practitioners, with more theory classes. Maximum 10 students.

  • YogaIntermediate level, advanced evening class
  • TheoryYoga Philosophy 12 hrs
    Yoga Psychology 12 hrs
    Yoga Sadhana 9 hrs
    Ayurveda Basics 9 hrs
  • Certificate100 hours (YACEP hours)

Ayurveda Foundation Course

Learn what Ayurveda is and how to bring its principles into daily life, such as food and sleep, based on your dosha (constitution). Practical workshops include cooking classes and sessions with our expert therapists, who show you the medicines used, how treatments are given and the science behind them. 7 hours of classes a day, maximum 10 students.

  • YogaOne daily class, beginner or intermediate
  • TheoryAyurveda Lifestyle 24 hrs
    Ayurveda Practicals Workshop 24 hrs
  • Certificate100 hours (Ayurveda)
Time Beginners Yoga Retreat Intensive Yoga Retreat Ayurveda Foundation Course
6:00 – 6:30 am MeditationBeginner level MeditationIntermediate level MeditationJoin the beginner or intermediate level
6:30 – 7:00 am Jala Neti & herbal drink
7:00 – 9:00 am Asanas & pranayamaBeginner level Asanas & pranayamaIntermediate level Yoga classJoin the beginner or intermediate level
9:00 – 10:30 am Brunch with fresh fruit & free time
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Yoga philosophy & psychology Yoga philosophy & psychology Ayurveda lifestyle
12:30 – 1:00 pm Private consultation (optional)If you need help with any asanas or philosophy, our teachers meet you one to one
1:00 – 2:30 pm Lunch & rest
2:30 – 4:00 pm Self-study / free time Yoga sadhana / Ayurveda basics Free time / Ayurveda treatments
4:30 – 6:30 pm Asanas & pranayamaGentle class Asanas, pranayama & meditationAdvanced class Ayurveda practicals workshopIncludes cooking class 3× a week
7:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 – 9:00 pm Videos / chanting / cultural evening
10:00 pm – 10:00 am Silence & self-reflection

Classes run 6 days a week; the 7th day is free for optional day trips. A guided nature walk is offered once a week, open to everyone. Timings may change with the weather.

Ayurveda retreats in India · Christmas & New Year

Prefer healing over a holiday? Join our Ayurveda retreats

Our customised Ayurveda retreats continue right through the festive season, so you can combine a deep rest with the Christmas and New Year celebrations at the ashram. After a consultation with our Ayurveda doctor on arrival, you receive a treatment plan designed for your body and your goals, with daily therapies, herbal medicines, an Ayurvedic diet, plus yoga, pranayama and meditation.

Arrive on your own dates (minimum 7 days). Guests at the ashram over New Year’s Eve are warmly welcome to join the feast, the midnight fire ritual and 108 Sun Salutations on 1 January.

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Duration Twin-share room Private room
7 days $800 $1,000
14 days $1,500 $1,800
21 days $2,100 $2,500
28 days $2,600 $3,100
  • Twin-share pricing applies only if you are coming with a family member or friend, as we do not pair Ayurveda guests with strangers.
  • Sorry, the 27% festive discount does not apply to Ayurveda retreats or treatments.
  • We take a maximum of 12 guests for our Ayurveda retreats, so places are very limited.
  • Joining a Yoga Retreat or the Ayurveda Foundation Course? You are welcome to take individual Ayurveda treatments during the lunch break, paying the regular retail price for each treatment.

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The gift of wellbeing

Give someone you love a Christmas they will never forget

Looking for a meaningful Christmas present for a partner, parent, friend or yoga lover? Instead of another thing, give an experience: a Christmas yoga retreat in India, with two weeks of yoga, Ayurveda and rest, and a fresh start for the new year. The 27% festive discount applies to gifted bookings too.

  1. Choose the retreat that suits them best.
  2. Email us with their name and the retreat you have chosen.
  3. We help arrange the booking in their name, ready for you to share the surprise on Christmas morning.

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Why AyurYoga Eco-Ashram

Authentic yoga and Ayurveda in India since 2010

Our guests come from all over the world for traditional Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda taught in the spirit of the ashram, not a resort.

Traditional teaching

Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda taught as a complete way of living by experienced Indian teachers and Ayurveda doctors.

Nature all around

An 18-acre organic farm on the River Kabini, with walks, wildlife and open skies. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are both within an hour’s drive.

Food as medicine

Fresh, home-style Indian vegetarian meals, less spicy and less oily, with a menu approved by Ayurveda doctors and nutritionists.

Small, caring groups

Personal attention in every class and private one-to-one coaching built into the yoga retreats.

All-inclusive

Accommodation, all meals, classes and course materials are included in your retreat price. No hidden extras.

Easy logistics

Help with Indian visas, flights and airport transfers, plus support travelling before or after your retreat.

120+yoga teacher training batches
2,000+graduates from 30+ countries
2010welcoming guests since
5,000+guests hosted

Simple booking

How to claim your 27% festive discount

Pick your retreat

Beginners, Intensive or Ayurveda Foundation, all running 18–31 December 2026.

Apply online

Click “Book now” and complete the registration form with your health details.

Enter NY2027

Add the code at checkout (valid till 15 November 2026) and pay the 10% deposit to secure your place.

Get confirmation

We review your application and confirm within 24 hours, with all practical information.

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Getting here

Travel to the ashram

AyurYoga Eco-Ashram sits on an 18-acre organic farm on the banks of the River Kabini in Mysore District, Karnataka, South India: quiet countryside, far from the noise of the city.

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Fly into Bangalore (BLR)

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is well connected worldwide and is the airport most of our guests use. It is about 200 km from the ashram. Mysore Airport (MYQ), 45 minutes away, has a few domestic flights.

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Airport pick-up & drop-off

We organise taxi pick-ups and drop-offs to and from Bangalore airport, shared with other guests arriving around the same time where possible. The drive takes about 4 hours, or up to 5 in daytime city traffic. Transfers are not included in the retreat price.

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Indian visa

All foreign guests need a visa before landing in India. Most nationalities can apply online for an e-Visa; please apply at least two weeks before you travel. We provide a sponsorship letter once your booking is fully paid.

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Questions

Christmas & New Year retreat FAQ

How do I get the 27% Christmas & New Year discount?

Enter the code NY2027 when you register for the Intensive Yoga Retreat, Beginners Yoga Retreat or Ayurveda Foundation Course running 18–31 December 2026. The code is valid till 15 November 2026. The discount is applied to the retreat price. Places are limited, so we recommend booking early.

Is the night of 31 December really free?

Yes. The retreats finish on 31 December, and every guest on these retreats stays the night of 31 December at no extra cost, including the New Year’s Eve feast, the midnight fire ritual and 108 Sun Salutations on the morning of 1 January 2027.

What happens at the New Year’s Eve fire ritual?

Just before midnight we gather around a sacred fire in the traditional Indian way. It is a simple, heartfelt ceremony to let go of what no longer serves you and to set intentions for the year ahead. No previous experience or particular faith is needed; everyone is welcome.

What is the weather like near Mysore in December?

December is one of the most pleasant months in southern Karnataka: dry, sunny days with cooler mornings and evenings. Bring light clothing for the day and a warm layer for early meditation and the midnight fire ritual.

I am a complete beginner. Which retreat should I choose?

Choose the Beginners Yoga Retreat. Classes are adapted to every student, groups are small and there is plenty of personal guidance. If you already practise regularly and want a challenge, the Intensive Yoga Retreat is the better fit.

Can I come for a customised Ayurveda retreat over Christmas instead?

Yes. Our Ayurveda treatment packages run throughout the season on flexible dates, with a minimum stay of 7 days. Please note the 27% festive discount does not apply to Ayurveda retreats or treatments, as we take a maximum of 12 Ayurveda guests. Please see our customised Ayurveda retreats page and send us your medical history so our doctor can recommend the right programme.

Can I book a retreat as a Christmas gift?

Of course. Email [email protected] with the name of the person you are gifting and the retreat you have chosen, and our team will help arrange the booking in their name.

Can I travel solo?

Absolutely. Many of our guests travel alone, and the ashram is a safe, friendly place to spend the holidays. Female guests can book twin-share and we will pair you with another female guest; male guests should email us about twin-share availability.

Which airport should I fly into, and do I need a visa?

Most international guests fly into Bengaluru (Bangalore) Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), and we can arrange airport transfers to the ashram. Most nationalities need an Indian visa, which many can obtain online as an e-Visa. Please read our booking information and Travel & Visa page before booking flights.

What is included in the price?

All yoga and Ayurveda classes, accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day with herbal drinks, the Christmas Eve dinner, two cultural nights of classical Indian dance and music, and all New Year’s Eve celebrations. Flights, taxis and airport transfers are not included. Prices are in US dollars; a 4% card processing fee applies to international card payments.

Limited places · 18 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Begin 2027 with wellness, not resolutions

Join our Christmas yoga retreat in India and ring in New Year 2027 at the ashram. Save 27% with code NY2027 (valid till 15 Nov 2026) and stay the night of New Year’s Eve free.

Call +91 99866 99849 · Email [email protected]

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