Vasishta Yoga Research Foundation is a registered charitable trust located in South at Kerala. At Vasishta, we are dedicated to spreading yoga for the benefit of mankind.VYRF conducts yoga courses and every one. VYRF conducts yoga courses, workshops, seminars, holistic yoga therapy, and many other trainings and educational workshops concerning the deeper science of Yoga.
Our educational system is based on the gurukulam system (traditional way ofn teaching) in which students live in an ashram while studying under the tutelage of a master teacher. We offer excellent training in teaching skills which prepare students to be competent and confident yoga instructors. The aim of our education is to guide our student to deepen their understanding of yoga and its practical application in every day life. In this way, Yoga becomes both a transition and a transformation for the devoted yoga student.
Saji is the Director and Founder of International Vasishta Yoga Research Foundation and has been practicing yoga since the age of 17. Inspired by Swami Satyananda Saraswathi, he studied, learned and co-taught for 6 years with some of’s more traditional teachers.
Saji holds a PG Diploma & Bachelor of Yogic Sciences degree from VYASA University, where he also studied and was awarded a Diploma of Yoga Therapy and Naturopathy. He is a foremost expert in yoga therapy and has participated and represented in national as well as international yoga seminars and conferences and has conducted teachers training courses, workshops, seminars, retreats, yoga therapy camps and stress management programmes extensively in as well as many countries overseas.
Saji holds a PG Diploma & Bachelor of Yogic Sciences degree from VYASA University, where he also studied and was awarded a Diploma of Yoga Therapy and Naturopathy. He is a foremost expert in yoga therapy and has participated and represented in national as well as international yoga seminars and conferences and has conducted teachers training courses, workshops, seminars, retreats, yoga therapy camps and stress management programmes extensively in as well as many countries overseas.
At present, Saji is focusing on teaching different levels of yoga courses and therapy programmes in and abroad . He has trained many very dedicated students and teachers all over the world and travels extensively giving lectures and retreats.
Saji’s background in the traditional lineage has given him the deepest experiences of the great science of yoga which goes way beyond mere academic knowledge. Saji’s life is totally dedicated to the teaching and spreading this great knowledge and experience.
Accommodation Simple and comfortable accommodation will be provided for students during the entire course period. Most students enrolled in the course will be expected to share a room with one or two other trainees. However, students can also request for single accommodation, and depending on the availability, this can be provided at an additional cost.
Meals All meals are prepared according to the strict standard of a nutritionally sound yogic diet. Diet plays a very important role in the successful practice of yoga and has an intimate connection with the mind. Meat, fish and eggs are therefore not allowed. Here the yoga student will enjoy pure vegetarian meals which are fresh, organic, natural and of high quality.