Frequently asked questions

In Purvashrama Sampradaya, families sent children to the ashram with full transparency. The idea of privacy did not exist in the ashram and the Guru was the great grandfather figure guiding aspirants. The interactive call will be like a conversation with a family member where you will be sharing details related to your Yoga & spiritual practices, family, health concerns, financial situation etc., so that the volunteer can get a 360o view of you.

Yoga Healing Foundation is a registered charity with a voluntary donation system that is able to offer free online courses under the name Traditional Yoga. The generosity, selfless service, and unwavering dedication of Guruji and Traditional Yoga volunteers is a driving force behind being able to offer these course for free.

The online application form for new courses is made available on our website when enrollments are open. Submit the form to register. You can stay updated on new course information by subscribing to our website and following us on our social media channels for updates.

When you join TY, you are entering an online ashram. In ashram culture, observation of aspirants is high to bring about positive transformation as well as to immediately chop any negative behavior that limits progress. Defined parameters to monitor student activity include: i. Checking if the student is watching all classes ii. Submission of assessments and/or practice videos on time iii. Responsiveness to the mentor assigned to the aspirant iv. Attending regular calls with mentor v. Submission of Gratitude Messages/ Anumodana on time. vi. Implementing the class teachings in student's daily life without delay or resistance. Please note that TY has the exclusive right to remove any student who is not fulfilling the course criteria.

The course is offered online and in English language.

You can access the form by logging into your account at https://traditionalyoga.co.in/ty/#/login using the credentials sent to your email (the same email used during the enrollment process). If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your Spam or Trash folders. On your first login, you will be prompted to change your password after which you can submit the 'Additional Details Form' available on your dashboard.

Classes will be streamed live at 5AM IST (Indian Standard Time) every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and then they will be available as a recording on your course page to watch at your convenience any time afterward. It is recommended to watch the class within 12hrs of live telecast. The classes have no fixed duration and will vary in length each day, a minimum of 3 hours. A sincere student, who is willing to dedicate 3 to 4 hours every day to complete and assimilate the daily classes and practice sessions is suitable for this course.

There is no set curriculum, modules, or assessments as the Guru teaches what comes directly from the Pool of Consciousness to bring about transformative change in a student. An aspirant must be ready to commit fully to face any test while on the program.

Yes, if you are selected, you can continue the course and be eligible for the certificate as long as you continue to follow the Code of Discipline and successfully complete all assessments as outlined to the required standard.

Yes, the idea is to develop wisdom by observing, listening, adapting, experiencing, and transforming. You are not allowed to attend any other courses in Yoga, meditation/ spirituality or conflicting parallel courses as combining two traditions in parallel is dangerous, hence not allowed.

Step 1: Visit the ‘Upcoming Course’ page and click ‘Enroll Me’. Step 2: Carefully read the prerequisites to qualify for TY courses when you have a couple of hours to spare. Step 3: Fill the Online Enrollment Application. Step 4: Fill the ‘Additional Details Form’ in detail. Step 5: Face the interaction call with the TY mentor. Please enroll by visiting this link: https://traditionalyoga.co.in/home/#/upComingCourses

The eternal science of Yoga has survived through the ages as a central element of culture. Gurus taught students the scientific ways of living like Yogis from birth to death and beyond. Yoga was never something sold for profit but a way of living taught to benefit all. Traditional Yoga is simply continuing this tradition of teaching authentic ways of living like a Yogi in a material world where Yoga has become commercialized and fragmented with mostly asana-oriented programs.

No. All applicants must fill an ‘Additional Details Form’ and have an interactive audio call via WhatsApp with a TY volunteer who will assess the aspirant’s eligibility based on our selection criteria. The ‘Additional Details Form’ should be filled with thoughtful and detailed responses while your purpose for joining this course should align with information provided in the "Course Details" and "Code of Conduct". Please ensure you are familiar with both documents before the interaction call.

TY will let you know if you have been selected via WhatsApp. You will be given provisional access to the online portal for a specific period of time after you have successfully completed the ‘Additional Details Form’ correctly and/or undergone the interaction call. Both are prerequisites along with student performance based on defined parameters (explained below) for continued access to the course.

The courses follow the ethos of traditional ashrams where only students who are willing to surrender to the Guru and leave their intellectual and cultural baggage aside are accepted. The selection process is designed to ensure that only yoga aspirants who are ready to go on such a transformative journey are given access to this online ashram.

Anumodana is the expression of gratitude to the Guru for the teachings and in extension learning how to express gratitude for everything & everyone that supports our survival. It is an incredibly powerful tool to dramatically shift our consciousness so that we learn to appreciate all that surrounds us, leading to deep healing. If you are selected, you will be regularly writing Gratitude Messages (GMs) reflecting on the class teachings to cultivate the power of positivity and develop compassion for all beings i.e. Avalokiteshvara.

The criteria for selection is NOT based on payment. ONLY students who exhibit qualities such as gratitude, devotion, humility, positivity, genuine interest, and a burning desire to learn Yoga in its authentic form straight from the Himalayas are considered.

The course is designed for anyone looking for complete transformation, liberation, and purification of the body, mind, and soul. Anyone in any age group irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, physical/ mental inability, and other factors can be on the course for complete health as long as they comply with the Code of Discipline.

TY Teacher Training Courses run continuously throughout the year with 3 courses on an average per year.

Mentors are Traditional Yoga senior students providing selfless service out of pure volition to guide new aspirants as they navigate the course. All students are assigned a mentor. A mentor is like a family member you must be fully transparent with, so that he/she can guide you properly. You must actively engage in communication with the mentor daily and acknowledge all messages by them.

Live classes are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 5 AM IST. A recorded version will be made available throughout the course period. You are encouraged to watch the classes LIVE, if you have a lifestyle that accommodates it, as students are being trained to tune into the present moment and to gain effective neural coupling with Guruji. On alternative days (i.e. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays) practice sessions may be uploaded to the course library for you to practice. You are expected to commit 3-4 hours daily for the course.

No, the classes are not interactive. Your main contact point at Traditional Yoga will be a mentor who will be assigned to you.

The tradition of going to a Guru is a lifelong journey as a Guru guides you on all aspects of life. As long as you are willing to follow the Code of Discipline and keep growing on the path without resistance, you have the option of becoming a lifelong student of the Guru.

If you are selected you can access the course material on your dashboard on the TY website by logging in.

The teachings are in the style of Shurtha Sampradaya i.e. as heard from the Guru. You are supposed to learn organically by tuning into the voice of the Guru, daily. This is because training to listen is a powerful but difficult technique to master to reprogram your brain for enormous benefits such as parallel processing, right brain programming, effective absorption of knowledge and more.

No. Every single course is free. However, your progress is monitored and if you are not progressing as expected of an old student on the path, you will be removed for displaying unwholesome chittas.

Mentors/ Volunteers do not get extra benefits as all students are treated equally without distinction. All students practice something called Nishkama Karma Yoga, which means to work hard without expectations. The opportunity to serve in the capacity of a mentor or more carries the invaluable benefit of allowing an aspirant to become more selfless as one serves others on the path of enlightenment.

The RYIT certificate you receive through Traditional Yoga stands for: Registered Yoga International Teacher.

TY is affiliated with the International Yoga Alliance (IYA), which is a globally recognized institution under which you can register as a Yoga Aspirant, Yoga Teacher or Yoga School. TY is also a Member Institute (MI) of Indian Yoga Association (IYA), a self-regulated apex body of Yoga organizations in India with which you can register upon a registration fee.

In some countries, you need international accreditations to teach Yoga. International Yoga Alliance (IYA) gives you the credibility to be a qualified teacher anywhere in the world with ZERO membership costs. Simply register on I.Y.A. with the RYIT certificate you gained through TY.

No. It was born out of the selfless labor of Dr. Vrushakapi and volunteers to provide standard products/ prasadas to benefit the total health of TY students and their families. Traditional ashrams are self-sustaining through agriculture or other cottage industries. Similarly there is an interdependent relationship between Traditional Yoga and Vedic Nutraceutcials.

Vedic Nutraceuticals (VN) is an independent nutrition and supplement company run by volunteers, established on the principle of by the students, of the students and for the students of Traditional Yoga.

Garbage in, garbage out! The Guru will educate you about every single input that goes into the body and why standard inputs are necessary for complete maintenance, detoxification and purification of the body and mind at all levels. Buying VN products/prasadas facilitate and accelerate this process. Yes, students should be willing to implement every guidance given by Guruji.

VN was born out of Dr. Vrushakapi’s expertise in the fields of functional, performance, and therapeutic advanced nutrition as the right inputs to the body are fundamental for optimal health, as described by the Saint Patanjali. Students of TY requested Dr. Vrushakapi to use his expertise to formulate products that purify the body and fulfill the first limb of yoga, Ahara (diet and nutrition) to support the soul journey. Click here to learn about the birth of Vedic Nutraceuticals.

Dr. Vrushakapi is an award-winning nuclear scientist holding three PhDs in Chemistry and Yoga. He is also a trained Merck pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals formulation specialist. He blends the eternal science of yoga with cutting-edge modern science to tackle the root causes of diseases. He formulates unique macro and micro-nutrition using the latest biotechnology-engineering processes. With unparalleled expertise in advanced drug synthesis and natural peptide production he offers chemical-free nutrient options to addresses modern health challenges.

The great Saint Patanjali who authored the Yoga Sutras, taught the science of working with the mind for enlightenment, and also gave the science of Ayurveda for absolute health. In the same tradition as Saint Patanjali, Dr. Vrushakapi serves society both by teaching the technologies of enlightenment and providing the nutrition needed by our DNA for total health and purification of mind and body through VN, for which he provides Research & Development, sourcing and other services.

VN offers an assortment of products/ prasadas in different categories to ensure everything that is absorbed (through the skin), ingested, or inhaled by the body at all levels follows the absolute standard without compromising our immunity in a world full of chemicals. VN has a wide variety of unique innovations to serve the living of any person according to pramana i.e. the absolute standards to combat the stress of modern living and change gene expression for long and healthy living.

Gurudakshina is not course fees. In traditional ashrams, Gurudakshina is given to the Guru at Graduation/ Samarohana to clear spiritual indebtedness to the Guru, the Teachings, and the Lineage of Yoga. This practice stems from ashram culture where all students ask at the end, what the Guru requires of them with a heart that is ready to give anything to the Guru for everything given freely with love, compassion, and generosity.

Donations are on a voluntary basis, but it is highly encouraged in the Tradition to donate to develop the quality of generosity and also so that more and more people can benefit from the program.

TY has stipulated the minimum Gurudakshina amount you need to donate at INR 2,500 OR USD 35 OR EUR 25 OR EQUIVALENT at the end of each course to clear the spiritual indebtedness you accrue.

Students who truly cannot afford this amount due to any contingencies can express their inability to pay and seek assistance at that time.

Guruji - Dr. Vrushakapi, believes in transparency when it comes to disclosing where the donation money comes from to run TY freely. So the growing generosity of aspirants on the path of enlightenment are acknowledged to give them the blessings of the pool of consciousness.

Meditation retreats are suitable for those who are willing to seriously commit to working deeply with Guruji in a live setting, demonstrating the highest level of discipline, dedication, and devotion to the Teacher, the Lineage of Yoga, and the Teachings. Previous experience is not a requirement. However, a student’s performance on the online courses is a pre-requisite for successful application and selection to attend an in-person retreat.

While the online courses teach meditation to aspirants, for deeper understanding of the nuances of the practice, meditation retreats are held 2–3 times per year either in India or abroad. They offer a fully immersive and disciplined experience designed for sincere yogi aspirants who wish to go beyond ego and truly transform.

The retreats offer full-time guidance from Guruji, Dr. Vrushakapi normally over a 10–15 day period, providing the transformative teachings of Yoga Darshana guided meditation in Noble Silence.

Degrees/ Diplomas in below streams: a. Yoga Clinical b. Naturopathy Clinical c. Acupuncture and E.M. d. Nutrition and Diet

Traditional Yoga offers diplomas, bachelors degrees, and masters degrees in the field of Yoga with University Grants Commission (UGC) accreditations. Please note that UGC degrees are ONLY applicable to Indians across the world.

Students opting for degrees in different streams have to attend different classes which will be conducted by TY in addition to the regular yoga classes.

Indian students living abroad with an Indian passport can apply for the university programs offered by T.Y.

Eligibility: Intermediate/ 10+2 a. U.G. Diploma (Yoga & Naturopathy 1 year) b. B.Y.N. (3 years) c. B.N.Y.S. (5 & 6 years) Eligibility: Graduation a. Postgraduate Diploma (Yoga & Naturopathy 1 year) b. M.A. (Yoga & Naturopathy 2 years) Subject to paying university fees by students.

The UGC is the apex body in India that approves and recognizes valid and valuable degree programs offered by universities, colleges, and institutions. All Traditional Yoga university programs are recognized by the UGC.

Students are subject to paying university fees (registration fees, examination fees, etc.) for a particular degree program they are following. For more information on specific courses, fill the Get in Touch form.