Opening Hours: 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Prime Day & Hours: Course dependant
Suggested Duration: Course dependant
Tickets: Online
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh railway station, 8 km away
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport , 22 km away
Nearest Bus Stop: Rishikesh bus station, 4 km away
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram and Retreat Centre, located in Tapovan, Rishikesh, serves as the primary training and practice hub for the Akhanda Yoga Institute. It serves as your home for the authentic study and practice of yoga in India. Akhanda Yoga, known for its holistic approach, combines classical hatha yoga, kundalini, pranayama, meditation, and vedic philosophy to create a balanced, integrated practice. This method aims to nurture physical, mental, and spiritual growth, offering practitioners a deep and transformative experience.
The ashram offers a variety of courses catering to students at every stage of their yoga journey making it one of the best places to see in Rishikesh. There are Yoga Teacher Training programs such as 200-hour, 300-hour, and 100-hour Kundalini courses. These programs provide profound insights into classical yoga philosophy, western anatomy, and traditional practices like mantra chanting. The ashram also hosts the annual Akhanda Yoga Festival, celebrating the holistic practice with workshops, mediation, yoga, rituals and satsangs.
Additionally, Full Moon Silent Meditation retreats and Yoga retreats offer participants the chance to experience gentle asanas, yoga nidra, pranayama and agni hotra. The ashram also offers Akhanda Yoga programs online, making these transformative practices accessible to a global community.
Accommodation options include both single and shared air-conditioned rooms, designed to offer a comfortable and restful stay. The ashram also serves wholesome sattvic meals, thoughtfully crafted to nourish both body and mind, enriching the holistic experience.