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Yogrishi Vishvketu
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April 20, 2023, Israel
Yoga Breath & Prana Workshop of Breathing Research & Pranic HealingCan we harness the breath to release emotions, heal blockages and move incomplete harmony? We will try to answer these questions during this workshop in Israel with Yogrishi Vishvketu. Join us for a workshop in-depth investigation for expansion of your prana and for pranic healing.
June 3, 2023 BC
Serendipity & Sublime on Salt Spring IslandSPECIALISED IN PERSON YTT
A blissful retreat of yoga, meditation and nature at beautiful Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC.Give yourself that extra long weekend filled with all the movement, breath and rest that you've been craving so that you can return to your world a bit lighter and brighter
June 18, 2023, Baja Mexico
Bhakti in Baja RetreatRenew The Light Retreat
The retreat takes place at the serene beachfront oasis of Yandara Retreat Center, set in gorgeous coastline, with three yoga pavilions and breathtaking views that keep bringing us back for more! Spend your days practicing, meditating, enjoying workshops, lounging by the saltwater pool, hiking by the beach, dancing and singing with your Bhakti community each evening. This is an opportunity to reset and regenerate in mother nature, in the midst of a beautiful palm oasis with indescribable sunsets and starry skies.
June 29, 2023 Alberta CA
Rebuilding Relationships with Breath, Sound & Inner ReprogrammingIN PERSON RETREAT
Vishva-ji is thrilled for the opportunity to be back at Sanctum, in Alberta Canada, for the annual Akhanda Yoga Retreat! During this 4day, 3 night all inclusive retreat, you will explore techniques to rebuild your relationship with yourself, your family, and your community.
September 15-17, 2023, Joshua Tree California
Bhakti Fest 2023BHAKTI FEST RETURNS TO JOSHUA TREE SEPT. 15-17, 2023! THE YOGA & CONSCIOUS MUSIC EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME IS BACK! After a 3-year hiatus, Bhakti Fest is finally returning to its magical home in Joshua Tree, California! This is the long-awaited revival of our premiere 3-day Yoga & Conscious Music Festival, offering music all day every day and a wide variety of yoga, breathwork, sound healing, spiritual and wellness workshops - all in a magical high-desert setting at the Joshua Tree Lake & Campground from September 15-17, 2023. We can't wait to gather with you once again at the one-of-a-kind festival with love at its heart.
September 27
Prenatal Yoga Teacher TrainingSPECIALIZED IN PERSON 100 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Expand all your yoga offerings with this rare training, artfully weaving ancient practices of Ayurveda and Yoga with modern day birthing wisdom.
What is Akhanda Yoga Institute?
The Akhanda Yoga Institute is an internationally renowned Yoga and Wellbeing education organization. We are highly regarded for running one of the Best Yoga Teacher Training programs in India and globally.
The first registered Yoga Alliance School of Rishikesh, and the training source of many Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Programs, we have trained over 5000+ successful teachers for over 25 years under the guidance of Himalayan Master, Yogrishi Vishvketu.
Akhanda Yoga Institute is proud to acknowledge and respect the cultural origins of Yoga in India, and we are now the first to provide dual accreditation from both Yoga Alliance and specialized Indian Yoga Institutes such as Gurukal Kangri University of Haridwar.
Yogrishi Vishvketu
Authentic Himalayan Yoga Master from India
Since his childhood in India, Yogrishi Vishvketu has been committed to learning, preserving, reviving, and sharing the teachings of authentic, holistic Yoga.
Yogrishi Vishvketu founded Akhanda Yoga Institute and developed unique practice styles to encompass all aspects of Yoga as it was originally intended.
"Akhanda Yoga is reprogramming you towards your True Self: blissful, expandable, fearless, playful and helpful. This is your birthright to feel and share with the world."
-Yogrishi Vishvketu
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Our Mission
“Our mission is to help people experience oneness and well-being by sharing carefully preserved ancient Yoga wisdom and techniques.
We want as many people as possible to experience their true nature and realise that wellbeing and happiness is their birthright.”
Our Mission
“Our mission is to help people experience oneness and well-being by sharing carefully preserved ancient Yoga wisdom and techniques.
We want as many people as possible to experience their true nature and realise that wellbeing and happiness is their birthright.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akhanda Yoga?
Akhanda Yoga Institute was founded by Himalayan Master Yogrishi Vishvketu to share thoughtfully preserved Yoga and wellbeing wisdom and techniques.
Akhanda means whole and indivisible, and Akhanda Yoga offers a holistic toolkit to share ancient wisdom for a modern age.
The Akhanda Yoga approach embraces the full repertoire of Yoga wisdom and techniques, from asana and pranayama, to meditation and chanting.
Akhanda Yoga Institute is an educational organization that includes Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram (founded 2007) and Yoga Jungle Retreat in Rishikesh; Yoga Teacher Training courses; Yoga workshops, courses, retreats, and events; and Akhanda Yoga Online, a robust online studio with hundreds of full-length classes available.
Our goal is to create a global community of Yoga practitioners and teachers who can rely on the simple tools they learn, and apply them to everyday life — resulting in wholeness: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
What Yoga certification does Akhanda Yoga Institute offer?
We know that it supports our students to receive recognized teaching certifications. Akhanda Yoga Institute is a registered yoga school and its Lead Trainers are Registered Yoga Teachers.
Our Yoga Teacher Trainings and Continuing Education Programs are approved by Yoga Alliance and are internationally recognized. We also partner with numerous expert teachers and academic partners around the world to provide authentic content that students can rely on in their teaching practices.
Can a beginner practice Akhanda Yoga?
Yes! Akhanda Yoga is for everyone. You do not need prior experience or flexibility to do Akhanda Yoga.
Yogrishi Vishvektu developed Akhanda Yoga to share the full repertoire of Yoga wisdom and techniques, from asana and pranayama, to meditation and chanting. With our courses and classes, you can pace yourself and progress in your own time, choosing areas of specialization that interest you.
What styles of Yoga are practiced in Akhanda Yoga?
The Akhanda Yoga approach emphasizes a balanced class including a full repertoire of yoga techniques. All Akhanda Yoga classes are structured systematically yet artfully to align the physical, energetic, mental/emotional and intuitive self through the five elements of practice and the five energetic principles.
Akhanda Yoga has a variety of class styles for different times of day, inclinations and purposes: Akhanda for Beginners, Intermediate and Dynamic, Five Koshas, Inner Reprogramming, Hatha-Raja, and Classical Kundalini.
Does Akhanda Yoga offer Yoga Teacher Training?
Yes, the Akhanda Yoga Institute Yoga Teacher Training programs are world renowned. For those who are looking for authentic, holistic, and life-changing Yoga Teacher Training, look no further.
Our Yoga Teacher Training embraces the entirety of Yoga wisdom and knowledge and the courses are offered in modules so that you can choose your own pace and area of specialization.
Some YTT courses are online, in a virtual classroom, and some at the Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, India. All YTTs are RYS Yoga Alliance approved.
