Gurukul Yogashala

The best part of this retreat was the inner journey it encouraged. It reminded me that the most important experience comes from within, regardless of the place itself.

I also appreciated the simple, almost Spartan way of living—it helped me focus and disconnect from distractions. The retreat supported this well, with cleaning provided twice a week and access to a shared laundry machine, which made daily life easier.

The teachers were truly amazing—I couldn’t have asked for better. They felt present, connected, and genuinely engaged, which created a safe and supportive environment for growth.

The food was good and quite varied. While I wouldn’t describe it as strictly sattvic (as some meals included onion and garlic), it was still enjoyable and nourishing.

Overall, I’m grateful for the experience and what I’ve taken with me from it.

Meeting other people passionate about yoga. Working hard and having a lot of fun at the same time! Unforgettable

The best part of this retreat was the teachers. They were unbelievably knowledgable, pushed us hard but were equally patient and understanding. I was truly blown away by their care and dedication.

The teachers. Far surpassed my expectations. Their knowledge and ability to teach is amazing. All humble and fun. They made the entire program amazing even though it was gruelling 12-14hr days

I came here specifically for Kundalini yoga, but it wasn’t available as advertised. The management was dishonest and often gaslit students, it was impossible to get a straight answer from them, and I couldn’t trust what they said.

That said, the tutoring and teaching staff were excellent. I learned a lot, felt supported in my classes, and the professionalism of the instructors is what truly makes this school.

If you’re choosing this school, go for the teaching, not the management. The school has potential, but the leadership seriously needs to be run better.

The teachers, the students made the whole experience worth while.

I think the best part of our programm were our teachers. They all were very qualified, competent and so passionate in teaching their subjects. I gained so much knowledge and wisdom during this time, which I still need to reflect on a lot. Special thanks to our teachers in Ashtanga, Anatomy and Alignment. I really enjoyed and appreciated these lessons so much!

The food was really tasty and yummy too. I would have loved to know what exactly we were eating, since it is supposed to be vegetarian, ayuvedic food.

The people in our group took the whole experience to a different level. It was so great to connect to all of them, since everyone seemed to be so kind, open-minded and passionate about this Yoga-Training. I made so many new friends in different parts of the world and had such a great time sharing all our Yoga experiences together and exploring this great vibe in Rishikesh!

Une pratique intense, une formation complète qui m’ont fait progresser rapidement. Les professeurs sont très investis, professionnels. J’ai apprécié le groupe, des personnalités différentes, des origines diverses, tous et toutes intéressants, empathiques et tellement sympas! Une super expérience dans un cadre typique, agréable et confortable. Nourriture saine adaptée à cette formation que je recommande. Merci aux organisateurs, aux professeurs (spécialement aux professeurs d’ashtanga, d’anatomie, d’alignements et de hatha yoga) et à tous les membres du groupe qui sont des belles personnes.

I recommend this school with all my heart. The teachers are attentive and caring. The entire staff is welcoming and warm. This place can change you for the better and help you find answers to your questions. This is where my yoga journey began, and thanks to this school, I will continue it.

The people, the teachers, the location, the food, the occasional monkey appearance - everything was incredible.

The most powerful thing to me was the deep learning of yoga philosophy, and the powerful connections made with the other students.

We absolutely loved our yoga teacher training with Gurukul Yogashala 🥰🙏🏻 The ashram was professionally run with kindness and compassion, the teaching was exceptional and the food delicious. In gratitude to deepen my awareness of yoga in Rishikesh which is embued with such an incredible spiritual heritage of saints and sages 🙏🏻💗

The location is amazing, away from the main streets, the views are spectacular. The staff including the teachers are all lovely and really care about your experience. It feels like one big family there. The group of people I stayed with and joined on their course for the week were truly inspiring too. The food is delicious everyday and I never went hungry. I would recommend this beautiful ashram for a retreat stay or to start or further your yoga and meditation journey. Thank you

Food was excellent. The actual physical practice was strong, as was the breathwork and meditation.

The best thing about this retreat was by far the teachers. My Sound Healing teacher and Hatha/alignment teachers were absolutely incredible. The two of them made this experience worthwhile for me. Thank you!

Amazing teachers, staff and location. Go there and do yoga <3

It was such an amazing experience in so many ways. The Beauty and magic of Rishikesh and the culture is enchanting. The school is in a beautiful and safe environment that is also so hospitable, compassionate, and professional. The lovely teachers and staff create abjetamente experience for you that you will never forget and hold in your heart with much love and gratitude. I will definitely return and continuing learning and practicing the yogis philosophy on and off the Mat. See you next time ! ❤️

I liked the completed program for the quality of teaching and support for students. The amazing teachers of the school shared very necessary knowledge, without which there is no point in starting teaching. Thank you!

Ashtanga yoga with Aaryan

J’ai adoré l’expérience, les professeurs, l’âme de la ville.

L’école nous donne un rythme assez agréable: début des cours tôt le matin, et nous avons de nombreuses pauses, pour réviser ou se reposer :)

Vraiment je ne peux que recommander ce lieu génial !

Gurukul yogashala was a very nice place to do a 200 h YTT. The food was delicious, the staff really did their best to listen to everybodys needs and expectaitions. All the teachers was well educated with a big amount of patients. The school also arranged guided trips on our days off and sometimes other activites after school. Come here, do yoga and fall in love with Rishikesh.

The people the experience and the Himalaya retreat

On se sent à la maison, c'était mon premier ytt j'ai trouvé les profs super, la localisation est top, dans un endroit calme loin des clacsons, avec des restaurants et petits magasins à proximité. Je recommande.

We had 5-6 classes per day: 3 in the morning and 2-3 in the afternoon. All the teachers are so knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. One of my favorite classes was Pranayama class when we were taken next to river Ganga. Upendra Guru Ji was one of my favorite teachers. I also loved meditation classes where I can learn different meditation techniques.

The food here is SO good. There are variety of choices of Indian food and the menu was changed every day. Local fruits are easily got near the school. The café next door is also a good idea for Sundays eating out.

The accommodation is good and safe. You can ask for more blankets if you needed. Laundry service is provided on request. I wished I could have more classes taught by Sir Arvind though.

I made more friends in the school. We learn together, eat together. Sometimes we walked to the river for ginger "chai". We talked we laughed and those sweet memories will be forever in my heart.

Die Menschen, die ich dort kennenlernen durfte, waren sehr angenehm! Sie absolvierten alle das 200 oder 300 YTT. Die Lage und das Essen waren super!

Overall my experience was really positive, but the two things really stood out for me were:

Firstly, the caring and supportive energy of the teachers and Cheena as coordinator. This was really grounding during an at times intense learning experience, and I felt supported and safe. It set an aspirational example of the spiritual benefits of the yogic path. This lesson was at least as valuable as the curriculum teaching.

Secondly, the teaching was excellent. All of the teachers are fantastic yogis and it was beautiful to watch each of their practices and hear all of their experiences and perspectives on yoga. I appreciated their openness and authenticity which was incredibly inspiring. I found each teacher set a good balance of pushing me, and understanding when I needed rest, which made me feel safe and able to listen to my body and push my boundaries whilst respecting my limitations.

Being already a Yoga practitioner but was still able to learn from the teachers was a things that I was not expecting. It was truly amazing that how small things can really help us in finding the posture with the right alignment. It was so amazing how the experience of the teacher helped me in finding the right way to do the asana even when I myself is a practitioner and that is why I loved the best about the school. the teachers are really really good and have a lot of experience. Also the garden was very peaceful. we sat during the evenings. I am going to miss my time here. I will definitely will be coming again.

Coming to India was a dream come true and staying with Gurukul Yogashala Ashram was even better as my experience here was tremendous. I had leant a lot of new things about the asanas, Pranayama, Meditation. It was a great experience. The place is amazing. There was so much peace all around. Everyone was so good always ready to help to make our stay more comfortable. What I think that everyone should at least come and see by themselves that what they are going to get is beyond imagination. I loved the food also. The stay was comfortable and every teacher here is the best. They have so much knowledge and always want to share the knowledge with us to help us in any way they can. I am really happy that I came here. Thank you all.

Coming to Rishikesh to have an understand of Yoga and local culture was the right decision. I was not expecting much but to be proven wrong really felt good. I had a great time during each and every class at Gurukul Yogashala. What blew my mind was how organized the classes were and the experience of the teachers. I am a beginner in Yoga and all the classes really helped me in understand the holistic way of life. The food was amazing as I really like Indian Cuisine. Made a lots of new memories and taking back with me lots of experience. I would definitely come back to deepen my practice. I really the asana classes and meditation classes. I would recommended Gurukul Yogashala for everyone to come and experience the traditional form of Yoga.

I dont usually write reviews but one thing is for sure that made me to write my experience for Gurukul Yogashala is that the teachers are amazing and are highly qualified. They have so much knowledge that I have decided to come back again to deepen my knowledge and practice. I had a complimentary Ayurveda personal session and that helped me a lot with the right knowledge to lead a healthier life. It was such a wonderful session. The place is really peaceful and amazing. Overall I had a great time here. The people are amazing always helping us out to make our stay more comfortable. The place is so peaceful with beautiful lawn that helps us to unwind at the end of the day. The food was really delicious and served hot all the time. In all I had a great time and would like to come back again in future

La chose la plus importante, c'est selon moi la qualité de l'enseignement, et il était EXCELLENT. Les professeurs sont très à l'écoute, disponibles et très compétents. J'ai l'impression d'avoir beaucoup progressé durant ce mois chez Gurukul Yogashala.

L'école est très jolie, bien située, dans un quartier calme.

Les cours étaient variés : on ne pratique pas que des asanas. Nous avons étudié l'anatomie, l'Ayurveda, la philosophie, le pranayama...

Cheena, qui organise tous les séjours, est toujours réactive et répond à nos besoins dès qu'elle le peut.

Je me suis toujours sentie en sécurité.

Enfin, l'ambiance était superbe : de nombreuses raisons poussent des personnes très différentes venant des 4 coins du monde à aller faire du yoga dans la ville où cette discipline est née. Les discussions et la philosophie du groupe était très inspirants.

Just one word - awesome!! I had an experience that is very difficult to put in words. I was quite skeptical about this since my last experience in Rishikesh with some other school was not great! But this school was recommended by one of my friend that is why I came. And it was the best decision I made. The ambience of the school is so good. The people are very friendly and I think their motto of Happy to help is actually true. All the staff members are really helpful to make our stay more comfortable. I really liked all the classes. I think all the teacher are amazing and have well in-depth knowledge. They really help us out to get better in every way. The food was very delicious and I really like Indian Cuisine. Being a solo traveller all the time I know the importance of safety and school is a very safe place only the persons who are allowed are the students and staff members. I think I should mention that it was by far the best experience I had in Rishikesh and I learned a lot. Would definitely come back again.

It seems that my time there at Gurukul Yogashala should have never ended!! I started missing the place as soon as my stay ended there. What should I say? I think the words come short if I start to describe my experience. It was heart-warming. Everyone was sooo good welcoming all of us with open arms, always ready to help us out. The classes were amazing - the asana class especially the hatha yoga class I loved the most. I really learned a lot from all the teachers. It was like it doesn't matter whether you are practicing for a long time or not you will still learn a lot of things.

What's my favourite thing is the culture and the ambience where we stayed. It's so peaceful without any noise of cars overlooking the Himalayan Mountain with a beautiful garden area I loved so so much sitting there relaxing in the evenings. The food was truly exceptional especially to me as I was a hardcore non-vegetarian before I joined and I imagined I would have to eat outside but the food was so delicious. I really enjoyed my time here. I am going to miss everyone from Gurukul Yogashala. See you again next time!!

Thank you Gurukul Yogashala You have changed my life for the better. On one of my trip to Thailand some of my friends suggested that I should Visit Rishikesh to have an experience in Yoga. And that was the best decision I made. I enjoyed so much like I stepped into a new world. With Gurukul Yogashala it was like I dived into different culture that I enjoyed a lot. Sharing the culture with us and Inviting us with open arms like a family was a feeling of home. The teachers are amazing have a lot of in-depth knowledge. Being a cook myself I can say Food was very delicious. I really loved the ambiance here. It was so peaceful with proper security that we never felt like I am staying away from my home.

I had a great it was much much more that i expected. I would say everyone should just come here once and experience on their own the culture and yoga at Gurukul Yogashala. I will definitely will come back to delve deepen into my practice.

Incredible!!

It was so much more than what I had expected. I had a really great experience with Gurukul Yogashala. My goal was to connect with myself through yoga and that happened because of the incredible teachers at Gurukul Yogashala especially all the classes

They were in contact with me from the beginning helping with my bookings then connecting with me if I needed any support for the transportation or any help for my travels.

The place had a great security as nobody was allowed in the premises apart from the students. I felt quite safe and secure being there as it really felt like a home in India.

All the classes were immensely interactive and all the teachers were incredibly supportive and had in-depth knowledge of Yoga. Even as a practitioner I learned a lot of new things about myself.

The place has a beautiful garden I really enjoyed spending my time there with other participants. Food was sooo good. And in India sometimes it was difficult to find food without spices but here the food was without spices and was very delicious.

Taking lots of memories back with me. Gonna come back again!!

We had a really good experience with this yoga school. Our goal was to get to know yoga and experience if it is something we would like to implement in our life. The teachers are the best in what they do and helped us discover the fine art of yoga.