Not a serious school despite the nice pictures
I booked Adhiroha’s 500-hour YTTC and paid a deposit of €791.25. After requesting to postpone my arrival, they confirmed the new date without issue. Later, when I emailed to reconfirm my arrival, no one responded. I followed up on WhatsApp, the same channel we had previously used, but the message was left unread, even though they were actively posting on Instagram. After I left a review about their lack of communication, they suddenly replied within hours through WhatsApp, Instagram, and here. Instead of accepting responsibility, Adhiroha turned defensive and hostile, accusing me of “rushed assumptions” and “poor judgment.” Their tone was condescending and patronizing instead of a simple apology.
A reputable school should understand that international students need timely confirmation and reassurance, especially considering how many scam yoga schools exist. Leaving a paying customer hanging then shifting the blame onto them is unacceptable.
Adhiroha then edited their reply to my review, changing it from accusatory to suddenly “understanding”. Unfortunately, this shift was only for public display: their private messages went from dismissive to bullying, and intimidatory.
When I enrolled, Adhiroha was listed on the US Yoga Alliance website, and its accreditation was a key reason for my choice. After my review, I contacted the US Yoga Alliance directly and was informed that Adhiroha had been removed from the registry in May 2025. Despite this, they still display the Yoga Alliance logo and now claim students receive certification “through a partner school”. A misleading workaround that allows them to advertise recognition they no longer hold. In practice, students pay Adhiroha, a non-accredited school, and receive certification from another school. This is not what was originally sold and, under Indian Contract Law, constitutes a breach of contract.
After my review, Adhiroha escalated the situation dramatically. They cancelled my admission, citing a “violation of their Code of Conduct”, even though that code refers only to student behaviour during the stay on their premises. They then claimed they were entitled to keep my payment despite being the ones who cancelled, which again is a breach of contract under Indian law. Their idea of “non-refundable” seems to mean they can cancel a student’s course for any reason and still keep the money.
Adhiroha later offered a partial refund only if I deleted my Google and Trustpilot reviews. Their messages also contained veiled threats, such as: “Just as a word of advice: if this matter is escalated further to legal proceedings, the implications may extend beyond this situation. We shall submit all relevant details and documentation regarding your conduct to the competent authorities, and it could potentially affect future visa processing for India as well as your standing within the wider yoga community in Rishikesh.”
Such intimidation tactics are alarming and reveal a culture where criticism is treated as disobedience. It makes one wonder how students would be treated once on their premises if they dared to raise concerns.
If you’ve had a similar experience with Adhiroha and are considering pursuing joint legal action for breach of contract, find my review of Adhiroha on Reddit for details.
If you’re researching yoga schools in India, learn from my experience. Adhiroha presents itself as a high-end school, and is one of the most expensive in Rishikesh. But their behaviour does not reflect integrity or professionalism. Their communication is inconsistent, their accreditation claims misleading, and their reaction to criticism highly concerning. Many of their glowing five-star reviews read like scripted marketing rather than genuine student experiences.
I strongly recommend choosing a school that asks for a small deposit (€100–€200), verifying accreditation, and not relying on online reviews or their polished social media image.