Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we will provide you food according to your needs.

There is pure filtered water available for students 24/7, free of charge.

Yes, when you are not at your classes you are free to use cellphone.

Our wireless internet is free and easily accessible, so you can bring your phone or your laptop in order to use it.

Yes, we have AC available for extra charges.

If you are sick, injured or in need of medical assistance, we will provide you with medical care or take you to a western-style hospital (whichever option is needed). And in this case we will find alternatives for you in order to be able to finish the course.

Any particular vaccination is not required. Bringing mosquito repellants, lotions etc. are recommended.

Rishikesh is a very low-risk of Malaria. So you shouldn't worry about taking any vaccination, as it's pretty rare at this area.

We have taken extra precautions by hiring a dedicated staff to prepare each and every meal at the school from fresh ingredients. Eating outside of school is pretty safe in the restaurants at Rishikesh. If your stomach is sensitive, you should beware of eating street foods.

White color clothes are recommended. Try to avoid black color clothes. Modest dressing is highly recommended.

We are not providing new yoga mats, the mats are used so if it's convenient for you, feel free to borrow one. Otherwise please bring your own one. If you don't have enough space at your luggage, is also fine, as there is plenty of shops nearby where you can find yoga mats to purchase easily and in a good price.

No, the course is too intense for pregnant women to complete.

You'll have some breaks during your daily schedule. Sundays are free days as there is no classes, so you'll have time to discover.

In case of emergency yes, but you'll have to inform the teacher from the class about it.

Yes, it is possible to attend the Teacher Training Course with your partner.

The YTTC are suitable for everyone as we committed to teach you from the very root of yoga thru all aspects, so experience are not necessary.

All teachers are qualified Yogis, some are with master degrees of yoga sciences, and some are with MA degrees.

No, all students are coming from different parts of the world, so English are most likely second language of them. The courses are easily understandable and teachers will help you in anything.

There is few book that you'll have to read during your course. Is your choice to start before your arrival or once you are at the school.

In order to attend the orientation program, one should arrive at least a day before starting of the course. On the first day at 10 am the Course will start with yoga ritual. On last day of the course, graduation ceremony takes place and it finishes by 7 p.m., therefore, departure should be planned one day after completion of the course.

Yes, Vinyasa Yoga Academy (RYS 200, 300, 500) is a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance, USA for providing internationally recognized yoga teacher training certifications in India. All our yoga teacher training graduates can register online at Yoga Alliance® website.

Yes, you'll have to pass a written and a verbal test. The decision will be based by your performance, attendance and behavior.

Yes, our courses are qualified by Yoga Alliance. After registration on the website you'll be able to teach in any part of the world.

Most of the general items you will need during your stay in India (or their equivalent) can be easily found in the nearby shops around the corner from our yoga school. What we suggest you remember to bring is any specialty item that you can't live without, like a specific personal care item or favorite snack from your country.

Post is just right next to our school 5 m walk. Police station next us as well. So the area is well secured, we have 24/7 security with CCTV cameras

We are accepting credit card payments for booking amounts. Remaining fees can be paid either in cash or by TCs. If you opt for paying your remaining fees by credit card then additional 3% will be charged as transaction fee. You can also use your ATM debit cards (Master/Visa/Electron) to withdraw cash in Rishikesh.

You don't need to pay extra money as our course fees includes food and accommodation. You'll be provided a shared room with all the basic amenities like attached bathroom, 24 hours water supply, hot water heater, bathing shower, Wardrobe and so on.

Private Accommodation - 300 USD additional for the complete stay