Private & Custom vs Sound Healing

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

	Private & Custom	Sound Healing
Format	A retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions.	Bathe your nervous system in resonance that restores and recalibrates.
Duration	Flexible (custom)	3-day program
Primary Location	chakrata	rishikesh
Why that location	Our primary location. Logistically optimal for most custom configurations.	Sacred ground amplifies the healing power of sound. Tradition and intention live here.

Who Each Retreat Is For

	Private & Custom	Sound Healing
Best suited for	Anyone with specific retreat intentions that don't fit standard programs Couples seeking retreat for deepening or healing connection Small groups or teams seeking shared retreat experience People with specific dietary, accessibility, or practice needs Those wanting to explore something entirely new or non-traditional	Anyone seeking nervous system restoration through sound People drawn to vibrational or somatic healing Those wanting a receptive, non-effortful healing experience Practitioners seeking complement to meditation or movement practice
Not for	People seeking the most affordable option (custom comes at a premium) Those uncomfortable with the design process or clear intention-setting	People with severe hearing sensitivities or auditory processing issues Those requiring active engagement or instruction Anyone uncomfortable with sensory immersion experiences

Daily Rhythm

Private & Custom

We begin with conversation. What do you need? What are you seeking? What does your body know? What does your heart want? From that conversation, we design your retreat. Duration, location, practices, pacing, depth, community level—all customized. We source teachers, facilitators, and support specific to your needs. We handle accommodations, meals, logistics. You arrive into a container that was built specifically for your unfolding. The rhythm is yours, held within our expertise and care.

Sound Healing

Days are structured around sound sessions. Morning sessions are gentle—singing bowls, softer frequencies designed to open the day. Mid-morning brings free time. Walk, rest, integrate, or continue personal practice. Afternoon brings another session—perhaps gong, perhaps a full sound bath with multiple instruments. You lie in a comfortable position and receive the sound. Evenings are quieter. Gentle sound meditation or silence, allowing the day's resonance to settle into your nervous system. Over days, your body begins to remember resonance. Tension releases. Sleep deepens. A natural rhythm emerges.

Program Profile Comparison

Dimension	Private & Custom	Sound Healing
Intensity	Intensity5/10	Intensity2/10
Reflection Depth	Reflection Depth6/10	Reflection Depth7/10
Social Interaction	Social Interaction3/10	Social Interaction5/10
Physical Demand	Physical Demand4/10	Physical Demand1/10

How to Choose

If your primary need is a retreat designed entirely around your needs, timeline, and intentions, the Private & Custom retreat may be more aligned.

If your primary need is bathe your nervous system in resonance that restores and recalibrates, explore the Sound Healing retreat instead.

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