Registered Yoga School in Rishikesh, India

Hatha Yoga World is registered by Yoga Alliance USA and we offer 200, 300- and 500-hours yoga teacher training courses where graduates will receive a certificate by completion. This certificate gives the opportunity to register as a yoga teacher on www.yogaalliance.org. On the last day of the course we will go through the steps to explain which information is required to register.

Rishikesh Our Beautiful Yoga TTC Location

The school is located in the heart of Tapovan in Rishikesh. The word Tapovan translates into “forest of spiritual practice” and being surrounded by the majestic Himalaya mountains with lush green nature and being close to the Holy Ganga River makes this part of Rishikesh the ideal place to immerse yourself in yoga and meditation. The environment instantly gives you a peaceful and happy feeling created by the energy from the foothills of the Himalaya and our staff who will show you their hospitality to make your stay the best. Within walking distance, you can find ATM’s, cafes, restaurants, organic stores and healthcare.

Accomodation and Yoga Studio Facilities

During the course at Hatha Yoga World Teacher Training Centre you will be staying in our newly build modern rooms for optimal comfort. Double or single rooms are available according to the students wish. All rooms have an attached private bathroom with 24/7 hot and cold shower. Wi-Fi is included and there is a 24/7 power back up. Rooms are hygienic and provided is clean bed sheet, pillow, bath towel and a blanket. Laundry service is available nearby.

Our Yoga Shala (hall) is a large space with big windows to enjoy bright natural light and the view of nature while connecting to source in your yoga practice.

Food and Drinks

Vegetarian and vegan Indian food options are freshly cooked hygienically with filter water and served daily at in our dining hall at HYW. 3 meals per day Monday to Saturday are included in the course fee. Our dishes are valued and highly recommended by previous students for its great taste on Tripadvisor along with excellent reviews of the high standard facilities and teaching. Hatha Yoga World believes the food is an important part of the course. When obtaining much new knowledge every day and practicing yoga asanas both morning and afternoon the body needs healthy and nourishing fuel for both mind and body. Yoga is much more than asanas, yoga is a lifestyle which makes us aware of what we eat and how it effects our thoughts and emotions. Ancient yogic texts recommend eating a sattvik diet. Sattvik food is light and have a high vibration which provides the body with energy. HYW serve sattvik meals to support the journey of purifying the whole being through yoga. Our talented and experienced kitchen chef cooks fresh food with passion and care. The one cooking the food should have a good energy so that the prana (life) in the food is positive. Our chef makes sure that the meals are ready at the same time every day. In Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, it is recommended to eat at the same time and at certain times according to when your digestive fire at its most. In our ordinary life, this simple act can be a challenge but at HYW you can enjoy the set meals time which naturally supports the body.

Pankaj Seth

Program Director and Head Teacher - (E-RYT 500)

At the age of 13 Pankaj began his yoga journey in his birth place, the holy city of Varanasi and when he turned 15 he began teaching and sharing the ancient knowledge of Yoga. His teaching style is inspired by the Bihar School of Yoga where he completed his first yoga training with his guru. He spent many years with different yogis to experience the yogic lifestyle. Later on, Pankaj participated in yoga competitions, where contestants demonstrate transitions, skills and alignment in asanas. Pankaj won the Yoga Championships in Varanasi held by the All India Cultural Association in 2003 and 2006.

From his past experience he developed a passion for proper alignment in the asanas and Pankaj teaches Hatha Yoga with focus on adjustments. This method allows his students to experience the postures with the full benefits. As long as you are open and honest about yourself Pankaj will train you to learn how to align yourself in the asanas and listen to your body to reach your full potential. The Art of Alignment class with Pankaj is students favorite and for a good reason. In a very detailed and practical way Pankaj goes through each of the main Asanas to learn how to be aligned in the asanas and how to adjust students.

Pankaj began working with foreigners in 2003 and has a great understanding of the imbalances in the modern human mind and body. He challenges students to overcome mental and physical blockages to help to bring back balance into people's life.

Julie

Yoga Teacher - (RYT 500)

Julie is a spiritual seeker who left her birth country Denmark at the age of 19 and found her dharma. In search for an alternative lifestyle Julie is now settled in India and has dedicated her life to share the ancient teachings and knowledge of yoga.

Julie have been taught by talented and professional teachers from all over the world with the most authentic teachings being in India. Her past studying is traditional Hatha Yoga with adjustment and alignment focus and Vinyasa.

Julie teaches Hatha Vinyasa, a mixture of holding the asanas and flowing and also Yin Yoga. She believes it is important to have a spiritual approach in the yoga practice and this way never forget the root and true essence of Yoga. The movement of Julie's classes carries a soft female energy and with a spiritual perspective Julie focuses on chakras, meditation, philosophy and breath awareness. From Julie you will also receive tools on how to create a class focusing on intentions and asana themes.

Benu Guru Ji

Philosophy Teacher

Benu is a spiritual seeker, traveler and a lover of yogis and Yoga. Benu was born in South India, Kerala. He did 25 years of modern education and accomplished his graduation in science, post-graduation in medical anatomy and basics in computer science.

In search of spiritual education and company of yogis, he left South India in the year of 2000 and moved towards the Himalayas. In 2003 Benu stayed with Swami Satyananda in his Ashram Rikhia Peeth to undergo a Gurukul tradition course. In 2007 Benu did another diploma in Yoga at University of Kerala. In 2011 he did a Yoga diploma course at Bihar School of Yoga under Swami Niranjanananda. Benu studied the basics of Vedanta under Swami Premananda for two years. In 2012 Benu did a course in Art of Living, under SRI SRI Ravishankar in his main centre in Bangalore, South India. Benu began teaching Yoga in Varanasi and Goa from 2001.

Since 2013 he has officially been working as a teacher in Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy in USA alliance registered schools across the country.

Discipline Rules for Students Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the school. If you are on fasting or absent for meals, you have to inform kitchen manager for avoiding food wastage. Always make discipline, respect teachers and follow all rules. Always be in the time, you are late means will not be permitted to join class. Clear your account of books before departure from School.

The course is non refundable how ever student can choose next available date in case of any emergency.