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Luis (Mexico)

During the course asana classes and pranayama were true eye opener. The course was very intense, which was good. The practical teaching, all of them were great (especially pandey ji). As they just brought all of us outside of our comfort zones and put we back in shape. The Theoretical classes were good. I loved the space and the facilities. Food in general was very good and well planned. I loved every minute of this course. It certainly changed my life. You can tell all the teachers have a lot of knowledge in their field so it is a massive amount of information inputs. Thank you guys for all your support.

Ruchika (India)

I found most useful about the training pranyama, asana, ayurveda class, alignment & adjustment. All teachers are excellent in their subject and they were all time ready to share their learning and experiences. Techers are approachable for all types of queries. I am really glad to find such teachers and school. Balance is good. Stay was comfortable. Staff is really caring and nice. All are more than ready to help. Food is execellent simple but delicious. All Great! –

Edward (Canada)

The complete 200 hours yoga teachers training program had been a soul soothing for us. Besides the knowledge of the different aspects of yoga, we gained wisdom, and the knowledge of the Indian culture, which was equally great. In the complete program, we had a learning as well as fun and adventure and we made a lot of friends too.

Tina (Japan)

The Most useful thing know how to mediate and get into the situation quickly. Teachers gave us lot if techniques. E.g. chanting mantra first and then do meditation or chant in heart while breathing when doing meditation. Every teacher has experience and teaching skills. I learnt a lot from them. Balance was good in training. My stay was pretty good. Rooms are clean and very calm and nice environment. I really love the food at Akshi Yogashala. Healthy and traditional food. Overall wonderful experience.

EVA (Kuwait)

Alignment class was most useful for me during the training. All the teachers are great and experienced. My Stay was so good and food was excellent in ashram. Thank you to everyone at akshi yogashala.

Virginia (Norway)

I cannot forget the retreat program which was planned for us during the 200 hours program at the banks of the river Ganga. It was an amazing location which brought us very close to nature. The whole program was very interesting and highly enlightening and great. All the teachers have been very helpful too.

Yara (Israel)

I Learnt a lot this month, pranayama and asana classes were great as well as alignment & adjustment and ayurveda. Everything we learnt is going to be useful when needed. The Philosophy class was great , great way to deliver it. Pranayama/meditation classes were pleasurable because of his good knowledge and great energy. Hatha and Ashtanga teachers were great and they covered the sequence, postures and series, the best way possible. Ayurveda teacher covered the material perfectly , She gave us great information in a very clear manner. Anatomy and mantra also very great and useful. Balance between practical and lecturer was great. The room was great, the environment surrounding the ashram is calm and relaxing, the people were nice. The food was great, delicious versatile food for every meal. A wonderful experience, I have earnt and gained a lot during past month.

Michelle (Sweden)

These 200 hours have been a great experience for me as I not only gained intense knowledge of yoga but also become a great human being. Each phase of the program was a new experience for each one of us as all teachers were adding something new and fresh in the class. Even in the theoretical lessons there were experiments. Overall 200 hours yoga teachers training had been a great experience for me.

Rajani Bala (India) May 2016

Everything was useful in 200 hrs teacher training at akshi yogshala. It was so brilliant and important and such an eye opner.but still if I must pick one thing only yhen it would be pranayama classes, the thing we learnt there was beyond everything that I have ever read or heard in my life. If only we actually practiced the things we have learnt, we could transform our lives up side down.. the knowledge we received in anatomy and pranayama was quiet interesting. Discovering that we have have been doing the basic things like sitting and breathing wrong all our lives. It makes us realize how little we know ourselves and our bodies and how much we need to learn. Once again I loved it all. Every teacher knew his/her subject very well. They know what they are teaching and they are more than willing to answer any question or curiosity we come up with. The best point of all the teacher is that they don’t at all judge us for not knowing something but rather encourage us to open up and ask questions. They are not teaching with the intention some how just kill time on make money, but rather they are teaching with the genioun intention of teaching us something important, sharing their knowledge. The balance between lecture vs experimental learning was perfect. My stay was really awesome. I am like 100% satisfied with everything. rooms are neat, terrace is huge, light and fans are always connected to invertor( so you could have electricity all the time), and rooms are really airy which was a huge relief in this summer. I also loved the fact that you could have tea any time you want. I also appreciate that while I was sick staff here were concerned enough to take me to the doctor. Food was indeed good and healthy, I enjoyed the food I was loved that there was no boundation or limit on anything. From a yoga point of view it was a ideal diet. All the staff is helpful and familiar that if there is something you don’t eat and we want something else, they make their best efforts to arrange that for you. I think the training was great enough itself. It was one of the best experience I have been through. Thank you!

Melvin (Sweden)

Though I had been doing Yoga since couple of years but to advance my knowledge I joined Akshiyogashala 200 hours Yoga training School in Rishikesh. These whole 200 hours had been an enlightening experience for me as there were many factors in yoga that I did not knew earlier but which I learned from the School. In the school I also learned to be a good human being and that’s a basic tenet of Yoga.

Ashley Harper (UK)

I think all the yoga classes, ayurveda, anatomy were most useful about the training. Everything together was such a wonderful mix. Pranayama everthing worked very well together. Teachers and teaching was the best part of the training. Bipin is amazing, he really takes the time to help us& with amazing teaching skills. He is so dedicated to his students. The hatha and astanga teachers were great. I am really happy with both of the asana teachers .pandey ji was great too, learnt a lot from him. The philosophy was great too. He really engaged with us & had a lot time for us during and after the class. Our mantra teacher was so lovely, a pleasure to attend her classes, was always smiling.. it was wonderful and useful balance of lecture and experiential classes. The teachers were amazing, feel very privileged to have been taught by such knowledgeable & beautiful peoples. All the staff was so friendly..food was amazing with full of variations. Students dietary requirements was listened by staff. Thank you for this amazing life changing experience

Ashley Harper (UK)

Entire training and everything especially pranayama classes were beyond amazing and like eyes opener. Also the knowledge of ayurveda is amazing, I didn’t know a thing about it before coming here! Infect I feel like I didn’t know yoga at all.. I admire and respect every teacher here because they are brilliant with what they teach or their object.. HATHA YOGA- Thank you for brilliant start of the day with ashish ji’s teaching.. ANATOMY- I am speechless teacher and teaching couldn’t have been any better. Although I want to learn more and more about yoga anatomy now.. PRANAYAMA-excellent teacher because his teachings are pure magical.. PHYLOSOPHY-vimal ji is very knowledgeable; he always makes sure that he has explained everything properly to us. I loved philosophy classes.. ASTANGA- very challenging classes but at the same time he modify postures for beginners. It is one of my favourite class.. I think it was pretty amazing balance between the practical and theoretical knowledge, since every class had us try our knowledge in practical so that was super helpful and makes these subjects more clear to me. I think It was very well organized that I don’t feel like I need anything more. So I am already more than satisfied. Thank you very very much!.. I am satisfied with everything belongs to my stay. All my basic requirement are met, proper ventilation, spacious room, many charging sockets, beautiful balcony, kind, generous, and sweet staff. I mean everything really.. food was very healthy, hygienic, simple and yet with very good taste. I loved the option of green tea anytime. I want fruits early morning in breakfast and by the end of the day I was being served some rice also in the dinner, that was really adorable of all our kitchen staff here, they are super nice.. Over all it was really a life changing experience for me. Thank you for always being open to share knowledge, it is like our teachers here are open to share all that they know. I am priviledge to learn .so all I want to say that I bow down to all my teachers. So thank you masters i am so humbled and grateful! NAMESTEY!

Viktoria brigtsen (Norway)

Most useful thing i found about training was yoga classes, anatomy, alignment& adjustment, pranayama, ayurveda. These classes were very interesting. Teachers and their teaching methods were very nice. I want to say a big thank you to the teachers, who took time to explain things to me. It was very kind when some of them did answer the question also after the class; to be honest I didn’t expect that when I came here. I found a very good balance between lectures and practical learning. The staff was exceptionally helpful and nice, and I felt that I became a part of their family. Food was delicious, healthy and with lots of fruits. I was very happy with food.

Isabel Mooney (New Zealand)

I found all the classes of Bipin and pranayama most useful during the training. Teachers and their teachings was perfect. Bipin was the perfect teacher. I really enjoyed pankaj ji’s classes, it was challenging and enjoyable. Pandey ji’s enthusiasm plus energy were fantastic. I learnt a lot in pranayama and really enjoyed all classes. Vivek ji is a very good teacher thorough and knowledgeable. I also enjoyed yoga therapy. I was very interested in vimal ji’s classes, he is extremely knowledgeable and I have a lot of respect for him. Usha ji’s lesson were perfect. Balance of lecture and experimental classes have been very good. I have learnt a lot and have some have something to take away. It was challenging but at the time very beautiful and full of experience..it always have been nice to have such kind of delicious and healthy diet. Kitchen and staff was lovely. They are all amazing and I am grateful for their kindness.

Denise (USA)

I found staff and teachers knowledge , experience and willingness to answer question most useful. I thought all teachers were great and passionate. They presented the information well and made sure everyone understood. I felt good balance between lecture vs. experiential classes. My staff was great. The accommodaton were above and beyond what I was expecting. The staff was fantastic. The room and private bathroom were both spacious and comfortable. The food was awesome.

Swan (Indonesia)

Most useful about training is teaching class practical and theoretical. Yoga Philosophy give me deep meaning of life. All the teachers was very professional and have ther own unique style to teach. Balance was too good about study and pratical. Overall my stay was very nice and very friendly & helpful staff. Learning yoga is about learning myself. Food was good.

Ergul (Truky)

Adjustment & Alignment an Yoga Anatomy are my favorate classes. Adjustment & Alignment teacher is a great human being, caring about learning and has gtreat knowledge. Anatomy teacher vivek ji lesson were so enjoyable, combination of anatomy with asanas. Pandaey ji has really good energy, learnt a lot from him. Hatha Teacher doing a really good job, demonsaration and connecting us was so professional.----. Everythin was well balanced. Food was good it is so simple the taste to my culture(Turkey) so had no problem.

Surya (India)

I found most useful about the course is schedule and personal attention. All teachers were execellent. Balance between lecture vs. experiential learning was great. Food and accommodation facility are excellent during yoga course.!

Katie Jorgensen (USA)

I found adjustment class to be very useful. So many ideas for preparatory poses and how to help people. The teachers and content was spot on. Balance between lec vs. exp. was great. Stay was very good. My room was great. I liked the roof tops akshi. Akshi Yogashala is a great part of town. I loved the food variety and simplicity. Couldn’t be happier.

Marvin (Mexico)

Everything was really good use even though my favorite classes were pranayama and meditation. Teachers are knowledgeable, they have much to share. I only wished they told me more about their experiences in general, their improvement in life, and the perspective they have about it. Really nice balance in lec. Vs. experiential learning. Everything is set with all examples in all general. My stay was too good it is 10/10. Food was amazing!

Max Grier(USA)

All the classes with adjustment most useful during training. These are the things I will really need while teaching. Anatomy was also great to see what happens to the body in various asana. Just wish I could get full hour with the teachers every day. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable and willing to help and answer any question. Very approachable and great attitude. Great balance between lec. Vs. experiential learning. Room was amazing! Huge bed with nice bathroom with hot water. Tea available 24/7 as well as. Meals were perfect.

Perez Emiliano (Hong Kong)

Overall the training was very useful, especially subject like anatomy, alignment and adjustment and pranayama. The rest of the classes were very good as well and it’s something I would definitely apply into my teaching and personal life also. Teachers are knowledgeable and I really enjoyed their teaching methods. Very very good preparation towards the physical practice of the course also. No complain at all about accommodation and the ashram rooms are comfortable, lean and in a good working state. Very nice food! I am sure I will apply this diet into my life even when back home.

Eden VanSpoor (USA)

Most useful in training is adjustment and alignment class. I learned so much from every teacher and it was refreshing to fell like all the teachers truly cared about the material they were teaching if we understood properly. I felt that all the teachers were very qualified and experienced. Everything was great. I love all of the staff Nitin, Rattan, Vikas and entire kitchen staffs are all very pleasant and helpful. Food was amazing! I Felt nourished and satisfied with every meal when we were treated with pasta and desserts it was much appreciated.

Erika McClung (USA)

I found adjustment and alignments class I wish it was longer, very useful. Everyone was amazing! I really loved the new perspective of all the teachers. Made me think and view the world in whole new way. I love all the connections to the world, universe, nature, people were all meant to unite and love to each other. Balance was good in lec. And experiential learning. I loved the stay! Very accommodating and helpful staff, super friendly and always smiling. Loved every meal! Good Portions

Ajay Malik (India)

I found about the training is not only useful but also necessary for yoga teacher. Teachers are so good in their job. I know about yoga only a little before come here but just because of learning in Akshi by teachers increased my knowledge. I know only asana in yoga but yoga anatomy, philosophy, pranayama and meditation are the most important part of yoga and I feel this after coming here. It was great. Lec. Vs experiential learning fully balances. Accommodation was according to the yogic environment. Healthy Yoga Environment! Food was also according to the needs can say yogic food, delicious and healthy.

Shahar Eberzon (Israel)

Every single aspect of this course gave me something in a way or another. Even meditation, which I was very resistant towards in the beginning, turned out to be something. I look forward to at the end of the day. I loved the alignments class. I felt like I was really making progress. Our philosophy class was fantasting; so many things come together and made sense after listening to vivek ji. The short classes: Hatha, Ayurveda, Teaching Methodology – really added a lot to the picture and completed the learning experience. I am so happy that I chose AKSHI YOGASHALA. It has everything you are looking for in a yoga teacher training course i.e. small group, excellent teachers and great environment to grow and develop in. It is clear that a lot of thoughts has been put into creating a well balanced, constructive schedule that encompasses many of the essential elements of yoga. The size of the class really makes all the difference when you are doing hard on learning and the fact is that the course is limited to 13 students really tells a lot about how much our individual group is important to the school. I came to this school with a very narrow understanding of yoga and I am leaving with an incredible tool-kit to carry with me on my long journey. I received full attention and support from my all teachers when I needed it. Everyone shared such great knowledge and dedicated a lot of time and attention to make sure we really understand and feel comfortable with the knowledge passes on to us. If I had to choose a school again, it would have been AKSHI YOGASHALA. Especially compared to other schools and from conversations with other students. It is clear that AKSHI has the interest of its students in mind and is maintain a very high standard for school for the students. Balance was too good between lectures vs. experiential learning. I loved the stay. LOVED MY ROOM! Incredible staff, the teachers, the program. I felt very comfortable here. Food was really great. I loved everything and I am very thankful that any request and adjustment we had were fully taken into account.

Petra Hrapkova (Slovakia)

All the classes brought me some experience and knowledge. First of all, the search , they made the classes INTERESTING, always bringing SOMETHING new , challenging, interesting. Very useful was alighmnet class , also hatha I have not known it before as well as meditation, pranyama classes, philosophy and anatomy classes also knowledge. I appreciated all the classes and the teachers. I liked the schedule; I think it was well balanced. Very happy and satisfied. I am satisfied with what I got. Food was overall very good the staff always very nice.Thank you ALL!

Fridaioini

I found most useful about the training is pranayama and anatomy classes. The classes were so giving in a way I was not prepared for. The training was surprisingly intense to have such a tight schedule for both mind and body. Teachers were amazing. Vivek such an inspiration so knowledge ad kind. May be slow down the pace of the classes to make everyone understand before moving on to something new.Pandey ji is also true soul of inspiration, I enjoyed every second of his classes. Prashant knows his asanas and how to adjust and he got a kind heart. Ashish is great teacher knowledgeable and helpful. Stay was very good great staff though. Happy nice and helpful. I loved every time meal.

Lisette Waalewjin

Useful about the training is clear explanation of all the classes and backround information about the practices . I gain a lot information in very short time .It takes more time to digest .Very good teachers with great knowledge all of them! Every has his own unique way of teaching which makes it lively the information is presented in clear pieces . I could feel that thay were teaching form the heart not for the money .Stay was very good .Breakfast lunch dinner was very nice, lots of ,choice ,great services !

Ferrer

I found most useful about the training is ayurvdeda, pranayama and adjustment .teachers was very professionals .I m very really happy with all the teachers .The balance between lecture and experiential is perfect .Amazing rooms ! Food was very tasty .

Jocelyn

Hatha, Ashtanga, Pranayama, Mantra, and Anatomy are most useful .Great teachers ,good food comfortable place beautiful environment ,great team . I have learned to be patient relaxed, smart but same time active and happy. Focused Great. Bipin is a great brain has full knowledge ashtanga and much more. I would like to keep learning and learning from him. I will always have in mind what I have learned from him. Pandey j is my guru, he trained my mind and soul. Anatomy teachers Vivek is clear, direct and dynamic. I understood everything clearly. My satya was awesome. The room is peaceful, enjoyfull, comfortable. The room bed is great with bathroom. I do like Indian food, here is a soft taste wich I enjoyed a lot. Every single meal for me was great, balance, healthy and tasty.

Esiefania Gaggiotti

Most useful about the training is ayurveda, adjustment and paranayama. All the teachers are very nice. They know about what they are speaking about. Accommodation is really good. Rooms are good with hot water. Food was good.

Bernadett Dorfling

For my personal practice I found the pranayama most useful for teaching everything we did would help. The teachers were mostly great. They understood a had good knowledge and practical skills. The balance between lecture and experiential learning is good. It has been exhausting, happy stay. The staff were very happy to share holi festival with us that was really great fun.

Fumie Takeuchia

To be honest, I did not assume the yoga could provide such a deep ideas to me, specially it provide how to spend my life in a happy way. The way of thinking I obtained throught lectures from instructors has made my attitude changed. Eventually this caused me to realize my week points. My body and mind has been cleaned. All teachers and lessons are tremendously execellent. Each teacher has great an unique characterstics. Swami ji: He was trying to instruct me to let me know his deep knowledge by explaining it to me through various exemples. He taught the way how I should spend my life from how on. Vivek: He knows a lot of things and his idea was really helpful to resolve the issue without detailed explanation. His lessons was really interesting. Pandey ji: His pranayama was always fun and made me happy. I was especially impressed by the mantra. Prashnat ji: His asanas was magic! His techniques to adjust were amazing. His skill to understand the condition of our boady was astonished. Ashish Ji: His Asanas was fabulous. His atmosphere was gentl, So I did not hesitate as questions and besides answers were always precise. Pankaj Ji: Throughout his class, I myself realized my body was changing. He taught me what was necessary for getting better regarding our body. Usha ji: She has a lot of knowledge. So through her lessons I also could obtain various and valuable knowledge. Deepa Ji: She has genious mind and her atmosphere was mild. For me her class seemed to be gorgeous relaxation rather than talking class. Stay was Pleasant. All staff are so kind and nice smile. Food was very tasty.

Anna

Most useful was anatomy classes, Pranayama Classes as it covered a new subject for me. But all classes were very useful, helpful and give me knowledge about subject. They all are caring, paying attention to students , very friendly and helpful. I really like the school. Accommodation is amazing. Food was too good.

Lo Wei yen

The completed 8 limbs of yoga knowledge is very useful for me. And the lesson sequence which including pranayama and meditation in it is perfectly. The asanas classes (hatha & ashtanga) are most overwhelming in the training. Hatha yoga teacher is very good, teaching with patience and full of energy. Pranayama and meditation teacher excellent, full of love, teaching and care us like a father. Anatomy teacher is very good teacher, very knowledgeable can just straight to the point & easy understand. Mantra teacher is very soft and kind, full of the life knowledge. Not only teaches us mantra but more we get in knowledge too. Alightment & adjustment teacher is very good, very useful skill for adjustment. Ashtanga Yoga teacher is excellent, understanding and knowledgeable. Very caring about students, not push students too hard but keep giving right knowledge & sharing useful skill in yoga life. Lecture & experiential learning are in balance. Accommodation is awesome at akshi yogashala. Everything clean & convenient. Near to the shop but without traffic noise. Foods are healthy and good for me.

Pema

As a Thai Yoga Massage therapist the yoga course really helped me a lot to understand about body & mind, breath in a yoga way of life. This yoga course was full of knowledge and wisdom. It will take time to digest but I will carry on. Hatha, Ashtanga, Anatomy, Mantra, Pranayama, Ayurveda and Alignment & adjustment all these classes 7 teachers are excellent. Lecture and experiential learning was perfect. Staff are excellent. Accommodation excellent. Thank you very much Akshi family.

Dina

The very high quality and professionalism of all teachers & masters. I feel very lucky to have studied with them and would come back to study here again. I really enjoyed my time/experience at akshi and would recommend it to friends/family/other people. The rooms are really nice & comfortable, the staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The teachers were all extremely professional, knowledgeable and generous. Every teacher was excellent, very clear, very knowledgeable with very clear and precise instruction/information of his/her craft.

Anita Dass (USA)

All the things are very useful during the training, It’s hard to pick just one thing that I am going to find the most useful after the learning . The amount of information learnt throughout the course has really opened my eyes and I feel that I have learned not just about yoga but also so much about myself as well. Perhaps the best thing that I have learned is that this is just the start of my journey. Overall the teachers were excellent. Vivek has been toper about always answering my random question in philosophy and anatomy. The hatha morning class taught by Ashish was excellent and he was one of the teacher who I felt really cared. Another Particularly, transformative class has been pranayama with Pandey ji, Pandey ji has always given the impression of really caring for his students and their well-being. I had a really transformative experience doing this yoga teacher training. It’s been really amazing learning so much while also having fun making friends from all around the world.

Mari Mishina (Japan)

I found Practice of asana the most useful in the training learned a lot not only the proper postures but also body mind giving a class as a teacher. All teachers are really nice, willing to help, knowledgeable, kind, professionals. Every Classes and teachers are great. I felt it was a good balance of lectures vs. experiential learning. School accommodation was really nice. I also really enjoyed a lot food. Very Tasty! It was my first time eating vegetarian food for a whole month. Overall it was my great experience in Akshi Yogashala.

Lia, Janati Ataie (USA)

I found everything useful in the training, especially pranayama training. Every subject was very useful and educational. I enjoyed what every teacher had to offer especially Pandey ji pranayama teacher, vipan, vivek, deepa and all the rest. I should not even name anybody since all teachers were wonderful and I learned from every one of you. All the material in each class were educational & very useful. I found good balance in lecture vs. experiential learning except I wish we had more yoga class teaching opportunities in order to become better teacher. I enjoyed + appreciated all the hard working staff of Akshi Yogashala yoga school in Rishikesh. I loved the food most of the time.

Selysa Marshall (Sweden)

Most useful about the training for me Anatomy+ mantra class + Alignment +Adjustment +meditation class+ asana practice + philosophy. I found most overwhelming about the training is time. There was not enough time to absorb all of the information because February is a short month. Teachers were so wonderful and true master in their field. They could answer every question I had with ease and communication their knowledge with finesse. I feel like I have wonderful foundation knowledge of hatha yoga, more than I ever could have received if I did this training in the west. The rooms are beautiful! Thank you for the amazing chocolate Balls and for birthday cake! Food was usually tasty. Keep your amazing teachers. The educational was phenomenal.

Lucínia (Netherlands)

The 200-hour yoga teachers training taught me everything that is required for me to become a capable yoga teacher. I could never forget the days I spent at the training school as these were the most memorable moments of life. All teachers, staff and students were like a family to me, as we were enjoying with each other and helping each other. It was like we have again got back our school days. The teachers were also excellent and very helpful. They would be always there to help me to solve any problem I had. Learning at Akshi Yogashala was a very pleaseant Journey.

Joan Ortega(Canada)

When I was thinking of learning Yoga I did not know I would be moving to so far away in a place called Rishikesh. I was bit scared and bit reluctant. But when I finally landed in Akshi Yogashala in Rishikesh, I was amazed by the hospitality and the help I got. The whole staff of Yogashala was great, and they made me feel like home. Rooms were neat and beautiful and food so delicious and nutritious. I found teachers very learned and lessons very interesting. Staying and learning yoga was a great experience and really changed my life.

Lina Gottschlag (Sweden)

I found Adjustment and anatomy most useful during training. Everything was useful something I knew before but also many new things. Teachers are very professional , great knowledge. Good balance in lecture and experimental learning. Also nice with adjustment during anatomy class. I am very satisfied with stay.

Naila Bamahriz (Yemen)

TAll Classes best of choices. I loved all the subjects. Teachers were so professional. Ashtanga Class was amazing, but so fast for me to leran all the asanas and proper poses. I really enjoyed every single thing. This is a special thanks and gratitude to all people working in Akshi Yogashala. You were amazing guys.

Regina Sinkovicz (Hungary)

The Yoga Classes were the most overhelming for me. One of my aim was to develop my asanas practice and it has improved a lot by the end of the course. Anatomy, pranayama and adjustment as well. Teaching was done in a professional manner. Teachers showed deep knowledge and openness towards questions. All in all I am very satisfied, got a lot from course. I really appreciate the patience of teachers and the attitude they showed towards us.

Harvey Kersh (USA) Jan 2016

To get a much deeper understanding of the real meaning of yoga. All the teachers have been totally professional, very helpful and have been very kindly sympathies to all my needs, this includes all other staff. I have totally enjoyed my stay. Food generally good.

Rahul Chauhan (India)

Teachers experience I think most useful about the training. All staff are very supportive, teachers are very good they know how to treat with the students like with beginners or experience holders. I like the teaching style and teachers, all teachers are very intelligent and have a lot of experience. I have learned a lot in one month. Stay is very comfortable with all facilities and all staff are very supportive. Food is really very healthy and good. I would like to continue this when I am back home.

Carmen Freire (Norway)

These 200 hours stay gave me many memorable experiences and the lessons I learnt increased my potentialities and capability in me to teach Yoga back at home.Teachers were very helpful and showed considerable patience. Each moment was a new learning experience and each day would begin with a positive note and new challenge. Even in theoretical lessons, there was some experimental learning. Stay was also very wonderful, we all lived all like a family and besides I made many friends. I could not have got anything more in my life.

Abigail Ferguson (Singapore)

All classes have been very useful. I not only learned Yoga from highly experienced teachers but I saw a complete change in my personality. I have shed all my weaknesses and became a better person. The traditional yoga practices really helped me to shape my practice in my home. In each class there was something new to learn and I enjoyed learning from each teacher. The accommodation has been superb and Food delicious. Overall it had been a great experience.

Laura Van (Netherland)

Teaching and teachers are amazing. I found all of them have a lot of knowledge about yoga, they all are very wise and great yogis. Though I have missed or I would have liked to have some woman teacher. Lectures and experiential learning was well balanced. Even in some theorical lectures as anatomy we have had experiential learning, which was very good for us to know more about our own body. The overall evaluation of teachers, teachings, food, accommodation and people is positive.

Victor Michael Gauss (USA)

Itsrealy hard to say one thing most helpful. All found all aspects of the course to be largely helpful in all aspects. But I realy love swami ji. Vivek (Anatomy, Phisiology and Philosophy teacher) Explained things very well and in away that could be understand. Pankaj (Astanga teacher) was very helpful with the asanas and helping to push your limits. PandeyJi(Pranayama teacher) was very helpful and explained pranayama in a way that I could understand the first time he taught. Prashant (Hatha teacher) I enjoyed his teaching and his adjustment classes. Swami Ji(Mantra, Meditation and Relaxation Teacher) was my Favorite! That’s all I can say about that his look is outstanding. every thing was very balanced. Loved Every minute of it. It wasLife changing. The food was wonderful.

Zachary Michael Gould (USA)

Most useful part of the Teacher training was the Fundamental theory and yogic philosophy, the comprehensive coverage of Surya Namshkara and the anatomy class. PanditJi: Good and inspirational Pranayama teacher.gone 1 week so lost a bit of momentum and had to rush. Prashant: Very good and knowledgeable. Would have liked to go through each hatha asana with him and learn the steps of doing them correct. Vivek: Very Good and extremely knowledgeable. Also visit I had more time to learn more anatomy. The philosophy will be an excellent foundation for my future practice. Pankaj: Very Good. Made it throught the whole sequence. The accommodation and food was really really good. I enjoyed it.

Bhavana Patel (UK)

Everything each day bought something different. It was really useful. I learnt so much from this TTC about my body. All knowledge in general was very useful. For me as I had not studied much before coming here. The teachers were Absolutely amazing! Each teacher had the perfect personality to what they were sharing with us. I really appreciated the patience and calmness each teacher had. It was great to have such great humor added into the classes- Vivek’s stillness to Pandayji’s powerful breathing to Swami Ji’s child like laughter to Prashant’s gentle yet strong teaching to Pankaj’s words about listening to your teacher rather than body every moment I was learning something new from all the knowledgeable teachers. Thank you so much to each and everyone at AkshiYogashalafor creating a very memorable month that I will cherish for the rest of my life. There was very good balance of everything although I think for me personally I felt the test and giving classes made me feel a little on the edge. I don’t think it is a big deal because I felt good after anyway and understood how stress can only slow you down. Vivek’s wise words come to my head and I was very calm after. It was truly magical stay and Akshi family made me feel very welcome. I wish I didn’t have to leave so soon. Food was very nutritious and tasty. I really enjoyed every meal. Thank you all so very much from the bottom of my heart for making this a home away from home feeling for me – I will carry these beautiful memories with me.

Mathew Rocha Luech and Kaya Aime (France & USA)

Everything I found very useful in the training. But the anatomy explanation for the physical part.Philosophy for the spiritual for those who are thinking only of yoga as as doing asanas. Maintaining traditional values to keep a true foundation of yoga, was the great part of this training. It was great teaching from all teachers each one with there own background but coming to the same ground. All very knowledgeable and willing to share. Our stay was very nice, clean, well maintained, everything working, great food! Nice people, very attending to everyone’s need and even more! Hot water perfect. Food! Very great cook, healthy, every now and then some nice Sweets.

Devin Bavmer (USA)

For me the most useful part of training was anatomy and Philosophy. Anatomy help me gain insight into proper adjustment and alignment and Philosophy give me knowledge about spiritual praence. Yogi Pankaj: (Ashtanga Yoga Teacher ) very knowledgeable and helpful. Prashant: (Hatha Yoga Teacher) very knowledgeable. We have learnt more postures in hatha and Alignment. VevekArya: (Anatomy Teacher) Amazing! Great description of concepts so that everyone can understand.Very helpful. Swami Atma (Mediation Teacher) I wish he could come home with me to meditate and relax. Staff was very extremely helpful and loving. I appreciate to all. 10+++(on a 1-10 scale)

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Iana Mokeeva

I found that possibility of knowledge from very native place, communication with people of different experience were most useful about the training. Teachings is very interesting, I picked up a lot for my future practice (as a beginner). I’m happy to see Swami Atma as my first teacher of meditation and philosophy. These both were very important for me to start learning here, in India.

Tatiana Rubezhanskaya

The most useful about the training were perfection of my knowledge, development of my own qualities, of my soul and great experience in meditation. But it was too intensive schedule for me.

Juliane Haubold

Certainly all classes were important and really useful, but the importance of keeping our students safe just can’t be overstated. Thus it was great to understand the basic bodily functions for Yoga Practice. The training was great and all teachers just lovely. We got an introduction to all important topics by teachers who were not only knowledgeable and skilled in teaching, but also passionate about their subjects. It was a great pleasure to pick everyone’s brains and I feel like they shared great life lessons with us every day. Not only related to yoga, but also to the human experience in a widest sense. Food was delicious, no complaints at all.

Brandee Ellis

The most useful for me was learning the traditional yoga practices and how it is really done (the foundations) really helped snaped the way I will practice yoga, balancing with the west practices. The teachers are the highlight of the program. Swami Ji was of course the most beautiful person I could listen to all day. His stories and his presence was amazing. Vipin is so full of knowledge that we would really benefit from other classes taught by him (not just asanas). I enjoyed his teachings and his feedback sessions. Prashant is a great teacher and quite hilarious. I enjoyed his classes as well.

Caitlynn Rainy

Fantastic division of all the subjects, instructors spoke clearly, the timetable was thoughtfully put together, facilities were good, the mini yoga asana charts were very helpful to have and bring home. Having a large helpful staff was great. In terms of classes, the adjustment/alignment classes, as well as anatomy were extremely helpful and beneficial. We overall are very pleased with our teachers and their practices. Prashant and Vipin were fun, energetic, informative and personable. They thought us so much, and really helped us grow, and expand in our asana practice. The mantra teacher was great and very patient. Vivek was super clear, helpful with all questions, and serious, but brought a great dynamic to the team. Swami was incredible, really enriched our experience, and his nightly meditation were so magical, and we enjoyed them the most. Tylak was also wonderful, very funny man, but at times it would have been helpful for him to unite more terms on the board, or clearing share the breathing terms ant there variations.

Jibran Khan

I found experiential learning was most useful about the training. The teachings and the teachers are all good. Accommodation was very good as well. But food was not so diverse as per my view.

Nadezda Nechaeva

Hatha yoga classes open my eyes, what is real posture and how our body works. It’s teach me how to focus in my body parts. Meditation classes brought me to another deeper level of consciousness and awareness. Teachers are very knowledgable in their subject and I really happy that we had such a great gurus. Food was yummy and healthy.

Madison Foley

All of the yoga and meditation classes were top notch, especially Ashtanga. Pranayama - I enjoyed this class, learned a lot. Anatomy – loved this class. Learned so much and enjoyed his energy. Serious and wonderful! Overall, the course was great. Well organized and I learned an incredible amount…It would have been nice to have been fully healthy so I could have the full experience, but I really loved it anyways and I am grateful.

Rosaleen Donagher

Everything was very useful. I really enjoyed the Pranayama as I only knew a few techniques. Anatomy was very interesting and very practical in relating to asanas. Teaching and teachers were excellent, top class! All the teachers are wise and very dedicated in their subjects and their Indian culture while very aware and in touch with western culture so it was a nice balance. They were very natural and caring and were able to answer all our questions. At the start I found it difficult to sleep because it was so noisy but by the second week I’d gotten used to it and felt extremely safe and looked after throughout. Food was delicious, especially breakfast. Would have more chocolate balls!

Alexandra Cachia

I found very useful anatomy, alignment and adjustment class, Vipin’s extra input of end of classes, asanas, mantra singing! Very high quality teachers, very experiencing and I felt very grateful to receive knowledge from them and witness their wisdom. Staying was great, awesome accommodation, super appreciated the hot water and cleanliness, staff were super loving and special could really feel cared for. Most things were awesome.

Joshua Zimmerman

The total immersion in Yogic practices (including Ayurveda) was most useful in creating an impactful learning environment. Teachings: authentic, practical, applicable. A very balanced approach to body practice, mind practice, and spirit practice made the teachings easy to follow. Teachers: Perfect. Genuine and loving with a mastery in their discipline. To improve training: a better screening/evaluating process of the applicants to ensure dedication - nonDedicated students became a distraction for me.Lengthen the duration (if possible)Offer a potential for 1 or 2 students to stay or return to student teach with the Gurus.

Le Thi Thu Van

Most useful for me was intensive practice and knowledge of anatomy. All teachers were well educated, friendly and knowledgeable. Room has enough light during daytime and warm in the night, comfortable bathroom. Food was also good.

Pham Thi Thanh Lam

Anatomy and ashtanga is the most useful. I understand more about my body and know how to take care my body. I felt physically and mentally stronger day by day during the course. Teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated. They made all the lessons interesting and become easy to understand. There are many useful practical knowledge which can be applied to life. The accommodation is well-facilitated and comfortable. Food is delicious and healthy.

Justin Cusauk

Teaching was very good, especially Phylosophy, Anatomy and Ashtanga. Hatha was disappointing as teacher was very often late. Staying was good. I feel that need more teaching classes!

Shunka Gilberg

I found all the classes are useful. Swami Atma (Phylosophy and Meditation): kindhearted, creating a safe and loving environment to growth, placing gently seeds inside me without any kind of pressure, his mentorship resonates on multiple layers within me. Vivek (Anatomy): His lunar energy balances solar energy of Vipin and Prashant, the mixture of practical and theoretical teaching; scientific mind and precise intelligence; appreciated his rational style so much to balance the spiritual & philosophical work. Vipin (Hatha, Alignment): straight forward teaching and speaking; multiple of practical tips for us how to create the habits as a teacher; realistic approach; breaking down the Asana in small pieces so we can engage the body awareness. Staying was a unique experience; there is no place I’d rather be, not feeling homesick for one second!

Jessica Sadlon

Structure of the program flowed very well. Consistent support from the teachers/masters with an emphasis on the good communication – very appreciated. Food is lovely. Changed my behavior around food, i.e. the smaller portions +slower; positive results. I would like to have an extra week, to allow space to study +fully integrate.

Giacomo Scariatti

All the amount of information we’ve got I will take forever with me. Priceless! What I experienced during meditation in the evening was pretty intense. Teachers are all extremely professional, competent and always available. Great human beings apart of knowledgeable people. Staying was quite positive and food tasty and healthy. But the course was very intense for me.

Jennifer Carruthers

The most useful was learning the whole system of yoga; having the benefit of so many knowledgeable teachers. The tightly packed schedule leaves little down time, and eating dinner so late makes it hard to shift to sleep time. I love all of my morning classes and really appreciate the systematic way of teaching that occurred. That said, I found philosophy too disjointed to learn much. I relived my expectations of the class. I still gained from it, but I would have preferred to have learned more yoga philosophy. I know I greatly benefited from performing the Yoga Nidras, perhaps being able to capture the steps could be added. At first I was not happy to have very little asana practice, as mu body was yearning for movement, but I could appreciate starting with lecture and then moving into experience. I love that we had experiential learning too and my only complaint was that time in some classes could run over and eat up the time of other classes/teachers. Overall evaluation of staying is good. I found the bed too soft and the pillow uncomfortable, but I managed. I enjoyed the food. I wish dinner could have been a bit earlier and lighte

Alina Skrypnyk

The most useful was adjustment in asanas and deep knowledge about yoga, ayurveda and spiritual life. I’m quite satisfied with teachers they gave us a lot of new information and it’s an inspiration for my self-education. I got all the answers from the teachers and they are all very interesting and spiritual and educated people. There were a lot of interesting people from all over the world who have same interests as me and also there were teachers who can share their deep knowledge with us. Balance of lecture and experiential learning was good. Two practical trainings a day were enough for me, but sometimes I was quite tired because of lack of free time and time for rest. Few words about food. I loved breakfast the most. All food was vegetarian and healthy. We had enough protein. And I really liked the variety of food. Sometimes dinner was little late as we had to go to sleep early. As it was scholarship program we had only one day off and sometimes we felt tired.

Sharita Rahman

The most useful training was how to do postures correctly. As it was scholarship program the schedule was intense and we had no enough time for ourselves. I really liked all the teachers. All different in their own way. Very diverse. The teachings were very informative and varied. I would like to have more questions and answers practice like the final written exam. I learn more through self practice. I enjoyed my stay. Nice location. Food was really good. Maybe in the morning not to mix so much fruits with other food.

Vivianne Nijkamp

It’s hard to pin down in one sentence about what was the most useful in the training, seeing it was all a journey into a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me. As I was sick I had trouble with my own asana and ability. The hours were long but I really liked it. Good put together teachings and teachers. Rather had more Ayurveda. It was intensive course, so naturally the classes were that too. I believe that the most I will learn is when I get back home and have time by myself to process it all. Read more books on the subject and when able to do asana, discover and grow by self-practice. Balance of lecture and experiential learning was fine. Because I was sick and disabled I struggled a lot. Sometimes I felt really bad and the support I got from few students and staff was comforting. So I enjoyed of my staying. I really enjoyed breakfast every time. Every meal was made by lovely people and that came back in the food. Very grateful. I’d like more reading material on subject as anatomy. It’s really interesting, but very much to remember and process within the month. English is not my first language what makes it more of challenge to process and fully understand.

Berna Guzenlderen

The adjustment classes were really useful. I wish we had more of them. It was a bit too intensive as we didn’t have a full day off. It was hard to find time to rest or do self study. But this is the time allocated for scholarship program, so I respect it. All teachers were well educated and motivating, they all knew what they were doing and trying their best to give us what we needed. Especially asana teachers and anatomy were really beneficial. I learned a lot of them. I feel lucky to have worked with them. Balance of lecture and experiential learning was good. Accommodation was really good. The only thing was that the room was a bit too cold. But the management provided us with some extra blankets. Whenever someone had health problems, they took very good care of us and made us feel really safe. These are very important things for a school. I really appreciate all the efforts they made to protect. I liked the food. It was all vegetarian, mostly vegan. Students were face to eat how much ever they wanted. They were really delicious and healthy.

Pamela Foronda,USA

I was roaming around the beautiful city of Rishikesh and it is then that I saw the board of Akshi Yogashala. And I remembered that my friend back home had told me about it. I immediately went to the school and checked. The spacious and big interiors, comfortable accommodations, helpful staff and learned teachers, it is a wholesome package. The 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course taught to us was impeccable. Especially the Anatomy teacher and Ashtanga Vinayasa teacher, Vivek and Bipin were great gurus. The location was perfect too, as it was not in the crowded area but at a safe distance for easy accessibility. Great experience, I would totally say that you should go.

Khristine Macdonald, Canada

It has been six months and I am still growing stronger with all that training and learning I received from Akshi Yogashala. I feel all the more spiritual and enlightened after receiving my training from the authentic and educated teachers of Akshi. The ability, with which anatomy was explained, really enabled me to teach well in west. The Ashtanga classes with Vipin Ji, the Hatha Classes with Prashant ji and the Philosophy classes with Gangesha Ji, they covered it all. All of them are great at what they do and all of my others friends too were inspired by all of their knowledge and information. The food was delicious, the location was great, and my fellow yogi friends who did the course with me added to the whole zing of the 4 weeks course of 200 hour YTTC. Thanks a lot to all of the teachers and fellow students for this was such a wonderful experience. I am blessed to have such kind of access to authentic knowledge from my Indian Family.

Emma MacCallum, Russian

I was a part of the batch March 2015, right after the yoga festival and I enrolled myself just when the festival ended. I was really moved by yoga and it was Akshi Yogashala who turned my experience into a great moment in my life. The school was extremely well organized in whatever they did and from staff to teachers, everyone was extremely helpful and humble. All the training of going to the gym and training with weights went for a toss when I realized the great benefits of yoga exercises. It is not just for the old and boring, it is definitely the new age thing, which is transformational. Akshi Yogashala is my alma mater and will always be in my heart. I am currently teaching yoga to a batch of few people and they all appreciate what I teach them. It was my dream to become a yoga teacher and Akshi Yogashala helped me fulfill this dream. Thanks a lot.

Patricia Hulboj, Japan

Yoga was good before I came to Akshi but it became my way of life after I pursued 200 hour YTTC . I am grateful to Vivek for being such an impeccable and hardworking soul that he is. HE enlightened us about our own body, we all know that our body can be so complex and challenging to understand but Vivek made it all look so simple. His presence was enough to make things simple and easy to understand. The qualities of a great guru can be understood in the apprentice of him. I wish to be his apprentice in this life and learn from the art of happiness, calm and yoga. Akshi is a great school and I would recommend it to one and all who are directed in the path of light, the location is good, although it was a little away from the town but the solace is what is needed.

Dayana Garzón, Thailand

People come to Rishikesh with an intention to explore more about yoga. And this is what I came for too. The different styles and forms of yoga were new to me. My friend took to Akshi Yogashala as he had just finished his course from their and I liked the place. On his recommendation I joined the YTTC with Akshi. And after I am through with my course, I have to say, I would too recommend this place to others. I thank him and the school for being such a good guide. Even though I am not an expert in yoga but I can say I know a lot and with due practice I can reach the heights of yoga easily. The place is beautiful the rooms were airy, the food was different but delicious and healthy. The teachers are learned and authentic and they make up for great classes. I am definitely coming back soon for some other course to Akshi.

Майя Ом

The month spent here has been spectacular. Before coming to Akshi Yogashala I have practiced under a lot of teachers and researched many courses, but I am really blessed to have been guided by teachers of this school. Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga teachers were very knowledgeable in what they are teaching and very dedicated to Yoga. Meditation was beyond praise. Anatomy teacher was simply amazing and his classes were always looked forward too. The course is designed to make one truly understand the roots of yoga. I learned about Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Yoga philosophy, how to be a knowledgeable teacher and deal with difficult audience, anatomy, pranayama, practice and much more. Akshi has changed our lives. We all are going back with feeling of progress and recharged with the knowledge that we will spread and share with love. I really wish more people learn here as the world will surely be a better place with classes that connected not only with mat but with all life generally. I am so thankful for my precious time in Akshi Yogashala!

Gina Balani

I can't even begin to explain how I feel about my experience when I took the 200 hour teacher training course at Akshi Yogshala. My stay at the at Akshi was truly exceptional. The setting of this Centre in Rishikesh is tranquil, beautiful, inspirational and you have a fantastic view of the Himalayas! I am deeply grateful to all the teachers and staff for all your kindness, your guidance around the riverscapes , mountains and lush wooded delights of the area, and for taking care of all our needs, etc. The delicious food by Akshi was abundant, blissful and cleansing. I had been in an accident not long ago, had a fall downwards a moving escalator, and replacing 2 ruptured cervical discs with titanium ones.... This was the best medicine I could have wished for. All our teachers who continue to awe, inspire and help me manage, get stronger and heal in this modern busy world. They paid so much attention to my body limitations and my specific needs to gain back my arm and core strength that I had lost after this major surgery. I joined a teacher training course to deepen my practice and I enjoyed my stay so much that I stayed another month !!! Akshi yogshala in my opinion is highly recommended! I came away on cloud 9 but with my feet firmly touching the ground!! Oh and the Yoga Nidra meditation sessions were deep relaxed out of body experiences! They were surreal!

Gulnaz Khabibullina

All my expectations were fulfilled here at Akshi Yogashala. It was a great mental, physical and spiritual experience. I met people from all over the world, who has the same interest in yoga and who gave me inspiration to know more. Classes of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga was on very high level with ones of the best teachers of Rishikesh. Anatomy, physiology and adjustment classes surprised me because it was very useful and interesting. And dedication of all teachers and staff is very inspiring. School is situated in a very beautiful, calm place with view on Himalayan mountains. And Akshi Yogashala was one of the most enriching experiences of my life so far and for sure I will definitely come back to the place where I was honored to get my first yoga certification. Now yoga is way of my life.

Simi Kaur

Rishikesh is the beautiful town of spirituality and i have to say that the school too is spiritual to the core. I stayed here for 7 days for the second time. I am an Ashtanga person but loved the morning hatha classes and evening Ashtanga classes. Short trips, here and there and the spa treatments, included in the package, it was rejuvenating experience. The stay at the school was great too. I could an individual room and stayed up late at the terrace enjoying natures plenty and starry sky.

Anasatasia Aksarina

I know Vivek as the best Anatomy Teacher. The way he gave us the information was just great: it was well set up, logical, and easy to remember. At his lessons I did realize our body was whole and everything was interconnected. I'm sure there's a lot more knowledge to learn from him. Hope to come to Akshi Yogashala next year.

Lena Kuraeva

Just a great place to have a yoga training! Beautiful people, very good organising, so quite place and comfortable rooms, oh and food, i love it!

Kim Mosby

I had the great honor of receiving instruction from both Vivek and Ilana. They are incredibly calming and patient in their approach, yet they each have unique teaching styles. I can't wait to go back to Rishikesh and receive more yoga education!

Adriane Belrose

Right place for yoga teacher training. highly Recommended this place to my friends

Kumar Deva Rishikesh

Akshiyogshala is the best yoga school in Rishikesh which provided me good yogic atmosphere and education. To unique achievements I prefer Akshiyogshala. I never forget Yogi Vivek ji's anatomy class and his approach to physiology. Thank you

Abhi Rana

This palace is very good

Jessica Sadlon

Akashi Yogashala will challange you, even change you, and better yet, better you. It teaches you how to treat yourself, how to rightfully experience yourself and therefore shows one how to properly align themselves for optimum health and better living through rightful, deliberate action. An intelligently designed program that eases students into the traditions of the unified arts, combined with constant support from the teachers who evidently walk their talk with the utmost integrity together, create the perfect environment to become a product of. Those looking for an intense, transforming experience, regardless of where they are in their journey will have the needs met by Akashi Yogashala. Fun, nurturing, loving, authentic yoga.

Lina Gottschlag

Akshi yogashala, a yoga teacher training school with very high standard of The teachers knowledge! Accomodation and yogic food very good!

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