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Rishikul Yogshala has been a leading yoga school to conduct certified Ayurveda and Yoga Teacher Training program in Kerala. The Yogshala has been successfully spreading the message of health and wellness since 2010. With the divine purpose of conducting the most...

During a yoga session, you might have seen people performing gestures with their hands while practicing certain asanas and techniques. Ever wondered what these small movements with hands are for? These little movements and gestures with the hands are known as Mudras...

Stuck, exhausted and bored of the same routine? Are you thinking to take a break from the busy life to relax and unwind? How about recharging your body, mind, and soul in a stunning natural environment? How about immersing yourself into spirituality and living a yogic...

Yoga for the mind, body and soul! As good as this phrase sounds; the wonders of this science are even more far-reaching when experienced in real. With over thousands of postures and asanas designed in the span of this majestic art form, the techniques and the process...

Filled with cheer and amaze, Christmas is one of the classic holidays that are filled with love and bliss. Whether it’s about decorating the entire house, wrapping the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, leaving the cookies out for Santa, or gathering with...

Waking up early, leaping out the bed forcefully, and then reaching the workplace to begin the stress, this modern day-to-day lifestyle has made our lives confined within the 9-5 routine. With tasks, deadlines, responsibilities, stress, pressure all over the mind, our...

Every yoga pose has its own benefits…..some for the heart, some for stomach, some for the back, etc. But, in between our tightly-packed schedule, it is hard to manage time for various asanas to regulate overall body parts. In such a scenario, if you are seeking an...

An upper body workout does not always imply running on the treadmill or lifting a bar bell. There can be an alternative that can be practiced while reaping its benefits without the inclusion of huffing or puffing. And, that alternative therapy is ‘Hatha Yoga’. An art...

When commencing a new expedition, we often aspire to learn from the best, experience the best, so we can be the best. Why should yoga journey be any different? A science so limitless that it takes a lifetime of learning and exploration in peeling its layers entirely...

Practising yoga for several years but bored of the daily repetitive sequences? Doesn’t your yoga mat lure you anymore? Are you willing to do something new with it? Are you willing to go further in your yogic journey? Do you wish to master this art of yoga just as your...

Yoga – a science as old as 5000 years has triggered the curiosity of several wandering souls. Time and again, the science continues to cite millions of souls and enthusiasts with its depth, meaning and finesse. In order to explore this divine art form, every year a...

Table of ContentsThe difference between the 200, 300, and 500 Yoga Teacher Training ProgramsThe 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training ProgramThe 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training500 Hour Yoga Teacher TrainingConclusion The first step to a positive change starts with a...

It's a usual working day. You’ve got a long list of tasks which you might not enjoy so much. Still, you convince yourself thinking of the handsome salary you receive and repeat these words within, ‘Don’t worry...Friday is on its way’. With this, you start working...

“Perhaps! Stress is the alternate definition of Life~” How many of us have undergone this persisting emotion and submitted to life’s agony? Better yet, how many of us have ‘not’ felt this emotion at any point in our lives? Probably, not many of us are deprived of this...

On the much-desired expedition to the learning and practice of the most ancient forms of science ever explored, it becomes equally painstaking to get in touch with the right place which can deliver the knowledge of this science with veracity. ‘Yoga’ – a science and an...

Sun—the epitome of limitless power and a source of tremendous energy is not just most integral element of solar system. It is also of utmost significance to a human body and its mind. Its power is directly connected to the Solar Plexus or the Kundalini Chakra located...

Dear Yogis and Yoga enthusiasts, raise your hands to clap and jump in joy because it's time to celebrate the pride and honor of your family alike Rishikul Yogshala! After achieving the milestone in 2016, Rishikul Yogshala has maintained its legacy in 2017 as well. We...

Practicing MindfulnessHere are 5 Steps To Gain Mindfulness Through Meditation1. Find a Quiet Space2. Set an alarm3. Relax your body4. Focus On One ThingMindful BreathingBody Scan MeditationMorning MeditationGuided Meditation5. The Wandering MindBenefits of Mindfulness...

It was June 21st, 2017 and, unlike another work day full of back breaking stressful timelines, this day was unique, this day promised a feeling that was opposite of stress. The day was anti-restlessness and anti-sickness. On the day of 21st June 2017, the wave of yoga...

Yes, you heard it right, yoga has the power to heal and restore health in ailing bodies and ailing minds. More than mere movements, yoga is designed to revive to the core physical systems that have fallen to weaknesses. Be it a malfunction of the internals or a...

Life may not always be a garden of roses but attachment to negative feelings could certainly be repelled. The window to joy lies in letting go and that is all it takes to heal from depressing experiences. If you have been feeling yourself in the throes of pessimism...

We meet a number of people who share their dreams and aspirations with us. And, then they speak about the reasons that kept them away from fulfilling some of their most cherished dreams. These reasons or hindering factors usually revolve around lack of familial...

The world happens to be a very busy place today where a lot of activities go on at once. Though multitasking has become the norm of the day, the fray of sights and sounds surrounding us confuse us more than enriching us with information. To stay in tune with the...

Healing methods in yogic science is based upon inside-out purification, holistically operating upon the mind, body and soul. Asana, physical exercises to attain this purified state and pranayama or breathing exercise to build energy into the body are the two main...

Having difficulty getting over early morning tardiness every day and hot beverages are hardly any help? It is time you seriously yoga to energize. Even if your morning yoga session is as brief as fifteen minutes, the effect of jolting up to a new day with full...

How many times despite feeling tired, are you still  unable to put your mind and your body to rest? How many more times it happens that you lay in bed awake for hours – restless and unable to fall asleep? How many of you need to pop a sleeping pill to get a good...

“Yoga is for all” – how many times have we heard this or read this? But, is it true and practical? Those of you screaming “yes” are probably young and/or physically fit to undergo such a training, but those who just rolled your eyes comprises the majority – those who...

One day, you walk past a mirror and, out of a usual habit pause to look at yourself—see if your make–up is intact, your eyebrows still in shape. Fear strikes you when you notice a couple of fine lines forming on the otherwise quite beautiful surface of the skin. Panic...

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita Life is hectic today. Human beings have become almost robotic – mentally, physically, emotionally. We run after money more than we chase after keeping our relationships. We put our...

On this Mother’s day, our intention is to help every mom feel fit and internally happy. To fuel our mission, we have planned a series of special yoga asanas for our special mothers. Whether you are an expecting mom, a new mom, a workaholic mom, or a grand mom, we have...

It is the month of April, and this is probably a brand new ‘resolution to do yoga’ month for most of us. After a couple of months of break due to the winter chill and then a month of being quite irregular at the studio (because, let’s face it! It is easy to adapt to a...

If you find something wrong with the rhythm of your heart and your heartbeats are slowing down, then don’t mistake it with the side effects of “LOVE”. The interconnection of heart and love is beyond understanding but practically if you find your heartbeats abnormal,...

“Kundalini” – most of us might have heard of this word. But, only a handful of us know what it really means or signifies. ‘The invisible point of extreme power and energy located at the base of spine in a person’s body’ is the core essence of Kundalini. The art of...

Are you tired of practicing the same old slow motion yoga routine every day? Are you not feeling the same energy or witnessing results anymore? Has your body hit the plateau and you are unable to resolve it? It is time to power up your workout sessions by trying yoga...

So, you have finally enrolled yourself into that yoga class you had been eyeing since a few months. For the beginning of a brand new yoga chapter, you decide to go for some shopping. You buy yourself a beautiful canary yoga mat, a pair of gorgeous yoga capris, sipper...

Its morning again! Time to rise and shine! You wake up to climb out of the bed when a sudden cringe escapes your lips and stops you mid-way through, “Oucchh!” or, “Hey Ram!”, “Oh! Lord” or perhaps “What the Crappp!” Your body is stiff and you can experience flaming...

Giving birth and being a mother is truly a nature’s miracle. The gestation period comes with different kinds of shades - both physical and mental. A woman experiences a power house of emotions during the course of her pregnancy and undergoes some of the major...

Indian culture is known to be one of the brightest and liveliest cultures around the world and why should it not! After all, it’s the land of thousand festivals and larger-than-life celebration. One such festival very close to India’s heart is the festival of colors –...

A foundational martial art form evolving in the East, Kalaripayattu is the source of all other combative disciplines popular in the modern times. The defense routine of Kalari takes inspiration from animalistic fervor and instincts of the wild. Its postures index a...

Only recently Rishikul Yogshala has come to the rank of the most positively reviewed yoga school in India on TripAdvisor. The testimonials to the school are signed with love and gratitude for the splendid times they got to spend in training, not just physically but on...

Looking forward to the upcoming Valentine’s Day to bring some spark into your love life, but lost for options? Think yoga. This renowned discipline of mind-body harmony and wellness is rooted in the ancient Vedic wisdom of India. Widening the scope of bodily...

Many yoga enthusiasts today are successful in combining their love for this great branch of holistic wisdom from ancient India with their career and life goals, by choosing the profession of a yoga teacher. Comprehensive yoga teacher training, now available in its...

A Daily Yoga Routine For SummertimeYoga Practices For Refreshing Summers1. Vrikshasana (The Tree Pose)2. Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend3. Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Cobbler's Pose)4. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)5. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)6. Anjaneyasana (Lower...

January the 26th is marked in golden in the Indian calendar, celebrated widely as the Republic Day of this great and colorful nation. This year on this glory day, Rishikul Yogshala took the opportunity to ingrain the notion of peace, fortitude, and forbearance in our...

Looking for a solid foundation of healthy living? Embrace the principles of yoga, the great art of mind-body wellness which originated in ancient India and paved a path of universal love and spiritual upliftment for all of the humanity. To sow the seeds of yogic...

Many yogis and yoga enthusiasts come to the Indian subcontinent to experience the richness and positivity of yogic studies. The festive season is the time of the year that receives the maximum number of traveling yogi and why not, after all we all have ample number of...

Yet another year, yet some more resolutions! As the old year comes to a wrap and a fresh sun emerges in our orbit, we look up with eyes full of new hopes and dreams of conquering all our goals and being a better and wiser person. Amidst all of these resolutions and...

Christmas is a celebration of love. It is the love of God for all of humanity, and thus a celebration the yogi must participate in. While this Christmas we are in Kerala, known to the world as the “God’s own country”, we rejoiced in celebration of the God’s light in...

Disenchanted with usual Christmas gift ideas this season and looking for something more meaningful? Take this thought forward and select a package of experiences rather than material things for your dear ones, a memorable experience which will become a part of their...

Yoga in the new age can conjure up an image of incredibly flexible young bohemians bent in sensuous postures, but that is not the only reality of this age old discipline of health and spiritual wellbeing. Yoga is a path to freedom which can be taken by anyone and...

The teacher trainees for the months of December 2016 have arrived at Rishikul Yogshala. The beginning of yet another session dedicated to love, peace, and harmony with yoga was marked with the ritual fire ceremony. Everyone present offered handful of...

Rishikesh, India, December 2016: Rishikul Yogshala, a well known name in the circle of yoga and meditation training centered in the world capital of yoga of Rishikesh, launches an all-new course on yoga adjustment- alignment.  This 100 hour course lasting over 15 days...

Kerala in South India is home to the many diverse and breathtaking landscapes that one may experience in this magical country. Amidst its many popular spots, Varkala takes the credit for being the famous beach town epicentre. Also, this coastal town in the...

Planning a winter travel to India but don’t know your best options? We suggest Kerala, the land of glittering white beaches, coconut trees and a host of exquisite regional attractions. Of late, Kerala is also gaining acclaim worldwide as a center for Ayurvedic healing...

So, you have decided to indulge into a soul-shaking heartwarming yoga teacher training in the majestic land of India? Great! The next step is to find where to go to be able to undergo this wonderfully life changing experience. We say, the latter is equally as...

The class of November 2016 congregated inside the top floor yoga hall of Rishikul Yogshala on a bright wintry day for the grand opening to another month of love, harmony, and good will. Some of our students had just arrived to the school and were still rapt in the...

The festive season of Navratri, in commemoration of the Goddess Shakti, reaches its heights in the Indian month of Kartik (October-November) on the day of Diwali. Rishikul Yogshala wholeheartedly reveled this year in the spirit of communal joy and festive spirits that...

India is a land of thousand festivals. There is not even a single dull month in the Indian calendar. In fact, some travelers come to India with a diary full of itinerary planned solely based on the various festivals taking place throughout the country. Some are...

Rishikul Yogshala has raised the bar once again for all yoga institutions in India by achieving a whopping 100 reviews on TripAdvisor! This prestigious standing is a result of years of dedication in conveying the yoga-thought to an international community of learners...

Technology is tricky. Though most inventions have been made and are still continued to make human life easier, however, if you look at it close enough, you would see the complications it has brought in our lives. It’s immense. Even if you could leave your laptop aside...

Rishikul Yogshala, the most reviewed Yoga school in the country, recently welcomed its latest 200 Yoga Teacher Training Course batch in Rishikesh with a grand gesture. Rishikesh, India, 7th October 2016: Last Friday, Rishikul Yogshala organized a grand opening...

The month of October is marked in the Hindu calendar for the worship of Goddess Shakti. Mother Shakti, the female aspect of creation, manifests before the devotee in countless forms. In this month, the entire country joins in worship and celebration to pay respect to...

What you should leave behind, what you should pack and what to buy there (hint: everything!) By Justine O’Connell When signing up for a yoga teacher training in India, deciding what to pack and take with you on this life changing journey is a question we ponder on. I...

This September Rishikul Yogshala observed Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp and show. The festival is held every year to honour Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and bringer of prosperity. One of the most prominent gods in the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha is widely...

The yoga capital of the world; Rishikesh, is bustling with both national and international tourists. While some stay for months with a desire to find deeper meaning to life, others come for a few days to sit by the banks of the Mother Ganges or seek forgiveness for...

Kunjapuri is crested atop green forested hills, at a height of 1645 meters from Rishikesh. Steeped in the echoing silence, the shrine is one of the many seats of Shakti, the Mother Goddess. It has long been a destination for devout pilgrims, spiritual seekers and...

Traditional yoga training in the Indian way is being taken to new levels of satisfaction in Pokhara, Nepal—a program conducted by Rishikul Yogshala. The yoga school’s most revered teachers lead this Pokhara course, motivated to spread “the wisdom and its cause”. The...

The Rishikul Yogshala family woke up to a splendid shinning morning this 15th August, celebrated nationally as the Independence Day of India. Our students hailing from different countries and cultures joined the traditional congregation of flag hoisting in the school...

Let's Go TravelingTravel SicknessYoga: Your Traveling Sickness MedicineYoga And TravelStanding Yoga Poses that look less awkward when you need to stretch out in public.Standing Side BendTwisted Goddess PoseStanding Forward Fold With Arm ExtensionFloor Yoga Poses, when...

Are you shying away from yoga classes to retain your maleness despite considering the various benefits you can reap from this holistic practice of enhancing body-mind-soul wellness? We don’t blame you. Today, yoga studios are mushrooming all over in the West—a less...

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain."- Vivian Greene India, the birth place of yoga, a destination for one to immerse themselves in a Yoga Teacher Training course. Twenty-eight days spent learning from the...

Having a hard time figuring out what will be the best gift for your loved ones this friendship day? Think out of the box beyond cute cards, teddy bears and friendship-bands. Strengthen ties with your favorite people in the world by giving them memories that won’t fade...

Rishikul Yogshala aims to spread the wisdom of yoga through the teacher training courses and retreats on offer. The school was founded in 2010 by passionate yogis, and now has a group of dedicated, experienced and high-quality teachers to guide students through their...

It's true what they say, the best dreams happen when you're wide awake! Endless gratitude to Rishikul Yogshala for not only providing me with the skills and knowledge to share my love of yoga with the world, but for making all my dreams come true. Here I share my yoga...

Pokhara, Nepal is home to some of the most breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range. Situated on the banks of the serene Fewa Lake, this peaceful town offers all the amenities of a larger city with a palpable laid-back charm. Hotel Garden : From the moment...

5:10am and my alarm goes off, I snooze it for 10 minutes before finally rolling myself out of bed and into the bathroom. I wash the sleep out of my face with cold water, brush my teeth and put on my yoga pants. For those who want it there is ginger tea at 5:30am, for...

It's June 21st- Summer Solstice or as it will now also be known thanks to a world wide UN based initiative from the Prime Minister of India- 'World Yoga Day'. Being in Rishikesh, India, the 'world capital of yoga' there is no better a place to celebrate. The sun is...

Rishikul Yogshala has once again been successful in its endeavour to bring an awakening among that section of the society which had a different perspective on the concept of yoga and increasing their faith in yogic science. We have recently had a batch of 28 young...

The schedule of a 200 hour yoga teacher training programme is intense but when you do get your days off you want to make the most of the wonderful location you have decided to train in.  I fell in love with Rishikesh, the intensity of the hoards of visitors, cows,...

Who Are They? The Yoga Alliance is an International nonprofit organisation based in the United States of America, which creates a network, works in interest of the society through education and hosts numerous developmental activities. The Yoga Alliance promotes and...

Congratulations Dear Fellow Yogis, To-Be-Teachers & Our Students!!! With your great support and encouragement, Rishikul Yogshala has achieved yet another milestone. We have been awarded with the certificate of excellence by Trip Advisor, one of the biggest travel...

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a much-debated topic as more and more women look for natural alternatives . The varying estrogen and progesterone cycles  during the reproductive years may cause mood swings, painful cramps, bloating and other symptoms of...

As the summer sets in everyone yearns for ways to keep themselves chilled.  Yoga could be one of the interesting ways to keep your body cool.  Check out some of these poses to fight the heat of the summer: Sitali Breath:The Sanskrit word “Sitali” means “Cooling”....

"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path." : - Lord Buddha Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima or Vesak is observed worldwide as a sacred festival of all the Buddhists to pay homage to Lord Buddha, the founder of...

Rishikul Yogshala was founded in Rishikesh, 'the world capital of yoga' over five years ago and in this time we have spread health and contentment through the traditional art of yoga. This May we are moving to a new location to continue to inspire and teach budding...

I did it! I just finished 200 Yoga TTC in Rishikesh. It was my dream for a long time to do the yoga teacher training in India. It was not easy to find a wright place, there are so many schools all around India. In choosing Rishikul Yogashala I just followed my heart...

“Concentrate on your breath. Inhale. And exhale.“ That’s what I have been listening to every morning for three weeks now, during my daily yoga practice here, in Rishikesh in India. And I love it! I have learned so much about yoga and about myself, finding my internal...

Why Yoga? Yoga has become very fashionable today: Hatha yoga, Bikram yoga, Sivananda yoga, Ashtanga yoga ... it sounds like a sport. Different schools compete with each other over which of them is best. We look with admiration on the flexible bodies of teachers who...

Yoga has been adopted by thousands as a transformative science for many years and it is still picking up on the global platform. Every year we receive stats based on which we can  conclude yoga fanaticism is on a hike. As per a report from seatleyoganews.com, 36.7...

I was very excited to learn that I would be in India, at a yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh during the ‘Festival of Colours’-Holi, said to be one of India’s most popular and vibrant festivals. A festival signifying the end of winter and start of spring, and...

So you have put in the hard work, long days, pushed your body, your mind and your soul and are ready to enlighten the world with the knowledge you gained through yoga teacher training. Now it's time for you stand out from the many others across the world, in various...

Yoga as a philosophy triggers a sense of empowerment through its nourishing preaching that acts as fodder for both mental and physical well being. It is due to this reason an increasing number of workplace yoga classes, so that employees can learn things beyond the...

1. You Will Get To Learn The Correct Yoga Alignments That Suit Your Body: With yoga teacher training, you will learn about the correct techniques in person, from a yoga master, rather than from taking classes or online tutorials that are not as easy to understand or...

You sure are in love with yoga – it deeply connects you to your real self with a deeper realisation of things but there comes a moment of impasse with everything. The same may also happen to you if you are following yoga like therapy every day. Like the way wearing...

Yoga not only is something that connects us to our soul and renders spiritual ground but has proved to be an efficient therapy for cancer patients. Cancer patients who have undergone the therapy and survived the deadly disease have found solace and positive energy...

Today many parts of the world are celebrating St Valentine's Day, sending cards, flowers and chocolates and dedicating the day to the one they love, or would like to love! We share our five reasons why yoga can lead to an open heart and blissful love life: 1. Yoga...

With the world on the Internet, we have everything lined up with just a click away. The ubiquitous digital life is becoming quite essential leading to both boon and bane. Staring us in our faces are a wide rages of cons from the online world, out of which the most...

Yoga is science that gradually gives you the power of acceptance, the power to be seen and care for your body. It is a practice that co-ordinates all your body basics and parts into one single directional focus, teaches us to honour and be awareness of our body. Yoga...

New year and the first question is always, what is your New Years resolution?  The normal answers include eat less, drink less, exercise more and be happy.  Normally these will last the first few weeks and then old habits fall back into place.  However this year I...

A meandrous journey, yoga has seen many obstacles, faced numerous doubts and had to pass many tests, before it emerged as main stream art form both accepted and practiced by us. Wrapped in the cocoon of religion, culture, region, beliefs and much more, many people...