Himalayan Yoga Association is dedicated to delivering authentic yogic teachings and the best experiences in Rishikesh both inside and outside their campus.

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Irena Ivanova

from Netherlands, May 2024

"Irena"

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Anonymous

from France, November 2022

"Jogi vient pour la photo finale- absent "

Hajar Ouzidane

from Morocco, November 2022

"An excellent experience for the body and soul"

What I liked about this school is that we have access to all the yoga root. The learning is started by the history of yoga and its philosophy. This gives a macro vision before heading to the details. The courses were well structured and well explained. Performing the postures were detailed by the teachers in order to avoid injuries and to be adapted to each level.

Martha Koutzaousta

from Greece, November 2022

The videos were well arranged and organized. The teachers were knowledgeable.

Alessandra Paudice

from Italy, October 2022

"A yoga teacher training course that meets personalized needs"

I liked that I could take the course within a month to three months. I liked the recorded lessons that were held by real Indian yogi and yogini. I liked the locations that they used for the videos, it felt like being in Rishikesh.

Viktoriya Samokhina

from Russia, October 2022

"Review for 500 hr YTT at the Himalayan Yoga Associatiin "

The philosophy teacher at the school is amazing. Very knowledgeable, emits serene energy, and explains the yogic philosophical concepts in an easy, accessible way. She emphasizes the essence of yoga as the path of liberation, rather than the misconception about yoga as physical practice. However she will not be at the school in November and December. Which should be kept in mind when thinking to apply for YTT.

Anonymous

from Germany, October 2022

"Great Experience online course 300 hours"

I did the 300 hours course following the classes pre recorded online. unfortunately since I live in another continent I couldn't follow live classes. Nevertheless the learning was very good because the program of the recorded classes it's easy to follow and very informative. Also the asanas practices were great I could learn a lot of different techniques. The teachers are very prepared and explain every thing in details. I totally recommend also if you, like me, don't have lot of time during the week and need to divide the learning.

Duong Duong

from Vietnam, September 2022

"Logical structure, enthusiastic teachers, informative lesson"

I love this school and these teachers. There are a lot of things that make me feel so much satisfied

1. Logical structure with precorded, live sessions and time for self-study.

2. The teachers, they are wonderful, enthusiastic and helpful. They answered my questions and doubt quickly and properly.

3. The pre-recorded videos are so much informative and I can learn a lot and I can pause then review when needed.

Tips: I usually summarise the learnt lessons, so it helps me to remember and revise easily. Oh, its helpful for the theory exams as well.

Planning to go to there for the 300 hour course. Thanks, HYA and BYS! Love you, guys.

Julie Dierckens

from France, August 2022

"Une formation mais bien plus que du yoga"

Bien que le rythme soit très dense (normal pour une formation intensive), tout était parfaitement organisé pour que nous puissions apprécier rapidement nos progrès. Nous y avons appris bien plus que simplement du yoga. Dans un cadre très agréable, nous avons pu developper notre propre style d'enseignement.

Daniel Mcallister

from Great Britain, July 2022

"It was a completely different building when I arrived "

So basically fraud.

Ariane Vega

from Canada, June 2022

"A very beautiful experience to immerse oneself fully in yoga"

The instructors were all very knowledgeable and Shanti in particular is mastering her knowledge and have an amazing ability to pass it through. She adapts to every groups, every levels and every rise of situations. She was truly a marvel to witness teaching from philosophy to meditation and pranayama. Her every day consistency with a strong structure was a safe ground in which to anchor in order to grow and explore the different topics. Overall this school is a very safe and welcoming environment for its purpose of perpetrating the different limbs of yoga. I really, really appreciated it! It was a challenge to experiment myself as a vegan, no coffee and no alcohol, but I don't think I ever experienced myself as relaxed and at ease with all of life...

Minvydas Vegele

from Great Britain, March 2022

"Comprehensive/In-Depth and Budget Friendly"

I've enjoyed my time studying with the Himalayan Yoga Association and learned a great deal.

I was drawn in by how easily accessible and budget friendly the course provided was and quickly realized I got more than enough for the investment I've made. I learned a lot of new practices I wasn't aware of and acquired an even deeper appreciation for ashtanga, vinyasa and hatha yoga.

I'm excited to put all I've learned into practice and do something great with it.

Thank you to all of the amazing tutors and the people who made it possible for me to access such a great course at an amazing price.

I wish you all the best!

Thank you.

Suzanne Santos

from Brazil, January 2022

"Excellent yoga teacher training course"

I highly recommend the course because it's very well structured, there are live zoom classes, pre recorded classes and a written resource material.

The teachers are accessible, they answer our questions on the live sessions, by mail or at the course page.

After all the classes, there is a written test and a practical test. I think that it's very important to guarantee the very good quality of the course.

Valérie Van Cleemput

from France, December 2021

"Une expérience inoubliable"

La qualité des enseignements et le professionnalisme des enseignants ainsi que leur disponibilité. Toute l'équipe est à l'écoute, souriante et malgré les cours en ligne, nous permet de nous sentir immergé dans la formation.

Laurena Marsana

from France, December 2021

"Très bonne école de yoga "

Un lieu paisible et agréable, loin de l'agitation de la ville, idéal pour la pratique du Yoga. L'équipe de professeur est compétente et à l'écoute, tous les intervenants sont très inspirants.

Tine Horn

from Portugal, October 2021

I would highly recommend this teacher training. The teachers are great and have amazing knowledge, which they are also able to get a cross (this isn't always a given). The fact that they provided an online platform full of lessons (very nicely structured, that gave a great overview) but then also providing daily classes on zoom (that once finished became available on YouTube) speaks to their dedication. This aspect, that you could study whenever you have the time, was huge for me as I have a small child. I will continue my yogic journey after this teacher training with so much new knowledge, although yet even more eager to continue to learn more.

Oswaldo Ritucci

from Germany, October 2021

"bad experience online yoga class"

nix.nada.Niente,Rien.Nothing.

Thomas Goh

from Singapore, June 2021

"Valuable online yoga teaching training course"

I enjoy the philosophy, meditation and pranayama classes the most

Nadiah Khashiem

from Brunei, February 2021

"Awesome online course"

Very good and well presented pre recorded videos for the online course. Easy to understand. Yogini Neelam was my point of contact and is very fast in her replies to my questions. Earned valuable knowledge from the online course alone and I am now saving up to go on the YTT 300hours and this time to actually experience Rishikesh. I would love to learn deeper in Yoga and Himalayan Yoga Ashram teaches an authentic Yoga teaching and captures the essence of what Yoga is all about. Very glad I chose them to be my first teachers in my Yoga training. 🙏

Kajsa Lundqvist

from Spain, March 2020

"Life-changing experience"

I loved everything. The food, the ambiance, the experience in itself. It was though to be without the comfort I´m used to at first but it was a great learning experience and I found a peace within.

Maria Gikineh

from Austria, March 2020

"Bemüht aber etwas unorganisiert "

Die Lage, die Kompetenz der Lehrer das Essen waren sehr gut.

Maria Aguilar

from Greece, February 2020

"Great teachers "

Very talented teachers, friendly staff, excellent food (kitchen staff very professional and hardworking) They are so receptive to suggestions, when we asked for different things that we needed or any problems that arise they fixed the issues immediately. I honestly can say that I learn so much plus I felt like they were my family . Hope some day come back to wonderful Rishikesh India.

Steven Mccarthy

from Thailand, January 2020

"Great place to do yoga"

Great teachers and location

Vithal Rathi

from United States, December 2019

"Recommend this training so they can teach yoga right"

Everything is nice and enjoyable

No complain

Suryanti (diana) Musakat

from India, December 2019

"Best yoga school with well experience teacher,very knowledge"

I love the vinyasa class and also ashtanga, I always want to learn new poses and getting more deep into it. And for Philosophy class my favorite teacher is Swammi Ji, very knowledgeable man with lots of wisdom and also very funny.

Big thank you to Ashu Ji our anatomy teacher he is really great at teaching and all the subject he make it easy for the student to understand and very details.

I love the place, it teaches me to be humble and be grateful to what I have and the surrounding.

Big thank you to all kitchen staff they are really great at cooking and I start to become vegetarian bcoz of them, and they always being so kind to make special masala chai tea:)

To all teacher Vipin, Ankit, Kriti, Vivek, MJ, Ashu, Swammi Ji, Pankage Ji thank you so much for all the knowledges and the love that you have been sharing with me and to all student.

Bcoz of HYA I make a new family around the world for life.

And to Himanshu Ji, thank you so much for being there and always helping me to get what I need and making sure the student comfortable.

I love you all and thank you so much Himalayan yoga Association, I’m feeling so proud to be part of this journey.

Tobias Truetsch

from Italy, December 2019

"A unique and unforgettable experience"

The yoga school is around a half hour by car away from Rishikesh lokated, so it is much more quite than in Tapovan / Rishikesh, which is perfect to come down and enjoy the atmosphere. Classes in Vinyasa, Asthange and Alignment with just 14 - 15 people. The sunday trip to the temple was amazing. Ankit, Rahul, Kirti and Bipin were amazing yogis.

Mahela Piti

from United States, December 2019

"Exceeds Expectations "

There are no words to describe my experience with HYA. It was an inclusive and supportive enviroment with a great curriculum that will leave you feeling ready to safely teach.

All of the teachers truly care about their students and there was great communication throughout the course.

What I learned here was everything I hoped for in a yoga teacher training. The teachers are knowledgeable and inspiring.They opened my eyes and heart real meaning of yoga. A true immersion into an authentic yoga practice.

The accommodations were clean and the food was also delicious satvic vegetarian meals. I very much enjoyed all of the Sunday excursions such as the waterfall, orphanage tour, and hiking to catch the sunset in the Himalayas.

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn yoga philosophy, proper alingment, anatomy, meditation, pranayama and yoga asana.

Special thanks to Himanshu, Vivek, Vipin, Ankit, Kirti, and all of the staff in HYA for making this an unforgettable experience.

Laura Marrero Rodriguez

from Spain, December 2019

"I dont regreat it but I wouldn't recoment it."

In general doing a yoga course in India is a great experience. Rishiskesh is an interesting place with interesting people and if you are in the yoga path I will definetly go but maybe with another school.

Elyssa Skaff

from Lebanon, September 2019

"A very good experience"

I absolutely loved my alignment and vinyasa yoga teacher Rajesh Rawat, as well my philosophy teacher Bhavesh Yuj. They were both excellent. I was very blessed as the students doing the training with me were absolutely wonderful, we were a family and lived a very special experience together. An unforgettable one, actually. In terms of HYA, the accommodation is clean, very good location ( In a quiet area yet close enough to the centre). Food was great and staff did their best to make us happy. The day was intense, but the schedule was well thought off. Instructors change from one month to the next, which I think is pretty common in schools across Rishikesh. The instructor listed on the website is not necessarily the person who will be teaching you.

Martina Cakova

from Slovak Republic, August 2019

"i have nothing to say"

i ...have 5 another certficates/experince fron anorher schools.... and i will alaways say HYA is best at the World... teachers are extremely/ deep educated.

Pierre Laujin

from Great Britain, July 2019

"Brilliant school"

All but one teachers were excellent

The school is away from the noisy main road

Lots of fun activities (Kirtan, Bollywood,...)

Overall I had an excellent experience

Mariem Amserouy

from Morocco, July 2019

"An amazing experience "

My experience with HYA was just amazing. It is a home away from home as all the team is there to make sure we thrive and learn in the best conditions. The teachers are really knowledgeable and provide great material for further learning. I would recommend HYA to anyone who wants to feel the spirit of Yoga at the heart of its world capital Rishikesh. It was a life changing experience. Thank you

Anonymous

from Great Britain, April 2019

"All the instructors were excellent. "

Early morning yoga practice, the sun bringing warmth as we finished. Really enjoyed all the asana classes. Anatomy classes were memorable too. Excellent food and hospitality throughout.

Tania Gammage

from Australia, February 2019

"Himalaya Yoga Association"

The teachers were very comitted and wholistic. Yogi Pradeep knows Anatomy and Alignment "in his bones". He is an amazing teacher and delivers scientific, and applied alignment in a way that connects and inspires. Yogi Ram is a bundle of positive energy his Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga classes are uplifting and enlightening. Yogi Vishnu shated a wealth of knowledge on Philosopy and Meditation making the whole course well rounded. The location in the bush along a mountain stream that is a tributary to the Ganga was perfect allowing connection to nature and the whole process of learning, processing, knowing.

yasmin accarini

from Thailand, February 2019

"Only for pure, authentic & joyful seekers...!!! :P "

From the first email before booking my flight, until the last day with health issues -and all the MAGIC in between- with the Himalayan Yoga {Association} Family I had the most genuine yoga experience of my life!! (And trust me... I had few!! :D From famous Ashtanga Mysore Certified Teachers, to rigorous Iyengar Yoga workshops.. all of which great I have to confess!!)

Even if you could be suspicious on the very first days when looking around all the teachers seems quite young.. All those incredible human beings you will be guided and surrounded by (from the office, to the kitchen as well!!) have something really special in common (& rare to find nowadays!!!): humble passion; anatomy and philosophy deep knowledge & curiosity; NO FAKE or unnecessary stuff in the back ground;... Plain & Simple Yog-a.. in the best, fullest and possible way! :P

My opinion...?!

Book it...!!

Kerry-lynn Tessendorf

from South Africa, January 2019

"300h advanced training "

Thank you so much to each and every person that made my stay as wonderful as it was.

Never have I felt such warm from a group of people.

The teachers are all amazing!!!

So informative, friendly and funny-yet they remain humble.

The staff make you feel at home instantly! They are always there to help you with anything. The food was always great. Accommodation is clean and homey.

I give the school, teachers, staff, food and accommodations all 10/10.

Wish I could have stayed longer.

Maribel Esmeralda Gutierrez Rodriguez

from Mexico, January 2019

Todos los maestros muy buenos y muy amables. El personal muy amble y profesional. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

Anna Chiara Hauser

from France, January 2019

"A wonderful experience"

I have very much enjoyed my 500-hour TTC and I would like to thank HYA, the teachers and all of my fellow class mates for making these two months such a wonderful experience! Everybody was friendly and responsive to any queries :)

Lyly Berrut

from Switzerland, December 2018

"Life changing experience "

I came to the ashram with a heavy heart as many things had happened in my life prior to this journey. But the two weeks spent with all the wonderful people who were there for the same purpose, all the shared moments with our instructors, it felt like we were a family. It was only two weeks, but the goodbyes were simply hard.

The food is amazing! Such a luxury to get good Indian vegetarian food served to us everyday, 3 times a day. Our favourite gurus: Vivek and Pradeep spent their days with us, and shared their meals with us and really made us feel like part of something important. Thank you all for this.

Jessica Allen

from South Africa, December 2018

"A life-changing experience i would definitely recommend!"

The teachers were amazing - they are so knowledgeable, engaging, friendly, helpful, enthusiastic, encouraging, etc. Satish (ashtanga) and Rajesh (alignment) were incredible instructors, it was such a privilege being taught by them.

Location is brilliant - near the top of the town away from the noise of traffic. Just a short walk up the hill gets you into the mountain and forest, with a stream, clean air and a waterfall. A short walk down the hill takes you to the Ganga River, shops, restaurants, transport, travel agencies, etc.

Debra Dyson-holland

from Australia, November 2018

"Himalayan High"

The location with the river so close...was an absolute treat to have meditation class down there.

Fresh mountain air, dew under your feet, living and breathing the Yoga lifestyle & learning the traditions of India 🇮🇳

Anonymous

from Czechia, October 2018

More variety of food

Kristina Karpinska

from Netherlands, October 2018

"Good value. Great attitude. "

Staff is very helpful and kind, open to suggestions and flexible.

Topics discussed are nicely explained, questions are appreciated.

Practices are challenging and inspiring.

Days-off activities are offered and discussed with students before going out.

Everybody is well taken care of.

Good food: variety, taste, freshness. It is possible to ask for a non-spicy option.

There is also a nice in-house eatery - so food out of the school hours can be offered.

Every single staff person was nice and helpful.

Thank you!

P.S. We have studied with my daughter Maria (2 years old), Pammi and Rita kindly offered their services to babysit during the classes: superTHANK YOU to them.

As well as THANK YOU to Pradeep: for all you are, kind soul!

Cordula Kienreich

from Austria, October 2018

"300h Advanced YTTC Review - Lots of room for improvement"

This review is for the 300h YYTC ADVANCED course. Let me start by pointing out the positives of this training. Our theory teachers (alignment, anatomy, pranayama, yoga therapy, meditation and philosophy) were amazing. They are very knowledgeable and I feel like I learned a lot with them. Alignment and anatomy, however is more of a revision of what you usually learn in the 200h course (I did mine in Ecuador) and does not go into details about more advanced poses, which I would've liked considering this was promoted an ADVANCED YTTC. Nevertheless, it was good to go back to the basic and look into it again. Satish, our Ashtanga teacher was amazing. Absolutely loved his style of teaching and even though I don't really enjoy doing Ashtanga as a style in my personal practice, I learned a lot and enjoyed going to practice everyday.

Nichole Game

from Great Britain, October 2018

"My yoga journey "

The school was such a wonderful place filled with positivity and love and great teachers / it felt more like a family. I feel fit, clean and healthy body and mind and would recommend to anyone thinking about a teaching course.

Anonymous

from Great Britain, September 2018

Ashtanga teacher was excellent. Food was nice!

Anne Dang

from Japan, September 2018

"Fantastic, life changing experience"

Everything was amazing! I love it very much!

Thank you Rishikesh, thank you HYA, thank you all instructors - you are absolutely wonderful. I'm extremely grateful to learn from you and to be there! It's life-changing experience for me.

I wish you and HYA all the best!

Ngoc Hoang

from Japan, September 2018

Our school has one of the best locations in Rishikesh - high up in the mountain, quiet and away from the busyness of the town. Apart of classes the staff and teachers also try to squeeze in excursions into nature to help us refresh and bond. Morning Yoga outside by the Ganga River was one of my best memories there! I also appreciate that the teachers are always available to answer our questions and try to train us through a wealth of prep exercises.

Megan Trippel

from United States, September 2018

"Wunderbare Erfahrung"

Alles in allem eine wunderschöne Erfahrung, von der ich noch lange etwas haben werde. Vielen vielen Dank ❤

Eve Godin

from Australia, September 2018

My experience at the Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh has been life changing. I've learned so much more about yoga in these two months than I thought I would learn in my entire life. The teachers seem to have limitless knowledge and teach with a lot of love and passion. The kitchen staff works sooooo hard everyday to feed and accommodate all the students. The owners of the building welcome us with warmth in their home and really make us feel like family. Finally, spending these two months in Rishikesh itself with all it's culture (people, temples, food, mountains) was an eye opening for me and made me grow spiritually, mentally and physically (thanks to the countless chaturanga!)

Love and light,

Eve

Leoné Murphy

from India, September 2018

"Amazing experience "

I came for my 300hours and I had a really beautiful experience. The teachers were really knowledgeable and I learned so much in such a short amount of time. The highlights for me were yoga therapy, allignment, and Satish’s beautiful singing at the end of every ashtanga class. Overall it was a really great experience and I definitely recommend it.

Maira Bosio

from Argentina, September 2018

"Wonderful place"

I want to recomend to each of the people that have in mint a yoga course this place. The place is wonderful, so cleaning, so confortable, nice, friendly, the teacher are proffesional willing to help you in every thing. The people was respectful and trustworthy, the course integrante all the knowledge so that you can undestard yoga. Is raised in a inteligent way.

Maik Zimmermann

from India, August 2018

"It was an amazing experience from the first to the last day!"

The teachers are all very good and very nice. They are very much dedicated to the subject and to Yoga. Especially alignment classes, yoga therapy, philosophy and anatomy have been very informative and good. Also the Yoga classes where very good! Overall a very intense and awesome experience! Thank you very much! I loved it!

Sreenanda Parida

from India, June 2018

"Inexperienced staff in regard to theory and discipline "

The ashtang yoga practicals and alignment class by Rajesh was the only class that was useful for me .

David Durand

from India, May 2018

The team was amazing. I really enjoy my time there. beautiful energy and people.

Martina Cakova

from Slovak Republic, April 2018

"amazing"

perfect teachers, philosophy, anatomy, vinyasa, alignment, ashtanga... all teachers here, teach and explaining the way even idiot must understand, all classes very interesting (i started to love learning <3... Specialy big respect to vinyasa and ashtanga teachers > i do yoga more than 6 years, i tryed lot of yoga teachers> germany, spain, india, czech rep.... but those in this school are extra perfect profesionals, teachers that push you to be better....

btw, I was searching for yoga school (TTC) more than one month all around all the world, and i’m most happy person i choosed this one.

Femke Van Leeuwen

from Netherlands, April 2018

"Very Nice "

It was a great experience to come to India and do a teacher training. All the teachers are really qualified, take care and are very committed. For me it was like my puzzle become complete and even when you think you know already much there is still plenty to learn here. Every level you’ve got , they take it higher. I’m very grateful for this wonderful experience. Thank you al guys glad to come again!

Anonymous

from Netherlands, March 2018

"Vooral fysiek prima"

De docenten wisten allemaal waar ze het over hadden en vooral fysiek (de asana’s, alignment, anatomie) lessen waren zeer goed.

Sara M

from Portugal, March 2018

"Highly Recommend!"

Teachers were the most kindest support during all the training.

All of them are experienced teachers with know how on subjects.

I now feel confidence and structure to guide my students in a most deep understanding of Yoga Sciences and Ashtanga Yoga.