FAQ

ABOUT YOGA


Fitness Exercises focus on wholesomeness of human body, whereas yoga focuses on wholesomeness of human body, mind and soul and brings fitness in the body and direct ability to soak up their energy.

No, you do not need to be flexible to learn yoga. Our experienced and qualified teachers will work with you to make your body flexible and fit.

Travel


You should apply for Tourist Visa only. Tourist visa is generally valid for 6 months and E-visa has 1-2 months validity from the date of issue. However, please confirm at the Indian Embassy in your country about the validity of your visa.

At the time of registration, we will provide you the contact details of the concerned person. Please feel free to contact them in case of any questions. They will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

The nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi which is about 300 km to Rishikesh. However, there is a domestic airport called Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is about 20 km only.

We provide complimentary airport pickup. Please let us know your flight schedule in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Apart from airport pickups, if you want to travel by yourself, different means of transport which connects New Delhi to Rishikesh are:

1. Airways - Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

2. Railways - You can take a train from New Delhi to Haridwar Junction which is the nearest railway station. From there, you can find many buses and taxis for Rishikesh.

3. . Roadways- There are many government non AC and AC buses from New Delhi to Rishikesh. Also, there are some overnight private luxury buses. Alternatively, you can also get a direct taxi from New Delhi to Rishikesh

Yes, complimentary airport pick up is included in your package. Please let us know your flight schedule in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements. However, there is no refund if you are not availing this facility.

Please bring 2 passport size photographs for our record and some comfortable clothing for your yoga practice along with essentials that you carry with you while travelling.

Please check our website for detailed information.

Please consult with your local Doctor and try to get them before you come if you really need one based on your doctor’s advice.

Please fill out the registration form on our website and pay the Open Avdhoot yoga and Meditation Peeth and click on "Book Now" button, go to course menu and click on Registration Form, Fill the required fields and Submit your details and pay the advance amount for confirmation of your seat. Now you get a confirmation message that Your seat has been booked for your selected date.

COURSE


Yes, the courses are completely residential. The 100 hours and 200 hours Yoga TTC are taught for 14 and 28 days respectively. Yoga Retreat is for 7, 14 and 28 days. The fee includes accommodation and food along with yoga courses.

During the yoga course, we will provide all the study materials related to Yoga Teacher Training course.

You can do the yoga Teacher Training throughout the year. For westerners, the best time may be from September to April (due to hot weather in remaining months)

Yes, the weekends are off.

The dates for the yoga course are shown on our website. You can choose any one according to your comfort level .The start date and end date of the course cannot be changed as it is a group activity.

Yes, the participants must be at least 18 years of age.

You can browse our website for different courses available. You can also contact us directly and we can tell you the best suitable course for you.

Yes, you will have some free time between asanas and theory classes. Also, later parts of the evenings are generally free. Other than that your weekends will be off.

You will spend approximately 1 hour daily on the homework including written assignments. Our teacher will guide you in doing your homework, if required.

If you are unable to attend a class for any rightful reasons (like illness), you can spend extra time with the teachers to complete the requisite training hours.There is no additional charge for the same but the student needs to pay for stay and meals for additional days.

Students who pass the course and receive course completion certificate from our peeth can start teaching. It is recommended that they apply for Yoga Alliance certification for better job.

No experience is needed to join the 100 hours and 200 hours yoga TTC programs. But, it is recommended that students have basic knowledge of Yoga.

ACCOMODATION


Yes, if two students mutually decide to live together in a single room on double sharing basis, we allow them (of same gender or a couple) to stay together. There is a discount for double sharing accommodation. Moreover,only one person can book two seats at the time of booking to get this discount. Two separate bookings for the same cannot be considered to avail this discount.

No, it’s not refundable. The amount paid for meals during your stay is not refundable.

No, there is no refrigerator in the room.

Yes, we have Wifi connectivity. Students can enjoy the facility of free WiFi connectivity in the ashram.

Rooms are modern and well furnished and are equipped with study table, chair, double bed, and storage closet. They also have 24×7 Hot & Cold Water.

Yes, with prior approval for the same you can extend your stay or arrive early at AYMP.

FEES & PAYMENT


To book your seat you have to pay $299 for 200 hours Yoga TTC. You can pay remaining part of the fees at the ashram on arrival. Fees structure will been updated from time to time on the fees section of the website.

You should pay advance amount online and the balance amount after coming to Rishikesh.

Please contact us if you fail to make a payment on our website. In case, the chat support is offline, you can leave an email on avdhootyogapeeth@gmail.com. We will revert back to you in 24 hours.

In case of advance booking cancellation, booking fees is non-refundable and non-transferable. If students are unable to come on the booking date, they have an option to choose other dates for their course (only valid for 6 months). Prior information to us about their change of program is mandatory otherwise, the booking fee will be used to cover the expenses incurred in making the initial arrangements for the student and no change in the course date will be allowed in such case.

Please fill out the registration form on our website and pay the booking amount. You will receive a confirmation email when your seat is confirmed.

The course fee includes accommodation, food, wifi and airport pick up and drop off.

MISCELLANEOUS


It will take minimum 24 hours after submitting all the documents. Copy of your passport and passport size photo will be required.

Yes, there is an ATM near our Ashram .

Yes, but small shops generally accept cash in INR currency only. It is advisable to convert currency to Indian rupee.

Without our permission, you cannot entertain any strangers in the Ashram.

Yes, most of our students come from different countries and different background. .