Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School

Amazing school, best quality teachers! Great vegan food and nice accommodation. The experience here was life changing. I will definitely return to do my 300h training here. Thank you

One of the Best School For Learning Yoga. The Best Part is Experience Teachers Like Navin Sir for Ashtanga & One of Our all Time Favourite Rajesh Sir for Vinayasa Flow. Management is Good and the Way they Managed all the Things I am Really Happy with That.

I just can't describe the feeling for this month which I spent with this school. I just loved the way they teaches us and all the teachers here are amazingly talented. They take good care of me. When I got sick they took really good care of me. It was like this one month passed away with a blink of an eye. Had amazing memories got to know new people learned from them a lot. And the accommodation is also amazing. Its more than worth for money. I had an amazing experience. Will definitely come back again to learn new things again. It was a spiritual one month experience for me. I would suggest each and everyone who ever is planning to start of want to do an advance course to select this yoga ashram. You will have an amazing journey over here.one of the best yoga school

This is the best yoga school in rishikesh. I have completed my 500hr TTC 2021. Thanks to all teachers and staff for encouraging and supporting me to learn many life changing lesson.

Beautiful, mesmerizing and Life changing.
I did my 200 hours Yoga TTC here in Oct 2020.
I was blessed that i found this school as the atmosphere here so familial. The accomodation is great and even food is good.
The school is at good location as well the management is great.
All the teachers are strict and open to share all their knowledge. Very active and dedicated.
If you dont want to teach but change your lifestyle. You should definitely go for the courses here.
The Management is always open to hear and help.
I am definitely doing my 300 hours here.
And i would recommended this yoga school with whole of my heart.
LOVE IT AND IT IS SAFEST FOR GIRLS TOO.

Amazing experience. Wonderful people and beautiful family like ambiaence. Best school in Rishikesh

I spent an amazing month at Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School where I did my 200 h yoga teacher training. Food was simple and delicious, vegetarian and mostly vegan as well. The teachers are professionals with a lot of experience. The school is located in a quiet part of Rishikesh, but there are lots of cafes around and it’s close enough to the more central part of Tapovan. I hope to come here again for my 300 h teacher training if I get a chance.

I practice Vinysasa Yoga since 2015, Meditation since 2017 and discovered Hatha Flow Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga the same year, I practice Reiki since 2018. I joined the Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School in February 2020 for 200 hours TTC based on the good advise from one of my yoga teacher. If you want to learn more about the yogic philosophy and the yoga practice, this is the place to be. The daily program is perfectly balanced and the teachers are very professionnal and experts. The physical practice is awesone and meditation classes are there to free yourself. Accommodations are nice, the food is very good and excursions are regenerating. Here, you can spend 27 days exceeding beyond your limits even those you don't suspect. All of that with Good Mood and daily smiles!

Cant describe my experience here with words. It’s such a bless to be there. The teachers, school themselves are amazing alrdy. And the group, the vibe they brought to this month, make this trip extraordinary and special. So much positivity! Love this town, this trip, this school. And thank you for everything. Learn so much.

I happened to know of this school through a friend of mine who had done a 200 hours TTC in July 2019. Personally I didn’t have any idea of what a TTC meant not about the school. She told me that this was life changing however I couldn’t really understand how can this be life changing, it’s just a Yoga course. I am glad to have been proven wrong. I am a globetrotter & I can undeniably say that this has been the best escape I have gifted to myself till date.

I got the opportunity not just to understand but feel the true aspect of Yoga, what is means & what it really stands for. It has given me a new perspective to spirituality & healthy living. Though I would say 28 days is a tad bit less to understand what Yoga is but it surely bundles up all the prime aspect of Yogic way very succinctly. This school has many different aspects to flaunt but I would like to point the two most important aspects, the teachers & the food.

All the teachers were gems, so thorough with their knowledge, my personal favourite is Joshan Ji who taught us Philosophy but I would like to thank all the other teachers, Ram Negi, Yashpal Routela, Anirudh Aswal, Rajesh Rawat, Saajan Negi.

Coming to food, being a Bengali (Indian), a strict non-vegetarian I never missed non veg food even for once staying in this school. I can’t possibly fathom how do they cook such amazingly delicious food without even garlic & onion. All my meals I would simply gorge over the food like there’s no tomorrow, I ate more than what I usually eat back at home but never for once felt any heaviness or bloating. The kitchen staff was so accommodating & would take extra care for any customisations, special request everytime. They even arranged a special cooking class for all students upon request, it was quite a learning. Funny part is as we were nearing the end of the course, my biggest concern was the food back home, how would I have access to such amazing & nutritious food back in Mumbai.

The outdoor activities were just an icing on the cake, loved the places we visited.

A piece of advice for all who wants to pursue this course, you should have some hands-on experience of Yoga so that your body is somewhat agile, it would be easier for you to catch-up.

Also, the fee charged for the course was quite reasonable considering the fact that it was a 28 days with boarding, fooding & 4 excursions included in the package.

Be prepared for an intensive gruesome 28 days, waking up early morning at 5 am & sleeping early, the Yogic way.

On a concluding note, I would say, please gift yourself such a retreat, you won’t regret. This will surely change something fundamentally within you, not just physically but spiritually. It was truly a humbling experience for me.

Once again thanks all the teachers & support staff of Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School for all your support & wonderful memories. I made some lifelong friends and memories from across the world.

I had a great experience for my 200h YTTC in Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga Ashram. The teachers were very friendly, the food was amazing and the course lived up to standards. They treated you as part of the family which was nice. The only thing was that I felt there was a bit of a confusion as I signed up to do my YTTC in Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School but was sent to a different location. Overall a really good experience and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to do a YTTC in Rishikesh.

If you are thinking of learning yoga, deepen your practice and grow as a person this is the place! It was a n very intensive month but full of growth. Thanks to everyone at Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga school for allowing us to enjoy their beautiful culture and for their amazing vibe. ️ I’ll definitely come back soon!

I have visited rishikesh vinyasa yoga school in the month of July this year and had a great time in the school learning and practicing yoga.

There are many pros and cons to doing a teacher training at Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. I thought it might be helpful if I share some information I wish I’d had before committing to do a 200 hour teacher training at this school.

I’ll start with some positive points. Some of the teachers are great, including the philosophy teacher and those who teach the asana classes. Yashpal teaches alignment and is very kind, patient, and knowledgeable. The food is good and accommodations are fine. The school is tucked away in a quiet, charming area of Rishikesh. I felt that my personal yoga practice improved a lot during my month at RVYS. You absolutely get a sense for the true history and roots of yoga.

Now for the areas where the school could improve. I began this teacher training really hoping to be immersed in intentional and mindful living. The other reviews I read online talked about the school feeling like one big family. Unfortunately this was not at all the case. Firstly, the website says that cohorts will be capped at 18 people. We were 28 people in total. While asana practices were split into two groups, all of the other classes were conjoined. This meant that the teachers were not able to get to know us or provide the individual attention necessary for anatomy and alignment classes. I really felt like a number to the teachers and staff. The anonymity posed problems when I was very ill in the final week and no one from the management or teaching faculty checked up on me (even after I contacted them on WhatsApp). Some students would just not turn up to classes and none of the staff would even notice. Secondly, after speaking to us about mindfulness and posture all day in classes, teaching faculty would sit in the reception all day hunched over their phones playing loud shooter games. This created a bizarre learning environment that did not seem particularly genuine or engaging.

Secondly, communication between management and students is lacking. Planning felt really haphazard and last minute. For example, some of our classes were cancelled at the last second and then never rescheduled. Or, a substitute teacher would turn up for a lesson with no explanation and with no idea what we had already learned so far. As a result, there was sometimes no continuity from lesson to lesson and we did not even come close to covering the full syllabus. Other times, we would be told last minute that there was a mandatory outing the following day, or our classes would be replaced by a random activity. We were constantly told different information by different members of staff and, overall, it was very disorienting. It never really felt like anyone from management knew what was going on.

All in all, this school is fine but feels like a bit of a factory. My sense was that it’s run more like a business than anything else. You will definitely learn a lot and you will meet some great people, but you might also spend a lot of your time being confused and frustrated.

Excellent teachers, good content of knowledge, specially mr yashpal rautela is a very good teacher having tremendous knowledge of yoga, body allignments and spiritualy connected. Mangement look after your needs all the time. Without thinking go for it.
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Minakshi

Wonderful school with lovely staff and informative classes!
Definitely going back for a 300 hour course ;)

I have just come back from Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga school after doing their 300hr TT course in July 2019. It was an extraordinary experience and has changed my life forever.  The experience and knowledge that I obtained on this course was amazing and it was beyond anything I expected or experienced previously. In the mornings, we all gathered in front of the school to do the Pranayama sessions. Our teacher Sajan taught us so many breathing techniques that were so new to me. Then we headed off to do the Vinyasa flow sessions and our Vinyasa teacher Rajesh was a little gem. After doing the 200hr TT course, I didn't have enough confidence to teach but observing Rajesh and his teaching methods gave me all the knowledge and confidence that I needed to master and become a teacher in Vinyasa.  

Our Ashtanga theory teacher was Deepa and she was so knowledgeable. She taught us how to teach Ashtanga on our own. Thanks to her expert coaching and teaching, I can now teach primary series by myself. Our alignment class was so much fun as the teacher Maneesh can't pronounce "s" J and we used to laugh so hard for that.   He taught us the relevant adjustments that we needed to learn how to teach the primary and whole secondary Ashtanga series.  I must say it was so useful.  In the evening, we had Dr. Sumit for anatomy and due to his medical background we got so much information on how to engage muscles correctly during our yoga poses. After that my favourite part was the Astanga session, where Yashpal was our Ashtanga teacher and he is the most adorable Ashtangi that you will ever meet. He is kind and gentle and if you love Ashtanga, you should meet him at least once in this life time. Our meditation teacher was Mandeep. It was a wonderful way to finish our day by meditating and mantra chanting with him. He was so open minded and we had amazing discussions with him almost every day.  His brain was a storeroom full of great information and no matter what question you ask him, he would have the best answer you could imagine.  

Then the kitchen staff, I still miss them – Ashok, Vinod (the best dancing instructor) Sandeep and Tajwal. They are my friends forever and I can’t thank them enough for feeding us such lovely vegetarian food.   

Mukesh Bhaiya - thank you for arranging all the chocolate cakes and not letting us get home-sick. Ujjval - thank you for everything you did to us, and being the life-long friend you are to me now.   

The only negative thing I could say from the course is the last part thst we have to leave from the month long course. In the last week, I was so sad to leave my Rishikesh family. I love you all and can't thank you enough for all the knowledge and love that you offered to us. I will return because it’s worth it.  Also, anyone visiting the Rishikesh Yoga School must check out Mona's beauty parlour, the Thulsi restaurant and Zobra tattoos

June 2019 YTT: My journey at Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School (RVYS) was one I could not have imagined in a million years. My intentions prior to venturing to India for the first was to acquire as much knowledge and wisdom about yoga and life as possible so I could offer my knowledge and experiences to communities back home. The RVYS community offered this and much more! It was an honor to study so closely under Yashpal, a multi-award winning Ashtanga teacher who is incredibly passionate about teaching and fully living the life of a pure yogi. The passion and dedication extended to all teachers and teacher's aids at RVYS and that passion also extended to all students in my graduating class. I left home only to find a second home filled with so many beautiful souls from across the world and everyone was so compassionate and loving towards each other which really enhanced the entire experience- we all laughed, cried, danced, sweat, and worked through really tough moments together which tightened our bond. I'm infinitely appreciate of this program and everyone who plays a role at RVYS, without all of you, my yoga journey in Rishikesh would have been incomplete. Thank you for your knowledge, light, and love.

Johnna

Most teachers were very experienced and knowledgeable. Yashpal the main teacher is great and responded well to questions. However some classes were unprepared and unprofessional including one on the yoga business. This is the third different yoga school I have studied at in India. I know it is India but dog poo in and around the reception area and on the stairs in the accommodation is not acceptable. The amount of rubbish/trash in and around the school makes it look like a building site and uncared for. The place doesnt feel spiritual but the staff are lovely, food is ok and trips are fine if you are new to India.

My time at RVYS flew by! The original plan was to stay for one month, but Rishikesh stole my heart and I found myself staying for two! I was fortunate enough to be apart of both the 200hr, and the first ever 300hr program here at this school. And if I'm being honest, whatever hint of expectation I had before coming here was blown away.

The teachers and staff at this school really do go above and beyond in terms of making you feel comfortable. For those who had difficulty adjusting to cultural differences, they were there to fulfil any (even sometimes silly) requests.

I cannot praise the experience I had for the 300hr program enough. All of the teachers are incredibly knowledgable, personable, and it really became a second family of sorts. Yashpal is the most patient and kind hearted teacher. He even managed to smile while we tortured him with our first Ashtanga counting attempts. (sorry, and thank you!)

The chefs in the kitchen work so hard. The food is absolutely delicious and I'm sure all the students could agree that we shouldn't have gone back as many times as we did to refill our plates, but it was too hard not to. The guys in the kitchen deserve so much praise.

The space itself is bright and spacious. You're delegated your own large private room, very hot shower and queen sized bed. Each equipped with its own private balcony where you can sit in the sunshine or use to dry laundry.

I'm so thankful to have chosen this school out of the hundreds of others. The team and the teachers really make this experience what it is, and for them I am forever grateful. Namaste, and thanks again for everything!

March 2019 was such a marvelous month for me thanks to Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. It was my first time in India and I m very glad to have been a part of my school. Thank you very much once more the whole team, you guys are the best, always smiley, always there to help.

Our teachers were awesome, always ready to answer our endless questions with patience, sharing their wisdom with pleasure.

The food was always delicious, cooked with love and a looot of spices too:)

The daily schedule and the planning of the month was also very good, I enjoyed every moment I ve spent there, even trying the weird shatkarma:) and waking up at 5 am.

I was already doing yoga since 15 years but I ve learnt a lot, not only about myself and about yoga philosophy, meditation and alignment, but also about the colorful culture of India that I loved a lot.

It was very nice to be instructing a vinyasa flow class to our classmates at the last week, enjoying Holi, going to the waterfall, the "special evenings"; that we were all dancing, the ashtanga class near Ganga, our two beautiful ceremonies, meeting gorgeous people and having my own time just for myself, enjoying lovely Rishikesh.

I am very happy to have chosen RVYS for my teacher training; I think it really is a perfect starting point to deepen your practice and to grow towards being a mindful yoga teacher.

Dhanyevaad Yashpal, Mukesh, Deepa, Vinod, Sandeep, Ashok, Naveen, Mohit, Saajan, Hari, Sarvottam, Varsha, Ujjwal, Raghvendra, Ajay.

Namaste:)

Not just a school but a new family! I had an amazing time here immersed in ashtanga vinyasa yoga, the teachers were amazing: kind and passionate about their role and very flexible to the students needs. The accommodation and food were also excellent and took me completely by surprise considering the normal standard in India. I hope in the coming year to be able to come back here for my 300hr training.

Namaste!

It was a great experience here in Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. Just the fact that we have been 24 people in the class, I found it a little bit to many people and the conection to the teachers got lost a little bit!

This was definitely one of the best experiencies I ever had in my entire life.
I did the 200 hour YTTC during the month of November.
The school is located on the top of a hill from which you can enjoy the view of beautiful mountains (perfect for meditation especially at sunrise/sunset).
The entire staff is so friendly, helpful and approachable. The teachers are simply amazing and so knowledgeable! I felt part of the family from the very beginning.
I would sincerely recommend coming here not only for teacher training course but also to live an experience that will change your life!
I cannot wait to join for the 300 hour course!
You guys are the best! See you soon!