# Ekattva Yogshala > Ekattva Yogshala is a traditional yoga school based in Rishikesh, India... [keep your intro paragraph here] ## Quick Facts - **Location:** Rishikesh, India | **Founder:** Manohar Ji - **Offerings:** Online Pranayama, Vedic Mantra Yoga, Residential Retreats, 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance Certified). ## Pranayama & Breathwork - [Pranayama Suite Overview](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/pranayama-breathwork-courses): Overview of all live online pranayama and breathwork programs. - [Pre-Pranayama Foundation Course](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/pre-pranayama-foundation-course): 9-day, 45 min/day online course to diagnose and correct inefficient breathing patterns (Ideal for beginners). ... # Ekattva Yogshala > Ekattva Yogshala is a traditional yoga school based in Rishikesh, India, offering online and offline programs in Hatha/Ashtanga yoga, pranayama (breathwork), and Vedic mantra chanting/meditation. Rooted in the Himalayan School of Thought and the Parmarth Niketan Gurukul lineage, the school blends classical asana practice with live-taught breathwork and sacred sound to guide students toward "Ekattva" (union/oneness) of body, breath, and spirit. Founded by Manohar Ji, an alumni of Parmarth Niketan Ashram Gurukul in Rishikesh, Ekattva serves international students through both live online classes and residential yoga retreats/teacher trainings. ## Pranayama & Breathwork - [Pranayama Suite Overview](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/pranayama-breathwork-courses): Overview of all live online pranayama and breathwork programs. - [Pre-Pranayama Foundation Course](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/pre-pranayama-foundation-course): 9-day, 45 min/day online course to diagnose and correct inefficient breathing patterns. - [Beginner Pranayama Course](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/beginner-pranayama-course-online): 9-day structured beginner program in intentional breathing techniques. - [Intermediate Pranayama Course](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/intermediate-pranayama-course-online): Next-level live online pranayama training. - [Advanced Pranayama Masterclass](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/advanced-pranayama-masterclass-online): Advanced live online breathwork masterclass. - [Meditation & Breathing Course for Stress Relief](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/pranayama-meditation-stress-relief-course): Combined pranayama and meditation program for nervous-system regulation and stress relief. - [Daily Pranayama Subscription](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/daily-breathwork-subscription-practice): Cancel-anytime monthly subscription with daily live 45-minute virtual morning sessions. - [The Prana Circle](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/prana-circle): Ongoing community knowledge sharing practice and space for breathwork students. ## Mantra Yoga - [Mantra Yoga Programs Overview](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/vedic-mantra-yoga-meditation-retreats): Overview of Vedic mantra and yoga meditation retreats held in Rishikesh. - [7 Days Vedic Mantra & Yoga Retreat](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/7-days-vedic-mantra-yoga-retreat): One-week residential retreat combining mantra sadhana and yoga. - [9 Days Vedic Shakti Mantra Navratri Retreat](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/9-days-vedic-shakti-mantra-navratri-retreat): Nine-day retreat timed to major season transitions around Navratri, focused on Shakti mantra practice. - [21 Days Vedic Mantra Sadhana Course](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/21-days-vedic-mantra-sadhana-course): Extended, in-depth mantra sadhana immersion course and certification timed to year transition in December. ## Yoga Retreats - [Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/yoga-retreat-in-rishikesh): All-inclusive residential wellness retreat with daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, and organic meals. ## Yoga Teacher Training - [200 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/200-hrs-yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh): Yoga Alliance-certified residential 200-hour YTTC covering Hatha/Ashtanga asana, anatomy, breathwork, and mantra chanting. - [Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certification](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/hatha-flow-yoga-teacher-training): Certification program focused on classical Hatha flow yoga. - [Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Certification](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/kundalini-yoga-teacher-training-india): Certification program in Kundalini yoga teaching. ## Blog (Mind Catalogue) - [Mind Catalogue](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue): Blog featuring thought leadership articles on yoga philosophy, pranayama, mantra, and wellness topics. - [If Real Yoga Begins at Breath, Where Does Mantra Sadhna Belong?](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/where-mantra-sadhana-belongs-in-classical-yoga-progression) (7/22/26) - [Why Real Yoga Begins at Breath: What My Years in the Parmarth Gurukul Taught Me](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/real-yoga-and-breath-gurukul-tradition) (7/20/26) - [Yoga for Menopause: Evidence-Based Practices for a Powerful Hormonal Transition](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/yoga-for-menopause) (7/17/26) - [What is Mantra Sadhana मंत्र साधना? (and Why It's Nothing Like Repeating Words)](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/what-is-mantra-sadhna) (7/14/26) - [The 8 Limbs of Yoga and Where Pranayama Fits: A Complete Overview](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/8-limbs-of-yoga-pranayama-guide) (7/9/26) - [Yoga for Burnout: Why Breathwork Works When Asana Can't](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/yoga-for-burnout-why-breathwork-works-when-asana-cannot) (7/3/26) - [Pranayama Levels Explained: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Progression Guide](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/pranayama-levels-beginner-intermediate-advanced) (7/1/26) - [Diaphragmatic Breathing: What It Means and Why It's Essential](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/how-to-breathe-correctly-diaphragmatic-breathing) (6/22/26) - [Bridging Miles: How Ekattva Yogshala is Bringing Authentic "Rishikesh Shala Feel" to Global Living Rooms](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/online-pranayama-classes-live-rishikesh) (6/15/26) - [The Power of Sangha: Why You Shouldn't Step Into 2027 Alone](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/sangha-community-new-year-retreat) (6/11/26) - [Beyond the Resolution: Why 2027 Demands a Radical Return to Silence](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/new-year-mantra-retreat-rishikesh) (6/5/26) - [How to Prepare for Online Pranayama Sessions: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/online-pranayama-preparation) (6/5/26) - [Earth, Fire, Breath: Shedding 2026 and Rising into the New Year](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/new-year-yoga-retreat) (5/29/26) - [Forget Resolutions. Build a Sadhana for 2027](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/build-a-sadhana-for-2027) (5/22/26) - [The Shakti Awakening: A 9-Day Mantra Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/navratri-shakti-mantra-yoga-retreat-rishikesh-india) (4/24/26) - [Clear Skies, Pure Sound: Why October is the Perfect Window for Your Spiritual Reset](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/october-spiritual-reset) (4/24/26) - [Beyond the Silence: Why a Mantra Sadhana Retreat in Rishikesh is the Ultimate Spiritual Reset](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/why-mantra-sadhna-meditation-retreat-rishikesh) (4/20/26) - [Indian Yoga Vs Western Yoga: Are There Any Differences?](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/indian-yoga-vs-western-yoga) (4/15/26) - [Beyond Instagram Yoga: What Real Practice Looks Like](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/yoga-instagram-practice) (3/31/26) - [Understanding The Yamas and Niyamas Of Yoga](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/mind-catalogue/yamas-and-niyamas-yoga) (2/27/26) ## About - [Our Story](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/our-story): Background on the school's founding, philosophy, and Himalayan/Parmarth Niketan lineage. - [Our Teachers](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/our-teachers): Profiles of the school's instructors. - [Students Corner](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/students-corner): Resources and community space for enrolled students. - [Contact Us](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/contact-ekattva): Contact details and inquiry form. ## Policies - [Attendee Code of Conduct](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/attendee-code-of-conduct) - [Best Practices](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/best-practices) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/privacy) - [Policies](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/policies) - [Wellness Disclaimer](https://www.ekattvayogshala.com/wellness-disclaimer)