# Anantadrishti Yoga

> Anantadrishti Yoga is a pranayama and yoga philosophy school in Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Its flagship Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course runs for 7, 15 or 30 days, starts on the 1st of every month (Monday the 2nd when the 1st is a Sunday) and costs US$149 / US$229 / US$349 (₹13,000 / ₹20,000 / ₹30,000). Fees are tuition only; accommodation can be arranged nearby.

The school was founded by its head teacher, Somashekar (students also call him "Soma"), who has devoted more than fifteen years to the study and teaching of yoga, pranayama, yoga philosophy and Vedic chanting.

## Core documentation
- [Full context for AI assistants](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/llms-full.txt)

## Flagship course: Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy (Rishikesh)
- [Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course in Rishikesh](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/advanced-pranayama-course): curriculum, schedule, dates, fees and enquiry form
- Courses: [7-day](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/advanced-pranayama-course#7-day-pranayama-course) · [15-day](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/advanced-pranayama-course#15-day-pranayama-course) · [30-day](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/advanced-pranayama-course#30-day-pranayama-course) · [Dates & fees](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/courses/dates)
- Tuition only: 7 days US$149 (₹13,000) · 15 days US$229 (₹20,000) · 30 days US$349 (₹30,000). Accommodation is not included; the school helps students find a room nearby.
- Start: the 1st of every month; when the 1st is a Sunday, the course starts on Monday the 2nd. All three courses start together as one monthly cycle: the 7-day course runs days 1–7, the 15-day course days 1–15 and the 30-day course the whole month. Sunday is a rest day. There are no mid-month starts.
- Daily schedule (Monday–Saturday, India time): 07:30–09:00 pranayama practice; 11:30–13:00 corrections, practice, and the science and philosophy of pranayama.
- 7-day: Kapalabhati; Bhastrika; Yogic breath; Agnisara; Ujjayi pranayama; Bandhas (Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara); Nadi Shodhana with Chandra nadi and Surya nadi bhedana; Kumbhaka with bandhas (Antar kumbhaka and Bahya kumbhaka).
- 15-day: everything in the 7-day course, plus Kapalabhati with Mula and Uddiyana bandha; Bhastrika with Maha bandha; Deep breaths with Maha bandha; Ujjayi with Mula and Uddiyana bandha; Nadi Shodhana with Muladhara and Ida & Pingala nadi stimulation; Nadi (energy-channel) pranayamas; Kumbhakas.
- 30-day: everything in the 15-day course, plus advanced pranayama practices and Chakra pranayamas.
- Every course: students observe how each practice influences the mind (psychology), nervous system, body and energies. Mudras and bija mantras are coordinated with the practices, and students observe their influence too.
- Philosophy is woven into the course (the 11:30 session); there is no separate philosophy course.
- Taught in English, in person. An in-depth practitioner course, not a yoga teacher training.
- Enquire: the form on the course page, or WhatsApp +1 202 773 4703. A seat can also be reserved online with a 20% deposit (in INR).
- Translations: [Français](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/fr/advanced-pranayama-course) · [日本語](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/ja/advanced-pranayama-course) · [한국어](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/ko/advanced-pranayama-course) · [Deutsch](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/de/advanced-pranayama-course) · [Español](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/es/advanced-pranayama-course) · [Italiano](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/it/advanced-pranayama-course) · [中文](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/zh/advanced-pranayama-course) · [हिन्दी](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/hi/advanced-pranayama-course)

## 50-Hour Advanced Pranayama, Bhakti Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training (one batch)
- [50-hour teacher training in Rishikesh](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/50-hour-advanced-pranayama-bhakti-yoga-meditation-teacher-training): 2–8 November 2026, US$600 all-inclusive (tuition, accommodation and meals). Enquiry only: use the "Enquire Now" form on the page.

## Founder and head teacher
- [Somashekar, founder and head teacher](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/team/somashekar): bio, what he teaches, his articles. All articles on this site are written by him.

## Pranayama technique guides
- [Pranayama hub](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama)
- [Kumbhaka (breath retention)](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/kumbhaka)
- [Bandhas: Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara and Maha Bandha](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/bandhas)
- [Types of Pranayama](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/types-of-pranayama)
- [Nadi Shodhana](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/nadi-shodhana)
- [Surya Bhedana & Chandra Bhedana](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/surya-bhedana-chandra-bhedana)
- [Kapalbhati](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/kapalbhati-pranayama)
- [Bhastrika](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/bhastrika-pranayama)
- [Ujjayi](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/ujjayi-pranayama)
- [Anulom Vilom](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/anulom-vilom)
- [Bhramari](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/bhramari-pranayama)
- [Sheetali & Sheetkari](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/sheetali-sheetkari)
- [Pranayama Benefits](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/pranayama/pranayama-benefits)

## Guides for choosing a course (written by Somashekar; our own school is included and disclosed)
- [Best pranayama courses in Rishikesh (2026): an honest guide](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn/best-pranayama-courses-rishikesh)
- [One-month pranayama course in India: what 30 days covers](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn/one-month-pranayama-course-india)
- [Yoga philosophy course in Rishikesh (2026): short, in-person options](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn/yoga-philosophy-course-rishikesh)
- [Is Anantadrishti Yoga good? An honest look at the school](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn/is-anantadrishti-yoga-good-review)

## Philosophy, breathwork and articles
- [Yoga Philosophy in Rishikesh: the philosophy of breath](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/yoga-philosophy)
- [Breathwork hub](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/breathwork)
- [Breathwork vs pranayama](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/breathwork/breathwork-vs-pranayama)
- [Ujjayi with Maha Bandha](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/breathwork/ujjayi-pranayama-maha-bandha-guide)
- [Bhastrika with Maha Bandha](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/breathwork/bhastrika-pranayama-maha-bandha)
- [Learn: articles](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn)
- [Tapovan, Rishikesh guide](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn/tapovan-rishikesh-guide)
- [Best time to visit Rishikesh](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/learn/best-time-visit-rishikesh-yoga)

## Retreats (secondary)
- [Yoga retreats in Rishikesh](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/yoga-retreats)
- [7-Day Pranayama Retreat](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/retreats/7-day-pranayama-retreat)
- [7-Day Yoga Retreat](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/retreats/7-day-yoga-retreat)
- [1-Day Retreat](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/retreats/1-day-retreat)

## About & contact
- Name: Anantadrishti Yoga (also written "Ananta Drishti Yoga" and "Anantadrishtiyoga")
- Address: Near Moktan Coffee Shop, Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
- Phone: +91 89790 95535 · WhatsApp: +1 202 773 4703 · Email: anantadrishtiyogaschool@gmail.com
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11586773200331895450
- [About](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/about) · [Contact](https://www.anantadrishtiyoga.com/contact)

Last updated: 2026-10-22