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Hare Rama Institute is committed to creating a safer, nurturing space to share the wisdom of yoga and meditation.
Monika Ji began practicing yoga in 2015. Discovering her natural aptitude, she quickly progressed to becoming a yoga pranayama and meditation teacher. She has training in traditional Hatha yoga and pranayama. She has M.A. in yogic science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar. She also holds an E-RYT 500-hour and YACEP registered yoga teacher certificate from Yoga Alliance USA. Although her pranayama skills have earned her recognition, Monika's teaching includes mindfulness and the intention to form a complete practice.
Shubham began practising yoga in 2019. Discovering his natural aptitude, he quickly progressed to become a yoga asana teacher. He has training in traditional Hatha yog. He has completed B.A. in yogic science from Uttarakhand University in Haridwar. He also has learned and practiced under the guidance of many renowned yoga gurus in Rishikesh. Although his asana skills have earned him recognition, Shubham's teaching includes mindfulness and the intention to form a complete practice. He incorporates mantras, meditation, and relaxation into his classes.
Experienced and passionate 500-hour certified yoga instructor with over six years of teaching beginner, experienced, and advanced training in Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, and Vinyasa approaches. Sincere and positive, with an innate ability to connect with others, he is committed to providing extensive instruction and counseling to his students, while motivating them to find true inner peace and mental well-being. Adept at creating powerful teaching plans that aim to support and benefit each and every student.
Arjun Sharma is an experienced Aerial yoga teacher with a certified 500-hour yoga teacher trainer and eight years of experience in Aerial asana and flow and has taught this practice for more than six years. Arjun specializes in providing yoga training that can help people reach their physical, mental, and emotional potential. He offers a unique and personalized service that will help you achieve your health, fitness, and well-being. Whether you are looking to strengthen your poses or learn new techniques, he can help.
From a young age, Soma was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and mind-body connection. She loved yoga right from the start, exploring many different styles. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that Soma started practicing Asana Pranayam & Meditation yoga and meditative qualities captured her heart. Soma had no intentions of teaching yoga. She wanted to immerse herself in a training to deepen her practice. Little did she know the universe had other plans. Soma has practiced with many renowned teachers and is always learning and expanding her experience and knowledge of this lifelong.
Ajay Pandey, hailing from Rishikesh, is a highly experienced yoga teacher who has dedicated himself to sharing the transformative benefits of yoga with others. With a solid background in yoga training and education, Ajay has been practicing and teaching yoga for the past five years. In June 2018, Ajay completed a yoga teacher training program, earning a certification for 200 hours of comprehensive training. This foundational training provided him with a deep understanding of yoga principles, asanas, pranayama, meditation techniques, and the underlying philosophy of yoga.
Lorraine Mah
from Canada, December 2024
"4 Days of yoga"
Yin teaching class we were allowed to also attend. Most enjoyable way to start the day. Sound healing was also an excellent experience.
Constance Clerfayt
from Belgium, November 2024
"Emotionally and mentally enriching week "
Evrything!
The different Yoga classes.
Learning pranayama, meditations and all the benefits.
Activities in the region.
Shubham's stories about life in India, about religion, super interesting!
Really good value for money!
Stephanie Andrews
from Great Britain, October 2024
Friendly without being too over the top….and seem to always go out of the way to please
Karen Reynolds
from United Arab Emirates, May 2024
"Fabulous 6 day retreat!"
The trips were amazing! I loved that you got to visit somewhere (or take a massage) every single day. The location was good, food good and the yoga was great. The teachers, Ajay, Shivanshi, Monika and guide Ankit were all fantastic. Everything was catered for and the staff were so helpful, I can highly recommend this retreat.
Pascaline Baumann
from Great Britain, May 2024
"Amazing stay"
I had a great time!
The teachers was great and got to try aerial yoga which I had never done before. The sound healing meditation was also new to me and I loved it! All the teachers were very good and would adapt to the level of the students.
I was on the 6 days retreat and overlapping with other people so I had a day were I was alone but there were a few teachers training happening at the same time so always met nice people to share meals with. It means I always had classes with only 1 or 2 other students which is good because the teacher has got more time to help you and can adapt for you. I did the beach yoga with other students from the teachers training and it was fun to be with a bigger group.
The excursions were really good too! It was a nice mix to have a bit of time to yourself in between yoga classes and excursions.
The food was good and varied as well!
Great experience I would recommend and go back myself!
Yashika Issrani
from Belize, May 2024
"Unforgettable Experience!"
I did the 6-day retreat. In such a short time, I felt like I saw a lot, I learned a lot, and I practiced a lot. We had a pretty jam-packed itinerary, with two morning sessions, two evening sessions, and an outing sprinkled some time throughout the day. I enjoyed learning the different types of yoga. The instructors were very knowledgable, patient, and great at adjusting to varying skill levels. They would correct your posture and suggest modifications accordingly. Special shoutout to Shubham for being an amazing teacher. I also met amazing people and made new friends. It was awesome to connect with people from all over the globe and different walks of life. Everyone was super nice. Accommodations were pretty nice too. Everything was neat, clean, and comfortable. Food was simple, light, and oh so delicious. Excursions were well planned and thought out. Thanks to Shubham and Suraj for showing me around, sharing your knowledge, and being so kind and helpful. The entire team is wonderful. Ultimately, I feel that this program was a great way to learn the beautiful practice of yoga and explore the beautiful city of Rishikesh. Best value program in my opinion- far more reasonable than most of the other programs in Rishikesh. I really loved my time there and I would go back in a heartbeat. Could not recommend it enough!!
Kashvi Shah
from India, April 2024
"Cozy location, fun excursions, and pro-growth yoga! <3 "
Given the inconsistent reviews, I did not keep my expectations too high, but I was pleasantly surprised with the retreat! First off, the accommodations were of nice quality, and the facilities were well-maintained. While you get access to the basics like hot water and food, there are also nice stores and cafes nearby to explore.
Coming to the retreat schedule, loved the combos of yoga sessions and excursions every day. Both my yoga teachers were incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job of keeping classes engaging and useful despite having a new set of students with different skill levels every few days. Also, appreciate them sharing wisdom for improving general lifestyle and well-being!!
The excursions rejuvenated my cognitive health—there was so much to see and experience, from short hiking to spiritual visits! I personally also found them great for connecting with fellow travelers.
Overall, I'm quite grateful for the unique itinerary, the accommodating staff members, and the pleasant weather throughout my stay. Rishikesh is beautiful!!
Alexander O'farrell
from Ireland, April 2024
Staff were all super friendly
Peter Campion
from Great Britain, April 2024
"Overall disappointing having done a number of yoga retreats"
The yoga teachers were skilled and confident in their instruction. Filtered water available and bedding was clean.
Chrissy Mboko Mouandibou
from New Zealand, April 2024
"Experience of a life time!!!!!"
Rishikesh is amazing! All the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful, kind and nothing is too much trouble.
The food is amazing, the genuine care to serve and look after all the people doing the retreat was next level. Nothing was a problem, they all went over and above to make the retreat and amazing, special time. Super accommodating, fun, and just wanting to give the best experience. I cannot speak highly enough, I will be going back!
Jerry Collins
from India, March 2024
"Rishikesh certainly is the capital of YTT."
Shubam was fantastic, he was my yoga teacher, guide, transport driver (back of his m/c), history teacher, meditation and pranayama. All done with wisdom and a smile.
Yvonne Sinanovic
from Australia, March 2024
"A good balance of yoga and sightseeing!"
I just completed my 6 day retreat at Hare Rama Institute. It was the perfect balance of yoga and sightseeing. It was such a great way to see the best of Rishikesh and try different forms of yoga like aerial and yin that I had never done before.
They also formed a Whatsapp group so that all could be informed and share photos. We were also invited to the graduation ceremony of the yoga teacher training which was something special to witness.
Thank you for making my visit to this beautiful location memorable!!
Samantha Mykyte
from India, March 2024
"Super stressful, not harmonious"
One of the yoga classes was good. To be fair I only took two before leaving.
Brian Kersbergen
from Netherlands, February 2024
"First time India."
This is my first time in India and it could not start better visting Hare Rama Institute. Especially the combination yoga, meditation and trips. With Ankit as a fantastic guide. I felt save and we visit places I would not have seen without being in this Ashram. Always very helpful and easy going. Have a great Namastay.
Sue Groom
from Australia, January 2024
"A Great Time"
After having my flight from Delhi cancelled, I was assured that someone would be there to meet me and show me in at 1am. I was so thankful for the communication. I was by far the oldest participant in the group but Shubham always made me feel like part of the team and gave me the confidence to try everything. Trying aerial yoga was a highlight as were the excursions. I was so lucky to be there with some wonderful people who I shared some great memories with. The yoga was fantastic. We focused on getting posture correct as well as learning about breathing and meditation. The room was comfortable but basic, there was hot water and the place was clean and quite quiet on an Indian scale. The food was amazing and there was always plenty of it. Hot and fresh and not too spicy. The excursions were also fun with new friends. Shubham was amazing. My favourite man in Rishekesh if not India!
Olivia Knight
from Great Britain, January 2024
"Relaxing and Inspiring"
I'd had a stressful time health & work wise before heading to the retreat and am still recovering from long COVID, and my stay was both amazing for my health and spirit. The classes are excellent and the instructors take the time to get to know your needs and make the program work around you. Everyone (student or teacher) is super encouraging, the food is fantastic (far better than the five star hotel work had put me up in just before!) And I got to meet lovely, like-minded people. Highly recommend.
Christian Wimmer
from Germany, January 2024
"Kompetent, aktiv, variabel, persönlich, helfend"
Helfend, Übersicht, individuell, kompetent, aktiv
Constance Adeline
from France, January 2024
"6 days yoga retreat "
I had the chance to come to the ashram for a 6 days yoga retreat where I had such an amazing time. The place is amazing and everyone is really kind and carrying. The food there is really good and everything is home made. I had the chance to have Shubham as my yoga professor who was really patient with me. The retreat is for all levels, I am a beginner and I didn’t feel left behind at all. I even had the opportunity to try aerial yoga that I really enjoyed. The excursions were amazing and perfect to visit the city and the surrounded in a short amount of time. I wished it could have stayed longer. I hope I will be able to come back one day for a longer retreat.
Maxime Scheepens
from Netherlands, January 2024
"Shubham you are a amazing teacher and tour guide"
I felt entertained, I felt safe and I felt calm.
Entertained by all the amazing places where we have been taken too. And safe because they take care of you. I haven't felt alone during my stay. Amd calm because of the yoga. It can be hard sometomes but after the pranayama I always felt light.
Whats not have been said in the options of this retreat, is their lovely arealyoga and cocoon soundhealing. I loved it.
Vanessa Werse
from Italy, December 2023
"Best Yoga School in Rishikesh "
We absolutely loved our Aerial Yoga Teacher Training. Ankit and the whole team are lovely. We truly enjoyed everything from the moment we walked in. Warm welcome, nice room with a comfy bed and hot water shower. The food was so delicious. 🩷
The quality of the classes exceeded our imagination. We went deep into Acrobatics and trained a variety of poses for each and every level. Arjun is a real inspiration. He teaches from the heart through his very own experience. We can't recommend the school highly enough. It was my 3rd time coming back to Rishikesh and the best school I ever experienced.
Special thanks to Ajay for the powerful Ashtanga Practice.
We are excited to come back 🥰
Love & Namaste
Sara Starbuck
from Great Britain, November 2023
"An extraordinary, educational and life affirming experience"
Our yoga teacher, Shubham, the waterfall hike, rafting and swimming in the Ganges, learning more about yoga, the spiritual ceremonies, the friendly dogs who joined us on the beach for some Hatha and meeting like minded new friends.
Anonymous
from Portugal, August 2023
"Very good experience"
The competence of the instructor, the global ambiance , staff, food. Good Wi-Fi, external activities.
Evie Marsh
from Great Britain, August 2023
"An opportunity not to be missed"
We spent 4 days on the yoga retreat at Hare Rama. From start to finish, our experience was overwhelmingly positive. We were picked up by a driver at Dehra Dun airport which we would recommend. Our instructors were really accommodating to the fact that we were complete beginners and although it was a small length of time we made progress! We loved the excursions offered by Hare Rama. Shubham had a wealth of knowledge about the places we visited and was very chatty. He made us feel very welcome.
Anonymous
from Finland, June 2023
"Great mix of yoga and Rishikesh sightseeing"
Overall, I did have a great experience. I especially loved the daily excursions with Shubam. He is a great asset to the retreat. A huge shout out to him for being the only one (of the staff members/instructors who I was in contact with) who truly seemed to care about providing a great guest experience.
Anne Brunner
from France, May 2023
"Yoga practice and sightseeing"
We had a wonderful time in Hare Rama thanks to the welcoming people and amazing teachers for hatha and ashtanga classes. Very flexible organization and varied excursions in the surroundings enabling the discovery of the nature and culture. The accomodation up the hill in Tapovan was away from the traffic of the main road and though easy to reach walking. Massages were also so relaxing.
Anonymous
from Germany, May 2023
"Wonderful experience 📿🧡🪷"
I loved my 6 days with Shubam and Kangi at Hare Rama.
The lessons were high quality, small groups ( or even private) and our excursions were fun and educational. It’s a major upside to explore rishikesh with a friendly local next to you. Shubu made sure i was feeling good, safe and helped me with a lot of stuff (far beyond what his job was).
I had a quiet, private room with bathroom and balcony which was very good (especially after i stayed in other rooms in Rishikesh, this accomplished seemed exceptional). The location is great because the hippest yogi cafés are just around the corner.
The school is well organised and i was very happy to get a pickup from the airport even my flight was delayed.
The whole experience was the perfect start to my India adventure and i highly recommend this school and course if you are new to Rishikesh!
Bless you and see you again! 🤗
Diana
Georgia Smith
from United Arab Emirates, April 2023
"Amazing retreat"
The 4 day waterfall retreat was the perfect mix of sightseeing, relaxation, exploration and practice. The itinerary is really flexible with each day holding a different experience and adventure.
I was lucky to have 1 on 1 classes and the classes were completely personalised to my skill level, the instructors and very friendly and knowledgeable.
קובי כהן
from Israel, April 2023
"professional teachers, excellent food and great atmosphere"
Hare Rama Institute has an excellent combination of professional teachers, great location, nutritious and delicious food and above all a wonderful staff who welcomes you to their family from your first step at the door.
Beside yoga classes we revealed the beauty of Rishikesh and her surroundings with the amazing Shubham Negi who never stopped to take care of us with his infinite smile and huge heart.
Don’t miss it.
Shlomi Schillinger
from Israel, April 2023
"The best retreat !"
Everything was perfect for me - liked the yoga classes, pranayama. The stuff was very helpful- taking care of everything I needed
Anonymous
from India, April 2023
All the instructors are knowledgeable, polite and helpful. The stay was peaceful and rejuvenating.Food quality was really good.
Moran Briga
from Israel, April 2023
"Had a great time, staff is very devoted and caring"
I especially loved the staff atitude, the friendliness and caring of all the teachers and managers to me. I had my phone broken the first day I came to rishikesh and Surej ji helped me for few hours with that and I felt that im safe and in good hands. Exsurtions were really fun especially the waterfalls. The yoga teacher Shubham Negi is very devoted and cares alot, very good in adjusting and being attentive and sensitive to my needs. He gave me an extra yoga class without any fee, and always changed the style accordibg to my request (we did yin, ashtanga and hatha). Monica is very knowledgeable and I learned alot from the meditation sessions with her. I Also loved the sound healing but unfortunately I cant remember the teacher's name.
All of the staff goes beyond to make sure you feel good. Food is very tasty
Anonymous
from Australia, March 2023
"Loved the excursions "
Excursions were great, the people friendly and the food simple and delicious.
Anonymous
from Australia, March 2023
Our yoga and meditation retreat with Hare Rama Institute was amazing. We loved every minute of it. The instructors were so welcoming and knowledgeable, I loved the food (wish I could steal all the recipes), and loved the activities we got to do on top of our yoga classes
Arantxa Jiménez
from Spain, March 2023
"Una experiencia inolvidable. ¡Un 100/10!"
Lo mejor de la experiencia ha sido nuestro instructor Shubham y todo el personal que trabaja en la escuela. Su implicación total y el cariño con el que hacen las cosas es clave para que nada pueda ir mal...
Destacar que me permitieron alojarme la noche anterior para comenzar el día 1 a mas 6 am más fácilmente y dejar las maletas/usar la habitación el último día ya que tenían disponibilidad, un detalle.
Han conseguido despertar en mí de nuevo las ganas de practicar yoga a diario, el trato es muy individualizado y he sentido que he recibido más incluso de lo que estaba incluido en el retiro. Las clases de meditación son también muy útiles para aprender nuevas técnicas, quedamos encantados. En cuanto a las excursiones incluidas... ¡Qué decir! Solo por estas ya merecería la pena la semana que pasé allí: cada día un lugar distinto y mejor que el anterior, muy bien organizado.
La comida es vegetariana, como en todo Rishikesh, pero estaba deliciosa y, sorprendentemente teniendo en cuenta que estamos en India, ¡con el nivel justo de picante!
La verdad es que volvería a escoger la escuela sin duda, se adaptan a todos los niveles por lo que incluso me veo capaz de hacer un curso de Yoga Teacher Training con ellos. Convivimos con los alumnos que lo estaban haciendo en ese momento y lo estaban disfrutando
Gracias a todo Hare Rama por vuestra dedicación en vuestro trabajo
Nav Singh
from India, March 2023
"A massive net positive for my life"
The yoga! Shubham beautifully explained the different forms and I loved the express focus on alignment and breathing.
I’d done a few classes in London before this retreat but after coming here I realised how little I knew.
Specifically enjoyed learning about the different styles of yoga, when and how to perform which, the motivations and goals behind each.
Also the coffee and vibes from secret garden (down the road)
Also loved the openness - there were some teacher training courses running at the same time as my retreat and after showing interest I was extended an invite to drop into some classes for yin yoga, which otherwise wasn’t in my schedule.
I learned a lot!!!
The other people that you meet is also a bonus, people from all over - Europe Australia, Asia, the Americas.
Noémie Cormier
from India, March 2023
The 6 days retreat was awesome! The yoga class are super helpfull. The teachers are great especially Shubham. He did everything to make it a perfect week, thank you again! :) We also did daily beautiful and interesting excursions which was a plus. I totally recommend!
Anonymous
from France, February 2023
"6 days to recharge our batteries"
Such a unique and memorable experience at the Hare Rama Institute. My boyfriend and I did a 6 days Yoga Retreat. Teachers were amazing and caring. Suraj made everything easy for us. Yoga classes were educational and we enjoyed very much the excursions. In 6 days we have been able to discover the nature and historical places of Rishikesh. We also enjoyed meeting people from all around the world 🌍🤩.
Salla Kolehmainen
from Finland, February 2023
"great place and loveliest staff❤️"
The best yoga teacher, really good metitations and the food in this place is amazing!!! Definitely value for money. In retreat schedule there is alko daily excursions that guarantee true experience in Rishikesh. Most definitely coming back to do TTC later 🫶🏽
Emanuela Zuccala
from Italy, February 2023
"Great experience"
Excellent experience overall, thanks to the extremely kind staff, the wonderful excursions included in the package and the comfort of the accommodation. Unfortunately I found myself in a yoga course for beginners while my level is intermediate, and therefore the yoga classes did not meet my expectations (instead the meditation ones with Monika were very useful). Next time I will try to have a better communication on this point. However, it remains a very professional and welcoming environment, I recommend it.
Alina Johanas
from India, January 2023
""Beautiful Experience""
This retreat was amazing and beautiful. The schedule followed perfectly and the yoga, pranayama, meditation session were amazing & relaxing. Everyday we had beautiful places to visit and explore. All there staff are helpful & supportive. The Yogic food was healthy and tasty and I definitely recommend this institute to anyone who wants to learn yoga or just want to take sometime for them self.
Martin Gronvold
from Singapore, January 2023
"cheating classes"
the quality of the yoga sessions were good and the food was of good quality
Luke Rimmer
from India, September 2022
"Amazing experience!"
This retreat with hare rama, was an experience i will remember forever. It was my first time in india and was definately out of my comfort zone, all the amazing staff at hare rama are very supportive and want to make sure everyone is having a positive and safe experience.
The excutions around rishikesh are beautiful and my favourite was the beatles ashram. The yoga classes gave me alot of knowledge about yoga, meditation and the limits of my own body which i will take home and apply to my life. The food is also very good.
Definately recommend this institute to anyone wanting a yoga retreat or courses in risikesh.
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