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About Our Yoga School in Rishikesh
Rishikesh Yogis Yogashala is located in Rishikesh (India). The school provides 200hrs, 300 hrs and 500hrs yoga teacher courses from registered International Yoga Alliance in Rishikesh. We offer Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga Teacher Certification Rishikesh. Our Yoga school (Rishikesh) training is given on various traditional styles of yoga-like Emboided Meditative Vinyasa, Classical Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga and a wide variety of meditations.
We believe that yoga has no end and that just sharing from the surface is not a correct method of sharing the knowledge of yoga. Understanding the teachings of yoga need lots of purification not only physical but also mental and emotional. This is what you will find in our program where we focus on lots of purification practices. Once your different levels of the body are purified you can easily experience the connection between your bodies and mind that will make you more close to your pure self.
At Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala, we believe yoga is a life-style. It is not a technique or a mere practice; it is how one can lead their life towards its betterment. Our yoga retreats and yoga training sessions and yoga teacher certification Rishikesh lead you to immerse yourself into the yogic lifestyle while dwelling in an ashram style setting, alongside experienced and dedicated yogis. We have internationally acclaimed award winning world-class certified yoga trainers and teachers.

Curriculum in Our Yoga School
Emboided Mediative Vinyasa
Learn and experience the science of embodied mediative vinyasa yoga accuracy amd authenticity for physical and spiritual upheavel with our yoga center in rishikesh.
Hatha Yoga
Enroll for hatha yoga training at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala and learn the exercise the inner core to align your mind, body, spirit in a harmonious rhythm
Kundalini Yoga
Gain knowledge of Kundalini, the expansion of awareness, refinement and liberation of energy during Kundalini Yoga Program with us.
Pranayama
Learn about the inner connection between the body and the breath. Learn to control the prana (Life-Force) towards the internal and external upheaval during pranayama sessions.
The vision of our Yoga School in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is home to the most effective yoga schools worldwide. Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala is one of them. In our yoga center in rishikesh, we provide a range of courses, from beginners to extensive yoga training courses of 100 hour, 200 hour, and 300 hour and after completion of the courses we provide yoga teacher certification Rishikesh accredited internationally. Our yoga school in Rishikesh is known for their high-quality yoga course and their dedication to protecting the ancient yoga.
With skilled and extensive knowledgeable teachers and trainers, a supportive area, and the magnificent natural beauty of the Himalayas, studying yoga in our yoga school is a transformative experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
The Goal of Our Yoga School in Rishikesh
The goal of our yoga school is not only to teach various techniques, but to facilitate an environment where aspirants can unlock their spiritual potential and walk towards the path of self-awakening and mindfulness. Click here to learn more about our yoga training classes. We also feature customized yoga retreats for various groups of yogis.
We have specialized yoga retreats for all kinds of yogis – from a yoga amateur to an experienced yoga practitioner looking to expand their skills. Check out the various retreat options here.
Uttam Ghosh
Yoga School Founder

Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala is a yoga organization founded by Uttam Ghosh in the year 2014. Born in Rishikesh, India the Yoga Capital of the World, his fascination for yoga developed in his early childhood when he experienced the ‘bhakti’ form of yoga with his grandfather. His strength is in guiding people into deeper techniques of meditation. His passion is to bring out ancient techniques of meditation to common man and help them integrate that into their daily life.
Uttam teaches a wide range of Transformational Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga in Rishikesh. He also conducts various workshops around the globe concerning meditation and yoga therapy.
After their many years of study and research on traditional yog and sadhana, he decided to share this knowledge with the world in its best authentic way.
Through hard work, dedication and experience, he was initiated into the Kundalini Yoga Path by Swami Vidyananda. Swami Ji also honoured him with a spiritual name as “Rishi Raj”.
His curiosity for yoga led him to explore and study the mystic life force of yoga. In his search for mystic life forces Uttam started his spiritual journey which led him to learn and practice Kundalini, Yantra, Mantra & Tantra Yoga. He studied Yoga at various prestigious Institutes obtaining various yoga teacher certification Rishikesh from Shree Ma Yoga International School and Teacher Training Certification from Ashtanga Yoga Mysore with an International Certification from Yoga Alliance USA and in an ERYT 500.
What People Say
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Yvonne Sipma2024-09-29I had a wonderful time in Rishikesh due to the most beautiful teacher training in embodied yoga I took here. The teachers are great, they are experienced and knowledgeable and they are so enthusiastic in sharing yoga. The place is very beautiful too.
Shaila Menezes2024-09-27I wanted to say a huge gratitude to the entire staff at Rishikesh yogis yogashala for helping & guiding us through the process of learning & understanding yoga. The gurus here opened our spines & hips , And our hearts & mind by teaching us the yoga sutras & philosophy of yoga. What yoga really means . Every teacher here: Sauravji, Namanji, Riteshji, Uttamji, & Parveenji are incredibly generous of spirit and live yoga everyday with their actions & attitude . They opened our eyes to valuing effort & commitment , not just on the end product. The teachers’ dedication to each one of us , their love & patience to our problems , blocks was remarkable . Their abilities to explain the material has allowed me to find so much depth & understanding of the yoga sutras & kabir dohas. Personal attention was given any time needed. All I had to do was ask . The same with everyone . I absolutely loved the positive attitude , stories & humor our gurus brought into the class while teaching us the philosophy of Patañjali . Gurujis, you have helped us grow a lot.
Buenfil Judith2024-09-26Me siento muy agradecida con nuestros maestros por todo lo aprendido, cada uno de ellos fue no solo profesional, sino muy amoroso, me sentí muy sostenida durante el curso. Además la perspectiva de embodied yoga es muy interesante y creo que renovó mi práctica. El personal de la casa siempre estuvo pendiente de todos los estudiantes, nos apoyaron en cada momento que lo necesitamos. La comida en la casa fue deliciosa y nutritiva, lo cual me permitió conocer un poco más de India a través de la alimentación. Definitivamente recomiendo este programa donde tuve la fortuna de hacer grandes amigos también.
Karla Luévano2024-09-03I was looking for a yoga school for a long time until I found them. From the beginning I knew it was the right place to study yoga, so I joined the TTC on May and it was a completely transformation of myself. Here you really learn what is yoga Totally recommended. Professional teachers, beautiful place
Matilda2024-09-02Great service- pick up and drop off included
Ellah Gotman2024-08-30Definitely recommended Yoga training school. Very professional and kind teachers who make sure all students have a good experience. The facilities are great - clean rooms and classes, fresh food everyday. Nice café & restaurant nearby. If you are looking for a special journey of yoga school that combines Yoga, pranayama, philosophy and mantra chanting - this is the place!
amit rotblat2024-08-30Great teachers Amazing experience I recommend very much
Salil Jain2024-03-25I recently completed my 200 hr. TTC at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala, and recommend it very highly. I have been practicing yoga (asanas) for 8+ years and was looking for a program to take my practice to the next level and help me to teach / share with others at the same time. This program was recommended to me by 2 of my teachers and turned out to be an excellent choice, so wanted to share my experience. The RYY program is outstanding -- well organized and structured, taught by very knowledgeable (world class!) teachers with deep expertise, able to accommodate beginners yet expand the practice of seasoned practitioners, has a class size that allowed each of us to engage with the teachers and learn from each other, good food and accommodations. At the same time, it exceeded my expectations in a number of ways (a) the why of yoga – I came away with a much deeper understanding of yoga philosophy that has enabled me to both internalize and communicate working towards peace and harmony (b) it is based on an embodied yoga practice that will build and sustain my practice over the long term (c) an overall experience that truly refreshed and enriched. The embodied yoga practice that is taught there in addition to traditional practices, is an amazing and distinctive ideology that allows each of us to build and develop our own practice in alignment with our body and mind. It enables us to get the most out of our practice, regardless of different / changing body types, strength and flexibility levels, experience and needs over time. Many thanks to all the teachers and my fellow students for the wonderful experience. I am planning to be back shortly for the 300 hr. TTC to continue on my yoga journey.
Cécile Guyomard2024-03-21I did a 300h teacher training here and I am beyond grateful for the experience! The teachers are not only very knowledgeable, but also very authentic and committed to the yoga path. Their teachings are always profound with a very caring and warm attitude towards the students. I felt very much taken care of and also found the classes respected the individual abilities of the body very much, which helped me feel good and stable in my body all the time. Also the meditation and pranayama classes were so helpful to get into a deeper understanding and elevating step by step the practice. I also loved how the embodied Yoga brought a fluid and health centered approach while still being absolutely rooted in the yoga tradition. In short: I absolutely recommend this school to everyone who is looking for a profound training in a respectful and caring atmosphere.
Berat Meryem Örnek2024-03-20I recently participated in the 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala - Yoga Sadhana International in February 2024 and I am so grateful I made this decision! All the teachers, Uttam, Parveen, Ritesh, Sourav and Naman were extremely knowledgable, down-to-earth, and super kind+helpful throughout the classes. All classes were construed so that they were very engaging, rigorous and accessible to students coming from different backgrounds and yoga experiences. What really made a difference for me is that the teachings of asanas was taught in the embodied way, meaning the teachers taught us all how to learn from our body and our unique anatomy, instead of imposing on the body and being harsh to our limbs and/or limitations. The second thing I really appreciated is that all teachers, students, and staff treated each other with dignity, professionalism and respect -- which can be hard to find in the pseudo-spiritual environments! Parveen's improv classes and how he beautifully connected all exercises to the way we teach and learn yoga was truly one of highlights of my time there. Thank you Parveen ji! Last but not least, I also want to thank Kiran, who is the behind-the-scenes organizer+rock star of the school, and also all the staff who cooked, cleaned and made an effort to make Rishikesh a home away from home. Thank you everybody at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala - Yoga Sadhana International for this wonderful training -- I'm already making plans to go back:)
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Yvonne S2024-09-29Beautiful place to learn yoga from the best teachers It was a wonderful experience to be in a yoga teacher training here. Experienced and knowledgeable teachers, beautiful environment and a very good program to learn hatha, vinyasa and embodied yoga as well as pranayama and chanting. I loved to be here!Verified
Maddalena billeci2024-09-29Top I highly recommend attending their teacher training coursesQualified teachers with devotion share the knowledge of yogaAll superVerified
Shaila M2024-09-27Best thing we have done . The teachers here taught us not only yoga asanas , they taught us how to live better. I wanted to say a huge gratitude to the entire staff at Rishikesh yogis yogashala for helping & guiding us through the process of learning & understanding yoga.The gurus here opened our spines & hips , And our hearts & mind by teaching us the yoga sutras & philosophy of yoga. What yoga really means .Every teacher here: Sauravji, Namanji, Riteshji, Uttamji, & Parveenji are incredibly generous of spirit and live yoga everyday with their actions & attitude .They opened our eyes to valuing effort & commitment , not just on the end product.The teachers’ dedication to each one of us , their love & patience to our problems , blocks was remarkable .Their abilities to explain the material has allowed me to find so much depth & understanding of the yoga sutras & kabir dohas.Personal attention was given any time needed. All I had to do was ask . The same with everyone . I absolutely loved the positive attitude , stories & humor our gurus brought into the class while teaching us the philosophy of Patañjali .Gurujis, you have helped us grow a lot.Verified
Buenfil J2024-09-26India always in my heart I feel very grateful to our teachers for all they learned, each of them was not only Pro, but very loving, I felt very sustained during the course. Also the perspective of embodied yoga is very interesting and I think it renewed my practice. The staff of the house always kept an eye on all the students, they supported us every time we needed it. The food in the house was delicious and nutritious, which allowed me to get to know a little more of India through eating. I definitely recommend this show where I was fortunate enough to make great friends too.Verified
DayTrip395708991202024-09-03The best yoga school I was looking for a yoga school for a long time until I found them. From the beginning I knew it was the right place to study yoga, so I joined the TTC on May and it was a completely transformation of myself.Here you really learn what is yogaProfessional, spiritual and kind teachers, beautiful place, delicious and fresh meals everyday Totally recommended if you are looking to immerse in the path of yogaVerified
Ellah G2024-08-30Very Recommended! Definitely recommended Yoga training school.Very professional and kind teachers who make sure all students have a good experience.The facilities are great - clean rooms and classes, fresh food everyday. Nice café & restaurant nearby.If you are looking for a special journey of yoga school that combines Yoga, pranayama, philosophy and mantra chanting - this is the place!Verified
Sherpa504169899562024-08-30Amazing Teachers are amazing and very attentive to your needs and your journey Great experience Nice roomsI recommend very much!Verified
Departure572847316802024-05-15I’ll definitely return The environment is very trustworthy and genuine. Uttam and Parveen are very dedicated and knowledgeable, as are the rest of the teachers. I’m really glad I’ve choosen this school. I’ll definitely return.Verified
Danél S2024-03-27Rishi my new Yoga Home Beautiful teachers sharing their knowledge about Yoga. Fantastic Pranayama guidance. And, 5 star views of the surrounding nature. I felt at home and part of a family and I left with a whole family of new friends. Can't wait to return xxxxVerified
sjain662024-03-24Outstanding, authentic yoga teachers training program I recently completed my 200 hr. TTC at Rishikesh Yogis Yogshala, and recommend it very highly. I have been practicing yoga (asanas) for 8+ years and was looking for a program to take my practice to the next level and help me to teach / share with others at the same time. This program was recommended to me by 2 of my teachers and turned out to be an excellent choice, so wanted to share my experience. The RYY program is outstanding -- well organized and structured, taught by very knowledgeable (world class!) teachers with deep expertise, able to accommodate beginners yet expand the practice of seasoned practitioners, has a class size that allowed each of us to engage with the teachers and learn from each other, good food and accommodations. At the same time, it exceeded my expectations in a number of ways (a) the why of yoga – I came away with a much deeper understanding of yoga philosophy that has enabled me to both internalize and communicate working towards peace and harmony (b) it is based on an embodied yoga practice that will build and sustain my practice over the long term (c) an overall experience that truly refreshed and enriched.The embodied yoga practice that is taught there in addition to traditional practices, is an amazing and distinctive ideology that allows each of us to build and develop our own practice in alignment with our body and mind. It enables us to get the most out of our practice, regardless of different / changing body types, strength and flexibility levels, experience and needs over time. Many thanks to all the teachers and my fellow students for the wonderful experience. I am planning to be back shortly for the 300 hr. TTC to continue on my yoga journey.