The knowledge of the teachers in this course is superb. They are very wise in traditional yogic knowledge, so if you are looking for authenticity, this is the school for you. The food is very healthy. It is similar each day, but its very well balanced and filling. If you remember that you’re in a different country and not expect 5 star treatment, you will have a wonderful time. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the class schedules allow enough time for rest and studying.One tip - arrive the day of your course to the facility. If you come before it may be difficult for space, because as one course finishes, the next starts so there is a bit of overlap. To avoid any unnecessary stress, just arrive the day your course starts, even if you arrive to Rishikesh a few days before to sleep off the jet lag.

I stayed from 1st of November to 16th of December. I attained a lot of different courses and was really happy about classes, teachers, staff, management and facility. Whenever we had any problem, they tried to solve it with all their power, they were always friendly and good towards us, they cared about us as if we were a big family. Im grateful to them for everything and hope to go there again on May 2020! See you soon..

I love my experience in vedansha. I recommend this lovely place to people. In one month i lived a lot of spiritual changes in my soul... i feel more energy, vitality, confidence, less anxiety, less stress, and more light in my life... 💜 really good food and teachers! They inspired me too much.

I am so glad I chose Vedansha as the institute for my 200 hour yoga ttc. All the staff was so friendly and attentive, they truly care about you and your well-being. All the teachers are wonderful over the variety of classes you have to take and each offer their own perspective on the subject. Not only do you get an authentic yogic experience and training, but you also get to meet so many different people from all over the world. Vedansha will take you with open arms into their yoga family and open your eyes and mind to a deeper understanding of what yoga is.

I feel myself lucky, to have a chance to be here.I got even more then i was expecting.Thanks to the staff, wich is amazing

I did the 10 day detox retreat and loved my experience. The staff, especially the incredible Deepak, looked after us all so well, going above and beyond to help, particularly when a few of the students got sick - they were like caring parents! The teachers were fantastic and I learned and progressed so much each day. The food was always delicious and healthy, and our detox juices & fresh ginger tea each day were a highlight.The atmosphere is so friendly, with all staff smiling, and inspiring conversation with fellow students from all over the world. They even arranged a wonderful Christmas celebration, complete with secret Santa!Accommodation is basic, but comfortable in the centre. My only issue would be that I stayed in the nearby ashram for most of the time which was much more basic, and a lot colder, so difficult to sleep. I feel this should have been reflected in the price. I think they have added a new accommodation option in a nearby hotel, so this may no longer be an issue.

The teachers are absolutely amazing, the management and organization is poor. If you are looking for a luxury retreat, this is not the place for you. The accommodation is fine, just dont expect a hotel experience. Its not a hotel, its a yoga school. If you are ready to sweat and work hard and get more information than you can handle, then you will thrive. If you are unable to go without pizza and pasta and omlettes and different world food every day, then consider somewhere else. You will eat plain food, you will oftentimes have a cold shower, and you will learn to appreciate and be grateful for many of the things you take for granted.The photographs that you see online of people practicing outside are very misleading. There is no outdoor space in which to practice. That is on a field trip for one morning. That being said, the practice room is fine, just like pretty much all the other ones you will find in Rishikesh. Its on the roof so great views.

Thank you Vedansha team, I really had the time of my life with you. I’ve learnt so much with you in a month that I cannot wait to be back home and share my knowledge with everybody else. Beautiful people, from the teachers to the kitchen guys, atmosphere that feels like home, with music and dances, and amazing daily programs full of things to do, see, and feel. I’ve left part of my heart in this yoga school, I wouldn’t recommend anything better!Love you,Alice

Nice place! Qualitative and well informed lecture about yogic philosophy, and help you to experience life, through your own being, from a new perspective! Great enriching experience. Staff very kind and helpfull to make you feel at home! Students all come from different paths of life, and not limited to a Westen bubble but people from all over the globe. Inspiring experiences and stories are shared, all of which will enrich being and will help you find your shape in this life.

This is the worse yoga school in rishikesh. Friends dont waste your money. Dont believe on other positive reviews because this yoga school force their student to write a positive review before completing their classes.

The staff and course content here is amazing. Food is prepared with care with detox in mind and always sanitary.The accommodations are not the best in the world but I think average for the area. If you want a genuine experience to learn more about the yogic life and not just learning asana’s then this is the place.If you like very good accommodations still take the courses here but stay somewhere close. The place is really not bad to stay and I was comfortable. Peer students did not like the accommodations but I thought the attentiveness of the staff more then made up for any inconvenience because they fixed any problems ASAP. Sometimes within minutes.One day we didn’t have cinnamon for breakfast and they literally ran down the street and purchased more cinnamon for us for our meal.

As someone who has practiced asanas for many years I was amazed by how much room for improvement I had on the some of the simpler postures. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about how many avenues there are to yoga and loved delving deep in to meditation. Pranayama was also quite new to me and is something I plan to continue. I feel like my mind could explode with all of the information received in throughout the month and I can’t wait to continue my yoga journey! I’m not sure I’m ready to teach yet but I am equipped with many great new tools and I am so glad I decided to come to the homeland of Yoga and Ayurveda to start my journey!

Over all good experience. The classes had valuable information. In asana classes I was continually pushed to my limit. The instructors are fun and very helpful.Down fall to the program, slightly disorganized and wish there was more variety of food.

From Tamil NaduMust visit yoga ashram they teach what you need.. best hatha and ashtanga teachers u can feel the energy of the teachers when they are in hall.. I personally advice people who are experienced can join 300.. people who don’t have 200 they can join 300 hours directly.. they offered me.. I am blessed.. may the good force be with you ❤️

Vedansha was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I came here at the end of my one year trip around the world. I was expecting to spend two weeks doing yoga and meditation to improve my own practice. What I found was unexpected, I fell in love with Pranayama and I finally understood the real sense of Yoga through the Master, amazing Pandeyji. What can I say? Teachers are great, food is delicious and staff is the kindest. At the same time if it is your first visit in India you will need some days of adaptation and if you come in summer be ready to experience the hot Indian weather. India is so challenging as inspirational. I found here one of my best Masters and through him the Real Yoga, a big open door. Really thankful to him and all the team.

Teachers are excellent. Management could use more hospitality training, but experience was good over all.

It was amazing. Perfect room, teaching and staff. I made good friends, I really miss this place and I want to comeback.

Lovely experience! Wonderful teachers! Thank you!

My favorite class was the pranayama class by Pandeji, the founder of Vedansha. He combines the ancient techniques with modern logic.

Vedansha has some of the best teachers and instructors. I felt like I’ve gained a whole new respect for yoga, learning more about the history or yoga and being in the birth place of yoga (Rishikesh) has been a very spiritual experience for me as well. Ive learned a lot more about the power of the breath, used in a practice known as Pranayama, which has helped me to activate my breath and I believe this practice is everything for increasing energy and improving overall health as well. I plan to bring this back to my studio in the United States, where I hope the Western part of the world will start to catch on to it. Thank you for my time here!

I came to study Yoga in India so that I could be immersed in the traditions of the practice.I received exactly that, the philosophy and pranayama teachings from Pandey Ji was what I came searching for. Pandey Ji answered each and every question with knowledge, humility and love.I did not come here to receive another Western Interpretation of Yoga. I have much gratitude for each of the teachers sharing their own unique gifts through the language of Yoga.

Vedansha is an exceptional place- not just because of the location or the programm but above all because of the authenticity and dedication of the people involved in running the centre, which allows you to completely immerse yourself in every aspect of the Yoga philosophy. Im certain that I was able to make the most of my experience in Rishikesh there and have taken a lasting benefit from it.

I learn a lot in this course, the teachrte have sk much to share. Accommodation is very good.

My experience in Vedansha was great. It was my first yoga teacher trainning program, so I think that my knowledge and skills increased considerably, either physical practices or theory. The stuff was the best, Deepak and Jyoti made me feel like home or even better. Always welling to help you, make you smile or arrange anything you require (realisticly talking). Also mention Manu and Jagdish for their kindness. Awdesh and Sandy, great teachers. I enjoyed a lot ashtanga practices, so it was my first time in this field, fantastic teacher.Food was great, just that, we westerns are used to have more variety daily. Lets say the last week of my course was tired of the food, but they are kind enough to try to make new things like pizza night. Also, you have plenty of cheap places around to eat out. Location is good in terms of proximity to the center. But I would prefer hundred time more to live near to wildness, nature, quiteness, etc. Just my own preferences.Summering, danyawad :)See you soon.

It’s been two months now since finishing the 300 hours Yoga Therapy Teacher Training with Vedansha Institute (February 2019 batch). I’ve been reluctant to write a review and share my experience since my feelings were and still are mixed.On the positive side, I found the teachers to be experienced and good, the staff helpful and friendly. We were offered a good and clean accommodation, freshly prepared and versatile meals, interesting excursions. The classes schedule was intense but doable, as we had enough time to rest. The curriculum was well balanced, although I think a more gradual approach in introducing certain concepts and techniques would be more beneficial for the students, especially when it comes to pranayama. Some of the students were quite puzzled when they were asked to do a certain breathing technique, retention or a bandha, for example, quite early in the course, without prior explanation.The philosophy classes were very enjoyable, and I could only compliment the Anatomy and Yoga Therapy teacher.However...When I was applying for the Yoga Therapy Teacher training, one of the conditions to participate, was to have had completed 200 hours YTT. It was natural for me to conclude that the lectures would be on a higher/deeper level. “Intermediate level” was also mentioned in the description of the course, as well.However, I ended up in a 200 YTT group, repeating what I have already learned during my 200 hours of training last year. I had only 2 classes related to the subject of Yoga Therapy. Not only that the level of the training was not intermediate, but the course was also far from 300 hours of lectures, as well.Other students had the same or similar experience. Whoever came to the school, regardless of the course that they have chosen, 300 YTT, 500 YTT, 50 YTT, 100 YTT, Meditation, Pranayama, Astrology… they were all put in the same group, listening to whatever was on the schedule for the 200 hours YTT group, with only a few subject related classes. That meant, for the 500 YTT students, for example, repeating basically the same things for two months. That made some of them leave the course after the first month, with certain difficulties with the management. Some of the 100 hours YTT students, as another example, ended up listening to the last week’s lectures of one batch, and the first week of the next one. You can imagine the cohesiveness and the usability of the acquired knowledge. There were also cases when the management didn’t even know what course some of the students were there for, so they just put them in the 200 YTT group. So, these students had to “fight” for the subject-specific classes.Put shortly, beside the 200 hours YTT, the rest of the courses were not specifically tailored.Also, the certificate I got after the completion of the Yoga Therapy Teacher Training had all the logos of the major international Yoga organizations, including the one of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), but it turned out it is not recognized by any of these. That is quite misleading, unfair and probably not very legal.I should also mention that it was very loud. There were several buildings under construction around the school, and very often it would interfere with the lectures. Some of the classes, like meditation, for example, didn’t make sense. The noise was simply not conducive to meditation. The food quality was often not satisfying for some of the students, and they chose to eat outside, but that’s a personal preference.I hope that this will not be understood by the school as “stabbing in the back”, but rather as constructive criticism and feedback. I hope that they will use their potential to spread the knowledge of Yoga and give the students what they have applied and paid for. And lastly, I hope they will not turn out to be another money making “school of Yoga” with only financial gain in mind.My deepest gratitude to Vedansha, as they gave me a really valuable experience.

Positive aspects: I had a nice 7-night stay at Vedansha. Most of the people are nice, the yoga lessons are nice (meditation was a bit strange for me) and food is sometimes good, sometimes tourist quality.Negative points: Its pure business, which I understand. I had signed up for an 8-day silent vipassana meditation. The reason I booked Vedansha was that the 10-day Dhamma vipassana meditation (the original worldwide vipassana community which runs on donation) was fully booked so I couldnt participate. I thought Vedansha could offer me the same experience. It turned out I was wrong. If Im the only person doing silent meditation in an environment where theres tens of other people doing different courses (yoga, detox etc.), socializing and talking with each other, one can imagine its pretty hard to be silent. The first day I was put in a place where people are under the same roof, being a pretty close community. I told the manager that its really hard, if not impossible to practice silent meditation here, where Im also attending the same classes as other people. The second day, I was moved to another place where theres less people, but where still, no one else was doing the same course as I was. I was also told that they will tell everyone that Im doing this course and that people should not disturb me. In theory, its possible, but in practice, well, you can imagine. I tried to follow the schedule for the second day but it was absolutely not possible. I talked about my issue with the manager. I knew he understood full well what I wanted and what my difficulty was, but because this is business, he didnt admit it. He kept on telling me that if I can control my mind, I can complete my course. So basically he didnt want to give in and say, yes, its hard here. If I can have a word, its basically impossible to do this course here. And even if I couldve done it silently and followed the schedule they gave me (which, by the way, is far from the original vipassana meditation schedule), Im pretty sure I wouldnt have felt like Ive done a real vipassana course.After 2 days I decided to give up on the course and just take part in the lessons I felt like going, as well as socialize with other paying customers. I had a good time, even though I couldnt get an experience I was looking for. I payed a lot for this course ($270) and I felt like I was fooled. And I hate to be fooled. In my opinion, they should not offer something they cant give to a paying customer. This is why, I cant rate this higher than 2 stars.

Initial 4 star, I will provide robust review after some contemplation time.

Me and my boyfriend visited Rishikesh for some days and we decided to participate in detox yoga retreat and me in Yin Yoga Teacher training. It was amazing experience, teachers especially Sonu, Pandey ji, Deepak are very knowledgeable. The education is going very smoothly and interesting. Theory as well as practical classes were very good, much more as expected. I did my 200 h TTC already in India some years back, but in these 10 days I learned so much. Great thanks to all staff for wonderful time and ability to learn so much.

Had a wonderful experience at Vedansha! Learned a lot of techniques that I will carry on in my daily life! Hope to come back in the future! Pandey Ji is an amazing philosophy & Pranayama teacher. Definitely reccomend this training!

The teachers at this yoga school are excellent, would definitely recommend coming to this school for your 200 hours teahher training to get a real grasp of what yoga really is.

Amazing place for learning vedic lifestyle and YIN Yoga.I did mt YIN yoga ttc in Vedansha and can confirm professional approach with perfect explanation of subject and huge experience of the practical part. Anatomy, asana theory & practice, pranayama, meditation, sound healing, all was very good. Accommodation is good basic, but everything what you need is there. I miss my favorite masala chai and morning pray. I will keep my practice in my home country. Pandey ji you and your staff are super!!!! God bless you all.

Amazing and knowlegeable Tibetan Sound Healing and Yin Yoga Teacher Training.Great thanks for all staff. I enjoyed by classes in theory as well as practice . Teachers are very knowlegeable with much passion. They are professionals of what they are teaching. Great Thanks for Pandey Ji, Deepak. I could exerience such a deep state of relaxation during the singing bowls course that never had before. Its amazing experience. Thanks.Meal, accommodation all is fine. I plan to come back in near future with my family

I had an amazing time with the Vedansha team. I came here for my 300h YTTC and I really believe that I found the perfect place where I could’ve done my course. What I received here was more than a training on how to improve my knowledge and teaching skills. It was a real training for how to have the best life and a profound experience of connecting with myself.I can say that one more time I learned how to live and how to enjoy the life that I have. It was an experience that empowered me and taught me more about how to accomplish great things in my life and to in the same time to maintain the balance in all ares of my life. I felt that every class brought more value and light in my understanding. I overcome my limits, I improved my knowledge, I gained more wisdom, I reached new meditative states, I am more aware of myself and I have wider vision about my potential.The staff is composed of amazing and beautiful people. I learned something new from every teacher and every staff member. I appreciated the professionalism, the fact that they took in consideration differences between students and their needs and that they were open to hear every voice. All the activities we had made our experience complete. I really enjoyed the food. It was delicious! One thing that really made a huge difference for me was the feeling of being part of the family. Overall, I can truly say it was a luxuriant experience for my soul. I can’t wait to come back. I really recommend the place!

Upon my arrival, one of the Vedansha trustworthy taxi drivers (traveling alone as a female, is good to know that youre dealing with people you can trust) picked me up and waited for me outside Dehradun Airport welcoming me not only with a sign with my name written on it, but also with a big warm smile on his face. Circa 45minutes later, I arrive at the awaited location - Vedansha Yoga Academy, there I was also greeted warmly and assisted with my luggage immediately. Warm smiles everywhere, even from the attendees/students who some had also just arrived for the December 2018 YTTs. And as the days went on, it just got better and better. The Coordinator/Supervisor DEEPAK, what a marvelous soul he is! Sometimes I thought there were more than one Deepak since hes everywhere, doing everything and answering all your questions at all times, and with you on all excursions - Thanks a million DEEPAK!! The Manager Alok, great and also very helpful! The kitchen staff: Deeleep, Baba, Babloo (so sorry if I misspelled your names) all so sweet, always smiling and always cooking the most delicious and healthy vegetarian foods with the highlight of many of us there being their everyday fresh made ciapatis! Fresh ginger tea all the time as well. Missing it all! Accommodations at The Center are simple but surprisingly comfortable (just give yourself 2 to 3days to get used to your very firm bed ;)). Although now, they just opened a new facility which I saw on my last day there (thank you for taking me to see your new location Alok!). The beds look more comfortable, some rooms have marble floors looking very fancy, new toilets and rooms even have tv sets. It looked great, but I prefer it simple and more Ashram style.In completing the 300HR Yoga Therapy Teacher Training, I must say Im super satisfied with every aspect of this training. Teacher/Dr.Hemlata; Superb! She is so knowledgeable in all her subjects, Yoga Anatomy, Asana Practical, and Yoga Therapy with a great sense of humor and loads of patience. Hatha Yoga; Teacher Sandeep, Incredible! He is powerful, serious but at the same time funny and brings you into levels of your twists, stretches all postures that you thought you could not do or reach. Alignment of postures, Teacher Vikas; good, but could be a bit more enthusiastic. Meditation; Teacher Lakhiram, fantastic! So engaged and fun with introduction of different types of meditations, with a soothing voice to bring you deep into your meditative state and surely to connect with your SELF. And last and most importantly and definitely not least is Dr. Sanjeev Pandey Ji, with his extensive and masterful teachings of Pranayama and Philosophy (my highlights of the training). I thought I knew Pranayama, and I thought I had done Pranayama before, but no... I had not, for I had never connected with the inner SELF in me as I did during his classes. He is TOP NOTCH/THE BEST and a Master of his teachings. What I experienced personally I cannot put into words, so I leave it up to you to live your own experience during his classes and enjoy the inner journey he takes you on. First he cleanses you through all his transforming Pranayama techniques, and then through the repetitive chanting of the sacred AUM/OM followed by sitting in silence, he brings you to meet your real and pure SELF. He delivers the slogan from his Academy - Connect with yourself - each and everytime and with no doubt brings you to realize that there within us is a better version of us, our higher SELF. So put your selfies aside, and embark on this marveling journey to discovering and connecting with your True SELF. An exalting and beyond our material bodies and limited minds experience! I call Vedansha - The Fountain of Youth and The Well of your wellbeing.Thank you all, the entire VEDANSHA TEAM (even those I do not mention here) for all your attention, all your great efforts and for making me feel at home while away from home. Will keep you all always close to my heart. NAMASTE, Felicia R.

Vedansha is a good retreat to go, it is slightly out the way of the most urban areas of Rishikesh - I have seen some other retreats that are slapped down in the middle of a concrete jungle without a conducive atmosphere for study.The yoga class sizes are small and the teachers are personable so you will get the attention you need, particularly if you ask for anything. The people are good-natured and friendly.Dr. Pandaji teaches a traditional course in Yogic Philosophy through the eyes of Pantanjali and is a powerful speaker. You will receive a good understanding of it as he does not teach it as an intellectual exercise but really as a way of life.Its a bit of a stretch to say the course is a detox course. What that involves is getting a detox drink in the morning. In fact I have been to other retreats where they put you on liquids for 5 days, then raw foods for 5 days, then half raw half cooked. They still serve breads and other non-detox foods with the meals, you dont have to eat them but there is always the temptation.

My Experience in Vedansha institute it was very good; all the staff are very kind and ready to help us any time; food is preapared with deep awareness of ayurveda principles and westerness taste.The classes are held by a Experience and Knowledge Teacher and we especially enjoyed Guru-jis profound teachings; this is the right place to learn and make a wonderfull ecxperience!

I learned a lot in this school about yoga and pranayama, Im a begginer so for me everything was new and I enjoyed all clases. Awdhesh, the ashtanga teacher, is completely amazing. The staff of the school is really nice and the food wonderful!

Classes: All are very good and insightful. Except Anatomy. The teacher wasnt great at the very beginning but towards the end of the session the management replaced him with an awesome teacher that managed to catch us up with the things that we need to know.I came here with the thought that I would practice more than i used to back home, but in reality that isnt the case. Yoga practice is 2 times a day but the intensity/difficulty is less than what I used to when I practice back home, but yoga is not all about Asana. I learnt way more other things.If you are an advanced Asana practitioner, I wouldnt recommend this place because you would learn what you already know. This is a perfect place for those who just started yoga asana or intermediate.Accommodation: Simple but comfortable and very clean. We get to have our own room. The place has a nice garden overlooking the hills of Rishikesh.Food: Most of the time is really good and makes you feel good. Sometimes is a miss when they just serve you soup with another soup or just potatoes but this is rare.Daily Schedule: Not as strict as other YTT centres. You start the session at 6:30 and finish at 6:30 in the evening. It may seem like a long time but time actually flies. Once a week they take you to nice excursions too.Staff & Faculty: All very friendly, kind and very helpful. They are like my Indian family!

My life changing experience with Vedansha was unforgettable. So warm and nice people, very good classes and knowledgeable teachers. i did my vipassana course, it was challenge for me at the begin, but because of support of the staff I felt very balanced. Great thanks for your help Dr Pandey Ji. I came back to vedansha after 1 month to complete my prenatal yoga ttc.. As a previous course this was amazing and very knowledgeable. Theory and practice, ppt presentations, use of props - all these make the course very fruitful. Great thanks

I decided to go to Rishikesh, to Vedansha for my Yogateachertraining and i expected to lern a bit more about Asanas, but what i got was so much more! Im verz happy that i did choose Vedansha. They gave me so much knowledge, support, love, food, help...! I did feel like Im part of a big loving family. Thank you so much for everything! Ill defenitly come back soon

I had the BEST time at Vedansha! It was just perfect! Wonderful place with wonderdul people! Very grateful for the knowledge, the continuous support, the fun times and the amazing food.Special thanks to Abhishek for constantly going above and beyond expectations to fulfill all our requests! Pandey Ji is an amazing Guru with precious knowledge, his teaching has changed my life, and I keep practicing, following his guidelines. Special mention for his beautiful family too (Prapha, Vedansha, Vedika). The teachers are wonderful with great knowledge. Thank you Sonu and Rahul for teaching us to coordinate breath-body-mind through Asanas. Thank you Deepika for the divine mantra classes (what a beautiful person inside and out). Thank you Sandeep for your extra care and knowledge.Thank you for the relaxing massages Laxmi. Thank you for the delicious food Sohun, Ravi, Dilip... yay, I wish I could remember everones name 😉Last, but not least, thank you for Dr. Natalia for connecting and creating the positive vibes to make it all happen from application until the goodbye, as well as for the lovely chats and dancing fun and for the cute puppies Shera and Leo. ❤I love my Vedansha Family! I would highly recommend this special place to everyone from all over the world! Im looking forward to see you all again!Namaste! 😊

There are always some hiccups in any situation in India, but the knowledge shared by the teachers, particularly Pandeji, makes everything worthwhile. Ill be back to see him, if not Vedansha.

I took a Reiki teacher raining at Vedansha and i am very happy with everything i learned. The training is not in the traditional approach, but It goes deeper in awake our abilities to connect the energy. Pandey Ji is great master, with huge knowledge of healing, yoga and meditation, special talent to teach and such good energy and humor. His classes are hypinotinzing (is really difficult to find a teacher can keep my atention for the whole class and he made it) and I learned a lot in the 11 days i was there.About the facilities, It is very basic and there were some issues, but the staff was always ready to solve any problem and also they were doing some renovations, so It might get better soon. Anyway, there are many hotels nearby so If this is a concearn maybe is possible to negotiate the trainings with no acommodation.The food was delicious and abundant (the cook is really a talented guy), masseuse therapist was excelente and all the staff was great, but i would like to say a special thank you to Deepak, a lovely boy that is a genuine manager and work hard to make every student happy, with such dedication and love that overflow.Definetly want to go back to study more.

It was very spiritual, in-depth Yoga experience. Very good traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga teachers!You will understand what is actually Yoga, why do you do asanas, pranayama exercises and will experience on your own body all the positive effects of practicing. Defenetely recommend to anyone with or without yoga experience!

Vedansha is a Great Place to Stay, with comfortable rooms and a Great View. The staff is awesome; truly I love Indian People. They are so nice, managed everything very Well! The food: Delicious!!!Teacher: well Honestly, I thought: Ok you will practise a bit yoga for 2 weeks and thats it. But the teacher (Deepeka,Sonu and Rahul)are taking their Job extremly serious. And Its not just a job for them, they love what they do. So in the end, they teached us a lot. Especially I as a Beginner can say: wow I am so fit! The Guru Panji Ji is a great teacher aswell, the way he spoke was just amazing, you had no Chance to escape with ur mind. I learned a lot from these guys. I am pretty sure it is really hard to find a school, where people teach you What they Love, What they are practicing on their own every day before teaching students. So many Friendly People all over the Place, like a small family! Natalia, you See Great! I can recommend this place 100%! You will be more Wise & more fit after a Stay at the Vedansha Institute. Much love 💋

My experience in vedansha starts when i decided to do my ttc. I am living in India but in my home plce there is no much good yoga school. I met the Pandey Ji some years back and happy to get knowlegde from them. I could reduce weight through the asana it was my main purpose. I do not want to be a yoga teacher. I just did this course for myself but i think for someone who plan to be a teacher this is good place. I reached my aim, i feel good now. Accomodation is ok, maybe for some foreigners it will be too much simple but i find its good for yoga. Its my opinion.

Dear Vedansha Team & Dr Pandey ji, I am very much thanlsful to you and ypur team for great time during my Retreat. I feel my body is so light and energised that I have power to do much things now. Dear Pandey Ji, Rahul Ji & Ashsish, your classes are very good. I like very much yoga philosophy. Would like to stay more with you, but need to come back home.

Dear Vedansha & Mr Pandey Ji, thanks for wounderful classes and my Kalsharp pooja. I did not learn yoga before, but all what I learned from you was really great and unforgetable. I am so happy to get real himalayan yoga knowledge from You. Thanks for super pranayama class and your suggestions in meal. Now I feel better.

Amazing asana teacher. Food is always the same things and bored.

Hare Krishna!!Vedansha is a better place for learn yoga in Hrisikesh and Pandey ji is a wonderfull and wise teacher..By Charu.

I was few days in Rishikesh and found Vedansha school with Ashram. I took drop classes of Pranayama, meditation & asana. Very good knowledge and warm atmospehre in Ashram. Thanks dear Teacher Pandey Ji for wonderful pranayama class and astrological consultation! I will come back next time.

Very interesting explanation, Thanks much for your education, want to come to Rishiskesh to learn from you more!!!

DONT take massage nor cooking course with this ashram PERIOD.

Less ego, less complaints makes a world more happy!

Unprofessional management, unfriendly and disrespectful staff.

One of the best institutions in my lifeLovely people lovely experience 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Everything was amazing: the team, teachers, accommodation, food, location!

Nice place.

We spent a month in Vedansha and did the 200 hours of teaching. It was a wonderful time, the teachers are very knowledgeable and the staff are lovely, always ready to help. The meals have always been very varied and of very good quality. Very clean rooms, with air conditioning and ventilation.I highly recommend this school and we will definitely be back soon. Thanks to the whole team !

I completed the 50 hour course in Vedansha. The teachers and all the staff are good, friendly and fun. It breathes a good atmosphere and I have been very comfortable. Thanks for everything!

Vedansha is a very good institution. There are qualified teachers and personnel. And the staff here are all friendly Definitely have to come back 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Vedansha is a very good place for Yoga teacher training, detoxification and many other courses. Accommodation is safe. Well maintained Experienced teachers Its warm here

Spent an 8 day yoga / detox vacation here and really enjoyed it! The staff and the trainers are very nice and I always felt that I was in good hands. I can only recommend :)

Attention rip off!I would like to share my experience of vendansha.For Europeans the prices seem cheap, but if you inform yourself on site and dont just naively swim along, you notice that Vendansha is doing a pure rip-off.We were accommodated in an ashram outside the retreat center, for which the equivalent of 13 € was charged.In the ashram I found out that the night there costs only 3 €!The same for the taxi transfer from the airport, which was charged $ 25.This trip costs only 800 rupees so about 8 € rip off again!The accommodation was inadequate, the noise indescribable, as the ashram is right on the main road. You couldnt sleep through the night. In my eyes you are taking advantage of the ignorance of customers who come to India for the first time.The Hatha teacher was a volleyball player and had to look at his papers during class because he didnt really know the poses.Lessons dont start on time and it seems normal for the teachers to answer the phone during the class with vendansha!The best is yet to come:I decided to leave this school! And checked into Divine Ganga cottage, where I get to know a yoga teacher. Rhaul Tiwari, he is a former teacher at the school vendansha! He was employed there for 100 € a MONTH (the teachers are also exploited)He taught me for 4 days in Ganga cottage, I learned more from him than from vendansha in 50 hours.The teachers talk a lot about karma and you shouldnt have an ego ... well, pandij the boss there has the biggest ego Ive ever seen, just puts on a huge show and thinks hes the biggest!And when you talk about karma, I hardly think that this school will have lasting success. What goes round comes round.Something positive at the end, deepika the mantra teacher is very good and natalia tried very hard.You have to pay extra for the delicious pizza, otherwise there is rice and sauce!Make your own experience, but if you are not feeling well, go and get to know the right India and better teachers!All the best, I hope the school changes its style. I have been running a dance studio in Germany myself for 10 years, and I dont think you can get very far with a style like that.And that s photos and videos were posted on the internet that Im on, WITHOUT my consent! I will get advice on this at home, and if these are not deleted, I have to take legal action against them.