At Saptkaya Yoga School, we believe that when your body, mind, and spirit are aligned, that’s when true transformation begins. Our philosophy comes from the ancient science of Ayurveda and is deeply rooted in the rich yogic traditions of India. But as the norm of change dictates, we must incorporate the ever-changing modern circumstances when applying any tradition in the present. With that in mind, our school offers a space where ancient wisdom meets modern consciousness.
The name Saptkaya means “Seven Bodies” in Sanskrit—representing the physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, spiritual, cosmic, and divine layers of the self. In every retreat, treatment, or yoga training, we focus on all seven bodies, offering complete transformation and bringing balance and clarity across these seven dimensions.
We are nestled in the serene foothills of Tapovan, Rishikesh, surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, sacred rivers, and natural waterfall streams. Just far enough from the town center to offer a peaceful space away from city distractions, and yet not too far that it is impossible or difficult to commute or experience the hustle and bustle of Rishikesh’s life at temples and ghats.
Rishikesh, being the Yoga Capital of the World, hosts the most happening kirtans, the most serene evening and morning prayers, and many more spiritual activities. Being in this city is a spiritual transformation journey.
Thus, we boast the perfect setting, which will be instrumental in deepening your practice and reconnecting with yourself.
We provide a wide range of offerings for beginners, seekers, and advanced yoga practitioners alike, including retreats, YTTC, and more.
Going beyond physical postures, our teaching techniques focus on incorporating and introducing philosophies of yoga in everyday life.
At Saptkaya, every course or retreat includes:
To make sure you get true transformation and not just a checklist of things and asanas, we keep our batch sizes small and focus on personalized attention. Whether you’re here for a teacher training or a healing retreat, you’ll experience deep internal growth and transformation.
All our instructors live what they teach. The yogic lifestyle is a part of them, as they have years of experience and are passionate about sharing yoga as a holistic science. They gently guide you along your journey of yogic life and transformation, supporting you in every step of your process. Their years of training, teaching, and living a yogic life have blessed them with the utmost patience and understanding that every student’s journey is different and has a different pace. Thus, you will never for a moment feel pressured or rushed into the process.
Whether you’re new to yoga or returning after years, our teachers adapt the practice to your pace and needs.
Airy, mountain views, serene, peaceful—these are some of the adjectives that guests have used for our little campus. Here you get healthy sattvic meals and a peaceful vibe. Every part of our infrastructure—from the yoga hall to the rooms to the garden areas—is designed to encourage inner stillness.
We have dedicated spaces for sound therapy, Ayurvedic consultations, and open terraces for sunset meditations; a garden café for your lunch, dinner, and breakfast; AC rooms; daily cleaning facility; and laundry services, thus ensuring a relaxed, stress-free, and top-notch experience for you.
And if you see a beautiful rare bird on your morning or evening roams around the campus—it’s a common occurrence.
The yogic lifestyle described in ancient texts incorporates changes in your day-to-day routine, and we follow all of these
