Intensive 44-day yoga training in Bali with multiple styles taught, totaling 500 hours.

Yoga Teacher Training in Indonesia

If you want to take your yoga teaching skills to the next level, check out the 500-hour yoga teacher training in Bali! This training is perfect for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the world of yoga teaching. It combines the 200 and 300-hour courses in Bali, giving you a comprehensive and advanced learning experience. You’ll get to explore advanced practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation, as well as dive into the more intricate teachings of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology.

Program

You'll have the opportunity to explore specific styles of yoga, such as Yin or Kundalini, and develop your teaching skills through theoretical and practical sessions. Throughout your training, you'll enjoy daily yoga classes, workshops, and excursions to explore Bali. You'll stay in comfortable accommodation and enjoy delicious vegetarian meals.

Eligibility

Who can join this course?

• If you are new to yoga (No specific background of yoga is required, being eager to learn is enough) – If you have been practicing yoga for a while,
• If you have been practicing yoga for a long time but don’t have knowledge of anatomy, foundation of the asanas and yoga philosophy
• Don’t want to be a yoga teacher but desire to deepen your own yoga practice and knowledge

First part of the syllabus

Mantra

Mantra is a set of words that consist of specific sounds, vibrations received by ancient yogis, and seers which offer a powerful physical, mental and spiritual benefit. There are many kinds of Mantras available for different purposes. You will be learning;

• Art and science of mantra
• Mantra and its power
• How mantra is made
• Is mantra a religion
• Sound vibration

Mantra chanting

• The proper way of chanting the om mantra
• Shiva mantra for peace
• Durga mantra for energy awakening
• Kundalini mantra
• Krishna mantra for joy
• Ganesha mantra for stillness and removal of obstacles
• Mantra to be led towards light and immortality (asatoma)
• Surrender mantra (twamevamata)
• Mantra to save life and journey (trayamvakam)
• Mantra for purification of the mind (gayatri)
• Guru disciple study mantra (sahana)
• Guru mantra (guru brahma)
• Patanjali mantra (yogenacittasya)
• Suryanamaskar 12 mantra (om mitraya)

Hatha yoga

The school teaches the traditional ancient style of Hatha yoga that has been practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. At the school, you practice according to your strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to attain perfect health and peace of mind. Here is the list of asana series that will be practiced;

• Pavan muktasana series 1 (15 practices)
• Pavan muktasana series – 2 (10 practices)
• Pavan muktasana series – 3 (10 practices)
• Centering postures series (5 practices)
• Surya namaskar (12 asana series)
• Chandra namaskar (12 asana series)
• Standing postures series (10 practices)
• Kneeling postures series (5 practices)
• Sitting postures series (10 practices)
• Forward bending postures series (5 practices)
• Backward bending postures series (5 practices)
• Supine postures series (6 practices)
• Prone postures series (5 practices)
• Fire series series (5 practices)
• Inversions series (5 practices)
• Twisting postures series (5 practices)
• Balancing postures series (5 practices)
• Relaxing posture series (5 practices)
• Meditative asana series (5 practices)

*Note: in total, you will learn 140 yoga exercises.The theory is just as important as practicing. Without proper understanding, you cannot do well. The teachers will teach a base of understanding why, how, when, and what you need to do in an asana class. You must be self-motivated to go deeper into the postures. Here are the some of the theories you will be learning:

• Philosophy of Hatha yoga
• Ancient scriptures of Hatha yoga
• Aim and objectives of Hatha yoga
• Yoga as a therapy
• Yoga as balancing
• How Hatha yoga is connected to your chakras, nadis, Kundalini, and your subtle body

Ashtanga yoga

In the 20th century, K. Pattabhi Jois has developed a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form which is energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements. The first series is taught in the 200-hour yoga teacher training course. You will learn all asanas systematically and all the details are in Ashtanga manual that you will receive.

• Introduction to Ashtanga yoga
• History of Ashtanga yoga
• Awakening the fire within
• The breath of life
• Prana
• A chakra contemplation
• Eight limbs of yoga and the practice of K. Pattabhi Jois
• How to do bandha in Ashtanga
• Drishti- focusing the attention during movements
• Cleansing and purification
• Creating a sacred place
• The challenging asanas
• Proper use of props and yoga instruments
• Sun salutation a and b
• Standing asana series
• Sitting asana series
• Finishing asana series
• Teaching practices (traditional and Mysore style)
• Pādāṅguṣṭāsana – big toes posture
• Pāda hastāsana – hand under foot posture
• Utthita trikoṇāsana (a+b) triangle posture
• Utthita pārśvakonāsana (a+b)- extended side angle pose
• Prasārita pādottānāsana (a,b,c,d)- intense wide leg stretch
• Pārśvottānāsana – intense side stretch posture
• Utthita hasta pādāṅguṣṭāsana- hand to big toe posture
• Ardha baddha padmottānāsana – half bound lotus forward bend
• Utkatāsana – fierce pose
• Vīrabhadrāsana – warrier pose a+b
• Dandasana – staff pose
• Paścimattānāsana – intense west stretch or sitting forward bend
• Pūrvattanāsana – intense east stretch
• Ardha baddha padma paścimattānāsana- half bound lotus forward bend
• Tiryaṅgmukha ekapāda paścimattānāsana- reverse the leg, one leg intense stretch
• Jānuśīrṣāsana – head to knee pose
• Marīcāsana – sage marichi pose
• Nāvāsana – boat pose
• Bhujapīḍāsana – shoulder pressure pose
• Kūrmāsana – tortoise pose
• Supta kūrmāsana – sleeping tortoise
• Garbha piṇḍāsana – embryo posture
• Kukkuṭāsana – rooster posture
• Baddha konāsana – bound angle pose
• Upaviṣṭha konāsana – seated angle posture
• Supta konāsana – lying down angle posture
• Supta pādāṅguṣṭāsana – reclining big toe posture
• Ubhaya pādāṅguṣṭāsana – both big toes posture
• Ūrdhva mukha paścimattānāsana – upward facing full forward bend
• Setu bandhāsana – bridge posture

Finishing postures:

• Ūrdhva dhanurāsana – upward bow posture
• Salaṁba sarvāṅgāsana – shoulder stand posture
• Halāsana – plow posture
• Karṇa pīḍāsana – ear pressure posture
• Ūrdhva padmāsana – upward lotus
• Piṇḍāsana – embryo posture
• Matsyāsana – fist posture
• Uttāna pādāsana – extended leg posture
• Cakrāsana – wheel posture
• Śīrṣāsana – head stand
• Baddha padmāsana – sealed lotus pose
• Yoga mudra – sealed yoga posture
• Padmāsana – lotus posture
• Utpluthiḥ – uprooting posture
• Savasana – corpse pose

Pranayama

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand pranayama as the breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads you to health, peace, happiness, balance and awakening of Kundalini. Every week will lead to a different state of experience.

• Building strength in your system and a step by step understanding of pranayama.
• Move towards from beginning to a deeper understanding of pranayama and practices.
• Move towards advancing the practices with holding the breath and breathing with chakra awareness.
• Practice teaching and move towards mastery of the breath.

Here are the topics you will be learning for study of pranayama:

• What is prana
• What is pranayama
• What is breath and connection with the prana
• Importance and benefits of pranayama
• How to prepare yourselves to practice them
• Aspects of breathing
• Ancients texts of breathing
• General understanding
• Understand all about nostrils and how to activate them
• Secrets of pranayama
• Breath flow in 5 elements
• Unit of prana
• Function of prana
• Three levels of prana
• Three gunas
• How does prana flow
• Quality of breath
• Imbalance of prana
• Retention of breath
• 6 sitting positions for pranayama practices
• Breathing pattern
• Prana connection with chakras and Kundalini

Beginners and intermediate practices:

• Clavicular pranayama
• Thoracic pranayama
• Diaphragmatic pranayama
• Yogic pranayama
• Pranava pranayama
• Nadisodhanam pranayama
• Bhastrika pranayama
• Kapalbhati pranayama
• Bhramari pranayama
• Ujjayi pranayama
• Sitli pranayama
• Sitkari pranayama
• Murcha pranayama
• Surya bhedi pranayama
• Chandra bhedi pranayama

Meditation

Once you stabilize your posture through asana, cleanse your energy through pranayama, and control your senses through Pratyahara you will be able to focus your mind. Meditation starts with concentration practices and with the 200-hour yoga teacher training course, you will learn great techniques to master the basics by which you can develop a high-level concentration and awareness.With this 20 days program, you will learn basic to intermediate levels of meditation preparations and techniques. Each day you will get a little more understanding of how to perform them and experience their benefits.

• Developing foundation
• Developing one-pointed focus, different types of concentration techniques, and visualization exercises
• Meditation techniques
• Chakra awareness and Kundalini meditation

Here is the list of what you will be learning:

• Introduction to meditation
• History of meditation
• Preparation to meditation
• What is meditation and what it is not
• Why- how- where- when meditation
• Philosophy of meditation
• Meditation traditions
• Meditation scriptures
• Aim and objectives of meditation
• Sitting positions
• How to sit correctly
• Preliminary practices before practicing meditation
• Role of diaphragmatic breathing in meditation
• Correct breathing in meditation
• How to relax in meditation
• Lifestyle- diet- sleep- sex- job- rules in meditation

Styles of meditation practices

Himalayan meditation practices:

• Basics foundation meditation practice
• Breath- mind- mantra awareness
• Tratak meditation

Nada meditation practices:

• Music meditation
• Om meditation
• Mantra power meditation

Active meditation practices:

• Dynamic moving meditation (osho)
• Buddha walking meditation
• Karma yoga meditation
• Gaurishankar meditation

Tantra and Kundalini meditation practices:

• 7 chakra awareness meditation
• Ajna chakra awakening meditation
• Kundalini active meditation

Vipassana and passive meditation practices:

• Breath awareness (anapana)
• Mindfulness and sensation
• Total awareness practice

Others:

• Mantra and kirtan meditation practices
• How to do japa (recitation)
• Kirtan even and creating a spiritual vibe
• Silence practice
• One day silence meditation

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra (sleep awareness / psychic sleep) is a journey from a conscious to a superconscious state of awareness. All animals, birds, insects, and humans sleep in the same way, and the experience of sleep also is the same. This state brings oneness and there is a great secret behind all of it. Yogi Vishnu is one of the most famous Yoga Nidra teachers. His proven techniques have been practiced for a long time by the sages. He will be the mentor and teacher, showing you how it can transform your life in a very short period of time. Yoga Nidra practices will take place every Friday.

• Basic relaxation practices
• Visualisation yoga Nidra
• Chakra awareness yoga Nidra
• Inner flame yoga Nidra

You will learn the basics of yoga Nidra:

• Meaning and purpose of yoga Nidra
• Different schools and traditions of yoga Nidra
• Tantric origin of yoga Nidra
• Lifestyle and rules for yoga Nidra practitioners
• Benefits and risks of yoga Nidra
• Difference between yoga Nidra and meditation
• Yoga Nidra experience
• Yoga Nidra and healing
• 4 states of consciousness
• 3 body awareness
• Tension relaxation

Yoga cleansing

The body produces toxins at all times and you need to cleanse your bodies accordingly. Proper ablution, urination, cleaning nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue, and other organs are very important for good health. These are physical, mental, emotional, al, and spiritual cleansing. In the beginning, yoga practitioners should follow six practices (Sat-Karma) by which they can unblock the channels for higher experiences. With your 200-hour yoga teacher training course, you will learn these cleansing practices. You will also learn the basic theory of the following:

• What is satkarma
• Benefits and risks
• Who should and should not practice it
• Experiences
• Preparation to satkarma
• Practices after completing it
• Nadi cleansing

Practices that you will learn:

• Jiwa dhauti
• Data-dhauti
• Karna-dhauti
• Rubber-net
• Jalaneti
• Kapalbhati
• Agnisara

Yoga philosophy

Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding one can change one's own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of Yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by the teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in Yoga Sutra. There are hundreds of Yogic texts and they will introduce you few important ones such as; Yoga Sutra, Bhagawat Geeta, and Upanishad. During these 20 days Yoga Philosophy will take you a great journey of wisdom.Entering to the world of wisdom:

• Introduction to indian culture and spirituality and himalayan tradition
• Introduction to the ancient scriptures of yoga and spirituality
• Meaning and purpose of indian philosophy
• Introduction to 9 major indian philosophy
• Why is yoga philosophy the most important among all?
• History of yoga
• Types of yoga

Patanjali welcomes you – external limbs:

• Patanjali and his work
• Introduction to yoga sutra text
• Eight limbs of yoga
• Yamas and niyamas
• Philosophy of asana and pranayama
• Science of karma

Inward journey of philosophy – internal limbs:

• Philosophy of concentration, meditation and samadhi
• Overview of first chapter
• Overview of second chapter
• Overview of the third and fourth chapter of Patanjali
• Mind and its control
• Introduction to bhagavat geeta and upanishad

Exploring the wisdom of yoga:

• Chakras
• Nadi
• Kundalini
• Three fold pain
• Three bodies (sharira)
• Panchakosha
• Tri-guna
• Mahabhuta (theory of elements)

Anatomy and physiology

Yoga anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes, you will learn two types of anatomy, physical and spiritual.Physical anatomy:

• Introduction to body and its structure
• Body planes
• Anatomical movements
• Bones of the skull
• Cervical vertebrae
• Shoulder girdle / arm bones / pelvic region
• Deformities of the spine
• Lower extremity
• Tendons and ligaments
• Muscular system
• Nervous system
• Respiratory system

Spiritual anatomy:

• Nadi (energy channel)
• Chakras (energy centres)
• Kundalini (prime energy and souce of all creativity)
• Panchakosha (5 layers)
• Pancha mahabhuta (5 elements and body structure)
• Tri-guna (three attributes)

Yoga therapy

Yoga is a holistic science which nurtures the body, mind and soul. It has a natural healing energy by which one can remain healthy and if there is any illness, it helps the body heal naturally. You will be learning the basics of yoga therapy in the classes. The teachers will give instructions of therapeutic value of respective practices during the asana, pranayama, meditation and anatomy classes. There will be no specific class for it.

• What is yoga therapy
• Rules and regulations of yoga therapy
• Healing through asana, pranayama and meditation
• Therapy for common diseases

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. It believes that the body is made of five elements which create three Doshas; Kapha, Vata and Pitta. When you keep them balanced, you are healthy and when imbalanced, you are ill. Ayurveda talks about a proper health management that all yoga teachers need to know to help people. They provide one Ayurveda workshop from the doctor. Here is what you will learn in the Ayurveda classes:

• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Unique features of Ayurvedic treatment
• Ayurveda and its diversified areas
• Ashtanga Ayurveda
• Fundamentals of Ayurveda
• Panchamahabhuta
• Kapha (the theme of structure and lubrication)
• Vata (the energy of movements)
• Pitta (the energy of bio-trasformation and heat generation)
• Prakriti- know your constitution

Mudra

Mudra is a Divine gesture practiced with human hands. There are hundreds of them and they can bring miraculous changes in the body and mind with its extraordinary powers. You will learn about these powerful and secret mudras and their understanding.

• The secrets of mudra
• The position of elements in the hands
• The need for mudra
• The importance and advantages of mudras
• Special guidelines about mudra
• Gyan mudra (gesture of wisdom)
• Purn gyan mudra (gesture of complete wisdom)
• Vairagya mudra (gesture of dispassion)
• Abhaya mudra (gesture of blessing, fearlessness)
• Dyan mudra (meditation mudra)
• Vayu mudra (gesture of air)
• Pran mudra (gesture of prana)

Bandha (energy lock)

The whole universe is made of energy. At all times the energy is converted into matter so that you see the whole universe as what it is. Your physical body is also made of energy and it constantly works with it. With mudra channelise the energy and with bandha you control the energy and prevent it from draining. It helps you manage and maintain the energy. It also is helpful for Kundalini awakening.There are only three Bandhas according to yoga but they will teach you many preparation techniques that will help you perform the bandhas correctly.Here is what you will learn:

• Meaning and importance of energy lock
• Why the energy lock and how your energy gets drained
• Energy knots and how to open them
• Understanding the three chakras; muladhara-manipura-visuddhi
• Experience of energy lock
• Benefits and risks of bandha practices

Practices (beginners and intermediate level):

• Agnisar (preparation to uddiyana)
• Vahir kumbhaka (external retention)
• Antar kumbhaka (internal rentention)
• Ashwini mudra
• Vajroli mudra
• Mulabandha
• Uddiyana bandha
• Jalandhara bandha

Teaching methodology

Learning or practicing yoga is not enough to teach. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people's lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you with:

• Not to forget the sequence
• Avoid injuries
• Manage happiness during and after the practice
• Work with all sides of yoga and all levels
• Give a meditative experience
• Manage and balance the energy flow

Here is what you will learn:

• Proper demonstration of a yoga practice
• The proper way to instruct and guide a lesson
• Proper alignment of yoga postures
• Proper adjustment with / without props
• Yogic personality establishment

Alignment

• Sense of alignment
• Role of alignment in daily practice
• How to balance prana and chakras
• How alignment works in 5 koshas
• Importance of alignment
• Different aspect of alignment
• To decrease the risk of injuries
• Increase the movement of joints
• Alignment based on body regions
• Upper limb alignment
• Lower limb alignment
• Torso – thorax – abdomen – pelvis alignment
• Head and neck – alignment
• Spinal alignment
• Basic alignment postures
• How to bring the body in comfortable
• How to find balance between body and mind

Adjustment

• What is the sense of yoga adjustment
• What is the level of yoga adjustment
• Why adjustment is needed in yoga asana
• Role of adjustments in yoga asana class
• Right technique of perfect adjustment
• How to apply a bandha and when
• Exploring the dynamics of each asana
• How to adjust self adjust in a posture
• How to adjust others during the class
• Pre required methods of adjustment
• Uses of different tools and props to achieve a peak of the posture
• Body weight management during a posture
• Safety rules and preparations

Evaluation and certification

At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and according to that, you will get the certification. Your evaluation will be based on the following:

• Performance during the course
• Attendance
• Practical asana demonstration test
• Written test (objective and subjective type)
• Behavior

Second part of the syllabus

Alignment and adjustment

Standing postures:

• Samasthiti
• Sun salutation (a and b)
• Padangushtasana
• Pada hastasana
• Utthita trikonasana
• Parivritta trikonasana
• Utthita parshvakonasana
• Parivritta parshvakonasana
• Prasarita padottanasana (a, b, c and d)
• Parshvottanasana

Intermediate postures:

• Pashasana
• Krounchasana
• Shalabhasana a, b
• Bhekasana
• Dhanurasana
• Parsvadhanurasana
• Ustrasana
• Laghu vajrasana
• Kapotasana
• Supta vajrasana
• Bakasana
• Bharadvajasana
• Ardha matsyendraasana
• Ekapada sirsasana a, b, c
• Dwipada sirsasana b
• Yoga Nidrasana
• Tittibhasana a, b, c
• Pincha mayurasana
• Karandavasana
• Mayurasana
• Nakrasana
• Vatayanasana
• Parighasana
• Gomukhasana a, b, c
• Supta urdhvapada vajrasana a, b
• Mukta hasta sirsasana a, b, c
• Baddha hasta sirsasana a, b, c, d
• Urdhva dhanurasana
• Drop back to urdhva dhanurasana
• Paschimattanasana

Finishing postures:

• Salamba sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdhva padmasana
• Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Uttana padasana
• Shirshasana
• Baddha padmasana
• Yoga mudra
• Padmasana
• Uth pluthi (tolasana)
• Shavasana

Ayurveda

Yoga and Ayurveda complement each other as a science, and the potential benefits of adding Ayurveda into Yoga should not be ignored. Ayurveda is about proper health management and a science of self-healing that all Yoga teachers need to understand in order to upskill the students. They provide one Ayurveda workshop from the in-house doctor. Here is what you will learn in the Ayurveda class.Basic principles and introduction of Ayurveda:

• Fundamentals of Ayurveda
• Tridosha concept ( vata, pitta and kapha)
• Prakriti- know your constitution
• Pancha mahabhuta concept
• Prakruti (body constitution)
• Vikurti
• Sapta dhatu (body elements)
• Mala (waste products)
• Srotas (body channels)
• Agni (digestive fire)
• Koshta (alimentary tract)
• Ama (metabolic toxins)

Bandha (energy lock)

There are three types of Bandhas and is thought diversely according to the level of the student. In 300 hours you have learnt the basics and here in 300 TTC in Rishikesh you will acquire the knowledge to elevate the practice and the technique to stimulate your concealed energy.Here is what you will learn:

• Energy lock and Kundalini awakening
• How bandha practice assists in terminating the tension on the prana shakti
• Unblock your system allowing graceful flow of energy through bandha
• Unlocking the 3 knots, brahma, vishnu and shiva
• Outcome of the practice
• Precautions
• Health and spiritual benefits

Practices (beginners and intermediate level):

• Advance level agnisar kriya
• Advancing the power of internal retention
• Advancing the power of external retention
• Ashwini mudra to prepare for mulabandha
• Vajroli mudra to practice malabandha
• Mulabandha – anal lock
• Uddiyana bandha – abdominal lock
• Jalandhara bandha – throat lock
• Maha bandha – great lock

Classical dance

They introduce classical dance to the students because it is absolutely a Yoga practice. Here they teach you the Ganesha Vandana Classical Dance whereby you do bhangi, which means you dance in such a way that you represent Ganesha in some of your gestures. You will feel yourself Divine and one’s mood changes completely by simply watching. This is the first time that they have included dance in the yoga curriculum and students are stimulated by the moves and they are sure that will be taken aback by it.Because of the mind and body concept of Yoga, classical dance provides the harmony for this concept and further introduces another excitement concept. Subject matter is as follows:

• Proper concentration
• Mudra
• Conscious movement
• Awareness of emotions
• Eye movements
• Mantra
• Music

Sadhana

Students are captivated by the sheer beauty, majestic scenery and amazing views of this heavenly Bali. At the foothills, meanders the majestic river with all her aesthetic, harboring the sacred moments with the Gods within her merciful flow. Every Thursday morning the Yoga sadhanas.The lessons:

• Asana
• Pranayama
• Meditation
• Puja

Hatha yoga

The primary objectives of Hatha Yoga are:

• Install a high level of health and promote longevity
• Strengthen and quiet the mind
• Awaken the Kundalini

Initially, the basics will be thought of so that the body can adjust for the advanced level. Once you gain confidence to hold the posture for longer periods, then progress with fluidity which appears almost like a dancing motion. Many of the classical postures are only the same in name but are of different levels of practice. The teachers are close at hand to assist in the performance of the proper alignment.Listed below are the asana series that will be practiced:

• Joints and glands exercises foundation practices
• Joints and glands exercises advance practices
• Centering postures series
• Sun salutation
• Chakra awareness and flow yoga
• Moon salutation
• Standing intermediate and advance postures series
• Kneeling postures series
• Sitting postures series
• Forward bending postures series
• Backward bending postures series
• Supine postures series
• Prone postures series
• Fire series
• Inversions series
• Twisting postures series
• Balancing postures series
• Relaxing posture series
• Meditative asana series

Philosophy of Hatha yoga

Philosophy of Hatha Yoga will really change your concept of Yoga. It is much more than the physical exercise and movement. This subject matter covers the following in depth:

• Philosophy of sun salutation
• Philosophy behind each yoga asana
• Hatha yoga and Kundalini awakening
• Asana and yoga sadhana
• Benefit of asana practices
• Rules and regulations
• Advancing your yoga poses

Ashtanga yoga

Standing postures:

• Samasthiti
• Sun salutation (a and b)
• Padangushtasana
• Pada hastasana
• Utthita trikonasana
• Parivritta trikonasana
• Utthita parshvakonasana
• Parivritta parshvakonasana
• Prasarita padottanasana (a, b, c and d)
• Parshvottanasana

Intermediate postures:

• Pashasana
• Krounchasana
• Shalabhasana a, b
• Bhekasana
• Dhanurasana
• Parsvadhanurasana
• Ustrasana
• Laghu vajrasana
• Kapotasana
• Supta vajrasana
• Bakasana
• Bharadvajasana
• Ardha matsyendraasana
• Ekapada sirsasana a, b, c
• Dwipada sirsasana b
• Yoga Nidrasana
• Tittibhasana a, b, c
• Pincha mayurasana
• Karandavasana
• Mayurasana
• Nakrasana
• Vatayanasana
• Parighasana
• Gomukhasana a, b, c
• Supta urdhvapada vajrasana a, b
• Mukta hasta sirsasana a, b, c
• Baddha hasta sirsasana a, b, c, d
• Urdhva dhanurasana
• Drop back to urdhva dhanurasana
• Paschimattanasana

Finishing postures:

• Salamba sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdhva padmasana
• Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Uttana padasana
• Shirshasana
• Baddha padmasana
• Yoga mudra
• Padmasana
• Uth pluthi (tolasana)
• Shavasana

Mantra and Mantra Diksha

Sanskrit syllable:

• 58 syllables and its power of vibration
• How mantra vibrates in chakras
• Each chakra has its own vibration

Healing mantras:

• Mantras for physical healing
• Mantras for mental healing
• Mantras for emotional healing
• Mantras for spiritual healing

Mantras for planetary disorders:

• Mantra for sun
• Mantra for moon
• Mantra for saturn
• Mantra for vrihaspti / guru
• Mantra for mangala

Mantra for healing the different diseases:

• Mantra for cancer
• Mantra for hbp
• Mantra for heart problem
• Mantra in pregnancy
• Mantra for stress relief
• Mantra for concentration

Mantra healing for all planets:

• Sun – “om hring hraung suryay namah
• Chandra (moon) – “om aing kling somay namah”
• Mangala mantra – “om hung shring bhaumay namah”
• Budha mantra – “om aing shring shring budhay namah”
• Brihaspati guru mantra – “om hring cling hung brihsptye namah”
• Shukra mantra – “om hring shring shukray namah”
• Shani mantra – “om aing hring shring shanaishchray namah”
• Rahu mantra – “om aing hring rahave namah”
• Ketu mantra – “om hring aing ketave namah”

Mantra diksha

There will be an initiation ceremony to the Yoga Tradition on the first day of the course. After taking a shower every students have to dress white and join the opening ceremony. The Pandit ji and Guru ji himself take you through the amazing experience. Gayatri initiation with the energy transmission called shaktipat will be given. From today one feel deeply connected to the yoga tradition.It is said that without that transmission one is not eligible to get the higher knowledge on Yoga. On this time what will be done?

• Worship to mother earth
• Worship to ganesha to remove obstacles
• Fire ceremony
• Arati
• Music
• Kirtan
• Gayatri diksha
• Guru mantra
• Distribution of books and teaching materials

Chakras

Muladhara:

• Sound: lam
• Location: between anus and genitals
• Petal: four petals
• Color: red

Swadhistana:

• Sound: vam
• Location: at root of the genitals
• Petal: six petals
• Color: orange

Manipura:

• Sound: ram
• Location: navel
• Petal: ten petals
• Color: yellow

Anahata:

• Sound: yam
• Location: right of the physical heart
• Petal: twelve petals
• Color: green / pink

Visuddha:

• Sound: ham
• Location: throat
• Petal: sixteen petals
• Color: blue

Ajna:

• Sound: om
• Location: between the eyebrows
• Petal: two petals
• Color: indigo

Sahasrara"

• Sound: silence
• Location: above the physical skull
• Petal: one thousand petals
• Color: violet, gold,white

Meditation (dhyana)

In this 300 hour yoga teacher training course journey your meditation becomes effortless, natural and it becomes a part of your daily lives. Your progress into deeper meditation frees you from your desires and ignorance which are the undoing of the human race. Students are thought the advanced techniques of meditation by which one can master your true Self.Meditation timetable:

• Strengthening foundation of meditation
• Intensifying the focus and mindfulness
• Advancing meditation techniques
• Awareness and Kundalini meditation

Content:

• What is mind and its role in meditation?
• Nature of mind and why it is restless?
• Meditation is pratiprasava- reverse journey
• Brain waves in meditation
• Importance of music in meditation
• Emotional purification meditation
• Meditation and past life healing
• How to attain samadhi in meditation

Styles of meditation practices:

• Himalayan meditation practices
• Advancing your foundation in meditation
• Awareness and mindfullness
• Anapana
• Jyoti tratak meditation
• Nada meditation practices
• Music meditation
• Pranava meditation
• Advance mantra meditation
• Active meditation practices
• Dynamic meditation
• Contemplative walking
• Meditation in daily life
• Tantra and Kundalini meditation practices
• Meditation for muladhar chakra
• Meditation for swadhisthana chakra
• Meditation for manipura chakra
• Meditation for anahata chakra
• Meditation for visuddhi chakra
• Meditation for ajna chakra
• Meditation for sahasrara chakra
• Guru chakra meditation
• Kundalini meditation
• Vipasana and passive meditation practices
• Breath awareness
• Mindfulness and sensation
• Total awareness practice

Others:

• Kirtan dhyan
• Mantra japa
• Silence practice

Mudra

Mudras are very important to uplift your energy easily. The advance students should learn some secrets to awaken Kundalini Shakti also. Here in this 300 hour yoga teacher training course you are going to learn some traditional mudra for energy awakening.

• Hast mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Linga mudra
• Bhairava mudra
• Bhairavi mudra
• Energy mudra
• Viparita karnai mudra
• Mahabandha mudra
• Mahabheda mudra
• Kundalini mudra
• Ashwini mudra
• Vajroli mudra
• Sahajoli mudra
• Shambhavi mudra

Pranayama

In this 300 yoga teacher training course pranayama is taught in a more sensitive and advanced level to experience the deeper powers of your prana. You will learn how pranayama can be used to heal body and mind. So that in the end of the course you will have acquired skills to educate others.Weekly stages of experience:

• Moving towards advancement of your pranayama practices
• Variations and experiment
• Breathing for awakening nadis and chakras
• Teaching practices and mastery on breathing

Discussion for study of pranayama:

• Pranayama- link of happiness
• Physiology of prana
• Elements in nature of prana
• Prana body types
• Astrology of breathing science
• Prana and it routes
• How prana flows in the body
• Relationship between prana and consciousness
• Number of breaths you take
• Resarch on prana – to obtain favorable outcome
• Health parameter with breath length
• Guideline and discipline of pranayama

Intermediate and advance practices of pranayama:

• Upper chest -clavicular pranayama
• Middle chest – thoracic pranayama
• Koshtiya – diaphragmatic pranayama
• Full body yogic pranayama
• Om chant pranava pranayama
• Nadisodhanam pranayama
• Bhastrika pranayama
• Kapalbhati pranayama
• Bhramari pranayama
• Ujjayi pranayama
• Sitli pranayama
• Sitkari pranayama
• Murcha pranayama
• Surya bhedi pranayama
• Chandra bhedi pranayama

Satsang and silence

There will be satsang and silence included in the training.

Anatomy and physiology

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers, as a Yogi has to know what his body is doing while practicing Yoga, as well as knowing the limitations of the body. Students are familiarized with the two types of Yoga namely; physical and spiritual.Physical anatomy:

• The supply of prana to the respiratory system
• Function of cells
• Digestive system
• Circulatory system
• Yoga and physical transformation
• Hormone secretion in yoga
• Effects of pranayama in respiratory system
• Effects of yoga practice and nauli in digestive system
• Muscular and skeletal system with advance postures
• Therapeutic applications of yoga postures and how to avoid injury in asana class
• Anatomy of pelvic griddle and spine

Spiritual anatomy:

• Advanced details regarding the energy channel
• Anatomy of muladhara chakra
• Anatomy of swadhisthana chakra
• Anatomy of manipura chakra
• Anatomy of anahata chakra
• Anatomy of visuddhi chakra
• Anatomy of ajna chakra
• Anatomy of sahasrara chakra
• Chakras
• Kundalini
• Panchakosha

Yoga kriya and cleansing

Practicing Satkarm a regularly prepares you to understand your inner being and purification. By removing the physical, mental and emotional vail you enter into your real Self. That is why Satkarma is very important to practice. In this advanced course students are thought advanced Satkarma that demands expert guidance and care.

• Understanding the 11 major systems
• Why purification of the body is necessary
• Is it satkarma or satkriya
• What does the scriptures of Hatha yoga pradipika say
• What does gheranda muni says
• Precautions

Practices that you will learn:

• Jiwa dhauti
• Data-dhauti
• Rubber-net
• Jalaneti
• Kapalbhati
• Agnisara

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a unique practice in that you are completely aware of your subtle body, although you are in an entirely different world, and your awareness demonstrates to you that you are not only a physical body. Advance techniques of Yoga Nidra gives you unbelievable experiences like; body ascending, body warming, chakra vibration and so on. But that is not the real reason, the real purpose of Yoga Nidra is to master your sleep and to reach the higher state of consciousness.Practices include:

• Antar mauna yoga Nidra (inner silence)
• 61 point blue star yoga Nidra
• Subtle body yoga Nidra
• Chakra awareness yoga Nidra

You will also study the basics of yoga Nidra:

• Sleep awareness
• Awareness of subtle body
• A journey from conscious to superconscious
• Yoga Nidra therapy
• Is yoga Nidra a healing practice?
• Why is sleep called yoga here?
• Transforming new habit patterns
• Transforming personality through yoga Nidra
• Learn language through yoga Nidra

Yoga philosophy

Yoga philosophy in this 300 Hour yoga teacher training course is much more innovative than the 300 hour where they had some preparatory grounding of Yoga in reality. This course takes you into a much more intense awareness of your soul and Samadhi. It will make you even more proficient to realize the Self. This subject matter also includes; Yoga Sutra, Adweta Vedanta and Tantra Philosophy that enables you to grasp how Yoga is explained in the diverse scriptures.Entering to the world of enlightenment (yoga samadhi):

• What is yoga and samadhi
• How can you be in present moment in order to achieve samadhi
• Yoga discipline
• Different states of mind
• How to control the mind
• Why samadhi
• What if you are not in samadhi
• Controlling right knowledge, wrong knowledge, imagination, sleep and memory
• The benefit of practice and non attachment
• How to mastery self-practice
• Two kinds of samadhi
• Know about yogi who born with yoga and bodiless yogi
• Different ways to achieve samadhi
• What is god and why his name is om
• Obstacles of yoga
• Experience of highest samadhi

Original practice of yoga (yoga sadhana):

• How to do tapasya (intense practice of yoga)
• How to do swadhyaya (self-analyasis, self-discovery)
• How to do self-surrender / surrender to divine
• Kriya yoga – why
• What is ignorance and emotional attachment
• How to lessen your pain
• How your past life influences your pain and pleasure
• What is pleasure and pain (sukha and dukha)
• How pain lives with you and how it generates and vanishes
• Clear perception, right action, stability, control of sense organ and experience of self is the source of liberation
• How to achieve total withdrawal and separation of mundane psychology
• Viveka kyati – insight discrimination
• Eight limbs of yoga

Miracles and gift of yoga (yoga vibhuti):

• What is concentration?
• What is meditation?
• What is samadhi?
• External and internal yoga
• How can a yogi know the past and future
• How can you understand the language of animals
• How can one know about the past life
• How a yogi make their body’s invisible
• How yogi’s receive the knowledge of the entire cosmos
• How cessation of hunger and thrust is achieved
• How to acquire complete stillness
• How can you see celestial beings
• How the flash of illumination happens
• How can one have knowledge of mind
• Siddhis are helpful or hindrance for sadhana
• How can one enter in another’s body
• How can a yogi walk on thorns and water
• How can you achieve the divine sense of hearing
• How can one make the body as light as cotton wool that can soar in sky
• Achieving glorification and indestructibleness of the bodily qualities

Yoga therapy

In this advanced 300 hour yoga teacher training course, students will absorb in detail yoga therapy. Diseases to be discussed are listed below and these diseases can be cured by the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation etc.

• Head and neck disease
• Headache
• Thyroid
• Heart and circulatory problems
• Disorder of respiratory system
• The common cold
• Asthma

Evaluation and certification

Yoga is not just an academic education but it is a life education. In order to qualify for this advanced 300 hour training program, the following criteria has to be achieved:

• The student has to be certified in the 300 hour training program with a certified yoga school
• As this is an advanced course, the student has to be present for all lectures
• All written assignments has to be submitted timeously
• Conduct a full yoga session to the class
• A pass mark to be achieved in the exam at the end of the course

Daily schedule

The program follows a tight schedule where almost each of the 6 to 7 training hours in the day are assigned to some aspect of yoga. You could find the training intensive but enlightening. Depending on the yoga school the mornings can begin as early as 5:30 a.m. with meditation followed by some yoga postures and maybe some classes or lectures in philosophy or anatomy. Chanting and pranayama are also part of the schedule. During training you are provided with two to three yoga meals, fruit refreshments and green tea. Daily written homework is also the norm as that is how you gain in-depth knowledge of the subject. Sleeping early is encouraged as that is part of yogic practice.

• 05:00 Wake Up
• 05:30 – 06:30 Silent meditation
• 06:30 – 08:00 Hatha yoga
• 08:00 – 08:15 Shatkarma / yoga cleansing
• 08:15 – 09:15 Pranayama / Bandha / Mudra
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 10:30 – 11:30 Self-study
• 11:30 Yoga philosophy
• 12:30 Yoga anatomy
• 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
• 15:30 – 16:30 Self-practice / practice teaching
• 16:30 – 18:00 Vinyasa yoga / Yin
• 18:00 Hatha / Ashtanga yoga asana
• 18:00 – 18:30 Shower
• 18:30 – 19:00 Dinner
• 19:00 – 19:30 Digestive and silent meditative walk
• 19:45 – 21:00 Satsang / evening cultural program / self study
• 22:00 Lights out

Please note that this daily schedule may subject to change.

Amenities on arrival

Students will receive welcome drinks upon arrival. Fruits will be at the reception desk and students can take freely. If students arrive during breakfast, lunch or dinner they are welcome to eat in the dining hall. For students coming from other hotels you are able to offer the car or scooter to pick you up and can help with anything you need, just let them know.

Free day

Sunday is free day and you have excursion tours arranged which are part of the full program. All are included in your course fees. On Sundays you will receive only breakfast and you can enjoy your lunch and dinner outside in the many beautiful cafes and restaurants.

Included excursions

Let’s go on weekend excursions to nearby places.

Retreat location

Bali, located in the center of Indonesia, is one of the world’s top destinations for holistic living. Its stunning and peaceful scenery makes it the perfect place for a memorable and enjoyable yoga teacher training program. The holistic culture is evident in the villages, public rituals, and temples found throughout the island. By enrolling in yoga teacher training in Bali, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of teachings and connect with fellow yogis from across the globe. This experience can have numerous benefits, including improving your physical and mental well-being, acquiring new skills, enhancing your meditation practice, and deepening your connection with the environment. Bali’s beauty and way of life have attracted travelers and artists from around the world, with some even choosing to make it their permanent home.

Food

At Bali Yoga Retreats, we offer you the greatest possible experience. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised as we prepare nourishing, thoughtful, local, clean, and fresh vegetarian or vegan meals with love for you on your study days. Suly, our skilled chef, serves a variety of delectable vegan dishes with Indonesian influences in a calm setting that overlooks lush nature.

And guess what? We’ve got your meals covered! The following meals are included in your retreat package: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. So sit back, relax, and let us take care of your taste buds.

What's included

You’ll get 43 nights of accommodation, with daily nutritious vegetarian meals. We’ll have outdoor yoga classes, along with weekend excursions. We’ll provide all the yoga materials you’ll need, as well as a Kirtan session and a sacred fire ceremony. You’ll also get to experience the Balini culture. We’ll provide towels and bed sheets for your stay. Plus, after you book, you’ll have access to online pre-recorded preparatory course videos.

What's not included

1. You need to pay for medical expenses.
2. The rooms are private and have AC.
3. Make sure you have insurance coverage.
4. You should schedule an Ayurveda consultation.
5. Don’t forget to arrange for your visa.
6. Panchkarma treatments are available.
7. Remember to bring your own toiletries.

Features

• Air-conditioned rooms
• Spa
• Swimming pool (outdoor)
• Yoga deck

Pricing

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Reviews (78)

• 
  Martina Grünert

  October 28, 2023 at 12:00 am

  The food could have been a bit more varied, but it tasted really good. Our teachers were highly qualified and were able to impart their knowledge very well. Everyone was very respectful and did their best to support us.

  We went on an included trip to a temple and did a water purification, which Yansha organized wonderfully. It was a great experience for me.

  If there was any problem, it was immediately resolved. All in all, I am very satisfied with the YTT and would book again anytime.

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  Noémie Vanden Haezevelde

  April 6, 2023 at 12:00 am

  The training didn’t take place where they said it would, and the accommodation was not as comfortable as expected. The schedule was different from what was shown on the website, and there was no practice at the beginning until we asked for it, and they added an extra hour of yang-yin practice in the morning. The dates of the training were also different than what was announced – we finished two days early, so it ended up being an 8-day training instead of the planned duration. The excursions were not organized either.

  As for the course content, I was a bit disappointed with the lack of coherence between classes. It seemed like there wasn’t much coordination between the different teachers. The whole training didn’t have a clear thread connecting everything together. It’s also important to note that this is an Indian teaching style, rooted in a different style of yoga. If you’re looking for a more Western approach to Yin Yoga, focusing on emotions and creating a caring environment for your students, you might be disappointed. Here, the emphasis is on Hatha philosophy and alignment in the 26 yin yoga asanas. The meridians class provided a good overview of the system, but it was a bit dry and didn’t explore the emotional or storytelling aspects of the meridians. Basically, it’s a very “by the book” teaching style, with limited room for inspiration and innovation for your future classes. I just finished the 10-day, 50-hour Yin Yoga TTC at Samadhi Yoga, and I’m grateful for the experience despite having to let go of some of my expectations during the first few days.

  On the positive side, the food was really good, the rooms were clean, and the school we stayed at (Vinyasa Academy) was only a 10-minute walk from the center of Tapovan.

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  Harooma Nahyoway

  January 31, 2023 at 12:00 am

  The area is beautiful, but it’s not safe for females, especially if they wander alone in quiet areas. The teachers knew their subjects well, and I learned much more than I anticipated.

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  Jessica Plummer

  December 30, 2022 at 12:00 am

  You should know that Samadhi Yoga Ashram goes by several names. It may surprise you to find out that Samadhi Yoga Ashram, World Peace Yoga School, and Kundalini Yoga Ashram are all connected and under the same roof. So, if you’re interested in a kundalini specific program, this is the place to be. No matter which school you choose, you’ll be studying in the same building with students from different schools. Just wanted to make that clear so there’s no confusion. Trust me, whichever path you take to get here, it’s definitely worth it!

  Now, let’s talk logistics. I highly recommend bringing cash to pay for the remaining tuition balance when you arrive. ATM options are quite limited here. Most of the time, you can only withdraw up to $100 US per day, and the ATMs often run out of cash. Alternatively, you can withdraw money from a nearby jewelry store, which is safe but charges extra fees ranging from 5% to 12%. If you prefer to pay with your card at the ashram, be prepared to pay an additional 18% on top of your tuition balance. Trust me, I learned this the hard way, so save yourself the trouble and bring your cash with you.

  Now let me tell you about the incredible team and teachers at Samadhi Yoga Ashram. They are absolutely amazing! The teachers are top-notch, incredibly intelligent, and you’ll feel like you’re learning from industry experts. I genuinely felt like I was in college-level classes. Trust me when I say that you won’t find this level of teaching in any other yoga teacher training or online course. These teachers are highly experienced and some even have doctorate degrees. Everyone who took the classes was impressed and felt they got so much value for what they paid. We never wanted to leave, that’s how much we enjoyed it here!

  Living in the Ashram is an experience in itself. It’s like being part of a hippie commune on a college campus. We ate, slept, and took classes together, creating a strong bond with our classmates. Even though there were some difficulties like intermittent hot water, frequent power outages, and the cold weather, I wouldn’t trade anything for the experience I had. Every hardship was worth it in the end.

  This experience truly transformed me. I spent two months here, completing the 200 and 300 hour Kundalini courses at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, and I can’t recommend it enough for your yoga teacher training.

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  Mikael Cristea

  November 3, 2022 at 12:00 am

  I wasn’t used to Indian standards, so I thought the rooms were a little off and not very clean. But overall, it’s alright. I guess I have to accept it as part of the practice. After a day or two, I got used to the situation and focused on the teachings.

  It would have been great if the management and organization were a bit better. But I absolutely loved the teachings! The teachers are incredibly skilled and the lessons are really great.

  I love how the different classes and subjects are interwoven to give a complete understanding of yoga and the practice. These teachers are the best, no joke.

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  Emily Hellgren

  November 3, 2022 at 12:00 am

  The management and planning need improvement, along with the cleanliness of facilities and cleaning equipment. The food should be made more sattvic to enhance the spiritual journey. The teachers were incredible, passionately sharing their knowledge with pride. I learned a ton in a short period! It’s stuff that will positively change my life and have a lasting impact. I am incredibly grateful!

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  Paulette Mrl

  July 11, 2022 at 12:00 am

  On a eu quelques annulations des cours en live à la dernière minute, et on n’a pas pu tous les assurer. Il y a tellement de contenu elearning, avec plein de références à lire.

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  Kestutis Kucinskas

  April 8, 2022 at 12:00 am

  I was genuinely impressed by everything. I liked everything a lot: the food, classes, and the location. This course is perfect for those who want to delve deeper into yoga philosophy, asanas, meditation, and other practices. It’s also a great opportunity to meet amazing people and make new friends. I absolutely loved my experience here and highly recommend it!

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  Merike Raudmae

  March 2, 2022 at 12:00 am

  There should have been a little more time for self-study. The teachers in this program were excellent; they were very professional and kind-hearted. It exceeded my expectations greatly. I highly recommend this program.

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  Valdir Camargo

  January 30, 2022 at 12:00 am

  All of the yogis were highly qualified, so I could easily deep dive without having to rack my brain. The teaching methods that all the instructors applied were of high quality and had a great impact.

  The meals offered were varied and balanced. It was just a bit too spicy.

  The staff was very helpful and assisted with everything, even accompanying me to get a PCR test and pick up the results.

  They even organized a small party for my birthday.

  I am really satisfied with my experience.

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  Jenny Carpenter

  May 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

  I completed the 25 day online training in April. The welcome session really inspired me and helped me connect to the ethos and atmosphere of the school. Guru Ji is an amazing teacher and he is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic in all his sessions. He is also incredibly loving, kind, and compassionate. He helped me make sense of the world we live in and gave practical examples of how to live a yogic lifestyle, which can be challenging as a Westerner. Devesh Ji was an inspiring teacher who taught us every day and I made huge progress in my Hatha practice under his guidance. The online platform has a wealth of resources covering all elements of yoga and more. I’m grateful that I have access to it for the next 6 months because there’s still so much for me to learn. The additional free webinars, like the full moon meditations, were a nice bonus. I took three weeks off work to fully immerse myself in this training and it has been absolutely amazing. It has changed my perspective and I now know that yoga is the path for me. The course is well-organized and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for your hard work and kind attention.

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  Carey Usher

  May 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

  I took the online course, and let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations! I gained a wealth of knowledge on Anatomy, Therapy, and the Philosophy of Kundalini and yoga. I can’t recommend this course and ashram enough.

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  Margarita De La Concha

  April 26, 2021 at 12:00 am

  I didn’t want the course to finish after 26 days. Learning directly from the masters in India, where yoga originated, was a truly amazing experience. They shared their knowledge from the Himalayan tradition, which made it even more special. Yoga has the power to transform your life, and that’s exactly what I felt throughout the course.

  The teaching at Samadhi Yoga Ashram was top-notch. They covered a wide range of branches like hatha yoga, asanas, alignment, kundalini tantra, mantras, mudras, pranayamas, philosophy, bandhas, dancing, and yoga therapy. It was a comprehensive program that left no stone unturned. On top of that, we even got free extra workshops like “Moon Meditation” and “Kundalini Tantra Sadhana.” The amount of knowledge and guidance we received was priceless.

  We had access to 40 live conferences and over 200 high-quality teaching videos. It was like having a library of wisdom at our fingertips. The manuals and books provided were carefully chosen and helped us dive deeper into our studies. It was evident that a lot of thought and consideration went into creating the curriculum.

  But what made the experience truly special was the friendly atmosphere at the ashram. I always felt welcome and supported by both the staff and my fellow students. It created a sense of community and made the learning journey more enjoyable. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have taken my teacher training program here.

  As the end of the course approached, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness. I had discovered more than just a course; I had found a habit, a path to spiritual transformation. I didn’t want it to end because I knew that this was just the beginning of my journey.

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  Melissa Wetherington

  December 15, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I absolutely loved my self-paced teacher training experience! The gurujis, who are the yoga teachers, are truly amazing. They possess an incredible amount of knowledge, wisdom, and experience. Learning from them and hearing their teachings was an absolute delight. I highly recommend this yoga school, and working with Yogi Vishnu was an absolute pleasure!

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  Alvina Hannan

  December 5, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I was disappointed that I couldn’t be there for the live sessions because of the time difference. However, the Traditional Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with Samadhi Ashram has truly changed my life. Guru Vishnu and all the teachers guided me on a journey of self-discovery. They taught me traditional methods and philosophy which have opened up my senses, both physically and spiritually, to a more beautiful world. Now, I feel a sense of peace and harmony as I move through it. I highly recommend this training to not just yoga teachers, but also to students like me who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. It’s truly an amazing awakening.

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  Natalie Bryden

  November 30, 2020 at 12:00 am

  The online training was fantastic! I absolutely loved the online platform and teaching format. I want to thank you for organizing and running the course. I’m already excited about coming back for my 300-hour training!

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  Cornelle Sterk

  November 28, 2020 at 12:00 am

  The life-lessons, the beautiful books, and the amazing training have been incredibly helpful in gaining a big respect for everyone.

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  Noelene Cortez

  November 25, 2020 at 12:00 am

  The content was good and you can reach all of them through Whatsapp.

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  Thimela Garcia

  November 25, 2020 at 12:00 am

  N/a The course, approach, and support throughout

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  Clare Jenkins

  November 25, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I wouldn’t recommend this course if your main priority is learning to choreograph classes and learn ‘flow routines’. They will teach you the asana positions, but you will have to make the most of what you have learned.

  I gained a lot from the course, but the online teaching element didn’t work for me. There were issues with the Bluetooth microphone in the live videos, so I mostly relied on the pre-recorded tutorials, which they are there for 🙂

  For my next online course, all I want is daily yoga classes without interruptions, so I can maintain a practice that aligns with the program’s teachings. I just finished the 200 Hour Yoga Kundalini Course and I have to say, the staff and teachings were amazing! The pre-recorded videos were excellent!

  I plan on continuing my studies with this Ashram, either online or in person when it’s possible again 🙂

  If you’re interested in diving deeper into the Philosophy of Yoga, Ayurvedic (the sister science to Yoga), Mantras, and Breathing techniques, this course is perfect for you.

  The Yoga Therapy/Anatomy class was the absolute highlight!

  This course offers so much more than what’s required. Great job, World Peach Yoga School!

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  Aaron Power

  November 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

  This course is amazing for those of you who work. I work full time in a pharma company, so catching a minute is tough for me. Luckily, I can complete the course at my convenience, which is awesome. The instructors know Kundalini yoga inside out – definitely worth every penny you pay.

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  Tara Skubella

  November 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I loved how authentic I found teacher Yogi Vishnu. He genuinely enjoys supporting each student, both as a group and individually. You can really feel his knowledge and warmth, like that of a guru, mentor, and friend.

  The structure of the course was professional yet flexible. I took part in the 200 virtual Kundalini/Tantra course, where you can learn at your own pace. The video sequences are divided into three groups: theory, practice, and philosophy. I found this arrangement easy to follow and appreciated having the lectures separated in this way. You can choose to buy the recommended books or use the supplied PDF versions. I personally bought the books but ended up using one of the PDFs. It’s a great option if you prefer ebooks or are on a tight budget.

  I really enjoyed Yogi Vishnu’s personalized stories and his authentic approach. He is also fun and engaging, always greeting us with a smile.

  The guidance on living a yogic life, including daily habits, managing a busy mind, and even navigating life from birth to death, was incredibly helpful for me. It helped me connect with being true to myself in all aspects of my life. Yoga is truly a way of life, accessible to anyone, anytime.

  I want to express my gratitude for this beautiful introduction to Kundalini and Tantric Yoga. I am eagerly looking forward to continuing my journey with the 300-hour course in 2021.

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  Caro Schroeder

  November 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

  Of course, connecting with everyone in this online environment and feeling part of the group is more difficult. However, the What’s App group and live events really enhanced the classes. The 200hr online kundalini YTT turned out to be a fantastic experience overall. At first, I had doubts about how everything would work out since all the classes were delivered online. But our instructors put in a great effort to ensure we could feel the positive energy, even from a distance. I opted for the self-paced program, which was super convenient alongside my regular studies. It’s great because I can review any videos whenever I want. Thank you so much for this yoga teacher training. I’m really looking forward to visiting someday! 🙂

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  Cynthia Winter

  November 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

  The teaching in the Indian tradition was of excellent quality. Everything was going very well.

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  Jennifer Roy

  November 13, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I struggled to keep up within the 25 days due to my own lack of time management, life responsibilities, and the need to watch recorded live classes due to the time difference. It’s definitely a demanding program with a lot of information to process, but it’s something you should be prepared for when taking the training. However, the teachers are incredible and will support you every step of the way, which is fantastic. The course is meticulously structured and packed with valuable knowledge and wisdom. It went beyond my expectations, and the teacher and student community is unparalleled.

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  Jiovahnie Bastida

  October 27, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I feel blessed to have found this program. The teachings are genuine, and the teachers are extremely knowledgeable. The live classes were so interactive, and the fellow students added to the communal feeling. It’s like being back in school, but with the freedom to work at your own pace. The best part is that the program focuses on making sure we truly understand what we’re learning, so the pacing is perfect. I’m excited to pass on what I’ve learned to my future students and maybe even visit Vishnu one day! I’m incredibly grateful that this program came into my life exactly when I needed it.

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  Chrisoula Aggelopoulou

  October 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I absolutely loved everything about my search for an online YTTC close to traditional authentic yoga. And guess what? I found the best one! It’s called Samadhi Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, also known as the heart of the Yoga Capital. Let me tell you, it provided me with a holistic learning experience and a spiritual ambiance that I felt deeply, even through the prerecorded videos.

  You won’t believe the enthusiasm, contagious energy, and love with which Yogi Vishnu Ji Panigrahi teaches. He really went beyond my expectations in inspiring and motivating everyone. And I have to mention how excellent all the other teachers and the support team were. They made sure everything went smoothly and were always there to help with any issue.

  I enrolled in the self-paced Kundalini Yoga program, which allowed me to move at my own pace without any pressure. It covered a wide range of topics, including Hatha, Asthanga Vinyasa, Pranayama, Nidra, Yoga Therapy and Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Kundalini Theory & Alignment classes, Bandas, Mudras, and even Dance class. I’m so grateful for the knowledge, experience, and support I received.

  I could go on and on about how amazing this program is, but words can never fully capture the experience. That’s why I highly recommend it to anyone who’s interested. Personally, I can’t wait to go back for further training.

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  Cosmina Bajan

  October 10, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I had an amazing experience with the 200-hour self-paced online Kundalini teacher training at Samadhi Yoga Ashram! I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in learning about tantric yogic practices passed down through generations by the great Himalayan Rishis.

  The program includes two live sessions every day – a Kundalini class and a Philosophy class. The remaining classes are pre-recorded, allowing you to learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule. The e-learning platform created by the school is beautiful and user-friendly, with videos, assignments, and a wealth of information about yoga.

  I learned a variety of aspects of yoga on the platform, including Hatha yoga, Alignment and Adjustment, Anatomy, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Mantra chanting, Mudras, and much more.

  Kundalini yoga is a deeply personal experience that requires balance in both your physical and subtle body before teaching it to others. The Kundalini classes in this program helped us find that balance and align our chakras, while also providing a clear understanding of the structure of a Kundalini class.

  I am thrilled that I chose this training program and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to learn Kundalini yoga for their own personal growth or to teach others.

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  Laura Kalandarova

  October 10, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I highly recommend this training to anyone on their spiritual journey. They gave me access to a ton of recorded and written materials about yoga practice, from practical hatha yoga and anatomy classes to guidance on yoga philosophy, meditation, and spiritual growth.
  The live Kundalini classes with Guru Jogi Vishnu were absolutely amazing – they were extremely effective and well-structured. This experience will truly bless your energy system!
  This course will inspire you to learn, practice, and grow even more, and it will show you how to transform yourself into a yoga teacher.

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  Charlotte Weißbach

  October 7, 2020 at 12:00 am

  Hey there, I’m Lotti! Let me tell you all about our YTT. We put a lot of focus on Hatha, Kundalini & Ashtanga. Plus, we’ve got awesome classes on Pranayama, Yoga Therapy and Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Kundalini Theory & Alignment classes – you’ll find about 10-20 videos on each topic. Best part? These videos are pre-recorded so you can watch them whenever and wherever you want!

  If you’re someone with a flexible schedule, we also offer live classes. Unfortunately, I can’t give you a review as I did the whole thing with the pre-recorded videos. But let me tell you, it was an incredible experience! I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who’s skeptical about online Yoga teacher training. It may not be exactly like a 3-week intensive training in an Indian Ashram, but it’s a fantastic way to deepen your knowledge, get certified as a teacher, explore yourself, align with your values and goals, and see if being a Yoga Teacher is something you might want to pursue.

  I’m so certain about the value of this training that I’m already planning to do another YTT next year – this time diving into Iyengar Yoga and getting certified to teach children as well. In fact, I’m starting my first lessons with a group of 8 people in December, and I couldn’t be more excited!

  One thing I want to make sure you know is that you need to have time for this! The YTT requires a lot of work – there’s theory to study and practical lessons where you actually do Yoga while learning what to be mindful of. So, to stay stress-free and in the flow, my recommendation is to fully focus on your Yoga journey.

  Namaste,

  Lotte

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  Chrissy Rentsch

  September 27, 2020 at 12:00 am

  The Internet causes sound problems, but this inner yoga journey has truly transformed my life. Yogi Vishnu is an incredible person, such an enlightening teacher, and the other teachers are equally amazing individuals. I absolutely recommend this class, and there’s no doubt that when I book another yoga course, I’ll definitely go back there. Namaste.

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  Debra Occhi

  September 27, 2020 at 12:00 am

  Hey there! I just wanted to give a big shout out to all the amazing instructors and support staff at Guru Ji for their incredible help in teaching us Kundalini yoga through this online course. They really went above and beyond to make sure we absorbed all the teachings, whether it was the physical motions, philosophy, anatomy, lifestyle, or even the importance of charity. It honestly felt like we were fully immersed in the practice, even though we were learning from a distance.

  Although I would love to visit their ashram in person, they’re doing an incredible job spreading world peace through their heartfelt teachings, especially given the current situation. They made sure that the course materials were available both live and on zoom, so anyone from around the world could join in. And with the zoom classes and group messaging, we were able to connect with fellow students from all over and learn from each other’s experiences.

  They were always super prompt and enthusiastic in answering all our questions in real-time as well as through messaging. They put in so much effort to not only impart knowledge about Kundalini yoga, but also to give us the confidence to continue practicing and sharing these teachings. I can’t recommend this ashram enough to anyone who wants to study Kundalini yoga with sincerity and an open heart.

  Since I didn’t actually experience the physical location, I can’t comment on the accommodations or food, but the rooms where the courses were filmed looked really nice and clean. We even got a glimpse of the beautiful surroundings, which looked absolutely amazing. I’m incredibly grateful that I took this course and I can’t wait to continue studying with them in the future.

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  Eunjung Kim

  September 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I couldn’t meet them in person, but I always feel connected to teachers and students! Last year, I completed my 200ttc in Rishikesh and this course taught me so much! Once covid-19 is over, I’ll definitely visit them and dive deeper into Kundalini!

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  Anne Randva

  September 16, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I attended the course online and I’m really happy and satisfied that I got into it. The instructors are all excellent and they share their knowledge clearly and wholeheartedly. The course content is deep and you’ll definitely learn a lot about yoga. All the teachers in this course are supportive and genuinely interested in your progress and the effectiveness of your learning. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn real yoga from real professionals and yogis. I want to thank the universe and all the instructors for this course and I’m definitely signing up for other courses at this school. Namaste!

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  Ilona Roznicka

  September 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

  Sometimes, it is difficult to understand a teacher because the internet connection quality suffers due to bad weather. But, there isn’t much we can actually do about it. That’s just the power of mother nature, I guess. However, I am still happy that I can connect with Rishikesh right from the comfort of my home. It’s truly a blessing.

  I actually completed a 200-hour online YTTC and it was amazing! All the teachers are incredibly talented and knowledgeable. The videos are made in a very professional manner. On top of that, they provide an online platform with numerous hours of pre-recorded videos, PDF books, and more. Honestly, one month is not even enough time to go through everything. This course is like a lifetime commitment!

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  Marina Koike

  September 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

  This school teaches real yoga with high quality programs and great teachers. They have a well-structured way of teaching, ensuring every single class is well designed and programmed. It’s just amazing and I feel so lucky to have found this school!

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  Sharmini Kristina

  July 14, 2020 at 12:00 am

  The fact is that internet classes can sometimes be challenging during bad weather, but rest assured that any missed classes will be made up. It’s truly remarkable how they are able to effectively conduct classes on zoom despite the circumstances. The staff works tirelessly to minimize disruptions and address any issues promptly.

  Since I couldn’t travel to India for my course, I decided to take it online during the COVID-19 period. I highly recommend any of their courses to anyone seeking to find a yoga course online, and here are three simple reasons why:

  Firstly, the teachers here are sincere, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable. They are kind yet firm, ensuring that you learn yoga the right way.

  Secondly, the teachings are grounded in traditional texts and wisdom passed down through lineages. The way they deliver the learning is both enlightening and transformative. Plus, you’ll receive valuable resources like PDFs and video recordings of classes.

  Lastly, what sets this school apart is its founder’s vision of creating a school for the Himalayan girls of India. It’s not just another yoga school focused solely on making a profit. By choosing this school, you’ll be supporting a noble cause.

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  Athena Tong

  July 13, 2020 at 12:00 am

  Finding something to not like would be difficult. If I really have to pick something, it would be the speed of uploading videos in the first week. However, I understand that it was due to bad Internet connections under the heavy rain, and the uploading progress quickly caught up after. I really enjoyed being included in the traditional festivities and experiencing what it was like to be at a traditional Indian yoga ashram. The classes were fantastic, the teachers were experienced, and we delved deep into the philosophy and origins of yoga, as well as its meaning. This course not only helps you become a teacher but also teaches you how to live like a yogi or yogini, setting an example, connecting with your students, understanding and loving them, and teaching them everything you know.

  We had the opportunity to connect with our own emotions, energy, force, and the flow of knowledge, embracing both our masculine and feminine sides. It was also incredible to hear the stories and histories that shaped yoga as we know it.

  The flexible arrangements and helpful staff greatly facilitated my participation in this course, especially since I have a full-time job and live in a different time zone. Nevertheless, I still felt included and learned a lot. Contacting the teachers and asking for clarification after class was easy, and my classmates have been kind and genuine, sharing their journey on our Whatsapp group.

  I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

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  Charlotte Chirico

  June 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I loved all the teachers because they’re incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. I had an amazing time from the beginning to the end. The teachers are true Yogis and Gurus who have a deep understanding of Yoga and know how to pass it on to their students. The techniques I learned go beyond the 200 hour teacher training, and I will incorporate them into my daily life. Throughout the course and even afterwards, you’ll feel like part of a family. The teaching is personal and absolutely life-changing. Don’t hesitate, go for it!

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  Kirsty Leigh Wallace

  June 2, 2020 at 12:00 am

  Everything was excellent and surpassed all expectations. From start to finish, it was absolutely amazing. I was initially worried about doing an online training, but there was nothing to worry about at all. In fact, it far exceeded my expectations. The organization was top-notch, with zoom lectures held all day and recordings available in case I missed any. The teachers were incredibly supportive, even offering help via whatsapp after classes finished. Yogi Vishnu made us feel like part of the family and taught us invaluable life lessons. Their teaching came from the heart and their own experiences, not just from a book. I came into this training expecting to learn how to teach yoga, and I certainly did. However, I also learned so much about myself along the way and left this course as a much better person. The care and dedication from each of these amazing teachers led to a complete transformation in such a short time. I was truly sad when the training ended, so much so that I’ve already signed up for my next training with Yogi Vishnu on the upcoming Tantra training. I highly recommend this course and this school, and I will definitely be returning for online trainings as often as they are available.

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  Ivette Brown

  February 1, 2020 at 12:00 am

  I didn’t like a few things, but it wasn’t the Samadhi Yoga Ashram’s fault. The cold weather made me wear layers in the morning, but as the day went on, I could take them off and feel more comfortable. The ashram couldn’t control the weather, but they did give us heaters in the classrooms, which was really helpful. The teachers were all knowledgeable and really nice. I learned a lot from each of them. The classes were intense, but they were crucial for learning the fundamentals of teaching and practicing holistic yoga.

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  Isabell Froese

  October 1, 2019 at 12:00 am

  I wanted to learn more about the spiritual aspects of yoga, so I decided to search for a yoga ashram in Rishikesh. After exploring several options, I found that the Samadhi Yoga Ashram was the perfect fit for me. This is actually my second time here and I am incredibly grateful for the profound self-discovery I have experienced. It feels like home, surrounded by the loving and caring souls who work here. Each teacher is unique and knowledgeable, making it easy to engage in deep conversations with them. The food is fresh and mostly traditional, like the delicious dhal-curry that you won’t even think twice about missing your usual western dishes. The rooms are clean and well-equipped with everything you need. Overall, I just want to extend my gratitude and I am eagerly looking forward to new experiences in Rishikesh with my Samadhi family. Sending lots of hugs, Isabell

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  Angelo Salow

  October 1, 2019 at 12:00 am

  The energy blew me away, the food was absolutely incredible, and the whole place just completely transformed everyone there!

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  Faith Chang

  August 2, 2019 at 12:00 am

  This trip has been absolutely incredible, and words simply can’t express how much I’ve enjoyed it. The scenery is breathtaking, the culture is vibrant, the people are friendly, and the teachers are amazing. I feel so grateful for this humbling experience. The knowledge I’ve gained, the experiences I’ve had, and the incredible people I’ve met have truly nourished my mind, body, and spirit. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Samadhi Yoga Ashram and Rishikesh for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Seriously, you need to see it for yourself – I promise it will change your life for the better. I’m already planning to come back.

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  Jake Duckworth

  August 1, 2019 at 12:00 am

  We had too many carbs at meal times, but that’s okay. Completing the 200 Holistic Yoga course with my wife was one of the best experiences of our lives! We absolutely loved every moment of it!

  The instructors were absolutely amazing! They were truly inspirational in their knowledge, dedication, and outlook. My personal asana practice improved considerably and I was introduced properly to pranayama, philosophy, and meditation.

  Vishnu, the founder of Samadhi yoga ashram, is such a lovely guy. He doesn’t have any heirs and graces or ego, he just genuinely loves what he does.

  The venue is in beautiful Rishikesh, which is known as the Yoga capital of the world! The place is always buzzing with yoga teachers and students, and it’s truly a magical place to come and train in Yoga!

  I read a couple of reviews where people were complaining that they didn’t get to practice teaching. But this is India, the home of Yoga. They teach you in a traditional way, and I’m thankful for that! Come with an open mind and you won’t be disappointed!

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  Daniela De La Casa

  June 25, 2019 at 12:00 am

  The building next door was halfway constructed. There was constant noise, and my room got filled with ants that bit my whole back (that same day they moved me to another room, but it hurt). They should have accommodated us in another center. I learned a lot. The teachers were really good. It was a bit more geared towards beginners at times. But if you want to learn, you can learn a lot. Happy with the content and the knowledge of my tutors.

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  Maria Olyushkina

  April 4, 2019 at 12:00 am

  I had an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience at Samadhi Yoga School. The teaching and the environment impressed me and I felt completely satisfied. I felt right at home in this friendly Ashram. The atmosphere was good and the people were wonderful with their constant smiling. And let’s not forget about the delicious food! The overall attention was really great. I gained valuable knowledge and had a fantastic experience at this place. I am so glad that I chose this school! I want to say thank you for all the memorable moments we shared together. Namaste!

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  Monika Riess

  April 2, 2019 at 12:00 am

  The ashram had an incredible energy and vibe. The teachers were so professional and patient, and they had a wealth of experience in traditional and Kundalini Yoga. Their classes were amazing. The vegetarian food was absolutely delicious, and the rooms were really comfortable. I highly recommend the Kundalini teacher training, especially for those who are looking for a deep spiritual connection on their path.

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  Mónica González

  March 5, 2019 at 12:00 am

  I went to India hoping to experience the true essence of yoga and its spirituality, but instead I found a village corrupted by the business of yoga. They were focused on making more money, teaching things on social media that didn’t match what they actually offered. They were running four courses at the same time, so the teachers had to rush from one school to another. The building shown in the photos was not where they ended up accommodating us due to lack of space, so we felt deceived. They placed us in a room that was very cold for pranayama class in the mornings and meditation class when the sun went down. The cold prevented us from enjoying the classes, and I even got sick with a fever. They didn’t do anything to help us, even though they saw that we were getting sick and freezing with blankets and layers of clothing. Specifically, in the holistic yoga classes, we felt like soldiers. They didn’t convey the true essence of yoga with their rushing, and yoga is not about pushing your body to its limits, or at least that’s what I’ve read… As for the food, it wasn’t terrible, but it was practically the same every day with the same spicy flavor. If you’re not tolerant to spicy food or if you are, but not used to it, your stomach will eventually suffer. They should consider this since they preach about having a good diet to be a good yogi… As for cleanliness, they should take more care of it. Most of the teachers are really good, and the reception and kitchen staff are super helpful and attentive to anything you need.

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  Gayle Fowlie

  March 3, 2019 at 12:00 am

  We spent our time meditating without any movement, followed by studying and having meals. We also dedicated some time for studying. There was no body movement before the meditation, which didn’t fulfill our expectations for a Kundalini type meditation. We only had one asana class, and we were hoping for more warmups and asanas. However, the food was absolutely amazing.

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  Madeleine Longenecker

  February 23, 2019 at 12:00 am

  The accommodation was different from what they advertised. The management and customers had poor communication. The accommodation staff didn’t clean. But let me tell you, the teachers were all amazing.

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  Pam Vroom

  February 1, 2019 at 12:00 am

  The building feels really cold and there’s no common space for us students to meet in between or after classes. The yogahall downstairs doesn’t have any windows, so we end up spending so much time there. But on a positive note, the teachers are absolutely amazing and super motivated to share their knowledge with us. Plus, the kitchen staff is pretty great too, serving up some really delicious food.

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  Roxana Ghinea

  December 31, 2018 at 12:00 am

  I stayed at Samadhi Yoga Ashram in December and it was the best decision to spend Christmas there. They treat you like family and you quickly feel comfortable and cozy in this place. If you’re planning to do a TTC there, make sure to do your homework and study the subject at least a little bit before arriving. The teachers are all well-prepared and have a wealth of knowledge to share. It’s a shame not to have a bunch of questions you want to clarify for yourself. The meditation teacher, Yogi Bhavesh Ji, is absolutely amazing. He shared so much information with us in a gentle and loving way. The entire staff is great and they go above and beyond to please you and solve any problems you might have during your stay. The food is also good. Don’t expect a 5-star European hotel accommodation, but you won’t even feel the need for it. Your soul will be filled with light and that will be enough. Guru Vishnu Ji did an incredible job putting everything together. I’m incredibly grateful and thankful for this life-changing experience. Can’t wait to go back!

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  Tessa Noordally

  November 9, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The teachers and staff were extremely helpful. The classes were enjoyable. The environment was serene and pleasant. It was a secured place.

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  Sadaya Zimmerle

  October 31, 2018 at 12:00 am

  I wish someone had told me to set up the What’s App app beforehand. I didn’t get an Indian cell service because I thought I could use internet phone, but turns out, What’s App requires a sim card for verification. So, when I got there, I couldn’t create an account without a working cell phone number. The class group used What’s App to share pictures and the staff used it for updates. I learned so much from the 6 different instructors, who were all amazing. They had a deep knowledge and passion for their subjects, and they gave us everything they had. The content was mostly new to me and it blew my mind regularly. The learning experience was intense and efficient, and I truly enjoyed almost every minute of it. The people I encountered were kind and helpful wherever I went. Plus, the surroundings were breathtaking, located between the Ganges and the Himalayas.

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  Mei Ling Huang

  October 31, 2018 at 12:00 am

  My room gets too dark and cold at night and the electricity keeps interrupting.
  Sitting on the floors all day in the classroom is exhausting.
  According to their website, food is supposed to be provided every day but we weren’t fed on Sundays ?
  The food is good, but they repeat the same dishes too often.
  The teachers are all amazing, knowledgeable, and easy to approach.
  I’ve learned so much in just 18 days.
  Everything here is just awesome.
  I wish I could stay longer.
  All of my classmates are super nice.
  Overall, it’s an excellent experience.

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  Leah Sarki

  October 27, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The “kundalini yoga” training itself didn’t offer much if you wanted to learn yogi bajan’s kundalini yoga. However, it’s a great course for gaining overall knowledge about kundalini. I really enjoyed the full schedule and the amazing teachers!

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  Bernardette Pages

  September 28, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Creo que podrían mejorar la limpieza de las instalaciones. El lugar es bonito y cómodo, pero deberían mover los muebles para asegurarse de que estén bien limpios. Fue una experiencia increíble y enriquecedora. Los instructores son personas magníficas y yogis. Aprendes mucho de ellos, pero también de las personas que conoces. Me encantó tener un instructor diferente para cada materia.

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  Hannah Cruickshank

  September 22, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Every day, we would go on an unplanned ‘daily excursion’ that consisted of a short drive to either a nearby location, like the school or a cafe. Despite my best efforts to suggest going for a trek or exploring nature, the teacher was resistant and didn’t listen to what I wanted. It was really stressful and disappointing, especially since I was the only student on the retreat.

  The yoga practice was the same every day, and most of the classes were not taught by the teachers on the list. However, when a real teacher led the class, it was really good. The food and environment during most of the yoga sessions were also enjoyable.

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  Alessandra Macahdo

  September 3, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Wow! Everything was amazing. I feel honored to be part of this adventure. There’s nothing to regret, everything needs to be done again!

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  Tara Rice

  August 13, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The staff who check you in seem to lack a system in place, making it difficult for people to get private rooms. They can also be a bit aggressive for western taste. They asked to see my passport at least 4 times, and when I requested that they not hold onto it for extended periods, they became very rude with me. Even the guru was rude about check-in procedures.

  The ashram itself looks a bit run down, and the rooms don’t match the ones advertised. My room, in particular, didn’t have windows or access to natural light or fresh air. It might be because I asked for air conditioning, though. Other students told me that rooms with windows were very buggy at night due to holes in the screens. Fortunately, I didn’t experience that, but my room was so damp that clothes and towels wouldn’t dry.

  The yoga space is also in poor condition, with dirty carpets and lots of black flies that were quite distracting during our classes. The generator even shut down a few times, so we couldn’t have fans running either. However, despite all of this, I really enjoyed the teacher and the classes. The yoga studio used for teacher training and meditation on the upper floor was in better condition, but we only used it at night.

  The food was bland and repetitive, following a sattvic style as it is supposed to be, but there weren’t many fresh veggies or fruits. Sometimes, there was no fruit or fresh bread available.

  I really enjoyed our teacher, Sudeep Peshwal, even though he wasn’t listed on the teacher’s list. He’s a very young but fun teacher, mild-mannered, and patient. He also took us on excursions, and it was enjoyable to have conversations with him outside of the yoga studio.

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  Ziva Grobelsek

  July 29, 2018 at 12:00 am

  I can’t find anything that I wouldn’t like. I really enjoyed the atmosphere there.

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  Fábia Santos

  July 29, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The accommodation at Hotel Orion next to the retreat was terrible. The room wasn’t clean when I checked in and it remained dirty for the entire 5 nights of my stay. I had to make do with just 1 clean towel for all those days and there were no fresh bed clothes either. It was a completely unpleasant experience.

  However, I did thoroughly enjoy the retreat itself. The landscape, environment, and energy were all incredible, especially during the day. The yoga teacher, Sony Deshwal, was fantastic and also served as an amazing tour guide, taking us to interesting places.

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  Bossan Nedirova

  July 8, 2018 at 12:00 am

  India can be cleaner, my friends! Teachers and workers can make the ashram perfect. ?

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  Hannah Krehbiel

  July 6, 2018 at 12:00 am

  This program is intense, but excellent! You’ll have long days and be expected to give it your all. Prior experience is not necessary, but it’s important to have an interest in yoga at least.

  You’ll have the opportunity to meet some wonderful people, with passionate and knowledgeable teachers leading the way. The coordinators have put in a lot of effort to make sure we have the best experience possible. The food is healthy, fresh, and incredibly satisfying (just remember to bring your own coffee or tea if you really need it).

  Don’t forget to pack something white for the opening ceremony. It’s also a good idea to bring enough cash since the ATM isn’t working and the other one is a bit of a walk away. If needed, you can exchange money at a bureau.

  I can’t wait to come back for more teacher training!

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  Hannah Nicholls

  June 23, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The cleanliness standard raises questions, as the food was the same every day. The timetable was quite demanding, leaving us no time to rest. Almost everyone fell ill at some point. The teachers really excel and are kind, and the staff in general are really sweet and ready to help. The yoga instructors possess a great deal of knowledge.

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  Xochiquetzali Blanchot

  May 8, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The food at the ashram is really good, but it can get repetitive after a few days. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants nearby if you want to change up your menu. You have options like Soul Next Door, Little Buddha, and the Ganga Café.

  Just keep in mind that the ashram’s door closes at 9:30 PM, so if you go out, make sure you’re back before then.

  The mats at the ashram are never clean, so I recommend bringing your own or buying one in Rishikesh. There are many stores where you can find a good yoga mat.

  The teachers at the ashram were very passionate about their subjects and shared all their knowledge with us students. I was part of the 200-hour Yoga Holistic and Therapy group, and the training was intense. You need to be mentally and physically prepared to work from 5 AM until 7:30 PM. But we learned so much from each teacher – Shakti, Phralad, Nikki, the Philosophy teacher, and our Guru Vishnu. It felt like being part of a big family, and all the students were like sisters and brothers.

  Overall, it was an amazing experience of learning, not only about yoga but also about life.

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  Linda Kutakova

  May 8, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Everything was a nice experience with the best teachers in the best ashram, surrounded by the best people! The food was also fantastic, and the ashram is conveniently located near many bars, restaurants, and markets. The Risiken training provided was top-notch.

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  Sara Gutierrez

  May 7, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The course was delivered in a very comprehensive and engaging manner. It was quite intense, but if you’re limited on time, it’s definitely worth it. If you have more weeks available, it would be better to spread it out.

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  Reem Gamal

  April 22, 2018 at 12:00 am

  They renovated the place, so now the building looks modern and the rooms are super clean. The bathroom, shower, and overall room are really comfortable too.

  What I liked about all the instructors is that they are Indian, which gave me an authentic experience instead of a westernized version.

  Be prepared for a lot of information because the daily schedule was grueling and intense.

  The volunteers, Annabelle and Christian, were just lovely and accommodating. They listened to any suggestions I had.

  This was my first teacher training, and I plan to continue the 200-hour course online with Samadhi.

  If you’re a beginner or anyone looking to deepen their practice, I highly recommend the 100-hour course.

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  Michaela Albert

  April 5, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Vishnu and his team truly made my stay at Samadhi Ashram unforgettable. The family spirit was felt throughout my entire training, and I appreciated the cleanliness in the kitchen and enjoyed the food, although having more vegetables would have been a delight. They not only met but exceeded all my wishes when it came to my spiritual growth and yoga practice. I am humbled and incredibly grateful to all the lovely people at Samadhi Ashram for this unbelievable journey of inner and outer transformation. I hope to return soon. Sending love, light, and Namaste from Shanti. ?

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  Josephine Cookson

  April 5, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The food sucked, man! I mean, it was so freaking repetitive and had no freaking vegetables!

  But let me tell you something, the teachers at Samadhi? Those guys are freaking phenomenal! Seriously, I couldn’t have asked for better, more knowledgeable, and enthusiastic teachers, who also care a whole lot about their students.

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  Derek Herkes

  March 22, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Miyamoto Musashi, a poet and samurai, once said, “If you only focus on the end result and don’t take the time to understand the reasoning behind what you’re studying, you won’t truly grasp the art.”

  And that’s exactly what Samadhi Yoga Ashram is all about – immersing yourself in the deep understanding of yogi studies. Let me tell you, my experience at Samadhi Ashram was absolutely one of a kind. Right from the moment I arrived, I was treated with utmost respect and a warm welcome that I can’t compare to anything else. They made my journey so much easier by arranging my pickup from New Delhi, which was especially helpful since it was my first time in India.

  Once I got to the Ashram, everything was meticulously planned – from the cozy rooms and delicious food options to the top-notch yoga instruction and philosophy. They delivered it all with a genuine passion and knowledge that truly stood out. Guru Vishnu, in particular, is not just interested in selling you yoga poses or a certificate. He genuinely believes in what he practices and is always striving to educate and guide you towards a way of life that brings peace, serenity, health, and above all, awareness.

  By the time you finish your stay at Samadhi, you won’t just have a strong foundation for your yoga practice, but you’ll also deeply understand the reasoning behind the ancient yogi philosophy. It’s an experience that goes beyond poses and certificates – it’s about embracing a way of life that encompasses all the benefits that yoga offers.

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  James Rose

  March 22, 2018 at 12:00 am

  I wasn’t much of a vegetarian, haha, so I found the food on-site a bit challenging personally. But let me tell you, this ashram proved me wrong as a skeptical person. The staff here truly believe in what they teach, and they showed it to me with incredible grace. They taught me the value of self-discipline and finding happiness in the little things. Even when the instructors’ kids were running wild in the ashram or dealing with difficult students, these yogis remained the perfect example of being influenced by and in control of these practices we all came here to learn.

  The instruction was top-notch, the staff were caring, and everyone was so friendly. I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in delving into the mind and soul of yoga.

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  Tej Mariyappa

  March 12, 2018 at 12:00 am

  The bed in the room is not very comfortable, you can easily hear noise from the neighbors, and the food is just okay. The schedule is not too well organized. However, Vishnu is very caring and accommodating, and he is flexible and responsive to feedback.

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  Rossella Siniscalco

  February 7, 2018 at 12:00 am

  I suggest having a dedicated person clean the Bamboo room before or after each lesson and finding a way to keep monkeys away from there. We should think about rescheduling early morning and late evening lessons in the Bamboo room during winter because it gets chilly. I absolutely loved the joyful atmosphere in the group. We were just six amazing people who formed a magical connection with each other and the people around us. The teachers are young but committed to their job. They inspire and are always ready to help, answer your questions, and adjust the lessons to your needs (special thanks to Navkant for this). The Guru took great care of our practical needs and ensured that everything was fine with food, accommodations, and lessons. He also took care of our spiritual needs by taking us on day trips to holy spots and temples. The food was simple, balanced, and incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this place, and if you ever encounter any issues, there are people who are willing to go above and beyond to make things right.

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  Sharon Fernie

  January 30, 2018 at 12:00 am

  Wow, what an incredible experience this was! We initially booked for the 100-hour course, but as we were in the middle of it and soaking up so much knowledge and love, we made the decision to stay and complete the 200 hours. And let me tell you, it was the best decision ever! We had the most amazing small group, and all of the teachers at Samadhi were truly inspirational. They radiate positive energy and are so eager to share their wisdom with you. I am forever grateful to them and will never forget these incredible people. Thank you for guiding me on a journey within myself, helping me gain knowledge through personal experience, and now empowering me to share that wisdom with the world around me! ??

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  Kathleen Embry

  January 2, 2018 at 12:00 am

  This place definitely feels like a commercial operation. Some of the teachers were absolutely amazing, but there was one in particular who wasn’t so great. However, if you can overlook that, you’ll still have a good time here.

  In my room, I often had to deal with water shortages and inconsistent temperatures, which made for some chilly mornings. But on the bright side, the location was stunning with beautiful views of the hills.

  The food was simple, but surprisingly, I never got even slightly sick from it.

  However, what truly made this trip unforgettable were the people I met along the way. Their presence and interactions will stay with me forever.

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