Hi Tati, what was good and what was bad about Yog Peeth? A very interesting question…probably something you will spend a lot of time examining at Yog Peeth, Anand Prakesh or whatever yoga training in India you choose to attend…good and bad are merely perception…programmed memory. If you choose to go to Yog Peeth, you will laugh when you think back about what I just wrote when you hear Roshan’s first philosophy lecture. Yog Peeth is a pretty amazing place, and it sounds like Litzi really enjoyed Anand Prakesh. There is definitely more than one place for great instruction in Rishikesh…there are actually a lot of great places…a lot of great teachers. I think activelink maybe said it the best if you look back at this post. Get into Yoga…it will teach you compassion and you will forget about comparison. But I know that doesn’t really answer your question…I guess what I’m saying is that if you go with an open mind…I would imagine you will find whatever teacher training you choose to be life changing and very mind opening. Yog Peeth offers all of these things. I wouldn’t say anything about the program was bad…occasionally there were things that were unanticipated…but you really change so much during the whole experience that you don’t really seem to mind. I only attended yoga classes at a few other ashrams in Rishikesh…but I guess from my understanding what sets Yog Peeth apart is that I would call it a fusion Yoga program. Maybe it is not an ‘authentic’ ashram experience…and I only mean authentic in the sense that when I attended you stay in a guesthouse (they have rented out the whole big guesthouse and grounds) as opposed to an actual ashram. They are building an amazing ashram in the mountains that you will visit if you decide to go there…but I’m not sure when it will be finished. The founders and teachers are younger and they wear jeans and t-shirts when not in the asana class…they use facebook and have cellphones…I really enjoyed the vibe there. The rules about ashram life are more guidelines…Nobody is going to monitor your goings on or reprimand you for not wearing white…etc… In that sense, it worked really well for me. On the first day the director of the program suggested that these are the guidelines…and that part of our journey was to choose how we lived out that experience. I’m not sure if I’m giving you the answers you are looking for…I would just say that everyone in my group loved Yog Peeth and it was a great experience…a great place with great people. I’m sure there are other places that are also great in Rishikesh.
Thx so much for a broad answer. They just ask way too small money for 6 weeks comparing to other courses, that’s why I asked what was not so good. I thought maybe they have hidden costs, lack of comfort or just not rather professional. This is my first TTC and I want to have the luck and find serious teachers with good approach.
Tati, I had similar reservations about the price before I went there. I didn’t seem to make sense that their course was longer than a lot of others, and in some cases 1/3 of the cost. I decided to take a leap of faith as they only required a fairly small deposit and the funny part is I actually received more than what was promised. I came a day or two before the course and didn’t have to pay any extra. They also offered us three days free stay after the course. I can’t speak for other teacher trainings, because Yog Peeth is the only TTC that I have completed…but it is an amazing place…and the price is unbelievable. They are a not for profit group and invest the money they take in to building their new ashram in the mountains. Once you get there you realize that you can make money go a very long way in India. I think they are able to offer a very good program for the price in U.S. dollars and have plenty left to invest in their future. Maybe that answers your question about the cost.
My fears seem to vanish,
Thank you:-)
[QUOTE=Tati;67777]Thx so much for a broad answer. They just ask way too small money for 6 weeks comparing to other courses, that’s why I asked what was not so good. I thought maybe they have hidden costs, lack of comfort or just not rather professional. This is my first TTC and I want to have the luck and find serious teachers with good approach.[/QUOTE]
Hi Tati
TTC fee at Rishikesh Yog Peeth is US$ 1150 including food & accommodation which is quite reasonable by any standard. For some students it’s quite cheap and for some a bit expensive but it remains the same for everybody. They’ve been increasing the fee every year depending on inflation.
[B]Way too small money[/B]…have you found some yoga schools in Rishikesh which are charging normal fee like US$ 2000 (if you feel US$ 1150 is way too small) or way too high like US$ 3000 or 5000 or so for TTC? [B]It might be quite useful for other forum members who want to attend a yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh. [/B]
[B]Comfort or professionalism doesn’t come from money. In real life, it comes from people.[/B]
Rishikesh Yog Peeth would love to welcome you provided you go there with open heart and mind (it’s not that they don’t take people who don’t come with open heart).
[B]Anyway, thanks to you and to Kbren.[/B]
Best regards.
Dhiraj
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[B]Way too small money[/B]…have you found some yoga schools in… [/QUOTE]
Hi Tati
Please ignore my queries.
Thanks & Enjoy.
Dhiraj
[QUOTE=ActiveLink;67802]Hi Tati
Please ignore my queries.
Thanks & Enjoy.
Hi Dhiraj,
I actually compared all affordable TTC`s around the globe. And made a conclusion that Yog Peeth is profitably differ from others. I hope they have a good demand and lots of thankful students. It always comes so when you see only benefits you want to know of the other side of the coin just to make sure that may deal with it. For me the price in YP is reasonable and I made a decision. Thanks for all comments.
[QUOTE=Tati;67803][QUOTE=ActiveLink;67802]Hi Tati
Please ignore my queries.
Thanks & Enjoy.
Hi Dhiraj,
I actually compared all affordable TTC`s around the globe. [/QUOTE]
You are right, Tati. Your queries are quite justified. I’d have done the same thing…
Hey Yogis interested in TTC in Rishikesh. I attended Rishikesh Yog Peeth in April/May of 2011, and a few people have written me asking for more info. I had a great experience at this TTC, and think most people would really enjoy. I happened to notice that somebody recommended Rishikesh Yog Dham’s TTC a while back, and at the time the name didn’t register with me. I have recently come to realize that Rishikesh Yog Dham is the school started by one of my Asana teacher at Rishikesh Yog Peeth. His name is Arvind, and he is an absolutely wonderful human being and yoga teacher. He is one of the most smiling happy people I have ever met…and he will absolutely kick your butt with love in asana class. I have not attended his TTC, but just based off my interactions with Arvind, I recommend checking out rishikeshyogdham.com. I would imagine that his TTC would be wonderful. I believe they are offering 200,300 and 500 hour trainings. I’m not sure if they are YA or not, but I’m you could find out by contacting them.
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A accuses B = B is not bad
C praises B = B is not good
Before I die I want to shoot A, B & C
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& also D
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It seems as if A, B, C & D have already been photographed by the moderator. I’m not interested in this project anymore.
Yesterday I registered for TTC in April 2012 and I?m very happy with my decision, it was hard for me to make it before going to India.
Thanks everyone for your opinions, this forum helped me a lot 
Peace
Anyone going to TTC at Rishikesh Yog Peeth Feb 2012???
Yoga is so popular in India , that not only Rishikesh but also some small less know cities are also emerging as best place to learn yoga like Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Here you can learn and become certified Yoga teacher with [B]Yoga Teacher Training Certificate 200 hrs (Yoga Alliance USA), Indore[/B].
[QUOTE=Litzi;67602]Namaste:
I also had a short stay at Parmarth Niketan following Anand Prakash and left after a few days. It was not an environment that encouraged me to stay on.
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Could you please explain on the “environment theme”, what turned you off?
[QUOTE=Kristix;68732]Could you please explain on the “environment theme”, what turned you off?[/QUOTE]
Dear Kristix
We all are humans with a so called brain which gets manipulated by various factors. Perhaps what turned off Litzi might turn you on. It’s better not to depend on Litzi’s answer and do what you feel like. In general, most of the time public opinion gathered from a particular place is not always right. Follow your own instincts and judgements based on feed backs from experienced travelers. There is nothing wrong in taking a bit of risk in life if you want to enjoy it.
Thank you.
It is not about risk or “so called brain which gets manipulated”. It is about common sense and there’s nothing wrong with other opinions. Forum is for discussions and making one’s own sense of it all afterwards, based on a lot of factors, not manipulation. If I wanted to decide on my own, without anybody else’s impressions - I would not be reading this forum.
[QUOTE=Kristix;68764]Forum is for discussions and making one’s own sense of it all afterwards, based on a lot of factors, not manipulation. If I wanted to decide on my own, without anybody else’s impressions - I would not be reading this forum.[/QUOTE]
You are absolutely right Kristix. A good forum is certainly about positive and constructive discussions. As per my personal experience, accommodation facilities & infrastructure at Parmarth Niketan is simply excellent. It’s location is best in town. It also conducts Ganga Arti (evening prayer) which is a major tourist attraction.
Interesting conversation. I was also looking at Yog Peeth and I am considering. I am not looking for a teacher training program however. I am only looking for a 10 day stay in India to allow for time to immerse myself in the Spirituality, the Culture, Mediation and Yoga. I need a break.
I would like quality but I am not able to spend a lot of American dollars there. I have already put deposit down on a rather pricey two week trip but I can’t afford to follow through so now I am looking at other options (and letting go of the deposit :(.
Is Yog Peeth a good option of a 10day or two week Immersion Program?
Where else should I look? Thank you!
[QUOTE=maritimesky;69348]Interesting conversation. I was also looking at Yog Peeth and I am considering. I am not looking for a teacher training program however. I am only looking for a 10 day stay in India to allow for time to immerse myself in the Spirituality, the Culture, Mediation and Yoga. I need a break.
I would like quality but I am not able to spend a lot of American dollars there. I have already put deposit down on a rather pricey two week trip but I can’t afford to follow through so now I am looking at other options (and letting go of the deposit :(.
Is Yog Peeth a good option of a 10 day or two week Immersion Program?
Where else should I look? Thank you![/QUOTE]
Dear Maritimesky
Just to help or inform other forum members, please specify where did you put deposit, how much and why did you decide not to join that program. Secondly, how much do you want to spend for your 10 days yoga & spirituality retreat in India. We all here at this forum would like to assist you some way or other in finding the best possible options.
Thank you.