Burnout Recovery vs Rest & Reset

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

	Burnout Recovery	Rest & Reset
Format	Recalibration for people who have hit the wall and need to rebuild.	Permission to stop, for people who have been running too long.
Duration	5-day program	5-day program
Primary Location	sankri	chakrata
Why that location	The remoteness and altitude create a genuine break from the system that broke you. You cannot check email. You cannot pretend everything is normal. The mountain holds you while you fall apart and begin again.	The forest creates a natural cocoon for the nervous system. No tourist noise. No signal. Just the profound quiet of trees and altitude.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Burnout Recovery	Rest & Reset
Best suited for	People who have hit genuine burnout—where meaning collapsed, not just energy dropped Anyone feeling numb, cynical, or disconnected from their own values Those whose bodies are holding trauma from overwork—tension, insomnia, digestive issues People ready to ask hard questions about what they actually want Anyone whose old life no longer fits and cannot yet see what comes next	People running on momentum who need to remember what rest actually is Anyone whose nervous system is stuck in alert mode despite external safety Those whose sleep is poor, digestion is struggling, or energy is depleted People seeking genuine silence without group activities, teaching, or optimization Anyone who recognizes they need permission to stop before crisis forces them to
Not for	People in acute crisis or needing psychiatric care Those seeking quick fixes, motivation, or productivity hacks Anyone uncomfortable with emotional depth or body-based work People wanting to integrate back into their old life unchanged Those preferring external solutions to internal recalibration	People seeking adventure, challenge, or active physical transformation Those in acute crisis or requiring psychiatric care Anyone uncomfortable with silence, stillness, or introspection People wanting structure, achievement, or measurable progress Those treating this as a productivity hack or wellness optimization

Daily Rhythm

Burnout Recovery

Mornings begin in the body. Somatic work—breathing, gentle movement, the kind of practice that helps your nervous system remember it is safe—creates the foundation. This is not transcendence. It is practical healing. Mid-morning opens into space. Some people do individual therapy or coaching. Some journal. Some sit with the mountain. There is no prescription, only skilled practitioners available if you need them. Afternoons bring lighter air. You walk in landscape. You rest. You eat slowly. You are among others who understand that burnout is not weakness—it is a signal that something fundamental needed to change. One evening per week, there is a circle. Optional. A safe space where people speak about what burnout has taught them and what they are beginning to rebuild. Not group therapy. Just honest presence. By the end of days, your nervous system begins to trust again. The constant vigilance softens. Sleep comes more naturally. And in that opening, something wants to rebuild.

Rest & Reset

Mornings arrive without demand. You wake when your body is ready. The forest is quiet. Some practitioners offer gentle breathing or soft yoga on the lawn—a whisper of practice, not a requirement. Most people sit with tea and notice the light shifting through trees. Late morning brings a natural transition. The heat of the day arrives. This is your time for rest—napping, reading, sitting by water, moving slowly if you feel like it. No itinerary. No check-ins. Afternoons are spacious. Lunch is simple and the eating is slow. Some people walk forest trails. Some lie in hammocks. Some do nothing at all, and that is completely okay. This is where the nervous system does its actual work—in the absence of demand. Evenings gather lightly. There is dinner. There is conversation if you want it. There might be gentle music or complete quiet. It is offered, not prescribed. By evening of the third or fourth day, something shifts. Your body stops waiting for the next demand. Your mind stops planning tomorrow. You inhabit just this moment, and that moment feels like home.

Program Profile Comparison

Dimension	Burnout Recovery	Rest & Reset
Intensity	Intensity2/10	Intensity2/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth8/10	Reflection Depth6/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction4/10	Social Interaction3/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand2/10	Physical Demand2/10

How to Choose

If your primary need is recalibration for people who have hit the wall and need to rebuild, the Burnout Recovery retreat may be more aligned.

If your primary need is permission to stop, for people who have been running too long, explore the Rest & Reset retreat instead.

For a broader overview of all retreat programs and formats, visit our complete guide to Himalayan Retreats in India.