Mysore Yoga Teacher Training Institute (Samyak Yoga)

I completed my Ashtanga yoga teachers training at Samyak Yoga in August 2023. This is undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have made.  . Ashtanga Yoga TTC is a well-structured intense course and very much physically demanding. Preparation for this course is a must and one should take the "Purvabyasa" very seriously. Also, cultivating the habit of early rising and early sleep will too definitely be beneficial as the sessions are scheduled from early morning to late evening.
Course Content, training schedules, timings, etc are so perfectly designed for the students. All acharyas put a lot of effort in molding ourselves into yoga teachers.  The panel of acharyas are extremely professional and have in-depth knowledge of their areas of expertise,
Acharya Rakesh is one of a kind teacher who can deliver ancient wisdom in the most interesting way possible. His teaching consists of the knowledge of origin, his interpretations and ideas, book recommendations, inclusive examples and expressions. If you are interested in yoga philosophy, this is the best place for you.
Acharya Nagendra is more involved in Asana practice and clinics. He is extremely professional and well experienced. He helped us with correcting postures and alignment with utmost decency. He is so full of life and very much uplifting. Moreover, his ability to understand each student and cater them accordingly is something I should really mention. We were lucky enough to experience kirtan sessions from all acharyas but Acharya Nagendra's kirtan sessions were just next level.
Acharya Siddappa is very kind and passionate. He was teaching our initial pranayama sessions and those were addictive. He too is involved in asana clinic, and alignments. He is also extremely professional and pushes you beyond your boundaries. His drill sessions are so useful in improving our flexibility and stamina. He is very positive, encouraging and sometimes he believes in us more than we do ourselves.
Kamal acharya is very calm and kind. The latter part of Pranayama sessions and anatomy were done by him. He has a sound knowledge in these areas. He is very easy going in nature and very friendly with students.
Dr, Meghana is not just our Ayurveda teacher, but the most comforting and much needed female energy in Samyak yoga school. All students look up to her presence with much love. She is the in-house ayurvedic doctor and this made my stay so much easier, especially because I was sick. She has so much more to offer to this world and hopefully there will be separate ayurveda courses too in Samyak in the near future.
About the location, there is nothing much to say other than "heavenly". Very calm and beautiful place. This is something you are going to miss after the course,  Ashram is located far away from town and therefore you will not have access to any shops or markets. Therefore, bringing down the things you will need will make your stay at Samyak easy. Rooms are airy and spacious. Rooms will be cleaned weekly by the staff. If you want more frequent cleaning, you can do that by yourself as the cleaning materials are already provided for each room.   Food provided by the ashram is very healthy and delicious. Food is very subjective to each individual and culture. I used to be a picky eater and initially struggled to get used to some dishes like kichadi. If you think you are a picky eater, it will be good to bring something until your taste buds get used to the food. Right after the opening ceremony, you will be asked for any allergies or medical situations that they should know and accordingly they will be accommodating you. Jeetu ji and Ajay ji are in the kitchen making our lives better and better with their culinary skills.
On a concluding note, I would say, please give yourself such a retreat, you won’t regret. This will surely change something fundamentally within you, not just physically but mentally and spiritually too. It was truly a humbling experience for me. Thank you once again all acharyas and all staff at Samyak for the wonderful experience.

3.08.2023 - 28.08.2023
The Journey From A Student To A Teacher
I had the great honor of participating in Samyak Yoga’s yoga teacher training course. Samyak Yoga is a community tangibly based on compassion, mindfulness, and love.
As I sit down to write this piece, the task of adequately describing what I experienced during the course seems almost impossible. How do I describe or label the education I am gifted? Though it is certainly a challenge to try and describe such a profound experience. I am grateful for the gift of participating in it as well as for the chance to reflect on its meaning to me.
When I started this course, the only thing I knew was that I was going to learn yoga.
God! No! It was way more than that. It was not just about learning Yoga, it was about developing the skills I didn’t know I lacked and nourishing the skills I already had. This comprehensive course is a holistic system that nurtures personal growth and transformation. This immersive course provided the tools and practices to cultivate mindfulness, develop resilience, and punctuality, and foster personal growth on multiple levels.

I miss everything about this journey. Singing river, palm trees, breathtaking views of sunsets, morning yoga practice, meditation with the chirps of birds, soulful food, soothing Kirtans, positive environment, philosophies of Rakesh Acharya, the positivity of Dr. Meghna, and whatnot.

There were days when I was super happy and there were days when I was emotionally weak, vulnerable, and crying like a kid because it was the first time when I came out of my comfort zone. The only thing I kept telling myself was, Don’t give up!

On day 1 I told my husband, I wanted to come back.
And now sitting on my bed in my house, I’m planning when I can go back for another course.
That’s the magic Samyak Yoga and Rakesh Acharya create.

॥ अंतः अस्ति प्रारंभः ॥

Now, after finishing this life-changing course, I’m thrilled to establish myself as a Yoga Instructor and.
लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

I completed the Ashtanga Vinyasa 200hr training and it was phenomenal. To be fair, I haven't done any other trainings in India but after talking to me friends who trained in Rishikesh, I feel so blessed to have chosen Samyak. If you're debating on whether or not to attend here's a list of reasons why you should:

THE TRAINING:
The four instructors have mountains of experience and wisdom, each offering a unique teaching style, humor, and energy. Because there is a mix of teachers, burnout in the course is tempered. They did a fantastic job in catering the course to the most advanced students (who were already teachers) and new yoga practitioners.

You will teach in this training! Many YTTs don't really equip you to actually teach, rather they just help you improve your own practice. Not only did my personal practice improve during the training but I also taught the Ashtanga Primary, Pranayama, and Meditation.

THE LOCATION:
It's a dream location. The photos are not misleading, if anything they don't capture how nice of an ashram it is. I traveled in india for 4 week prior to the training and this was one of the cleanest and calmest places I found in India.

THE VALUE/COST:
The amount you get for this training is unbelievable. In the U. S.a training like this would be 5-10X what you pay at Samyak.
- Amazing ayurvedic meals, filtered water, housing, training (in asana, pranayama, mediation, cleansing kriyas, Ayurveda and yoga philosophy) pants and shirt, transportation from Airport, and the most picturesque location ever.

THE FUN
You'll have blast. I made friends I'll keep for a lifetime. I'm seriously considering going back for a 300hr because it was that good.

I graduated from Samyak's 200hr Hatha Yoga YTT recently. What an amazing experience it has been. The knowledge gained is immeasurable. Greatly thankful for the acharyas, fellow trainees and the staff at Samyak. Highly recommend this sanctuary for anyone who is considering to deepen their sadhana.

The Ashtanga Teacher Training was even more interesting than I was expecting! Everything was perfect: the pedagogy method, the content of the training (asana clinic, teaching, anatomy, mantra, ayurveda.). And the food is amazing it's important ;)
I would love to go again!
Many thanks Rakesh, Nagendra and Kamal for everything!

Samyak is truely an amazing school to learn Yoga! Not just asanas but really Yoga, as a philosophy to be implemented in your daily life for greater peace, balance and freedom. But of course also asanas don’t worry.:)
They give you all the tools you need to start and grow as a Yoga Teacher, as a human being also and they help you find your way in whatever you want to do, explore. I am very very grateful for this incredible experience! I feel very lucky to have met those incredible teachers who share their knowledge, personal experience and yoga practice but also embody everything they tell you in a very inspiring way. They are all very kind and caring and you really feel like joining a family once you go there. I would definitely do it over and over again as it was so illuminating and full of everything and I am really looking forward to go back in some time, maybe for a 300hrs! The place is also really nice and confortable and food is absolutely delicious!

A Beautiful place to enjoy an immersion into Yoga. The ashram is in the middle of nature, a very quiet place that feels like Home. With small groups in class, to allow you to connect with everyone. Intensive training without forgetting about fun, sharing and laughs.
A Special thank you to Rakesh for teaching yoga philosophy in a very accessible way, with always the same passion and interest for the experience of a whole Life.
A BIG Thank you to Nagendra, for his unpriceable kindness and lovely asana classes. Will definitely come back!

Samyak Yoga is the finest teacher training. This school allows you to learn from outstanding teachers in an intensive and immersive environment with traditional methods, but also preparing students for teaching in the modern world. I feel so fortunate that this was my first ttc experience, because I have started in the best place possible! I’m so grateful to all of the acharyas for investing so much time, energy and love into this program and their students. My experience was life changing and I am forever thankful to be part of the Samyak Yoga family!

Completed my 200hrs Hatha YTTC from Samyak Yoga this November 2022. It was such an enriching experience. I'd like to list few points so that you can make your mind-
1. The Ashram is located in lush green by Cauvery river.
The accomodation was great, rooms were well lit, comfortable and felt home
Now the food was simple, non spicy, easy to digest with vegan options. Cooks were creative to make variety of dishes, they set chat counters as well.
2. Most important thing TRAINING. Teachers are super knowledgeable, well versed in Sanskrit literature/language, helpful, compassionate and professional. Gained in depth knowledge about Asana and Pranayama.
Hands on adjustment classes and practice teaching classes prepare you take class in real environment. You will feel confident to take class after 4th week.
3. The over all ambience felt comfortable, secured and safe. Teachers are gender sensitive and non judgemental. It's perfect for students across gender.

If I could do justice with rating I would have given it 50 star out of 5. I spent most memorable time of my life learning and growing as a person here. The place is divine.
So if you are planning to learn this is perfect place.

All I can say about Samyak is, I stayed in a beautiful temple for a month and returned with lifetime blessings. Good accommodation, food, ambiance, Gurukul lifestyle, and unique way of teaching keep the day interesting. Blessed to meet Yogacharya Rakesh, Yogacharya Nagendra, and Yogacharya Kamal, a true inspiration. Words are less to express, if you are reading this review without any second thought enroll for the course and experience by yourself)

Amazing experience. Incredible learning. Samyak is one of THE best yoga schools. The teachers have in-depth knowledge on each and every subject. They are well versed in Sanskrit language and have thorough knowledge in Vedic and yogic texts.

Apart from some serious learning, the school provides a very homely atmosphere. It actually felt like home away from home. Thanks to the amazing teachers and staff. The kitchen team prepares delicious food and are very kind and respectful.

The asanas are taught in a precise manner in a very traditional Gurukul style (Indian traditional schooling) which is very attractive and unique in this modern day and age. I was quite surprised to see the teachers having conversations in Sanskrit language, the command over traditional language makes them unique and authentic.

I am immensely proud and happy to be a part of Samyak family, which is growing each day. I hope the teachers at Samyak continue to spread their tremendous knowledge amongst curious people like me. I have made some beautiful memories in the ashram and I am thankful to Rakesh and his team for the wonderful experience. Thank you so much. ️

I've been practicing yoga for 18 years, as an every morning routine, as a hobby. And now so many years later I allowed myself to become a teacher. Before that I thought I am not good enough, that I need to go to a monastery, or ancient ashram, that I need to practice another 18 years to become a REAL teacher. But instead I chose to go to Samyak School. Some people from Dharamshala told me that this is the best yoga school. And that actually was true.

Nagendra who has asanas classes, is such a devoted and super professional teacher. Rakesh with his philosophical teachings and those endless talkings about meaning of life. Kamal who can make a warm friendly atmosphere after the classes. The shala itself with a perfect acoustics, where your own voice can sound so strong and touching your inner soul. The location is so quiet and green plus the single accommodation.all that makes the whole studying a perfect match!

The school AND my beloved fellow students, with whom we became close friends or even as a small family, that all make me believe that I can be and that I am a good yoga teacher. And I will now spread that knowledge to others.

Thank you!

Samyak Yoga is concerned with every student, which helps you to grow spiritually and physically in yoga. Love the combination of all types of yoga, meditate on each asana, discover the spiritual and physical benefits and how this school teaches. Also, love the knowledge imparted through the Patanjali Yoga Sutras that they teach. The training was very authentic and I got to learn all the basics of yoga. On the day one I was thinking that yoga is only about poses and now I understand that it is a very deep world of “UNITY” {oneness}. Not only within, but learning how we act inside and find it in ourselves eventually extends to everything around and above us. It completely changed my lifestyle and the way I saw the world. "Inner peace" "no judgment" "be happy" “be healthy”.

Yogacharya Rakesh, Nagendra, & Kamal are Knowledgeable, talented Creative, friendly with humour & Classes by them was mesmerizing!

Attracted by plantation of sugarcane ashram is surrounded by serene location. Accommodation was simple and clean, surrounding by the breath-taking view and sound of birds make your morning pleasant & peacefully beautiful.
Blessed to have awesome chefs making Delicious & Variety food which was easy to digest with our yoga routine.

Last but not least, the one thing that many people say after their teacher training is that they have built friendships for life. As you spend such an intense and transformative period together, you share your deepest thoughts and feelings with each other. This creates a special bond that will last for the rest of your life.

Thank you Rakesh and Samyak yoga.your contribution, dedication and discipline which makes this course very professional. All the challenges we have been through this course made us stronger and more confident and ready to move on. I thank you for giving us this opportunity. ” It's amazing how much I have learned in one month. A really positive and growing experience. ️

Training at Samyak has been my best decision this year. The place, the food, the community, the learnings - all top quality! Highly recommend this school for anyone looking to enrich their world of yoga.

Wow! My experience with Samyak and the amazing teachers has been truly great. I have done many teacher trainings but none of them compare to the quality and knowledge Samyak has to offer. So happy and grateful to have had this opportunity to practice with and be guided by such great teachers. Thank you! Namaste, Desiree

Samyak is one of the best yoga schools where you learn yoga in a traditional method with a peaceful environment. Safe for solo travelers. The yoga school is located near the banks of Cauvery river and is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Yogacharya Rakesh is extremely knowledgeable and imparts his knowledge/wisdom with kindness, humbleness and with a sense of humor.
The 200 hr-Hatha yoga teacher training course at Samyak is a holistic and well structured course that goes beyond learning, teaching and correcting physical yoga poses or asanas. Curriculum included morning yoga practice, asana clinic, anatomy, pranayama techniques, class sequencing and philosophy.
Each student was given enough attention during all classes. Samyak embraces people of all body types, ages and backgrounds. Nagendra and Kamal are talented teachers with alot of wisdom and each have unique style of teaching.

The rooms are clean and spacious enough to do your personal practice. The chefs were very considerate and made a variety of tasty wholesome dishes, including plant-based (vegan) options.

I will recommend Samyak to anyone who wants to learn how to teach or deepen their personal practice. It was an honor to learn from Rakesh and I am grateful for the heartwarming experience Samyak gave me. I am already looking forward to coming back soon. ️

Serene place, excellent faculty and amazing food. Nice and clean accommodation. I did Vinyasa ttc from here and i had an amazing time.

Wonderful experience! Teachers are amazing, the ashram is great and food is.so good! Thanks for everything, i ll remember this Vinyasa TTC all my life.

If you're looking for a TTC in India, look no further than Samyak Yoga in Mysore. The programs are very well managed by highly trained and professional Archarya's.
The Ashram is located outside of the city in a quiet and serene location surrounded by lush green fields and palm trees.
Joining the Ashram for my Ashtanga TTC was one of the best decisions that I took.
I wish the Ashram and Yoga Archarya Rakesh, Kamal and Nagendra the best. Keep doing the good work!

The place is located near the banks of the cauvery river and surrounded by lush green environment, the place has a very good energy. Rakesh has great enthusiasm for teaching and it reflects in his every class. In Ashtanga primary series Ttc every asanas were explained in detail and variations for different levels of practitioners were explained. Personally I loved his philosophy class which were amazing. He also has a very good way of convincing people to teach yoga. And finally made some great friends which made the Ttc even more special.

Very best 200hr training if you want to connect to the roots of yoga. Rakesh is an excellent teacher, with years of study and a great sense of humor that make the month past too fast. He has created the ideal space — clean rooms, hot showers, delicious food, and a peaceful space by a river to make this a dream experience.

Being a part of the online 200 hour Hatha Teacher Training at Samyak Yoga has been nothing short of a life changing experience for me personally, at so many different levels.

The course is very detailed with a wide syllabus covering Yoga Philosophy, Pranayama, Asana clinics, hands on teaching opportunities, Hatha yoga practise and so much more. Yogacharya Rakesh's excellent teaching methods together with his genuineness, patience, humour and ability to give each individual student attention made my experience truly exceptional. I do believe that Samyak yoga is instrumental in creating the best yoga teachers, as Samyak yoga is authentic, intuitive and very firmly rooted.

Thank you so much and I hope to participate in your next online course or hopefully be able to do a residential course someday. I would recommend this course to anyone - 1000/10:)

Becoming a part of Samyak yoga family was a life changing experience and beyond every expectation. Due to this Covid situation, I've still got a chance to finish 2 online courses, Hatha & Ashtanga Teacher Training. Even though they were online, Yogacharya Rakesh made it feel as if we were all there, from Pranayama and Yoga philosophy, to Asana clinic and practice, every lesson was so well structured and explained.
Every day spent on a mat, exploring and reanalysing our allingments, following our breaths and thoughts, and putting every single one of us in the right direction (mentally and physically), is what makes a perfect teacher, and I want to thank you Yogacharya Rakesh for inspiring so many people around the world to teach, thank you for your humbleness, wisdom and constant effort, I feel blessed for the time spent and word said, for every knowledge shared and story told, thank you for this beautiful soul journey.

I completed Hatha Yoga Teachers training and it was the most exhilarating experience. I learned so much about form, meditation, and philosophy. I especially want to thank Rakesh for his brilliant teaching/coaching as he is very patient and all for the student thriving. I came here to really heal myself, was not quite sure what I was going to do next and what I got was soo much more. I also really loved being with such smart, talented, and beautiful human beings in the program.
Thank you

I recently completed 200hrs YTT from Samyak in Hatha Yoga. When I enrolled this course the only intention I had was to become my own teacher but this course has given me much more than I expected. This course is very well structured and the manual/ other reference material is extremely useful. Samyak Yoga is the best place to learn authentic Yoga, I have improved my own yoga practice with better understanding of postures. Rakesh Sir is wonderful teacher having immense knowledge of Yoga and philosophy, his frequent feedback, alignment and adjustments were very useful throughout the course. My favourite part of the course was the Asana clinic and Asana teaching practice. I would like to thank Samyak Yoga for giving me such wonderful experience to learn yoga and being a part of SAMYAK family.

I have just completed my Hatha yoga TTC, I loved every day.

Yogacharya Rakesh is a great teacher, informed, experienced, knowledgeable, humorous and kind. He is very professional and respectful. Having done previous yoga courses, this was by far the best. He showed us many variations with asanas that allow us as future teachers, to safely bring in variations for the asanas to students with different abilities.

He has shown us how to make yoga accessible to all not just with asanas but his spiritual knowledge is superb, I learned so much in every aspect.

I would highly recommend doing any course with Samyak Yoga. The quality of all the information in the manual, to the demonstrations & explanations regarding asanas and pranayama leaves you very clear in how to effectively and safely teach all aspects of yoga with confidence. The course was enjoyable, engaging and relaxed and delivered by a great teacher.

I am so delighted to share with you all how amazing I feel after learning yoga from Samyak Yoga Class.on zoom. The teaching style of Mr. Yogacharya Rakesh is very nice that even a novice can perform yoga nicely. Highly Recommended Samyak Yoga Class if u r looking for a yoga TTC in maysoor. Samyak yoga is beautifully designed teacher training course I couldn't hav been more pleased and content with their methodology and approach to teacher training course. Thank u so much yogacharya @Rakesh for building so much confidence in a month.

I recently completed 200hrs of Ashtanga Teacher Training with Yogacharya Rakesh. And I must tell you its been a wonderful experience. The course was very nicely structured and in detail. There were breakout rooms, asana clinics, asana practises, philosophy classes, pranayama and meditation. All our doubts were always covered. The overall experience has been blissful. Thank you for this beautiful journey. Looking forward to many more learnings.

I did my 200 hrs Asthanga training online with Samyak Yoga and was not disappointed. Everything from the meditation classes to philosophy and asana classes was well thought out and mindfully set so that the students online can get the maximum benefit out of this course. Rakesh sir is one of the most patient and intuitive teacher I've had and his humour and wit keeps the class engaged as he explains and talks about all aspects of yoga. Had a wonderful experience and even though it was an online class it felt personal on a deeper level. I'll definitely be back to continue my training with this beautiful family once again.