About Ashtanga Yogpeeth Rishikesh
About The School
Rishikesh, the land of Godmen and Ganges, is labelled as the “Yoga Capital of the World,” several yogis travel to the city from far away places to learn about the different forms and aspects of yoga and to purify their mind, body, and soul and rejuvenate their spirits with a fresh. The Ashtanga Yogpeeth was established after the trying times of covid-19, in the year 2021, at Rishikesh by Yogi Dhiren. The institute is duly registered with the Yoga Alliance (USA) and offers residential and non-residential courses and retreats for the participants depending completely on their choice.
We offer various Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) courses at our centre namely:
- 100hrs Yoga Teacher Training (100 HRS YTT)
- 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training (200 HRS YTT)
- 300hrs Yoga Teacher Training (300 HRS YTT)
- 500hrs Yoga Teacher Training (500 HRS YTT)

In all the courses we incorporate a well-versed curriculum to train every yogi in our centre with utmost sincerity, in the different forms of Yogic-Vidyas so that they have an in-depth understanding of the Yoga Asanas and their correlation and impact on our physical and mental being. Your study is enriched with sessions that require your 100% involvement along with discussions about the various aspects of Yoga both practical and theoretical. Our course empowers you to understand the intricacies related to the various Yogic-Kriyas and Asanas, and apply that in your day-to-day life.
Our Vision:
The Ashtanga Yogpeeth Rishikesh stands on the foundation of the most traditional and authentic forms and techniques applied in yoga to enrich your yogic capabilities to their optimum capacity. We aim at building a safe space for all the aspirants, where they can grow their abilities along with their spiritual being and give you a wholesome experience away from the toxins of our everyday life. In the words of our founder yogi Dhiren, “I always wanted to establish AYR as a place where everyone not only gets certified as a yoga teacher but also a place where you learn the discipline of life, and where everyone can feel the vibe of a true yoga practitioner.”
Yoga School in Rishikesh
Best Location to Start Your Yogic Journey
The AYR is located at the most people-friendly location in the city, it is easy to reach for the non-locals and its picturesque and innate surroundings attract loads of yogis, making it a popular establishment in just one year. The centre has an airy hall to conduct the sessions and the view of the river Ganga flowing down from the mountains in its mighty form in the background.