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Where do I start?
Did anyone say cult? Well it seems to be another one of these Ashram/spiritual/give me your money type cult.

The food was just okay, and the accommodation wasn't much better.

As for the so-called "guru," I wouldn't label him as such. His talks were nothing more than anything you find online, no profound wisdom there. He seemed to rely on the old sales trick of inserting the word "YES" every couple of sentences to manipulate your thinking into a positive state. Did anyone else say HUGE ego? The way he looks down on everyone is a clear indication of what you are dealing with.

Honestly, it's disheartening to see people fall for this kind of business. When spirituality is mixed with business, it feels like you're scraping the bottom of the barrel. It's reminiscent of past "gurus" who turned out to be shams, exploiting people's vulnerability for sex and profit. Their promises of enlightenment often masked a deeper agenda of manipulation and financial gain.

It's truly sad to see how easily people can be misled by such charlatans.

The Guru is always talking about ego, but the biggest ego of all seems to be his own. There's a hierarchy in the academy where they teach that we are all one, yet in reality, they place themselves above others and treat the employees terribly. The way they treat the people working in the kitchen shows their true face. I know some employees haven't been paid, and everything they preach is a lie, just a cover for what's really happening behind the scenes. We don't need more gurus who manipulate us; we need teachers who help us realize our own potential. We don't need more followers, more separation, or more gurus who just talk but do not embody their teachings.

Altamente recomendable…he tenido y sigo teniendo experiencias profundas que han dado un giro muy positivo a mi vida

the encounter with Sattva Yoga Academy, Anand and all the community was a catalyzer for big transformations and from the first time I keep going back to the Source to recharge and dive deep into the self journey and every time they welcome myself fully and I feel home. The experience there is phenomenal, the authentic Yog-Vedantic teachings are shared with generosity and devotion with the intention to empower people in the direction of a fearless life, a life that you can have reverence for.

The place is beautiful, clean and with a wise and profound energy at the feet of Himalayas where great RIshis were used to live. that energy is still embedded in that space. A river is flowing next to the property and there we meditate in the morning, My heart chants the sound of that river often :)

The experience is very personal as always, we are the experiencer and the experience itself, but I guarantee any kind of experience you will have there it s going to be a catalyzer for your own evolution which at the end is the true meaning of life, evolve. So i felt the call and I went there and was one of the best choices of my life. Sattva increase the strength of your being, open your mind and connect your heart to the eternal field of wisdom that is everywhere.

I love Sattva yoga academy. I'd been going to Sattva for many years. I did my 200ytt, 300ytt, 500ytt and master teacher at Sattva.
The rooms are big and comfortable, the food nourishes and supports the deep inner process, and the teachers are professional and involved.
There is a lovely spa, pool and cafe to give the experience a total 5-star rating.

I sincerely recommend the place.

I had a wonderful transformational time at Sattva Yoga Academy.

The teachers are very well educated. They give us deep insight in the yoga history, philosophy and the practice of yoga. The accommodation is very good and the food is simple but healthy. It's an amazing place in the laps of mountains in Rishikesh.

Can't even give them a star. They don't deserve a star.Very bad experience. Their behavior is not good at all. Moreover, the goods here are very cheap. The rooms are not clean at all. Moreover, they are taking too much money

Very beautiful place, the natural environment here won my heart,Especially the classrooms here are very charming

I first came to Sattva Yoga Academy in April 2013 and since then I've returned to Sattva several times a year. It is my home away from home, my sanctuary where I get to immerse myself in the profound and deeply transformative teachings and practices of Sattva Yoga. I am forever grateful to Anand Ji for the impact that he and his dharma has made on my life. And I am blessed to be apart of this ever growing, international and evolutionary community of inspired yogis. Om shanti.

I’ve been to various yoga retreats/studios in India, Thailand and Bali but nothing comes close to Sattva and the teachings there. I whole heartedly recommend this place to everyone, whether you’re a deep practitioner or a complete novice, Sattva is so much more than what most would imagine is yoga. It’s an experience that is difficult to put into words.

A friend had recommended Sattva Connect to me during lockdown, which was honestly such a help during that time. I also ended up taking the 300 YTT online, then finally made it to India for another retreat.. in person is MAGICAL and so healing. I felt extremely grateful that I got to experience the teachings in person and be surrounded by people with such beautiful energy. It felt as if everything I had unknowingly been searching for had been found, I had come home.

Sattva is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, about 30mins drive from Rishikesh itself, with a beautiful little river running beside where you can meditate or take a dip (it’s refreshingly cold!) The forest is vast and lush, you may find some cheeky monkeys jumping in the trees and many stunning birds singing throughout the day.

The teachers and staff are all incredible, I’m so grateful to them all for their time, love and wisdom. I felt completely supported, thank you.

A lot of the food that they make is also grown on their organic farm, which I will definitely make a priority to visit on my next trip.

I could go on, and on.. I highly recommend. Even if you don’t want to be a yoga teacher, the YTT’s are for anyone and everyone, to learn, connect, evolve, heal, love.

I have written about my experiences at Sattva and they get deleted… as do others that have negative reviews. What does that say about Sattva? As Shakespeare said” Ye doth protest too much!!!”
What does it say about Trust Pilot ? #nontrustpilot #untrustpilot #sattvayogaaccountability

I have attended multiple trainings (including YTT) over the years at Sattva Yoga Academy and going back in 2022. Every time it is like coming home. The location is magical, the teachings are transformational, and the staff is so kind and caring and supportive. The accommodations are just right to support your stay there. Rooms have heat and a/c and are very clean. The staff is very personable and they always try to meet specific needs. Anand's teachings are meant to raise your level of consciousness, to rise above the stories in life that are holding you back from living a joyful, purposeful life. It can be uncomfortable at times to finally face your reality and move beyond it but you could not be in a more supportive place to do that kind of personal work.

I attended Sattva on three separate occasions and initially found the experience to be phenomenal.

However with time, some very serious cracks appeared. Feel free to Google and contact me if you'd like details.

At this time, I would not recommend Sattva

I no longer recommend Sattva Yoga due to new serious allegations that are sexual in nature and violate the code of conduct of teacher to student power dynamics . This is not a true place of yoga and is not safe for young innocent women to go to .

My life is changing and I did ot even realize it needed to. In this time of Covid I truly have expanded my heart with the completion of 300 hours training. The expereince of self re4alization, mastery of mind and energy is something wonderful, this is true yoga, the truth of self and unity with the Universe. I am privileged to have worked with My Guru Aanandji and the excellent teachers at Sattva. I have experienced qualities through mantras and meditation, expanded my energy in practice of kriya and pranayama , the Sattva integration of yoga techniques is a wild and loving experience of of my own transformation , life. i will be back in Rishikesh with a wonderful community...as soon as the paths open to travel.

Sattva Yoga Academy was a life-changing experience for me. I have experienced all kinds of abuse since childhood, emotional, physical, mental, etc. My father remarried when I was 9, that marriage gave me 2 half-siblings whom I love unconditionally till today even though I have always been made to feel like the outsider. Sattva gave me the answers that I have been searching for all my life, the synchronicities, the experiences I had were nothing short of a miracle.

According to my father, things are only expensive if you can't afford them. I was lucky to have been able to be very comfortable at Sattva throughout the entire 500hr YTT and the 138hr Bhagavad Gita course. Where I am from, you have to pay at least $3000 just for 200hr YTT. I highly recommend Master Anand Mehrotra. I have a great connection with Guruji, but, I have also had classmates who did not. Different types of teachers for different types of students.

As a grown man/woman, you can only be abused if you let it and I am so glad that part of my life is gone, realizing my true essence, there is no place for soul rotting relationships and toxic co-dependency. I love my own company and am able to have healthy friendships and family relations with no attachments and no expectations. Hari Om Tat Sat.

It is changing you fully and absolutely. You come here as one person and by the end of the training you feel like "What have I been doing all my life without this knowledge?!" Such a great shift happens in you, you feel like you were just newly born. You start perceiving this life, this universe, this reality in a completely different way. You become more open, more expansive, more heart-centered, more loving, more compassionate, more inclusive, more peaceful, more balanced in every way, more present in the moment and more surrendered at the same time. And even after completing the training you feel fully supported by amazing Sattva Yoga Community spread all over the world, that is true UNITY. I'm enormously grateful and I bow to my Guru Anandji and the whole Golden Lineage of Masters of the ancient Himalayan Yog-Vedantic tradition for this precious, priceless, timeless wisdom I received here in Sattva Yoga Academy, on the foothills of the Himalayas.

What a beautiful transformational place! Living in a valley of the Shivalik Mountains. Each morning I woke to an inspiring and rejuvenating day that was beyond my expectations. The conditions were amazing and the food is great and perfect for a teacher training. I went there to learn yoga and instead learned to embody a whole new practice and way of life that has now changed me forever. I could not of asked for more.
The teaching standards are high and the depth of knowledge is unbeatable when looking for a yoga school. The staff were ever helpful and caring to my needs during my stay.
This was an experience of a life time, I would highly recommend this place and practice to anyone.