Samatva Yogalaya - Rishikesh Yoga studio

Wow, I just finished my 300 hour training. I found Krishna like most of you by scrolling through different web sites looking for the perfect school. Without a doubt you have found it here! It's not because of the setting, which was quiet, (unlike most here in Rishikesh) or because of the food, which is homemade with love in each bite, or any of your own preconceived ideas of what you expect it to be, but because the man that teaches this course not only is a walking dictionary of what yoga is and is not, but his breath of knowledge is so profoundly deep and genuine you can't help but pinch yourself each morning wanting to pull out of him everything you can possibly learn from a true GURU. The short version is stop looking, you've found your teacher for life. I feel so blessed to have found this man, this school. I will forever be apart of this family.

I arrived at Samatva Yogalaya thinking i knew what yoga was. It turns out i had barely scratched the surface of what is a truly interesting and beautiful lifestyle. Being only 19 when i arrived, i remember being very nervous. To my luck, it was the kindest, most humble and generous people who welcomed me into their family. To this, i am deeply grateful for the month i got to spend practicing and learning from Krishna, Sangeeta and Aneesh. It was not only the best and most enriching month of my life, it was also life changing in so many aspects. Being in the present moment, observing and feeling with my entire body and mind, eating 3 fresh and insanely delicious indian meals every day and of course the amazing habits that are introduced to you, which now i couldn't be without. And not to mention the most real and heartfelt friendships you get along the way! I am already planning my next visit to my amazing, new indian family, and i can't wait to come back!

It was truly one of the best experiences of my life to train and study with Krishna and become a part of his yoga family. I've learned more than I ever thought possible over the course of my 500h yoga teacher training. The knowledge I gain about my self, life, and all the aspects of yoga is beyond value. The experiences I shared will remain with me for the rest of my life and I am so thankful for that!

We get what we deserve and I feel truly blessed to deserve such wonderful teachers. When you enter into Samatva Yogalaya, you enter into the house of yoga. No doubt Krishna and Sangeeta teach you asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy and everything you need to know; but here you are not only a student, you are treated as a family member and you get to experience the yogic life with these kind and humble people. You learn about equanimity and awareness. You learn what Yoga really is. I am grateful to be part of this yogic family! P.S.: The food is amazing!!

"You get what you deserve" says Krishna. In the Internet maze of hundreds of yoga schools in India, I was searching for one to go to, and I found his school. Somehow, virtually, I was drawn to it and I enrolled on the 200h YTT course for October 20017. I feel honoured that I deserved to meet Krishna and become a part of his yoga family. Krishna is an ocean of knowledge, an oasis of peace and his heart is a goblet full of genuine love. And he shares all of this with each and every single one of his students, whom he treats like members of his family. Time spent with Krishna and Sangeeta was for me life changing. Not only have I learnt many aspects of yoga, but most of all, I learnt about myself, I expanded my horizons and acceptance. I took Krishna's teachings home and even now, over a year after the course, I can still hear his voice and teachings in moments of my life when turbulences occur. Samatva Yogalaya is definitely the best place to come to learn yoga, acceptance, gratitude and positivity. The building is placed in stunning surroundings, peaceful and quiet. The food is also delicious every time. Thank you Krishna and Sangeeta.

I wish there was a way I could give this more than a 5 star rating. I completed my 300hr YTT with Krishna as my instructor back in 2013, and words can't adequately explain the experience he blessed me with. Krishna has this unexplainable kindness and nurturing energy. I look back on my months of training, at only 19 years of age, and my mind goes immediately to him and his incredible ability to listen, teach, love and nurture. After I completed my training with Krishna, I wen't onto study Kinesiology at University, as during my time in India, he fostered my love for human anatomy and urged me to follow that once unknown passion of mine. I still to this day (3 years later) keep in touch with Krishna regularly, and can safely say his teachings are something that will stay with me forever. I urge anyone looking to learn the true meaning of yoga to seek out Krishna. Words cannot explain enough how much he has changed my life and how much respect and love flows through my veins for him - my lifelong teacher, father and guru.

I had the best experience at Samatva Yogalaya with those amazing teachers Krishna and Sangeeta! I arrived there to do the 200hours and being sure I would never teach. I just wanted to improve my own practice and reconnect with my inner self. I ended up staying almost 3 months, doing the 500hours in 1 go and being all excited about teaching what I've learned. It's a real family atmosphere, the philosophy classes are amazing , the food is great, the location is perfectly isolated in the trees but close to the cafes and shops, the rooms are big and comfortable, the teachers are very talented and invested, ... I am looking forward to going back and meet again with my indian family. Thank you for everything Krishna and Sangeeta. You brought me a lot of love and taught me a lot.

Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2020 in SAMATVA YOGALAYA. A brilliant place full of memories, so much LOVE! Learn a lot, feel a lot, language is not enough to describe... U get what u deserve, always grateful~ Krishna teaches very effectively in his unique way; Sangeeta has a gentle and powerful class, and cares for everyone in many ways; Aneesh helps solve daily needs; Deepak makes delicious vegetarian food. Everything is great, thanks for all! Shi Wai Tao Yuan ,Ping Jing Xiu Xin ,Zhi De Yi Qu ~