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Awesome place to visit such a peaceful, nice place.
Max Joseph
Haven’t visited yet but heard of it. Will visit someday.
Austin Garcia
This place is silent Forrest and this place use in yog and yogasen
Mike Davis
Great silence and a very beautiful neelkanth mandir present here . Go visit the temple of lord shiva and take some blessings
Colton Miller
Wonderful, magical, relaxing place. Baba ji is a superb yoga teacher and a healer. The whole staff is great and our stay there was pure joy.
Lara Korsic Buneta
I spent three lovley days with Baba Ji Vijay in his ashram. He is a very kind person and fantastic yoga teacher. I will return, for a longer period.
Raylan Castillo
If you’re in search for a deep spiritual experience in surroundings that one can only dream of, this is your place. I’ve spent a few days here (too few…) And felt recharged and energetic. Thank you Dr Yogi Vijay and the team at Maun Van for this wonderful experience. I will be back again for sure.
Danny Moser
Maun Van Silent Forest is a very special place, hidden in a remote hillside just outside of Rishikesh. Dr. Yogi Vijay Rayal is an OG hatha yoga master who provides a solid container for practice, while simultaneously accommodating to the particular needs of guests. Practice is supported by daily Hindi philosophy classes.
Alexander Kennedy
Maunvan Silent Forest is a magical place in the middle of mountain valleys where I was welcomed with open arms. Spend very nice time with new friends. Guru Ji teachings are beautiful and fun. Very valuable classical Hata Yoga classes. If the place calls you, I highly recommend to visit and attend the program.
Merel Li-Ann
Great place
Adrian Lopez
This is osm and I have attached for this place
Christian Martinez
Beautiful place
Henry Miller
awesome
Leonardo Thomas
Best place in Uttarakhand yoga hub
Anthony Jackson
Good
Robert Lee
5 ..Are not enough.. Infinite .. For Guru ji ( humble, deeply kind ❤, so helpful) Another form of God…( मैंने ईश्वर को देखा गुरुजी के रूप में)
Jameson Perez
Maun van is near my Village this place best place
Jaxton Thompson
Extremely special place. I had the greatest experience and would recommend silent forest 1000 times over
Yaelle Schecter
Amazing place. very quiet and peaceful. Amazing guru which is very good yoga teacher that teaches all the ways yoga, meditation and hinduism. Good condition in rooms and great food. Great place to be for a long time
עדי ברשי
Nice place at hight many of pahadi villeges can clearly seen by you from the ganesh hotel at ganesh gufa
Kristian Ross
If you search a peaceful place clothe to the nature to learn and practice yoga and meditation I highly recommend Maun van Yog Village, I spent 10 amazing days there I would be so pleased to come back one day
Clara Fourn
Beautiful, serene spot at the foothills of the Himalayas. What makes it a perfect place to getaway is the Guru-ji! The yoga classes, the philosophy talks, the mantra chanting and the meditations, all make it a worthwhile visit!
Minai Massimova
Beautiful place to stay and learn Yoga. This Ashram gives you a wonderful sense of peacefulness. The courses are really good. And we live all here as a little familly. I would come again !
Arthur MANTES
Silent forest is a Magic place surrender of nature, good food, nice yoga classes and the knowledge of the gurú which make this even more magical. I have spent beatifull days, I Will be back for sure all my love thank you
Julieta Castillo
This place is what called me to India. The Himalayan energy that flows through this location is noticed immediately. Calming and immersed in nature, it’s the perfect getaway from the bustle of city life if you’re looking for a quiet place to fully enjoy the Ayurvedic lifestyle. If you had to select the right place to fulfill a pranayama yogic retreat, then look no further!!
Jesse Downey
This amazing place let you experience yoga as a way of life and not just practice.you will feel at home the minute you step in! The teachers are inspiring and the most professional I’ve came through in India. I recommend anyone who wants to get the deep knowledge of yoga to jump over and enjoy the amazing energy of this peaceful place up in the mountains!!
נועה מנור
I Had an amazing experience at maunvan silent forest. Guru g is a special man who has a lot of knowledge about yogi life and spirituality. The food at the ashram was amazing, always fresh and sattvic. Everybody in ashram were extremely nice . I highly recommend to come stay at the place, even if you have just a few days.
Yael Friedman
A good place for yoga, also for beginners. You can do here kriya, asanas, pranayama and meditation and if you want to dive deep it is also possible to stay long time. U can see improvement in a matter of week and learn a lot
נעם שחר
I spent a few week in Maun Van and it was a wonderful experience for me. it was my forest time learning how to do Yoga an Vijay is the perfect teacher for that. he is devoted and explains things in a clear way. the food cooked in Maun Van was delicious, simple and healthy. the area and nature is peaceful and you can explore it. there’s also a small creek that leads to a waterfall. I’m waiting for my next visit 🙂
עדי מזרחי ADI
Vijay and his team offers you the best spiritual experience, the most detailed, and traditional hatha clases and the meditation are so amazing!! And the place is magical around the forests you feel like a tree full of love and natures all you need for a spiritual and silence retreat
ana laura rojas
Silent forest yog Village is a unique place near rishikesh in mountain a real tradition and amazing Guru ji with ultimate knowledge in every field of Yoga. I like how they cook delicious food in old age type kitchen in fire. Staff is happy and friendly all the time. I liked nature all around so many beautiful birds. I wish to come again and again as i feel home here. Guru ji is great soul and personal. Love you maun van
Ronald Stewart
I was supposed to stay only for 4 days and stayed for more than 2 weeks. This is a very unique and authentic place nestled in a valley surrounded by Himalayan mountains. I felt very priviledged to learn from Guruji about traditionnal yoga and to listento all the stories his has to share about the history of yoga and hinduism. All the people that work and live their have big hearts and I felt very welcomed and cared for. Definitely one of my highlights of my journey in India. I found a home, made beautiful connextions and I will be back.
Dina Bengio
I spent a week at Maunvan, and it was a wonderful experience. Guru Vijay is an excellent teacher and really helped build a personalized programme, which helped me achieve great results in a short time! The setting is beautiful and peaceful, and is the perfect place to come for a short or long time and deepen your understanding of yoga, including philosophy, Kriyas, Asanas and Pranayama. Highly recommended!
Bruce Morris
It is the second time I come to this place full of magic, I was looking for a different experience where I could not only learn about yoga and meditation but also about the Indian culture, in this place you will be face to face with the authenticity of this country. You will be able to observe what it is like to live with a guru in the middle of the Himalayas and all the experience that comes with it. He is not only the coolest guru i have ever meet, but also one of the best people I have met along my journey. He and the people who work here make you feel completely part of the family and give you a space to feel at home away from home. I recommend to anyone who wants to come here to learn Yoga, Guru is very attentive and explains everything in a very simple way. Every little detail is part of the experience and that makes this place great. Forever grateful to have found this place, where I know I can come back every time I want to disconnect a little bit from the world and connect with my being. Thank you Maun van ❤️.
Catalina Sciolla
What I experienced here during one week was way beyond my expectations. It felt like coming to an authentic holistic place where all the details combined created such a beautiful space to develop and be in. 3 meals per day of freshly cooked real food with vegetables from the garden and local markets were delicious. The Hatha yoga classes were incredible and the teachers (Klara and the guru) as well, they provided great individual help. The atmosphere is simple and very relaxed, between the yoga and meditation/chanting classes I enjoyed the nature and the sound of the Himalayas. There was mint, lemongrass and lemons growing in the garden, one could always make a nice cup of tea from that. Purifications (Kriyas) were also an integral part of the daily schedule which was new to me – it played wonders with my body when I needed it. There were also lots of books available about yoga, ayurveda, meditation etc. All in all, this place made me understand what yoga is all about in all senses, and I hope that I will return to Maun Van Silent Forest soon again. I truly recommend this place to anyone that is open to experience the yogic lifestyle beyond just asana practice. I will not forget this experience and thanks for taking care of me so well.
Laura Puskoriute Frydén
Me and my girlfriend spent a week at Muan van mid October 2019. This place is a true sanctuary away from the busier Rishikesh. The nature and the mountains is really the perfect place to practice yoga, to meditate and to reflect. The teachers, Guru Vijay and Klara are extremely knowledgeable and insightful in their teachings. They made the world of yoga so much bigger for me. I’m fairly new to yoga (practicing on average once a week for a year) and I learned more in a week at Muan Van than in the past 12 months. A special thanks to Klara who helped me push through and expand my limits . Other helpful information before you go might be that the food is delicious and you feel amazingly healthy as it’s mostly locally grown. But if you want to cheat, stack up on bars or fruits from Rishikesh as there are no good options besides chips and crackers at the local kiosk. Also regarding books there are lots of options for the topics relating to yoga, mediation, Ayurveda, Kryas and more but for fiction, or whatever you are into, bring your own. All in all I highly recommend Muan Van and the amazing people behind it.
Max Frydén
A unique place, full of charm and peaceful energy. Your stay there is accompanied by the singing of the beautiful forest birds on a bright day and surrounded by green nature around you. At night the song of the birds is replaced by a symphony of the sounds of the forest creatures. All this living abundance, together with the extraordinary soul of Guru Gi and his people will provide you with an unusual experience that can only be had in this place. The guru and the place are so authentic, he takes you into the tradition of yoga, philosophy, his life and much more beyond that. It was challenging for me to leave this wonderful forest that Guru Gi created. So if your soul desires an experience that you will remember forever. come here
Jamie Krew
Beautiful yoga place in the lap of nature.
