28 Day Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training in the Himalayas

Real Happiness Ashram sits on a mountainside in Rishikesh, within sight of the Himalayas and within earshot of the Ganges. For 28 days, you follow a full curriculum covering Kundalini philosophy, the seven chakras from root to crown, meditation techniques, pranayama, mantra chanting, and the Raja Yoga study that underpins the practice. Mornings split into three segments—detoxification practices, pranayama, and yoga asana—and the asana is taught with Kundalini energy in mind rather than as generic posture work.

The course leads toward certification as a Kundalini Yoga teacher, and the schedule includes plenty of supervised practice teaching. The other teachers round out the training: Uttam leads Hatha Yoga classes tailored to individual body types and fitness levels, with a master's degree in Yoga behind him, while Kapil Bhatt blends mindfulness, mantra, and chakra work into his sessions. Sanjay Raturi, who was born near the source of the Ganges and has practiced meditation since childhood, oversees the meditation teaching.

Beyond the classroom work, the program is deliberately structured around Rishikesh itself. There are guided visits to temples and ashrams, a trek to an ancient temple, a trip to a natural waterfall, and time in local villages. An Ayurvedic pathologist is on hand for teaching around natural healing, which guests have called out as a highlight. The food is sattvic—vegetarian, yogic, and built around Ayurvedic principles—and guests consistently rate it among the best they've had in India.

You get a private room with an attached washroom and a Himalayan view, and the ashram grounds include a sunlit garden and a yoga deck. Free wifi is available, and the property is walkable to Rishikesh's shops and cafes while staying far enough from the main roads to feel quiet and natural. With a maximum of twelve participants per intake, you'll know everyone in your cohort by the end.

What's included

- 27 nights accommodation in a private ashram room - 3 daily sattvic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee served per schedule - Kundalini Yoga teacher training course and full curriculum - Certification upon successful completion - Group excursions and activities - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course manual - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Free wifi

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Airport pickup/drop-off (available at extra cost)