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Cohorts are capped at twenty to thirty students. Small enough that every teacher knows your name, your practice, and where you need feedback.

Our 100hr and 200hr programs are designed to receive practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds. You need at least six months of regular yoga practice and a genuine intent to deepen it. The 300hr requires a valid RYT-200.

The training is multi-style — primarily Hatha and Ashtanga, with Vinyasa flow, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, and meditation woven through every day. This gives you the breadth to teach various class formats and find your own teaching voice.

Modest, comfortable, breathable clothing. We ask that students dress respectfully of Indian cultural norms — please avoid overly tight or revealing attire in shared spaces.

You are welcome to bring your own. We provide mats, blocks, and straps for daily use throughout the training.

Breaks, lunch, and most evenings are unstructured. Sundays are typically off — many students use them to explore Rishikesh or rest at the shala.

Full attendance is encouraged and required for certification. If you are unwell, inform your teacher and we will make accommodations.

Yes — shared accommodation is available on request when both partners book together.

Not at all. Our teachers use clear, simple English, and international students from every continent join every cohort.

Yes — a beginner-friendly reading list is provided in advance. Texts are available at the shala library during the training.

Our trainings are physically intensive. Please consult your doctor first and contact us to discuss your specific situation — we may be able to make modifications, or recommend a future cohort.

Arrive one day before the course start; courses end in the afternoon of the last day. Airport pickup from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) is available on request.

Yes. We are a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, USA — accredited for RYS 200, RYS 300, and RYS 500 (Yoga Alliance ID 329284).

Complete one of our YTTCs (100, 200, 300, or 500 hour) and you will receive a certificate that allows you to register as an RYT with Yoga Alliance.

Yes — Yoga Alliance registration is recognised in over 100 countries.

Yes. Each course includes practical and written evaluations. Certification requires you to pass both, alongside full attendance.

Yes, once you register as an RYT-200, RYT-300, or RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance.

Yes. Our daily meals are pure vegetarian and easily adapted to vegan diets — please let us know in advance so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.

Yes. Please inform us in advance of your dietary or medical needs. We will do our best to provide suitable meal options for your stay.

Yes — filtered drinking water is available at all times throughout the campus.

Phones are fine during free time. We ask students to avoid phones during classes, meditation, and meals to keep the learning environment focused.

Yes — Wi-Fi is available throughout the shala and is intended for use during your breaks and free hours.

Yes, air-conditioned rooms are available on request (subject to availability and an additional charge during summer months).

Bring enough for the full course and carry your prescription. We can recommend local clinics if you need a refill, but it is safer to arrive with what you need.

Local clinics and hospitals are easily accessible from the shala. Our staff will assist with transport and translation if needed.

None are strictly mandatory for entry. Tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis A and B are commonly advised — please consult your doctor before travelling.

Rishikesh is generally considered low-risk for malaria. Standard mosquito precautions are sensible during monsoon months.

Meals at the school are prepared in a clean kitchen and are safe. When eating outside, stick to busy, well-reviewed places and avoid raw foods you can't peel yourself.

Fly into Delhi (DEL) for international arrivals. From Delhi we recommend an onward domestic flight to Dehradun (DED, Jolly Grant Airport) — a thirty-minute drive from our shala.

Three options: taxi (6–7 hours, ₹5,000–₹7,000 / about $60–$85 USD), train to Haridwar then taxi (~₹150–₹1,000 depending on class), or AC bus (₹500–₹1,000).

Yes — Rishikesh is one of the safest destinations in India for solo travellers. Many of our students arrive alone.

Yes. Airport pickup from Dehradun (DED) is available on request — confirm your flight details with us at booking and we'll have a driver waiting.

Most international students enter India on a Tourist Visa. Our visa eligibility checker covers the procedure for 60+ countries — see /tools/visa-eligibility-checker.

Comfortable yoga clothes, a towel, toiletries, notebook and pens, a reusable water bottle, a shawl or light jacket for cool mornings, any medications you need, and a power adapter (India uses Type C, D, and M plugs at 230V).

A non-refundable deposit of 20–30% of the course fee secures your seat. The balance is due 60 days before your course start date.

Bank transfer or UPI in INR or USD equivalents. PayPal is also available for the deposit — full bank details are provided on the payment page once you've confirmed your cohort.

More than 60 days before start: deposit is forfeited, the balance is refundable minus an admin fee (₹5,000–10,000). Between 30 and 60 days: 50% of the total fee is refundable. Less than 30 days or no-show: no refund.

Yes — request changes at least two weeks before your course start date, subject to cohort availability and approval.

Yes, card payment is possible on arrival in Rishikesh. We recommend carrying a cash backup.