We are not just
a school — we are
a way of life.
“We are a part of society. We live here. We serve here. I am sharing a way of life that I have discovered — and the one that I have understood.”
— Vini, Founder · Yoga Vini Rishikesh
Founded in Rishikesh
Years of Teaching
& 300hr RYT Programs
+ Japanese Support
Himalayan Foothills · Sacred Ganges
Years of Yoga & Ayurveda
Encouraging People
to Look Within
Yoga Vini Welfare Society · Rishikesh, India
Yoga Vini is a certified yoga and Ayurveda school in Rishikesh, India — offering RYT 200, 300 and 500 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Courses. We are aiming to encourage more and more people to seek peace and happiness within themselves, rather than in the external world.
Since 2012, through our teacher training programs, workshops and retreats in Rishikesh and Japan, Yoga Vini has helped thousands of seekers from different parts of the world get connected to life — and find a peaceful state of mind in a healthy body.
We are a young organization with fresh ideas and the flexibility to change and grow. We collaborate with professionals from many related fields to uncover the ancient science of yoga — making our methods scientific, professional, and in line with these ancient practices.
Our insightful and unique program is based on our belief in the importance of the spine — how it connects our outer and innermost being — making asana, pranayama and meditation more connected and easier to understand.
Vini — Founder, Yoga Vini
Yoga Alliance RYS · Rishikesh · Since 2012
The Yoga Vini Difference
What Makes Us
Genuinely Different
Three pillars that set Yoga Vini apart from any other school
01
The Spine Concept — A Unique Curriculum
Vini spent years developing a teaching approach centered on the spine as the axis connecting body, energy, and mind. This is not a standard Yoga Alliance syllabus — it is a living system that makes every posture, every breath, every meditation immediately make sense. Students consistently say they experienced more change in 26 days than in years of prior practice.
02
Genuine Ayurveda Integration — Not Just Theory
Yoga Vini’s Ayurveda is clinic-grade, led by two practicing BAMS physicians — Dr. Binu Paul and Dr. Priyanka Jose. You receive daily sattvic meals designed for detox, individual Ayurvedic consultations, and an understanding of how ancient healing science intersects with your yoga practice. Ayurveda here is lived, not lectured.
03
A Deep Japan Connection — Truly Bilingual
Vini himself worked in Japan before founding the school — and that cultural thread runs through everything. Yoga Vini has a dedicated Japanese website, a Japanese coordinator, and has trained hundreds of Japanese students. Japanese inquiries are warmly welcomed. The Japan-India bridge is not marketing — it is part of Yoga Vini’s soul.
Meet Vini
The Journey from Japan to Rishikesh
“The only way to spread peace is to have peace inside you“
Vini — Founder & Lead Teacher
Yoga Philosophy · Asana · Spine Concept · AyurvedaThe journey inside yoga started for Vini many years ago. From a young age he practiced yoga regularly as a form of physical exercise — without yet finding its deeper spiritual dimension. As a young adult, after several demanding years working with a Japanese company, his relationship with yoga shifted profoundly.
In that pressure and stillness, Vini discovered the yoga consciousness inside himself — truly feeling the relaxing, connecting power of his daily practice. This led him to rethink everything. After realizing he felt disconnected from his own soul, Vini left his job and began a spiritual journey through India — his motherland.
“Positive thoughts attract positive people. Positive people give positive energy. Positive energy makes you… happy.”
He began to meet like-minded people, share thoughts about life, and serve others — all of which gave him new energy for a completely new path. In September 2012, with help from friends, he founded the Yoga Vini Welfare Society in Rishikesh.
Vini is not a spiritual guru living in the jungle. He believes simply in serving society by spreading good thoughts — teaching people how to relax and to find space in their lives. He likes to say: “If we start walking, people will join us, making the way easier — together.”
After years of practice and learning, he developed his own spine-based teaching concept. Because of its simplicity and comprehensive nature, students are able to learn and grow in 26 days more than most do in years of practice elsewhere.
Spine Concept Hatha Yoga Yoga Philosophy Ayurveda Founded 2012 Japan ConnectionPeople Who Live
What They Teach
The Yoga Vini Instructor Team
Vini (Founder)
Lead Teacher · Yoga Philosophy · Asana
Vini’s yoga journey shifted profoundly after years working in Japan — he left his corporate life to travel India, discover yogic consciousness, and found Yoga Vini Welfare Society in September 2012. His spine-based teaching concept helps students progress in 26 days more than many do in years. Warm, deeply knowledgeable, and always available to students.
Tina
Yoga Instructor · Student Coordinator
Tina discovered Yoga Vini as a student — after 10 years in the fitness industry teaching pilates worldwide (Slovenia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan), she completed two Yoga Vini trainings and never left. Her passion for sharing the spine-based approach and her experience across cultures makes her an exceptional teacher and support for all students.
Mittra Rawat
Hatha Yoga · Classical Asana
With 12+ years of practice from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Institute (S-Vyasa) and the Sivananda tradition, Mittra teaches classical asana with a balance of strength and gentleness. His awareness-based approach, charisma, and humor have made his classes legendary among students worldwide.
Dr. Binu Paul
BAMS · Ayurveda Physician · Panchakarma
Dr. Binu Paul completed his BAMS degree from Parassinikadav Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala (2008) and his Yoga Teachers Training with the Sivananda training institute. Currently Hospital Superintendent and Consultant Physician at Tharavad Ayurveda Retreat, Kerala, he brings clinic-grade Ayurvedic expertise to the Yoga Vini program — with a specialization in Panchakarma and lifestyle disease management through yoga and Ayurveda.
Dr. Priyanka Jose
BAMS · CCAP (Kottakkal) · Yoga & Panchakarma
Dr. Priyanka Jose completed her BAMS from Alvas Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri, Karnataka (2010) with high academic credentials, and holds a Certificate Course in Ayurvedic Psychiatry from Kottakkal Ayurveda College. She completed her MSc in Yoga and Panchakarma, and currently researches Parkinson’s disease management through yoga and Ayurveda at Tharavad Ayurveda Retreat, Kerala.
A Green Sanctuary
in the Heart of Rishikesh
Yoga Vini’s ashram sits in Tapovan — a lush, forested neighbourhood of Rishikesh surrounded by birds, monkeys, and the sounds of the Himalayan foothills. Just a short walk from the sacred Ganges. Students consistently describe the environment itself as one of the most transformative parts of their experience.
LocationSantushti House, Tapovan · Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201
EnvironmentForested ashram setting · Birds & wildlife · Himalayan air
Sacred AccessWalking distance to the Ganges · Daily Ganga sunrise walks included
Getting HereFly Delhi → Dehradun (1hr domestic) or overnight train to Haridwar · Airport pickup included for all students
The Ashram Dome
Ganga Meditation
Fire Ceremony
Our Values
What We Stand For
The principles that guide everything at Yoga Vini
Knowledge That Makes Sense
Only the knowledge that resonates with you becomes part of your practice. We teach so that everything clicks — not just theory on a whiteboard.
Serving Society
Yoga Vini is not a guru ashram. We are a part of society — living in it, serving through it. Teaching yoga is how we contribute to the world.
Science & Tradition Together
We collaborate with Ayurveda physicians, anatomists and movement scientists to make ancient wisdom scientifically grounded and practically accessible.
A Global Community
From India to Japan, Slovenia to New Zealand — the Yoga Vini family spans the world. Every student joins a community that is genuinely diverse and welcoming.
“If we start walking, people will join us — making the way easier, together.”
— Vini, Founder · Yoga Vini Rishikesh · Since 2012
Begin Your Journey
at Yoga Vini
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner — the path is open. Reach out for a free inquiry, or browse our upcoming programs.