
At Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF), we provide clean and calm living spaces for our yoga students. The idea is simple—we want your stay to feel supported, grounded, and easy, so that you can focus on what really matters: your inner growth.
This is not a hotel, so don't expect luxury. It's a yoga ashram and retreat space. We keep things basic, clean, and spiritual. That's the environment we’ve created—and most students find it more peaceful than anything they’ve known before.
Also, just so there’s no confusion: Patanjali International Yoga Foundation in Rishikesh is a standalone institute. We’re not connected to any other group or organisation that may sound similar. Always double-check that you're in the right place before you book.
You can choose between shared or private rooms, based on availability. All rooms come with an attached bathroom and hot water.
It’s not fancy—but it’s real. The energy here supports rest, silence, and clarity. And for many, that’s the best part.


For students doing a course, your check-in and check-out will follow the course dates.
For everyone else:
Try to let us know your arrival time, especially if you’re coming late or from another country.


We try to make your stay as smooth as possible. Besides your room and classes, we also provide:


Living in an ashram means living with respect and awareness. So we do have a few rules:
We do have WIFI, but it’s limited. You can get a local SIM for under $10 (it comes with plenty of high-speed data).


Any kind of inappropriate or sexual behavior—even if it seems mutual—is not allowed. That includes flirting, physical contact, or suggestive language. We take this very seriously. Anyone breaking this will be asked to leave immediately, no discussion, no refund.
“This isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a space to return to yourself.”
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
From beginner to Intermediate Level
Build a strong foundation in yoga with our 200-Hour Beginner Training. learn postures, breathwork, meditation, and teaching skills to start your journey as a certified yoga teacher.
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
From Intermediate to advanced Level
Already completed your 200-Hour YTT? Take the next step with our 300-Hour Intermediate to Advanced Level Training designed to elevate your practice.
500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training
From Beginner to advanced Level
Ready for full immersion? Our 500-Hour Advanced Level YTT blends both 200 and 300 hours for a complete, in-depth experience of Yogic Science.
Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Step away from routine and renew yourself. This Retreat blends asana, pranayama, kriya, and meditation for full-body balance.
Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda
Completed 200-Hour YTT? Deepen your journey with our Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda course—focused on healing and ancient wisdom.
Our faculty is made up of qualified, humble, and deeply experienced Indian yoga masters.
Each teacher brings not only knowledge but compassion and presence.
“The best teaching happens not in words — but in silence shared between hearts.”
Our teachings are rooted in:
We don’t believe in shortcuts. We follow authenticity, dedication, and humility.
“The tradition is not in the book — it is in the breath of the one who lives it.”
Aadi Yogi Lord SHIVA
Shiva is The Highest Auspicious Energy of the Universe. He is the eternal one who gave birth to himself, he has no begining or end. He knows all. He is pure consciousness, the creator of time, all-powerful, all-knowing.
Sage Patanjali
Patanjali describes the third limb of yoga, which is the asana, as "Sthiram, Sukham Asanam" - Mean asana the position should be comfortable and stable, that is all the asana is about. Because "comfort" is such a misused word, maybe a closer word to "sukha" in English would be "ease."
Patanjali Systems
During our trainings we follow the techniques, which are described in Sanskrit sources and textbooks. Following GURUKUL training system with the central point of constant deep connection of the Master and students.

Is a Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS)
Hosts 200hr, 300hr and 500hr TTCs certified under Yoga Alliance
Follows professional standards for asana, ethics, and teaching hours
Students who wish to pursue further TTC programs can enroll in our Yoga Alliance certified courses.
“Yoga Alliance certifies your knowledge. Only your life certifies your practice.”

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Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/ 5 Location: 5/5
I was looking for an authentic ashram for a retreat in Tapovan when I found Patanjali international Yoga Fondation. Since my first step in I have been welcomed by the director who is also an amazing Guru.

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Why Patanjali International Yoga Foundation?
I didn’t hesitate to enroll here, as it was my sister’s first recommendation. Her positive experience and stay assured me that this was a great choice.

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Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/ 5 Location: 5/5
Amazing experience at patanjali! The room, services and food was just perfect, neat and clean and well lit. I took yoga therapy course and all my teachers Mr Mayank, Dr Das and Shashank Ji are thorough with their subjects.

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Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/ 5 Location: 5/5
With all my heart I want to thank Patanjali Internatiinal Yoga Foundation for wonderful stay and for strong and intensive practice on 300-hours yoga teachers course! My teachers at Russia also completed this course