Himalayan Yoga Retreat (HYR) is an authentic 22 years old spiritual & traditional yoga centre in the holy city of Rishikesh, India. We are well known around the world as “The Best Yoga School in Rishikesh” especially for our authentic Yoga Courses and Retreats which has helped millions to experience the peace, love, joy and inherent bliss “within oneself” through The Ancient Science of Yoga Meditation. On the calm & beautiful banks of Holy Ganges surrounded by the blessedness of Himalayas, we offer authentically guided Self-Blissing Yoga Retreats and Yoga Alliance Certified courses for 100/200/300/500 hours Yoga Teacher Training, together with Reiki healing, Naturopathy treatment, Emotional blockage & Chakra treatment, Ayurveda, Panchkarma & Body Detox and other ancient Yoga Meditation courses under the esteemed leadership of the highly venerated Yoga Teacher & Master Healer – Swami Rakesh ji who humbly offers all this credit to his Guru-Preceptor Paramahansa Yogananda. The centre is an internationally well-known hub for authentic spiritual practice, transformational Vedic teachings of Scientific Yoga Meditation and spreading the research of the Himalayan rishis into the ancient techniques of Self-Realization through self-exploration.
Retreats
Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Retreats
Cheerful faces from 2023 batch of “The Himalayan Yoga Retreat” at Rishikesh with Revered Swami Rakesh ji on the Bank of Blessed River Ganges in the Himalayas
Self Blissing Yoga Retreats
Our spiritual relaxation based yoga holiday retreats are the most well-known throughout the world. They look to us as the Best Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh as HYR brings for everyone a Blissful experience of love & joy in this powerful aura of Himalayas & Ganges.
Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
Known as Best Teacher Training Course (TTC) in Rishikesh, HYR offers 200 hours (24days) TTC which provides thorough training in all aspects of yoga with an International Yoga Alliance Certification & proves to be a turning point in personal growth.
Reiki Healing & Courses
Swami Rakesh who is a Master Healer & Super Reiki Expert with 22yrs of worldwide experience, students from all over the world come for certification & with His love for Humanity he teaches & gives healing through God’s Power.
What makes our Yoga teacher training special
Himalayan Yoga Retreat offers a unique experience for the sincere spiritual seekers, with its Yoga Wellness & Body Detox – Self-Blissing Yoga Retreats and with its 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training courses that provides thorough training in all aspects of yoga, designed for motivated practitioners, who wish to make yoga a way of life, and wish to spread the ancient knowledge of the Universal Science of Yoga.
An additional week is thrown in to give you extra practice and prepare you to walk the path of yogic life with confidence. We take in small batches so that we can attentively focus on each student. Our priority is to make the students feel comfortable, confident and satisfied enabling them to realize the magic of following a dream and making it true.
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What Our Students Say
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Perpetual Attunement
March 31, 2023
Incredible! A must experience. Teachers are so sweet and caring and above all they are Masters and have the best natural settings in Rishikesh.
Chloe Man
March 21, 2023
Words cannot even begin to describe the deepest gratitude I have for Swami Rakesh through our time together in Rishikesh. I had the honour of being taught Kundalini by this kind and sincere individual over the span of 3 days and can personally attest that my life has been forever changed. Alongside the daily laughter we would share in practice, I enjoyed every minute expanding my knowledge and understanding of my own spirituality journey through breath-work, meditation, philosophy and diet, which I can now implement in my life moving forward. Thank you my dear friend, you are blessed.
Florin A
November 13, 2022
I’ve had the honor to take part in a Kundalini Yoga class with Swami Rakesh in Romania and I was impressed by his profound knowledge in the field of spirituality and also science. I learned some new valuable key aspects on the yoga practice that helped me a lot. He offered a new and interesting way in watching nature and energies related to it. I am deeply grateful for all the knowledge that I gained and the inspiring yoga philosophy lessons that you’ve shared, explained and thought. Wonderful person and great professionalism, thank you very much for all the experiences and gifts that you passed along!
Kavi Walia
October 18, 2022
Brilliant and informative classes. Baba was very kind. Would defiantly recommend if you are ready for real sadhana and growth.
Jose Manuel Palanca Navarro
October 18, 2022
I met Rakesh at Ramana Ashram, I have received a couple of online classes and personal attention via whatsapp. I hope to be in Rishikesh soon. He is a really good master.
Kandasamy Surendran
October 18, 2022
Yoga is good for all
Sales Maxwell Group
October 17, 2022
Beautiful place to stay in peace and harmony
Constanta Turcanu
October 17, 2022
Un om mic la statura dar imens în cunoaștere. O experiență minunata sa-l întâlnesc pe acest îndrumător.
Recently attended a talk by swami rakesh, aligning the masculine and feminine. Was very insightful, came away understanding more about certain traits within myself. He has a very powerful yet calming energy. Thankful for the knowledge he shared
Wow! What I can say... Swami came to my retreat centre and delivered an amazing workshop for me and our community. It was truly magickal... so powerful and so informative and also so much fun!The techniques we were taught are easy and incredibly healing... all the teachings were fantastic. I felt like we all released so much and most definitely increased our Prana.With so much love and Gratitude, I'd like to thank Swami and I hope to welcome him back very soon to our space and I want to continue my personal learning in this area of knowledge and wisdom.So many blessings to everyone for all we received.Cheers!GibbyThe wandering Monk!The Soul SanctuaryGlastonbury🩵🙏✨️ x
Attended a healing workshop with Swami Rakesh in a beautiful setting in Somerset. Experienced a very powerful day surrounded and supported by beautiful people. If ever you get a chance or fancy travelling to Rishikesh in Indian Himalayas you will not regret it! Big love to one and all.
I met Swami Rakesh in the UK, at a festival he attended. I didn't really know what to expect when I entered the tent where treatments took place.I received an energy unblocking treatment... and it shook me to the core in an expected, profound, and meaningful way.Deep pressure was applied to my calves, which promptly brought up strong emotions. I ended up a sobbing mess, but a few minutes later, upon settling, I felt like a changed person; I entered the tent somewhat closed, insular, and uncomfortable, I left energized, open hearted and loving. I also received insight into my blockages and aspect of my life in the most sensitive, considerate and loving way. I felt seen, respected and loved.I am grateful and blessed to have crossed path with Swami Rakesh, and should the star align, I shall visit the Himalayan Yoga Retreat. Thank you again.
Met so many sweet souls and made great friends for life! One of my best memories in life till are now from here at Rishikesh.I feel incredibly fortunate to have dedicated this time to learning at Himalayan Yoga Retreat under the guidance of Swami Rakesh and the teachers. The retreat's location is truly exceptional – a tranquil and serene haven nestled along the sacred Ganges. The experience was enriched by the love and care of the teachers and staff and the impeccable 5-star service, lush green surroundings, and the company of remarkable individuals and Master yoga teachers.
Swami Rakesh Is a wonderful, genuine, kind and gentle teacher and gifted healer- wow! I’m so grateful to him for helping guide my healing and for facilitating a powerful emotional release therapy.. I really look forward to experiencing more of his teachings and visiting the retreat center.
I recieved pressure point and reiki therapy from Rishikesh and had a very positive experience. Releasing tension, understanding more about myself, and learning some important ways to heal and grow!Would definitely recommend, thank you so much!Hare Krsna and much love 🙏🏻
Thank you for your healing Reiki Swami. A wonderful experience and looking forward to meeting you again for yoga and meditation! Kind regards Fiona
Beautiful session. Tough on the calves where my blockages are... this was discovered by another body worker several yrs ago, and also I have been experiencing increasingly common tight cramps there recently... so I wasnt surprised by this, but very good to know. Otherwise I felt a caring energy and touch. Just what I needed. Many thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Feels really blessed to have spent this time learning at Himalayan Yoga Retreat with Swami Rakesh and Teachers. They have the one of the best retreat locations… so serene and peaceful by the banks of holy Ganges. Had a nice time enjoying the 5Star service in the lush green property with incredible group of Individuals and Great teachers of Yoga
Thank you for choosing to bring us teachings from Rishikesh in a beautiful mountain town in Romania! The kundalini yoga class I attended was impressive, the changes brought to my life are visible, from one day to the next.Thank you for offering the beauty of your nature!I am grateful for this experience and I hope that others will follow.
I came here for Reiki Level 1 in August 2018. I can highly recommend this school to learn Reiki. Swami Prakash, the owner of the school is a very authentic yogi and is really dedicated to the yogic way of life. He is very humble and approachable and is happy to share everything he knows.For Reiki 1 you should plan 4 days. The training takes usually 3 days, for one person it is 1h in the morning and then 3h in the afternoon. The 1h in the morning is the attunement/initiation where Prakash will open you up and prepare you so that Reiki can flow through you and you can use it conciously to heal you or others. In the afternoon you will practice using Reiki for healing. I was there with my wife, so we were practice on each other. I can recommend coming with someone that you like so that you can practice on each other and Prakash can watch, correct and guide.This training is very hands-on! If you decide to go to a Reiki school you obviously have some kind of idea what it is but a workbook will be given to you that you can keep and use for studying. Reading through it a few times is totally enough for you to understand the theory. The book also includes the description of techniques in case you forget.Most of the training you will practice using Reiki. Prakash will guide you and share almost ten different techniques that you can use to heal yourself and others. He is always there for you in case you have questions. He wants to make sure that you fully understand the practical side of it so you can go on your own and practice. Which you need to do for 21 after the training.I am a yoga instructor and Reiki 1 has added so much value to my own practice, life and teaching. My wife and I practice on each other and use it for self-healing.If you are looking for Reiki training in the beautiful Himalayan mountains then this is the school you want to go to. They offer Reiki 1, 2 and master trainings. I can only speak for Reiki 1, but when I am back in Rishikesh I will stay for Reiki 2. An official certificate will be given to you after the training.Thank you Prakash for introducing us to Reiki and more into the yogic way of life with you vast knowledge. Love, Bre and Flo.
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Breathing Techniques And Pressuring Points which brings healing
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