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SYIWR - Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats

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👍👍 The best yoga center in the area!!! Swaraj works magic with his teaching method. I came with no expectations..after just one session I chose my place and Master Swaraj as my teacher. I learned how to breathe, how to listen to my body, know how to connect with nature and life. I thank God and goo... People often mention yoga, Swaraj, Yoga, experience, great, meditation, practice, retreat, teacher, feel,


Address

Ward 2, 68WJ+V4P Post Office, Village Dharamkot, Bhagsunag Rd, Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India

Website

swarajyogaandretreats.com

Contact

+91 94191 73617

Rating on Google Maps

4.90
(125134 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 6:30 am to 7 pm

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Akiko 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    It was nice stay in Swaraj yoga school. Teachers are professional and well-informed about yoga philosophy and anatomy. I received lots of corrections for yoga alignment. The school is in nature area where are actually a bit far from towns like McLeod Ganj or Daramkot, so the place is not convenient. But we can concentrate on yoga. All staff are also friendly. If you want to experience yoga in nature with professional teachers, you should stay here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ינון �. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    The best yoga center in the area!!! Swaraj works magic with his teaching method. I came with no expectations..after just one session I chose my place and Master Swaraj as my teacher. I learned how to breathe, how to listen to my body, know how to connect with nature and life. I thank God and good karma from the bottom of my heart for sending me here. I highly recommend coming to one class and understand what I'm talking about 🙏🏻❤️
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy L. 1 year ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I recently took part in a 3 night yoga retreat and it was amazing, I will hold the memories and teachings with me forever. The retreat included a couple of yoga classes a day, 3 delicious meals a day, meditation, yogic philosophy and accommodation in a great guest house close by. In my group, we had practiced yoga poses before but we were very new to meditation and pranayama. However, this didn’t matter at all, everyone made us feel welcome, explained everything clearly and we both learnt a lot both physically and mentally. Therefore I would the retreat recommend to all levels, including beginners. All the staff are also great and helped to make the experience. Swaraj ji always made sure we were okay and looked after, offered help and advice with our ailments, and we particularly enjoyed his morning class with cleansings, meditation and asanas. The other staff were all very friendly too and we will miss them, including UV (great ayurvedic drinks!), Ashish (made us feel so welcome), Ravindra (amazing food!) and Sheeta (helped us improve a lot with our form in asanas). Overall, we had an amazing experience and we are already sad it is over! Our stay at SYIWR really has made a great impact on us, we will be sure to continue our practice. Thank you all!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luiz Carlos C. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great experience in Swaraj Yoga School. Very knowledgeable and authentic teachers. Amazing staff as well. It's definitely a great place to learn the true essence of Yoga philosophy.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 a Marharépa B. 5 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Very delightful place with harmonic and subtle energies. The teachers are amazing. Recommend to every practitioners and yoga place seekers.

  • 5/5 Alba San J. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I would like to recommend Swaraj Yoga to anyone who is looking for an authentic yogic experience and seeks to deepen her/his yoga practice in a more traditional way. Swaraj is the only one in the region certified by the Indian Yoga Association, which has more meaningful standards than Yoga Alliance. You will get in touch with every element of Yoga, learn how to obtain maximum health benefits, reconnect with your breath, play with your life force, forget about perfection, and strengthen your intention. The crew at Swaraj Yoga school will make your stay a home and you will have the best Indian satvic food. What to say. If you really honour this ancient knowledge, just immerse yourself in the vibrations of these campus.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosie B. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Highly recommend this centre for a couple of days' retreat- takes the 'stress' out of choosing among the busy timetable of various places for yoga in the area and has a lovely vibe throughout the day and evening with wonderful food. I would've loved to have stayed longer and all the drop-in clients felt the same! Professional and family-feeling all in one. The mix of breathwork, postures and meditation was perfect. Look forward to returning again 🙏
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gayathri S. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    The host, Swaraj sir and the workers UK and rajendar all were really helpful n made u feel at home, extremely hospitable n comfortable and Swaraj sir has a lot of knowledge on Yoga, Ayurveda and naturopathy n this was a great experience.. learnt a lot , great yoga experience with pranayam n breathing practices on the mountains early in the morning . N I love the meditation sessions in the evening...thank u 🙏😇❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Divine Ankola S. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Best yoga teacher,very professional and personalized teaching. We had gone with family one week yoga retreat with traditional homely food. One week for touring all the places and hiking. Exotic location is icing on the cake. Must go with family every year in long holidays atleast for a week. Ravi shankar Hyderabad
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pratik k. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Superb and must try! Swaraj Yoga institute in Dharamkot Village, is must for everyone. Just give urself an hr of Yoga at this yoga centre, u will understand the importance of Yoga and Pranayam in Daily life! Swaraj sir is really experienced n master in Yoga. The way he coached us, as a beginner, loved it! Yoga- I will really be doing it everyday now! And would definitely come back to this place at Swaraj Yoga centre when in Dharamkot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 מורן �. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    מקום מדהים שקט ורגוע, שיעורים מענינים שמשלבים תרגילי נשימה מנטרות ואסנות. הייתי פה שבועיים והיתה לי חוויה מדהימה למדתי מלא והאוכל מצוין. ממליצה ממש!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nurit I. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    A perfect place and a teacher for doing yoga. I learnd so much from swarj and there's much more to learn. I'm definitely coming back for a yoga course. I went to the 2 hours lesson and the time was like 5 minutes. It was classic and holistic foe me and i'm so grateful for every minute i spent with swarj and his classes. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam B. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    As soon as I stumbled across Swaraj Yoga Institute I knew it was the perfect place for me. Our teachers Swaraj, Aashish and Nidhesh feel like family, and the extra care and attention to detail is above and beyond. The combination of the physical practice, the philosophy and the naturopathy is a full reset for the body and mind. The Ayurvedic food is exceptional, with the talented chefs Ravi and Bhgwan providing fuel for our yogic journey. I have completed this yoga teacher training with not only skills for yoga, but knowledge for every aspect of my life 🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 aashish s. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Yoga takes you being the mind and body-- an undeniable truth that I realised when I enrolled for my TTC with Swaraj Yoga. Very few people can feel and understand the finer nuances of like as Mr. Anil does. Spending a month in his benign presence gave me an opportunity not only to go deeper into yoga and meditation but also connect with and heal myself on a soul level. I vouch for his lessons for anyone who wants a soul-enriching experience. Thank you much for their tireless support. Om Shanti 🙏🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Snehal B. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Swaraj Yoga Institute has been an amazing experience. Anil Sir and his wife and the team he has is like a family. A perfect getaway for wellness retreat nestled amidst the beautiful mountains and best company that you will find as well as the food, yoga classes and the care taken is just what is needed for a relaxing retreat. The institute is great for Yoga Teacher Training as well as sound healing courses. I am really lucky to have found this place to begin my yoga journey and learning’s from Anil Sir 🙂!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sampada M. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Amazing experience. I was at Swaraj retreat for 10 days and it was the best experience of my life. Very beautiful location, healthy and tasty food (their cook Ravindra is great) and very well experienced trainers. I highly recommend this institute if you are seeking to get deep knowledge of yoga, sound healing and meditation. Swaraj and Ashish will make you feel like home and help you though out your journey to achieve your goals. In addition to this if you are looking to get close to the nature with some peace this is the place for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amila 6 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    I absolutely loved my yoga classes. I had a few yoga lessons at Swaraj Yoga institute before I flew back home. I wish I found the place earlier. Yoga teacher was very thorough throughout the entire class. He was a highly qualified instructor with full of wisdom, knowledge, love and empathy. I felt connected straight away. I'm definitely coming back to do a yoga course. Met so many new people from all around the world at the institute. Highly recommended to anyone who is a beginner, intermediate or advanced.

  • 5/5 Roopal K. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Had a beautiful session at Swaraj dharamkot. Initially we did a cleansing session with eye cup and jal neti, followed by pranayama and a light yoga practice. We were guided by Anil Guruji who made sure everyone got a version of the asana according to their capacity. The philosophical teachings throughout the session were invaluable. They would bring you to the present moment and help you disconnect yourself from the world. ❤️

  • 5/5 Meghana R. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I feel truly blessed and honored to have been certified by Swaraj Yogashala, an institution that has been a dream for me. Nestled in the serene beauty of Himachal, this school is not just a place to learn yoga, but a sanctuary for the soul. The teachings here are rooted in the rich traditions of Indian yoga, offering an authentic and transformative experience. Under the wisdom and guidance of Swaraj Guruji and Ashish ji, my practice has deepened, and my spiritual growth has been nurtured in ways I never imagined. I am grateful beyond words for this incredible journey and for the lifelong connection I now have with this sacred place. Thank you, Swaraj Yogashala, for making my dream a reality and for instilling in me the true essence of yoga.

  • 5/5 Leon P. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Happened upon Swarajs place nestled high amongst nature away from the hustle and bustle giving the retreat serenity to practice yoga oriented disciplines. I didn't hesitate to return several times after my first session as I thoroughly enjoyed the mix of yoga, pranayama and meditation amongst other related practices. Swaraj himself binds these together allowing you to experience a well-rounded practice. Swaraj's character and humouristic style made the classes pleasurable and fun to be apart of, I would happily go back heartbeat!

  • 5/5 Barak B. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Great class for beginner and advanced. Ashish is kind and attentive

  • 5/5 parineeta s. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Awesome experience in a wonderful location at a very reasonable cost. Individual attention was give in all the sessions. Swaraj ji is so knowledgeable and patient and a great yoga teacher. An excellent hospitality was offered by as we were given tasty and healthy home food so far away from your home. Thank you Swaraj ji and the rest of the team for everything 🙏
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew F. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I completed my 200 hour YTTC at Swaraj Yoga. I loved it so much that I decided to continue and extend my training for another 300 hours. The authentic and traditional experience Swaraj and Aashish offer comes from a genuine passion and dedication they both share to spreading the beauty of Yoga. They were both very patient and offered feedback throughout the course to help me improve my teaching skills as well as plenty of opportunity to practice teaching. The Shala was always clean and had a great ambiance. There is also a peaceful outdoor meditation area which made for a incredible morning breathwork practice and a place to spend any free time. I really felt like family while staying here for 2 months, not to mention Ravi's cooking which was some of the most amazing Ayurvedic Indian food I've ever tasted. This place will forever hold a spot in my heart and I highly recommend Swaraj Yoga Institute!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rem V. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Thanks Swaraj Yoga for this unforgettable experience with 500 TTC , you had learn me what is really Yoga . Peacefull place in beautiful nature , healthy satvic food , class was so interesting of philosophy and anatomy . Morning and evening yoga session with different qualified teacher . This is the place to go in Dharamkot if you want to learn deeply about different kind of Yoga 💚


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