Cookie & Accessibility Policy

Cookie & Accessibility Policy Of Samadhi Yoga Ashram

Effective Date: February 01, 2020 | Last Updated: March 25, 2026

This policy describes how Samadhi Yoga Ashram uses cookies and digital tracking technologies on our website (https://samadhiyogaashram.com/), and explains our commitment to maintaining an accessible and inclusive digital experience for all users. We encourage you to read this document alongside our Privacy & Data Policy for a complete understanding of how we handle your information online.

Part A: Cookie Policy

1. What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small digital file placed on your web browser or device by a website when you visit it. Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly, to remember your preferences between visits, and to provide website owners with insights into how their content is being used. At Samadhi Yoga Ashram, we use both first-party cookies placed directly by our website and third-party cookies placed by external services we have integrated.

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may modify your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or via our on-site cookie preferences panel.

2. Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are indispensable to the basic operation of our website. They enable essential functions such as secure page navigation, form submissions, session management, and access to protected areas of the site. These cookies cannot be disabled as removing them would cause the website to malfunction.

2.2 Preference & Functional Cookies

These cookies record your choices and settings — such as your preferred language, previously accepted notices, or site layout preferences — so that we can personalise your browsing experience each time you return to our website without requiring you to reset your preferences.

2.3 Security Cookies

We use security cookies to protect both our users and our website infrastructure by detecting, flagging, and preventing suspicious or fraudulent activity. These cookies form an important layer of our cybersecurity posture.

2.4 Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use web analytics tools to understand how visitors navigate and engage with our website. These tools place cookies that collect aggregated and anonymised data on page visits, session durations, click behaviour, and visitor journeys. The information gathered is used to evaluate content effectiveness, improve our course pages, and optimise the overall user experience.

2.5 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

With your explicit consent, marketing cookies may be placed by us or by our trusted advertising partners to deliver content and promotional material that is relevant to your interests, including information about our Yoga Teacher Training Courses, Kundalini programs, and retreat offerings. These cookies may track your browsing behaviour across other websites to serve personalised advertisements.

3. Third-Party Services That Place Cookies

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour on our site. Google Analytics places cookies that collect non-personally identifiable, aggregated information about your visit to our website. This data is used solely to help us understand and improve our website performance and is not used by Samadhi Yoga Ashram for advertising or commercial profiling purposes. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the free Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For information on how Google uses your data, please visit Google’s privacy policy.

3.2 Statcounter

We also use Statcounter for web traffic analysis. Statcounter may place tracking cookies on your device when you visit our website. For details on how Statcounter collects and uses your data, please refer to their privacy policy.

3.3 Social Media Platforms

Our website features sharing and follow buttons connected to our official pages on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Pinterest. These platforms may independently place cookies on your device when you interact with embedded social content or click on social sharing buttons. We recommend reviewing the respective cookie and privacy policies of each platform for full details.

3.4 Retargeting & Advertising Tools

We may use third-party retargeting tools to reach visitors who have previously explored our website with relevant promotional content on other digital platforms. These tools may use cookies to recognise your browser. You may opt out of personalised advertising through the settings on each respective platform or via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You are in full control of the cookies placed on your device when you visit the Samadhi Yoga Ashram website. You may:

Accept all cookies for the complete and personalised website experience
Decline non-essential cookies using our on-site cookie preferences panel
Adjust your browser settings at any time to block or delete all or specific categories of cookies
Browse in private or incognito mode to prevent cookies from being stored on your device between sessions

Please be aware that declining or deleting certain cookies may affect the usability of some features of our website, including form submissions, session continuity, and personalised content delivery.

5. Legal Framework for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is designed to comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2011 (India), the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR for visitors from the European Union or European Economic Area, and other applicable international digital privacy standards. Where required by law, we obtain your explicit and informed consent before placing any non-essential cookie on your device.

Part B: Accessibility Statement

Samadhi Yoga Ashram is committed to the principle that the knowledge and transformative power of yoga should be accessible to all human beings without exception. This commitment extends to our digital presence. We strive to ensure that our website is usable, navigable, and meaningful for every visitor — regardless of their physical ability, technical proficiency, or the assistive technology they use.

6. Our Accessibility Commitment & Standards

We are working towards conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. Our active accessibility initiatives include:

Providing meaningful alternative text descriptions for all images, icons, and visual content throughout the website
Ensuring that all pages, menus, forms, and interactive elements can be navigated and operated using a keyboard alone
Maintaining clear and adequate contrast between text and background colours throughout the site
Writing all website content in plain, accessible English that can be understood by users of varying literacy levels
Testing our website for compatibility with widely used screen readers and other assistive technologies
Designing enquiry and enrollment forms with clearly labelled fields, logical tab order, and helpful error messaging

7. Accessible Spiritual & Course Content

We recognise that students of yoga and spiritual seekers come from diverse backgrounds and may have varying accessibility needs. If you require any course information, pre-arrival documentation, or communication in an alternative format — such as large print, audio, or simplified English — please contact us directly and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

8. Accessibility of Third-Party Content

Our website incorporates content from third-party providers including embedded videos, online maps, social media plugins, and external booking tools. While we make every effort to select accessible third-party solutions, we cannot guarantee full WCAG 2.1 compliance for all externally hosted content. We continue to evaluate and improve our third-party integrations and appreciate your patience with any limitations encountered.

9. Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any barrier to accessing content or functionality on our website — whether it relates to navigation, screen reader compatibility, colour contrast, or any other accessibility concern — we encourage you to report it to us. Please contact us at contact@samadhiyogaashram.com with a description of the issue and the page or feature affected. We are committed to reviewing and responding to all accessibility feedback within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Compliance with Indian Information Technology Law

Samadhi Yoga Ashram operates its digital platforms in full compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. We regularly review our website infrastructure, content management practices, and data handling procedures to ensure ongoing alignment with the requirements of Indian digital law as it continues to evolve.

Reach Out To Us

Samadhi Yoga Ashram

Behind Police Station, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, India

Email: contact@samadhiyogaashram.com
Phone: (+91) 8126230256
Website: https://samadhiyogaashram.com/contact.php

All Reviews Of Us From Students

What Students Says About Samadhi Yoga Ashram

Student Testimonials at Samadhi Yoga Ashram

Hannah

Germany

I attended the 300 hour Kundalini Teachers Training course in January 2025. I have attended several other training programs over my 26 years of practicing yoga. This experience was the BEST! The Ashram was really fun, and the food was great. The training was the most excellent curriculum I have experienced thus far, the teachers were enthusiastic, heart centered and brilliant. Rishikesh is the most mystical place I have ever been held by the Himalayan mountains and the energetic greatness of the Ganges River. The town people were the kindest souls, the food in town was great too. I also loved the eco system of people and animals all existing together in such peace. My wife and I had such a beautiful experience, we feel that the friends we made in the program will likely be lifelong. We are already looking at our calendar to see when we can go back and finish the 500 hour program. My only request would be that they create a 1000 hour opportunity for those who want to continue on and on. Our daily practice is deeper than ever as are the gifts that come with a string Sadhana.

Olga Benko

Australia

Kundalini called me, as well as many others. Choosing a school, I saw the website of the Samadhi Yoga Ashram and a photo of Hari Priya and realized that I needed to go to this place. I had no idea what is Kundalini, and I did not expect the awakening of energy, I just followed my inner voice. I am very pleased with the training and grateful to all the Gurus for the knowledge and invaluable experience gained during the training. I got a lot more than I expected. During the practice, I found answers to my personal questions, as did everyone who was trained. I watched how I changed and how the people around me changed. We have undergone a colossal transformation, we have changed, we have become stronger, more confident, calmer, happier. I am grateful to the universe for this opportunity and wish all the best to the Ashram and all the Gurus. I will definitely return to Rishakesh. Namaste

Pauline

Japan

I have just completed by YTT200 training here. I will definitely miss here so much and in fact I don't want to leave and go back to my home country... It is my first time to India and I am coming here alone. There isn't any other student of the same nationality as me, but we are close friends now. I am glad that this yoga school is situated on this side of the river bank where it is more tranquil and suitable for study than the touristy centre on the opposite side. Food at ashram is so homey and in appropriate level of taste (not heavy like outside's and not bland), because the kitchen also cooks for the Guru's family who also lives here. With family members around, it feels not like a conventional/ business-driven school but experiencing local culture. Classes are well-organised and we learnt so much within a short span of time. It is out of my expectation that how focused we could learn yoga in such a way. Teachers speak good english and are serious in tackling our problems and make us improved quickly. Excursions offered by the school are fun and safe too (although we don't have much day off given the tight schedule of an intensive course). I would definitely love to visit India again, and if I do, I must come back and visit the school and the Guru's family. It can be said as my second home. I had such an amazing mind-changing journey and found my inner peace together with teaching techniques that I would definitely polish further in my yogi journey.

Montserrat

Russia

I had an amazing experience in SYA! The stuff became my family during my stay and I learn so much from them. Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi is such a beautiful being and so genuine! By spontaneity I met him and he brought me to this beautiful place! Which was on of my greatest experience here in Rishikesh! The teachers are dedicated and the food during my stay was marvellous! p.s they have hot water to shower with and all is super clean! Thank you! SYA for this time! Until next time! Namaste.

Melina

Italy

I completed the 300 hour kundalini yoga teacher training. This was offered by many different instructors providing their insight and knowledge in many different areas [asana practice, kundalini theory + practice, pranayama, anatomy, ayurveda, etc.]. Each instructor had a deep understanding of their subject and it was the perfect combination of class materials/content and practices to allow you to truly embody your practice. Would love to attend an in-person program one day.

Jessica

Greece

The first thing you should know about Samadhi Yoga Ashram is that it goes by several names. So if you’re like me and you spend hours or days researching and comparing different yoga schools, you may be surprised to find that they are actually all under one roof. The three that are connected are Samadhi Yoga Ashram, World Peace Yoga School, and Kundalini Yoga Ashram. So if you’re looking for a kundalini specific program, you’ll likely end up here. So whichever school you choose, you will still be in the same building studing the same curriculum with the same people who booked with other schools. I just wanted to make that clear so there’s no confusion. Whichever path you take to get here, it’s definitely worth it! The second thing you should know is, I highly recommend you bring your cash with you to pay for the balance of your tuition when you arrive. I thought I could just come and use ATMs but I was sadly mistaken. Most of the time you can only get up to $100 US per day from an ATM. The second thing to note is that most of the ATMs run out of cash before you can even get money out. The other option is to take money out down the street at a jewelry store that was actually very legit and safe, but they do charge extra fees from 5% to 12%. If you want to pay with your card at the ashram you’ll have to pay an additional 18% on top of your balance of your tuition. This proved to be a very difficult part of the stay and I would definitely recommend making it easy for yourself and bringing your money with you. It really should not have been as hard as it was, is but it is what is it. Now onto the fun stuff! The team here is really amazing! The teachers are first class! They’re very intelligent and I feel like I was learning from some of the top people in the industry! There were times when I felt like I was in college level classes. The team here and the teachers really cannot be compared to anything else. You will not get this type of experience doing a destination style yoga teacher training or online course. These people are teaching year-round and they know their stuff. Some of these teachers have doctorate degrees. Everybody that took the classes were very impressed and felt we got so much value for what we paid to be here. Most of us never wanted to leave! Also living the Ashram experience, is an experience all of it’s own! It’s kind of like living in a hippie commune on a college campus. That’s the best way I can describe! You eat together, you sleep at the same time, you take your classes together, and you become very bonded with your classmates. Honestly that part of the experience was one of the best parts! Even the difficulties added to the experience. You may not have hot water all the time, electricity goes off often, and it was very cold when I was here, but I wouldn’t trade anything for the experience I had! Every hardship was worth it in the end. This experience was very transformative for me. I came here for two months and did the 200 and 300 hour Kundalini courses and I booked with Samadhi Yoga Ashram. I would highly recommend coming here for your yoga teacher training. You’ll get more than you bargained for and you’ll come back home as a different person! You can’t beat the value for this experience! Highly recommended!

Tsvetelina

Bulgarian

I truly love my stay in Samadhi Yoga Ashram. It was a life time transfomational experience for me and The best school of life, wisdom, love I have attended in my life. I came for YTTC Kundalini Yoga training with 200 hours looking to find where my path was guiding me. After I have completed one month of training, I knew my direction and have decided to stay and continue with YTTC 300 hours of Kundalini Yoga training. The training itself is absolutely transformational and amazingly enriching with morning Sadhana with Guruji Vishnu, Kundalini kriyas,Hatha yoga,Mantras, etc.. The quality, the knowledge, the experience, the disposition and the care of all the teachers were exceptional. The life wisdom, strength, the love of Guruji Vushnu were blessing. We were leaded by having them as example of what is to be so wise and in the same time so humble, so loving, so simple and so strong. You simply feel accepted, supported, empowered and loved the way you are. The group I stay with were such a loving people, with the same vibes of kindness between us, positive mind, shared values.., just as true friends and family. The food was great. There was cleanliness, variety, organization. The staff in the dining area were gorgeous and accommodating, and the staff in the rest of the Ashram were gentle, understanding, meeting your request if there was any in the closest for you way. We celebrated all together - teachers, students, and the rest of the people in the Ashram as family. We spent time together in a spiritual practices and in festive celebrations. Ashram is positioned in a central( with shops and restaurants area) ,but calm and queit area surrounded by Himalayas and Ghanga river. The landscapes are stunning and you feel the power of the energy. I am deeply grateful to the Universe,to Guruji Vishnu, to all my teachers and my friends there for been part of that journey together.

Natalia

England

I chose back Samadhi Yoga School to complete the 500 YTT because I felt I could truly immerse myself in the true and authentic Himalayan yogi tradition. I experienced a wonderful journey of personal development and self discovery that is never going to stop. My personal experience at the school has been completely fulfilling, and even though I was miles away from the teachers and colleagues the community created has made me feel part of the family. I truly recommend studying with Vishnu ji to get a deeper understanding of the true traditions and the techniques that every yogi and yogini should get access to. The teachings come from real love and understanding of the philosophy of yoga. Your life will change when attending a course with them. Shanti, shanti, shanti

Anna Müller

Germany

I came to Samadhi Yoga Ashram searching for peace and deeper meaning in my practice—and I found so much more. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and kind, blending traditional yogic wisdom with practical application. The location near the Ganga is serene, and the daily routine was grounding. I now feel confident teaching yoga and living more mindfully. Highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual path.

Lucas

Australia

The 300-hour TTC at Samadhi Yoga Ashram was intense in the best way possible. The depth of the philosophy, pranayama, and meditation sessions really pushed me beyond the physical. It’s a full immersion into the yogic lifestyle, supported by a warm and knowledgeable staff. Rishikesh itself is a spiritual haven, and the ashram environment made it easy to stay focused. I'm grateful for the personal transformation this training offered.

Martinez

Colombia

I had some hesitation traveling to India alone, but from the moment I arrived, the staff at Samadhi Yoga Ashram made me feel like family. The course content was rich and well-structured, with great emphasis on philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology. I especially loved the morning meditations and evening kirtans. I leave not only with a certification, but with a more open heart and calm mind.

Nathaniel

Canada

Completing the 500-hour TTC was one of the most physically and mentally demanding things I’ve ever done—but also the most fulfilling. The curriculum is rigorous, and the teachers expect full dedication, but they are compassionate and supportive every step of the way. Samadhi Yoga Ashram has a beautiful balance of discipline and community. I’m going home not only as a certified yoga teacher, but as a more grounded human being.

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