Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust

What Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust does

Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust (PYPT) is a Glasgow-based UK non-profit charitable trust established in 2006 to promote yoga and Ayurveda in the UK. It is affiliated with the broader Patanjali Yog Peeth movement founded by Swami Ramdev in India, though it operates as an independent UK entity governed by trustees including Sunita Poddar. The organization runs free community yoga classes, certified teacher training programs, personal development weekends, and an annual Haridwar wellness retreat, with events held in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Reading, Leicester, and Glasgow.

The core offerings span three product lines: community education (free classes and workshops based on the eight limbs of yoga — Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi), paid certification (Assistant Yoga Teacher Training at £251, Self Development at £151, Refresher at £125, plus Level 3 and online Level 1, certified by India's Ministry of Ayush), and retail/e-commerce (Coronil Tablets at £12 and Yog Science 34-DVD pack at £50). Distribution is omnichannel: physical classes at Hindu temples and community centers, online training courses, an e-commerce storefront, ticketed retreats in India, and live broadcasts on Aasta TV during International Yoga Day.

PYPT is funded through a mix of donations, paid training fees, product sales, and retreat revenue, with no external institutional backing or parent company. Its GTM is community- and event-led: free classes and high-profile events (International Yoga Day, personal development weekends) serve as top-of-funnel acquisition, converting participants into paid certification and retreat customers. The technology footprint is minimal — Squarespace website, Eventbrite/Ticket Tailor ticketing, Google Calendar integration — and the organization runs on a lean 10-person team.

Name

Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust

Legal name

Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust

Website

https://pypt.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust is a Glasgow-based non-profit charitable trust, established in 2006 and affiliated with Swami Ramdev's Patanjali movement, that offers free community yoga classes, Ministry of Ayush-certified teacher training, Ayurvedic product sales, and wellness retreats to UK consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yoga Education and Wellness Services

akta.pro primary industry

Private 1:1 Yoga/Pilates & Small-Group Sessions (HSADACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Meditation Apps, Digital Courses & Online Communities (HSADAJAH), Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA), Private Wellness & Retreat Experiences (Personalized Spa, Yoga, Healing) (THAJALAI), Ayurveda & Traditional Healing (Ayurvedic Retreats, Panchakarma, Herbal Therapies) (THAJAHAE)

Keywords

• Yoga teacher training
• Community yoga classes
• Ayurvedic wellness programs
• Wellness retreats
• Yoga certification programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: As a non-profit organization, PYPT accepts donations from the public to support free yoga classes and community wellness programs.
2. Product Sales: Sale of yoga and wellness products through the online store including Coronil Tablets (herbal immunity supplement) at £12-15 and Yog Science DVD packs at £50.
3. Teacher Training Programs: Revenue from paid certification programs including Assistant Yoga Teacher Training (£251), Self Development courses (£151), Refresher courses (£125), and Level 3 training in India.
4. Wellness Retreats: Paid wellness retreats including Haridwar Wellness Retreat (December 3-11) which includes accommodation, meals, treatments, and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

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Core offering

Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust (PYPT) is a UK non-profit charitable trust that delivers free community yoga classes across multiple UK cities, paid Ministry of Ayush-certified yoga teacher training programs (Levels 1-3), personal development weekends, and annual wellness retreats at Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar in India. It also sells Ayurvedic wellness products including Coronil Tablets and a Yog Science 34-DVD training pack through its online store.

Product overview

Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust (PYPT) operates as a non-profit organization offering yoga education, wellness programs, and Ayurvedic products. The core service portfolio includes free yoga classes, certified yoga teacher training programs (Levels 1-3), personal development weekends, and wellness retreats in Haridwar, India. Retail offerings through the online store include Coronil Tablets (herbal immunity supplement) and the Yog Science DVD training series. The organization also hosts community events including International Yoga Day celebrations across multiple UK cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coronil Tablets Herbal immunity boosting supplement containing 60 vegan tablets formulated with Ashwagandha, Tulsi, and Giloy, developed by Patanjali Ayurvedic experts to support immune system and respiratory health. Sold at £12.00 (sale price) versus £15.00 original.
• Yog Science: The Complete Therapeutic Science - 34 DVD Pack Comprehensive 34-DVD training series designed for yoga teachers, providing complete guidance from Swami Ramdev on Ayurvedic yoga skills and ancient traditions to lead and grow yoga communities. Priced at £50.00.
• Assistant Yog Teacher Training Weekend Ministry of Ayush-certified yoga teacher training program enabling participants to become official PYPT Assistant Yoga Teachers. Priced at £251.00 for the full certification program.
• Self Development Weekend Personal development weekend program supporting the certification progression pathway. Priced at £151.00.
• Refresher Course Refresher course for certified yoga teachers, supporting continued certification maintenance. Priced at £125.00.
• Free Community Yoga Classes Free yoga classes held at temples, community centers, and event venues across UK cities including London (Wembley, Hayes), Birmingham, Leeds, Reading, Leicester, and Glasgow, designed to remove financial barriers to wellness access for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Haridwar Wellness Retreat Premium wellness retreat at Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar, India, including accommodation, meals, Ayurvedic treatments, and training under Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna. Held annually, including December 3-11 sessions.
• International Yoga Day Events and Personal Development Weekends Large-scale free community events celebrating International Day of Yoga and Personal Development Weekends, held across multiple UK cities annually with free admission and meals/refreshments provided.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Movement for Modern Life: UK-based online yoga and meditation platform offering subscription-based classes and teacher training. Comparable as a UK yoga instruction provider with paid digital training, but leaning more digital-first than PYPT's community venue model.
• Down Dog Yoga App: Subscription-based yoga and meditation app generating personalized sequences. Comparable as a yoga instruction product serving the same consumer base, but with a fully digital delivery model competing against PYPT's in-person training.
• Yoga with Adriene: One of the world's largest free online yoga platforms with millions of YouTube subscribers. Comparable as a free community-driven yoga offering competing for the same UK consumer attention, but with a digital-first delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Patanjali Ayurved Limited: Indian FMCG and Ayurveda giant co-founded by Acharya Balkrishna, the spiritual figure whose teachings underpin PYPT's curriculum. Comparable as the parent Patanjali ecosystem supplying Ayurvedic products (Coronil) and brand authority to PYPT.
• Bikram Yoga: Global hot yoga brand with franchised studios and standardized teacher training. Comparable as a globally branded yoga training system with a strong certification pathway, though operating on a commercial franchise model.
• Triyoga: One of the UK's largest dedicated yoga studio chains, offering drop-in classes, teacher training, and workshops. Comparable as a UK yoga brand but operates as a commercial business rather than a non-profit trust.
• Hotpod Yoga: UK yoga studio chain specializing in hot yoga classes with a growing franchise model. Comparable as a UK yoga brand offering paid classes and teacher training, but as a commercial operator rather than a community non-profit.

Direct peers

• Isha Foundation (UK): UK presence of Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, offering yoga and meditation programs, teacher training, and retreats. Strongly comparable as a global spiritual movement's UK arm delivering free community classes alongside paid certifications and immersive retreats.
• Sadhguru / Isha Yoga Centre: Isha Yoga operates structured yoga teacher training, meditation, and Ayurveda programs globally. Comparable as a spiritual movement delivering certified yoga training and wellness retreats with a centralized leadership-driven brand model.
• Art of Living (UK): UK arm of the Art of Living Foundation, a non-profit offering yoga, meditation, and breathwork programs. Directly comparable as a UK-registered charity operating free community classes, paid teacher training, and wellness retreats with a similar South Asian spiritual movement heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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