Vedic Yoga Centre Reviews 34

A truly wonderful place that feels like home. The space is very clean, peaceful, and welcoming. I stayed here for two weeks and felt comfortable from the very first day.
The family who runs the place is kind and warm, and the food is always fresh, delicious, and prepared with love. I really enjoyed learning and absorbing the life wisdom of the teacher, Shailendra.
I highly recommend this place. It is a beautiful environment where you can relax, feel part of the family, and truly enjoy your stay.

I was there for 5 weeks doing yoga teacher's training. It was an amazing experience that changed my life. Whole family was very nice and wholeheartedly accepted me. Teacher really helped me a lot on my journey. There are no words to describe it. I will be back soon❤️

Staying at Yoga Vedic Retreat Centre just felt like being at home.
Excellent food, excellent service, very comfortable rooms, and most important of all, superior quality teaching.
No matter what your level of skills, beginner or not, Shailendra makes sure that you get what you see, and what you came from. We’re definitely going to come back. What a wonderful experience! Thank you again!

A very exceptional place with such a warm care of all the family .
This house, this Ashram was my first experience in an ashram and I think I was very lucky .
The room are very comfortable
The food delicious, fresh vegetables coming from the family farm.
The situation in Rishikesh is very good close to temple and calm.
The class of yoga Atha, kryia yoga with Shilendra are very easy to follow for beginners are professor.
If you want to feel the power of Yoga leaving and happiness of it this Vedic yoga center is the place to be.
I will come back
Stephanie

I would like to highly recommend Vedic Yoga Center. A magical place with a family atmosphere with amazing accommodations. The place offers yoga retreat, yoga courses, and Ayurveda treatments. In addition offers natural organic food, all at the highest level. It is suitable for people with yoga experience as well as for those without experience. Shailendera adapts itself to the person and can build a suitable program for each person's needs. I arrived at the place after a war in the country, after a personal conversation with Shailendera, an amazing and humble person, attentive and caring, he adapted a plan adapted to my situation
we decided to do mindfulness and yoga course, work on the subconscious and acceptance of life,with work on balance mind and body. which Shailendera accompanied me throughout the process at the highest level, was always available to me at any time even after finishing the course, and always makes sure that I feel comfortable and that I don't lack anything. The course helped me a lot and empowered me, and changed my life. In addition, I took professional Ayurveda treatments at the center, which really helped me. And now I also have the ability to help those around me. Highly recommend to everyone. Amazing family atmosphere, even the family surprised me and I celebrated a birthday with them according to Indian culture at the end of the course, and did a special pooja ceremony on this day for life with a new beginning and I feel that on this day I received a new life. I'm Waiting to come back!!!

At the Vedic Yoga Centre, I attended a yoga seminar with a group from February 17 to 24, 2024.

The Vedic Yoga Centre is a remarkable place, rarely encountered. The hosts are friendly, and the living conditions are excellent (hot water, shower, toilet in the room, balcony access). The bed has a comfortable mattress. There is three meals a day with a diverse, exclusively vegetarian menu prepared at home from fresh ingredients, with unlimited portions. Laundry service is available. There is a private courtyard and two spacious halls for practicing asanas, meditation, and chanting. The Ganges is within walking distance.

The hosts assist with various practical matters such as airport transfer, currency exchange, SIM card arrangement, taxi booking, ayurvedic doctor consultations, massage, and provide recommendations for excursions and hikes. It's an excellent place for practice. Both hosts, Shailendra and Rajendra, speak Russian and English fluently. The prices are very reasonable. It's a superb choice for both seminars and individual stays in Rishikesh. Thanks again to the Vedic Yoga Centre! The seminar was conducted by Yaroslav Lukashevich (yarko.yoga @yarkoyoga).

Amazing place ,lovely people,unforgettable feelings.. Thanks to all the members of this family ,who is making this place so wonderful! In spite of some cool weather in this part of India,the warmth of the ambience of this center made me feel full of love and kindness. Cleanliness everywhere, delicious Indian vegetarian cuisine, suitable yoga halls, silence,Ayurvedic treatment(abhyanga,shirodhara,basti etc.)and possibility to consult Ayurvedic doctor. I'm happy and blessed to visit this place and wish to come back there for a long period of time🙏

Nice place, family's hotel.
Big rooms, yoga hall, good food, not very spicy.

I had an exceptional experience at Vedic Yoga Center, and I owe immense gratitude to Shailendra and Elizabeth for their expert guidance. As a total beginner, their instructions were remarkably easy to follow, making my yoga journey seamless. The center's serene ambiance exuded a calming energy that enhanced the overall experience. Conveniently located near charming cafes, it allowed for a perfect balance between tranquility and accessibility. The personalized attention and supportive atmosphere fostered a sense of well-being throughout my practice. Thanks to Vedic Yoga Center, my introduction to yoga was not only educational but also deeply enriching.

Review for 500 hours YTTC & Ayurveda Therapy and Massage course
I spent three months from September to December 2023 in Vedic Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat Centre. I came here for 500 hours of Yoga Teachers Training to study Vedic Yoga (Himalayan tradition style), and to take 5 weeks course of Ayurveda Therapy and Massage.
First of all, I am very impressing for the teaching methodology and manuals of both courses and for the knowledge I have received from the teachers. I was looking for the real Masters, and I found them. My Yoga Master, my guruji is Shailendra Sing Negi – he gave and passed to me his yogic life knowledge right from his heart with love, and you can feel it (believe me). Students come from all over the world to get the experience and the lessons from Shailendra Ji. My Ayurveda Master is Rajendra Negi, he is very good person with big heart, and Ayurveda Therapist and the teacher. He gave me all the necessary practical knowledge to start my own business.
Second, in this centre, I learned how to incorporate humans’ life on the physical, mental, and the spiritual level together, and how to live a life by been closer to the Mother Nature, and how the human body can be healed itself or using these two anciencies sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda.
I was concentrating to get knowledge, so the schedule was very busy from the early morning to the late evening with lessons, practices, meditations, mantras, kirtan and Satsang. This plaice is not for “yogic fun and dancing”, this place for getting knowledge, and to detoxify your body, your mind, and your spirit.
Also, I was lucky enough to walk the path from Gangotri to Gaumukh to the source of the Ganga River with my Master Shailendra Ji. It was unforgettable pilgrimage in the Himalayas. All this trip was organized by the Vedic Centre.
Third, the property and all facilities are very clean, very calm and quiet, all rooms big enough clean and have the balconies, the beds are big and comfortable, all bed linen and towels are bright clean. There are two big Yoga halls, big and nice space for Puja.
Fours, Ayurveda facilities for ayurvedic treatments and massage rooms are very nice. All employees of the Ayurveda department are deeply professional.
Fifth, the food!!! Home made delicious sattvic fresh food prepared by the centre staff.
Sixth, the best location in Laxman Jula, Rishikesh, right close to the Ganga River. Nice quiet street, with souvenirs, jewelry shops, tea and coffee shops - not so many people around. The Shiva temple across the road. Very nice view from the balconies of the Vedic Yoga and Ayurveda retreat Centre to this temple, and from the roof top rooms.
I recommend to everyone this centre for the cleansing and healing your body, your mind, your spirit, or to become the Yoga Teacher or the Ayurveda Practitioner.
Namaste

For me, the Yoga School at the Vedic Yoga Center became the point from which my life began to transform. I recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a holistic approach and true spiritual knowledge. I came to the Vedic Yoga Center in September 2022 to take a one-month yoga teacher training course. From the first days of training, I felt the depth and uniqueness of the method of teacher Shalinder Negi. In his field, transformation occurs at all levels. He finds an approach to each student and generously shares his deep knowledge of Yoga from his personal practice and experience. I practiced a lot under the guidance of Shalinder ji - Hatha yoga, Kriya yoga, chanting mantras, concentration practices, daily lectures on yoga philosophy, anatomy... Every day was full of knowledge and awareness. And after completing the 200-hours course, I stayed for another month to deepen my personal practice and acquired knowledge.
After 5 months of personal practice, I had the opportunity to visit the Vedic yoga center again for a couple of weeks. And during this visit, I noticed how my condition had changed compared to my first visit in September. My perception became more holistic and concentrated, my state was calm. Each new practice was easier and the experience deeper. Thank you teache Shailrndra Ji !
The Vedic Yoga Center has a wonderful atmosphere where the mind becomes calm automatically. Nature, healthy veggie food, river Ganga..... For me this is the most blessed place in Rishikesh. I want to come back here again and again.

Was a very great experience and I enjoyed every day. Everyone was very kind and friendly. The Food was great and made with love. I will come back definitely for more than two weeks to learn much more about yoga 🧘‍♀️

A lovely family who run a personable retreat like home stay where they help you feel very much part of there extended family.I would like to come back.

A wonderful place to stay fantastic hosts in the heart of the village. Clean and tidy, lovely restaurant nearby with great food. Awesome yoga classes.

A lovely relaxing place to stay with yoga classes massage available, wholesome food and lovely hosts

I comme since 10 years and love thus ashrams
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Eve you things is just perfect. Clotilde SWARTLEY
Yognmove france
I bring group every year for retraite from france

I completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Vedic Yoga Center earlier this year 2023. I enjoyed my time with Vedic Yoga Centre so much that I decided to extend my stay after the training with an additional 2 months. It was one of the most transformative experiences I have had in my life. Shailendra Ji is an incredible teacher and has such an authentic and genuine way of teaching yoga and sharing his wisdom. Unlike anything I have experienced prior in my 7 years of practicing yoga.

What I liked most about Vedic Yoga Centre:
- The immediate feeling of being home
- Shailendra and his whole family who run the yoga center
- It feels very safe
- There is very good energy already when you enter through the gates you just feel this calmness and peace, unlike other places in Rishikesh which can feel quite busy
- It is surrounded by greenery and just a few steps away from the Ganges river
- Waking up every morning with the nice sounds of birds
- The food, the woman of the kitchen are cooking with so much love and you taste this in the healthy vegetarian meals
- So many space and places on the property to self-practice yoga
- The rooftop and watching the sunset every evening
- Most of the people who stay there or come for a YTT are genuine yoga practitioners
- The rooms are very nice and spacious, my room was a deluxe room and I had my own balcony
- The centre is surrounded by natural beauty, you can take hikes to nearby waterfalls and the beach on the Ganges is a 5 min walk

What I loved most about the training:
- That this training really is what yoga embodies: union, yoga at VYC is truly for everyone. We were a group of students of all ages, different backgrounds, countries, professions, different levels of yoga experiences but somehow we all connected deeply with one another. Most yoga schools are generally attracting a somewhat younger audience, I (30y+) really loved that there were also elder people with a lot of life, professional and yoga experience.
- Something Shailendra spoke of regularly was "your life is your yoga'' and I still feel this holds true until today. Yoga is both on and off the mat.
- The balance between theory and yoga practice was exactly right but also there was enough time for rest and digest (of the theory studies and self-study)
- Mantra chanting was an essential part of every yoga class and daily evening session. There was daily mantra-chanting every evening followed by satsang
- Learning and practicing kriya yoga, which was something new to me.

What I learned/experienced from doing a 200h YTT:
I notice still months after the training how the experience is still unfolding and how much value it has brought to my every day life. I feel more content overall, more peacefulness and I am able to apply the yogic discplines I learned about: like keeping a balanced lifestyle, practicing yoga every day and meditating, finding stillness, but also being comfortable with being silent and still. A key take away from one of Shailendra's teachings to me is how one can live their outer life without disturbing their inner life - and I am still learning and practicing this daily.

Shailendra is the type of teacher that will empower you, by showing you your own strenght and that you can do anything as long as you understand yourself deeply and see yourself where you are now and from that follow your own pace and be patient with yourself. Being consistent, have willpower and practicing disciplines goes the longest way, that is the lesson for me.

So to me, completing the 200h YTT was only the beginning. Doing this training was a an investment for my inner life and I am continously experiencing the benefits of it. It was so worthwhile and I will continue my training with Shailendra at Vedic Yoga Centre in the near future to continue my yogic journey.

I have stayed at the Vedic four times now and it is my home from home. When I get upstairs to the balcony and my usual room with beautiful views of the Ganga and the Himalayas I actually cry with joy! Shailendra and his family are wonderful and the peace and joy emulating from there is beyond amazing! Shailendra is a wonderful yoga teacher I love his classes and his meditation. I cannot recommend the Vedic enough, I will back for an extended stay next Novemeber hopefully ❤️❤️🙏

In 2017, I arrived at the Vedic Yoga Center. Initially, I was just searching for a place to stay, but then I participated in a yoga class at the center with Shailendra Ji, and my life began to change.
With the help of yoga practices and inspiration from Shailendra Ji, I started becoming aware of my inner life, not just identifying with the outer world.

During my recent visit to the center in 2022/3, I had the fortune to stay for 7 months. It was a great opportunity to dedicate time to my Sadhana, break free from old habits, and embrace new ones.
Through daily yoga practice and under the guidance and presence of Shailendra Ji, I learned to accept myself and those around me. I learned to adjust and surrender to what I have and what life offers, cultivating gratitude. All of these have helped me appreciate time and become more spontaneous and efficient in life. I discovered inner strength and received tools to remain determined and consistent in my daily yoga practice.

The center is run by a lovely family who do their work with love and care, making you feel at home. It is conveniently located just a few steps from the Ganges River, close to restaurants, shops, and beautiful walking paths. The center offers morning yoga practice, afternoon kriya practice, and evening Kirtan and Satsang.
The food is the best food in Rishikesh, with three delicious vegetarian meals lovingly prepared by the amazing Hema and Anita, who also offer cooking classes for those interested. Additionally, the center provides Ayurveda treatments and Ayurveda studies.
The rooms are spacious, clean, and very comfortable.

I am immensely grateful that the Vedic Yoga Centre is a part of my life. Thank you! ❤️

vedic yoga center is the best place for yoga and ayurvedic treatments in Rishikesh! I have been on several programs and 200 hours yoga trainer training, Shailendra is the best teacher, the center has a great atmosphere, delicious food and the best yoga practice!