FAQ

Humans alone can do Yoga. For physical health, mental peace and total being Yoga is the easiest, fastest and surest way. Yoga helps us develop so much of inner strength that even in adverse physical, mental and emotional condition, we are able to remain comparatively calm, balanced and much less affected. This is well understood when we undergo the disciplines of Yoga.

Breathing is only one of the many tools through which we get to the real Pranayama. Pranayama is to control and expand the shuttle vital force within the body to expand consciousness. Classical methods of manipulating breathing with disciplined rules of inhalation, exhalation, retention (internally and externally), joined with Mudra, Bandha and visualization result in the happening of Pranayama. 

Meditation is a happening. It can be understood with the example of sleep. We prepare to sleep but we don’t know when the sleep induces. In the same way what we do in the name of Meditation are practices to withdraw the senses from their sense objects or practices of concentration. They are preparations. Perfection into these results into the spontaneous happening of Meditation. Sithilikarana (Relaxtion), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharana (Concentration); follow one after another and one ripens into another culminating into Meditation.

Necessarily not. It is not the span of time that matters more in most of the cases but the intensity and the needed practices. Sanatana Yog Sandesh brings nice sequences of Yoga practices able to be performed in 90 minutes only. This combines a grand blending of Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara and Dharana which enables one to harmonize his different spheres of life. 

Yes and no both. Ailments as a result of imbalanced lifestyle such as Indigestion, Insomnia, Back-pain are well cured by Yoga. But certain cases, for example genetic problems are manageable only.

According to Yogic texts this human body is a combination of two important elements. One is the life force; Prana Shakti and the other is the mental force; Chitta Shakti. We all are composed of this Prana and Chitta. Balance between these two forces makes life go on smoothly but imbalance between these forces causes diseases at physical, mental, emotional and psychic level. In Yoga they are termed as Pingala Nadi and Ida Nadi respectively; the two great Nadi that run within the framework of the spinal cord. This life force and mental force permeate the entire body. Prana and Chitta remain separate within the body. The union of these two infinite forces in perfect balance at the top of the spinal cord brings the mind into a state of fission. This fission manifests energy and then here is an explosion of what we say as knowledge. Then the mind which is the totality of awareness, Karma, emotions and thoughts is well understood, every action and reaction is handled and an individual is able to use it like a master. There is no Yoga and no evolution until an individual is able to tame these two infinite Prana Shakti and Chitta Shakti. The Prana Shakti can be balanced through Hatha Yoga; Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha and Chitta Shakti can be balanced through Kriya Yoga, Nada Yoga, Mantra Yoga and Laya Yoga etc. Thus Yoga is the most possible way which helps in the evolution of personality.

Should sweating be the outcome of Yoga then better we run for sometime as it allows us to sweat more. The least outcome of Yoga at the grossest level is relaxation.

Branches of Yoga means different approaches and ways towards spiritual evolution. In this context, Yoga has many branches, disciplines and faculties. All these branches are based upon enhancing the individual potential such as body, Prana, mind, emotion and spirit. Any branch of Yoga can be approached and practiced which in the end will lead to the final goal of life. These branches are time tested. One branch of Yoga complements another branch and leads to another branch. This is the beauty of branches of Yoga. Additionally, the branches of Yoga have many standardized ancient books written by enlightened masters which affirms its antiquity and relevance. They have also been confirmed by modern scientific research. Hence, branches of Yoga are to be properly adhered to and incorporated in our daily lives. Some of the ancient branches of Yoga are – Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Svara Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Nada Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Dhyana Yoga and so on. Jnana Yoga harnesses intellect, Karma Yoga harnesses action, Bhakti Yoga harnesses emotion, Raja Yoga harnesses mind, Hatha Yoga harnesses body and mind, Svara Yoga harnesses Prana, Kundalini Yoga harnesses Kundalini Shakti, Nada Yoga harnesses internal sound, Mantra Yoga harnesses mind through Mantra, Dhyana Yoga harnesses mind and so on.

Some of the modern brands of Yoga are – Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Vikram Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, Acro Yoga, Power Yoga, Flow Yoga, Aqua Yoga and so on. Branding simply relates to business. After the 1970’s, commerce entered the field of Yoga and Yoga became a commodity for a lot of people. This became more effective, since westerners began to flock to Yoga. The contemporary teachers from India as well as from the west could not undermine the flow of money and to receive more, it was important for them to appear different. Therefore, they started changing the scheme of Yoga suited to the demands of their followers. This way branding started and many teachers became financially successful with this. Taking the branding as an inspiration, the following teachers also focused on branding and nowadays almost everyday a new brand of Yoga is being born in some parts of the world indiscriminately.

Most brands of Yoga are based on Asana which is one of the disciplines of Yoga. The most difficult part of branding is that people are also changing the original concept of Asana. For example, many new exercises have been added in the group of Asana, hyper movements of joints are introduced, exercises with quick movements are taught, too much focus of muscle stretch is introduced, too much movements are done until one begins to sweat, unnecessary use of props are introduced and so on. Some brands of Yoga are also altering the scheme of Pranayama and they are teaching totally resourceless techniques of breathing for some quick nervous responses which were never seen and heard before in the field of Yoga. In the similar way meditation and philosophy has also been replaced by self-developed techniques and ideas that look attractive to others. At some places Kundalini awakening, Chakra healing and other stuff are promised. Gradually the branding of Yoga is affecting the whole scheme of Yoga. 

We never claim so and it is not so. Sanatana Yog Sandesh is simply an approach within its limitations which tends to share the experiences of Yoga as a result of certain disciplines of Yoga practiced regularly, devotedly and continuously.

Yes, Sanatana Yog Sandesh is a registered Yoga school with Yoga Alliance USA which provides internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training Courses. All graduates from the school can register themselves as RYT and ERYT at Yoga Alliance USA. We are also affiliated with Yoga Alliance International which is also an international accreditation.

Sanatana Yog Sandesh is formed to share the approach and experience of the different disciplines of Yoga in a practical way. We use the tools of Yoga to influence and mould different layers of our existence for evolution. Therefore, our approach which has its roots in the age-old systematic function of Yoga must be experimented at least once.

At Sanatana Yog Sandesh we offer different levels of Yoga programs such as Onsite Yoga programs in India as well as International Yoga programs and Online Yoga Programs which combine ideals of Tantra and different branches of Yoga such as Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Raja Yoga and Bhakti Yoga etc. in theory and practice. They are – 

• Onsite Fundamental Yoga Teacher Training Courses (200, 300, 500 Hours Hatha YTTC) – India and International.
• Onsite Advance Yoga Teacher Training Courses (300 Hours Kundalini, Kriya, Raja and Bhakti YTTC) – India and International.
• Onsite Fundamental Retreats (Yoga and Meditation Retreat) – India and International.
• Onsite Advance Retreats – (Women, Children and Yoga Therapy Retreat) – India and International.
• Discourse on Tantra and Yoga – India and International.
• Yoga With Rohit Kumar – Onsite/Online Fundamental/Advance Yoga Teacher Training Courses, Onsite/Online Fundamental/Advance Retreats and Yoga Classes – India and International.
• Online Fundamental Yoga Teacher Training Courses (200, 300, 500 Hours Hatha YTTC), Advance Yoga Teacher Training Courses (300 Hours Kriya, Kundalini, Raja and Bhakti YTTC), Fundamental Retreat (Yoga and Meditation Retreat), Advance Retreat (Women, Children and Yoga Therapy Retreat) and Yoga Classes – India and International.
• Onsite Daily Yoga Classes

Yoga with Rohit Kumar (ONSITE and ONLINE or anyone of these) is Yoga training with Founder Rohit Kumar. He is the only instructor and lead trainer for any study. In special circumstances there can be one more assistant teachers to facilitate the process. The Yoga program here includes only classes and education. Accommodation, food, study materials and other things need to be organized by students themselves.

Online Yoga  – The Online Yoga teaching programs include Online Yoga Teacher Training Courses, Online Yoga Retreats and Online Yoga Classes of different nature. All sessions in each online Yoga teacher training course are combined with LIVE ONLINE CLASSES, SELF-STUDY, ASSIGNMENTS and RECORDED VIDEOS etc. according to the concerned program. We have had great success from the last year 2015 since when a lot of people from Scandinavian countries and Europe have been reached.

Medium of service – Via SKYPE, ZOOM and other available online mediums such as Facebook and Google etc. whichever works apt at the time.

International Yoga program is a unique approach for conducting Yoga programs worldwide. As a School we offer this opportunity with interested Yoga Schools/Yoga Studios/Yoga Teachers worldwide in collaboration and good faith. The lead trainer Rohit Kumar also travels across for conducting Yoga teacher training courses, retreats and Yoga classes. Therefore upon proper enquiry/invitation/collaboration/arrangements we can organize the agreed Yoga courses/retreats/classes in any part of the world.

Our Yoga programs have different levels. They are – Onsite/Online Fundamental and Advance YTTC and Retreat, Yoga With Rohit Kumar and Yoga Classes. All Yoga programs are available both Onsite and Online. Hereunder are the categories – 

Fundamental YTTC – 200 Hours Hatha YTTC is the most basic. Only after 200 Hours Hatha YTTC, one can choose 300 Hours Hatha YTTC or 500 Hours Hatha YTTC. 300 Hours Hatha YTTC is the most common that people would look for as it is an immediate extension of 200 Hours Hatha YTTC in order to complete 500 Hours YTTC.

Advance YTTC – 300 Hours Kriya, Kundalini, Raja and Bhakti YTTC is open only for people who have completed 200 Hours YTTC and have 2 years of experience in Yoga, spiritual orientation and special yearning to study deeper aspects of Yoga.

Fundamental Retreat – Yoga and Meditation Retreat is open for everyone. 

Advance Retreat – 100 Hours Women as well as Children Yoga retreat and 21 Days Yoga Therapy Retreat  is open only for experienced Yoga teachers and practitioners.

Yoga With Rohit Kumar includes all training at our Yoga School but it is studied privately or in small groups under Rohit Kumar only which is done only on special request. 

Daily Yoga Classes are open for everyone at all times but prior appointment is necessary for this.

This is actually simple. Send us an email or directly register by filling the registration form. We reply back shortly about the availability of the place. If the place is available, then you need to pay the deposit amount for the final registration. Then please send us the receipt of the payment of the deposit amount via email or any other you may find easy for you. As soon as we receive your message of the payment, we will send you the confirmation about it. Then you may come on the due date for the concerned Yoga program. 

• The school offers different Yoga programs in India and worldwide. Therefore, we have different prices. For exact information about fees, please refer to the relevant pages of the concerned Yoga programs.  
• The payment of fee is non-refundable. 
• If an individual after payment is unable to join the desired program/course/retreat, then alternatively we can consider (only in the exceptional situation) the payment done as advance payment for the similar course/retreat/program that he/she or anyone else like near relatives/friends etc. might attend in the future.
• Anyone with financial limitations may request for payment in installments or some relaxation in the mentioned fee. This is done on an individual basis only after proper conversation about the detailed circumstances of the individual.
• Regarding fee, Overseas means people living/working outside India, NRI means Non-resident Indians living/working outside India and Indian means people living/working in India.
• What is included in the program fee (India) – Accommodation (Shared accommodation & Private rooms), Course material (books, notebook, pen, Jala Neti pot), Private Yoga consultation on request, Vegetarian food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and Wi-fi etc.
• What is not included in the program fee (India, International) –  Flight tickets, Airport pick up and drop, Longer tours and trips around, Travel and cancellation insurance, Medical assistance and things for personal requirements.
• International Inclusion and Exclusion – In the International Yoga programs, we offer different inclusions which we mention in the relevant Yoga program but exclusions are the same as for Yoga programs in India.
• Fee categories – Yoga Teacher Training Course (Onsite India, International and Online), Yoga Retreat (Onsite India, International and Online), Yoga Class – Workshop, Therapy, Study of Scriptures, Counseling (India, International and Online).

The payment for any Yoga program is made in two parts – Deposit and Remainder. The deposit fee is made in order to finally register and the remainder fee is made upon arrival.

For any Yoga program in India, the payment can be made via Wise as the first option, Revolut as the second, Paypal as the third and Bank Transfer as the fourth option which is open mainly for Indians. The Bank account QR code to scan and pay is also available. Other international money transfer agencies such as – World Remit, Western Union and so on can also be used to make payment. We accept payment also in cash and a receipt of payment may be given on request. For more information please follow Payment.

Charges and commissions of money transfer – Any charges/commissions via any mode of payment needs to be paid by the sender only while making payment.

Email for Payment – “ROHITRAMDIRI@YAHOO.IN” is the registered email against the Bank Account of the school to be used as “reference” for all payment purposes to “Sanatana Yog Sandesh.”

Currencies and exchange rates – We accept payment in Euro and Indian rupees mainly but other currencies such as USD, GBP, AUD, CAD and so on are also accepted according to the availability of the exchange agencies. Please click WISE, XE.COM and any other reliable exchange agency to know the current exchange rate. 

Payment for International Yoga Programs – For international Yoga programs, we may provide different bank account details than our regular bank account.

Yes, our prices are affordable but higher compared to most schools in Rishikesh and India. 

Our Yoga program fee has been considered from various points of view. Unlike any other business entity, we pay more attention to the quality of service we offer than the quantity of benefits we accrue from a business. The reason behind is very simple: we provide nicer facilities during our Yoga programs, the best level of education to the participants, free lifetime support regarding education, proper guidelines to the passed out students and many other possible help which the participants may need such as private care regarding study and coaching for their well-being. We offer best remuneration to the teachers and people who help us in the functioning of the Yoga programs. These all cost a lot which we share happily among all who are with us in this journey. These are the main reasons behind our standards of Yoga program fee.

Yes, please. Welcome.

We are not strict about it. However we prefer students to use white clothes and modest dress respectful for the culture of the place.

For all courses and retreats at all places in India as well as overseas, we recommend that students should arrive a day before the course begins. The first day in the morning around 10am inauguration ceremony takes place followed by other classes and programs. On the last day of the course, at 10am the graduation/certification ceremony takes place. After that students are free to plan their further trips of departure. Only in the exceptional cases, we change the time of inauguration and certification which we inform the participants.

In Rishikesh mostly yes, there is free Wi-Fi within the campus and one can easily access. Sometimes the Wi-Fi gets bungled because of weather and other reason. If we organize the course deep in the mountains then Wi-Fi may be tricky. During international Yoga programs we try our best to maintain the Wi-Fi facility. However, during the Yoga programs try to restrict use of internet to avoid distractions in life. 

In India in order to come to Rishikesh, the main international airport is India Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The closest domestic airport is jolly Grant Dehradun Airport.

The most convenient way is to take a flight from Delhi to Dehradun. Dehradun domestic airport is around 15 km from Rishikesh. From Dehradun local cars are easily available to come to Rishikesh. One can also take a car from Delhi airport to Rishikesh which is around 6 hours by car drive. The car fare from Delhi to Rishikesh is around 6000 INR and from Dehradun to Rishikesh is 1500 INR. If we have your flight details then we may arrange your airport pick up from Delhi and Dehradun at a reasonable price. You may send us your flight details and request for the airport pick up to avoid the unnecessary hassle of looking for taxis in a new place.

From November to February, the weather is colder. From March the weather becomes warm. April and May are hot. From June, rain begins to start. From June to August we have sufficient rain. Sometimes in September also rain happens. This is how the weather in Rishikesh may be experienced. The Heat, Cold and Rain – all are at their youth when they come. Therefore, please carry suitable clothes and things of need during different weathers.

There are a few things which you may need during your stay. They are – appropriate shoes, flip-flops, personal lock, required oil, moisturizers, spray, essential oils, electrolytes, articles for individual hygiene, hand sanitizer, antiseptics, general medicines, medicines of daily need which have been prescribed, phone, computer, local Indian sim card, hot water bottle, alarm clock, adaptor plug, torch light, rain jacket, umbrella and some special food from your country which you may need to keep you energetic in a different country and weather. Please organize some of these things or all of these  things according to your need before you plan your trip.