About Us
Anandam - The Joy of Being
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.
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
Benefits Of Yoga
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.
Best Location to Practice Yoga
Anandam Yoga School is situated in quiet, peaceful locations in the nature. We offer Yoga Teacher Trainings and Retreats worldwide. The place of practice is very important for us as the energy of a place has a strong effect on our well-being.
Traditional & Modern Teaching Styles
Traditional yogic teachings are the foundation of all our courses and we combine them with modern approaches to guarantee a safe and joyful Yoga practice. We believe that an authentic and genuine teaching style is essential to understand real Yoga.
World Class Yoga Teachers
Our interdisciplinary team of Yoga teachers will guide and support you on your individual Yoga journey. They have studied in different ashrams and universities and are each masters in their field of study. They are happy to share their knowledge.
Nutritious Food - We become what we eat
For us nutritious food and pure drinking water are essential. We offer three yogic meals made with fresh and local ingredients, prepared with love and passion. We believe that it is important to handle food with care so that it can nourish body and mind.
Improved Body Posture
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.
Stress Management
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.
Learning Forgiveness
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.
Natural Anxiety Relief
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.
Strength and Flexibility
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.
Self-Realization
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.
We have been with Yoga Alliance since 2017
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What Our Customer Say About Us
The classes were rigorously structured, combining traditional and modern understandings of yoga and not just focusing on the asanas. This enabled a deeper understanding of practice and aided in our own personal journey and growth throughout the three weeks.
Our teachers were of the highest standard I have experienced, they really knew their stuff! They allowed time for open and honest conversations. Emotionally they were very supportive, always in contact whenever we needed them. Always with a smile on their faces and getting to understand us as individuals.
All the classes were accessible for all levels, I would highly recommended this yoga school to everyone wishing to broaden their understanding of Yoga in its entirety.
Sane Andrews
UK
Authentic, humble honest. I did have the best experience here with such safe and comforting teachers. The groups are small the lessons are full with valuable information.
Yoga Philosophy being thought by Sandeep, a native indian who grew up with yoga since he is a child and lives it with his whole heart is such a special, unique and most important authentic and honest experience which is hard to find in any other schools around Bali.
Katharina is also a wonderful devoted teacher and it is nice to see this balance of both it helps to understand.
I wouldn‘t go to any other school and I would love to join many more of Anandam Yoga School courses.
Thank you very much🙏
Marina Peter
Austria
Anandam yoga school is amazing!!! I learned so much from them. Ankur was an incredible teacher and was very knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga, asanas, pranayama, hatha, vinyasa, etc.
I absolutely loved this authentic yoga teacher training. I wanted to learn yoga from someone who knew the roots of yoga from India and Ankur taught that and more!
I feel like I gained an even deeper love and appreciation for yoga through this experience which I didn’t even know was possible.
They pushed me to be the best that I could be and I will always be grateful for that. The course taught me a lot and I am looking forward to teaching in my community back home!!
I would absolutely recommend Anandam Yoga School. They have a wonderful environment centered on learning and growing!
Amella Pena
USA
Lovely teachers with such an in-depth knowledge about Yoga. I have learned so much and enjoyed every minute learning here.
My Yoga practice will be so so different after this training. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and holding such a beautiful space for us.
10/10 would recommend 😉
Evelyn Toma
Germany
I just finished my 200h Yoga teacher training with Anandam Yoga School and I couldn't be happier.
It was such a nice and meaningful experience for me. I learned so much about Yoga in these three weeks.Katharina, Sandeep and Ankur are amazing teachers and it felt like a family to spent time with them and the other students. Their knowledge about philosophy, anatomy, asanas and also ayurveda and pranayama and meditation is impressive!
I enjoyed every day of the training so much and I am so thankful I found Anandam Yoga School to do it there.
I would definitely recommend to do the Yoga teacher trainig here and to experience this wonderful journey with Anandam.
Thank you so much Katharina, Sandeep and Ankur🤍
Svenja Kuonen
Switzerland
I chose to take my 200h YTT on Bali with Anandam Yoga School as it was of utmost importance to me to learn about the foundations of Yoga from an Indian guide with a deep connection to the practice & its tradition in India, while having local rooting in Bali.
Sandeep, Katharina & Kadek imparted a well of knowledge about Yoga asana practice as well as anatomy, yoga philosophy, the history of yoga, pranayama, meditation, shatkarma (cleansing rituals), equity, cultural appropriation, and much more, for us students (and future teachers) to build on for a lifetime to come, knowing that we'll be able to honour the roots of Yoga in India as most of us return to share our practice in Western societies.
I am also deeply grateful for the care & support that Katharina & Sandeep provided to us throughout the journey, from travel logistics to a broad variety of recommendations (restaurants, clinics, visa agents, etc.) on anything we might need.
Valerie Marouche
Germany
I just finished my 300hr yoga teacher training with them. I am their return student as I also did my 200 hour ytt with them.
The experience with them are pleasant. I’ve learnt a lot from them, from asanas, alignments, philosophy, pranayama, and the Hindu tradition. I’ve grown so much after the training, feeling more confident in teaching yoga.
Ashtanga yoga was demanding and it’s great to have mysore style every morning with Sandeep as an instructor. He would challenge you and push you above your limits.
Arm balancing classes are fun and I have developed so much strength compared to when I first started the training.
Both Katharina and Sandeep have beautiful and kind souls. They are always there for you and back you up whenever you need them.
After 500 ++ hours we spent together we have developed a stronger bond as good friends! I would really recommend them if you are looking for yoga teacher training courses!!
Ming
USA
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