Shri KalyanikaDol Ashram
Shri Kalyanika, Dol Ashram
Return to the Stillness Within
A quiet weekend of guided meditation and foundational pranayama at Shri Kalyanika, Dol Ashram, in the Himalayan foothills of Kumaon, Uttarakhand.
Friday evening – Sunday afternoon · 2 nights
Step away from the noise of everyday life, learn simple practices for breath and meditation, and return home with a practice you can continue.
A weekend to pause, practise and reconnect
The retreat is intentionally simple. You will spend the weekend in a quiet ashram setting, with guided meditation, pranayama, nourishing vegetarian meals and time to rest. No previous meditation or pranayama experience is required.
You will experience
Your weekend
Friday
Arrive in the afternoon, settle into your room and join the group for orientation, dinner and a short evening practice.
Saturday
Begin with morning pranayama and meditation, followed by teaching, rest and quiet time through the day. End with an evening practice.
Sunday
A final morning practice, guidance for continuing at home, time for questions and departure after lunch.
Your weekend, day by day
Friday
This is a guided programme — sessions are gently structured, not rigid. Exact timing may adjust slightly on the day.
Before you book
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Travel & Arrival
Dol Ashram is set in the Kumaon Himalayas, Almora district, Uttarakhand. Most guests arrive via Delhi, then continue by train to Kathgodam or by road.
The ashram does not currently arrange pickup — prepaid taxi counters are available at Kathgodam station and Pantnagar airport for onward travel. Mountain roads are best travelled in daylight.
Have questions about planning your journey? Chat with us.
Travel times are approximate and vary with road and weather conditions — please confirm current train and flight schedules when booking.
What's included
Rooms are simple, clean and wood-panelled, each with an attached bathroom.
Enrollment & Support
Admissions, enrollment and on-ground support for this retreat are managed by Eclipse Wellbeing Hub — a premium wellness studio with locations in Mumbai and Dubai, offering therapeutic yoga, RYS-certified teacher trainings and retreats. Eclipse handles your booking, coordination and travel support, so your weekend at Dol Ashram remains fully guided from confirmation to arrival.
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Double Sharing
Two guests to a room
₹5,000 per guest
Private Room · 1 Person
A room to yourself
₹6,500 per guest
Do you have any medical or psychological condition, injury, or medication that we should know about before you practise pranayama with us?
Does anyone in your group have any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions we should be aware of?
Fri 23 Oct – Sun 25 Oct
2 double sharing · 0 private room · 2 guests
Payable now ₹11,800
Payments are securely processed via Razorpay by Eclipse Wellbeing Hub & School Private Limited, the enrollment and operations partner for Shri Kalyanika, Dol Ashram. Your card details never reach our servers.
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Frequently asked questions
What the weekend is, who it suits and how the days are shaped.
Getting here, what to pack and what to expect on the ground.
What your contribution covers, the food, and health considerations.
How the ashram is kept, and how bookings are managed.
Still have questions? Chat with us.
Suitability
Some pranayama practices affect blood pressure, intracranial pressure and the nervous system. If anything on this list applies to you, please still tell us in the health declaration when you book — it does not stop you booking. Our team will reach out to plan a modified practice with you, and we may ask you to check with your doctor first.
Retreat rhythm & code of conduct
Days begin before sunrise and end early. Practice sits at the two ends of the day, with teaching and rest in the middle. Meals are at fixed times and are taken quietly. The rhythm is not demanding, but it is steady, and it works because everyone keeps it together.
The hours from the evening sitting until after morning practice are kept in silence, as is the meditation hall at all times. Elsewhere, speak softly and sparingly. If you need to talk something through with a teacher, there is time set aside for exactly that.
Please keep phones on silent and out of shared spaces. There is no photography or recording in the meditation hall or during sessions, and none of other guests anywhere without asking. If you must stay reachable, tell us at check-in and we will help you arrange it without disturbing others.
This is a living, working ashram, not a resort. Dress modestly, remove footwear where indicated, follow the instructions of the ashram staff, and treat the grounds, shrines and residents with care. No alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or other intoxicants, and no meat, fish or eggs on the premises.
Booking this weekend is an agreement to keep the rhythm and the code of conduct. If it is not kept, we may ask a guest to leave, without refund. In many years this has almost never been necessary.
Important terms
All bookings are final. Dol Ashram and Eclipse Wellbeing Hub & School Private Limited operate a no-refund policy — once payment is processed, no refunds will be issued for cancellations, regardless of reason.
Once your payment is processed, we do not issue refunds for cancellations, no matter the reason.
If you are unable to attend, your booking may be transferred to a future retreat weekend or to another eligible guest, subject to availability and prior written approval from our team.
If the retreat is cancelled or postponed by Dol Ashram or Eclipse Wellbeing Hub, a full refund will be issued.
Participants acknowledge that meditation, pranayama and related practices taught as part of this retreat carry inherent risks, particularly for participants with the medical conditions described in the Suitability section above. By booking and attending, you agree to hold Eclipse Wellbeing Hub & School Private Limited, Shri Kalyanika Himalaya Devasthanam (Dol Ashram), and their respective staff and affiliates harmless from any liability or claims resulting from injury, loss or damage during the retreat.
Come as you are. Leave with your breath.
If you have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ, contact our team and we'll be happy to help.
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