Yoga is the study of the functioning of the body, the mind and the intellect in the process of attaining freedom.
Yoga is the study of the functioning of the body, the mind and the intellect in the process of attaining freedom.
Geeta Iyengar
Studying at RIMYI
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune welcomes Iyengar Yoga practitioners from all over the world for general and female classes.
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- Classes are generally booked a year or two in advance.
- Students will have to make their own arrangements for lodging and boarding.
- Right to admission is reserved.
- Students will not be permitted to the classes if they do not present the acceptance letter when they arrive at the RIMYI.
Pre-requisites:
The student should be practising Iyengar Yoga for at least eight years.
This should include the regular practice of inverted postures, such as śīrṣāsana, and sarvāṅgāsana for 8-10 minutes.
All students should have read the introductory chapter to “Light on Yoga” and be familiar with the terms and principles covered in that chapter.
It is expected that women are to know what is to be practised during pregnancy and menstruation.
Applications:
The application form must now be completed online. You can access the form here: https://rimyi.org/application-form. It must still be endorsed by your teacher before submission. Once submitted, the application will be reviewed, and an acceptance letter along with the schedule will be emailed to successful applicants. Admissions do not need to be reconfirmed; you will be notified of any changes. Students may attend up to six classes per week for one month. The weekly class schedule will be provided upon arrival.
Payments:
All payments must be made online. The total fee for one month is $500 USD. A deposit of $150 USD is required at the time of application. Once the payment is made, please email info@rimyi.org with the following details: the name, address, phone number, and email of the person or organisation making the payment; the date, amount, and currency of the transfer; and the purpose of the payment (tuition fees).
Bank Details:
Account Name: Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
Bank Name: Bank of India, Tilak Road Branch, Pune
Account Number: 050920100010175
SWIFT Code: BKID INB BPMB
IFSC Code: BKID0000509
MICR Code: 411013010
Branch Address: 431-112 Shukrawar Peth, Tilak Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411002
Contact: +91-20-24440848
RIMYI Online Classes:
If you are currently enrolled in RIMYI’s online classes and wish to renew for the next term, please look out for a renewal email from the institute. These are usually sent around one month before the new term begins.
For first-time students, RIMYI has advised that you contact their helpdesk directly at support@rimyi.zendesk.com. If you are already in their records, they will send you a registration link. If not, you may be asked to provide a certificate or other validation. Please contact us if you need support navigating this process—we’re happy to help.
Note:
For any queries about admissions contact:
Kunal Avadhani
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
1107/B-1, Hare Krishna Mandir Road,
Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune 411016
Phone: +91-20-2565 6134
Email: office@rimyi.org
It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.
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