Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF) is a registered non profit residential yoga organization spreading the awareness of Ancient Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic wisdom and holistic living. Located in the lap of Himalayas, Patanjali International Yoga Foundation offers Yoga Teacher Training courses, yoga theraphy, ayurveda courses, yoga and ayurved retreats in Rishikesh.
PIYF was established in 2001 to hold and research on ancient yoga which source is the noble sage Patanjali. The main motto of the organization is to teach not only physical health but also mental, spiritual health. Situated on the banks of river Ganga in Tapovan Rishikesh, the organization is registered under the Indian Government and International association with Yoga Alliance USA and Canadian Yoga Alliance Canada.
Courses in Patanjali Yoga Foundation, Rishikesh
| Course | Duration | Fees (in $) |
| Yoga Teacher Training | 100 Hrs | 750/- |
| 200 Hrs | 1350/- | |
| 300 Hrs | 1890/- | |
| Yoga Retreat | 1 week/ 2 Weeks | 350/ 700 |
| Yoga therapy and Ayurveda | 2 Weeks | 750/- |
Fee Includes -
- 200/300 hours certified Yoga Teacher Training Course
- International Yoga Alliance Certification(YA or CYA)
- Excursions and local sight seeing
- Herbal tea
- Yogic vegetarian meal (2 meals a day)
- Semi delux room attached bathroom with hot / cold shower
- two or three students in one room, single on request with extra charge.
- Printed materials of course
- Tools for Neti Kriya (pot and thread)
- Yoga mats are available for students use in yoga-hall
- Include yoga text books like-Yoga sutra and Gheranda samhita
Syllabus For 300 Hrs YTT Courses
- Advanced Asanas (postures)
- Advanced Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Bandhas (Controllin and Locking)
- Kriya
- Mudras
- Dhyana (Meditation)
- Mantra
- Surya Namaskar
- Yoga & Yogic Lifestyle
- Teaching methodology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda
Syllabus For 200 Hrs YTT Courses
- Asanas (postures)
- Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Bandhas (Controllin and Locking)
- Kriya
- Mudras
- Dhyana (Meditation)
- Mantra
- Surya Namaskar
- Yoga & Yogic Lifestyle
- Teaching methodology
- Anatomy and Physiology
Syllabus For Yoga therapy and Ayurveda Course
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Yogic Principals and Terminology
- Yoga Therapy
- Yoga and Pregnancy
- Ayurvedic Principles and Terminology
- Ayurveda Practice
- Ayurveda Therapy Courses
- Ayurveda Therapy Classes
- Ayurvedic Massage and Panchakarma
Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Facilities
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- Meal, Ayurveda, Yoga Books
- CD DVD, Rooftop, Taxi
Important Links for Individuals
Click here to fill out the online registration form for yoga training.
Workshops and Seminars at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation
Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, Rishikesh India, offers a wide scale of yoga and meditation courses, retreats, workshops and seminars worldwide. The main focus of all courses consists of studying and practicing all yoga aspects, such as asana, bandha, pranayama, kriya, meditation and chanting. Although the Ashram organizes various workshops and seminars on a regular basis as per their schedule for the people, visitors and tourists visiting the Patanjali International Yoga Foundation.
Accommodation & Facilities available at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation
- The foundation provides well clean and comfortable rooms for the guests and visitors visiting the Ashram or in the Retreat Centre.
- Rooms in the Ashrams and Retreat Centre are provided on a single and shared basis with an attached washroom and hot water.
- Visitors and guests are provided with clean bed sheets and towels once a week in the Ashram or in the Retreat Centre.
- For daily use, a kettle, iron and hair dryer are provided on each floor on a shared basis.
- The library is available for visitors and tourists, where anyone can find different books related to the Ayurveda, Yoga, Medicines, etc.
- Laundry facilities are also available for the people staying in the Ashram or in the Retreat Centre.
- The rooftop area is available with the scenic beauty of nature, where one can perform Yogas and Ashnas while staying in the Ashrams or in the Retreat Centre.
- To visit from one point to the other point, taxi facilities are also available in the Ashram and in the Retreat Centre.
- Meals are provided three times a day for the visitors, guests and tourists staying in the Ashrams and in the Retreat Centre.
How to fill out the Registration Form For Yoga Training
Below are the steps mentioned to fill out the registration form for yoga training.
- Go to the official website of Patanjali Yoga Foundation
- Click on Online Registration
- Fill in all the Information
- Click on the Submit button
How to reach Patanjali International Yoga Foundation
Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF), Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, is located in the Rishikesh - Luxmun jhulla area, in the small town of Tapovan Sarai, on the west bank of the holy Ganga River, in the Himalayan foothills. Rishikesh, the world capital of Yoga, is a very relaxed and spiritual place where you can immerse yourself in a very peaceful atmosphere. It is thought that Yoga and meditation in Rishikesh, as well as a dip in the holy river that flows through it, bring people closer to moksha.
Nearby Locations to Patanjali International Yoga Foundation
- Dehradun Airport: 30 Kms
- Haridwar : 25 Kms
- Indira Gandhi International Airport : 250 Kms
- Lakshman Jhuka Bridge : 500 m
- Rishikesh : 4 Kms
By Air : The nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) in New Delhi, which is 250 kilometres away, or the domestic Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), which is only 30 kilometres away. Air India, Jet Airways, and Spicejet operate domestic flights to Dehradun airport.
By Rail : Rishikesh has a rail station, but it is only served by one rail at the moment. The best option is to take the rail to Haridwar, which is only about 30 minutes from Rishikesh, and then continue by road. Many rails run from and to Delhi, Varanasi, Rajasthan, Amritsar, and other cities. The rails ride from Delhi takes about 5 to 7 hours.
By Bus : Every hour, buses to Rishikesh depart from the Kashmiri Gate National Bus Stand in New Delhi. The bus ride lasts between 7 and 9 hours.
