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Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram is one of the classical Yoga Teacher Training Ashrams in Rishikesh, India, established in 1999 by the world-famous Swami Yogananda Maharaj Ji (who achieved Maha Samadhi on 3rd January 2015, aged 106 years old).

Today, Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram located at Dharam Gyan Guest House, Baba Balak Nath Road, Tapovan, Rishikesh. It is one of the classical & oldest Yoga School in Rishikesh. This Yoga School organizing Yoga Courses for the last 35+ years from short term course to advance levels such as 100 hours, 200 hours, 300 hours, 500 hours.

It is well known for its traditional style Hatha Yoga for Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, as well as for Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Iyengar way of alignment. Om Shanti Om is a Registered Yoga School certified as RYS 200, 300, 500 affiliated to Yoga Alliance USA along with well experienced professional team teachers who are very keen to expand their knowledge for learners.

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Our Purpose

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"We Help Yoga Enthusiasts Become Yoga Teachers and Yoga Teachers Become Better Yoga Teachers"

Mission

Our mission is to provide professional yoga education courses that improve the standard of yoga teaching worldwide and enable our students to make a fulfilling and prosperous living.

Vision

To inspire global harmony through authentic yoga, fostering deep connections between mind, body, and spirit in the serene setting of Rishikesh.

Values

Commitment to authenticity, holistic well-being, cultural respect, environmental sustainability, and nurturing personal growth through traditional yoga practices.

Our Founder

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Swami Yogananda Maharaj Ji

Swami Yogananda Maharaj Ji

Om Shanti Om Yoga Teacher Training School was established in 1999 by world-famous - The Great Himalayan Yogi Swami Yogananda Maharaj Guruji who achieved Maha Samadhi on 3rd Jan 2015 when he was 105 years.

Our founder was alive for 105 years and he had 85 years of yoga experience in India and all over the world about 64 countries abroad. Swami Yogananda is world-famous for his Sukshamvyayam Yoga about inner body cleansing deep into our nervous systems.

He teaches `Sukshamvyayam Yoga in Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram every Sunday without fail until his last breath. He taught his l ast class on 17th Dec 2014. To this moment, his classes were enjoyed and benefitted by thousands of students all over the world.

Guruji Yogananda taught us a lot about how to stay healthy and live a longer life without any sickness and medication. That's all about his secret diet and his self made traditional medicine. He will always stay in our memories and his students all over the world. We miss such great Yogi...!

Yoga Alliance Accredited Yoga School

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Yoga Alliance USA, established in 1999, is a nonprofit global association setting international standards for yoga education and teacher training. It ensures well-qualified instructors by maintaining top-class standards. The alliance connects certified yoga teachers and schools, promoting authentic, high-standard yoga education worldwide, and facilitates accredited training programs for aspiring students.

Our yoga teacher training programs are accredited by Yoga Alliance USA, ensuring you receive the highest standard of education and certification. By joining our courses, you will gain the skills and credentials recognized globally, connecting you to a network of certified yoga teachers and schools. We are committed to delivering authentic and comprehensive yoga education, empowering you to teach with confidence and competence anywhere in the world.

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Experience the Best Yoga Teacher Training Course of Your Life

FROM BEGINNER TO CERTIFIED YOGA COACH IN JUST 4 WEEKS TRUSTED BY 500,000+ YOGIS ACROSS 90 COUNTRIES

What Makes us Apart from others

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Legacy of Excellence

Established over 35 years ago by Swami Yogananda Maharaj Ji, our ashram has a rich history of imparting authentic yoga knowledge.

Modern Facilities

Our ashram is equipped with all necessary facilities, ensuring a conducive learning environment for our students.

Experienced Instructors

Directed by Yogi Dinesh Ji, an E-RYT 500 qualified instructor, our team consists of highly experienced and certified yoga teachers.

Cultural Excursions

Engage in exciting excursions and cultural experiences, enriching your understanding of Indian traditions and yoga philosophy.

Comprehensive Training

We offer a range of Yoga Teacher Training courses (RYS 200, 300, 500) certified by Yoga Alliance USA, covering various aspects of yoga rooted in Hindu culture and tradition.

Community and Connection

Become part of a supportive and vibrant yoga community, forging lifelong friendships and professional connections.