Mind Flow Harmony Yoga Academy - Review

I came all the way from Dubai to join the Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course at Mind Flow Harmony Yoga Academy, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.

From the moment I arrived, the team made me feel welcomed and supported. The environment is peaceful, clean, and perfect for deep spiritual practice. The teachers here are truly knowledgeable — not just in theory, but in real yogic lifestyle and energy work. Their explanations of Kundalini, chakras, kriyas, and meditations were so clear and practical that I could feel my practice improving every single day.

The sessions were intense but beautifully structured. We learned breathwork, mantras, energy awakening techniques, and how to teach with confidence. I also loved the morning meditations and the powerful satsangs — they helped me understand myself on a deeper level.

The food was fresh, sattvic, and full of love. The accommodation was comfortable and safe, which really mattered to me as an international student.

Overall, this academy offers more than just a certificate — it gives you a real spiritual transformation. I’m returning to Dubai with a calmer mind, stronger practice, and so much gratitude.

Highly recommended to anyone looking for an authentic Kundalini Yoga TTC in Rishikesh.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (0 Star)

Summary:
I had an extremely disappointing experience at Mindflow Harmony. Instead of a relaxing retreat, I experienced unhygienic accommodation, dogmatic and incorrect teaching, extreme price discrimination, and a toxic, dramatic atmosphere driven by greed. I strongly advise any Western traveler against falling for this scam.

My Main Points of Criticism in Detail:

1. Deficient & Unhygienic Accommodation:

· I was given a room in an external hotel full of fungus, with a dirty toilet and remnants of previous guests.
· The toilets on the school premises were not cleaned for months. The seat and washbasin were in a condition unfit for a retreat and were also used by the kitchen personnel.
· Because my private room was 100 meters away, I had to leave the premises for every single thing—to use the toilet, get something from my room, or bring something back. This destroyed any sense of a retreat and made connecting with people or focusing on learning impossible.

2. Dogmatic and Incorrect Philosophy Teaching:

· The theories taught were wrong. For example, Mr. Gaurav's analogy was incorrect: "The police needs to surrender. Not the thief. Since the thief is controlled by the police. Once the police surrenders, the thief surrenders automatically."
· This story was not his own creation, and his attempt to sell it as his own, shows he is not in control of his own ego, making him unfit to teach.
· My philosophical question on the first day ("Why does the soul (according to him) never suffer?") was ignored with a condescending "I know everything" smile and a "trust me bro" attitude. He avoided any discussion and returned to his routine talk.

3. Unfair, Greedy and Deceptive Pricing:

· The pricing is exploitative and illogical. They charge $900 for 25 days, but asked me for $500 for 10 days. When, after two ruined days, I wanted to book only 5 nights to test if the chaos would end, Mr. Gaurav raised the price to $300 (instead of the proportional $250).
· I was initially charged $80 for 2 nights in the dirty room and 1 day of retreat, highlighting the extreme discrepancy.
· After my decision to leave, the younger brother (Mr. Arpit) overcharged me and ultimately accepted 8000 INR, despite having ruined my two precious days in Rishikesh. For comparison, Rs4000 a night elsewhere would get a hotel with a pool and gym.

4. Unprofessional, Pushy and Toxic Behavior:

· Spy-like Personnel: The staff behaved like spies. Two guys came to my hotel room and rang the bell; you could see in their eyes they were only there for the money. When I said I was leaving, they acted "understanding" but did not bother to ask for reasons or solve the issues.
· Pushy Sales from Hotel Owner: On my very first day, the hotel owner (Himanshu) tried to pushily sell me a different yoga retreat, even calling a teacher and handing me the phone, despite knowing I was already booked with Mindflow.
· Toxic Gossip: Mr. Gaurav then bitched about the hotel owner, calling him "useless" and claiming he offers drugs and prostitutes, even mocking why he was still single. This created unbearable drama and bad energy.
· Dismissive Attitude: When I complained about the room, I was told I had a "better room than other participants" and that the hotel was "new" (despite being damp with fungus). They showed no genuine care for my experience.

Conclusion:
Mindflow Harmony has no idea what a retreat is. The basic requirements—cleanliness, a dedicated space, authentic teaching, and a peaceful atmosphere—are completely absent. My limited time in Rishikesh was turned into stressful days spent finding a new place. This business is driven by money and preys on Western tourists who are intrigued by the culture and less likely to complain. They do not deserve your money or your time. Please avoid this place to save yourself a significant financial and emotional loss.

Amazing place, surrounded by nature. The teachers are highly educated, knowledgeable, and truly amazing.
The food is excellent — even though my regular diet is non-vegetarian, I had no issues eating there, everything was perfectly fine.

Strong points: location, teachers, food.

The rooms are very basic, but I saw this as part of the overall experience.

The people you meet there quickly become friends. Everyone is non-judgmental and comes with the same intention to grow and learn, which creates a truly supportive energy.

I can definitely recommend this place. I chose the Yin Yoga option and learned a lot. It was very effective for someone at a beginner level with a stiff body like mine, and I took a lot of valuable knowledge back home.

Thank you Gaurav.
Jeremy

I finished a 200-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training course with Mind Flow Harmony and would warmly recommend it. The program was simple, easy to follow, well strucutred, comperhensive and well thought of. The teachers, all of them, were exceptional, knowledgable and "on top of their game", living what they teach and preach. The staff was also exceptional as well as the home cooked food. All in all I had a fantastic time and would definetly come back to the school to participate in other programs. Recommended!

I spent two wonderful weeks at Mind Flow Harmony School for a yoga and wellness retreat with Ayurvedic treatments. During my stay, the school was also running a yoga teacher training program, and the yoga classes included in my retreat were part of that training. I enjoyed them so much that I ended up completing the full 100-hour course.

The experience was a little chaotic at times, but in a way that added to its charm. It sometimes felt spontaneous, but always full of heart. The teachers were supportive and shared a wealth of knowledge, and I truly felt welcomed and part of a family.

The group was small, just a few people, which for me was a big plus, as I could benefit more from the classes and receive more personal attention. That said, some people might expect a larger group, so it's good to keep that in mind.

The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere was warm and nourishing. I’d love to come back one day!

I can’t say enough about what a lovely experience I’ve had here. From the get go I was made to feel welcomed and at home. The teachers were all very knowledgeable and supportive and since I was in a very small group, it felt like I was getting a one on one experience that I would not have had the opportunity of receiving anywhere else.
The location is great, surrounded by nature and away from the noise of the town. The waterfall pool right in front is really convenient for cooling off on hot summer days. Yogesh Ji is always there to assist in any way he can. The food is great and the cook/caretaker is super kind. The little tea shop next door has great chai, which is an added bonus!
Where does one begin with the teachers??? Yogesh ji and Chirag ji were great in imparting anatomy and physiology knowledge- I learned so much about how our skeletal system impacts our practice and am super grateful. Mahesh ji made yoga philosophy lessons interesting and applicable to current times, with his anecdotes and detailed explanations, inspiring me to want to learn much more. Megha ji was able to demonstrate every little detail about hatha yoga asanas and gave some of the best adjustment and modification tips I’ve ever received. Nitin ji made ashtanga classes seem so easy and I absolutely loved his humble energy. Shubham ji really took me into myself with his wonderful yoga nidra sessions and made me want to delve deeper into pranayama. Vishnu ji made mantra singing fun and always had the wildest stories to share.
It’s been an amazing month of learning and growing, and I could not have picked a better place to do it! Thanks so much to everyone at MFH, a wonderfully positive experience!!!! (A big special thanks to Santosh for being kind and generous with his time, and of course to Shanti the cat, for being well, a cat.)
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Had such a good time taking part in the 100h anatomy and therapy course. All the teachers made the learning accessible and enjoyable.Yogesh was very helpful and a great host. The location is banging and I would be interested in returning to do further courses. Thankyou for your time!!

Together with my partner we joined the 100-hour anatomy and therapy yoga course. We both loved every minute of it.

You could tell that the teachers have passion for the subject and that they know a lot about it. Not a single question was left unanswered.
I also enjoyed the interactive class structure. There was plenty of room to ask questions, discuss and integrate theoretical knowledge.

The knowledge really helps in understanding each movement in the body and how this relates to mental processes. It definitely changed how I step on my mat each day, with more compassion, appreciation and amazement for my body.

We highly recommend each yogi whether you are a teacher or not, to join this course!

I am very grateful for everything I learned in the last few weeks in the 100-hour anatomy and yoga therapy training. The teachers have a lot of knowledge and transmit it in a way that is understandable and applicable to the practice of yoga.
Understanding how the body works in the practice of asanas has helped me lose the fear of injuries and has given me the confidence to start sharing yoga safely both for healthy people and with people who have different diseases.
The location is idyllic, the training is very complete and well structured, the space is very well maintained and the staff is very attentive.
A training that every person on the path of yoga should course. Thank you very much!
alba

Amazing place