D'vine Yoga

Wonderful location and staff

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The quality of instruction at this program really stood out to me. The program was cohesive, and everything we learned we were able to apply in practical sessions. The teachers were extremely knowledgeable—not only of the course material, but also of everything you could possibly want to know relating to the field of yoga and yogic science.

Sudhanshu Ji led the yoga classes in a way that is practical for everybody, no matter their capabilities. His approach was based in safety and accessibility, and everyone left his classes feeling happy and accomplished.

Lata Ji is an incredible anatomy teacher, and explains everything in a way that is so comprehensible and understandable. I generally struggle in classroom settings, but in her class I was truly able to LEARN material that will be useful in my teaching practice.

Swami Sachidanand Ji’s capabilities are truly inspiring. His ability to manage the entire school while teaching 4+ classes/day, while staying available to hold space for all students 24/7 is astounding. His willingness to share his knowledge and wisdom is a special quality, and I am so lucky to have received lessons from him during the program.

Additionally, the food here is top quality. 3 sattvic meals/day are prepared fresh by a small kitchen team who is always smiling and always prepared to accommodate every student’s individual dietary needs.

I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to be taught by professionals such as the ones at D’Vine Yoga School

The YTTC was such a deeply insightful experience. The whole program is composed to let you grow as much as possible. Swami Sachidanand is enormous generous with sharing his wisdom, and then the combination of the 10 day (partial) silence really enables you to go deeper and get to know yourself better. Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga and Philosophy pave the path to deeper wisdom. Next to that, the staff and teachers are knowledgeable, extremely friendly and supportive. The food is delicious, fresh and healthy. I really like the non-dualistic vedantic approach in the course. Thanks you all!

The best thing about this course was the teachers, between our yoga teacher Sudhanshu, Swami and his meditation/pranayama and philosophy teachings, our anatomy teacher all gave top quality teaching, they’re amazing at what they do and really know their stuff! The whole experience was great, great value for money we had an excursion during the month of which was great. I learned so much from this YTT and feel a lot more confident to teach!

The food was nutritious and delicious and the kitchen staff were kind and offered to make things like chai tea fresh for you in the mornings. Thank you!

Adjustments to the schedule to fit in one or two meditations by the river Ganga

Embracing a new culture, having Sunday afternoons off our schedules to explore Rishikesh and make memories solo and/or with beautiful souls

Some of the content was very good particularly anatomy, thank you Dr Hemlata Ji and the kundalini classes were insightful with an Ayurvedic approach and had focus on women’s cycles too which was holistic and one of the best parts.

Being surrounded by nature and seeing monkeys in the environment was sweet although FYI generally many appeared scared as it was shared that the monkeys at the school can and have been aggressive

The office staff were very accommodating, helpful and lovely

The structure of the days was well organised with one day trip option organised by the school which was thoughtfully considered

The attitude and care from teachers , the knowledge,service, everything was amazing!!!!

I really appreciate that opportunity! I wanna back again ! Food very tasty, room amazing, classes was very interesting, teachers honestly love their job !♥️

The teachers were very knowledgeable at yoga and anatomy and had degrees in yoga which meant that they really knew what they were talking about. However the yoga was not advanced and pretty basic for an advanced course and coming from 3 trainings ( 2x 200 hours + 100 hours ) I was disappointed to not be taught advanced arm balances and inversions I wanted to learn. I was told that I was stiff every day which did destroy my confidence. I have stiff hips and lower back, but my practice is very strong in other areas and I didn’t feel stretched in what I wanted to learn but just reminded that I could not do hip openers like lotus. I felt a bit left out during lessons and I would have liked to be given differentiated poses to try or perfect as I knew how to do handstands and pinch against the wall and crow but wanted to learn those more technical postures without the wall and without assistance. The teachers were very good but focussed on the other students who mainly had never done yoga before or just recently. I felt that I was on the wrong course as well because it was Ashtanga only in the morning for 4 weeks , series 1 only and Hatha in the afternoon although we did 2 lessons of restorative yoga. I would have enjoyed Viniyasa but we didn’t do any so perhaps I chose the wrong course for me and it’s my fault. I enjoyed the experience though because I was my first time in India and I made friends.

I really enjoyed all the classes of the Course: Swami Sachidanand has been very professional and kind.

The classes were clear and full of good input and info.

Swami has been generous in replying to all my questions, quite a lot of questions :), and in giving me tips to explore and explanations in depth.

Very recommended!

Thanks to you Swami Ji and to Art Divine Yoga School :)

Namaste'

In one of the first classes we were told that we didn’t chose this yoga school but it chose us.

First I didn’t get it. But with everything I learned and experienced during my stay, I must say. I got way more than what I was looking for. I learned so much more than how to guide a yoga class. So much about myself and life in general. It was an amazing experience that I will carry in my heart forever.

I don't know where to start. It's an experience that I'm so happy and grateful for. I couldn't be happier in a country where I went for the first time with so many questions in my mind. I came for 500 hours of yoga teaching. They were very interested in every process even before I got there. The beautiful people in the office, Pushpa and Priyanka. They are interested in everything and are incredibly kind and loving. Swami's angels. The classes are incredibly intense and educational. All the teachers are very good in their fields and are already very involved with yoga. They listened to every question with understanding and answered it. Thank you very much. Swami Ji.There is so much that can be said about him, but it seems like it will never be enough. With his deep knowledge, perspective, teachings and everything, he directs you to look at life differently. A beautiful hand in the right place, at the right time. It helps you transform your energy. Thank goodness it exists. You will find more than you expect from the food, rooms, peace. I hope your paths cross with this beautiful school and Swami Ji. And you experience this too.

I have just completed a 500 hour YTT at D’vine Yoga. It truly is a magical and uplifting experience and I can highly recommend it. The course is intense - on a daily basis we have classes on yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, asanas, alignment, anatomy and yoga nidra. And we have group discussion time daily when we will also practice how to lead a class. This has provided a solid foundation to aspiring teachers.

The quality of teaching is superb. All teachers are highly knowledgeable and encouraging, the class size is very manageable allowing them to provide individual attention to students. Swami Ji himself dedicates time to talk to individual students as well if they so request, and many of my fellow classmates have learned a lot from him.

The office staff are very helpful and responsive, they always stand ready to support you to have the best experience in the ashram. Food is cooked freshly and very tasty. And the ashram itself is located on the less busy bank of the Ganga near a forest - daily necessities are within walking distance, with a couple nice cafes, and you enjoy the tranquility and the natural environment around. The school has done its best to - and succeeded in - providing a sattvic environment to students.

It’s not only a YTT, it’s an immersive yoga experience!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the team D'vine Yoga. It was a month rich in learning and experiences. I think I could not imagine better training. It was transforming. First the place, we arrive from the city and we go in the jungle to arrive in the Ashram. The view is incredible. Second; the team, Swami Ji shared more than knowledge. All the courses was inspiring and revitalising. Beena did worderful kundalini classes in the rooftop with the view of the mountain and the sound of nature. Himanshu teach us so many new options to adjust in the poses, and helped us to challenge ourselves. The anatomy class from Dr. Hemlata was amazing. And of course the staff (Priyanka and Pushpa) was very very very kind and helpful with us. They did all the best to make our journey perfect! We can't forget one of the most important part : the cookers! They was cooking the most delicious dishes. And so various! Sometime we preferred to stay in the Ashram to eat than going outside! The Ashram is really safe, and you have place to meditate, to walk, to cry or to juste be alone by yourself. We are far away from traffic or noises. We have a lot of littles visitors : monkeys, peacocks, big grey hornbill, and if you are lucky : elephant. Well it was a great time for me and I think for all the group. I hardly recommend this school, particularly if you want to build your Sadhana and want to go deep into yoga philosophy. So well, just feel your intuition and go to this school ! Namaste

I enjoyed my training very much! The teachers were very knowledgeable I am grateful for all of the knowledge they shared. They sincerely cared about us receiving a proper education. I especially enjoyed the food and location. Close to ganga and market but up in the hills a bit away from the noise.

🔸 Location is great. Peaceful and next to the forest, but still 5mins walk from all the places you need.

🔸We were a small group of students which enabled us to feel like the valued members of the community. I felt like all the staff, teachers and Swami are available to support and give attention to each of us

🔸 Silence period was important. It was one of the reasons I chose D'vine. Nothing would be the same without it

🔸 Feeling like attention was not only to make us better teachers, but to make us better people of this world

🔸We were gently encouraged to go out of comfort zone and look within, journal and grow

🔸The food was very nutritious and tasty

🔸All teachers were very knowledgeable and kind

I completed my 500-hour TTC at D'vine Yoga, an experience that has already begun to reshape my life in profound ways. Traveling alone to a new country and culture as a woman can be scary, but the staff made me feel safe and supported before and throughout my two-month stay. //

The ashram is surrounded by nature while still being conveniently close to the village, and you'll often see wild peacocks, toucans, woodpeckers, monkeys, and other wildlife. The food is delicious every day. // The teachers were deeply knowledgeable, sharing their expertise in asanas, alignment, and anatomy. Beyond that, Swami Ji showed us how to better understand and navigate our minds through the lens of yogic philosophy, a potential turning point for many. Every day, we practiced pranayama, meditation, and delved deep into ourselves. While this process can sometimes bring challenging emotions to the surface, Swami Ji was always there to help and guide us forward. // If you're looking for a place to simply learn how to teach asanas or enjoy a relaxing retreat, this might not be the right fit. But if you're ready to explore yoga in its many dimensions, acquire tools for life, and put them into practice, this is the right place for you. // My advice:

Respect others' personalities and cultural differences, be flexible and don’t expect the often superficial "niceness" found in the West. Stay curious and ask questions respectfully. Be humble. Give 100%. Live in the present moment. Respect your body.

I loved so many things here. The overall experience in general. Swami Ji has cultivated such a special place for people to delve more deeply into the principles and practices of yoga and all the elements of yoga, not just the asanas. It’s very thought provoking. I loved in particular aside from the asana practice the focus on pranayama and meditation. The various ones we did were all so powerful and an element I really liked. I loved Swami Ji and thinks this school is so special to have a swami , it really brings a whole new layer to the entire experience of training here for YTT. I loved all the teachers and miss them already. I made long lasting connections there, and am so grateful for the entire experience. The location was great too, away from hustle and bustle but all shopping areas cafes etc easily accessible. Accommodation and food too was fantastic and price really reasonable.

Reached some amazing highs with yoga, pranayama and meditations… was blown away above all expectations. Swami is the real deal, Staff is always attentive, and teachers are very good.

D'Vine Yoga is immersed in the green and a quieter area of Rishikesh, which makes it the perfect place for a teacher training. I completed my 200hrs YTT in November and struggle to find the words to describe the experience. It's been a fully immersive 3 weeks and I am beyond grateful for everything I've learnt and experienced. Swami Ji is really inspirational, his knowledge and humanity are incredible. The staff at the ashram is all super nice and make you feel at home since day 1. Would definitely return!

I had the most transformitive time here at the training. I couldn't have picked a better school to do my 3oo hour Kundalini Training. I was met with challenges that encouraged growth. I am impressed and humbled by all the knowledge the instructors had. I even found Anatomy enjoyable :).

I found Swami Sachidanand to be one of the most wonderful teachers of all. From his patience to his knowledge to his way of teaching. He actually spent time with us and put in effort in all the classes we had with him. I believe this is one of the only schools that has their Swamis be as present as him. No question was left unanswered and really.. I am so happy I chose this school.

At the end of the day, this is a traning so it has its challenges but worth every minute. We were also an amazing group!!! :)

To all the inspiring yogis and yoginis, this is your school. You will grow into you a little bit more. Have an amazing experience as I did. Until next time.

Delaite

I completed the 300h Multi Style YTTC in August 2024 and all I have to share from this experience are positive memories and impressions. First of all, the ashram is located in the outskirts of Rishikesh, surrounded by nature but in the same time 10min walk from the market. All the rooms are either single or double, clean and quiet, with a convenient private bathroom and a shared balcony which one can use for study. The food is always of the best quality (usually consisting of rice, dal, cooked veggies indian style, chapati, fresh fruit in the morning and herbal tea) offering energy but also keeping the body clean in the yogic sense. Secondly, as far as the training program is concerned, the schedule is intense but not exhausting, well organised to cover the necessary 300h of training during a 28 day period. Both the Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga teachers (Sudhanshu Ji and Himanshu Ji) as well as the anatomy teacher (Dr. Hemlata Ji) are very skilled, knowledgeable and willing to offer their knowledge consistently and tirelessly. Last but certainly not least, the presence, energy, knowledge, vibe of Swami Sachidanand Ji is the highlight of the course. Being present in the Ashram 24/7, he personally instructs the meditations and the philosophy classes and he is always available to answer to all possible questions and needs, worthly holding the role of the spiritual guide and mentor. This experience transformed me in a better version of myself and for this I sincerely thank him.

Honestly the teacher training exceeded my expectations by far. I came here to deepen my knowledge about yoga, of course, and maybe improve my meditation - becoming more aware of breathing techniques etc. But what I found was a truly transformative approach to life instead. I found answers to questions I’ve asked myself my whole life, I found love, unity and connection. I think it’s so important to find time to explore that spiritual part of ourselves, we forget about it way too often in our busy lives. Would 100% recommend!

I am so proud that I've started my Yoga Teacher training here at D'vine! You never truly know how it's going to work out when you book anything like this online but I knew on the first day here, I was in the right place. You feel like a disciple, a student, a seeker, being given knowledge, wisdom and information from a true master and sage! Thank you to Swami Ji, the teachers, staff and the students for creating a beautiful and loving space to learn Yoga and passing down this sacred knowledge from generation to generation.

I definitely urge anyone who is on the fence to come here. You won't be disappointed!

Namaste 🙏

The Swami is a great master. The staff is super loving, the food is homemade, delicious. The place is incredible, surrounded by nature and close to everything. Couldn't be better!!!

I really enjoyed the training. I learned a lot from the teachers and the material provided. I am very happy I went to dvine yoga school. The ashram is in nature, a short walk from local infrastructure, which was perfect as it was very quiet. The food was very tasty and nutritious. Maybe I will come back to do my 300H some day! :)

Amazing experience in the most beautiful environment and the calm of mountains and forest. Guru Swami carry an incredible knowledge with him and you’ll learn so much from the yoga teachers. I’ll recommend it to friends and family x thanks to everyone running the D’vine 🙏🏽

Ich habe im Dezember 23 meine 300 Std Yogalehrerausbildung gemacht.

Ich bin sooo glücklich darüber, diese Schule gefunden zu haben!!!

Für mich war die Kombination aus Körper, Geist und Seele perfekt.

Swami Jii ist ein außerordentlich toller Lehrer- Ich habe so viel gelernt in diesen 4 Wochen. Mein Körper wurde stärker, flexibler und ausbalancierter, meine mentale Präsenz und meine eigene Spiritualität erreichten ein neues Level.

Die Unterkunft ist sauber und einfach, das Essen super lecker und alle Menschen die dort arbeiten sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! DANKE!!!!

Vivre cette expérience dans cet ashram fut extraodinaire. Rencontres, partagés,savoir, sagesse . Merci à tous . Swami Ji à un savoir intarisable, les profs Anouj et Dilvar sont incroyable

The content was very interesting and presented excellently. I really enjoyed this retreat. Please note this was an online retreat so location, lodging, food are not applicable for the review and could not be submitted without me choosing a rating. I imagine if this was done in person it woud have been excellent all around.

The course was overall well explained and enjoyable

The sessions were very enriching and went into the right amount of details, just perfect, also very flexible, Swami was really making his best to accommodate everyone's needs when it came to time. I would highly recommend this retreat, also great value for money compared to other retreats available. I chose it as felt it was the most authentic.