My husband and I joined for a morning yoga class. We called the night before and made the arrangements. The class was an hour and a half and took place on a rooftop, covered platform with an excellent view of the Ganges. Highly recommend the class. Far better instruction than a previous class we'd had at another highly reviewed yoga... More

Dr. Mishra evidenced a massive ego from the start. When I was checking out and he asked why, I told him the truth: my room was too expensive for me. A few minutes later we were discussing a subject I wanted to study in Varanasi, and he said that he knew an excellent teacher for it--but then sarcastically added, "But... More

Varanasi is a wonderful city. A city in which you can experience life and death in its purest forms. I would recommend that anyone visiting India should absolutely stop in Varanasi for at least few days and when you do you should stay at Banaras Yoga Mandir. I organized a tour group of 34 people to stay at Banaras Yoga... More

i met peetambar in 2007 at his ashram in varanasi and i and my family and friends have returned to yoga mandir several times since. always the food prepared by peetambar's wonderful wife - reetah - is wonderfully fresh, and meticulously cooked. we have found a place to return to sacred varanasi, where we know we are welcomed, and secure,... More

I stayed in the Yoga Mandir 2 years ago. It made a change from the overcrowded, noisy and dirty Dashashwamedh ghat where I usually stay. I would certainly stay there again. The food was very good and fresh. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. When I needed to get back to the fast and furious atmosphere that I... More

It is with a heavy heart I write this review. I do not recommend Yoga Mandir to travelers, especially to women. It is my opinion that Dr Mishra uses his power and knowledge in an unhealthy sexual manor. His massages are DEFINITLY inappropriate. I am completely aware that an Indian massage is much different than a western massage. I had... More