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Anantadrishti (Infinite Vision)

About Anantadrishti

अनन्ते चक्षुषी धृत्वा सर्वं ब्रह्ममयं जगत् | दृष्ट्वा तिष्ठति यः योगी अनन्तदृष्टियोग उच्यते ||

Anante cakṣuṣī dhṛtvā sarvaṁ brahmamayaṁ jagat | dṛṣṭvā tiṣṭhati yaḥ yogī anantadṛṣṭiyoga ucyate ||

The yogi who perceives the entire universe as filled with Brahman (the ultimate reality), with vision turned towards the infinite, is said to be practicing Anantadṛṣṭiyoga.
Students and teacher in white greet with namaste hands in the Anantadrishti Yoga shala in Rishikesh

In short

Anantadrishti Yoga at a glance

Anantadrishti Yoga is a pranayama and yoga philosophy school in Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh, India, founded and led by head teacher Somashekar, who has devoted more than fifteen years to yoga, pranayama and Vedic chanting. Its Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course runs for 7, 15 or 30 days, starts on the 1st of every month and is taught in person, in English. Tuition starts at $149.

Key facts

Name
Anantadrishti Yoga (also written Ananta Drishti Yoga)
Founder and head teacher
Somashekar, more than fifteen years of study and teaching
Location
Near Moktan Coffee Shop, Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Main course
Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course (not a yoga teacher training)
Durations and tuition
7 days $149 · 15 days $229 · 30 days $349 (tuition only)
Start dates
The 1st of every month (Monday the 2nd when the 1st is a Sunday)
Daily schedule
Monday to Saturday, 07:30–09:00 and 11:30–13:00; Sunday is a rest day
Language
English
Reserve
Enquiry form or WhatsApp; a 20% deposit holds a place

Understanding Anantadrishti in Oneself

Anantadrishti Yoga School is a space dedicated to the holistic understanding of Yoga as a way of life, not merely a physical discipline. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Indian philosophy, our approach integrates Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Yogic Ethics, Bhakti (devotion), and Spiritual Inquiry, guiding the seeker toward inner clarity.

The word Anantadrishti means "Infinite Vision"—the vision that transcends limitations of body, mind, and ego. Through disciplined practice and right understanding, yoga becomes a journey from the finite to the infinite.

योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः

Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ

Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.
Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (1.2)
Somashekar, head teacher at Anantadrishti Yoga, seated in meditation with palms together in namaste in Rishikesh

Meet your teacher

Somashekar

Head Teacher · Yoga, Philosophy & Vedic Chanting

Somashekar has devoted more than fifteen years to the study of yoga, its philosophy and the foundations of dharma.

A scholar of the Vedas, he is known for his Vedic chanting, and for teaching that is precise, disciplined and rooted in traditional practice.

New · Teacher training

50-Hour Advanced Pranayama & Bhakti Yoga Meditation Teacher Training

Seven days of advanced pranayama, bija mantras, meditation, teaching methodology and Bhakti Yoga in Rishikesh, for practitioners ready to deepen their practice and learn to teach.

Dates
2–8 November 2026
Price
$600

All-inclusive: tuition, accommodation and meals

Enquire NowSee the programme

Curriculum & Practice

What We Offer

A holistic spectrum of yogic practices designed to purify the body, calm the mind, and awaken the spirit.

प्राणो हि भगवान् सर्वे प्राणे तिष्ठन्ति देवताः

Prāṇo hi bhagavān sarve prāṇe tiṣṭhanti devatāḥ

Prāṇa itself is divine; all energies reside within it.

Our Vision

Yoga as Consciousness

At Anantadrishti Yoga School, yoga is perceived as a science of consciousness. We emphasize awareness, discipline, and devotion, allowing practitioners to experience harmony at physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.

युज्यते अनेन इति योगः

Yujyate anena iti yogaḥ

That which unites is Yoga.

Union refers to 3 aspects here: What was before union? What is union? And what is after union? Yoga here is not about achievement rather transformation of senses from Duality to Nonduality.

Our Philosophy

Tradition & Wisdom

We draw inspiration from the Shastras like Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Hatha Yoga texts, presenting yoga in its pure and traditional form, adapted thoughtfully for modern life.

उद्धरेदात्मनाऽत्मानं

Uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ...

One must raise oneself by one's own mind.
Bhagavad Gita 6.5

Our teachings encourage self-effort (Abhyasa) and detachment (Vairagya) as the twin pillars of transformation.

Methodology

Our Approach

We believe true yoga begins inside—when breath becomes subtle, the mind becomes silent, and awareness becomes steady.

समत्वं योग उच्यते

Samatvaṁ yoga ucyate

Equanimity is Yoga.
Bhagavad Gita 2.48

Each practice session is designed to cultivate balance, discipline, and inner stillness, allowing practitioners to carry yogic awareness into daily life.

Purpose

Our Intention

Anantadrishti Yoga School exists to nurture seekers, not followers; experiencers, not imitators. Our aim is to revive the authentic yogic tradition while guiding individuals toward their own inner guru.

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं

Na hi jñānena sadṛśaṁ

There is nothing as purifying as true knowledge.
Bhagavad Gita 4.38

What makes the school different

Pranayama is the main subject

Breathing is not a ten-minute add-on to an asana class here. Every teaching day has a pranayama practice, then a second session for corrections and the science and philosophy of pranayama.

Kumbhaka with the bandhas, taught gradually

Breath retention with Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara bandha is part of the course from the first week, with short, comfortable holds that are never forced.

Philosophy beside the practice

The study session draws on classical texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, set beside what you observe in your own breath, mind and body.

Taught by the founder, in small groups

Somashekar teaches the course himself, with corrections every teaching day, in the school's shala near the Ganga.

Check us for yourself

Read independent student reviews on our Google Maps listing and the teacher's profile, and ask us anything before you reserve.

Student reviews on Google MapsSomashekar's profile

Questions about Anantadrishti Yoga

Is Anantadrishti Yoga a real, legitimate school?

Yes. Anantadrishti Yoga is an in-person school with its own shala near Moktan Coffee Shop in Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh, led by its founder, Somashekar. You can read independent student reviews on its Google Maps listing and reserve a place with a 20% deposit rather than paying everything in advance.

Who founded Anantadrishti Yoga?

The school was founded by Somashekar, its head teacher. He has devoted more than fifteen years to the study and teaching of yoga, pranayama, yoga philosophy and Vedic chanting, and he teaches the Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course himself. Students also call him Soma.

Where exactly is Anantadrishti Yoga?

Near Moktan Coffee Shop in Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India: beside the Ganga and a short walk from Laxman Jhula. Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is about 22 km away.

What does Anantadrishti Yoga teach?

Pranayama and its philosophy. The Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course covers kapalabhati, bhastrika, ujjayi, agnisara, nadi shodhana, the three bandhas and antar and bahya kumbhaka, with mudras and bija mantras coordinated with the practices. The 15- and 30-day courses add the nadi pranayamas, and the 30-day course the chakra pranayamas.

How much does a course cost?

Tuition is $149 (₹13,000) for 7 days, $229 (₹20,000) for 15 days and $349 (₹30,000) for 30 days. Fees are tuition only; accommodation is not included, and the school helps you find a room nearby.

When do courses start?

On the 1st of every month, or on Monday the 2nd when the 1st is a Sunday. The 7-, 15- and 30-day courses begin together, so there are no mid-month starts. Classes run Monday to Saturday; Sunday is a rest day.

Is the course a yoga teacher training?

No. The Advanced Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy Course is an in-depth practitioner course in pranayama and its philosophy, not a yoga teacher training.

Can beginners join?

Some prior yoga or breathing practice helps. Healthy, sincere beginners can join the 7-day course. Tell the school about your experience when you enquire, and it will help you choose.

What language are classes taught in?

English. The course is taught in person, at the shala in Lower Tapovan, Rishikesh.

How do I join?

Send an enquiry from the course page or message the school on WhatsApp. A 20% deposit reserves your place in the month you choose.
Teacher and four students in white stand with palms joined in namaste on the Ganga riverbank in Rishikesh

Anantadrishti Yoga School

Where Practice Becomes Prayer, Breath Becomes Awareness, and Vision Becomes Infinite.

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