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My first experience with the Satbodh Foundation was remarkable. It offers a unique class of yoga, meditation & ayurveda. I am thankful to Yogi Simant for giving in-depth training of the meditation process including various breathing methods. Initially my body was adapting to a great inflow of oxygen intake. It was my first time feeling all my “nadis” were vibrating. My whole body got filled with energy. I began to go deeper into my meditation. My body has transformed from a stiff body to a flexible body & it is getting lighter each day. It was an inward journey of self-discovery. I appreciate all teachers who have guided me in this sacred journey.

“I’m Li Nuo from China. It was an amazing experience. I underwent Shodhan kriya course from Satbodh Foundation 2 years back. The meditation technique helps me to attain a balanced state of mind. The food served at the yoga center was simple and nutritious. The training centre was lean and had a very professional outlook. The place is truly worth your time and money. My best wishes to Yogi Simant & the Satbodh Foundation.

When my wife and I planned our trip to Rishikesh, India, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Our intention was to take a course on Ayurveda with some secondary Yoga training. Having heard so many stories about India (some good, some not so good), we trusted that the Satbodh Foundation, led by Yogi Simant would provide us with a positive experience. I am excited to share this knowledge with my clients in Canada and abroad.

While teaching from yoga rooms to open space near mesmerizing rivers, Satbodh Foundation left no stone unturned to make us happy. At that moment, we forget the fever and fret of the world. One thing is sure. Spirituality believes in human nature and human freedom. While learning at Satbodh Foundation, I comprehended that asana keeps the balance and maintenance of the body. Yogi Simant taught the basic concept of yoga & pranyama in concise form. From my own experience, I can openly say that whenever you feel uneasy, depressed or dejected, practice yogic breathing, and you will be elevated, renovated and filled with joy. Your mind will be filled with beautiful ideas.

My name is Sonja Johnson, and I came to Rishikesh in hopes of expanding my knowledge of Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. My husband and I had been thrilled to find the Satbodh Foundation, which offered a 15 day Hatha Yoga/Ayurveda course in the Himalayan mountains. Having suffered from anxiety in the past, my brain kicked into panic mode and I backed off of the intensity of the breathing exercises, finding solace in the gentle practice of Nadi Shodun (nostril breathing) and meditation. All the while, there was Yogi Simant holding our hands through it all and guiding us. I will take my experience home to Canada in hopes of expanding the understanding of meditation in my home country.

Why should I learn yoga? What would I gain in doing so? I was reluctant in the beginning. But on the persuasion of close friends, we approached Yogi Simant, who knows yogasastra and has mastery over it. He cleared our doubts through sensible and reasonable lectures. I learned asana, pranayama and meditation at Satbodh Foundation. We learned that yogis can stop breathing for long periods of time. Don’t assume pranayama is just synchronized deep breathing. The awareness is also involved. It is yogic breathing connected with inhalation, exhalation and retention to enhance your pranic (subtle) energy. In a short period of time, I learned a lot regarding the yogic lifestyle and its relevance to the modern world.

Yoga has been associated with happiness, love and joy. It soothes our journey stress in a most natural way. The whole experience of learning at Satbodh Foundation was fabulous. I admired the effortless teaching style of Yogi Simant. The chanting of Om mantras was mandatory in class. I learnt a lot in a short period. We practice simple yogic breathing & meditation techniques. It was an exhilarating experience to perform worship on the banks of Ganga. We perform the worship ceremony of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha on the bank of the river in morning time. It was an unforgettable experience to learn yoga in unison where practitioners were from cultural background and nationality. The priest wearing typical cultural dress chanted mantras in Sanskrit.