About Rishikesh Yog Nirvana
Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is a traditional yoga school in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh, India. We have run yoga teacher training here since 2018. More than 4,000 students from around the world have trained with us.
- 2018Teaching since
- 4,000+Graduates worldwide
- RYS 238411Registered with Yoga Alliance
- 4.9 / 5186 Google reviews
Our story
Yoga teachers Yogi Sajan Negi and Manish Thapliyal founded Rishikesh Yog Nirvana in 2018. They wanted a school where yoga is lived, not just taught. Both still teach here. Sajan leads meditation and yoga philosophy. Manish leads Ashtanga Vinyasa and body alignment.
Our aim is simple. We help each student build a steady practice, understand the ideas behind it, and teach with confidence.
Watch: Graduation Day
Every course ends the same way: certificates, garlands and the whole group together.
What we teach
Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. We run yoga teacher training at four levels. New batches start on the 1st of every month.
- 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: 12 days. A first course for beginners.
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: 25 days. The usual first step to teaching.
- 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: 28 days. Advanced study after the 200-hour level.
- 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: 56 days. Our complete, long-form training.
We also teach specialist courses in Kundalini, Ashtanga, Aerial, Yin, Yoga Nidra and Prenatal yoga. For a shorter stay, try our 5, 7 or 14-day yoga retreats.
Not sure which level suits you? Compare the four courses or see dates and fees.
Our teachers
Seven teachers lead our courses. Four of them hold a Master's degree in Yoga.
| Teacher | Teaches | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Yogi Sajan Negi | Meditation, yoga philosophy | Co-founder. M.A. in Yoga, E-RYT 200 |
| Manish Thapliyal | Ashtanga Vinyasa, alignment | Co-founder. M.A. in Yoga, 10+ years teaching |
| Priyanka Karki | Ashtanga Vinyasa | 8+ years teaching |
| Yogi Deepraj Bhandari | Vinyasa flow, Hatha yoga | M.A. in Yoga, 8+ years teaching |
| Heena Thakwani | Teaching methodology | E-RYT 500, 10+ years in wellness |
| Swami Shivabrahmananda Saraswati | Yoga philosophy, Vedanta | Arsha Vidya Peetham lineage |
| Chirag Bhatt | Yoga anatomy | M.A. in Yoga |
Read each teacher's full profile on Our Teachers.
How we teach
- Small groups. Every student gets personal attention.
- Traditional roots. We follow Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Himalayan yoga tradition.
- Practical skills. You learn anatomy, alignment, sequencing and how to teach a class.
- Daily practice. Asana, breathwork, meditation and study are part of every day.
Read more about our approach on Our Philosophy.
Where you will stay
Our school is on Balaknath Road in Upper Tapovan, a quiet part of Rishikesh near the Ganges. Course fees include ashram rooms, three sattvic meals a day, course materials, your certificate and pickup from Dehradun airport.
See the rooms and meals on Food & Accommodation, or browse our photo gallery.
What students say
We are rated 4.9 out of 5 from 186 reviews on Google. Read their stories on our testimonials page.
Contact and visit
Rishikesh Yog NirvanaBalaknath Rd, Upper Tapovan
Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 82732 09207
Email: rishikeshyognirvana@gmail.com