Anandam Yoga School is a sub-branch of Rishikesh Yogi Ashram Trust. We are an international Yoga school registered with the Yoga Alliance, USA (RYS).
~ Our goal is to guide you on your individual Yoga journey. We know, every journey is unique and we try to focus on your individual needs and your personal history, to best support you on your way. We want you to get the best out of our trainings and retreats. Find our retreats on bookretreats.com.
~ We want to share our knowledge about Yoga and make the ancient teachings accessible for as many people as possible. We want you to become a member of our community and learn from you. We might be teachers, but we will never stop being students. We are all students of life, everyone with a unique and inspiring story.
~ For us Anandam Yoga School is a place to connect. A place where you can connect with Yogis from all over the world. A place where you can learn to con
The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word 'yuj', meaning union. Yoga is an ancient practice that unites mind, body and soul not only through physical practice (asanas), but by following certain social and personal rules; as well as with the help of pranayama and meditation; and adherence to a plant based diet, with the ultimate goal of Samadhi, reaching a state of Enlightenment. With Yoga we can access our body, mind and spirit on different levels and can improve our physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
The average adult sits 6.5 hours per day. Back pain, poor body posture and chronic diseases are the results. For a healthy and long life proper body alignment is essential. Yoga asanas keep your spine young, flexible and strong and improves posture.
Including asana, pranayama and meditation practice into your daily routine can improve your mental health. Soon you will feel more relaxed in stressful situations and generally more resilient, reaching a state of mental clarity and calmness.
Forgiving yourself and others is a fundamental quality to live a fulfilled life. Living in the past and holding onto grief stops you on your way towards a happy and peaceful life. Special meditation techniques can support your self-healing process.
A wide range of Yoga practices provide a natural way to reduces anxiety and depression. Self-soothing techniques like Yoga Nidra lower symptoms of anxiety. Balancing and stimulating pranayama techniques can be implemented in depression therapy.
Both, strength and flexibility are the foundation of a healthy body. Unique combinations of asanas target physical strength and mobility, and build the ground for a healthy body that accommodates a healthy mind.
Knowing that you are neither your thoughts nor your emotions. Knowing that you are the consciousness that observes the mind. Knowing that you are the True Self. Cultivating a deep practice of Yoga brings you closer to your essence, your True Nature.
Being a Yoga teacher comes with a lot of responsibility. It is way more than just teaching the poses. It is guiding your students selflessly on their journey to a better life. Becoming a teacher is a life transforming process that gives you the possibility to share the treasure of the ancient art of Yoga with others.