Yoga teacher Training in Rishikesh

Qality teaching, great energy, and top teachers! The teachers are very attentive to everyone. The reception at the ashram is very well organized, the rooms very pleasant There is everything you need for a good yoga stay! ...

Francois Savoie - France - 15-07-2024

Hatha yoga TTC 200 hours highly recommended. Amazing rooms, location is beautiful, 5 minutes walk to Ganga River. Food incredible. I was there in June 2024. Choose Patanjali and learn from Dr. Das and all other incredible teachers. ...

Sunil Karmacharya - Nepal - 14-07-2024

Yoga & Ayurveda Therapy and Sound Healing Training was beyond expectations, Dr.Jitendra offers amazing insight and also has inspiring teaching skills and knowledge in both Ayurveda and Hatha Yoga. Also loved the Vedant philosophy classes with Acharya Mandeep Bhatt, the meditations and the opening fire and Mahashivaratri ceremonies. Also Joshi Ji’s Pranayama and Sha...

Emma (Yogaconemma) - Spain - 15-06-2024

It was a life changing experience which alters your life style and takes you to amazing spiritual journey. Patanjali International Yoga foundation teaches you not only how to practice yoga but also ancient history of yoga, breathing techniques, yogic body cleaning methods, balancing chackras, how to concentrate and meditate. It is a self dicipline journey which needs a go...

Gokcen Akcali - Turky - 01-06-2024

I recently attended the Yoga Therapy course at PIYF. This is my third visit and I cannot overstate the professionalism with which the courses are delivered. The course itself was extremely useful. The yoga practices and knowledge about Yoga Philosophy, Ayurveda and various therapies were top class. The food is excellent and I came out a different person. Many thanks to Dr Das a...

Dilip Sonar - Australia - 30-05-2024

My name is Vidyanand & I am from Delhi. I have just completed my 200 hrs Yoga Teacher”s Training Course from Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF) Rishikesh. I want to say thanks to PIYF for being made my Yoga journey so beautiful and beneficial. I am seeing a great change in myself, in my fitness level as well as in my thought process before joining to P...

Vidyanand - India - 15-05-2024

I had an amazing experience at Patanjali Yoga Foundation. Special thanks to Dr. Das Ji for his enlightening guidance and deep yoga knowledge, and to Mandeep Bhatt Ji, our wonderful philosophy teacher, whose teachings were both profound and inspiring. The food was delicious and exceeded my expectations. The accommodations were comfortable and peaceful. The teaching practic...

Juggy Gill - India - 01-05-2024

As I bid farewell to the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, I am filled with gratitude towards Guru Gi Dr. Jitendra Das, Navneet Ji, Mandeep Ji, and the entire team for providing an exceptional training experience and a delightful stay at the ashram. As a long-time yoga practitioner, I spent years searching for the right school to deepen my practice and become a teacher m...

Sonata Swan - Canada - 30-04-2024

Namaste, hiiii & privet! I recently completed both the 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation in April 2024, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported by the incredible teachers and staff???? The courses were intensive and covered a wide range of topics incl...

Anastasia Fedoseeva - Russia - 15-04-2024

I am very glad that I had the opportunity to go to school. Professional teachers giving deep knowledge)) pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff))) very tasty food ???? I gained tremendous experience in yoga and more)) my life was divided into before and after. Deep transformations and amazing experience))) I recommend this school to everyone who is ready to change)) Good luck t...

Natalya Levitskaya - Ukrain - 30-04-2023

Nice school People here are caring, professional and consistency You practice hatha yoga as traditional as possible Room are clean and spacious Food are good, healthy varied from north india Thanks for all ...

Vincent Pommier - France - 15-04-2023

PIYF Asram is tucked in strategic location in the heart of Tapovan near Ganga river bank and near the market place and other amenities. I’m so blessed to have learned under Guru Ji Dr Jetendra and his team of well trained professional yoga instructors. PIYF is a place to gain excellent knowledge in Hatha Yoga n Ashtanga Yoga. Ashram staff are friendly and accommodat...

Susheela Ramasamy - Malayasia - 30-03-2023

PIYF is the best teacher training in Rishikesh! I have learned so much in topics such as pranayama, adjustments, alignment, assisting, philosophy, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, meditation, and Ayurveda. The 300 HTT has exceeded my expectations. You will learn real authentic yoga here. Dr. Jitendra Das is an amazing and knowledgeable teacher. My yoga practice has improved tremendo...

Spark Shine Yoga - USA - 15-03-2023

I am attending here 200 YTT program. As per my experience the institute is suitable for all the world wide aspirants of Yoga and its usage in our daily life. The institute runs in the guidance of Dr. Jitendra Das and his team. Dr. Jitendra Das has immense knowledge of Yogic Sciences and its practical use in our daily life. He very well teaches his students that how one can c...

Pawan Kumar - India - 28-02-2023

The most incredible experience. My first teacher training and first visit to India. PIYF is a very special school and ashram. Incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and kind humans will be your teachers. The education is based on the original teachings of Sage Patanjali and traditional Hatha practices. The daily routine is rigorous but anyone, even a beginner, will thrive. ...

Liz Espy - USA - 15-02-2023

Studying at this ashram will help you to dive deeper into hatha yoga. The accommodation is close to the Ganges, lunch and dinner are included and believe me you will definitely enjoy it. Highly recommended!  ...

Anna Glushchenko - Russia - 30-01-2023

If you want to study the REAL yoga, the truth knowledge - Patanjali yoga foundation will help you with it! The best high professional teachers, real guru’s will show you the path in your own yoga journey, will light your inner fire! Highly recommend this wonderful school! About food - every meal fresh and soooo tasty! And one more bonus - you will meet new friends around...

Maria Sergeevna - Russia - 15-01-2023

I attended to the 300h YTT during october 2022. It was and will be an unforgettable experience! The training exceeded all my expectations. I loved and enjoyed each moment and every one of my classes, the  asana and pranayama practices, my classmates, the delicious meals, the peaceful environment. I would like to especially thank Sonu ji for his professionalism, knowledge ...

Gabriela Levy - France - 15-12-2022

I did my 200 hours teacher training here and I absolutely recommend this school! The teachers are very good in their teachings and explanations, you won't find their asanas technique elsewhere, every movement is explained and detailed which brings a lot of awareness to one's body and limits. I felt so good in the school that I stayed one more week to keep on practicing ...

Mirjana Murataj - France - 01-12-2022

I highly recommend PIYF because I had a great experience with this ashram.  I found a home in Rishikesh and a caring family.  The gurus are experts in the field and they teach from the heart.  I like the discipline and the authenticity of the people here.  I did not only learn yoga, anatomy, and alignment but I have brought with me immense wisdom and knowled...

Nody Martir - Philippines - 30-11-2022

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality I had a great experience with 200 Yoga Teacher Training 1,5 year ago and this August I came for 300 hours. The Patanjali International Yoga Foundation is great. Clean accommodation with amazing Gimalayan view. Every morning we could see sunrise from our balcony. Food was amazing, and it was sensation as our Chef put his soul in...

Rostyslav Bilchenko - Canada - 01-11-2022

I passed Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda course and really loved it, this was my beginning in Ayurveda science, it is very vast and needs to be studied for years, we learnt basic and overall specifications of Ayurveda in 13 days. Thanks to our teacher Jitendra Das. Dr. Das was always helpful, joyful, kind. Our Hatha Yoga classes were splendid, you felt the breath of Yoga , tradition...

Kima Baghdasaryan - Armenia - 15-10-2022

I am Dr Ashok raju MD, DM(Ca?diology), YTT (yoga) from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, india. Currently working in care hospitals , Visakhapatnam as cardiologist. I am practising my medical profession since many years. I got trained in Patanjali international yoga foundation under the guidance of Dr Jitendra das YTT, Phd (yoga) and Sonu ji (senior yoga teacher). I am lucky to ge...

Ashok Raju Alluri - India - 23-08-2022

Unforgettable experience. I took the Ayurveda and therapy yoga certification and the only thing I can say is that I left wanting more. The teachers are authentic, kind, and always willing to help both in and out of class. The location is immersive and you will feel yourself changed into the individual you were meant to be. I cannot recommend this place enough. ...

Melanie Rada - Czech Republic - 16-08-2022

I loved the experience, I've been 15 days and I'm left wanting more. There is very good energy in the school. The teachers are good professionals and in general I have felt good with everyone and cared for. I totally recommend it. Namaste ???????? ...

María Martínez Cano - Spain - 14-08-2022

It was the best experience in my life.This is really very calm place full of positive vibes.I have learnt a lot.All teachers are so much knowledgeable, humble and kind.Food was really good.Best school for yoga training.Thanks to Dr. Jitendra Guru ji who taught us everything in detail.???? ...

Anita's DIY - India - 05-08-2022

I had the most rejuvenating 14 days of my life here! ???? Jitendra ji is very warm and welcoming. He made sure that we feel at home in the ashram and I’m very grateful for the Yoga asanas he has taught us. Simon Sir is truly one of the best philosophy teachers, he made us understand deep topics through humour. He is awesome! And the entire staff is very understanding and ...

Deepanshi Chopra - India - 01-08-2022

I attended 200 Hrs YTT in May from 1st to 22nd May. My experience was very good in every aspect. The teachers here are the best who guide you in every way possible. In this , very short period of time,=everyone felt like a family. Classes are very good. They teach us anatomy and philosophy also. There is meditation class everyday which is also one of the feathers in their cap. ...

Shini Blogs - India - 30-07-2022

I was looking for an honest, and sincere place to learn and earn a Yoga TTC. Found this one from Google. Chose PIYF because of its great Google reviews and the detailed yet ungimmicky info on their website. From day 1 I had begun learning what I had came to learn. As days progressed I learnt so much more as I healed my mind, body, and soul. My classmates were also a great bunch...

Patrali Chakrabarty - India - 23-07-2022

It was a beautiful experience learning from Patanjali International Yoga Foundation(PIYF) Rishikesh. The teachers were very well-learned & experienced in their respective fields, and guides us throughout the course. Also the food & environment over there is very homely which doesn't make us feel homesick at all. I love PIYF Rishikesh from the bottom of my heart &...

Disha Roy - India - 12-07-2022

Thanks Google for suggesting PIYF when I was looking for yoga Aashram in Rishikesh. Enrolling for 2 weeks yoga training is one of the best decisions I have made. This has been a real game changer for my body and mind. I have thoroughly enjoyed this yoga training programme. Dr Dasji and Sonuji are brilliant teachers. I can't thank them enough for their commendable dedicated ...

Anuradha Sheth - UK - 01-07-2022

My experience at Patanjali Yoga Foundation was the best experience in my life. This place has a wonderful ambience, peaceful enviornment and its full of positive energy. Dr. Das is very experienced teacher, Sonu sir, Simon sir and Mandeep ji are really good at their part. And sattvik food was so tasty. If you want to go for teacher training or retreats you ought to give a try f...

Charul Lahri - India - 29-06-2022

As there are hundreds of ashrams in rishikesh to do YTT it is tricky to find authentic schools these days. PYF teachings are based on Patanjali yoga sutra, the traditional 8 limbs of yoga which is also the base of all other styles of yoga teachings. It is authentic and not commercial based. YTT here is packed with lots of knowledge including yoga philosophy, anatomy & physi...

Azze' Azmeil - Maldive (Male) - 16-06-2022

It was such an exceptional experience. I came for the Yoga and Meditation Retreat and it filled all my expectations. Dr Das, Yogi Sonu and the rest of the teachers are very professional. Food and accommodation are also great. Go for it! You will definitely love it! ???????? ------------ (Spanish) It has been an exceptional experience. I came to do the Yoga and Meditation retr...

Trini Pozo - Spain - 10-06-2022

I found my experience at the Patanjali Institute incredibly rewarding and found all of my teachers including Dr. Das, Yogi Simon and Sonu to be both authentic and auspicious! Plus, the food is delicious! The facility is well appointed and comfortable, with a clean yet old world vibe. If you are looking for some serious practitioners then this is your tribe. I wish the staff at ...

Stephen Childers - USA - 28-05-2022

About the place .. very peaceful, calm and well organized. regarding the people, they are very friendly , helpful, too kind that you will feel yourself home. it was my first time to be away from home .. and I would like to thank them a lot for giving me this amaziing lovely experience. Everything there very near to the heart. ...

Eman Metwally - Egypt - 11-05-2022

Thanks to my PIYFTTC family Dr.Jitentder sir and sonuji . Its like my dream come true since from my childhood I was curious to learn yoga in proper way where I get corrections in my yoga asanas and do perfectly what I choose to do. Now I am grateful that I got certified with 200 hours yoga teacher training course. ...

Sandhya Dhedodkar - India - 30-04-2022

I did my 200 hours TTC from here in April . I didnt have much knowledge yoga before and I got to learn so much during my training which I am extremely grateful for. Sonuji and Swamiji are such knowledgeable teachers. The food was delicious there .The stay was clean and hygienic. Personally I felt Pranayam classes could have been conducted in a better way, there was more talking...

Neha Jain - India - 22-04-2022

It was a nice experience to be a part of Patanjali Yoga Foundation. Dr. Das is our Guru along with other yogis. From day one punctuality was so much important and Dr. Das let pushed our limits and made us aware our own strength. Made so many new friends and the food was awesome. It was a moment of life to be in Rishikesh. Great experience and very good place for yogis who want ...

Pragna Dhawan - India - 30-03-2022

I had a very holistic experience of yogic practices including asanas, pranyams and kriyas during my 2 week retreat program at the ashram. The teachers are well adept at teaching asana and other techniques very well. The food was nice and stay was comfortable. I'd recommend the retreat to anyone who wants to invest their time into learning Patanjali Yoga. ...

Nihar Panda - India - 14-03-2022

Patanjali International Yoga has been a very enriching experience through the 200 hour YTT. It’s not only the institute’s location at the heart of Rishikesh that’s enthralling, but also the Gurus who are highly knowledgeable that makes your journey even more worth it. Dr. Das is always available to make you realise your potential and push your limits and Sonu ...

Samta Joshi - India - 13-02-2022

Fabulous experience, Patanjali's warm and welcoming environment made me feel at home and it does have a team of some great teachers. Sonu ji with his passion for hatha yoga, Mandeep ji with his captivating talent in music and meditation and Simon ji whose vast knowledge from yoga sutras to Ayurveda made the learning process very immersive. And finally Maharaj Jitendra Das w...

Satyen Bhatt - India - 30-06-2021

One of the most amazing experience in my life. Teacher training in 2016 with corsican group. Cosy and clean bedrooms, food awesome (best vegetarian food in the world, I miss it so much), kind people, activities with trek, wild life, nature, ganga meditation... A Peaceful place you don't want leave... Thanks to Jitendra and all the staff of the Ashram. ...

Estelle Corsica - France - 30-05-2021

My experience at PIYF was life changing, I feel blessed to get this opportunity to do this training. The vibe at the ashram is just soo positive and the it’s kept very clean. I would totally recommend PIYF to anyone who’s looking forward to do any yoga training. Thank you sonuji and Jitendra ji for teaching each Asana to perfection. ...

Neha Pandit - India - 15-05-2021

It was a Great experience! The Yoga teacher training program is something that any Aspiring yoga enthusiast or teacher must complete from Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. Excellent training and a great atmosphere to learn and practice Yoga. ...

Pratik Patil - India - 15-04-2021

This school is great!!! It was amazing body, mind and life changing experience with Dr.Das. Highly recommend it to everyone who really want to live healthy, active and positive life. ...

Rostyslav Bilchenko - Canada - 15-03-2021

My experience at PIYF was extremely enriching and enlightening. The place, programme, teachers and facilities are excellent. The structure of the programme is well paced allowing enough gaps and time for yourself. The personalised attention by the teachers and staff was exceptional. I highly recommend this ashram for anyone who wants to truly learn and experience the Patanjali ...

Sajal Mehta - UK - 15-02-2021

I visited Patanjali Yoga Foundation in November 2019 at the recommendation of a friend. I only had a few days in Rishikesh, so my stay was short. Still, even in that short time I had profound learnings that have since reverberated throughout my life. Founder Jitendra made all of my travel arrangements seamless after my plane landed. There was no room left to lodge in the ashram...

Mimi Slogar Simmons - USA - 16-02-2020

I definitely recommend staying here. I stayed at this Ashram for a week and really enjoyed it. They were actually closed for vacation when I wanted to stay and they opened up their home for me and also created a custom program for me. My program included 2 yoga/ breath classes each day with a meditation and an hour of yoga philosophy. I was blown away by depth of the knowledge ...

Jessica - Canada - 25-12-2019

I came to Patanjali International Yoga Foundation looking for a place to do Yoga Teacher Training which offers an intensive, holistic program: and that is exactly what I found here in the 200 hours YTT. Thanks to all our teachers and masters we learned about Hatha Yoga as well as Ashtanga Yoga, we gained knowledge about pranayama, bandha, mudra and kriya, and we also had anatom...

Matias Bardossy - Austria - 25-11-2019

My name is Judy from Philippines, this experience is one of the best that I had. I am very lucky to have a great masters in my yoga practice, Dr Jitendra Das, Prem, Simon, Dr Sumit and Sonu. I m very proud being one of their students. I find peace in this place of Rishikesh. I love the food and I wish to come back again. ...

Judy Tiglao - Philippines - 15-11-2019

I ma Yanny from Philippines, Manila, I spend wonderful 3 weeks here at Patanjali Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India. Its my first time to attained a personal yoga training and I would say, I gained as much from spending time with such wonderful people from the opportunity to be here and be part of my life and their too. This part of my life was immeasurably in unusel ways and it ...

Yanny - Philippines - 30-10-2019

Halo and Namaste. Jitrinda. As you said Times will go fast and it did. When I was booking this course I was happy it is for three weeks, but when i was in progres I wished it was for four. Thanks again for your hospitality, support, good words every day and hugs. I came at PIYF in bad state, stressed, angry, hurted and loved by strangers. I left relaxed and comforted. I am m...

Kaska Kate Kantoch - Ireland - 15-10-2019

This is very good place to learn Traditional Hatha Yoga is taught at PIYF. You can practice asana, pranayama bandha, Kriya etc. Each Techniques are taught précised and so that you can develop the foundation of Hatha Yoga practice....

Yamamato - Japan - 28-09-2019

I would like to start by saying that dreams come true! If you really want something, sincerely and with love, all barriers disappear, and the Universe opens its doors. So here I am, in Rishikesh, in Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Ashram , taking Hatha Yoga training course. I have been dreaming about it for 7 years! When I saw my Guru ji first time, I knew that we would...

Olga Petrova - Kazakhstan - 25-09-2019

I leave with the memory of a wise and qualified teacher, an environment where being thousands of kilometers from your house make you feel at home. A very comfortable and pleasant place with delicious food and chapatis. From the ashram you can feel the energy of the beautiful Himalayas and a few minutes of you will find the holy Ganga river. But above all I am left with th...

Maria Ikonnikova - Spain - 21-09-2019

Hi I am Stefani and I just finished my Yoga Teacher Training at Patanjali Yoga Foundation and I would like to recommend this experience. This is one of the yoga halls, the teachers are very professional and always available to answer your questions. The room are simple, clean and well equipped with hot water, lockers and all you need. The ashram is well located, close by ...

Stafania - Italy - 10-09-2019

I did the two-week Yoga and Meditation retreat at PIYF and my time there was much better than I had expected: I had expected to go somewhere where I would be mostly relaxing, learning the asanas, and getting a bit more of the 'cultural experience' but actually I got so much more than that. The staff is very friendly and willing to go beyond what is 'their job' (for example goin...

Jan-Heijdra - Netherland - 29-08-2019

I participated in two weeks long Yoga & Meditation Retreat in August 2019. This foundation is serious about providing good Yoga teaching. I was lucky to be taught by teachers who knew exactly what they were talking about. Beside Yoga positions, a class on Yoga Philosophy was taught by Yogi Simon Gill. The quality of this class was beyond my expectations...but one must have ...

Ganesh Pant - USA - 15-08-2019

I had the most amazing experience receiving my training through this program. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice in the correct way while also connecting to deeper levels of the self and universe. Truly forever grateful....

Kristen Munroe - Canada - 25-07-2019

Great teachers, with professional attitude and focused on proper alignment and prevention of injuries. Facilities are well maintained and clean. Can only recommend this school!...

Katarina Dudzakova - Slovakia - 01-07-2019

I completed the 200 hour YTT in February 2019 and absolutely loved my experience in PIYF! The teachers are kind, always helpful and available any time to answer our questions. Dr Jitendra is a passionate teacher of Ancient Hatha Yoga, constantly sharing his wisdom and pays a close attention to all his students. Sole Carbone is a kind, generous and highly inspiring teacher wh...

Amelie Rondole - Hongkong - 01-06-2019

Great overall experience at PYF. It can be really overwhelming choosing a yoga school in Rishikesh (this was my second time studying here), but I can say I recommend this school! I did the 2 week yoga therapy and Ayurveda course. It was a small group of students (12) which made it a pleasant learning environment. We all knew each other well and everyone was experienced, wise, a...

Annie Martens - USA - 15-05-2019

I did 200 YTT course in February 2019, and overall I was very content. The main asana practice with Dr. Jitendra Das was really exceptional. After 3 weeks of daily intense practice  my body got so open, flexible and felt so good  as never before.  I also  liked very much yoga philosophy classes taught by Yogi Simon Gill, who introduced to us complex notions ...

Evgenia Konovalova - Czeck Republic - 30-04-2019

I studied at PIYF in Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda from March 15 to March 30, 2019. It was a great time when I studied and lived in an ashram. The atmosphere of friendship, love and kindness was here. Thank you, Dr. Jitendra Das and Tatiana for the knowledge they gave me. I love you. Thank you very much. ...

Olga Kharlamova - Russia - 15-04-2019

Namaste everyone. My name is Luisa. I come from Albacete, Spain. The Patanjali Yoga Foundation makes me feel in family and at the same time it is a very proffesional place. The facilities of the ashram are in perfect conditions for a healthy and nice yoga practice. The ancient yoga teachings provide a clear vision on what yoga is really. And the surroundings, customs and cul...

Luisa - Spain - 30-03-2019

Namaste, My name is Jose Antonio, I'm from Canary Islands, Spain. I knew the PIYF at internet because I was loocking for the ancestral aspects of the yoga. My first contact with the school was in Lliria, Valencia, were I knew the Dr Das. Once i finished my first course, I decided to came to the school in India, which is located at the gates of the Himalayas in the cradle of the...

Jose - Spain - 01-03-2019

PIYF forever has a special place in my heart! This is the place I chose to complete my first yoga teacher training 4 years ago and it has given me a very comprehensive understanding of yoga as a holistic healing science. I picked it as I wanted something more authentic and disciplined than other ashrams around the area. It was the right choice and I left with a strong founda...

Lydia Chang - Taiwan - 28-02-2019

Personally I loved my yoga teacher training experience. At this magical place I met so many beautiful souls, some of them which I know we will meet again for sure!!! The Ashram: While my stay, the ashram is under construction, so sometimes during class it was kinda noisy with the construction. and it was a bit dusty. BUT I have to say, the staffs tried their best to kept it cl...

Yvonne Lai - China - 15-02-2019

My experience with this Yoga Teacher Training was life changing and hard to capture in words. It was an extremely challenging experience, in the best way! (To be clear, this review is in regards to a satellite program held by Dr. Das in Canada, not at the ashram in Rishikesh). The teachers helped me achieve and understand things I never thought possible. It amazes me how muc...

Laura Duggan - Canada - 07-01-2019

I highly recommend Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. My training was exceptional, the teachers who taught me were very professional, knowledgeable and yet very warm which added value to my overall experience. Dr. Jitendra Das puts his heart in his teachings and the well being of his students. The program was well structured, my training did include Anatomy, I did not fee...

Marisa Gurero - UK - 18-12-2018

I lived an exceptional experience with PIYF, Dr. Jetendra Das was very generous in sharing his deep knowledge and experience with us. professional and loving teachers and atmosphere .. I will definitely come back for more courses and retreats! The food is very delicious and healthy , rooms very clean with amazing view. All the love for PIYF teachers and staff.. ...

Maya Abouchacra - Lebenon - 15-11-2018

Namaste! My heart is full of gratitude and love, my mind is full of awareness and knowledge and my body is full of vitality and energy as I write this review and the reason for all this ie Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. I did my 100 hours Yoga Therapy and 200 hours Yoga Teacher's Training there from the period of 14th Aug 2018 to 29th Sept 2018. I am writing this ...

Yamini Sharma - INDIA - 25-10-2018

I had always dreamed of studying yoga in the Himalayas, and against all odds, it happened!The course itself is the best training in authentic, classical hatha yoga I have ever come across, and exemplified the full gamut of what real yoga is; mediation, bandha, shatkarma, mudra, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, and not just asana... This has been one of the most transformative e...

Anna Purna - UK - 02-10-2018

I attended 200 hours Yoga teachers training at PIYF during Sep 18. An extraordinary institution. The teachers and staff are like Gurus and so helping and comfortable. My each moment there is memorable. Food, accommodation and overall environment of the Ashram was superb. The training schedule is nicely worked out with many outdoor activities. They have transformed me from a sim...

Rupa Ghose - India - 28-09-2018

Lovely place with very intense course. Dr.Jitendra Das a great Yogi and he sharing with us his experience and knowledge very openly. I Ashram is very clean and peaceful. Food is clean and very simple, easy to digest. I had my 28 days have and feel happy with everything. Thank you for the love and care from all teachers....

Svitlana Tvardovska - Ukrain - 10-07-2018

Meravillosa experiencia en Patanjali yoga Foundation,immersa en el acenstral estilo de hatha yoga, aqui he encuentrado mi paz, mi fuerzas y mi determinacion!! El lugar es muy bonito y lindo, lo staff atento, eficiente y compartiendo siempre una radiante sonrisa, la comida sabrosa, nutriente y como no biologica y conciente! Los profesores stranmiten profundidad, seriedad y mucha...

Sara Pani - Italy - 25-06-2018

I’m Meeyoung Kim from Korea. I’m a trainee in 200 hrs Yoga teacher training course in PIYF. I’m spending very special time to experience real Hatta yoga. All teachers including Guru Gi, Dr. Das, are dedicated to teaching traditional Hatta yoga. Curriculum covers overall yoga practice, not only asanas, but also pranayama, kriya, and meditation. Even we sometime...

Meeyoung Kim - South Korea - 15-06-2018

My experience with the YTT in India and in Canada has been way more than expected. Both, as a student and also working with Dr. Das as a teacher. His vast knowledge, professionalism and great kindness and compassion, are key components to his teaching and his personality. After studying and practicing yoga for over 25 years, I can say that Patanjali International Yoga Foundatio...

Soledad Carbone - Canada - 29-05-2018

I have been dreaming to come to Patanjali International Yoga Foundation for a long time. The key part of PIYF work is a responsible balance in full respect for the ancient traditions of yoga. The compressed curriculum RYT 200 multilateral and cover all the needs of basic yoga education. However, it can be hard sometimes physically, as well as mentally. Ultimately, however, e...

Anna - Russia - 15-05-2018

It is really a nice experience to study Ancient Hatha Yoga at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation for a month. Everything here are all around ancient atmosphere. Beautiful building with neat & clean room, vegetarian food is delicious, clean and hard working staff, many mysterious God sculptures in the Ashram. When I met my Indian yoga instructor he taught me ancient yoga a ...

Rose Song - China - 26-04-2018

Studying yoga at PIYF is definitely one of the most amazing experiences in my life. A great teacher-student communication, well structured educational program that gradually covers all basic aspects of yoga teaching and self-practice process, effortless and warm environment in the ashram, helpful and friendly staff and amazingly delicious fresh sattvic food that was prepared wi...

Regina Kokieva - Russia - 19-04-2018

I have had a wonderful experience during my two week retreat at the Patanjali Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India. Dr Jitendra Das has a Wealth of knowledge which is shared both in and out of the Yoga shala. We also had unconditional support and guidance by Veronika. In between gaining invaluable knowledge and applying a strong yoga practice my belly has been filled with the most ...

Chafkin Shannon Kayla - Australia - 14-04-2018

I am Adriana from Romania and living in Japan and I joined the 200 hours program in February 2018. "My 200 hours yoga training program was a great experience, I really enjoyed the program although it was very intense. The teachers were very well trained, well prepared and gave plenty of advice. The morning lessons were very organized and structured. The afternoon class was ve...

Adriana - Romania - 05-04-2018

Namaste! I’m Oscar, I’m from Colombia, and I’m taking a teacher training course of 200 Hour in Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, It has been a enrich experience for me about personal growing and deep knowledge of yoga. I have known the roots of Yoga and its function for the society. Rishikesh is a beautiful place where you can see the context and where ...

Oscar - Columbia - 29-03-2018

I have enjoyed my time at the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation and would recommend its programs to anyone serious about growing their personal practice or honing their skills as a yoga instructor. I did a lot of research prior to registering for its 300 Hour RYT course. I feel confident that PIYF offers much more that the typical 300 Hour course. There is a strict schedu...

Kelsy Livic - USA - 14-03-2018

Hi, I’m Maria from Ukraine and I live in Czech Republic for four years. The decision to come to India for yoga retreat was spontaneous and I was waiting for a hint. And it came. I was not looking for some other school or some global research of yoga schools. Just knew I’m going to the right place. It was true when the first evening we (people who practically don&rsq...

Maria Rokhas - Czech Republic - 14-02-2018

Under the care and guidance of Dr Das I have learned not only how to properly facilitate and adjust students in a yoga session, but also how to personally release historical barriers, live in the present, and adopt a yogic lifestyle. The comprehensive course here at PIYF has fused ancient text and modern day living into a thorough, easily adaptable experience and I look forward...

Miguel Eguia - USA - 18-01-2018

From the first moment when I entered into the ashram Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India I liked it. The philosophy about yoga, the practice asana, Bandha, Kriya, Pranayama and mudra also practicum, the rules and discipline, everything in general I liked so much. Finally I found a yoga Teacher training centre as I always imagined it should be. Theory was well explained and getting ...

Maria Rosa - Spain - 10-01-2018

I have not enough words to say thank you to Yoga teachers and team of Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India and to Russian Yoga Teachers . To thank to all the people who make possible the course, to thank the place Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India and the universe for meting Amba Dugo and been able to have such an experience. I feel that it has been an importan...

Sandra Ibarra - Spain - 28-12-2017

An amazing and very enriching experience at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India and with Russian Yoga Teachers which is interesting to learn with them. My experience of yoga Foundation Rishikesh India is unforgettable. I have learnt a lot in such a small period. I would try to keep practicing and teachings from each and every one who took part of this Yoga T...

Yanina Fanali - Argentina - 26-12-2017

My experience doing the 200hrs YTT at PIYF Rishikesh India was better than expected. So much knowledge acquired in only 21 days. I learned so much about alignments on asana, about corrections and how to structure a proper class focusing on energy centres and keeping a good flow and balance. Met so many lovely people, the nicest staff, the best teachers and had some tasty satvic...

Gabriel Hack - Brazil - 25-12-2017

Staff is amazing, friendly, nice and kind at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India. Russian Yoga Teachers group was amazing and interesting to learn with them. Morning Yoga lesson with Dr Das was always really good, I liked a lot. Theory classes were really interesting and live practical which is given be Dr Das of Yoga Foundation. The food of ashram was amazi...

Cristina Di Cola - Italy - 23-12-2017

The course Yoga Teacher Training at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India has felt really good and very well created according to the days we had. I had an injurie at home in Spain before coming to Rishikesh India, so I go back with a lot of willing to come back with my shoulder injurie fixed and a higher English level to understand international yoga teachers...

Salvador Hurtado - Spain - 22-12-2017

I had a wonderful experience at PIYF for 300hrs Yoga Teacher Training course. Dr Jitendra Das is a ver dedicated Yoga teacher, a wonderful human being, and has always been focused towards the growth of his students. His teaching style always make students interested in learning yoga asana, pranayama, kriyas, bandhas, meditation, etc. Ms Amba Dugo, an associate and teacher of PI...

Sunil Khanna - Australia - 21-11-2017

First of all Patanjali International Yoga Foundation is not for people that just want to have fun. It is very serious work. You actually learn what yoga is all about. So if you are looking for fun only, this is not the place for you. I love the teaching. It can be strict at times but that really helps to improve. The food here is outstanding and very healthy which give you this...

Morlon - Germany - 21-10-2017

I was looking for the traditional hatha yoga I had studied in my teens and was very happy to find the perfect place for this. It was amazing to be in India and to stay at a safe place where the room, board and classes are well provided. I learned so much and in addition to a thorough intro to yoga practice and theory, enjoyed the helpful staff and the truly international group ...

Kathay K - USA - 07-10-2017

I think so I really enjoy my training with Pantanjali International Yoga Foundation. We were really well taken care of during our time there. Also, teachers were really there for us to help us go further in our practice and evolve in the path of yoga. It was an amazing training to help us improve, but also a life changing experience. There is definitely a different me that went...

Myriam Dussault - Canada - 30-08-2017

The Patanjali Institute is in a wonderful location: easily accessible and close to amenities. The building itself is beautiful, bright and clean. The teachers were top notch and much of the teachings have been implemented into our daily lives. The yoga classes were challenging and the teachers very helpful. The food at the ashram was so good and each meal was prepared thoughtfu...

Sukh Shack - Canada - 19-07-2017

It's very rare to find a Yoga Teacher Training programme which delivers true authentic Yoga. That works on all levels of the human system. I am very happy I found this Yoga Foundation and now I will be able to confidently and with clarity to teach this Yoga where ever I go. ...

Manas Sharma - USA - 15-09-2016

My experience in Yoga Teachers Training course has been really positive and enriching. Dr Das you have been very generous with my teaching that will best forever' much warmth both peers and the entire staff of the ashram. Now I have the task of putting into practice what they have learned and all their knowledge. Thank you very much! ...

Liliana - Argentina - 11-09-2016

Thanks for all course days; you have been taking care of us. Thank you for all the lessons you taught us, knowledge you shared. The past four weeks had been unforgettable experience in my life. I feel so lucky to study here and having you a yoga teacher. I came here to study yoga; I'm going home with happiness, positive energy's in my heart. Something I have never expec...

Tachinee - Thailand - 21-08-2016

My days in the foundation were beautiful! An Unforgettable experience! Facilities were very comfortable and excellent. Very healthy and varied news but the best was all the information provide, this incorporated knowledge are endless. Excellent! Thanks to all the staff, always so attentive and pre disposed. Thanks to PIYf to provide all this knowledge, responsibility and dedica...

Paula - Argentina - 18-05-2016

When I plan this travel, I never thought how deep and helpful could be this experience. Now after these weeks I have found not only technical aspect, theoretical information was many need knowledge of yoga and me. Try to answer who I'm? Sure next week's many thought will come and will help me in my daily life. Thank you so much for your kindly and homily spoken knowledg...

Ruben - Argentina - 01-04-2016

I did my training with Dr Das 3 years ago in Feb. 2013. His teaching urged me to learn more and more and pass the knowledge yoga workshops with Dr Das at my place and my students are very enthusiastic about his teaching. Therefore this year I organized for 9 of them to come to his ashram in Rishikesh. All are delighted. Moreover as Dr Das always proposes new techniques. I again...

Isabelle - France - 20-03-2016

I came to PIYF without knowing what was exactly going to be my life like for the following three weeks. All I knew is that I wanted to learn yoga from the real source. I knew I wanted to be safe and feel comfortable. I arrived to PIYF and since the first moment I felt welcomed and at home. The Yoga training is very intense requires the full attention of all your senses. But the...

Sole Carbon - Canada - 23-01-2016

I came here to find a healthy way to live my life and to find inner peace. Sometime I had duality with my emotions, confronted to my old and present attachment. I learn a lot about different ways to achieve my goal; I'm on the good way to find what I was looking inside an outside. Yoga was the only moment that I can feel peace in my mind, and now, I know why my experience w...

Julie Demers - Canada - 06-01-2016

"Dr Jitendra Das from Patanjali International Yoga Foundation is highly recomandable as a yoga master, the teachings on yoga are brilliant as you get the essence of what yoga means and how does it work on practitioners if practiced in the good way. You'll get the best quality information, adjustments, corrections, philosophy speches and much more. They save the ancient...

Amba Dugo - Spain - 22-11-2015

Training has high quality For the many subject and practice, time is short But sufficient Good organized, time schedule Very good basis for a teacher: Set of asana, pranayama, bandha, and mudra Structure for setting a yoga class Yoga Das is friendly, relaxed and work in a good diesoline way I learned many things what I need as a yoga teacher and enjoyed the training very much. ...

Adam Philipson - Holand / Netherland - 21-11-2015

From the start until the end. It has been inspiring, amazing, joyfull, meaning full, and a journey. The structure of the lessons daily is perfect adjustment to try personal level, back ground and capacity. All the theory lessons are valuable, as well as, the other lessons. Personal development in asanas proper set during the 4 weeks. The style of Patanjali Foundation is inspiri...

Mylene - Holand / Netherland - 27-10-2015

The teacher is very professional. He is very accurate in the asana and emphasizing what is the proper way and alignment. The facility is clean and tidy and by staying, eating and practicing at the same place it gives the students a focused and calm experience. A students should join the course while he/she is prepared for good serious and demanding experience and by that gettin...

Zvika Megido - Israel - 08-10-2015

I'm very please with my stay at PIYF! The accommodation is clean, the food is fresh, good, and the staffs here are very friendly. I came for the Yoga Teacher Training to learn more about traditional yoga. I have been teaching in Canada for 7 year prior to coming to piyf and I must say that I felt like a new student! The course is intensive though. The more you study, the ma...

Sean Stoeten - Canada - 24-07-2015

Thank you so much for your teaching! I have learned a lot of things about body, mind and spirit. Now I much understand about yoga than before. I feel that I have improved the body capacity, how much you gave us (me) the whole progress of small details, timing, limitations, patients, meditation etc. I really appreciate you that your teaching of yoga is really inspired for my BUT...

EIJI SATSUKI - Finland - 15-07-2015

Yoga teacher training programme and the life was great at Patanjali Yoga Foundation!! Although there was a hard course programme. I didn't understand that how the time has passed. If you want to learn about science of yoga from original sources about the asana and about all the other teaching of yoga, or just to develop your knowledge and practice of yoga, do not search for...

Hande - Turkey - 18-05-2015

I have re- learnt yoga at Patanjali international Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India. I felt like it home. I find the training very complete. I wanted to do this training for a long time and finely I came and it was even better than I expected. Just thank you and keep doing the same way. Hari om! ...

Amba Dugo - Spain - 25-04-2015

When I followed my YTT, We were around 15 Yoga Students. I felt really comfortable at the ashram. The teacher was really present to answer to our questions and help us to push our personal practice a little bit deeper, day after day. I improve my personal skills as a teacher and as students. I met a lot of wonderful people here even if sometime it was intense, I'm really gr...

Veronique Bibeau - Canada - 17-03-2015

It's my second time at the PIYF RISHIKESH and I still love it as much. The food is good and the staff is really friendly. The classes are intense enough to feel a change in your body and your mind after just a couple of days. The safety into the asana and the evening lesson alignment is the primary focus and adjustments classes. It gives us confidence as teachers. We have e...

Perrine Marais - Canada - 15-02-2015

My experience at PIYF is very inspirational. Thank you Dr Das for being such a good Teacher-Your teaching method were very start, precise, dedicated and as promised ' True to the original source of ancient Yoga Style '. I really learned a lot and feel that I have made the right choice coming here completing the teacher training programm here gives me the best foundation...

Lydia Chang - Canada - 23-12-2014

The Yoga course was very comprehensive. It covered all 8 limbs of astanga yoga and seven limbs of hath yoga through extensive reading of original text books and daily practice. The food was very testy sattvika and delicious. The accommodations were clean, private and comfortable. Dr Das was an enthusiastic patient and dedicated instructor with a through knowledge of all aspect ...

Amy Kristopher - USA - 12-10-2014

The yoga course has provided me with an excellent foundation to further my practice of yoga and asana in practice. I feel confidence that I can now start practicing to teach to gain experience in this fields. My only wish world has been to be given the opportunity to plan lesson to discuss with teachers and students. I have loved the asana part of the course however; I feel tha...

Jean - France - 31-08-2014

I'm glade that on my YOGA TRIP I met PIYF. During the studies I received a huge baggage of knowledge's understand interesting aspect of my own yoga practice and in whole this information helped me to improve my teacher level. I met here a lot of wonderful people. Everybody is friendly and teachers are always ready to answer every question. I like displace because it kee...

Koldunova Anna - Russia - 28-07-2014

I had a wonderful time here at PIYF. The food is amazing and the surrounding is clean. Dr Das is an honest, kind and through teacher. His teaching so asana is detailed and excellent! I learnt so much about the importance of life style and alignment. The course is very enriching and comprehensive. Dr Das makes sure that you understand the information logically. I suggest that st...

Serphima Lum - Singapore - 02-06-2014

I'm second time have because of well structure of teaching, light balance of theatrical information and practice. Thanks this course I am making my personal practice safe and effective and teach my students light and healthy. I'm like at home here, because of friendly students and staff. ...

Yulia - Russia - 29-04-2014

When I first arrived I didn't know what to expect. Well I met wonderful people who taught me so much about myself. The classes are really well prepared and the theory classes helped me to go deeper in my practice. During these 3 weeks, I saw a lot of improvements during the asana, physically, mentally but mostly psychologically. Dr. Das is really displin and you can see in ...

Perrine Marais - Canada - 19-04-2014

This course has been amazing! So much knowledge and information. It's very well structured. The teacher is professional and he explains and makes it so easy. I'm very grateful for coming here and to have experienced this and to have met all beautiful people. The food and accommodation was way over expectation. The chafe cooks with lot of love! If you are considering dif...

Linn Melinder - Sweeden - 24-02-2014

The comprehensive nature of this course is something. I have not come across before. It is been intense, eye opening, insightful and most of all a true joy to be part of PIYF 01-21 Dec2013. I have been let into a world I just want to go deeper into. A very 3 dimensional practice that encompasses all that I have been looking for all. It is been an incredible three week roller co...

Sunara Begum - UK - 08-02-2014

Peace and unconditional love, everything is completed now, are the main points the course brought in my life. I simply have gratitude to the great mountain, to the sun, to the moon, to the holly Ganga river, to the teacher and to the precious cook of PIYF. I feel we are a big family returned again on this planet earth and this experience is a blessing here... Thank you to PIYF ...

Alison - Canada - 02-02-2014

The course was very interesting. We got much information. The practice was understandings. I have understood how I must make right all position. - Friendly atmosphere - Very good meal - Nice rooms - Very good preparing for teaching. ...

Lyudmila - Germany - 29-01-2014

PIYF is located in Rishikesh, India, which is known as the world capital of Yoga. The energy level of the place and the school is kept very high and positive. The school is in a new building and is very clean and well-organized. Food is freshly prepared and truly Sattvic. Rooms are very clean with attached bathrooms. The daily routine is very structured and no time is wasted. D...

Ravinder Menon - USA - 01-01-2014

Two years ago my teachers recommended me to visit Patanjali Yoga Foundation Rishikesh to get yoga knowledge from the first hand. I liked it very much and decided to participate the Yoga Teacher Training. I think yoga Foundation is the strongest yoga school. Every day I opend somthing new for me. I'm not flexible but my practice become well. Theory base include the main abou...

Merienda Menard - Canada - 17-12-2013

On this course I learn a lot of interesting information about yoga, yoga philosophy and complete professional training, very good explanation. I liked everything. I'm very happy to be here. I will be glad to come back here at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India. ...

Shakirova Victoria - Russia - 23-11-2013

There was very good database of information of asana, pranayama, bandha, mudra, kriya and meditation techniques. I am very happy to get deep knowledge on philosophy of yoga. It was very structured and easy to remember it. The team is very helpful and understanding to all the needs of students. Thanks a lot-om shanty! ...

Vera Varnokova - Moscow, Russia - 11-11-2013

It was great experience! Just a month ago, my wife and I didn't know anything about how to teach yoga. But now we have lots of technique and knowledge to share with other people. As well as, we gain our yoga skill, mental, physical. We really appreciate it. The service of food was great! We loved it a lot. We realized how much food is important for us. Just several time we ...

Takeshi Takahashi - Japan - 05-11-2013

The Yoga Teacher Training Course has been incredibly valuable experience in everyway. It was so inspire to learn from a real master of Yogi Jitendra das lives and practice in the yogic path and leads by example. He put his heart and soul into his work and into structuring the training, so that we could learn asanas and much more in a very systematic way. The yogic path is a lif...

Tammy Stone - Canada - 20-08-2013

I really enjoyed my one month Yoga Teacher Training Course at Patanjali Yoga Foundation Rishikesh. I got some new information regarding teaching the yogasana and their effects on different part of the body and internal organs. The tracking to the mountains was really fun and the view from top of hill was like earth is talking. The food of foundation we had for one month was pur...

Munish - Mumbai, India - 01-08-2013

Dr. J Das from Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India has crafted a wonderful 200hrs Yoga Teachers Training Course. His teachings maintain the integrity of the Ancient yogic masters. Patanjali International Yoga Foundation is a splendid establishment for any individual to deepen their practice and gain greater insights into the life style of a true Yogi. ...

Anthony Para - USA - 30-07-2013

I appreciated a lot for the way how I learned step by step with a good thinking method the asana-the way how to teach the asanas. I liked to do the pranayama's and learned more about it the seem for the mudra;s. For not English students I had same difficulties with the lecture and the study of the bodies. I appreciated attitude and a example like a lecture for the group and...

Bea Vander Schoor - France - 14-05-2013

If you look for a serious course, if you are determined to learn and dedicated to your purpose, this is the place to come and to read and practice before you join the class and you will make confidence and awareness and feel all the benefits of yoga coming to you. Learn as much as you can and offer it back to other when you are back home. Thank you for this wonderful internal j...

Isabella - France - 09-04-2013

I really enjoyed my time spent at PIYF. Dr Das was very professional and taught a great course. I have done little traveling and found this course to be a great way to see some of India, I recommend this course to anyone looking to further their yoga practice, or become certified to teach. The food and accommodation was great. ...

Cassandra Callaway - Canada - 04-04-2013

PIYF is a very new rounded program and i have learned so much in one month! Food was excellent, and the program had great structure! Every day was different and full of information! Dr Das is extremely knowledgeable and I enjoyed my month of YTT at PIYF!. ...

Alison McIntyre - Canada - 02-04-2013

PIYF provided me with a fantastic training in true yoga practice. Practice, learning in the heart of Rishikesh was an unforgettable experience. Our group was given a very through introduction to yogic philosophy, asana practice and meditation. I loved my time here, Thank you for everything. ...

Joli Price - Australia - 15-03-2013

I want to say thanks, because the yoga training was wonderful and because thanks to that is the first time in my life that I am enjoying my job! I thought that was imposible! and it is going very well so far, I am having more and more peopel everyday, I already have 6 groups per week. ...

Manuela - Spain - 20-02-2013

Im to have found such a methodological course that gives strong and clear basis to practice and teaches. It gives a deep and practical approach and makes concepts very clear, even the philosophical ones. It was very complete and very well structural course. ...

Caro Gaya - France - 17-01-2013

Tiia, Finland It was intensive training I gained a lot of confidence in my training, sequencing and adjusting. The course opened a lot about philosophy, pranayamas etc. Im very happy that I came here teaching training was really professional. Food was good, facilities were good. I really happy and would recommend this course to others. ...

Tiia Temminen - Finland - 02-01-2013

I feel very content and satisfied about the course. It was intensive and very challenging for me in many ways. I liked the structural way of teaching asana and now I have a clear idea about create a Hatha yoga class. I think this course provide a good foundation/base for a new yoga teacher. I also appreciate very much that there is good focused on the tradition of yoga and all ...

Chiara - Italy - 29-12-2012

It has been a great experience, I never thought I could learn so much about yoga in a month, at the beginning is hard to keep on with the rhythm but as the days are passing fee very comfortable with the yogic life that Patanjali Yoga Foundation offers you during four weeks with the practical and theoretical lesson very well organized so that you can gradually learn and experien...

Manuela Matos Astorgano - Spain - 20-11-2012

I came to india and your yoga course with intention of deepening my yoga practice togather with my family, so we could follow the yogic life style for our new years 2012 with more AWARNESS, PRANA, HEALTH and HAPPYNESS. These areas have all grown in one month. we now have more tools, information, books and inspiration to grow even more! somtimes during the course i feel it is so...

Suki Burns - USA - 29-01-2012

I learned a lot this last month about yoga and about my self. I had the desire to come to India and learn yoga. The Patanjali Yoga Foundation shows me the way. The tools of my body, my minds and to my soul. All depends of me and on strong are my desires. The universe so is going to hold me out. I learned that practicing is the only way, and the answers will come. I have to prac...

Fernando - Brasil - 27-01-2012

Dr Das's knowledge and experience of yoga and the ancient Sanskrit texts on the subject is powerful. Through out the course i learned a great deal about the ancient system. This knowledge, i believe one would be hard to find on one place in such a short time. He truly has dedicate his life to the art, philosophy, and science of yoga. ...

Dalen - United State America/USA - 06-09-2011

I like so much the practical lessons of this course and the intensity of the asanas. Also the chanting and the mudras. The place is so nice and very clean and order and it helps a lot of in the practice. I love the murti of Shiva and Ganesha and the ether spiritual symbols. They create a very good atmosphere and energy. The kriya was also so interesting. May be too much theory ...

Anna - Spain - 03-09-2011

I m great ful to be part of the select group of students at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. For the second year in course. I come to learn from my master Dr Jitendra Das. It's always a life changing experience not only about yoga and its practical and philosophical aspect, but also about how to live in balance with body mind, spirit. thanks you for all. ...

Diogo - Brazil - 03-09-2011

I learned a lot about the classic, ancient roots of yoga, which is why i came to study at PIYF. The yoga shala was a sacred and peaceful place to come each day and sweet, stretch, chant, breath and learn. Dr. Das is very dedicated to the course and his attention to detail shows in every aspect. I especially enjoyed the puja ceremonies, trips to shiva temple, fresh Ayurvedic heb...

Rachel - United States America/USA - 24-08-2011

I thank God and PIYF for the opportunity to go deeper in yoga based on ancient texts as hath yoga pradipika, Yoga Sutra. I found the programme and course itself very complete and disciplined, performed by a great yoga master. The course has taught me teachings from kriya and hatha yoga to start my path to samadhi. Om namo shivay!!! ...

Sergay - Spain - 21-08-2011

I found Dr Jitendra Das of Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India the first yogi I have come across to be teachings. The full spectrom of traditional practices yogasana, Pranayama, Bandha, Kriya, Mudra, Mantra and Meditation, subtle and gross anotomy with nothing added straight from original Sanskrit text books-A recommended it for serious yoga students from wo...

David - United Kingdom/UK - 21-07-2011

I definitely recommend staying here. I stayed at this Ashram for a week and really enjoyed it. They were actually closed for vacation when I wanted to stay and they opened up their home for me and also created a custom program for me. My program included 2 yoga/ breath classes each day with a meditation and an hour of yoga philosophy. I was blown away by depth of the knowledge ...

Jessica - Canada -