Himalayan Yoga Association
Himalayan Yoga Association is one of India’s most respected and internationally recognized yoga schools, situated in Rishikesh, just a short three-minute walk from the banks of the holy river Ganga. Founded by Yogi Himanshu Joshi, HYA was built on a single, unwavering belief: that yoga, when taught authentically, has the power to genuinely transform lives.
Since its founding, Himalayan Yoga Association has welcomed students from over 100 countries across the world, beginners, experienced practitioners, and aspiring teachers, all drawn to Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World, to deepen their understanding of this ancient practice. Our programs include Multistyle 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh, Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh from 50 Hours to 300 Hours, Yoga Retreats from 3 to 11 days, and Sound Healing and Reiki Healing courses. Every program is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance USA, Yoga Alliance UK, Yoga Alliance International, and the International Yoga Organisation, recognized in 195 countries worldwide.
Our campus is spacious, well lit, and well thought out to accommodate the complete yogic experience. Clean, comfortable rooms, an outdoor garden featuring a large swimming pool and a warm and supportive community, are provided so that you can learn and grow truly every day. It’s not only the building that makes us special, but the quality of the teaching. Our teachers are more than just certified teachers, they are experienced practitioners with years of experience who can impart their depth of understanding and wisdom into each class.
At Himalayan Yoga Association, we do not teach yoga as a program to complete. We teach it as a path to walk, one that begins in Rishikesh and continues long after you leave.
Himalayan Yoga Spa
The Himalayan Yoga Spa is an Ayurvedic spa and wellness sanctuary located within the Himalayan Yoga Association campus in Rishikesh. It was designed with a clear and simple intention: to provide every student and every visitor a special, personal place to rest, recover and rejuvenate, right in the pulse of a student’s yogic journey. Top Spa Treatments in Rishikesh for Stress Relief | Ayurvedic Massage Rishikesh
Yoga requires a lot of effort. Asana, pranayama and meditation are physically and mentally demanding practices that are done daily. The Himalayan Yoga Spa is there to complement that work, offering professional Ayurvedic treatment to relax tired muscles, calm the nervous system and make the experience here even more fulfilling. Our therapists are qualified, experienced and truly competent in their field. All treatments are carried out sensitively, paying attention to hygiene and the needs of the individual.
The spa is committed to the principles of Ayurvedic knowledge and implements them for the needs of the modern practitioner, from full-body Ayurvedic massages to more specific therapeutic treatments and beauty therapies. If you’re participating in our yoga retreat, you’ll find Ayurvedic massage therapy sessions as part of the program, so that you get the rest that you need from day one.
The atmosphere at the Himalayan Yoga Spa is serene, pure and intentionally leisurely. It’s a place that is founded on the same principles that the campus is built on: purity, care, and a tremendous amount of respect for the welfare of all who enter the door. Whether it is a day of heavy training, physical tension or a good old yin break, the Himalayan Yoga Spa is here for you, unconditionally and without any compromises. 7 Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage for Stress Relief
Himalayan Yoga Cafe
The Himalayan Yoga Cafe is located right next to the Himalayan Yoga Association campus, making it one of the most naturally integrated parts of the HYA experience. Inspired by the exciting, health conscious cafe culture of Bali, it was designed to offer a contemporary, nourishing and genuinely enjoyable dining experience, that is entirely aligned with the yogic values of cleanliness, purity and conscious living.
All dishes from the Himalayan Yoga Cafe are made from fresh, wholesome ingredients and emphasize the use of nourishing vegetarian and vegan dishes and drinks. Our kitchen is well equipped, food is by all intents and purposes hygienic, ingredients are well chosen and prepared using purified water and by a team that treats food quality as much as we treat yoga. This is not a canteen. It’s about eating with an intention to nourish the body like we do in the yoga hall.
The cafe boasts a stunning outdoor seating area that is open, naturally lit and lush with greenery, creating a unique environment for people to eat, rest, and connect in Rishikesh that feels like a place apart. A garden bonfire pit makes a wonderful evening in the winter. On certain designated “ceremony days”, students meet here outside under the open sky for community dinners, which are among the most memorable experiences of their experience at HYA.
The Himalayan Yoga Cafe, for those studying yoga teacher training and retreat courses is a natural extension of campus life, where they can recharge between sessions, meet fellow students from all over the world and taste what it is like to eat well as part of a conscious, yogic lifestyle.
