Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
A Sacred Urban Ashram in Rishikesh For Self Healing, Sādhanā, and Community
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
A Sacred Urban Ashram in Rishikesh for Self Healing, Sādhanā, and Community
The Founder
Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu is a Himalayan master of Yoga and founder of the Akhanda group. With over 40 years of committed sādhanā and a PhD in Yoga Philosophy, he has taught tens of thousands of students worldwide — integrating the wisdom of the scriptures with practical, embodied living.
As a spiritual diplomat and humanitarian, his work extends beyond the classroom, into education, empowerment, and ecological stewardship. Anand Prakash Ashram is one of his primary gifts to the global Yoga community — a physical space where his vision of holistic Yogic living is brought to life.
In the heart of Tapovan, Rishikesh — where the Gaṅgā flows and the mountains rise —
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram has served as a sanctuary of Yogic renewal and community upliftment for nearly 20 years.
It is more than just a place of practice —it is a living pulse of Self healing,Sādhanā and Spiritual Revival
In a world leaning increasingly toward commercialism, this Ashram remains a sanctuary of authenticity over convenience — offering rituals, meditation support, schooling, and accessible Yogic programs as gifts to the community, not commodities.
Fire Rituals: Daily Agni Hotra
Every morning at 7:45 AM, the Ashram community gathers for a sacred fire ceremony — Agni Hotra — a Vedic ritual of healing, purification and manifestation.
Guided by the Akhanda team and open to all, this practice creates a powerful field of intention, peace, and renewal. Mantra, elements, devotion, and collective presence invite deep Self-transformation — both personal and collective.
No registration required.
Visitors are welcome to attend in silence or join in the sacred chants.
Contribute towards Fire Pooja
Weekly Kīrtans: Sound as Devotion
Join us in song, rhythm, and shared joy. Weekly kirtans are offered in the Ashram temple space. Through the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga, kirtan connects us to the heart and to each other — transcending language and uniting voices in sacred sound.
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:15 PM
All are welcome to attend — and we warmly invite those who would like to lead or share a kirtan to reach out.
Rooted in Tradition.
Accessible to the World.
Unlike secluded forest Ashrams, Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram occupies the space between tradition and modernity. It welcomes a diverse range of guests — from first-time aspirants to experienced Yoga teachers — and invites each to live the teachings with humility, structure, and joy.
Akhanda Ashram Online
This offering is a dynamic, evolving experience that provides:
A structured framework for advanced study and mentorship.
Real-time connection to Dr. Yogrishi, Senior Faculty, and a global community.
A growing library of advanced workshops and live sessions that unfold throughout the year.
Whether you are seeking to refine your Sadhana, strengthen your teaching, or cultivate deeper alignment with the principles of the Akhanda tradition, this immersion will guide and inspire your journey.
This offering is a dynamic, evolving experience that provides:
A structured framework for advanced study and mentorship.
Real-time connection to Dr. Yogrishi, Senior Faculty, and a global community.
A growing library of advanced workshops and live sessions that unfold throughout the year.
Whether you are seeking to refine your Sadhana, strengthen your teaching, or cultivate deeper alignment with the principles of the Akhanda tradition, this immersion will guide and inspire your journey.
At Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram,the yogic practices unfold not as performances,but as daily expressions of sincerity andSoul purpose.
Born from the vision of Himalayan Master Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu, the Ashram carries forward ancient Vedic Adinath Shiva lineage.
Here, all paths of Yoga are brought together for a truly holistic experience of Yoga, both on and off the mat.
Jnana Yoga, Hatha-Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and traditional sādhanā.
Sansar Gyaan Pāṭhśālā:
Community Schooling for Local Youth
Founded and supported by Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram Trust, Sansar Gyaan Pāṭhśālā is a free community school dedicated to holistic education for under-served children in the Uttar Pradesh
Offering classes in foundational academics, spoken English, music, moral education, and Yogic lifestyle principles, the school uplifts over 60 children annually with tools for personal empowerment and collective upliftment.
Support Sansar Gyaan Pāṭhśālā school
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Yogic Integration and Lineage
The Ashram is dedicated to reviving and sharing authentic tools and techniques of ancient Yogic wisdom, particularly those rooted in the Vedic Adinath Shiva lineage.
From mantra and mudrā to Karma Yoga and self-inquiry, daily Ashram life invites sincere seekers to integrate the full spectrum of Yogic practice in a living, breathing environment.
The Ashram is guided by the vision of preserving timeless teachings while making them accessible and meaningful for the world today.
Bhandāra for the Sādhu Community
As part of our service to India's spiritual heritage, the Ashram regularly hosts Bhandāra — traditional feasts for sādhus and renunciates in the Rishikesh area.
These sacred meals are prepared and served with love, honouring those who have renounced worldly life in pursuit of spiritual realization. Bhandāra are held during festivals, sacred astrological windows, and in alignment with traditional observances.
Donations directly support food, supplies, and respectful offerings for these revered spiritual seekers.
BhandaraWho Is Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram For?
This Ashram is open to:
New seekers wishing to immerse in foundational Yogic living
Yoga teachers seeking renewal & reconnection with lineage
Spiritual travelers desiring a grounded space for integration
Sanghas and educational leaders looking to share wisdom in a spiritually charged urban environment
Community Guidelines
To maintain the integrity of the Ashram environment, all guests are requested to:
Observe silence during early morning and evening periods
Refrain from intoxicants, smoking, or disruptive behaviour
Participate in group practices and Karma Yoga
Dress modestly and respectfully within the Ashram grounds
Support the cleanliness and sanctity of shared spaces
These guidelines are not restrictive, but rather supportive of the deeper purpose of Ashram life — to cultivate sattva, self-awareness, and shared spiritual focus.
Donation and Seva
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram welcomes donations to support its non-profit offerings, including:
- Daily fire ceremonies (Agni Hotra)
- Sansar Gyaan Pāṭhśālā community school
- Bhandāra (feasts) for local sādhus
All contributions go towards sustaining these community-rooted, spiritually aligned efforts
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Legal & Operational Note
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram Trust is a registered charitable trust (1027). This registered trust serves as the heartbeat of Akhanda’s non-profit and spiritual initiatives. While it shares a physical location with the Anand Prakash Yoga Retreat Centre, the Trust is administered independently - reviving and sharing authentic Yogic practices that are free and open to the wider community.
Our Ashram activities are lovingly empowered by the support and donations from our global Akhanda community, and our dedicated Akhanda team and nurturing founder, Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu. For further information regarding our activities, partnership inquiries, or to contribute and receive donation receipts, please contact us directly.
