Our Ashram
Our ashram in Rishikesh sits in Laxman Jhula (249302), just behind the local police station on the banks of the Ganga. Modest residential rooms, a sattvic kitchen, two yoga halls, a meditation cave and a small bookshop are arranged around a quiet inner courtyard. The campus is a yoga-only space — founded in 2011 by Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, and run today as both a Yoga Alliance accredited school and a residential teacher-training home.
What you'll notice first is what's missing — the absence of traffic noise, of nightclub music, of the bustle that fills most parts of Rishikesh. The river, the mountain air and the early-morning hush are not incidental. They are part of the practice itself. Most students settle in within a day and find their own rhythm with the ashram's by the end of the first week.
Inside the Ashram
A look at the spaces, the people, and the daily rhythm of life at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh.
About Yogi Vishnu
From a quiet village in Odisha to one of the most respected ashrams in Rishikesh — Yogi Vishnu’s life has been a long, patient walk along the Himalayan yogic path.
Born in a Brahmin family in a village in western Odisha, Yogi Vishnu’s childhood unfolded around the small Radha-Krishna temple his grandfather had built. From a young age, he served food and water to the wandering sadhus who passed through — listening to their stories of practice, places, and the spiritual life. Meditation, guided by his grandfather, was woven into his daily routine before he had a word for it.
As he stepped into adolescence and moved to a nearby city for higher education, he often left class to attend the satsangs of swamis and sadhus visiting the area. Encounters with masters like Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Haridwar deepened his quest. In those years, he and a close friend would rise before dawn to chant Mahamudgaram — the hymn by Adi Shankaracharya said to dispel fear and cultivate vairagya.
Today, he leads Samadhi Yoga Ashram with the same depth that was offered to him — transferring not just technique, but the philosophy, contextual values and scientific clarity behind every practice.
Disciple of the Himalayan tradition, close to Swami Veda Bharati, Swami Hari and Swami Avdheshanand Giri.
Decades of personal practice in meditation, pranayama, kriya and yoga philosophy.
Founder of Samadhi Yoga Ashram — teaching the full yogic path, not a fragment of it.
Mentor to students and teachers from over 100 countries worldwide.
I bow my head before Shree Guru, by whom the eyes of wisdom have been opened in the darkness of ignorance.
— Guru Vandana
Find Us
If you would like to reserve a stay, please check with our reception for current availability. We are happy to share directions and travel information — just drop us a message before you arrive.
INR 3,000 / night
INR 5,000 / night
Find us: Samadhi Yoga Ashram — behind Laxman Jhula Police Station, Laxman Jhula, on the banks of the Ganga, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Ashram Stay
Samadhi Yoga Ashram offers accommodation for students who wish to step into a life rooted in traditional yoga and quiet inner work. All guests are asked to follow the ashram’s daily rhythm and participate in its life on campus. The full list of food and accommodation details is on a separate page; the conduct guidelines below apply to every visitor.
For Every Guest
Everything you need for a comfortable, well-supported stay — food, schedules, wellness, and the practical things that let you stop managing logistics and start practising.
Yoga Teachers
The relationship between teacher and student sits at the centre of how we work. Our faculty includes long-serving senior teachers, philosophy scholars, anatomy specialists and visiting masters who teach specific modules. Most have taught here for more than a decade. A short preview is below; the full faculty bios are on the yoga teachers in Rishikesh page.
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi
Ashram Founder
Exposed to a spiritual atmosphere since birth, Yogi Vishnu has travelled extensively to teach yoga, meditation and inner-faith… Show more
Yogi Praveen Ji
Kundalini & Swara Yoga
Born in Rishikesh, Yogi Praveen specializes in Meditation, Philosophy, Swara Yoga and Pranayama, with a simple approach beginners love… Show more
Swami Shiv Ji
Vedanta Philosophy
A devoted teacher of Vedanta philosophy, Swami Shiv Ji guides students into the deeper wisdom of the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita… Show more
Dr. Hemlata Ji
Specialist Teacher & Therapist
Dr. Hemlata blends classical Hatha with therapeutic yoga, helping students heal through alignment, breath and mindful practice… Show more
Dr. Devyani Ji
Ayurveda & Diet Consultant
An Ayurveda doctor and diet consultant, Dr. Devyani guides students towards balanced living through dosha-friendly food and routines… Show more
Yogi Siddha Ji
Sound Healing & Meditation
Yogi Siddha holds space through sound healing and silent meditation, leading students into stillness with mantra, bowls and breath… Show more
Dr. Sanjeev Ji
Advanced Pranayama
Dr. Sanjeev specialises in advanced pranayama and yogic breathwork, opening subtle pathways for energy and inner clarity… Show more
A yoga teacher is a teacher of love and compassion — one who shares not only information but experience. That experience is what opens the eyes of the student.
Come Visit the Ashram
Reserve a stay, enrol in a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, or simply come for a few days and let the ashram’s rhythm meet you where you are.
Plan Your Arrival · Gateway to the Himalayas
Rishikesh is well connected by air, rail and road. Choose the route that suits you best — we are happy to arrange a complimentary pickup from Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) once your booking is confirmed.
Fly to Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) → 35 km to Rishikesh
~1 hr drive Free pickup included
Haridwar Railway Station → Rishikesh
~30 min by taxi or bus
ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi → Rishikesh
~6–7 hrs overnight service
Delhi → Rishikesh via NH58
~5–6 hrs drive
Samadhi Yoga Ashram — behind Laxman Jhula Police Station, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302
If you have any queries about courses at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, please reach out. Our team usually replies within 24 hours and can help with course details, schedules, accommodation, payment options and travel logistics.
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