Many travelers passing through India already plan to stop in Rishikesh — it's a natural, meaningful place to slow down on a longer route. The question is what you do once you're there: a quick course squeezed between destinations, or 28 days that actually changes how you move through the rest of your trip, and the rest of your life.
Yoga Vedanta Trust's lineage runs through Swami Gopal Sharma's personal training at Swami Dayanand Ashram — a real teaching tradition, not a tourist-circuit add-on. You leave with an actual Yoga Alliance certification, not just a story.
Whether you're flying in fresh or already in India, getting to Rishikesh is straightforward: fly into Delhi (DEL), then a short connecting flight to Dehradun (30 minutes from Rishikesh) or the overnight train to Haridwar. We're happy to help coordinate pickup around your existing plans.
A focused introduction that fits well inside a 2–3 week leg of a longer trip. All levels welcome.
The foundational certification — worth building a full month of your route around. Yoga Alliance RYS 200.
For RYT 200 holders advancing toward E-RYT 500. Deeper philosophy, Sanskrit, and teaching practicum.
Israeli passport holders need an Indian e-Tourist Visa, applied for entirely online. Israel has held e-visa eligibility since the scheme's 2014 expansion, and "attending a short-term yoga programme" is explicitly listed as a valid purpose for this visa category.
Visa rules can change without notice — always confirm current requirements on the official Indian government e-visa portal before booking non-refundable flights.
"I came as a skeptic. What I found was Swami Gopal Ji sitting cross-legged at 5:45am, utterly present. By day 28, I was a different person. Not better — clearer."
"Waking at 5:45am to the Ganga. Shatkarma. Then 90 minutes of Hatha as the sun rose over the Himalayas. This rhythm changed me permanently."
"The 300-hour program — Vedanta philosophy, Sanskrit, Yoga Nidra — is extraordinary. This is not a tourist package. This is a serious school."
"As a solo female traveler I was nervous. Within hours I felt completely safe and at home. The community here is unlike anything."
Yes. Israeli citizens need an Indian e-Tourist Visa, applied for entirely online. Israel has held e-visa eligibility since 2014, and short-term yoga programmes are explicitly listed as a valid purpose for this visa category.
Most travelers fly into Delhi, then take a short flight to Dehradun or the train to Haridwar, both about 30 minutes to an hour from Rishikesh. It fits naturally alongside Delhi, Agra, and McLeod Ganj on a North India route.
Yes — most of our international students are already traveling when they apply. Just let us know your current location and we'll help you plan the most practical route to Rishikesh.
Yes. Yoga Vedanta Trust is registered with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200 and RYS 300), recognised by studios and wellness employers worldwide — not just in India.
Batches are small (max 15) and do fill up, but we're happy to discuss availability for upcoming dates over WhatsApp, even on short notice.
October through March is peak season with the most comfortable weather. April–May and September also work well if your route brings you through then.
