Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh Reviews

Cecilie Kaltoft 2026.05.17

     

Jeg tog min 200 timers YTT her i februar og det var en fantastisk oplevelse - over al forventning. Lærerne havde så meget viden, værelserne var gode og maden var fantastisk. Omgivelserne var smukke. Alle på holdet var dejlige mennesker og vi blev som en lille familie. Meget taknemmelig for denne oplevelse.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.05.17

We really appreciate your kind words and are so happy to know that you had such a positive experience during your 200-hour YTT. It was a pleasure having you as part of our community, and we are glad you felt at home with us. We are thankful for your recognition of the instructors and the environment here. Hoping that these memories continue to inspire your yoga journey.

Mohit 2026.05.09

     

Yoga training program is really nice. The teachers were really good, and the food was nice as well. The accommodation could be better. The rooms are really not that great, some of their accommodation staff can be rude and create unnecessary problems. Overall it’s fine. Update on the above message:- Your staff was trying to bribe me for extra money and was rude. Didn’t have the decency on how to talk with us. Also all the charges were cleared earlier

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.05.12

Hi Mohit,
Thank you for your feedback.

Regarding the accommodation and staff concern, we would just like to clarify that the issue happened during checkout due to the extended stay and pending accommodation charges at your end. I hope you know what exactly we are talking about.
Our staff was simply following the standard process at that time. Giving such comments such as "bribe" - Is not a part of our instituion & not at all acceptable. Our Staff, Our teachers are loved by all students. If something is done at your part, you should have acceptance for the same, instead of creating a negative impression for others.
Apart from this situation, everything throughout your stay was smooth.

We wish you all the best in your yoga journey.

Sofia S 2026.05.07

     

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Just finished 200 hour course and so grateful for the school I took the 200-hour teacher training at this school in April 2026. I came to deepen my practice, but I got way more than that. The atmosphere is so warm and loving — it really makes a difference. The schedule was intense, but the teachers are true pros. They guide you like a caring father, holding your hand every step of the way into the world of yoga. I already want to come back for the 300-hour training. Huge thanks to the school for letting me study yoga in the place where it all began.

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Pramila Divakaran 2026.05.03

     

Wonderful, that will be one word for over all experience, starting from first person to connect balram baloni to each teachers, canteen staff all were so nice and helpful. I would love to be part of this school again if possible.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.05.04

Thank you so much, Pramila, for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. Your appreciation for Balram Baloni, our teachers, and support staff means a lot. It was a pleasure having you with us, and you’re always welcome back!

Кристина Ватунская 2026.05.03

     

Challenging and rewarding. This 200-hour course gave me real depth - from anatomy to philosophy. No water, just solid foundation. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.05.04

Thank you, for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you found the course both challenging and rewarding. It’s great to know the depth and structured approach—from anatomy to philosophy—made a strong impact. Wishing you all the best on your journey, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!

Zarifa Suleymanova 2026.05.02

     

I had an amazing experience with Rishikul Yogshala 🙏✨ From the very beginning, everything was organized in such a professional and supportive way. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to sharing the real essence of yoga — not just the physical practice, but the deeper philosophy behind it. The classes were well-structured, including asana practice, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy. I could really feel how much I grew — both physically and mentally — during this journey. The environment, the energy, and the people made this experience even more special. I felt welcomed, supported, and inspired every single day. I’m truly grateful for everything I learned here. This place is not just a school — it’s a life-changing experience. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to go deeper into yoga 🙏

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.05.04

Thank you so much, Zarifa, for your beautiful and heartfelt words 🙏

We’re truly happy to hear that your experience with Rishikul Yogshala was meaningful and transformative. It’s wonderful to know that the teachings, structure of the course, and the environment helped you grow both physically and mentally.

Your appreciation for our teachers and the deeper essence of yoga means a lot to us. We’re grateful to have been part of your journey and to have shared this experience with you.

Wishing you continued growth and success on your path. You will always be welcome back here ✨

Natalia Makhova 2026.05.01

     

I completed the 200 hours yoga teachers course at Rishikul Yogshala. It was a truly amazing and transformative experience. The classes are very well organized and the knowledge shared by the teachers is priceless, very profound and comprehensive. It covers all aspects of yoga from philosophy to asanas, pranayama and meditation. Teachers supported me to gain the confidence to teach yoga and continue learning myself. I also appreciated the fact that more than a half of our group were local Indian students. That helped so much to dive into the culture and made this experience very unique.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.05.04

Thank you so much, Natalia, for your kind and detailed feedback!

We’re truly glad to hear that your 200-hour TTC experience with Rishikul Yogshala was transformative and enriching. It’s wonderful to know that the course structure, depth of knowledge, and support from our teachers helped you build confidence in your teaching journey.

We also appreciate you highlighting the cultural experience and the diversity of the group—it’s something we value deeply.

Wishing you great success ahead, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime 🙏✨

Roshni Suraiwal 2026.04.29

     

It's an amazing experience. The learning the knowledge of the teachers are really good and the people working here are also very supportive specially Mr. Balram Baloni he is so supportive.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.04.29

Thank you, Roshni, for your kind feedback! We’re glad you had a great learning experience and felt supported by our team. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with Mr. Balram Baloni. Wishing you all the best on your journey! 🙏

Shivalingeshwar Devru 2026.04.27

     

"Authentic Roots and a Life-Changing Community" I recently completed my YTT at Rishikul Yogshala, and "awesome" doesn't even begin to cover it. If you are looking for a school that honors the tradition of yoga while making it accessible for modern teachers, this is the place.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.04.27

Thank you, Shivalingeshwar, for your wonderful feedback! We’re honored to be part of your YTT journey and glad you experienced the true essence of yoga with us. Wishing you continued success and growth ahead. 🙏

Apar 2026.04.22

     

Thank you Rishikul for all the lessons and teachings. I learnt a lot. I appreciate y'all for helping me get started on this journey. I did my 200 hours in a split 100+100 hour format. I have made some lifelong friends from the first 100 hours. We worked hard and we had fun too. Mantra meditation with Rahul sir will always be my fave class and I wish I could do it all over again. It's been a while but I still miss the class so much. I learned so much about Sanskrit. He is very welcoming, makes you feel seen and inspires you to be your best like a real Guru does. Suraj sir is amazing at Hatha and Alignment. Also he is so much fun and a very good human. I will miss his class and his cool style! Pranayam with Upendar sir was great. He really cares about you and your success. Vimal sir teaches philosophy. He is a very learned scholar with great grasp over Sanskrit and super cool to talk to. His lectures are deep but can feel a bit long. I wish the lectures had some time+encouragement for discussions. Ashtanga with Priya ma'am was great. She is so jovial and lights up the room. Yoga Nidra is weird in a fun way and very cool. Now to the bad part and the reason why I didn't give 5 stars. There is a teacher who I used to respect a lot and who was very kind to me initially and taught me a lot. So I won't name them publicly. Just know that this teacher is very strict about having fun even after the classes are over at 7 pm. So you may want to see if this level of control over your time works for you, esp if you are coming from outside India. I wanted to play silly games and guitar after the classes were over as this was both a vacation and a learning opportunity for me. The teacher told me not to but I didn't want to be treated like a child or be micromanaged during my free hours. Most people here have fun after classes but I did it openly and that hurt the teacher's ego. Others joined me of their own free will. We played silly games at night but we also worked hard in the classes. The school did no wrong by setting these rules, but I hope this review will help y'all make an informed decision about joining. I was wrong to break their rules but this teacher turned passive aggressive, always answered my sincere questions with snide/disparaging remarks, threatened my certification, also told other students not to socialize with me, plus insulted me in class many times (even when I was sick). It was toxic and sad but in the end good riddance both ways. Yoga is all about balance, so back to the good. I will miss seeing Rahul Bhaiya during food time and all the other cool people like Rakesh and Balram Bhaiya. Swati who manages their WhatsApp and comms is a rockstar. I love all of the staff and teachers (except one lol). The food was Sattvik and decent. I miss walking to Ganga river almost every day. I'm glad I did the course and mostly everything was amazing. It is a very well structured, deep and intensive course. Most people here have a great time. For people completely new to yoga, Rishikul is pretty good but I'd recommend practicing a bit before joining a YTT. Take care!

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.04.23

Dear Apar,

Thank you for your detailed feedback and kind words about our teachers, staff, and course. We’re glad to hear your experience was largely positive and meaningful.

We also take your concerns seriously. While our guidelines aim to support a focused learning environment, we regret that part of your experience felt uncomfortable. We will review this internally to ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all students.

We appreciate your honesty and wish you continued growth on your yoga journey.

Warm regards,
Team Rishikul

Viviana Salvo 2026.04.19

     

My experience whas really nice, the place it's a corner of paradise, all the teachers are really passionate and competent, I actually would like to come back again for the 300 class.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.04.20

Here are three options for your reply, depending on how warm you want to be. Since she mentioned wanting to come back for the 300-hour course, make sure to encourage that!

Option 1: Warm & Personal (Best for building a long-term bond)
"Namaste Viviana! 🙏 Thank you so much for your beautiful words. We are so happy to hear that you found a 'corner of paradise' with us here in Rishikesh. Our teachers will be thrilled to hear your feedback! We would love to welcome you back to Rishikul Yogshala for your 300-hour training—it would be a joy to continue your yogic journey with you. Until then, keep practicing and stay in touch! ✨"

Courtney Rogers 2026.04.01

     

Rishikul Yogshala in Rishikesh is hands down the best choice for a YTT 200hr program. The school is very clean, organized, and professional. The teachers are attentive, knowledgeable, and super empathetic. From beginning to end the entire staff at this school made me feel like part of the family always checking in to make sure everything was ok! The food was healthy and super yummy. The accommodations were beyond what I expected and the location is tucked away ensuring a good nights rest after long days of classes. On off days extra courses in massage, sound healing, and temple visits were offered allowing for bonding activities with class mates. Would highly recommend this school over and over again. More than anything else though I want to highlight one member of Rishikul’s team, Swati! She was an absolute angel from beginning to end of the whole process. If you decide to embark on your adventure with Rishikul you will surely message with her on WhatsApp. She was hands down the main reason I chose this school. Leading up to my decision to go to India I had so many doubts about myself and my decision. Swati was so patient and kind with me the entire time. She helped me with my Visa, she soothed my worries, and she even cheered me on. She went out of her way to reach out and reassure me that everything would be ok. This woman is an amazing human who deserves all the credit for my decision. Thank you Rishikul and an extra big thank you to Swati!!!

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.04.01

Dear Courtney,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words—it truly means the world to us. From the bottom of my heart, I’m so grateful for your trust and for choosing to be a part of the Rishikul family.

It was an absolute pleasure supporting you through your journey, and I’m so happy to hear that your experience was meaningful and fulfilling. Your appreciation and warmth are deeply cherished.

Wishing you continued growth, happiness, and light on your path ahead. Please stay in touch!

With heartfelt gratitude,
Swati
Rishikul Yogshala

GhostShark 2026.03.31

     

Loved my cohort, the food could be better for sure maybe keep a gluten free section and a desi section for Indian students as the common food is quite bland. The teachers were amazing. I would've liked more physical classes but i suppose thats how the curriculum is structured.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.31

Thank you for your honest and valuable feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the teachers and your cohort experience. We truly appreciate your suggestions on food variety and class balance, and we’ll definitely take them into consideration to improve 🙏

Sightsee67719799193 2026.03.31

     

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Loved the learning part, living part needs improvement Great experience with the teachers and the classes. The living conditions could use improvement for sure, also the food. Also would like to see more workshops on the day off since holidays can become super boring.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.04.02

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the teachers and classes. We appreciate your suggestions on improving living conditions, food, and adding more workshops on days off—these are areas we’re working on. Hope to welcome you again soon!

Sindoora RK 2026.03.30

     

I completed my 200 hours of teachers training course It was an amazing journey and transformation for myself.As a beginner I gained a lot of knowledge and I’m so grateful for the entire team. Hatha yoga teacher Gurmeet sir( he was such a good mentor ), Pranayama session taken by Gangesh sir(Best teacher and teaching methodology), Alignment class led by Ganesh sir ( explanation at its point no extra things)I have my heart felt thanks to those Guru,’s They were sharing their knowledge with full heart. And last but not the least thanks to entire crew who worked behind for serving us friendly food and taken us care when we were sick. All together it was a good experience and looking forward to come back soon for 300 hours course.I recommend everyone ..despite of age ,race, experience can come here and transform yourself Thank you team Rishikul Yogshala

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.30

Thank you so much, Sindoora, for sharing your beautiful experience! We’re truly grateful for your kind words about our teachers and team. It means a lot to know your journey was transformative—wishing you continued growth and we look forward to welcoming you back for your 300-hour course 🙏✨

Kvitkova 2026.03.28

     

really loved everything about this place. From the moment we arrived, I felt at home. The teachers, the ashram staff, and the kitchen team — everyone was so kind, attentive, and open-hearted. There is a very peaceful and uplifting atmosphere here. I’m truly grateful to everyone who made this experience possible — it has been an incredible journey. I’m very happy I chose to study here.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.30

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear you felt at home and had such a meaningful experience. It was a joy having you with us—wishing you all the best on your journey ahead 🙏

Aman Bhatt 2026.03.24

     

Doing my 200-hour Yoga TTC in Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh was a great decision. I really appreciated how the teachers broke down each concept in a simple way. The calm and motivating environment made the entire journey smooth and enjoyable.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.24

Thank you so much, Aman, for your kind words and for sharing your experience! 🙏

It was a pleasure having you as part of our yoga family. We wish you continued growth and success on your yoga path. You’re always welcome back!

Warm regards,
Team Rishikul Yogshala

Shukla Ritika 2026.03.24

     

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I recently joined the 200hour Yoga TTC I recently joined the 200hour Yoga TTC at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh. Simple, focused, and genuinely enriching. The learning felt natural and not rushed. Glad I chose this place.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.24

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! 🙏We’re delighted to hear that your 200-hour Yoga TTC experience with us felt simple, focused, and genuinely enriching. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the natural and unhurried learning environment we strive to create.We’re so glad you chose to practice and learn with us. Wishing you continued growth and success on your yoga journey, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!Warm regards,Team Rishikul Yogshala

DayTrip40129925818 2026.03.24

     

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I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh and had a wonderful experience. The teaching style is clear, practical, and easy to follow. The Sattvic food provided was fresh and nourishing, which really supported the learning process.

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.24

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 🙏We’re truly happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with us. It’s great to know that you found the teaching style clear, practical, and easy to follow.We’re also glad that you enjoyed the fresh and nourishing Sattvic food, as we believe it plays an important role in supporting the overall learning journey.Your words mean a lot to us. We’re grateful to have been a part of your yoga journey and wish you continued growth and success ahead. You’re always welcome back!Warm regards,Team Rishikul Yogshala

Jet24483168985 2026.03.24

     

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Had a great experience doing my 200-hour YTTC Had a great experience doing my 200-hour YTTC at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh. Clear teaching, supportive environment, and delicious Sattvic food. Truly a memorable journey!

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Reply from Rishikul Yogashala Rishikesh 2026.03.24

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🙏We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience during your 200-hour YTTC with us. It’s truly rewarding to know that you appreciated the clarity of teaching, the supportive environment, and the Sattvic food.Your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We’re grateful to have been a part of your memorable journey and wish you continued growth and success on your yoga path. You’re always welcome back!Warm regards,Team Rishikul Yogshala