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

Arhanta Yoga Ashram India

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

  • Simple and clean accommodation with a choice of single and double shared rooms
  • All rooms have attached bathrooms equipped with western toilets and cold showers
  • Hot water is available 24 hours during winter
  • All windows and beds have mosquito nets installed
  • Two large yoga halls covering over 220 square meters and 170 square meters
  • Three pure vegetarian meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and herbal tea
  • RO filtered safe drinking water
  • Simple ashram shop (Yoga mats, meditation cushions, shawls, toiletries and more at actual cost prices) 
  • Limited internet is available (the speed and connectivity depend on the service provider and many other factors)
  • International phone facility is available
  • Doctor on-call facility
  • Airport pick up and drop off facility
Yoga Ashram India Rooms
Yoga Ashram India Garden

What to Bring to the Ashram?

  • Comfortable clothing for yoga asana class. You will be provided two uniforms for theory classes
  • Comfortable walking shoes for early morning walks
  • Layers of warm clothing for in the mornings and at night
  • Light and breathable clothes
  • Comfortable slippers for outside
  • Separate slippers and socks inside the room
  • Shoes for early morning walks
  • Mosquito cream
  • Working wristwatch with a second hand for How to teach classes (mandatory)
  • Battery-operated alarm clock
  • Torch/flashlight for early morning walks
  • Writing materials (pen, pencil, markers, notebook, etc.)
  • Personal toiletries and towels
  • Yoga mat, cushion. (Also available at ashram shop for a reasonable price)
  • Blanket for yoga practice (preferably a fleece or cotton plaid of about 130 x 170 cm–also available at ashram shop for a reasonable price)
  • Meditation shawl for morning meditations
  • Extra blanket or sleeping bag for the colder nights
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Hatha Yoga Ashram School in India

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
Yoga Ashram Celebration

How to Reach?

Arhanta Ashram in India is easily accessible, just 14 km from Khajuraho Airport and 20 km from the train station. Daily flights and trains from New Delhi, Varanasi and Agra to Khajuraho are available. Pick-up and drop-off facilities are offered to all students on the first and last day of the course. Individual transportation from the airport and train station can also be arranged.

International students first arrive at New Delhi Airport (IGI airport) and take a domestic flight or train to Khajuraho. Please contact us if you need help to find alternative routes.

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

What is a Yoga ashram?

A yoga ashram is a residential school to learn yoga, meditation and related practices. 

How is a yoga ashram different from a regular yoga studio?

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. 

What is the benefit of learning yoga at an ashram?

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.

What Can I learn at arhanta yoga ashram in India?

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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