Arhanta Yoga Ashram India
Become Part of Our Traditional Yoga School and Learn Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation in the Ancient 'Gurukula' System
The Arhanta Yoga Ashram India is a traditional yoga training school following the 'Gurukula' system. The Yoga ashram, spans over 17 acres of lush green land, situated amidst beautiful serene nature, surrounded by hills, forests, endless fields and meadows near Khajuraho. Khajuraho is an ancient city, also known as the City of Temples, in Madhya Pradesh, India. The region's natural beauty and varied landscaping make it a unique location for an ashram. At our ashram, you can experience professional Yoga teacher training. If you are simply looking for an ashram experience you can join our Yoga Vacation
Life at our yoga ashram is simple and focused only on the teachings and your spiritual growth rather than on the comforts of everyday life. It is important to understand that an ashram is minimalist in facilities and does not offer luxuries like a hotel. We provide a calm environment to experience the yogic lifestyle and focus on self-reflection and growth.
The Arhanta Yoga ashram in India is the perfect place to follow a spiritual practice. It provides a peaceful, serene and secluded environment where you can focus entirely on your physical, mental, and spiritual growth, rejuvenation and an inspiring learning experience. The quiet peaceful setting allows you to renounce your material dependencies and bring your focus inward. At the same time it will enable you to connect with the beautiful nature around you, experiencing a deep connection with the creation. The secluded and beautiful location promotes clarity and self-reflection that helps you to go deeper into your yoga and meditation practice.
Arhanta Yoga Ashram India Facilities
Arhanta Yoga India balances simplicity with comfort. This ashram is designed to give you a true Indian yoga experience while helping you focus on what really matters: your yoga journey.
Eco-Friendly Practices
Our grounds celebrate both nature and sustainable living. You'll find decades-old fruit trees scattered throughout, offering seasonal fruits like guavas, mandarins, and oranges—a delicious snack for our students.
We've embraced eco-friendly practices here. A portion of our ashram runs on solar power, reducing our environmental footprint. We also maintain a strict no-waste policy: excess food is shared with nearby villages, while food scraps are composted, returning nutrients to the earth.
Yoga and Meditation Spaces
At the heart of our ashram are two spacious yoga halls. These spaces are where you'll spend much of your time, challenging yourself, growing in your practice, and forming bonds with fellow students.
The grounds feature plenty of open green spaces too, perfect for quiet reflection, meditation, or outdoor yoga practice.
Room Options
When it comes to rest, we have two types of accommodation:
Each room includes:
We recommend booking early to secure your preference, as rooms fill up quickly.
On-Site Facilities
Additional amenities to support your stay:
While not luxurious, our facilities provide everything you need for a comfortable and immersive yoga experience. The intentional simplicity of our ashram allows you to disconnect from the outside world and connect more deeply with your practice and yourself.
Food at Arhanta
At Arhanta Yoga India, we believe good food is a key part of your yoga journey. Our menu is inspired by Ayurvedic principles—simple, vegan, and sattvic. It's designed to support your practice, nourish your body, and elevate your mind throughout your stay with us.
Yoga-Inspired Eating Plan
Your day starts early with meditation and pranayama, followed by a light Indian breakfast like sweet daliya porridge. Lunch is served just before noon, and we offer healthy snacks throughout the day. Dinner's at 5:30 pm, and we round off each evening with a soothing herbal tea.
Fresh and Local Ingredients
In our kitchen, we're committed to freshness and quality. We use organic ingredients, locally sourced from farmers in our community when possible. You'll enjoy a variety of Indian dishes during your stay, from cauliflower curries with dal to comforting soups and fresh salads.
Enriched by Ayurveda
Ayurveda teaches that food is medicine, and we take this to heart. We encourage students to swap caffeine for herbal teas and fresh, RO filtered water, supporting your body's natural detoxification processes. Meals are also eaten mindfully and in silence. It might feel strange at first, but many students find it enhances digestion and promotes reflection.
Many of our students leave with a new perspective on food and health—it's a transformation we're honored to be part of. So come with an open mind and a healthy appetite.
Note: We're happy to accommodate various dietary needs, including vegetarian diets, intolerances, and food allergies. Just inform us before you arrive, and we'll ensure you're well-catered for.
What to Bring to the Ashram?
Yoga Ashram Rules
Yoga means bringing discipline to the body, mind and soul. Although we don't like to impose strict rules, we would like to remind you the rules and regulations of our Yoga school in India exist to guarantee the utmost spiritual benefits and are part of the Yogic lifestyle.
- During yoga teacher training, 100% attendance in all the courses is mandatory. Students must follow the schedule and assist in all the school's classes, lectures, and other activities
- Students of yoga teacher training cannot leave the ashram (except on the day off) in case of an emergency. Leaving the ashram is only possible with the written permission of the Course Coordinator
- The use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs is strictly forbidden during your stay at the ashram
- The strict schedule and the diet we offer will ensure you benefit maximum from the course; students are expected to adjust to this schedule and diet as soon as possible
- We advise you not to bring any valuable things. If necessary it is possible to store your valuables safely in the ashram
- We ask you to inform the ashram administration immediately in case of any physical problem
- You may bring medication to continue a particular treatment, but we advise you to inform the ashram administration and your teacher beforehand
- The meals in our Yoga school are strictly vegetarian and you may not bring food from outside into the ashram
- During breakfast and lunch we preserve strict silence
- Participation in daily Karma Yoga for one hour a day is mandatory
How to Reach?
Arhanta Yoga Ashram India sits peacefully in the village of Bansarai, just 14 kilometers from Khajuraho Airport and 20 kilometers from the nearest train station.
For international students, your journey typically begins at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, followed by a short domestic flight or train ride to Khajuraho. Regular flights and trains also connect Khajuraho with major spiritual centers like Varanasi and the historic city of Agra.
To ensure your journey is smooth, we provide a pickup and drop-off service for all students on their first and last course days. If you prefer to arrange private transport from either the airport or railway station, we're also happy to help. Need assistance planning your route or finding alternative ways to reach us? Learn more here or just reach out to our team at info@arhantayoga.org.
Arhanta Yoga Ashram India
Village Bansarai, P.O. Onta Purwa (via Bamitha)
District Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh 471105, India
Email: info@arhantayoga.org
Phone: +91 7011723320
Frequently Asked Questions
A yoga ashram is a residential school to learn yoga, meditation and related practices.
You go to a yoga ashram to get an immersive experience of the yogic lifestyle. You live there for several days as a part of the ashram community and the teacher's family.
A yoga ashram provides a distraction-free atmosphere to focus entirely on the learning process. The minimalistic setting helps to do inner work and reflect with clarity.
At our yoga ashram you can follow a month-long classical yoga teacher training course. If you wish to come for a shorter period you can come and stay as a yoga vacation guest.
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