Yoga classes in Rishikesh
Drop In Yoga from ₹500, plus Iyengar Yoga and Medical Yoga Therapy at Ima Sadhana Hotel in Upper Tapovan — English instruction, a fully equipped prop studio, and programs from a single class to two months.
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Why practise here
Classes run at Ima Sadhana Hotel in Upper Tapovan, in a studio with a rope wall and the full set of Iyengar props. Teaching follows two disciplines: Iyengar Yoga (exact alignment, held postures, props) and Medical Yoga Therapy (assessment first, then a practice adapted to one person’s condition). Places on each program are kept small so everyone gets hands-on correction.
The partner school is AYUSH-recognised and registered with the Indian Yoga Association (IYC). Classes are taught in English. Accommodation and food are not part of the programs — stay at Ima Sadhana or one of our sister hotels and we will help when you enquire.
What you will work with
- Iyengar alignment, time in the pose, and deliberate sequencing
- Rope wall, belts, blocks, bolsters, blankets, chairs and benches
- Medical Yoga Therapy: assessment, contraindications, adaptation and props for support or traction
- Common therapy focuses: lower back, sciatica, neck and shoulder, knees, posture, mobility, stress and sleep
Included
- Tuition for the program you choose
- Use of studio props
- English instruction
Not included
- Accommodation and food
- Transport (we can add a taxi)
- Personal medical care — therapy works alongside your doctor’s advice
Programs and prices
Prices are charged in Indian rupees. Foreign amounts next to them are approximate.
Drop-in Yoga Class
A single drop-in yoga class at Ima Sadhana Hotel (Rishi Yog Peeth) in Upper Tapovan. Join one studio session — we confirm the available class when you book.
Single class
1-Day Therapy Workshop
A one-day introduction to the therapeutic approach: assessment, adapting a posture to a limitation, and props for support.
Workshop (not certified)
3-Day Therapy Workshop
Three days on applying yoga to specific issues — back, neck, knees — with props for traction and support.
Workshop (not certified)
7-Day Therapy Foundation
A structured foundation in the therapeutic method: assessment, contraindications, adaptation and sequencing for a condition.
Certificate course
2-Month Therapy Course
Two months building a working therapeutic practice, with time to assess, adapt and review.
Certificate course
7-Day Iyengar Foundation
A foundation in the Iyengar method: standing poses, alignment, and rope and belt work.
Certificate course
11-Day Iyengar Intermediate
Intermediate Iyengar: longer holds, inversions introduced with support, and finer alignment.
Certificate course
2-Month Iyengar Course
Two months of Iyengar practice, from standing poses to inversions, with props throughout.
Certificate course
Private Medical Yoga Therapy
One-to-one sessions built around your assessment, held daily between 1 and 4 PM. Ask us for the current session price when you enquire.
Last updated:
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour or taxi.
Daily studio timetable
Typical practice day at the studio. Exact hours on your program follow the schedule for that course.
| Time | Practice |
|---|---|
| 6 – 7 AM | Pranayama / Meditation |
| 7 – 8:30 AM | Multi-style Yoga |
| 8:30 – 10 AM | Iyengar Yoga |
| 10 – 11 AM | Philosophy |
| 11 – 12 PM | Yoga Anatomy |
| 1 – 4 PM | Medical Yoga Therapy & private consultation (by appointment) |
| 4 – 5:30 PM | Iyengar Yoga |
| 5:30 – 7 PM | Body Opening |
| 7 – 8 PM | Osho Meditation |
Sample day on a short therapy program
1-day workshop:
- 10 – 11 AM – Anatomy
- 11 – 12 PM – Introduction to Iyengar Yoga & props
- 12 – 1 PM – Yoga therapy
- 2 – 4 PM – Yoga therapy
3-day / 7-day therapy days:
- 7 – 8:30 AM – Iyengar Yoga
- 8:30 – 10 AM – Intermediate Iyengar Yoga
- 11 – 12 PM – Anatomy
- 12 – 1 PM – Yoga therapy
- 2 – 4 PM – Yoga therapy
Inside the studio
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the classes held?
At Ima Sadhana Hotel in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh. The studio has a rope wall and a full range of Iyengar props (belts, blocks, bolsters, blankets, chairs and benches).
Is this drop-in yoga by the class?
Yes. A Drop-in Yoga Class is ₹500 per person for a single session at Ima Sadhana Hotel (Rishi Yog Peeth). Workshops and certificate courses are listed separately. Private Medical Yoga Therapy sessions run by appointment between 1 and 4 PM — ask us for availability and pricing.
Do the courses come with a certificate?
The 7-day Iyengar course is a Foundation certificate and the 11-day is an Intermediate certificate. The 7-day therapy course and both two-month courses are certificate courses. The 1-day and 3-day workshops are not certified.
Is the school Yoga Alliance registered?
The partner school is an AYUSH-recognised yoga institution and is registered with the Indian Yoga Association (IYC). It is inspired by the B.K.S. Iyengar method. It is not listed as a Yoga Alliance RYS on the materials we used.
Is accommodation or food included?
No. Programs are tuition only. Stay at Ima Sadhana Hotel (where the studio is) or at one of our sister hotels in Tapovan, and we can help with the stay when you enquire.
What language are classes in?
English.
How many people are on a program?
Places are limited so each person gets attention and hands-on correction. Numbers are kept small.
Who teaches?
Classes are led by Rishi Deva, a Sanskrit scholar and Medical Yoga Therapy practitioner who studied at Patanjali, at Yoga Peace (Jaipur), and at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune.
What conditions does Medical Yoga Therapy work with?
Practice is adapted to the person. Common focuses include lower back and lumbar issues, sciatica, neck and shoulder, cervical spine, knees and joints, postural imbalance, restricted mobility, and stress and sleep. It works alongside medical care, not as a replacement for it.
How do I book and pay?
Send a request on this page or WhatsApp +91 78956 40275. Our team confirms dates and the next steps. Nothing is paid at the enquiry stage; you pay after we confirm.
Can I cancel for free?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour or taxi.