The Yoga Study Centre, Ganga Vihar, Haridwar Road,
Bramacharya Rudra Dev, a senior Iyengar teacher, conducts lessons in a rather militaristic style and students need to move quickly to keep up. Many western students appreciate his style and are able to feel the warmth behind his challenging adjustments. While Br. Dev's English is fluent, it might take a few days to get used to his accent, which is so strong that it is sometimes hard to tell whether he is speaking English or Hindi. His students are a mix of locals and Westerners. Donated mats and blankets are provided though if you are concerned about cleanliness you might want to bring your own. As with most Indian yoga schools, women should dress modestly. There are classes daily at the centre. Twenty day intensives are held three times a year during February, April and September. The centre is closed from mid-December to mid-January and for March, May and June. The Yoga Study Centre is on the other side of town from the other ashrams, and from where most people stay. A constant stream of Rs3 shared rickshaws move up and down the main road, and many go as far as the centre.

Yoga Niketan Ashram
Located near the footbridge, just south of the Sivananda Ashram, classes are taught in a traditional Indian teaching style. Asanas taught are the classical postures with few variations or adjustments. Class instructors often use the sing-song voice sometimes found in India as they gently urge you to 'Relaaaax'. The green ashram grounds full of monkeys are a short, steep walk up from the main road, taking you towards river views and away from the bustle. To stay on the ashram you need to commit to 15 days or more and attendance at the morning and evening yoga and meditation classes is compulsory. Those not staying on the ashram are welcome to attend classes and can also use the library.

Sri Ved Niketan Ashram
Across the river on the Eastern side of the Ganges, turn right after the footbridge and it's a five minute walk. The classes offer gentle yoga style similar to the Bihar School of Yoga and classes cover gentle warm ups for the joints, a few asanas and some pranayama. Meditation classes are offered too. Classes are held morning and evening in the big central hall. One month courses held seven times a year, and cover asana, pranayama and yoga and Hindu philosophy. It is not obligatory to participate in the classes, bhajans or satsangs in order to stay on the grounds.
Ganga Sadan

Himalayan Retreat
High Bank Himalayan Retreat is situated right on the high banks of the Ganges at Shivpuri.  (16 kms from Rishikesh). Facing the roaring Ganga, retreat is surrounded by thick reserve forests at the base Himalayan Hills and is the best accommodation available along the Ganga.
Himalayan Retreat is the ideal destination camp for families and those who are looking for Complete rejuvenation. Yoga, Mediation, Ayurvedic massages, Nature walks are at there best at the retreat. Being the most  happening camp, Nature walks, Jungle treks, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting , Kayaking & wild life trips are few of the many activities one can take. Himalayan Retreat grows its own herbs, bio vegetable and all milk products.
Our centre holds three intensive courses a year and each course is of about three weeks duration.  Asana, Pranayama and basic Yoga philosophy are taught. Besides these three-week courses, short workshops and on-going 'general-classes' are also conducted: these are held in Peasant's Cottage, Himalayan Retreat and other places other locations. As Peasant's Cottage and Himalayan Retreat have limited accommodation, Yoga students generally rent furnished cottages with kitchens from local families in the surroundings of Peasants Cottage, for about Rs 3000-5000 per bedroom per month. We can help you set something up. To check the availability at Peasant's Cottage and Himalayan Retreat, or to arrange accommodation with local families, please contact us.
For the year 2004-2005, we have introduced one week introductory course for beginers.

Sivananda Ashram P.O. Sivanandanagar, Muni-Ki-Retti, Rishikesh
While they share the same guru, this ashram is part of the Divine Life Society, and different to the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams and Centres found around the world. The Sivananda Ashram has three living gurus - Chidananda, Brahmananda and Krishnananda, all direct disciples of the Swami Sivananda. Although no regular yoga classes are conducted here, it is possible to attend the lectures on philosophical subjects, and studies of classical texts like the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. To stay on the ashram it is necessary to request it in writing ahead of time, and explain your reasons for the stay. The ashram is near the footbridge on the west - city- side of the river.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ayurvedic Centre located by the Niketa Ashram sells ayurvedic health products. It might be possible to organise classes in ayurveda if you can put together a small group.