Breakfast
A light meal after the morning class, such as porridge, fruit, toast or a simple Indian breakfast, with herbal tea.
Students at Avatar Yoga School live and eat at the school. You get simple, freshly cooked vegetarian meals three times a day, a clean private or shared room, filtered drinking water and a quiet place to rest between classes.
Avatar Yoga School is a residential school, so food and accommodation are part of the course. You live in a simple, clean room at the school, eat three vegetarian meals a day and have filtered drinking water available throughout the day.
The aim is comfort without distraction. Rooms are for resting and studying, not for entertainment, and meals are light and nourishing, so that you can practise early in the morning and sit comfortably in the evening.
Everything you need for daily life is close: the yoga hall, the dining area and your room. You will not need to cook, plan meals or travel to class, which leaves your attention free for practice and study.
This page explains what to expect at the table and in your room, how the school handles special diets and what to know about eating and drinking safely in India.
Meals are vegetarian, freshly cooked and simple. They follow the sattvic idea of light, balanced food, with plenty of vegetables, lentils, rice and fruit, to support practice and sleep.
A light meal after the morning class, such as porridge, fruit, toast or a simple Indian breakfast, with herbal tea.
The main meal of the day, with dal, rice or rotis, seasonal vegetables and salad.
A lighter evening meal, often soup, khichdi or vegetables, so that you can sit in meditation and sleep comfortably.
Herbal tea and water are available through the day, with fruit or a light snack between sessions.
These are examples. Menus change with the season and the cook, so ask the team for a sample menu if you would like one.
Sattvic food is a yogic way of eating based on fresh, light, plant-based meals. It avoids heavy, fried or very spicy dishes, and it leaves out meat, fish and eggs. The idea is that what you eat affects how you feel during practice and meditation.
In a yoga school the practical result is simple: you feel light in the morning classes, you digest well and you sleep soundly. Rishikesh also supports this way of eating, because alcohol and non-vegetarian food are restricted in many parts of the town.
You do not need to eat this way at home. Many students find the month a pleasant reset, and some keep a few habits, such as lighter dinners, after they return.
Yes, in most cases. Vegan meals are usually easy to arrange, and gluten-free or allergy friendly meals are possible with notice. Tell the team about your needs when you book, so that the kitchen can plan ahead.
| Diet | What we can do | What to tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan | Usually easy, since most dishes are plant-based | Say so when you book |
| Gluten-free | Possible with notice | Tell us how sensitive you are |
| Nut or other allergies | We plan around them where we can | List every allergy and how severe it is |
| Dairy-free | Usually possible | Tell us if butter or ghee is a problem |
| Medical diets | Discuss with the team first | Share advice from your doctor |
The kitchen cannot promise a space free from traces of an allergen. If your allergy is severe, speak to the team before you book.
Both room types are clean and simple. Choose a shared room for a lower price and some company, and a private room if you need quiet and space to rest.
Compare the fees on the 200 hour course page, or ask the team for both prices.
The school gives you what you need for a focused stay: a yoga hall, a clean room, a dining area, filtered drinking water, Wi-Fi and space to study.
A bright hall for daily classes, with mats and props such as blocks, straps and bolsters.
Simple private or shared rooms where you can rest, wash and study between classes.
A quiet place to eat together, with freshly cooked vegetarian meals served every day.
Filtered drinking water is available at the school, so you can refill your bottle.
Wi-Fi for messages and short calls in your free time. Speeds in the hills can vary.
Course manuals and a quiet corner to revise after class, away from the noise of the town.
Facilities can change by season. Ask the team for the current list before you book.
Meals fit around the classes, so that you eat when your body is ready. Timings shift a little with the batch and the season, so ask for the current timetable.
Ask for the current timetableA few simple habits keep your stomach calm: drink only filtered or bottled water, eat freshly cooked food, wash or peel raw fruit and go slowly with street food in your first week.
Use the purified water the school provides, and avoid tap water everywhere in India, including for brushing your teeth if your stomach is sensitive.
Hot, freshly cooked meals are the safest. The school's kitchen cooks to order for the day, which helps your body adjust.
Peel fruit or wash it in filtered water. Salad is generally fine at the school, but be careful when you eat out.
Street food is tempting, but wait for a week while your body adjusts to the new climate and spices.
Tell us your preferred month and your experience. The team will reply with batch dates, the fee and what is included.
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