Welcome to
Authentic Yoga
Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre in the Heart of the Himalayas — founded by Master Sharat Arora, direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar.
40 Years of Yoga
Founded in 1985 by our teacher Yoga Master Sharat Arora, the Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre was the first Yoga School in Himachal Pradesh. Since that time Sharat Arora has taught and helped over 100,000 students.
“Question why you are pushing your body into difficult postures, as that pushing is causing conflict, enhancing violence and glorifying your egoic self” — Sharat Arora
At HIYC we practise and teach a version of what Sharat learnt in his 7 years of study with Guruji BKS Iyengar modified into a practice that evolved from his spiritual practices that came out of his physical encounters with Goenka, J Krishnamurti and Papaji or Poonjaji making it a unique blend of Guruji BKS Iyengar’s precision with Buddhism & Advaita philosophy.
Upcoming Courses & Training
From 5-day weekend immersions to the full 320-hour Teacher Training. All students begin with an introduction regardless of prior experience.
Accommodation at HIYC
Private apartments and guesthouse rooms at Dharamkot. From ₹400 per night.
Guesthouse RoomRooms with Beautiful View
Spacious and elegant rooms with stunning views of the garden and mountains. Private bathroom and access to sha…
Private ApartmentApartment Water Lily
Water Lily is a beautifully refurbished apartment featuring two cozy bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a modern…
Private ApartmentApartment Wild Rose
Wild Rose is a newly built apartment designed for those who appreciate extra space. It features two comfortabl…
Our Students Love Us
“I attended a 9-day immersion and returned to complete a TTC. The entire experience has been completely life-changing. Sharat Arora assisted BKS Iyengar for nearly seven years and has spent decades refining a practice that is healing and accessible to all.”
“I had the most profound experience at Sharat’s Healing Prana Intensive at the Shanti Ashram. Bathed in silence — an amphitheatre for the busy mind to become still. Sharat’s unique approach touches the very essence of yoga as described by Patanjali.”
“I attended three 5-Day Courses and finally found a yoga centre with professional approach and deep knowledge. The 5-Day Courses gave me a strong foundation of Hatha Yoga on both intellectual and experiential level.”
“Studying 2 weeks at HIYC with Sharat and other teachers was a fantastic experience and foundation for all my yoga since. I still remember many of the details and asanas taught in detail, and include them in my practice 8 years later.”
“This TTC is much more than a typical teacher training. It consists of a 9-day immersion, a three-week intensive at a mountain ashram, and three weeks of teacher training. This yoga course might be a game changer for your life and your health.”
“I was really impressed by the quality of teaching. Emphasis is made on alignment and body awareness. Sharat Arora yoga method is very different from traditional Iyengar yoga and will bring so much to your life if you decide to explore it in depth!”
Ready to Begin?
Join 100,000+ students who have transformed their practice in the foothills of the Himalayas.
