Pure Soul Yoga School – Frequently Asked Questions

Pure Soul Yoga School is a traditional yoga school in Rishikesh offering authentic yoga education rooted in classical yoga, meditation, pranayama, and yogic philosophy.

Pure Soul Yoga School welcomes students across five soulful destinations — Rishikesh (India), Goa (India), Kerala (India), Bali (Indonesia), and Nepal. Each location offers its own unique energy, from Rishikesh's sacred banks of the Ganges, known as the yoga capital of the world, to Bali's tropical serenity and Nepal's Himalayan stillness — giving you the freedom to choose the setting that speaks to your journey.

Our programs are open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. No prior yoga experience is required unless stated otherwise.

We combine traditional teachings, experienced teachers, small group sizes, and a peaceful environment to ensure a deep and authentic yoga experience.

All classes are conducted in English to accommodate international students.

We offer Yoga Teacher Training Courses (100-hour, 200-hour, 300-hour and 500-hour), specialty trainings (85-hour prenatal, 95-hour kids, yin yoga, tai chi qigong, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra), plus yoga, ayurveda and healing retreats across our five destinations.

Yes. Pure Soul Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance-registered school holding four credentials — RYS 200, RYS 300, RCYS (Children's Yoga) and RPYS (Prenatal Yoga) — so our teacher training courses are recognised internationally and graduates can register as RYT, RCYT or RPYT with Yoga Alliance.

The course includes asana practice, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, and practical teaching sessions.

Course length depends on the program you choose — from a 12-day 100-hour course, to 23 days for the 200-hour, 27 days for the 300-hour, and 58 days (about 8 weeks) for the 500-hour. Specialty trainings run from 5 days (50-hour meditation) up to 24 days (Tai Chi & Qigong). Retreat durations are flexible, so you can shape the experience around what you truly need.

Yes, after successful completion of a teacher training course, you will be eligible to teach yoga worldwide.

Yes, course fees generally include comfortable accommodation during your stay at the center.

We offer clean and comfortable private or shared rooms with basic amenities to support a yogic lifestyle.

Yes, we provide three daily nutritious vegetarian yogic meals prepared according to yogic principles.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available along with essential facilities such as hot water, laundry access, and common relaxation areas.

Absolutely. Our center is safe, welcoming, and supportive, especially for beginners and solo travelers.

• Rishikesh, India — Fly into Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport, then a short taxi ride to Rishikesh. Also reachable by train or bus from major Indian cities.
• Goa, India (Arambol, North Goa) — Fly into Goa's Manohar International (Mopa) or Dabolim Airport, then a taxi ride (roughly 1.5–2 hours) north to Arambol.
• Kerala, India (Varkala) — Fly into Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) International Airport, followed by a short taxi ride (about 45 minutes) to Varkala.
• Nepal (Lekhnath, near Begnas Lake, Pokhara) — Fly into Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, then a short domestic flight or scenic drive to Pokhara, followed by a taxi to Lekhnath.
• Bali, Indonesia (Ubud) — Fly into Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) International Airport, then a taxi ride (about 1–1.5 hours) to Ubud.

Booking is simple — just click the Enroll button, fill in your details, and submit. Or, for the fastest way, just drop a "Hi" along with the course or retreat you're interested in on WhatsApp, and our team will personally guide you through the rest.

Bring comfortable yoga clothing, a reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, and an open mind for learning.

Yes, airport pickup from Dehradun Airport can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.

Bookings are confirmed with a 20% advance deposit, which is non-refundable but can be transferred once to a future date of the same program within 12 months. Full details are on our Refund Policy page.