Food & Accommodation

Food That Nourishes Your Body and Your Practice

We Believe: You Become What You Eat

We, at Gurukul Yogashala, are really serious about the food because we have an opinion that real yoga is not only what you do on a mat but it includes all part of your life and also that what you put inside of the body. Think about it this way. During your time here, you are cleansing your body through Shatkarma practices. You are building strength and resilience of the physical body through asana. You are going inwards through Pranayama and meditation. You are learning theory to train your mind through philosophy and ancient wisdom. You are resting deeply!

All of these things work together. They are parts of a whole system – like an orchestra. And food is one of those parts. When you have the right kind of food – clean, fresh, lovingly prepared food, you find everything else works better. Your energy is steady. Your mind is clear. Your practice goes deep.

This is the underlying logic behind the yoga diet prescribed by yoga gurus over thousands of years – Sattvic food. The Sattvic diet is pure and natural. It calms your mind, sustains your body and underpins every facet of your yoga voyage. This is the food we serve at Gurukul Yogashala, daily. Our students truly relish it.

Sattvic food for every yoga student

• Fresh Vegetarian Yogic Meals : Every Day All our food is vegetarian, fresh and prepared with care using locally sourced ingredients. Every meal is made in our own kitchen by our wonderful cooks who genuinely put love into what they make.
• Complimentary Detox Juices & Herbal Teas Nourishing herbal teas and fresh detox juices will be offered daily to assist in the elimination of toxins and enhance the detoxification process. Our little gift to your wellbeing, included as part of your stay.
• A Complete Balance of Nutrients : Our food is a complete balanced diet to provide your body with all the nutrients it needs – vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, calcium and other minerals. Good food here will make you feel pleasantly strong and alert throughout your training.
• Real Indian Food : You will enjoy perfect Indian taste- hot dals, fresh rotis, available vegetables & Seasonal vegetables and rice in various types. Over all simple and tasty food that reminds home.
• Vegan & Gluten-Free Options Available : If you follow a vegan or gluten-free diet, just let us know when you enrol and we’ll make sure your specific needs are met.
• Two Meals a Day : Brunch & Dinner - We serve two main Sattvic meals each day - a hearty brunch and a warm dinner - along with afternoon tea and light snacks. This meal schedule is perfectly aligned with the yogic lifestyle and keeps your body in a natural, comfortable rhythm.
• One Rest Day Every Week : To ensure you have time to rest, take a walk around the beautiful streets of Rishikesh, visit some local cafes or simply enjoy some time for yourself, once a week, you will have a day off from classes. You deserve it - and Rishikesh is full of lovely spots.