Rishikesh Yoga Association

I did Yin Yoga course. 5 days classes. Very intense, reach with knowledge, beautiful. I would highly recommend this place 🙏

Die Lehrer haben mit viel Herz und Geduld ihr Wissen mit uns geteilt und eine super tolle Atmosphäre geschaffen. Alle Klassen waren sehr lehrreich und die zusätzlichen Aktivitäten (Ganga Arti, Tempel-Hike, Aerial-Yoga, Sound Healing, Acro-Yoga) waren gut organisiert und haben das Programm sehr gut ergänzt.

I liked especially

1. The Yin Yoga asana/sequence training including the active approach of the teacher in helping to do corrections in the posture when needed

2. The Yang Yoga training (dynamic and strong Hatha) as a counterpart to the Yin Yoga sessions.

3. The Pranayama training

4. The Yoga Nidra sessions at the end of each intensive day of asana and theory sessions.

Excellent varied course and high quality teachers. Helpful to have previous knowledge and experience in yoga.

I loved everything about this yttc. The food, the location, the curriculum were great and I enjoyed every minute here. But what really made my time the best was the staff and how they enriched the whole experience. I’m so inspired by the time I spent here and I can’t wait to come back to do my 300 hours!

It was my first experience for a TTC, and I was highly satisfied with the rhythm we had, the ambiance, and the teachers.

Everything was very good, everybody was very helpful, I feel like in my home, thanks for a wonderful time

I liked the teachers a lot, it was a lot of fun to learn from them and the courses were very interesting. Most of the times the food was really good. Every day I learned so much and I am greatfull for that. I loved the atmosphere, the teachers were always smiling and when I needed something, they were there to help. I had a great time and had even fun studying for the assignment and exams.

The yoga room was bright and big. I enjoyed spending time there. There was also a balcony which had a nice view and it is possible to study there on a yoga mat.

Also they were offering inhouse massage which I really enjoyed.

The teachers and the course was exceptional. You get to learn from each teacher in a very unique and creative environment.

The lessons were demanding, but incredibly enriching. The teachers are very passionate and you will transcend your limits under their guidance. They take it very sincere and also the exams and teachings support you in the best way to become confident about what you hear during lessons. They always have an open ear for your concerns and are very sympathetic. They also create an athmosphere in which everybody helps the others, so that I experienced our course group as a family and I made deep friendships. Best experience of my life. THANK YOU

I am trying to find the words to explain this journey with Rishikesh Yoga Association but it’s hard to compile it all in a few words. Truth is, I joined this course with no expectations and left with a heart full of love and knowledge that will keep me grounded and calm in life.

I was humbled. Truly.

This journey was more than just perfecting my asanas or getting the certified 'yoga teacher' status. This journey was about self-development and self-expression of mind, body and soul. It is about stripping down to your purest form, letting go of your ego and turning up to class with an open mind ready to learn from some incredible teachers. Teachers that will support you throughout, that will guide you if you have any doubts and that will turn up to class with a warm and positive attitude enough to brighten up anyones day.

Rishikesh Yoga Association has really helped me deepen my spiritual journey. Each and every teacher has widened my perspective in life. Each was unique and authentic to his own truth in making all students realize how life can be lived fully and creatively. I am filled with gratitude and honor to have studied under the wings of each teacher, receiving loads of wisdom and heaps of practical knowledge made each day worth the early morning call time.

This experience has been a truly magical one and is the best choice I have made this year. I’ll forever cherish the training and each and every beautiful soul I’ve shared this journey with.

Just finished my course

Amazing teachers with very deep knowledge, some have been living the yoga life since childhood and teaching for decades, such a blessing to learn from them!

I really enjoyed every minute of it and at the end I wish there was another week or two. The course was amazing and beyond expectations!

Thank you so much to everyone!

Many blessings on your paths.

I hope to see you again…

Namaste 🕉️🙏🏼🌟

I recently finished a 500-hour yoga teacher training course at Rishikesh Yoga Association, and my experience there was absolutely incredible. The time I spent at the school was truly remarkable, and I cannot praise the staff members enough for their immense support. Additionally, the food provided was exceptional, and I genuinely enjoyed every meal. As for the teachers, they were all exceptionally skilled and imparted lessons that will stay with me forever. Throughout the training, I gained a wealth of knowledge about yoga and life in general.

It was truly delightful being a part of this incredible family. The experience surpassed my ability to fully capture it in words. The entire team, including the teachers, cooks, and reception staff, works tirelessly to cultivate a warm and welcoming environment throughout your time at the school. The teachers are exceptionally kind and form close connections with the students. The teachings focus on spirituality and philosophy, complemented by asanas, truly embracing the authentic essence of these ancient practices. I look forward to returning again and again.

If you are looking for authentic teachings and non commercial yoga look no further. Teachers are very competent and helpful with a huge knowledge of everything that yoga is (not just asana).

It was a great opportunity for me to have completed Yoga training at Rishikesh Yoga Association. All the lecturers are very grasp and helpful. Very good and unforgettable learning experience.

I usually don't like online courses very much. I feel that they tend to be impersonal and don't create the same bond. However, in this case I enjoyed the face-to-face training so much, I decided to give it a try. And I have to say that I will repeat! There were live sessions, with all the flexibility in terms of schedule to adapt it to the availability of each one. In each session there is a theoretical part and a practical part, with time to resolve doubts and concerns. They care about knowing your experience of the practice and help you to integrate it. All classes are recorded, so you can repeat them!

I had a fantastic experience with Rishikesh Yoga Association. The wealth of knowledge and experience that is shared is second to none. I learnt so much about all aspects of yoga and the purpose of a yogic lifestyle. I would definitely return to improve my practice and gain more knowledge and understanding. Thank you so much 🙏

I had an excellent experience doing my course. The course teachers are inspiring, committed and genuinely lovely people. The books and material provided were extremely useful and detailed. It is a perfect place to break free from the chaos of the outside world and to focus on oneself and learn Yoga from the right teachers. Thanks for everything.Highly recommended, especially as prices are reasonable.

We had a great teacher with lots of exparience with Ariel Yoga practise and teaching.We really learnt a lot during these days.The location was perfect.Rishikesh is safe even you are a solo traveller.The food was delicious,and fresh.The room was clean,and nice perfect for staying.I can reccomand this training warmly.

Honestly, the best thing about this experience was the teachers. You know they really care about what they teach and the students experiences. The administrators and staff were amazing. They also did so much to try and help us with anything we went to them with. If it was within their capabilities to ensure a better experience, they took care of it or helped us. The instruction was well done and it truly inspired me to realize the direction I wanted to take this. I highly recommend this school.

All of the teachers are bringing a lot of experience and knowledge. They are really beautiful in their human being. It's visible, that they work for passion.

I have just completed 500 hours YTT in Rishikesh Yoga Association. Choosing this school was the best decision of my life. I had wonderful experience there and learned a lot... The teachers and staff are amazing, very caring, always open to discuss and help, they make you feel at home. This school has a special place in my heart and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in yoga.

The worst part in fact was leaving…. Thank you RYA 🙏🙏🙏

Attentive teachers, welcoming team and a rooftop Aerial Yoga studio that makes you feel like you're floating in the mountains. I learned a lot from my teachers and had a very comprehensive training program that made it easy to acquire the knowledge quickly. This is a short and intense course, but their scheduling makes it manageable. I loved the daily meditation and breathing (pranayama) courses, sound healing session, and all the teachers were amazing. The facilities are simple, yet rooms are very clean and comfortable, with hot water and A/C, some even have balconies with a nice mountain view. The food is simple, and standard for this type of training school; vegetarian Indian dishes with rice and bread, but it is always tasty and served with care. Teachers are experienced, patient, kind, and caring. Keep in mind the building is in the Tapovan area, which is filled with yoga training schools, so there are many restaurants, shops and cafes nearby if you'd like to explore or need to buy something specific. The school is about a 15-20 minute walk down to the Ganga River and nearby a lot of natural trails and waterfalls to explore. Right on the first floor of the school there is a wonderful bookstore where you can find a wide variety of spiritual literature. They provide asanas guide book to cover in class, and also include a notebook, tote bag and t-shirt upon arrival. The ceremonies for welcoming and graduation are very nice. Overall I would recommend this training school.

I really recommend RYA… I spent two months doing 500hr and I enjoyed every moment of my time at the school, I felt like my body, my mind and my energy completely changed! Although my English is not the best, the language was not a problem to understand the classes, the practices and live this experience!

The teachers are super available, prepared and with very good energy! The spaces are comfortable, clean and pleasant. The food is healthy, very good and perfect for yoga practices…

I feel super happy and grateful to have had this experience with RYA and I recommend it to everyone!

Thank you 🙏🏼

Everything is planed so you can learn the most. Very nice experience i will recommand it to all my yogi surrounders. Thank you so much!

The best, most welcoming place to learn about all aspects of yoga. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to what they do, conveying their experience in the best friendliest manner; and the management makes the environment feel like you’re home away from home. Always making sure you are ready for what the day brings, food was light and yummy, the rooms were clean and bathrooms had hot water. Sunday activities added extra fun to the mix, and even during major holiday like Diwali we never felt excluded! I will wholeheartedly recommend RYA to anyone seeking an amazing experience while gaining the holistic yoga knowledge 🖤🖤🖤

I completed my 100 hours TTC in the first 2 weeks of August 2022.

This course is perfect for people who are quite new to yoga but want to deepen their knowledge, as well as for those who may be short of time.

I found it very well structured and with a good balance between theory and practice.

Teachers are very prepared and friendly and they were able to make classes suitable for all the levels, interesting and easy to follow.

Rishikesh Yoga Association is located in a quite area with a beautiful view, rooms are clean and the staff is always available for inquires or ready to help in case of need. The meals provided were all very tasty and healthy.

Even if the course was very short, it provided me with valuable insights and memories that I will always bring with me, it was a pleasure to learn here and I hope I'll come back soon :)

Very good teachers, caring and wise

I just loved every second of it. The teachers are so knowledgable and willing to share it all with the students. Everybody is so supportive and carrying. Days go by so fast as you keep on practicing and learning while having an amazing time. If you will to learn, what you'll take out of this course will give you inspiration and motivation for a lifetime. I feel like i'm leaving with so much information to process and integrate. To me as a student, this is the biggest gift they could give me. Tapovan is now home. All the teachers are home and all the amazing souls behind the scene are home. These two months i'll cherish forever, every smile and every gaze. I'm so grateful to have the possibility to live this time with you, i'm in deep bow.

I reckon this course can be good for beginners, most of the participants of the group was quite new in yoga. In general, the teachers was good, except for the hatha yoga teacher, who seemed be a good practitioner but not a good teacher, he got poor English skills and very disorganised classes. I really enjoyed the ceremony, it was basic the only time I could feel more the spiritually aspect.

These 200 hours of teacher training have been a great life experience. I will always remember these 26 days as a great learning experience.

The school is located in TAPOVAN/RISHIKESH, on the hill, close to everything, including the Ganges River beach, which is a 15-minute walk away. You can even see the Ganges from the beautiful south-facing terrace. The school has everything you need and even a bookshop on the first floor. There is also a fresh fruit and vegetable shop 50 metres from the school. The staff is very helpful, notably the butler who really takes care of all our needs.

A typical day at the school looks like this:

- Pranamaya every morning with an unbeatable view of the sunrise

- A variety of yoga classes taught by 6 teachers who are both knowledgeable and attentive to our needs.

- Delicious Indian vegetarian meals three times a day.

- A meditation class to end the day at 6pm.

Every Sunday there are organised activities in the nature like rafting and temple visits.

I liked the overall experience of being here and learning different subjects and how is it related to our body and life.

The teachers are very helpful and are skilled at what they are doing. They have created an environment of what we can call “home away from home”.

I recommend RYA to everyone who are having difficulties choosing between many yoga classes while their research. Don’t have a second thought just go for it.

All the good things to talk about.

Teachers have a profound knowledge of the subjects and they make sure that it is delivered in the best possible way for everyone to comprehend easily. Everyone is taken care of in RYA. One would enjoy being in classes as there is so much to learn. Classes are designed in a way for it not to be monotonous.

Weekend excursions are bonus.

Without a shred of doubt, this is the best place to begin your yoga journey.

Thankful to all the faculties.

The food was flawless, the staff and teachers were very knowledgeable and helpful, the outings were fun, the facility was clean and comfortable. So many opportunities to engage with different cultures and meet new people. Great for all Yogi's, beginner and advanced. A lot of the staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. Confident in saying this yoga school is primarily interested in the education and well being of the students. The class schedule was perfectly structured to give 200hr students enough free time to explore and study. So much of the knowledge and experience gained will assist me in my future endeavors and I am eternally grateful for RYA. This will be a moment of my life I will remember forever!

Namaste RYA💞🙏

««la experiencia»».

Lo recomiendo mucho y la calidad de educación es altísima.

I have a little trouble remembering people's names and usually a picture comes up in my head about what a person is representing

 Yogi Satish ji = Sunrise

He is the perfect Yoga teacher because he is there with all his heart for everyone.

Yogi Harmindra Ji = The light

I met him the first day when I arrived and I was tired, annoyed and a little confused

But he looked at me in a way that you just feel that everything will be fine.

Yogi Mohit Ji = The Great Soul

Professor of philosophy

One month is not enough I want him as my teacher for at least 1 to 2 years.

Yogi Yogesh Ji = The voice

Professor of Anatomy he should record his voice because he is such an incredible storyteller.

I want to thank everyone in the kitchen staff,

Yogi Jay and meditation teacher Ankit no one does it more excellently than you all.

And to the next generation Yogi who chooses this school ok if you go there in winter and you can not tolerate cold I have learned that there is no bad weather just bad clothes so be sure to dress warm for the bedrooms can be incredibly cold on nights.

And remember that yoga is a lifestyle and a month is not enough to learn everything but do your best in everything and love yourself through everything. Let go of all expectations and open your heart to see what life wants to teach you. Give these beautiful souls and this place a chance to create new beautiful memories in your life. Maybe you too will be able to look back at this time in your life as I do with a big smile.

The teachers were very competent, attentive and friendly. The classes were fascinating, explained thoroughly and simply.

The yoga center is located in a quiet area, the rooms were clean and the food was very tasty, healthy and varied.

Sunday activities were interesting, we had the opportunity to spend some fun time with the teachers in beautiful places surrounded by nature.

I especially liked the acroyoga on the beach, near the Ganges. It was amazing to practice in such a beautiful place.

It was heartbreaking to leave the teachers and fellow students after such a dense, rewarding and beautiful month. I'll never forget it, thank you so much, guys, a already miss you. Take care, see you soon!

The teachers were nice and prepared

It was very difficult to make a choice with all the school that Rishikesh has to offer! It took me ages to check. I finally chose Rishikesh Yoga Association and it went beyond of my expectations. The entire staff are amazing human beings, teachers are passionates and game changer. Who would have believed that I would miss mantra class at 6 am? And so on... About the food, it was delicious and freshly prepared. We all built such a good connexion between all the student, we were very close and supportive to each other. I am so thankful that I met wonderful souls. This experience will definitely help me in my journey. We will meet again for sure. Namaste 🙏🏼

The quality of the teaching was so beyond my expectations, but all classes were made to be fun and engaging. The food every single meal was so delicious and the over all structure of the school was very efficient. Everyone felt like family.

On my way there, I was feeling a bit nervous, not knowing what to expect. Once I got to the destination I was welcomed by Harmindra ji and instantly I felt comfortable knowing that I was in the right place.

The overall staff and their hospitality was outstanding. They went above and beyond to accommodate all the different type of personalities that were in my program.

Food was simple and delicious and if something wasn’t right, RYA was able to find solutions to make things right.

Classes were my personal favourite part. A lot of information and practical knowledge was shared. The teachers were incredible. They were well educated with great manners. Always willing to help and able to keep the class going at a manageable and enjoyable pace.

Accommodation was way better than I expected based on past experiences.

I am extremely happy that I went with RYA to learn and practice yoga. I feel a lot more confident within my beliefs and my routine. Yoga is a lifestyle and RYA was my stepping stone in achieving exactly that. I hope to come back in the future to further my yoga knowledge and visit some old strangers that started feeling like family by the time I left.

Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Amazing teachers in all subjects, high quality of teaching methods to go deeper into the real meaning and purpose of yoga practice. Wonderful experience for me, I would recommend this retreat in this small ashram well located, close to Ganga and Rishikesh market. The best to discover yoga and the Indian spiritual way of life!

Beyond all my expectations! I have loved every moment of this yoga teacher training. First of all the quality of the teaching is amazing. They don’t teach only yoga, they teach a lifestyle, and they share knowledge as well as experience. It’s a lot more than just a teaching, during the month you will get the chance to know the teachers and to learn a lot from them.

The place is fantastic. The building is beautiful and clean and they provide you with everything you need. You can walk to the market on your time off and even bath in the Ganga (always refreshing!) Everybody is very considerate and thoughtful and they make you feel better than at home.

A special mention to the chef : the food was delicious, fresh, cooked daily with love and skills. I miss it already

On our days off they planned some perfect activities so we can really experienced India. It was much more than just a yoga program.

Best choice in my life. Everything was amazing from the classes to the food and facilities. The staff and teachers, everyone treats you like family!

I felt like I never left home.

The classes are well organized and super interesting, the teachers are always there to explain and listen to your questions.

I'm for sure coming back for more 🕉

Thanks you guys for showing me and teach me the purpose of life, happiness and love.

I miss you already 🙏🏼

I thoroughly researched where to go on my first yoga retreat, as I am so short of time and this was going to be a very precious week away on my own to rest from work and utterly indulge in my passion for yoga. Everything about Rishikesh Yoga Association was spot on, the teaching, the food (just amazingly delicious at every meal), the rooms (clean, simple and very comfortable)the hosts, the helpers, the setting, the weather and the whole ambiance - very inclusive but no pressure to be anywhere or do anything other than what you needed. Complete beginners through to advanced yogis were all provided with a very bespoke experience on the mat - teaching at it's best. Plus, the yoga studio provided a beautiful view of the green mountains - simply stunning! I thoroughly intend to go back!