WHY OUR DROP-IN CLASSES ARE DIFFERENT

Many people come to Rishikesh searching for real yoga.
But most classes feel the same: fast, noisy, modern, and without depth.

At Yogamani, drop-ins are not “just classes.”
They are daily sadhana, created for sincere seekers who want:

  • traditional practice

  • real pranayama

  • quiet meditation

  • grounded teachers

  • a focused atmosphere

  • daily discipline

Here, yoga is not performance.
Here, yoga is training of the self — calm, steady, mindful, rooted.

You don’t just “attend a class” at Yogamani.
You grow, practice, and experience real yoga the way seekers have done for centuries in Rishikesh.

WHY WE STARTED DROP-IN CLASSES

1. To Give Students a Daily Home for Authentic Practice

Hundreds of sincere students stay in Rishikesh for weeks or months.
They come looking for:

  • Traditional Hatha

  • Proper Pranayama

  • Meditation

  • Ashtanga practice

  • Evening restorative sessions

  • A disciplined environment

But they kept saying:

Ι “We can’t find one place where everything is real, stable, and traditional.”

Many studios were either fitness-based, noisy, crowded, or too commercial.

So we created Yogamani Drop-Ins —
a stable, clean, disciplined home for daily traditional practice.

2. To Bring Out the Hidden Teachers of Rishikesh

Rishikesh is full of diamond teachers
yogis trained in lineages, living disciplined lives, carrying deep wisdom.
But they often remain unseen because they don’t do:

  • marketing

  • social media

  • show-off photos

  • commercial competition

Yogamani became a platform for these hidden gems.

We invite teachers who:

  • teach from experience, not ego

  • focus on breath, not performance

  • live what they teach

  • keep sessions simple, clear, traditional

We help them reach sincere students
and grow a real spiritual community.

We also welcome other modalities

(not just yoga):

  • Sound healing

  • Meditation

  • Ayurveda

  • Movement arts

  • Philosophy

  • Mantra

  • Yogic therapy

Anyone who teaches with purity and depth has a home at Yogamani.

Not Just Yoga Asana — Many Authentic Modalities

Yoga is more than posture practice.
So our drop-in space is open not only to asana teachers, but also to guides in:

  • Pranayama

  • Meditation

  • Sound Healing

  • Yoga Nidra

  • Ayurveda basics

  • Mantra & philosophy

  • Breathwork

  • Yoga therapy

  • Healing arts

  • Mind–body practices

If a modality is authentic, grounded, and helpful for inner growth, it is welcome at Yogamani.

Our Intention Behind Drop-In Classes

The purpose of Yogamani drop-in classes is simple:

  • To give sincere seekers a daily space for true yoga practice.

  • To give authentic teachers a platform to share their wisdom.

  • To keep yoga pure, simple, and honest in the middle of a commercial world.

Here, we protect traditional yoga, support real practitioners, and create a community where truth, discipline, and humility come before show.

OUR DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE

Morning Sessions

6:00–7:00 AM → Sadhana: Mantra & Meditation
Chanting & contemplative dhyan practices.

7:00–8:30 AM → Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Led & Mysore-style disciplined progression

8:30–10:00 AM → Traditional Hatha & Prāṇāyāma
Slow Hatha with holds, pauses, and inner focus.

11:00–12:00 PM → Foundational Hatha Yoga
Alignment-focused practice for stability & precision.

Evening Session

4:00–5:30 PM → Hatha Yoga Styles
Rotational styles — traditional, flow, yin, and mindful movement.

5:30–6:30 PM → Healing Circle
Deep rest through sound, yoga nidra, meditation.

Note: Please send a WhatsApp message one day prior or pre-book your class.
No classes on Sundays & Moon Days (Full Moon + New Moon).

WHO OUR CLASSES ARE FOR

You will fit here if:

  • You want daily discipline

  • You want traditional yoga

  • You want clear guidance

  • You want simple, non-commercial practice

  • You want real pranayama and meditation

  • You want to learn from grounded teachers

You will NOT fit here if:

  • You want fancy flows

  • You want fitness-style yoga

  • You want photos for Instagram

  • You want fun over discipline

This space is for seekers, not tourists.

Join Drop-in Yoga Class

Our drop-in classes are open to those who wish to practice traditional yoga in a steady, focused environment—without long-term commitment.

what need to bring?

  • A yoga mat (we have mats available on request, but bringing your own is preferred for hygiene and comfort).
  • A small towel to keep things clean.
  • A water bottle (preferably filled before class).
  • Comfortable exercise clothes that allow you to move freely (no jeans, heavy fabrics).
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can check in, quiet down, and settle into the space.
  • If you have blocks, straps, or blankets, feel free to bring them — though we provide basic props.
  • A notebook or phone for personal reflections (optional but useful).
  • Open mind + no baggage — leave distractions behind, phones off or on silent. The practice space is for your body & mind.

Class Fees

Class

Price

Course Price

1 Class

INR 400

1 Week (6 Class)

INR 1800

1 Month (24 Class)

INR 4800

From Mon to Fri

1 Class

1 Week (6 Class)

1 Month (26 Class)

INR 400

INR 1800

INR 4800

Frequently Asked Questionsi

You can walk in, but during peak seasons (holidays, weekends) we recommend reserving your spot online or via WhatsApp to ensure availability.

Beginners are best suited to our Hatha/Flow classes with gentle alignment. If you have prior practice or experience, you might try the Vinyasa or Ashtanga-fundamentals sessions. Feel free to ask the teacher which class fits you.

Standard classes run for 60-75 minutes. Some specialty or evening sessions may run up to 90 minutes — please check the schedule.

Yes — if your body is up for it. Your ticket or package remains valid for each class you attend.

No. Yoga is accessible to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. We ask you to listen to your body; our instructors will help you modify as needed.

Inform the teacher before class. We can guide you with modified postures, or recommend a better session type for your condition. If you are very recent surgery or acute injury, please get physician approval first.

We provide basic mats and props, but bringing your own blocks/straps/blanket improves comfort and personal hygiene.

The drop-in fee is 500. Packages (5-class, 10-class, monthly) are available at a discounted rate. Payment is accepted in advance or at check-in.

We update our schedule weekly. In case of teacher absence or holiday, we will publish a notice. We recommend checking in before the session.

Not at all. Flexibility grows with consistent practice. Our classes focus on safe alignment and steady progress, not showy poses.

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