Best Wellness & Retreats in Mumbai — Vegan Guide

The Yoga Institute

Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East

Founded in 1918, The Yoga Institute in Santacruz is the world's oldest organized yoga center and a Guinness World Record holder. Their classical approach to yoga emphasizes lifestyle transformation through asana, pranayama, and diet. The 7-day health camps include sattvic meals that are naturally aligned with vegan principles. A deeply authentic experience far from commercial yoga.

Price: Drop-in ₹200 (~$2.40); 7-day health camp ₹5,000 (~$60); teacher training from ₹30,000 (~$360)

Type: Classical yoga, teacher training, wellness programs, Ayurveda

Vegan Options: Sattvic vegetarian meals in programs with predominantly vegan options; Ayurvedic dietary counseling supports plant-based choices

Yogacara Healing Arts

16th Rd, near Carter Road, Bandra West

A boutique yoga and healing studio in Bandra's leafy 16th Road area, offering intimate vinyasa classes, sound healing sessions with crystal and Tibetan bowls, and Reiki treatments. The studio hosts regular vegan cooking workshops in collaboration with local chefs. Carter Road's seaside promenade is steps away for a post-practice sunset walk.

Price: Drop-in ₹600 (~$7); monthly unlimited ₹5,000 (~$60); workshops from ₹2,000 (~$24)

Type: Vinyasa yoga, sound healing, Reiki, wellness workshops

Vegan Options: Organic herbal teas post-class; hosts vegan cooking workshops; partners with nearby plant-based cafes