Situated in Rishikesh, a small town nestled in the foot-hills of Himalayas, Rishikesh Yogpeeth offers a unique platform to learn yoga and meditation amidst ashram-like surroundings. Rishikesh Yogpeeth is a non-profit making organization founded in the year 2006 by a group of young, motivated Rishikesh residents as an initiative to spread the eternal message of yoga in a way that is contemporary and accessible to all. The focus at Rishikesh Yogpeeth is on laying a firm foundation of yogic insights rooted in ancient wisdom, in the hearts and minds of all who come. The teaching style is straightforward and heartfelt, with a judicious mix of traditional knowledge and modern methodologies. They are registered under the Societies Registration Act of Government of India. Abhayaranya also offers the yoga retreat, check out Rishikesh Yogpeeth reviews and join the retreat.
Rishikesh Yogpeeth offers the following services:
Yoga Retreat
Yoga Teacher Training
Meditation
Asanas
Pranayam
Rishikesh Yogpeeth conducts its courses in two locations just outside Rishikesh, India as follows:
1. Abhayaranya Campus: Rishikesh Yogpeeth Abhayaranya has 18 cottages with two well-appointed, spacious and comfortable rooms in each cottage. Each room has twin beds, attached toilet with shower and running hot water. Each room can have either single or double occupancy. You will be asked your choice (single/sharing) while booking the course.
2. Ganga Campus: There are 10 cozy cottages at Ganga Campus. Each cottage has twin beds, attached toilet with shower and running hot water. You have a choice of single or double occupancy in these cottages. Meals are taken in a common dining area. Checkout Rishikesh Yogpeeth reviews and book the accommodation.
Meals are taken in a large dining hall in the ashram. The arrangement is traditional where you sit on the floor in rows and are served lovingly by the staff and student volunteers. Rishikesh Yogpeeth serve three Vegetarian Satvik Meals, which includes dairy products; they do not provide Egg & Meat. If someone has dietary restrictions due to some allergic reaction can get in touch with the person in charge of the kitchen for the alternatives.
By Air: For International travellers, New Delhi is the nearest port of entry. Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh which is approximately 35 kilometres away. Popular carriers like Air India, Spice Jet and Jet Airways often have daily flights from New Delhi. Once you reach Jolly Grant airport, Rishikesh Yogpeeth Abhayaranya can arrange to have to picked up and brought to the nearest drop-off point where you hike up to Abhayaranya.
By Taxi: Rishikesh Yogpeeth can arrange a taxi to pick you up from New Delhi airport (distance 260 Km, a drive of 6-7 hours) to the ashram.
By Bus: Being a popular tourist destination, Rishikesh has a good network of buses connecting it with important places such as Haridwar, Dehradun and New Delhi. Buses depart in the morning and late evening from the Kashmere Gate ISBT, New Delhi for Rishikesh every day. You can choose from a regular, deluxe or a luxury coach. You will still need to inform to arrange to pick you up from Rishikesh (where the bus will drop you) the campus.
By Train: The nearest railhead to Rishikesh is in Haridwar which is approximately 25 kilometers away. Haridwar, in turn, is linked to major Indian cities including New Delhi. Some of the popular trains are Shatabadi Express, Jan Shatabdi, AC Special Express and Mussoorie Express. Rishikesh Yogpeeth Abhayaranya can arrange for a taxi pick-up from Haridwar railway station to the campus.