About Us

We Help Yoga Enthusiasts Become Yoga Teachers and Yoga Teachers Become Better Yoga Teachers  

Arhanta Yoga ® is an international yoga training institute with yoga ashrams in India and the Netherlands. Established in 2009 by our founder Ram Jain, our ashrams and online academy serve the diverse and growing international community of yoga teachers and enthusiasts worldwide. 

Our team consists of dedicated and inspiring teachers providing internationally accredited professional yoga courses and training while maintaining the authenticity of the ancient teachings in a non-sectarian way. Since 2009, 18000+ yoga teachers have graduated from Arhanta Yoga Ashrams.

Our Purpose

Our Vision 

Our vision is a world with a well-educated yoga teachers / holistic practitioners around the corner for everyone.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide professional yoga education courses that improve the standard of yoga teaching worldwide and enable our students to make a fulfilling and prosperous living.

Our Promise

Authenticity

Professionalism

Transformation

Community

Our Story

Arhanta Yoga started in the small living room of Ram’s house in Tilburg, the Netherlands, in 2007. Now Arhanta Yoga has grown into two beautiful yoga ashrams in Ram’s home country India and his second home, the Netherlands. Our centers, spread over 17 and 4 acres of land, respectively, provide a spiritual retreat and a serene haven for focused study and introspection.

Our Milestones

Beginning of Arhanta Yoga classes in Tilburg, the Netherlands

2007 March

Beginning of Yoga Teacher Training courses in India

2009 May

Construction started for the Arhanta Yoga Ashram India.

2010 January

First course at the Arhanta Yoga India Ashram

2011 July

Beginning of Yoga Teacher Training courses in the Netherlands

2012 August

Beginning of Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands

2013 August

First course at the Arhanta Yoga Netherlands Ashram

2014 March

Beginning of Arhanta Online Courses

2017 November

Launch of the Arhanta Yoga Online Academy which brings together various experts in the field of yoga and holistic health

2019 November

Our Ashrams 

The Arhanta Yoga Ashram India is located on the outskirts of the ancient city of Khajuraho, central India. The Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands is located near the city of Arnhem. Both ashrams are located in peaceful and charming surroundings and are easily reachable with public transportation.

Arhanta Yoga Ashram India

Arhanta Yoga Ashram India

Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands

Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands

Our Accreditations

Arhanta Yoga Ashrams are Registered Yoga Schools (RYS 200, RYS 300 & RYS 500) 

Arhanta Yoga Ashrams are Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Federation, European Yoga Association and CRKBO (The Netherlands).  Our courses meet and exceed the international standards of 200 hours and 500 hours of training. All major yoga institutions, yoga federations and insurance companies accept our certification. 

Yoga Alliance
CRKBO
International Yoga Federation

Our Core Values

At Arhatna our six core values help us stay true to our purpose and goals.

1.

Authenticity 

We follow our lineage and traditions while embracing openness, curiosity, and change. We authentically express who we are and what we believe in.

2.

Professionalism

We take our role seriously and we embrace ownership of our results. We are on time, we are prepared, we are consistent and reliable, and we perform our duties with diligence.

3.

Commitment 

We believe that without 100% commitment, no real growth is achieved. Therefore, we commit to our personal growth and the growth of our students. We understand our responsibility for our actions and value the trust placed in us by our students. 

4.

Excellence 

We strive for the highest standards because we know it will reward us with satisfaction and self-respect.  We constantly seek to improve. We take initiative and find solutions instead of excuses.

5.

Empowering

We are committed to help and support others, so that we all can rise to our potential. We see potential in everyone. We work together to rise together. We respect differences, celebrate commonalities, and value each other’s opinions and individuality.

6.

Integrity

We practice integrity and honesty in thought, speech, and action. We do what is in line with our values, instead of what is easy.

Meet the Team

Teachers Ashrams and Online Academy

Arhanta Online Academy Faculty

Lucia Seglie
LUCIA SEGLIE

Prenatal & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

Sarah Visschedijk
SARAH VISSCHEDIJK

Holistic Health Coach for Women Training

Joseph Drumheller
JOSEPH DRUMHELLER

Clinical Hypnotherapy Course

MARZIA BENDOTTI

Teen Yoga & Kids Yoga Teacher Training

Michal Durak
Michal Durak

Plant Based Nutrition Coach

Joanne Avison
JOANNE AVISON

Fascia Specialization Training for Yoga Teachers

JULIAN BAKER
JULIAN BAKER

Anatomy & Dissection Lab for Yoga Teachers

Behind the Scenes

Akash Talele
AKASH TALELE

Technical Head & Support

Ankit Jaitly
ANKIT JAITLY

Digital Team

ANU DE ROODEN

Chef

CHELSEA WESTMAN

Content Writer

Cristina Mace
CRISTINA MACE

Communication & Social Media

ELSELIEN EPEMA

Chef

Hari Sahu
HARI SAHU

Digital Team

Karen Baraona Lioi
KAREN BARAONA LIOI

Student Support Assistant

Krishna Pillai
KRISHNA PILLAI

Media & Graphics

Maarten Noteboom
MAARTEN NOTEBOOM

Administration & Student Support

NISHTHA JOSHI

Chef

Shivani Karkera
SHIVANI KARKERA

Media & Graphics

Wilma Aalderink
WILMA AALDERINK

Housekeeping & Maintenance

LIEZEL VAN RENSBURG

Content & Marketing Writer