Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram, Balaknath Road, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Up to 20 in group
November 2 - 30, 2025
About this Retreat
Yogi Dinesh Chander Ji, the Director of Om Shanti Om Yoga School, begin yoga at a very young age with 15 years of learning and teaching yoga experience in Ashram. Yogi Dinesh was born at Ponti Sirkhon Almora, Himalaya Hill into Brahmans Orthodox family. When he was 12 years old, he obtained his education in Hinduism in Rishikesh Ashram (Parmath Niketan and Sivananda) and Varanasi. He studied all the Mantras, Vedas, Sanskrit, Bhagavath Gita and in deep the Hindu tradition, yogi life, and culture. He is the close disciple of his Guru, The Great Himalayan Yogi, Swami Yogananda Maharaj Ji and learned many types of Yoga from his beloved Guru. He has a Bachelor in Sanskrit and obtained the title of "Shastri" with Master in Sanskrit and Yoga and successfully obtained the title of “Yogacharya”. He is an experienced, loving, generous, friendly and humble natured person. He is well versed in Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Sivananda, Sukshma Vyayama and Laughter Yoga. He learned many types of yoga from his Guru. His future aspiration is to open his own ashram in the near future with a capacity of 50-100 students. Yogi Dinesh has been traveling to many countries such as Russia, Europe, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and the USA to give yoga courses. He is a qualified experienced Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance USA withe-RYT200 and e-RYT500.
Guru Buddhi Prakash "Meditation & Philosophy"
Guru Buddhi Prakash Ji was born in the year 1953. He is an M.A. degree holder in Hindi Literature and Yoga Philosophy. He got the first experience of Samadhi at the age of 7 years. He had a clear vision of his past life in the Himalayas. He completed his higher education at Agra and Haridwar Universities. He got initiation in Shankaracharya Tradition through his Master Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and he spent many years with his guru and practiced the Transcendental Meditation. For deep practice, he went to a cave in the Uttarkashi Himalayas for a few years. He taught Yoga in many other countries and now he is a guest teacher at Om Shanti Om Yoga School. He has 40 years teaching experience in Yoga and many spiritual seekers come to him for a different level of practicing Meditation and Indian Philosophy. He has such an extensive knowledge of Indian Philosophy like Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Shiv Sutras, etc. He has been known to conduct various Yoga seminars in Rishikesh as well as other parts of India. In the year 2015, he is awarded by Yash Bharti Award by Chief Minister of UP Government.
Yogi Kamal Ji "Hatha Yoga & Shatkarmas Teacher"
Yogi Kamal Ji was born in a family with deep knowledge of Sanskrit and ancient texts, so study of Vedic and another ancient text was part of his yogic education since childhood. Further, you will learn about his achievements in Yoga study. He did a 1-year training course in naturopathy at National Institute of Naturopathy (Department of Ayush Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India) in 2006. He obtained a bachelor degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) from Barkatullah University, Bhopal in the year 2007. He attained Master of Science in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar in 2010. In 2002, Kamal participated in all-India Inter-university Yogasana Championship held at North Gujarat University, Patan. In 2008, he co-founded International Free Yoga and Music Festival that lasted till 2014. He is a professional teacher of ancient hatha yoga, and shatkarma section. His compassion towards all living beings and non-fading cheerfulness combined with routine yoga practice make him one of a kind, true yogi.
Dr. Usha Vaishnava "Ayurveda Teacher & Nutrition Diet Advisor"
Dr. Usha Vaishnava Having Studied disciplines in Ayurveda & Herbal Medicine, She had completed her 5 1/2 years recognized B.A.M.S. an internationally recognized degree in Ayurveda from famed 150 years old Ayurveda University in India. Then she specialized in Panchakarma Therapy at world recognized Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal (Kerala). For the last 14 years, she is engaged in Ayurveda Treatment, Teaching and Training students for Ayurvedic Massages and Dietary. She also has her own clinic in Tapovan for giving Ayurvedic Treatment, Massages, Panchakarma, Nutritional advice and other personal/private consultation. She is a special guest doctor for Om Shanti Om Yoga School.
Yogi Yogendra Mishra Ji "Philosophy & Meditation Teacher"
Swami Yogendra Mishra Ji holds a master degree in Philosophy M.A. (Philosophy) from Agra University. He also has D.Y.Ed. Kaivalyadham and B.P.Ed. from Amaravathi University. He is a Yogi with more than 25 years of experience in Yoga and meditation. He has taught Yoga in many countries around the world. We proudly convey this message that Acharya Yogi Yogendra Mishra Ji has founded the International Yoga and Mediation Academy as well as acting as an advisor for many institutions around the world. He is usually invited with a special invitation by Yoga Centre operator in overseas.
Here, I would like to share this one of his philosophy sentences that touched my heart is:
"I was so sad for losing my shoes until I found a man without feet."
Swami Amarna "Osho Meditation Facilitator"
Swami Amarna has done Osho Meditation Training Course in "OSHO INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION RESORT" in Pune, Maharashtra (India). He has well versed experienced in a different level of Osho Meditations and has been teaching many years in almost all the places all over India. Swami Amarna goes on felicitating, sharing Osho Meditation, Osho Visions too. Currently, he is residing in Rishikesh and continues serving and sharing his knowledge & experience from his Sadguru "OSHO" or Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to the students from all over the world. Students really meditate, enjoy & Celebrate his classes the playful way of teaching and performing Scientifically & Spiritually which in tally with modern world and needs.
Details of this retreat
200 Hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India, is taught by an experienced and best-certified yoga teacher team from Rishikesh, who provide personalized attention to each student. The curriculum encompasses in-depth knowledge of traditional Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, as well as body alignment and adjustment techniques, yogic anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, mantra, pranayama, and ethics for yoga teachers.
In addition, the course offers training in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, which helps students understand the relationship between yoga and Ayurveda, as well as how to apply Ayurvedic principles to create personalized yoga practices for their students.
The course duration of the 200-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram is typically 25 days. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification, which enables them to register themselves to become RYT-200 and be able to teach yoga worldwide.
The course has multiple aims and objectives, which include:
🕉️To provide a comprehensive understanding of yoga philosophy, including the history, theory, and concepts of yoga.
🕉️To teach students the techniques and principles of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques.
🕉️To provide knowledge of human anatomy and physiology regarding yoga practice, including common injuries and how to avoid them.
🕉️To teach students the principles of alignment and adjustment, including how to modify yoga poses to meet the individual needs of students.
🕉️To provide training in teaching methodology, including sequencing, class planning, and teaching techniques.
🕉️To teach students the importance of ethical behavior and professionalism in yoga teaching.
🕉️To provide training in Ayurveda, including the principles of Ayurvedic medicine and how it relates to yoga practice.
🕉️To provide a safe and supportive learning environment for students to deepen their yoga practice and gain confidence in teaching others.
🕉️To prepare students to become certified yoga teachers through the Yoga Alliance, enabling them to teach yoga worldwide.
🕉️To make you a proficient and confident yoga teacher, under the guidelines of Yoga Alliance, USA.