About School

Founded in the year 2015, Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul is located at Tapovan in Rishikesh. It is residential yoga school and offers yoga teacher training programs and retreats. The school is registered with Yoga Alliance, USA and run by Acharya Vinay along with his team of yoga instructors.

The school runs 200 hour, 300 hour and 500 hour Yoga teacher training courses based on traditional style of Hatha Yoga.  On an average there are 8 -12 students in every batch.

Location

The school is located in the Foothills of Himalayas at Tapovan.  It is far away from the hustle and bustle of the Laxman Jhoola area. The natural landscape, scenic beauty, and peaceful environment are the centre of attraction of the school.

Please ensure that you have read the directions carefully. If you book through us, we will drop you at the school. If you are approaching the school otherwise, please arrive at Tapovan, Rishikesh and call Acharya Vinay to guide you for further directions.

Accommodation

There are total 15 standard rooms available at the school. All the rooms currently offered by the school are Non- AC rooms. Due to absence of outside accommodation arrangement, the number of students is currently capped at 15 per batch. The rooms are located on the ground and first floor of the school. The rooms have queen sized beds and attached bathroom. All the rooms have 24 * 7 hot water availability.

Rooms are available on single occupancy basis. Students who wish to share common room can do so.

Yoga Hall

The school has one yoga hall. The yoga hall is located on the top floor and there is no A.C. in the yoga hall. It can accommodate maximum 15-20 practicing students at a time.

Dining hall

The dining hall is located on the ground floor and 10-12 students can dine at the same time. There is no A.C. in the dining hall.

Food

Everyday food menu is fixed by the management. The school has listed the varieties available and meals are prepared according to the list.  Please note that the food menu is seasonal and the management can change the menu without prior notification.

Class size

The class size is small and usually there are around 6-8 students in a batch. However, the management can increase the batch size if the need arise. If you prefer to attend Yoga in small class this school is the right choice for you. You can contact the school through the contact form at the bottom of the page to check the number of students in the batch you are considering.

Payment and cancellation

Reserve your seat after paying an the advance amount. The advance payment is refundable if the cancellation is done before one week of the course start date. There are no refunds if the cancellation is done in the preceding week of course start date. However, the payment can be adjusted towards any future course.

Pay the remaining amount directly at the school. The school accepts fees in cash/ credit card at the school. All major currencies are accepted at the school. The fees does not include the card swipe charges/ transaction charges.

Do’s and don’ts

• No smoking.
• No alcohol or any other intoxicating substance consumption.
• Students are expected to check out the day after the completion of the course.

About the course:

 Two hundred Hours Yoga teacher training program is designed for students who wish to stay and learn for 28 days/ 4 weeks at the institute. It covers traditional components of Hatha Yoga like Asana (yoga postures), Pranayam (breathing exercises), Shatkriya (yoga cleansing actions) and Bandhas (yoga energy locks).

The program covers practical as well as theoretical aspects of the course. After the completion of the course, a certificate, recognized by the yoga alliance U.S.A, will be awarded to the students. It enables them to enrol themselves as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with yoga Alliance.

Course duration:

The course runs for 28 days. Please click on the book course tab to find out about the upcoming dates.

Special instructions:

• The student should inform the school in advance if he is suffering from any disease for which he is undergoing treatment.
• The student should have at least basic proficiency in English language.
• No formal experience is required to enroll in the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh
• Beginner level students can also join 200 hour yoga teacher training program.
• A flexible body free of injuries is NOT a requirement for this training, In fact, the school encourages people with all body types and those who can take physical challenges to consider this program.

Ethics guidelines:

• Jeevmoksha institute follows the traditional approach of Yoga in every aspect. So students must be aware of the fact that the teachings at the institute will be also blended in the same format which can be different from the pattern being practiced in the west.
• Jeevmoksha institute does not follow or teach any of the modern day modifications of Yoga which are presented by several names. The students must keep in mind that the teachings will be strictly under the traditional principles of Hatha & Raj Yoga.
• Behavior is an integral part of learning as well as the assessment procedure. Students should adapt to the rules being mentioned by the ancient sages and the idea of community and social relationships. This is extremely helpful to learn and grow and is an integral part of the Gurukul system of learning.
• The meals served at the institute are specially designed for the course texture and intensity. They are based on the ancient guidelines of Ayurveda and Yoga. Students should be able to adjust their food habits in relation to the same as any other edibles are not allowed during the course inside the campus.
• The teachings of Jeevmoksha Institute are intended towards culminating the real Experience of Yoga in the students. Hence the practices, training and routine is also framed in a manner that the students experience a fundamental transformation in behavioral and ethical patterns.
• Discipline is a must. The students must pursue the course routine and structure seriously.
• There is no provision for having guests. If there is any such condition, the information has to provided to the concerned person beforehand to make necessary arrangements.
• Students are supposed to be in the classroom on time or else they will not be permitted to enter once the class has started.
• Please make sure to clear all the dues before leaving the premises.

• The accommodation facility will be provided with meals during the course. The meals will be purely vegetarian and no non vegetarian diet will be allowed throughout the tenure of the course.
• Students need to possess a competent state of physical and mental health as the practices of yoga can be strenuous sometime for body and mind. If any issues of health exist, please consult your physician before commencing the practices and inform the Jeevmoksha administration about the same.
• As yoga is a discipline, it requires some responsibilities on part of the practitioners to be observed. Use of any kind of intoxication’s is strictly prohibited during the tenure of the courses and involvement in any unfair and unethical practices should also be averted. It is extremely important for the sadhaka of yoga to adopt to the virtues of truthfulness, awareness, self introspection, compassion for all beings and attitude of devotion for being successful.

Class schedule:

The classes start at 7:00 AM during spring and summer. Daily class schedule is fixed and same classes are followed every day till completion of the course. Please note that there may be minor changes in the class timings, and such changes, when occurred, will be intimated to the students in advance.