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Memorable, heart warming and a genuinely authentic experience, one of my best experiences in life! I stayed at Himalayan Yog Ashram for 1 week and did the detox program. Note when you go for a retreat as opposed to the teacher training you are simply joining the teacher training sessions for the length of time you are there. Don't expect luxury accommodation, but provided all the basics; hot water, clean and comfy rooms, AC. Its about having an authentic experience staying in the heart of Rishikesh, as opposed to retreats in luxury remote places that you can get anywhere in the world. The teachers who I had the pleasure of being guided and taught by, Teju, Sagar and Kapil, are absolutely amazing!! I cannot stress enough the passion they have for what they do, it genuinely shows and makes all the difference on the experience you feel in class. The morning mantra chanting and pranayama exercises brought such an uplifting and deep emotional energy into the room (in a good way!) The hatha yoga classes had a great variety of sequences that kept you on your toes! The yoga philosophy was taught with many examples (not just reading off books and slides) which kept you engaged, enjoyable to listen to and in some cases relatable too. Sagar - bubbly and full of jokes! Sagars classes were super joyful and light hearted. We did vinyasa classes and spent a couple of sessions on alignment which Sagar demonstrated and went through in much detail. What I liked about the teachers is they all had a different aura about them which made the experience more well rounded. Definitely recommended 👌

My time at the Himalayan ashram was truly unforgettable. The staff made every effort to ensure our week was special and memorable. The rooms were comfortable, the vegetarian food was delicious, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend visiting this peaceful retreat at least once in your lifetime. The philosophy and yoga classes were fantastic, and it was clear that the instructors genuinely cared about our well-being. Overall, a wonderful experience filled with care, love, and rejuvenation.

Dear Himalayan Yog Ashram, Many thanks for making my stay with you an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived I felt welcome and at home. I am eternally grateful for having been given an insight into the ancient wisdom of Yoga and for having met such beautiful people. I will carry this with me for as long as I live. I would definitely recommend staying with you. Wish you all the best and hope to return.

wonderful experience. The entire ashram is highly professional and capable. It's a pleasure to meet kind and caring people. I highly recommend it! These were detox and anti-stress days that really made a difference and added a lot to my journey

Excellent ashram and great food. Good and patient teachers. Central location and surrounded by many shops of all kinds. The teachers are very knowledgeable and experienced. Highly recommended, I had a very good time. A lot of seriousness, but also availability. You can also write on WhatsApp for any doubts and also for suggestions on other trips to India. Taxi is also available from the airport, which will take you directly to the ashram.

Wonderful place. Looking for retreat in Rishikesh can be overwhelming as there is so much choice so I am really happy I chose to spend my time here, in the Himalayan Yog Ashram. For people looking for a safe and authentic space to reconnect with yourself and explore or deepen your practice with yoga ,meditation and spirituality, this is the perfect place. The location is very well connected yet somehow feels peaceful and sheltered from the noise of the city, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the food is delicious, healthy and prepared with care, the massages offered truly wonderful and the staff feels like family. The yoga, pranayama and meditation classes are taught in an authentic way following the classical Himalayan traditions and the instructors are knowledgeable, skilled and very approachable, going the extra mile to accommodate your needs. Thank you all for teaching , inspiring me and making my stay here so special.

I absolutely loved my time at Himalayan Yog Ashram. Highly recommended - could not say enough good things. I had a bit of a bad experience, signed up for another school on Google/Book Yoga Retreats, that turned out to be a scam. I got very lucky, and wandered into Himalayan Yog Ashram the next morning, and they kindly took me in. Offered me a private room, told me to eat some food, rest, and join the group later in the day. This was exactly what I needed, and the space, the yoga, the food, the people, were all kind, peaceful, and beautiful. I did the Ashram Stay just for a week - and worried about nothing the rest of my time there. Everything is scheduled, comfortable and peaceful, so you can relax, follow directions, and focus on yoga. Really helped me re-center and focus myself, even just in one week. I can't wait until I can go back for more. HIGHY RECOMMENDED.

I just finished my 200h YTT at Himalayan Yog Ashram some days ago. I already miss the people, the routine, the deep dive and the focus on the practice and nothing else. Himalayan Yog Ashram felt like Home from the beginning. The whole team is amazing and everyone does their best to make you comfortable and happy. Shyam will organize anything you need – Ayurvedic massages, taxi rides and he is answering all other questions that you might have. The Ashram is a super clean space, from the bed rooms to the shared spaces – everything gets thoroughly cleaned everyday. The kitchen staff is wonderful – they make the most delicious food and chai! I loved the food and will seriously miss it! Also our teachers always tried their best and gave us so much ancient knowledge as it is possible in those 200h. Ram Ji shared Yoga Philosophy and Meditation with us and I learned a lot for my life from that. Teju teaches Hatha, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy and Ayurveda and has so much knowledge! I learned a lot and can use it definitely for my everyday life, not only on the yoga mat. Kapil teaches Pranayama and has the most wonderful voice. I loved the Mantra singing and breathing first thing in the morning. Sagar is the Ashtanga Yoga teacher and his classes are the best mix of challenging and funny. I learned a lot about alignment. What can I say - Sagar is like a feather when he is practicing yoga. This place is a wonderful choice if you want to really get to know the ancient tradition of yoga. I love that everyone here is so dedicated to really teach you the tradition of yoga. Asana is a drop – Yoga is an ocean. I look so much forward to go on on this journey and thank you all at Himalayan Yog Ashram for guiding me during this important step on my spiritual path.

My spouse and I just finished an amazing week staying, living, and learning at the Himalayan Yog Ashram. Initially trying to choose where to stay in Rishikesh for a week of Pranayama Breathing, Meditation, Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, healthy foods and Philosophy was quite difficult as there are so many choices and I hope this review makes it obvious that the Himalayan Yog Ashram is your best choice. From the moment we walked in the doors we were treated with kindness and respect. Our room was clean and comfortable with hot showers, WiFi, and a table to write at. Our teachers were each individually excellent and all showed that their passions were in teaching, continued learning, fantastic story telling and more. The equipment they provided in the yoga room(mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets, etc) were all excellent. There was a teacher training going on when we arrived and were welcomed with kindness and encouragement. The food was excellent and something I enjoyed every day (the daily chai was so delicious too). Also, the location is so convenient to so many goods and services. I can say without question that we made an excellent decision and will highly recommend this to friends, family and acquaintances. We thank all of our teachers for teaching and inspiring us.