Ashtanga Yoga School India
Ashtanga Yoga School India is dedicated to sharing the authentic principles of yoga through structured education, disciplined practice, and thoughtful guidance. Our goal is to help students understand yoga as a complete system for physical health, mental clarity, and inner balance.
Located in Rishikesh, India — a place widely known as the spiritual home of yoga — our school welcomes students from around the world who wish to explore yoga in a sincere and meaningful way. Through teacher training programs, guided practice, and philosophical study, we aim to create a learning environment that encourages both personal growth and professional development.
At our school, yoga is taught not simply as exercise, but as a disciplined path that integrates posture, breath, awareness, and lifestyle. We focus on helping students build a strong foundation so they can practice and teach yoga with confidence, safety, and responsibility.
Pravesh Narwal
Pravesh Narwal, the founder and lead teacher of Ashtanga Yoga School India, brings deep experience and a genuine passion for yoga to his teaching. His journey into yoga is rooted in years of professional work in the medical rehabilitation field, which shaped his understanding of the body and the healing potential of mindful movement.
Before becoming a full-time yoga teacher, Pravesh worked for 16 years as an assistant orthotist in the orthopaedic rehabilitation unit of a well-known health university. During this time, he closely observed how physical therapy, body alignment, and disciplined movement could support recovery and improve quality of life.
Through this work, he began to witness the powerful role that yoga could play in supporting physical healing, improving mental focus, and restoring emotional balance. Seeing these transformative effects inspired him to explore yoga more deeply and eventually dedicate his life to teaching and sharing its benefits.
Motivated by this experience, Pravesh chose to follow his passion and transition fully into the field of yoga education. His mission is to help students understand yoga not only as a practice, but as a practical method for improving health, awareness, and overall well-being.
Our Teaching Philosophy & Vision
A thoughtful approach to yoga education rooted in classical principles, balanced learning, and sincere personal development.
Our Teaching Philosophy
How we guide students through clear, disciplined, and meaningful learning.
At Ashtanga Yoga School India, our teaching approach emphasizes clarity, discipline, and steady progress. We believe yoga should be accessible to sincere students while remaining rooted in its classical foundations.
Our programs combine physical practice with breath awareness, meditation, philosophy, and practical anatomy. This balanced approach allows students to understand how different aspects of yoga work together rather than learning them as separate techniques.
We encourage students to develop awareness through consistent practice, reflection, and guided learning. By focusing on correct foundations and mindful progression, our courses help students build a sustainable practice that can support both personal growth and professional teaching.
- Classical foundations taught with clarity and discipline
- Balanced learning through practice, theory, and awareness
- Mindful progression that supports long-term growth
Our Vision
The learning environment and long-term purpose we aim to cultivate.
Our vision is to create a learning space where yoga can be studied with sincerity, respect, and depth. We aim to support students from different cultures and backgrounds who are interested in understanding yoga as a holistic discipline.
By offering structured training programs and supportive guidance, we hope to help students cultivate greater awareness, balance, and responsibility in their practice and teaching.
Through this work, Ashtanga Yoga School India strives to contribute to the wider goal of sharing yoga as a meaningful path toward health, clarity, and personal transformation.
- A respectful and sincere space for deep study
- Guidance that supports students from diverse backgrounds
- Yoga shared as a path of balance, clarity, and transformation
Why Students Choose Ashtanga Yoga School India
Students from around the world choose Ashtanga Yoga School India because we focus on clear, structured, and authentic yoga education. Our goal is not only to teach postures, but to help students understand yoga as a complete discipline that supports physical health, mental clarity, and personal development.
Our courses are designed to guide students step by step, making yoga accessible for beginners while still offering depth for experienced practitioners. Through consistent practice, thoughtful instruction, and supportive guidance, students are able to develop both confidence and understanding.
We emphasize a learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged throughout their training. Small class groups allow teachers to provide personal attention and ensure that students practice safely and correctly.
This supportive and focused atmosphere allows students to fully engage with their training and experience yoga in a meaningful way.
Our Approach to Yoga Teacher Training
A balanced and disciplined learning process that helps students build understanding, confidence, and responsibility as practitioners and future teachers.
At Ashtanga Yoga School India, teacher training is designed to help students understand yoga deeply rather than simply memorizing techniques. We believe that effective teaching comes from personal experience, consistent practice, and a clear understanding of yogic principles.
Our programs combine physical practice with breath awareness, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology. This balanced structure helps students understand how different elements of yoga work together to support both personal practice and professional teaching.
Students are encouraged to observe carefully, ask questions, and gradually build confidence in guiding others. Through regular practice sessions and supportive feedback, they learn how to teach in a safe, responsible, and thoughtful manner.
By the end of the training, students leave not only with certification, but with a deeper understanding of yoga and the ability to continue their journey with clarity and responsibility.