Rishikul Yogshala, a Yoga Alliance-certified school, offers yoga training in India (Kerala, Goa) and Pokhara, Nepal.

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27 Day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, India

March 7-April 2 | April 7-May 3, 2025
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    21 Day Yoga Retreat in Varkala, Kerala, India

    March 7-27, 2025 | April 7-27, 2025
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      Nisha Ahya

      Anil Natyaveda

      Bipin Baloni

      Swami Atmanananda Giri

      Gangesha Chaitanya

      Kavitha Hangargi

      Annnamalai Prana Ji (Swami Thiyagaranjan)

      Deepa Ji

      Gurmeet Singh

      Vimal Sharma

      Kushal

      Suraj Choudhary

      Natasha Kochan

      Yogi Rateesh Kochukattil

      Patricia

      Rajat Purwal

      Nicky Rawat

      Yogi Prakash

      Rahul Negi

      Abhishek Rawat

      Sukra Chiatanya

      Sagar Khanduri

      Nikhil Sharma

      Shri. Shiv Shankara

      Reviews (67)

      Mihai Jakab

      from Romania, January 2025

      "Great experience in Varkala"

      The Hatha and Ashtanga classes were really good, I feel I leveled up my practice, much stronger and stable than before, the Alignment teacher was meticulous, the Mantras were powerful, the Pranayama and Meditation session lead to many valuable insights. The food was good, it took me some time to get used to a full vedic diet, and the managers went out of their way to fulfill all the requests we had, and even helped with some personal requests, like how to get to various attractions or when leaving the TT.

      Anonymous

      from Great Britain, April 2024

      "Absolutely recommendable "

      Rishikul provided everything I required and gave more than expected.

      Semida David

      from Romania, January 2020

      The topic was new to me and even more, it contained many elements that I didn't expect. I am very pleased that I came to this course and all the teachers were very well prepared, responsible, very attentive towards us.

      thank you all for this wonderful experience and wish them much success and many trainees at pre and postnatal yoga

      Bethany Hill

      from Great Britain, December 2019

      "A challenging but amazing experience"

      The course is very well organised. You get used to a daily set routine & taught by some very inspirational & knowledgeable teachers. They are always willing to answer any questions & take extra time to ensure you understand and complete any class properly.

      The staff/teachers are very friendly & even shared extra knowledge with us. The yoga classes were tough at times and definitely pushed me physically & mentally. However, I have noticed huge changes in my body & my ability to do yoga. My confidence in my own practice has grown & I feel happy going forward & continuing to learn & improve.

      We were also able to go out on a couple of trips. We did an early morning sunrise at Sarangkhot which was beautiful & we also visited the caves & the peace pagoda (Stupa).

      I was very lucky to be a part of a wonderful group of people who made the experience even better & will hopefully remain friends for life.

      The accommodation was good. The rooms were clean & tidy & were cleaned upon request. The communal areas were clean & tidy & the garden area has a lovely view of the lake & a nice swimming pool which is great to have a dip on the hotter days. The resort is only a 15-20 minute walk into town at most. There are plenty of shops & restaurants nearby.

      The staff at infinity resort are very friendly & helpful. Always willing to help if they can. Thank you so much to everyone for this amazing experience & for sharing all your knowledge.

      Anonymous

      from Germany, November 2019

      "It’s all about the money"

      The staff at the hotel is really helpful and friendly.

      Valérie (éléonore) Royet

      from France, August 2019

      Le lieu était super, les repas excellents.

      Les professeurs ainsi que les modules étaient intéressants, ainsi que l'ensemble de la formation.

      Nous avons tous réussi à finir cette formation et avoir notre diplôme.

      Anonymous

      from Vietnam, June 2019

      Teachers are very good, kind, knowledgeable. Food is really really good. And I had a good time with my new interesting friends!

      Ilka Freitag

      from Nigeria, June 2019

      "First big step towards being a Yoga teacher "

      The classes were structured very well and the intensity increased over time. Some of the content was immediately understood. 4 weeks later at home some of it is still working which I´m very grateful for. What I´ve internalised now is that experience matters more than learning theory. And that it´s extremely important how I spent my life energy. This course gives you a great overview of (maybe) all there is and a strong basis for a daily routine.

      The teachers and the whole group I spent this 4 weeks with were incredibly nice people.

      We had 5 teachers: 1 for Ashtanga, 1 for Hatha & Pranayama, 1 for Meditation & Mantra, 1 for Anatomy and 1 for Philosophy. They were always very open for questions and gave support to each individual. All classes were intense, in a good way, I learnt a lot about Yoga and myself.

      Being back home, I´m not very keen on eating Indian or Nepalese dishes at the moment, but that´s not something I didn´t like. Just raised my awareness about how we are used to this crazy variety at our globalised homes.

      The food is very good. The staff of the Infinity Resort is great, helped all of us very much to feel good and at home. The location of the Infinity Resort is perfect. You can easily walk into town, but you are in a calm spot close the nature.

      Ingrid Lowatschek

      from Austria, February 2019

      "Gesamtheitliche Erfahrung - wirklich Life-Changig"

      Die Lehrer haben sehr professionell komplexe Bereiche erklärt; sehr umfangreiche Ausbildung, die tief in Yoga, der viel mehr als nur Asanas ist, eintaucht. Und ja, die bereits oft erwähnte Life-Changing-Experience trifft zu.

      gute Lage, sehr nettes Personal in der Unterkunft, Varkala ist eine geniale Location

      Kenton Anderson

      from Singapore, January 2019

      "Everything was PERFECT for me!"

      I was able to re-discover my ability to gaze upon a stranger with love--something I had known unerringly as a child but lost after adolescence. The sattvic food was a great relief, because my experience in the two years leading up to my visit was that I couldn't find commercially available or prepared food that worked perfectly with my digestion, here in Singapore. Except for the slight amounts of red chili powder used in the curries, I was able to eat foods that interacted well with my highly Pitta energy.

      Kirsten Hansen

      from Denmark, December 2018

      "A yogic treat in God’s Own country"

      This 200 hour yoga teacher training was an amazing experience - a physical as well as a mental journey to new territories of my body and my mind guided and instructed by highly qualified teachers in whom I had trust. I can only recommend everybody to do this.

      Tiffanie Van Koevering

      from United States, December 2018

      "Beautiful experience!"

      I found the teachers to be very knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed hearing about their experiences on their yoga journeys. The teachers were so attentive to our needs and inclusive with all the lessons that they provided. I only found one of the instructors on this review, but all of them were wonderful to work with!

      The resort was lovely and located up in the mountainside, just a short walk from the lakeside town which was also a really cool place. Everyone who works at the resort was so friendly and did a great job keeping us all very comfortable throughout our stay.

      Our group activities outside of the yoga curriculum were so worthwhile. I was so grateful to be able to stay in such a beautiful place with so many things to do and see!

      Shipra Goel

      from India, November 2018

      "Best experience and the Best month of my life"

      I liked the overall vibe of the course and the place. It felt more like a home. It was really informative and systematically planned.

      Bruna Silva

      from Spain, September 2018

      "Great introduction to yoga philosophy and practices"

      In general everything was very good, the teachers had a lot of knowledge and the classes were great. The staff is very nice and helpful and the school tries it’s best to give the students the best experience. It is a one month course but very intense and well organized. If you don’t have some years of yoga practice before, you will not be ready to teach after finishingit, but you’ll leave knowing all the basics to start practicing yoga in the proper way.

      The surroundings are lovely, there is a good view for the mountains.

      The overall experience was great and would totally do it again :)

      Pooja Lamba

      from Egypt, September 2018

      "Amazing experience "

      When I arrived, I never imagined that I would not only get my certification as a yoga teacher but also an experience that would change my life totally.

      From divine facilities surrounded by Himalayas mountains and just a few minutes walk from the Ganges River and delicious vegetarian food,,, Rishikul Yogshala took my heart. I enjoyed every moment. It is definitely a good option to do introspection and connect with yourself. Notice the changes in my body simply by standing. They helped me overcome the self-imposed limits on me and stay in each asana and breathe. Teachers pass on their knowledge and give themselves completely to the teaching of traditional Yoga, always attentive to the needs of each of the students as a member of their family. This unforgettable memory stayed with me always ,,,

      I highly recommend Rishikul Yogshala to obtain your yoga certification ,,,

      Harmony Jackson

      from United States, September 2018

      "This was the perfect yoga school for me!"

      I decided to book this yoga teacher training in Kerala because I wanted a more in-depth education that would enable me to better myself holistically during this transition period in my life. I am pleased to report that I found exactly what I was looking for. I found the food to be extremely healthy. I never felt concerned about my nutrient intake or worried about having enough to eat. The instructors were excellent. Every instructor had a strong relationship with their yoga practice, so they had nothing but authentic insight into how we could improve our practice as students and teachers when we returned to our home countries. The location was wonderful, I went back and forth for a while trying to decide between where I wanted this experience to happen and I think I picked the perfect location. Varkala Beach is quite gorgeous.

      Julika Tafler

      from Germany, July 2018

      Rishikesh is a beautiful, living City with a lot of People! You can geht everything what you want in the Shops.

      I Loved going to all the Nice coffe places and Restaurants. There are Almost everywhere vegan options. I went there almost Everyday to study, Talk to People and eat good and Healthy Food.

      The School has a very Good Location. It is Not Directly in the City, so you can Enjoy the silence. However, After a two Minute walk you Reach the First Shops and Restaurants. It is Not very far to visit the Ganges and the sightseeing Spots of Rishikesh.

      Most of the Teachers are nice. I learned a lot in Rishikeh. Not only About yoga, also about myself, about being Alone in a completely different Culture. It is hard in the beginning to get used to the Climate, the Noises, the smells, the People and the Food. But After a While, you learn to take it easy and just Smile about the circumstances which usually annoy you. The electricity for Example didn‘t work very offen. Believe me, it`s not easy to sleep without a Fan if it`s 40 degrees outside..

      The light in my room also didn`t work for more than 10 days. So Don`t forget to bring a flashlight.

      The Food in the School was different from what I excepted. They Advertise it to be ayuvedic and very Healthy. But Most of the Time it is Not. There is Too much Oli in the Food. My Body was Totally confused. I felt so heavy After eating and my digestion was Never that Bad before. That`s why I ate outside very offen.

      Thaisa Haerts

      from Belgium, June 2018

      "Rishikesh 200h"

      I loved the teachers, the classes. I've learned so much from them! The people that I've met are friends for life now. Also Rishikesh is a magical city. I'm definitely coming back.

      Lorena Gontero

      from Nepal, June 2018

      "Scholarship at Rishikul "

      I have to say the food was AMAZING! The building where I stayed was very nice, with a great view, very confortable and we had the hall to practise just top floor (they have 3 buildings, not sure how the others room look like)

      The training was intense as I expected and the quality of the teachers very very good. Each of them is specialised in an specific subject so the classes where well focused.

      I got the scholarship, and for that amount of money I have to say the TTC was perfect. A good beginning for the yogic path. If you are looking to learn more about yoga and start your way, this is a course I would recommend.

      All rishikul team (teachers included) are very friendly and kind

      Britta Dutschmann

      from Thailand, March 2018

      "Prakash u Nicky Ji are the best!!! "

      Good food friendly staff strict teacher very good teachings

      Lesley Van Der Woude

      from Netherlands, March 2018

      "Yoga Teacher Training in (hot) Paradise "

      The Ashtanga classes of Nicky Ji were really intense.. a lot of sweating was involved, but he is such a dedicated and good teacher. I still hear is voice in my head when I practise. The same goes for Pankesh, amazing hatha teacher. I loved the Anatomy classes as well, and the allignement classes. The location was great. And loved the bamboo houses, make sure to get one! Mr. Binu is nice and the best.

      Laura Horvat

      from Austria, March 2018

      "Loved everything about this experience!"

      I came with an open mind and open heart. And they both got filled more than over the top with holistic, experienced knowledge! I loved the disciplined energy that all the teachers emanated. It reflected onto us students and made me ambitious to give as much as my own 100% into this course. The in-depth knowledge paired with the teachers personal experience and understanding made me get a really profound “first glance” into the depth of the holistic Yoga Practice, with all that comes with it. I came to understand and remember even more that Yoga is a lifestyle to be practiced. I loved the way we were taken care of. I felt so much care and love from the staff. Just overall perfect, for perfect is what you make it!

      Anonymous

      from Italy, February 2018

      I learned a lot from the teachers and from this experience. I have found kindness and open mind in almost every teacher\people and this is so important when you are so far away from home, so thank you all the teacher.Also staff were kind.

      Gloria Osypchuk

      from United Arab Emirates, February 2018

      "Beautiful Kerala"

      People of the group and teachers!

      Mary Kavanagh

      from Great Britain, February 2018

      "Mary Kavanagh "

      I stayed in Savitri - the accommodation was so fantastic and the location couldn’t have been better.

      The staff at both Savitri and Rishikal couldn’t have been more accommodating.

      The teaching was fantastic.

      Valeriy Yartsev

      from Kazakhstan, January 2018

      "Good experience "

      I liked asana classes, it was perfect. Food was good. Location in varkala - beatiful place, clean and cozy rooms. Teachers were great. I recommend this school.

      Monica Hendrikse

      from Netherlands, January 2018

      "perfect teacher"

      she was very good educated and a nice person

      Charlotte Von Bülow

      from Denmark, January 2018

      Anonymous

      from Australia, December 2017

      most of the teachers were excellent, knowledgeable and inspiring. the philosophy and history of yoga is the focus of this particular course and was very informative and interesting. yoga asana classes were very intense (not really beginner level) but enjoyable. our fellow students in the course were truly wonderful i made some lifelong friends. the location is great (though often noisy- take earplugs) near the ganges river in the bustling and welcoming town of rishikesh.

      Anonymous

      from Sweden, December 2017

      "A course that helpt me learn and grow alot!"

      I really liked the course, I learned alot about myself and it was so fun to meet so many people from all around the World. I liked that we were Close to the city, it was easy to go and have a coffee break when you felt you needed, but I Think the course would have been much better close to nature. I Think the philosopfy classes was the best, but the other ones was also very intresting. I would recommend this course for beginners and also people that been doing yoga for a while and want to learn more about what yoga really is. We did not do any Writing test in the end of the course but every one had to hold 1 hour own class for the others, it was very fun and you learned alot from it!

      Anonymous

      from Saudi Arabia, November 2017

      "Ideal location and great school"

      I liked how much information was provided for each subject. Your brain will feel overloaded but once you have had time to digest the information you will feel amazing because of all of the information you have absorbed.

      The location is great. The little village has some lovely shops and cafes and the locals are very friendly. I highly recommend the french bakery if you want to study somewhere different.

      The food in the school was very good. I personally struggled at times but they are catering for over 50 people so they did an amazing job of making sure everyone had something to eat.

      All the teachers are good but a special mention to my Ashtanga and Alignment teacher - Sachin. He is very knowledgeable and inspirational... He always made me push harder in the class and go away and research more. Without question I learnt the most from him during my time at the school.

      Anonymous

      from South Africa, November 2017

      "Good Retreat"

      Pokhara is a lovely place to stay. The yoga lessons were very good and the food was delicious. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.

      Massages and day trips were included as well.

      i stayed at a hotel so it was mixed and changing guest. I was the only one joining the retreat all others joined a teacher training

      Anonymous

      from Singapore, November 2017

      "Good for Yoga not so good to stay around"

      Yoga schedule and very personal attention given to us

      Joaquin Gómez Picca

      from Spain, November 2017

      "Wonderful experience at Rishikul Yogshala Pokhara, Nepal"

      I came to this course with no expectations, not knowing what was this all about. Once I arrived, I founded great experienced teachers (and wonderful humans), magestic place (I would recommend every yogi to go to Nepal and experience Pokhara), and incredible people (we became a big family not only with the other students but also with the teachers).

      The course is quite intense and it challenges you in a physical, mental and spiritual level, but what you learn from it, is totally worth it.

      The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are abobe the Asian quality standards (I found). The food is very good and healthy, sometimes a bit repetitive, but understandable variable as it’s all Ayurvedic food with the intention of creating a regular healthy process on your digestive system, providing you the needed vitamins for such an intense course.

      Overall, I’m extremely happy with the experience and already planning to follow my path in the yogic lifestyle.

      Caroline Ferrari

      from Great Britain, October 2017

      "Teacher training experience :) "

      200hr Teacher training experience

      It's pretty hard to put into words my month at Rishikul Yogshala but I'll give it a go. People told me before I went it would be a life changing experience and they weren't wrong.

      It was an intense month mentally and physically but such a rewarding experience. With about 40 students our group was split into 2. With people from all over the world and different personalities/ stories to tell I found it fascinating to meet such beautiful souls.

      Let me start with the food. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Honestly credit to the cooks because every meal was lovely. Sure towards the end of 4 weeks it gets a tiny bit repetitive but there are many places outside of the school to mix it up a little on days off (you get wed and sun off). if you eat meat expect to maybe find the experience a little different/ harder,

      The teachers make the yogshala what it is. You can really see their passion and enthusiasm to keep the real tradition of Yoga alive.

      The rooms are pretty basic so please just keep your expectations low. Please apply this attitude to many aspects during your time there if you go. Nothing gets done in a hurry. It's India. You have to ask for things a few times.

      Vanessa Schuld

      from Germany, October 2017

      "Life changing experience!"

      My primary purpose to travel to Nepal and participate on the 200 hrs yoga teacher training at Rishikul Yogshala was to improve my overall health as I have back problems since young age. However, this course was so inspiring and I learnt so much that I received a different impression of what yoga actually is. I loved all the classes and the teachers have such a great knowledge! I met people from all over the world and I got inspired so much. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to make a change, to live a better life, to become more happy and balanced and just everyone who loves yoga.

      This course really exceeded my expectations and I found myself as more than just a yoga practitioner. I am a student, at the same time I became a teacher and I am ready to share my knowledge with the world to make it a better place.

      I thank the universe for an experience that I won´t ever forget. Before, I was lost, but I learnt about who I am and where I want to go. Where the focus goes, energy flows. So mind you focus!

      Claire Beath

      from Cambodia, September 2017

      "Learning From The Source"

      Where do I begin! I've just completed the 200hr TTC course and it totally exceeded my expectations. The quality and knowledge of the teachers is priceless. You really get to learn all about Yoga- not just the physical aspects of it. You're fully immersed in the culture too with activities on the days off. The school itself is in a beautiful area surrounded by nature and also close to shops and cafes when you need a break or a coffee to go with your study. The food is amazing and has real selection- you'll never go hungry thats for sure!

      Ieva Bukelskyte

      from United States, July 2017

      "Absolutely the best school in Rishikesh"

      There were so many things that I liked.... So, lets start with the food. (I felt on a culinary journey there as well!) Breakfast, lunch and dinner takes place in a cosy garden (its the best to eat in an open space!) Its a buffet style dining and even though I am vegan, always had plenty of different dishes to choose from. Different stews with lentils, chickpeas, beans, vegetables.... Sometimes pasta or sandwiches, or amazing desserts too.. Food full of flavor, spices and so delicious! For breakfast I loved papaya and porridge! BIG thanks to the chefs, kitchen staff and everyone else involved in food preparation.

      Secondly, teachers were absolutely amazing. I felt as if I am attending some magical school like Hogwarts, as we had nine different teachers that had so much knowledge in their field. I learnt a lot during that month and in particular really deepened my understanding about yoga philosophy and alignment.

      My favorite classes were with Yoga teacher Manoj. I feel its very important for everyone to understand how important is a proper technique and body alignment while doing yoga poses in order to prevent injuries and Manoj explained that perfectly.

      The school is located a little bit further from Laxman Jhula vibrancy and noise. It is tucked in a little alley, in a quiet neighborhood where you will always encounter cows wandering around.

      Every room has a balcony. I had a beautiful view to the little mountains. There is even hot water in the room! GREAT!

      Anonymous

      from United States, July 2017

      "An experience"

      Food, hatha classes, yoga philosophy, clean accommodation, massage, yoga nidra

      Saida Gazieva

      from Uzbekistan, July 2017

      "It's great experience. "

      System of training

      Daniel O'keeffe

      from Thailand, June 2017

      "A fantastic experience"

      Loved meeting so many interesting people from around the world, pure food, excellent training and awesome teachers.

      Daniel O'keeffe

      from Ireland, June 2017

      "Life Changing Experience"

      Liked everything, food was great, people and co yogis were awesome. I liked the quality of the teachers the most, and have noticed massive internal changes after my TTC.

      Eszter Balogh

      from Hungary, May 2017

      I loved the enthusiasm of the teachers, the activities, food, curriculum, so basically everything.

      Line Bering

      from Denmark, April 2017

      "Loved it "

      Such a great school with amazing teachers. I'll recommend doing this to anyone no matter their experience with yoga. This experience has definetly changed my body and mind to the better!

      Sakina Williams

      from United States, April 2017

      "March 2017 300hr"

      The teachers were amazing!!

      Julie Quinn

      from United States, April 2017

      "everything went well"

      the staff was very accommodating and available 24/7.

      Raffaella Resta

      from Jordan, April 2017

      "Real yoga in pokhara (Nepal)"

      I have been really taken by the combination of Hatha practice in the early morning and Ashtanga in the afternoon. It was the perfect insight to allow u to decide wich style u want to deepen. Pranayama and philosophy lessons have been so interesting and well explained. Anatomy was a deep discovery about how our body works.

      Daniel Maciejewski

      from Netherlands, April 2017

      "Best way to learn what you need"

      World class teachers and a detailed but yet smartly compressed curriculum. This professionalism was beyond my expectations and beyond anything i have experienced in my 3 years of intense yoga practice. Chapeau!