Silent Forest (Sanskrit: मौन , Maun Van) is a traditional Yoga village located near Rishikesh, on a beautiful mountain ridge. Our Yoga center offers short and long-term retreats, 200, 300 & 500 hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), Naturopathy, Ayurveda & Reiki healing. It is an ideal space to explore and cultivate your connection to your body, mind & spirit.
Silent Forest Yoga Village offers a calm & peaceful refuge from the "hustle and bustle" of the city. You will enjoy a natural environment amidst an abundance of wildlife, trees, flowers and Ayurvedic herbs and plants. It is a wonderful place for anyone from across the globe interested in experiencing the Yogic way of life.
Our Teacher
Dr. Yogi Vijay Rayal was born into a Brahmin family and started his journey into Vedic philosophy of Mantra, Tantra, Yantra & Hatha Yoga from the age of 8, as a part of his family tradition. Throughout the years, Vijay continually practiced and further developed a scientific-therapeutic understanding of Hatha and Tantra Yoga. Dr. Vijay earned his Doctorate degree in Yoga & Naturopathy and after teaching in India and abroad, he established Maun Van - Silent Forest Yoga Village, where he is currently teaching the practice of Hatha Yoga, Reiki & Naturopathy for over 20 years.
Our Offerings
yoga retreat
Get a taste of the Yogic way of life. Come for 3, 7, 14 Days or more
yoga teacher training
We offer 200, 300 & 500 hour Yoga Teacher training
eco-living
Live & cultivate the land while practicing Yoga
Daily Schedule
7:30 AM – Mantra Chanting, Shuddhi Kriya (Purification Techniques)
8:00 AM – Yoga Asana Practice
10:30 AM – Breakfast
11:30 AM – Karma Yoga
1:00 PM – Lunch & Rest
3:30 PM – Lecture on Yoga Philosophy
4:15 PM – Tea Break
4:30 PM – Karma Yoga
5:30 PM – Yoga Asana Practice
7:15 PM – Pranayama / Mantra Chanting / Meditation
8:30 PM – Dinner
9:00 PM – Sitting by the Fire
10:00 PM – Resting Time
*Schedule can be adjusted to specific needs of the practitioners
ACCOMODATION TYPES
Shared or private rooms
SHARED double room
₹1500/person/night
ALL INCLUDED (yoga, meals)
WC, shower
PRIVATE DOUBLE ROOM
₹2000/night
ALL INCLUDED (yoga, meals)
WC, shower
5 BED ShareD room
₹1000/person/night
ALL INCLUDED (yoga, meals)
WC, shower
3 BED ShareD room
₹1200/person/night
ALL INCLUDED (yoga, meals)
WC, shower
PRIVATE HOMES
PRIVATE COTTEGE
₹3000/night
BUNGALOS
₹800/person/night
How to get here
From Rishikesh - The most economic way to reach our center is by a shared van from a taxi stand in Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula or Topovan to Neelkanth Temple. Ask the driver to drop you off at Maun Van, from there it's a 5-minute walk. It should cost around ₹200-₹300.
There is also an option to take a private taxi to the center. It should cost around ₹1,200-₹1,300 from Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula or Topovan.
Please contact us before arriving, we will be happy to assist you with getting here.