Garden cottages on the Swaastik Yog School campus in Tapovan, Rishikesh

About Swaastik Yog School

Q: Who founded Swaastik Yog School?

Swaastik Yog School was founded in 2015 by Mayuri Shewale (E-RYT 500, 15+ years of teaching), who still heads every teacher training. Her co-founder Rahul Badoni (E-RYT 500, 15+ years) leads the philosophy teaching.

Q: Is Swaastik Yog School registered with Yoga Alliance?

Yes. Swaastik Yog School is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at the 200, 300 and 500-hour levels (RYS 200, RYS 300, RYS 500), a Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS) and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). You can verify this in the public Yoga Alliance directory. We are also a registered business in India.

Q: Is Swaastik Yog School women-led?

Yes. The school was founded and is headed by a woman, Mayuri Shewale, who personally leads every 200, 300 and 500-hour batch, and aerial yoga is taught by women. Not every teacher is a woman — co-founder Rahul Badoni teaches philosophy.

Q: Is it a good school for beginners?

Yes. The 100 and 200-hour courses assume no teaching experience — a regular personal practice is enough. Small batches of up to 12 mean beginners get individual attention and adjustments.

Q: Is it safe for women travelling solo?

Many of our students are women travelling alone. The campus has gender-separate dorms, female staff on site and a written code of conduct, and we can arrange airport pickup at extra cost.

Q: How much does a course cost?

All residential courses include training, accommodation and sattvic vegetarian meals. The 100-hour starts from $275, the 200-hour from $440, the 300-hour from $660 and the 500-hour from $880; the aerial teacher training starts from $195. Price depends on dorm, shared or private room.

Q: Where exactly is the school?

The campus is in Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — the quieter, greener yoga neighbourhood above Laxman Jhula, a short walk from the Ganga.

Q: Do you teach aerial yoga?

Yes. Our aerial programme runs as Aerial Rishikesh, on the same campus with the same team: a 7-day aerial yoga teacher training (YACEP), running Monday to Sunday and starting every Monday. Aerial is also part of our daily drop-in classes.

Q: How large are the batches?

Each batch has a maximum of 12 students, so the founders can give every student personal feedback.

A women-led, Yoga Alliance–registered yoga school in Tapovan, Rishikesh — founded in 2015 by Mayuri Shewale, who still leads every teacher training.

Last updated 5 November 2026 · prices and batch dates verified

What is Swaastik Yog School?

Swaastik Yog School is a women-led yoga teacher training school in Tapovan, Rishikesh, India, founded in 2015 by Mayuri Shewale (E-RYT 500). It is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at the 200, 300 and 500-hour levels and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Courses are all-inclusive — training, accommodation and sattvic vegetarian meals — with the 200-hour training from $440, taught in small batches of up to 12 students.

Founded: 2015
Founder & head teacher: Mayuri Shewale — E-RYT 500, 15+ years
Co-founder & philosophy: Rahul Badoni — E-RYT 500, 15+ years
Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Yoga Alliance: RYS 200 · RYS 300 · RYS 500 · RCYS · YACEP
Courses: 100/200/300/500-hour YTT, aerial YTT, sound healing, online YTT, retreats
200-hour price: From $440 all-inclusive
Batch size: Max 12 students
Teaching language: English
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 138 reviews
Aerial programme: Aerial Rishikesh (same campus and team)

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Our Story

Swaastik Yog School was founded in 2015 in Rishikesh by Mayuri Shewale, a woman who has taught yoga for more than 15 years and still heads every training personally. Her vision was simple: a women-led school that shares traditional yoga with seekers from around the world — honestly, in small groups, at a price that keeps the training within reach.

Co-founder Rahul Badoni, who grew up in the Himalayan foothills, leads the philosophy side of the curriculum: the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

In 2026 the school moved to a new, greener campus in Tapovan — garden cottages, dorm, twin-shared and private rooms, a short walk from the Ganga — and its aerial programme became its own specialist school, Aerial Rishikesh, run by the same team on the same campus.

Since 2015 we have trained more than 5,000 students from around the world. Whether you want to deepen your own practice, become a certified teacher or simply experience yoga in its birthplace, you will be taught by the people who built the school.

Yoga teacher training graduating class photo on the rooftop terrace with the Himalayan foothills behind, Rishikesh

Milestones

2015Mayuri Shewale founds Swaastik Yog School in Rishikesh.
2026The school moves to a new garden campus in Tapovan, a short walk from the Ganga.
2026The aerial programme launches as Aerial Rishikesh — one of the very few dedicated aerial yoga teacher-training schools in India.
2026Heated yoga halls and a heated blanket in every room make the November–February batches comfortable.
TodayYoga Alliance RYS 200, 300 and 500 with YACEP continuing education, in batches of up to 12.

The Founders

You learn directly from the two people who built the school.

Mayuri Shewale

Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher

E-RYT 500 · 15+ years of teaching

Mayuri Shewale founded Swaastik Yog School in 2015 and leads every 200, 300 and 500-hour batch herself. An E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and more than 15 years of teaching, she teaches traditional Hatha and Vinyasa with a precise, anatomy-aware approach to alignment, and she is the lead teacher of the school's aerial yoga programme.

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Rahul Badoni

Co-Founder & Philosophy Teacher

E-RYT 500 · 15+ years of teaching

Rahul Badoni co-founded the school and leads its philosophy teaching. An E-RYT 500 with more than 15 years of practice and teaching, he grew up in the Himalayan foothills and teaches the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, Ashtanga, pranayama and meditation in a way that connects the texts to everyday life.

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What Makes Swaastik Different

Women-led

Founded and headed by a woman, with aerial yoga taught by women and a campus run with solo female travellers in mind.

Aerial specialists

One of the very few schools in India with a dedicated 7-day aerial yoga teacher training (YACEP, starting every Monday), through Aerial Rishikesh.

Small batches

Max 12 students per batch, so the founders know your name, your body and your goals.

Honest, all-inclusive pricing

Training, accommodation and sattvic meals in one price — 200-hour from $440, 300-hour from $660, 500-hour from $880.

Verifiable credentials

Our Yoga Alliance RYS 200/300/500 and YACEP registrations are public — check them yourself in the Yoga Alliance directory.

New campus, winter-ready

Garden cottages in Tapovan, heated halls and heated blankets from November to February.

Yoga Alliance RYS 200 · 300 · 500

How We Teach

Yoga, in its truest sense, is the eight-limbed path described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. Most modern classes stop at the postures; we teach asana alongside pranayama, meditation and the philosophy of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita, so you leave with more than a sequence of poses.

Classical Hatha sequences are taught with clear alignment cues so every level can practise safely. Ashtanga is introduced progressively, and aerial and restorative practices balance the more demanding forms. We explain the why behind every technique, and we never promise miracle cures — only a rigorous, caring environment for real progress.

Classical texts

Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita & Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Whole-person practice

Body, breath, mind and spirit in balance

Sacred setting

Learning in Rishikesh, the original home of yoga

Individual attention

Small groups where every student is seen

What You Can Expect

A structured, progressive curriculum

Foundations come before advanced techniques. You are never thrown in at the deep end, and never bored by repetition that adds nothing.

Personal attention

Adjustments are offered with care and consent, and questions are welcome at any time — not just in set slots.

A safe, supportive community

Many students arrive alone and leave with friends for life, through shared early-morning practice, meals and evening discussions.

Honest preparation for teaching

How to hold space, modify for injuries, plan a class and build a sustainable teaching career — not just how to cue a sun salutation.

Support after graduation

Alumni can reach out for mentorship and guidance on setting up their teaching long after the closing ceremony.

The why, not just the how

We explain the physiological, energetic and philosophical reasons behind each technique, so you can keep learning on your own.

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What Students Say

4.8★ from 138 Google reviews

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5 days ago

I had a truly enriching time at Swaastik Yog School. All the teachers were wonderful, each bringing their own passionate approach to yoga and being genuinely eager to share their knowledge and experience with the students. The programme offers a great variety of classes, including Hatha, Ashtanga, alignment, mantra, pranayama and yoga philosophy. It was particularly nice to experience different styles and approaches, deepen my understanding of yoga and even get the chance to try aerial yoga! The school has a very personal atmosphere and feels more like a little family than just a yoga school. It starts with the authentic, home-cooked food, which is healthy, nourishing and easy on the body, giving you the energy to get the most out of your classes. And then there are the sweet dogs, who seem to take their role as protectors very seriously, keeping an eye on everyone and occasionally chasing away the cute little monkeys that like to pay unexpected visits! Beyond the yoga classes, we had some wonderful experiences together, including a wedding celebration, yoga by the Ganges, meditation in a cave and a visit to Ganga Aarti. The location is also ideal, situated between Upper and Lower Tapovan in Rishikesh, making everything within easy reach. You can enjoy the lively atmosphere of the area while still having a peaceful place to return to. The garden is lovely, and being able to watch the sunrise over the mountains from the rooftop every morning is something special. I am very grateful for the time I spent here. It is a place with a lot of heart and wonderful people.

About Swaastik Yog School

What is Swaastik Yog School?

Our Story

Milestones

The Founders

Mayuri Shewale

Rahul Badoni

What Makes Swaastik Different

Women-led

Aerial specialists

Small batches

Honest, all-inclusive pricing

Verifiable credentials

New campus, winter-ready

How We Teach

What You Can Expect

A structured, progressive curriculum

Personal attention

A safe, supportive community

Honest preparation for teaching

Support after graduation

The why, not just the how

What Students Say

Frequently Asked Questions About Swaastik Yog School

Who founded Swaastik Yog School?

Is Swaastik Yog School registered with Yoga Alliance?

Is Swaastik Yog School women-led?

Is it a good school for beginners?

Is it safe for women travelling solo?

How much does a course cost?

Where exactly is the school?

Do you teach aerial yoga?

How large are the batches?

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