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Himalayan Yoga Academy
Plot 1A, Block C, Lakkad Ghat Rd, Shyampur, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249404, India
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Ca
Review №1

HYA changed my path. The experience was transformative and friendships life long. I think about Sergio and his team of masters who cared so much and guided us on the awakening into ourselves as practitioners.

An
Review №2

Himalayan Yoga Academy is a wonderful place for soul and body. Everything there is a magical...Rishikesh,air,teachers,practice,peoples,temples...The course is really able to give a complete knowledge. Very professional,friendly and magical atmosfere.

Ka
Review №3

Great range and standard of teachers and staff. We were cared for, well fed and taken on wonderful weekend adventures. Genuine commitment to turning out educated, right-thinking yoga teachers. Safe environment and loved my fellow teacher trainees too.

Yu
Review №4

Himalayan Yoga Academy truly is a great space for learning. The course is filled with exceptional teachers, and a really interesting and intense program of education. I deeply enjoyed my 5 week stay at Himalayan Yoga Academy. My Yoga Teacher Training course was an unforgettable experience in colourful India.

fi
Review №5

I completed my 240 Hour Teacher Training Course at the Himalayan Yoga Academy in March 2015. It was one of the most enriching and life changing experiences I have undergone. The overall course allowed me to face and overcome some of my greatest fears. The teachers were all wonderful as they each provided a different yet inspiring and authentic approach to the practice of yoga. I made so many amazing friends that I still keep in touch with and learnt so much more about myself during the 6 week course. I left India with a new zest to want to learn everything I could about Yoga and am so grateful for the time I had there.

An
Review №6

I completed my 240 Hour teacher training course in March, in overall, it gave me the foundation I needed in order to continue to expand my knowledge, awareness and most importantly, my practice.In the high demanded world of Yoga, your expectations are always meet by the level of discipline which highlight the trust given to the teachers.I found myself content with the results.

Sa
Review №7

Apna number updated kro pls

si
Review №8

I was here in March 2016 and Im so happy about my choice. I was actually at another school before I met Stevie from Himalayan YA. He took time to answer all my questions and explained to me in depth about what HYA had to offer. I was looking for traditional yoga with Western teachings. Himalayan gave me just that, the best of both worlds which was really important to me as I was returning to the West to teach. I had enjoyed yoga for many years but I had the knowledge lacking from my practice. I now can say that my eyes are more open to yoga than I ever imagined plus there are many bonuses to this course. Many courses dont give much teaching time but HYA gives an extra 40 hours to concentrate on just that. Classes such as vocal training to lean how to fill the room with a calm but assertive voice which is forgotten about on other courses. I felt confident to lead a class because of this practice. I have met many other students who had completed their YTT who didnt have the confidence to teach months after graduating. I am truly grateful for this. Be warned this course is intensive but you have a good support system around you plus fun trips to help you relax and enjoy it for what it is :)Loved the team and grateful for all that I have taken away with me :)

או
Review №9

The most professional yoga TTC in Rishikesh and probably all of India.Great teachers, nice and clean place, and lovely crew.Highly recommended!

Bj
Review №10

Really great teachers, great study material and the school had a flexibility for my special circumstances during my stay - highly recommending them!

Ro
Review №11

Ive been there. It was an amazing experience.It is difficult to find a good place to learn yoga. You know its only a month and a half, and it is a lot of knowledge. But this school is a truely good one.A big Russian influence make a really good and organized teaching programm (you dont find this everywhere in India! ^^).Class are very clear (even for those who dont have a very good english ;-)). Planning is intense but the time is nicely use.Teatchers there are passionate and make you love yoga more than when you start ( I didnt thought that was possible :-)) But not only.You cant change a lot in that time (even with a strong mind) but after this course you have a knew comprehension about Yoga, about you, about the life around you...At the end you are really proud of what you did and very happy to have this knew knowledge in your life. It is hard to find the right words.And you will meet people from all parts of the world loving Yoga, India, and travel like you! A lot of good vibes from all people I met there.Have a nice trip :-)!

ka
Review №12

I attended 240hr TTC in March 2016 and my experience is beyond amazing. Himalayan Yoga Academy has the perfect blend of Russian dedication for prefection, American passion for yoga and Indian knowledge of the subject. The teachers are from different nationalities so you manage to get a little good from everyone. No one could ever expect anything better of a TTC. I was the only Indian and also the least experienced student of all, but the way i have evolved during this course makes me feel happy about myself. The time spent here was honestly the best time of my life.The course is very well tailored and has just the right amout of everything that you will ever need to be able to teach yoga. We had subjects like anatomy, structural alignment,meditation, philosophy, methodology, corrections and adjustments and many more. The teachers are exceptional and knowledgeable.It was always a tiring day but you will always find the strength to go out shopping at night and you will wake up energized every morning( even at 5:30 am😂), may be thats what yoga does to you. But at the end of the course, you will be nostalgic and wanting the experience never to end. I will strongly recommend anyone to go for this course without a doubt.

ma
Review №13

Namaste , My name is merry , I did 240 h Yoga teacher training from Himalayan Yoga Academy . I learn so many things from this school. They have really best teacher KAMAL and ASHISH , They are best in Rishikesh , India. I recommend this school for all kinds of yoga practitioners.

Co
Review №14

Strong emphasis on structural alignment, which is whats missing in most yoga classes these days. I will never forget all the verbal cues and adjustments thanks to the millions of times I learned them, haha! The staff are all very knowledgeable and there was a very international vibe. I heard a lot of bad reviews from students of other programs in Rishikesh so I feel very fortunate to have chosen HYA. Plus the price cant be beat! Accommodation is basic and shared, but clean and the food is amazing. Indian flavour, but lighter and healthier. If your looking for a school in India that will give you the ability to teach Hatha or Vinyasa and actually know how to correct and teach people the poses (in Sanskrit and English)4, Id choose this school. Youll bust your ass, youll cry, but youll learn and go on some cool adventures with some great new friends along the journey.

Sh
Review №15

I had the best time during the teacher training course, the stuff made sure we will get the best teachers in Rishikesh, with a variety of different styles, (which is important as a future teacher to get exposed to).The course is super professional, I arrived to this course after practicing yoga for 10 years and Ive learned a lot about anatomy, alinement, how to instruct a class (you get to instruct few times and it is very helpful and important), learning yoga philosophy, cleansing, pranayama, meditation and visiting temples - I had a great experience.If you are looking for a yoga TTC that is professional with dignity Himalayan Yoga Academy is the place to go to.Namatse

Sa
Review №16

April 2016 (240h YTTC)My experience with Himalayan Yoga Academy definitely changed me.The 12 teachers from different nationalities, ages and backgrounds, following different Yoga perspectives helped me to open my horizon and change my own interpretation of Yoga.All the classes were interesting and covered a lot of subjects, focused in giving you the basic tools to start teaching yoga. You learn about asana alignment, body anatomy, philosophy, pranayama, teaching methodology, meditation, yoganidra, shatkarmas, etc.Classes are intense, start at 6AM and finish at 6/7PM with breaks for meals. Youll probably sweat and feel pain in muscles you didn’t knew you had, gaining strength through the course, flexibility and a better understanding of your body mechanics. You can still manage to get to know the mystical Rishikesh, her temples and shrines, food and clothing tents, see the sunset in a beautiful Ganges beach, drink some awesome fruit juices, meet interesting people from all over the world and get back to the ashram before the gate close at 10PM.Teaching classes to your colleagues is part of the program and was my biggest challenge. Got my tongue-tied a lot of times, mixed words, but after 5 weeks I realize a big evolution and understood better that teaching Yoga is a never-stop-learning life. Made some good friends that I’m sure they will be forever.The Ashram is a typical Indian building with a big dome and an awesome view over Tapovan. The shared rooms had bathroom and having a toilet was a good surprise. The food was good and from different countries, the staff very friendly but sometimes I ate out of the Ashram to eat some eggs, cheese and try different local things.I feel very grateful for having the opportunity to learn in the holy city of Rishikesh bathed by the Ganges in a traditional Yoga Ashram. The HYA teachers, my colleagues and the rest of the crew made the difference.I recommend it to any friend or anyone who is already a practitioner, wants to deepen his knowledge and gain teaching skills.Hari OM

Eu
Review №17

Great place for deep dive in yoga practice with experienced teachers, finding like-minded friends and learning indian culture. In the end of course you will have knowledge about asana alignment, secrets of pranayama, yoga philosophy and metodology of teaching yoga. Big plus for russian speaking yogis, all classes have translations. I highly recomend this place!

Je
Review №18

I had a wonderful experience in my 240-hr Yoga Teacher Training at HYA. I knew I wanted to study in India, and this program was recommended to me by my teacher in California and is known for being one of the most organized and holistic training programs in Rishikesh. The teaching staff is extremely qualified, including some of the top teachers in Rishikesh, and diverse, with some Russian, Western, and Indian instructors, which is definitely a benefit to a YTT. There is a strong focus is on structural alignment of the asanas and teaching practice, which was exactly what I was looking for, but also classes on pranayam, mindfulness, and meditation. Overall, my experience in this teacher training brought me closer to my true self, and HYA still holds a dear place in my heart.

Ac
Review №19

One of the best yoga school in risikesh

sa
Review №20

Rishikesh to Mumbai

KA
Review №21

Best Yoga Teacher Training school in Rishikesh , India

VI
Review №22

Its nice

PC
Review №23

Good

Ан
Review №24

Well, what can I say ... The best school! The best teachers! The best!

Ан
Review №25

This beautiful place has helped me become a yoga teacher! I think this is the best educational institution with which you can begin to become a good yoga teacher. Because the academy offers you different teachers and different directions. The best teachers of Rishikesh are immediately gathered in one place. I liked the mode in which every minute was scheduled for study and time was used properly. I liked the tests and exams that reminded me of my student time and helped to deepen my knowledge. I liked the care that the staff showed to us! I was delighted with the cuisine and the wide variety of dishes. I found a lot of friends in this place, with whom Yoga continued on after training! I am delighted with this place and will always advise its friends!This is a great place helped me to become a yoga teacher! I think this is the best place from which you can start becoming a good yoga teacher. Because the Academy offers you different teachers and different directions. Gathered in one place at once the best teachers in Rishikesh. I like that every minute we used for study and time was used efficiently. I liked the tests and examinations that the reminded me my students time and helped to deepen knowledge. I liked the care that the staff showed us! I was delighted with the food and a wide variety of dishes. I found a lot of friends in this place! I love this place and will always advise it to my friends!

Ks
Review №26

I decided to leave a review too. I’m the same Ksenia, she’s frozen a dozen))) I was at intensive, 28 days, I took tickets for five weeks, because I thought to try myself in the teacher’s program. The group was very large, no one warned about such a large set of participants and I didn’t find one whom warned in advance. Repeatedly approached the teachers with this question, it seems like she found the last one and Sergey made a very surprised face, it turns out that we should have been divided into groups of 25 people, but they didn’t divide us until the end of the course. All 28 days there was an English-speaking group of 20 people and a Russian-speaking group, about 60 people. At the forum at the end of the first week, as a solution to the problem with the group re-dialing, they suggested introducing interns; they attended for two days, then simply came to classes for personal practice. Classes in the morning shatkarmas, as well as the structural setting, were held in two groups together, a line of more than seventy people with tea pots for water is not a very pleasant procedure. In order to at least understand something for myself, what and where to move, I had to take private lessons and pay separately. For 28 days, there were only two classes in biomechanics and one lesson in Ayurveda, which covered only two doshas. There was not a single lecture last week, morning classes were given for practice, the entire intensive program consisted of a structural setting in the morning and class asana in the evening, thats all. What did I expect? Qualified teachers, not necessarily over, just qualified; practice under the supervision of a teacher; even if not every second, but at least some minimal attention; face to face with the carpet, I am at home. And it was just that, quietly with himself. They showed what to do, and you do, and you have no idea whether it’s right or wrong, you are alone in sorrow, you are the carpet. The teacher, even if he wants to, cannot approach, for there are many, many, many of us. So they said, there are too many of you! We shared our impressions, one of the students turned three hips from outside to inside for three weeks, then went into and out and found out what turns out to be the other way around. Why is this whole course, books and network at my place. I wanted just an intensive training program, this was promised. In my case, without certification, because I decided with my level of training it was irresponsible to receive a teacher’s certificate, how accordingly it would be irresponsible to issue these certificates to students with a similar level, but that’s not about that. approached repeatedly, and to Sergey, he flew away very quickly. They didn’t change anything. Honestly and frankly, I got the impression that everyone doesn’t care, payment has been received, most have flown in for certificates, and they won’t be indignant. Yes, I thought about changing the school or leaving earlier, but all courses start on the 1st, so I did not dare to start in the middle, changing tickets was tantamount to buying new tickets, and then, initially they promised to fix everything ... but alas, everything remained on stage promises. Although if I henceforth knew that everything would remain unchanged, the 4th week would be completely empty, and some of the material would not be covered at all, I would not stay. In any case, I had to change the ticket and fly earlier, Im not the only one who changed the ticket and flew away earlier, exhaling and relieved. Tired and upset, it’s like it’s not yoga, but still happy, she returned home. As for the conditions, it was really very noisy, the road was dirty and there were constant interruptions in water and light, sometimes there was no light for days, in the dark you get up to the touch, in the dark you go to bed. And I completely join Aliya Mashe and replenish the ranks of the inferior. Sergey, you know better who is full-fledged and who is not, because you are a yogi, and Im just learning. Although I thought that yoga does not divide people into inferior and full-fledged ... I wish you good feedback from grateful students not by order and request, but from the heart and in fact and ex-post. Thank you and apologize for the negative. With uv. Kseniya.P.S. I can answer pointwise, I will pacify my inferiority and promise not to comment adequately. I don’t answer for Masha.

Ве
Review №27

The Yoga Academy is a wonderful place where you can find yourself, develop spiritually, strengthen and improve your body, as well as gain knowledge. I would like to focus on the quality of education. The pedagogical process, methodology, practice, teaching staff are all at the highest level! After training, you feel really ready to give people a piece of knowledge about hidden India, about yoga ...

На
Review №28

We are creating the conditions for the greatest change in your life. I saw this phrase on the website of the Himalayan Yoga Academy. At first she didn’t attach importance to it. I felt its meaning when I realized what an internal transformation I had during the 5 weeks of the course. Many thanks to all, without exception, the teachers for the invaluable knowledge and experience that they share. And many, many thanks to the Academy team for the warm, family atmosphere that it creates!

Ne
Review №29

Ser koi dusra number update kro

Be
Review №30

A place where you want to return, a place that attracts and invites you to stay!I am not only talking about India and Rishikesh, as such, they themselves would not have made such an impression on me. Thanks to the Himalayan Yoga Academy and those people, friends who work there, all this together makes sense. In 2015, I decided to invest in myself))) that is, in my knowledge. She accidentally entered the academy and never regretted it. In 5 weeks I grew up, outgrew myself. So much to cram into our heads in such a short time, Yoga Philosophy and Anatomy, Asanas and Pranayama, Shatkarma (purification) and much more.Thank you FAVORITES!Sergey, Oksana, Stevie, Ashish, Surinder, Pandey, Kieran, Manager fortunately))) you are forever ....

Ин
Review №31

Magical place. Studying at the Academy of Yoga has changed my life, my perception of the world, my attitude to myself and everything around. After studying at the Academy, my heart is always filled with love, I am calm and arrive in harmony with myself. At the Academy, everyone can find something of yoga for themselves, the learning process is very well built and makes it possible to choose the most interesting areas for you in yoga (because it is so multifaceted). At the Academy, it’s nice not only to study, but also to communicate, and live, and just be. Teachers, except that professionals are also wonderful people. I recommend to go there

Al
Review №32

Very professional, caring and sincere. Great process organization and teachers! I’ll definitely come again, not only studying, but just happy! Recommend!

Ye
Review №33

The warmest memories are associated with this place😊 My great gratitude for the experience and invaluable knowledge gained here! A bunch of information laid out on shelves and received from the best teachers of Rishikesh! I recommend with all my heart😊

Ли
Review №34

Great school, wonderful guys, top-level knowledge, very cool teachers!

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  • Address:Plot 1A, Block C, Lakkad Ghat Rd, Shyampur, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249404, India
  • Site:http://himalayanyogaacademy.com/
Categories
  • Training school
  • Educational institution
  • Health resort
  • Yoga studio
Working hours
  • Monday:2–6PM
  • Tuesday:2–6PM
  • Wednesday:2–6PM
  • Thursday:2–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:2–6PM
  • Sunday:2–6PM
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