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Swaastik Yog School in Rishikesh

स्वास्तिक योग स्कूल के बारे में

ऋषिकेश के केंद्र में प्रामाणिक योग शिक्षा, आपके परिवर्तन के लिए समर्पित अनुभवी शिक्षकों द्वारा निर्देशित

हमारी कहानी

ऋषिकेश के आध्यात्मिक केंद्र में स्थापित, स्वास्तिक योग स्कूल एक दशक से अधिक समय से प्रामाणिक योग शिक्षा का एक प्रकाश स्तंभ रहा है। हमारी यात्रा एक सरल लेकिन शक्तिशाली दृष्टि के साथ शुरू हुई: दुनिया भर के साधकों के साथ पारंपरिक योग की परिवर्तनकारी शक्ति को साझा करना।

पवित्र गंगा नदी से कुछ ही मिनटों की दूरी पर तपोवन के शांतिपूर्ण पड़ोस में स्थित और राजसी हिमालय से घिरा, हमारा स्कूल गहरे अभ्यास और आंतरिक परिवर्तन के लिए सही वातावरण प्रदान करता है।

Yoga school in Rishikesh surrounded by Himalayas
Students practicing yoga at Swaastik Yog School

हमारा मानना है कि योग केवल शारीरिक व्यायाम नहीं है, बल्कि शरीर, मन और आत्मा के सामंजस्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए एक पूर्ण प्रणाली है।

वर्षों से, हमने 50 से अधिक देशों के हजारों छात्रों को प्रशिक्षित किया है, जिससे उन्हें योग अभ्यास के गहन लाभों को खोजने में मदद मिली है। चाहे आप अपने व्यक्तिगत अभ्यास को गहरा करना चाहते हों, एक प्रमाणित शिक्षक बनना चाहते हों, या बस इसके जन्मस्थान में प्रामाणिक योग का अनुभव करना चाहते हों, स्वास्तिक योग स्कूल खुले हाथों से आपका स्वागत करता है।

Our Philosophy & Approach

At Swaastik Yog School we draw from the full depth of the yogic tradition — not as a fitness routine, but as a living science of self-transformation.

Yoga, in its truest sense, is an eight-limbed path described by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. Most modern yoga classes focus solely on the physical postures (asana), yet asana was always intended as preparation — a way to make the body strong and steady so the practitioner could sit in meditation without distraction. At Swaastik, we honour the full arc of that journey.

Our teaching integrates asana with pranayama (breath regulation), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and the philosophical frameworks of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita. Whether you join us for a weekend retreat or a four-week teacher training, you leave with more than a sequence of poses — you leave with a map for life.

We place equal emphasis on understanding and experience. Our teachers explain the why behind every technique, drawing on Sanskrit terminology, classical texts, and their own years of committed practice. You are encouraged to ask questions, sit with uncertainty, and discover your own relationship to the practice — not to simply mimic what you see.

Authentic yoga also means honest yoga. We do not promise miracle cures or instant enlightenment. What we do offer is a rigorous, caring environment where the conditions for genuine growth are carefully cultivated — consistent practice, knowledgeable guidance, meaningful community, and the extraordinary energy of Rishikesh itself.

Our curriculum balances tradition with accessibility. Classical Hatha sequences are taught with clear alignment cues so that students at all levels can participate safely. Ashtanga primary series is introduced progressively. Aerial yoga and restorative practices complement the more demanding forms, giving the nervous system space to integrate.

Above all, we believe yoga is for everyone — regardless of age, body type, flexibility, or background. Every student who arrives at our school is met where they are, with patience and genuine interest in their progress.

Classical Texts

Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita & Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Whole-Person Wellness

Body, breath, mind and spirit in balance

Sacred Setting

Learning in the original home of yoga

Individual Attention

Small groups where every student is seen

हमारे मूल मूल्य

Authentic yoga practice

प्रामाणिकता

हम पारंपरिक योग सिखाते हैं जैसा कि इसे अभ्यास किया जाना चाहिए, प्राचीन ज्ञान में निहित

Excellence in yoga teaching

उत्कृष्टता

आपके विकास के लिए समर्पित अनुभवी, प्रमाणित शिक्षकों से उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले निर्देश

Integrity in yoga practice

अखंडता

ईमानदार, पारदर्शी शिक्षण जो आधुनिक आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करते हुए परंपराओं का सम्मान करता है

Yoga community

समुदाय

एक सहायक, समावेशी वातावरण जहां हर छात्र स्वागत और मूल्यवान महसूस करता है

Our mission - Authentic yoga education

हमारा मिशन

पारंपरिक शिक्षाओं, अनुभवी निर्देशों और एक सहायक समुदाय के माध्यम से जीवन को बदलने वाली प्रामाणिक, उच्च-गुणवत्ता वाली योग शिक्षा प्रदान करना। हम योग के प्राचीन ज्ञान को इसकी अखंडता और गहराई बनाए रखते हुए आधुनिक अभ्यासकर्ताओं के लिए सुलभ बनाने का प्रयास करते हैं।

Our vision - Leading yoga education center

हमारी दृष्टि

प्रामाणिक योग शिक्षा के लिए एक अग्रणी केंद्र के रूप में विश्व स्तर पर मान्यता प्राप्त होना, जहां सभी पृष्ठभूमि के छात्र गहन परिवर्तन का अनुभव कर सकें और योग के अभ्यास के माध्यम से अपनी वास्तविक क्षमता की खोज कर सकें।

Why Study Yoga in Rishikesh?

Rishikesh is widely acknowledged as the global capital of yoga — and for good reason. The town sits at the foothills of the Himalayas where the Ganges emerges from the mountains, creating a natural atmosphere of stillness and elevation that practitioners describe as uniquely conducive to inner work.

An Unbroken Lineage

Rishikesh has been a centre of yogic study for centuries. Great teachers from Swami Sivananda to B.K.S. Iyengar spent formative years here. Studying in this environment places you in a living lineage — the teachings you receive are shaped by generations of dedicated practitioners who walked the same paths along the Ganges.

The Power of Place

Environment matters profoundly in yoga practice. The clean mountain air, the constant sound of the river, the absence of alcohol and meat in the ashram district, the rhythms of early-morning prayer — all of these support a natural turning inward that is difficult to replicate in a city studio. Students consistently describe making more progress in a week in Rishikesh than in months at home.

Immersive Learning

When you live, eat, and breathe yoga alongside your teachers and fellow students, the practice moves from something you do to something you inhabit. The questions that arise in morning asana are discussed over brunch. The concepts introduced in philosophy class show up in your evening meditation. This immersion accelerates growth in ways that weekly drop-in classes simply cannot match.

Rishikesh Himalayas view from Swaastik Yog School

“Rishikesh — where the Himalayas meet the Ganges, and the outer journey becomes an inner one.”

स्वास्तिक योग स्कूल क्यों चुनें?

योग एलायंस RYS 200/300/500 प्रमाणित स्कूल

अनुभवी E-RYT 500 प्रमाणित शिक्षक

व्यक्तिगत ध्यान के लिए छोटी कक्षा का आकार

पारंपरिक हठ, विनियस और अष्टांग प्रशिक्षण

तपोवन, ऋषिकेश में सुंदर स्थान

आवास और भोजन के साथ सभी समावेशी पैकेज

समान विचारधारा वाले छात्रों का अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समुदाय

गुणवत्ता से समझौता किए बिना किफायती मूल्य निर्धारण

स्नातक होने के बाद आजीवन समर्थन और मार्गदर्शन

Meet Our Teachers

The quality of a yoga school is inseparable from the quality of its teachers. At Swaastik, every member of our faculty brings deep personal practice alongside recognised credentials — so the knowledge they share is lived, not merely studied.

Mayuri Shewale

Mayuri Shewale

Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher

E-RYT 500

15 years of teaching experience

Hatha YogaAerial YogaVinyasa Yoga
Rahul Badoni

Rahul Badoni

Co-Founder & Philosophy Teacher

RYT 500

12 years of teaching experience

Yoga PhilosophyAshtanga YogaMeditation
Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Aerial Yoga Specialist

RYT 500
Aerial YogaHammock YogaInversions
Swami Anand

Swami Anand

Meditation Master

MeditationVedantaYoga Nidra

What Makes an Authentic Yoga Teacher?

An authentic yoga teacher is, first and foremost, a dedicated practitioner. At Swaastik, our teachers do not simply teach yoga — they live it. They maintain their own daily sadhana (personal practice), continue studying with senior teachers, and bring genuine humility to the teaching seat. Their authority comes not from a certificate on the wall but from the discipline of consistent, honest practice over many years.

Our faculty hold Yoga Alliance credentials ranging from RYT 500 to E-RYT 500 — the highest level of recognised teaching experience — and they are registered on the public Yoga Alliance directory so students can independently verify their qualifications. Beyond credentials, they are warm, approachable human beings who genuinely care about the transformation of each student who walks through our door.

What You Can Expect at Swaastik

From the moment you arrive in Tapovan to the day you leave with your certificate, every aspect of your experience at Swaastik is designed to support your practice.

A Structured, Progressive Curriculum

Each course is carefully sequenced so that foundational skills are established before more advanced techniques are introduced. You are never thrown in at the deep end — and you are never bored with repetition that adds no value.

Small Groups, Personal Attention

We keep class sizes intentionally small. Your teacher knows your name, your body, and your goals. Adjustments are offered with care and consent. Questions are welcomed at any time, not just during designated slots.

A Safe and Supportive Community

Many students arrive alone and leave with friends for life. The shared experience of early-morning practice, communal meals, and evening philosophy discussions creates genuine bonds across nationalities and backgrounds.

Honest Preparation for Teaching

If you join our teacher training, we prepare you honestly for what the profession requires — not just how to cue a sun salutation, but how to hold space, how to modify for injuries, how to plan a class, and how to build a sustainable teaching career.

Life-Long Support After Graduation

Our relationship with graduates does not end at the closing ceremony. Alumni are welcome to reach out for mentorship, guidance on setting up their teaching practice, or simply to reconnect. The Swaastik community travels home with you.

A Grounding in the Why, Not Just the How

Technique matters deeply, but understanding the purpose behind each technique matters more. We explain the physiological, energetic, and philosophical reasons behind what we teach so that you can carry the knowledge independently long after the course ends.

हमारे बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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