Yogaacharya Manish
Founder · Hatha, sound, meditation
Grew up in Brij Kshetra and spent almost three years in sadhana at Kedarnath before founding Yogamani. Over 25 years of practice.
Hindi, English, Japanese
Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh, India
Yogamani: a traditional yoga school in Tapovan, Rishikesh
Unveil your inner gem.
Daily classes, retreats, teacher training, sound healing and Himalayan Yogayatras, taught by Yogaacharya Manish in Hindi, English and Japanese. Taught in English and Hindi, with other languages on request. Sadhana, not tourism.
- 200 hour certificate: RYS 200 school
- Classes every day in Upper Tapovan
- Teacher training groups of 8 to 12
- English and Hindi, other languages on request
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What's next
Upcoming events at Yogamani
Next: 2 November 2026
200 Hour Teacher Training
15 days, 14 nights · Phool Chatti Ashram
2–16 NovSee dates
Next: 23 October 2026
Sound Healing & Nāda Yoga TTC
7 days, 6 nights · Tapovan shala or Phool Chatti Ashram
23–29 OctSee dates
Next: 23 October 2026
7 Day Yoga Retreat
7 days, 6 nights · Phool Chatti Ashram
23–29 OctSee dates
Next: 24 October 2026
3 Day Sādhanā Retreat
3 days, 2 nights · Aarunya Stay, Tapovan
Sat 24 – Mon 26 OctSee dates
Next cycle: 2 November 2026
Yoga Deep Dive Courses
1 to 4 weeks · Tapovan shala, or online
Monthly cycleSee this month
Scheduled through the year
Specialised teacher trainings
One subject · 1 week · about 50 hours
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Programmes
Choose your programme at a glance
Drop-in is attend; Deep Dive and specialised courses are study; teacher training is become a teacher.
| Programme | Best for | Duration | Location | Certification | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in class | Attend: practise today | One class | Tapovan shala | Not applicable | ₹500 / class | Timetable |
| Deep Dive | Study one subject continuously | 1 to 4 weeks | Tapovan shala | Certificate of Completion | ₹3,500 a week | Subjects |
| Specialised course | Learn one subject deeply | 1 week · about 50 hours | Tapovan or Phool Chatti | Yoga Alliance certificate | ₹30,000 | Courses |
| 200-hour teacher training | Become a teacher | 60 h online + 15 days | Phool Chatti Ashram | RYT 200 eligible | $1,450 | Details |
| Retreats | Step away | 1, 3 or 7 days | Tapovan, Phool Chatti, the hills | Not applicable | ₹2,500 | Retreats |
| Yogayatra | Pilgrimage with practice | 4 to 32 days | The Himalayas | Not applicable | Ask us | Journeys |
About Yogamani
What Yogamani is, and what it is not.
A place where yoga is practised every day, the way it has been in the Himalayas for generations: asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and the philosophy that holds them together.
Yogamani is
- Daily practice, as sadhana
- A founder who teaches
- Small groups, personal attention
- Practice before certificates
Yogamani is not
- A fitness class
- A holiday package
- A quick route to a certificate
- Sightseeing
Sadhana, not tourism.साधना steady, daily practice
Our teachers
Who you will learn from
Yogaacharya Manish grew up in Brij Kshetra and spent almost three years in sadhana at Kedarnath before founding Yogamani. He teaches with Latika Ji, Som Ji, Sugato Ji, Shubhashini and Subhash.
Latika Ji
Ashtanga Vinyasa · 200 hour
Teaches the 6:30 morning Ashtanga class, led and Mysore style, and the asana practice on the teacher training.
English, HindiSom Ji
Pranayama · Yoga Nidra · Meditation
A quiet, exact teacher of the breath. Leads the pranayama subject and the evening healing circle.
Hindi, EnglishSugato Ji
Yoga Darshan · philosophy
Teaches the Yoga Sutras and Indian philosophy in plain language, with room for questions.
English, HindiDaily yoga classes
Start with a single class in Tapovan
Classes run six days a week. One class for ₹500, or practise regularly from ₹2,500 a week. Some classes move outside the shala, to the waterfall or the river, when the season allows.
₹500 a classAll levels welcomeMats provided
06:30
Traditional Hatha Yoga60 min · Various teachers
All levels07:00
Pranayama90 min · Som Ji
All levels09:00
Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga90 min · Various teachers
All levels11:30
Pranayama Philosophy90 min · Som Ji
All levels14:00
Philosophy Course3 hours · Sugato Ji
All levels17:00
Hatha Yoga Styles90 min · Various teachers
All levels18:30
Healing Circle60 min · Manish Ji
All levelsRetreats
A few days away: yoga retreats
Simple retreats in and near Rishikesh: daily practice, sattvic food, silence and satsang. Not a resort holiday.
1 day
One day retreat
A full day beyond the usual Rishikesh routine, in places most visitors never see.
From ₹2,500View retreat
3 days · every weekend
3 Day Sādhana Retreat
Saturday to Monday at Aarunya Stay, Tapovan. Sadhana, sound healing and the Ganga.
From ₹12,000View retreat
7 days
7 Day Yoga Retreat
Phool Chatti Ashram, established 1885, on the Ganga. Long enough for the practice to work.
From ₹37,000View retreat
200-hour teacher training
Train to teach in the tradition of Rishikesh
The 200 hour training is residential: 60 hours of guided online study at your own pace, then 15 days at Phool Chatti Ashram on the Ganga, founded 1885, in a group of 8 to 12.
200hours of training
15days in the ashram
12students max per batch
RYT200 eligible
TuitionOnline courseStay and mealsCertificate
- Structure
- 60 hours online, then 140 hours in the ashram
- In person
- 15 days, residential
- Teachers
- Manish, Latika, Shubhashini, Subhash
- Level
- All levels; beginners welcome
- Certificate
- Issued by Rishikesh Niketan School, registered with Yoga Alliance USA as an RYS 200
- Fee
- $1,450 USD, double sharing, with stay and meals
- Deposit
- $300 USD holds your place
- Balance
- $1,150 USD
- Refunds
- No refunds; move to any future batch
- Payment
- Details shared personally on WhatsApp
Study one practice in depth
One subject, studied properly
Specialised teacher trainings teach one subject deeply over one week. Deep Dive lets you study one subject across one to four weeks.
Sound Healing & Nāda Yoga TTC
50 hours with Yogi Manish. Starts 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd.
Specialised · 1 week
Pranayama
A meditative approach to breathing, from basic to advanced practice. With Som Ji.
Deep Dive · 1 to 4 weeks
Hatha Yoga Styles
Alignment-focused practice with rotating Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Iyengar.
Deep Dive · 1 to 4 weeksPhilosophy Course
Yoga Sutras, Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Bhagavad Gita and more. With Sugato Ji.
Deep Dive · 1 to 4 weeks
Pranayama & Meditation TTC
Classical breathing practices and meditation studied deeply, with an emphasis on practice, understanding and teaching.
Specialised · 1 week
Traditional Hatha Yoga
Starting the day quietly, 6:30–7:30 am.
Deep Dive · 1 to 4 weeks
Yogayatra
The Himalayas as practice, not sightseeing.
Devbhoomi is not tourism. It is a place of sadhana. A Yogayatra walks to the sacred places of Uttarakhand with daily yoga, pranayama, japa and silence.
Char DhamPanch KedarTungnathKasad Devi in winterPracticeSilence
See the yatrasSummer to the high temples, winter to the hidden places
Calendar
Coming up: courses, retreats and events
2MarOpenTeacher training
200 Hour Teacher Training, March batch
Start the online hours now, then 15 days in the ashram. Groups of 8 to 12.
2 Mar – 16 Mar 202760 hours online + 15 daysPhool Chatti Ashram
$1,450Starts in 131 days
2AprOpenTeacher training
200 Hour Teacher Training, April batch
The spring batch. Online study first, then the ashram phase in April.
2 Apr – 16 Apr 202760 hours online + 15 daysPhool Chatti Ashram
$1,450Starts in 162 days
Where we teach
Two places, one teaching
Daily classes and most courses are in our Tapovan shala. Residential trainings and retreats are at Phool Chatti Ashram on the Ganga.
Non-residential
Tapovan shala, Rishikesh
Our own shala in Upper Tapovan. You arrange your own stay nearby and come for the sessions.
- Suits students already in Rishikesh
- Choose your own room and food
- Walk to cafes, the river and Laxman Jhula
Residential
Phool Chatti Ashram
Founded 1885, on the Ganga, 15 km upstream of Rishikesh. You live in the ashram for the whole programme.
- Room and three sattvic meals included
- Forest on three sides, no town
- For when the course should be the only thing in your week
Gallery
See Yogamani in Tapovan: photos and video
リシケシで、ヨガを深く学ぶ。
Students from Japan have studied with Yogamani since 2017. Manish teaches in Japanese, and the Japanese site has its own courses and a contact on LINE.
日本語サイトへOur approach
What Makes Yogamani Different?
Described on our own terms, and every line checkable.
01
The founder teaches
Yogaacharya Manish teaches classes, retreats and the teacher training himself, not only a guest faculty.
02
Small groups
Teacher training groups of 8 to 12, and retreats small enough for the teacher to know every name.
03
Retreats away from the town
Retreats held away from the town, in the forest and by the Ganga.
04
Taught in your language
English and Hindi every day, Japanese with Manish, other languages for groups.
05
Seva as part of the school
Brahma Seva supports the sadhus of the Himalayas. Part of the practice, not a campaign.
06
Hidden gems of yoga
Teachers and practices, like Nāda and Swar Yoga, that almost nobody else teaches.
Brahma Seva
Brahma Seva serving the sadhus of the Himalayas
Brahma Seva is our support for the sadhus who keep the Himalayan tradition alive: food, warmth, medicine and the repair of simple shelters.
Practice flows inward. Seva flows outward. It is not charity. It is responsibility.Ask how to take part
FAQ
Questions people ask before booking
Can't find your answer? A teacher, not a sales team, will reply.
Ask us your questionNo. Beginners are welcome in the daily classes and in most programmes.
Drop-in classes and retreats are for practice, without a certificate. Deep Dive gives a Certificate of Completion. Specialised teacher trainings give a Yoga Alliance certificate issued through Rishikesh Niketan School, and the Sound Healing TTC a Certificate of Completion. The 200 hour certificate is issued by Rishikesh Niketan School, registered with Yoga Alliance USA as an RYS 200, so graduates can register as an RYT 200.
Each programme page lists the fee and exactly what it includes. A drop-in class is ₹500, the 200 hour training is $1,450 with stay and meals, and retreats include a room and three sattvic meals a day.
Send an enquiry or an application. We confirm availability on WhatsApp and share payment details personally. There is no online payment on the site.
The full terms are in the refund and cancellation policy.
English and Hindi, with other languages on request. Yogaacharya Manish also teaches in Japanese.
Find us
Find Yogamani in Upper Tapovan
Upper Tapovan, RishikeshUttarakhand 249192, India
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Learn in multiple languages
- EnglishAll programmes
- हिंदीAll programmes
- 日本語On selected programmes
Need another language? Message us on WhatsApp and we will try to arrange it, with an interpreter if needed.
Online
Prefer to learn from home?
Deep Dive, Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra are also taught online, live, by the same teachers.
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