Where the Ganges meets the Himalayas,
and the soul finds its way home.
The Ashram
Nestled in the holy foothills of Rishikesh — where the air itself hums with an ancient, unhurried energy — India Yoga Ashram was born from a single conviction: that every human being carries within them an innate capacity for stillness, clarity, and profound renewal.
We are not merely a place to practise yoga. We are a living, breathing environment built across thousands of years of Indian spiritual tradition — where the practices taught here are not fitness routines, but pathways to the self.
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A deep immersion into classical Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, rooted in the living tradition of Rishikesh. For those seeking an authentic encounter with yoga's true essence.
Tibetan bowls, crystal instruments, mantra chanting and deep restorative yoga woven into a profound journey of vibrational healing. Dissolve what no longer serves.
For the dedicated practitioner: a complete daily sadhana immersion combining asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy study, and conscious living in the Himalayan foothills.
Why India Yoga Ashram
Rishikesh has been a place of spiritual pilgrimage for thousands of years. Our location is not incidental — it is integral to everything we offer.
Our teachers carry unbroken traditional lineages. You will practise what has been practised for centuries — nothing diluted, nothing invented for the market.
Every detail — your room, your meals, your daily rhythm, your practice space — is intentionally crafted to support a single outcome: your return to yourself.
Join a living community of seekers from over 60 countries. In-person, walk-in, or online — the ashram is open to everyone, everywhere.
"I arrived exhausted, carrying years of noise. I left knowing, for the first time in a long time, exactly who I was. India Yoga Ashram is not a place you visit — it is a place that happens to you."— Mia K., Berlin · Sacred Roots Retreat, 2024
The Himalayas are waiting. So is the version of yourself you have been searching for.
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A sanctuary rooted in tradition, guided by devotion, and open to all who seek.
India Yoga Ashram was not built. It was summoned — by years of practice, by the land itself, and by the deep conviction that the world needed more places of genuine stillness.
We are a dedicated sanctuary for wellness, located in the serene natural surroundings of Rishikesh — one of the world's most ancient and sacred landscapes, where the Ganges descends from the Himalayas carrying the memory of ten thousand seekers who have walked this path before you.
Our founders arrived here as students, drawn by the same question that has drawn spiritual seekers to these foothills for millennia: what lies beneath the surface of the thinking mind? What is the self that remains when the noise of daily life falls away? The answer they found was not a philosophy — it was a lived experience. And that experience became the seed of what India Yoga Ashram is today.
The ashram has been designed as a holistic space in the truest meaning of that word: a place where body, breath, mind and spirit are understood as one continuous, inseparable whole. Every retreat, every practice, every meal, every morning has been crafted with this wholeness in mind. Nothing here is ornamental. Everything has a purpose, and that purpose is your return to yourself.
We believe in accessibility as much as depth. This is why we offer luxury private accommodations for those who seek solitude and comfort, traditional shared rooms for those who find nourishment in community, daily sessions for walk-in guests and local residents, and online programs that carry the field of practice to every corner of the world. The ashram has no walls in the spiritual sense — it belongs to anyone who seeks it.
Fifteen years of practice, three thousand lives touched, and one unbroken thread of devotion. This is India Yoga Ashram — and it is here, always, whenever you are ready.
Trained for 20 years in the lineage of the Sivananda tradition, Swami Prakash Ji brings a depth of classical knowledge that is increasingly rare in the modern world. His classes are unhurried, precise, and profoundly transformative.
A practitioner of Nada Yoga for over 15 years, Anjali's sound healing ceremonies are among the most sought-after offerings at the ashram. Her voice carries something that cannot be described in any language other than direct experience.
An Ayurvedic physician with a doctorate from the Gujarat Ayurved University, Dr. Mehta brings the full spectrum of India's ancient healing science to bear on the wellness programs at the ashram. Holistic in the truest sense.
Immersive Journeys
Transformative programs rooted in authentic tradition and the sacred land of Rishikesh.
An immersion into the living roots of yoga as it has been practised in Rishikesh for centuries. Each day is structured around the classical framework of morning asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy study, and evening satsang — a complete practice that touches every layer of the human being.
This retreat is ideal for those who sense that yoga is far more than what they have encountered so far, and who are ready to discover what lies beneath the surface of the physical postures. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will find that the classical approach offers depths you may never have imagined.
A journey into the healing power of sound, silence, and stillness. Ancient instruments — Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, tingsha cymbals, the tanpura — are used alongside Yin yoga, yoga nidra, and extended meditation to dissolve the deeply held tensions that modern life accumulates in the body and the mind.
This retreat requires no prior yoga experience and is particularly recommended for those experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, sleep difficulties, or emotional overwhelm. Vibrational healing works on levels that the thinking mind cannot reach — you need only arrive and allow.
For the dedicated practitioner who is ready to go all the way. The 21-Day Sadhana is a complete immersion in conscious living — not a retreat in the leisure sense, but a genuine spiritual practice sustained across twenty-one days in the Himalayan foothills. This is the retreat that changes people's lives.
The daily sadhana includes four hours of practice in the morning, philosophy study and guided self-inquiry in the afternoon, and satsang, chanting and silent sitting in the evening. Meals are Ayurvedic and sattvic. Technology use is gently discouraged outside designated hours. The pace is deep, and the rewards are commensurate.
The Practice
Ancient practices for the contemporary seeker — taught as they were meant to be.
At India Yoga Ashram, yoga is not a fitness modality. It is a complete science of the self — a path that encompasses the body, the breath, the mind, the emotions, and the deepest layers of the human being.
Every practice offered here has roots that extend thousands of years into the living tradition of this land. Our teachers carry authentic lineages, and they teach not from manuals but from the living experience of having walked this path themselves. What you learn here will not be what you have practised before — it will be deeper, quieter, and far more lasting.
The mother of all modern yoga styles — practised here in its classical form, not as gymnastics but as a precise science of preparing the physical body to become a stable, receptive vessel for deeper practice. Postures held with awareness, breath as the central guide, stillness as the ultimate aim.
The dynamic, breath-linked series as transmitted through the Mysore lineage. Physically demanding and deeply purifying, Ashtanga builds internal heat, dissolves physical and energetic blockages, and creates a quality of focused, moving meditation that is unlike any other practice.
The yoga of awareness — combining dynamic movement, breathwork, mantra, mudra and meditation to awaken the dormant energy at the base of the spine and draw it upward through the chakra system. Profound, sometimes intense, and unmistakably alive.
Long-held passive postures that work deeply into the connective tissues, the fascia, the joints, and the nervous system. Yin yoga is a practice of profound surrender — learning to be still, to be with sensation, and to release what has been held far too long.
The ancient science of Nada Yoga — using the resonant frequencies of Tibetan bowls, crystal instruments, tanpura, and mantra to rebalance the body's energetic field. Sound reaches places that words, postures and even breath cannot. This is medicine of a different order entirely.
In the classical tradition, asana prepares the body for pranayama, and pranayama prepares the mind for meditation. Our dedicated sessions in yogic breathwork and seated meditation form the spiritual core of everything we offer here — the still centre from which all other practices radiate.
Your Space
From luxury private suites to traditional shared rooms — comfort shaped to your intention.
We have thought carefully about what it means to stay somewhere — not just visit it. The quality of your room, the quality of your silence, the quality of your morning: these are not small things. They are, in fact, everything.
Every accommodation option at India Yoga Ashram has been designed with a single purpose: to serve your practice, not to compete with it. Whether you choose a private sanctuary or a shared community space, you will find that the environment itself becomes part of your journey.
A complete private sanctuary — your own living space, your own kitchen, your own rhythm. Appointed with traditional Indian craftsmanship and every comfort that allows the retreat experience to extend beyond the practice hall and into your personal hours.
There is something humbling and beautiful about communal living when it is done with respect and care. Shared accommodation at India Yoga Ashram offers privacy where it matters and community where it enriches — the unexpected bonds that form between fellow seekers are often among the most precious gifts of a retreat.
India Yoga Ashram is not only for those on intensive programs. We are a living community, and our doors are genuinely open — to walk-in visitors, local residents, and practitioners anywhere in the world.
Daily yoga and wellness classes open to all — no booking, no program, no commitment. Simply arrive at the gate, step onto a mat, and practise. ₹600 per session.
We maintain an active schedule for Rishikesh residents — weekly classes, workshops, and sound healing sessions priced for accessibility. The ashram belongs to this community too.
Live-streamed and recorded sessions for a global community. Join our morning practice from London, New York, or Singapore. The field of practice has no walls.
Get In Touch
Every great journey begins with a single step — and often, a single question.
Every enquiry is answered personally. Usually within 24 hours.
India Yoga Ashram
Near Ram Jhula, Rishikesh
Uttarakhand 249 201, India
info@indiayogaashram.com
bookings@indiayogaashram.com
+91 98765 43210
Available 9am – 7pm IST
Gates open 5:30am – 10:00pm
Walk-ins welcome 8am – 6pm
Tell us what you are looking for — we will find the right path together.