About Us

We at Varanasi Volunteer teach yoga and spirituality. We have 19 years experience of yoga, and also teach Ayurveda, astrology, music, Indian cuisine and language classes. We have two yoga centers overseas, and our society’s name is mentioned in a Japanese & Korean traveling guidebook.

What We Do

Yoga Training

In the Hindu tradition, for example, it is understood as the science of balance and harmony.

Accomodation

We provide accommodation for anybody needing a place to stay while they volunteer or undertake

Volunteering

We are very sure that in these volunteering program you will get unexpected happiness & unthinkable good time .

Restaurant

Bowl Of Compassion is Varanasi Based Restaurant / Cafe, Running by Our Older Boys and Girls

Tour Guide

Kashi or Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world and therefore any house in its by-lanes is at least 500 years old.

Silk & Handicraft

Varanasi silk is world famous & Silk weaving is a manufacturing industry in Varanasi.

Guest Reviews

  • star rating  Morning yoga class 08:00 am was hood experience for me , instructor Somit is fully friendly and well explained each poses and benifits . i really enjoed the class and... read more

    avatar thumb vishal9211
    April 10, 2023

    star rating  Ayurveda Massage Gotten these place is very reasonable price and charity program they run gor street kids it is great ...i saw founder Somit gives yoga lesson too but being... read more

    avatar thumb angelicface111
    March 13, 2023

    star rating  We had an amazing yoga class with Somit! He has practiced for 22 years and I liked his teaching style! The payment is on donation basis going to the education... read more

    avatar thumb amalief830
    February 24, 2023

    star rating  Best Yoga Class in Varanasi - It is the best place I think in Varanasi for yoga and ayurveda because they organize best classes and all are on donation bases . I visited directly here by... read more

    Compass02166485628
    February 17, 2023

    star rating  Lucky me to find this place.vduring my stay i was glad to see lovely kids getting here free classes next time i will join volunteering and yoga session too ...... read more

    avatar thumb Avinashshai
    January 25, 2023

    star rating  I took a yoga class as well as received a massage and henna. Every experience was great. Excellent instruction for yoga, professional massage, and beautiful henna end product. I would... read more

    alexpE5560KP
    January 9, 2023

    star rating  Il You are in Varanasi you have to go Somit home.
    Take your massaie yoga and food dinner here al in one place ... i enjoyed here very much full... read more

    LorisBenfenati
    January 8, 2023

    star rating  Best place is in varanasi for yoga classes it is on donation base and it goes for charity . Highly recommended

    Tonykerala
    November 26, 2022

    star rating  I had a great private yoga class with Somit! The yoga is done on the rooftop which is lovely. If you visit directly you can pay on donation basis (rather... read more

    georgiah514
    November 14, 2022
  • star rating  Yoga , Ayurveda , volunteering with accommodation
    Roof top nice place for morning Great yoga session By Somit ...beside of these Somit provides many classes on donation base and... read more

    Pandyadipak
    November 2, 2022

    star rating  Somit runs an education center for kids that otherwise have no hope, we met the children and it was great to see that some people contribute to society like this.

    shahars77
    October 27, 2022

    star rating  Best place in Varanasi for yoga , ayurveda and reiki I have joined the classes for 5 days yoga twice ayurveda and reiki one session teacher is kind and good... read more

    Kota67853
    October 25, 2022

    star rating  Astrology session has received here in these Institute it is life changing experience for me Mr. Somit and his team explained with solution. Happy to come here and contact with... read more

    AtulHazipur183
    August 23, 2022

    star rating  Really nice person Somit! Great to have experienced this few time here in Varanasi! Good luck everywhere

    Back2forward
    August 22, 2022

    star rating  I stayed 1 week doing different type of yoga classes with Somit and it has been the most amazing yoga experience of my life. After all the sessions, I had... read more

    Q1838WPlidiab
    August 10, 2022

    star rating  Great morning yoga session with Somit. Perfect setting on a rooftop filled with plants. Would recommend.

    George11wilson
    August 9, 2022

    star rating  Somit is an exceptional being filled with positivity. One can feel the genuineness and desire to help share positivity with everyone.

    Adi672
    August 1, 2022

    star rating  Yoga class 2 session and one spiritual tour taken by Somit and the team member of here . good experience....

    Vivekdelkan
    July 17, 2022
  • star rating  Somit was very welcoming and accomodating. We did a yoga class with him, is which I learnt some things that I will definitely carry forward in my practise.

    It... read more

    msloanelees
    July 1, 2022

    star rating  Somit is a great host, he offers a wide range of tours - including the spiritual tour we did this morning & rooftop yoga. He is very accomodating and patient,... read more

    chelseaspiteri12
    July 1, 2022

    star rating  Meeting Somit was a great experience. He is a very kind soul, his beautiful family as well a great part of the house and the lovely environment. At his place... read more

    juancS6443UR
    June 1, 2022

    star rating  We met Somit in the restaurant and had the luck to discover his Yoga School and the nonprofit educational project for children. We had the chance to get involved with... read more

    Martalabuena
    May 12, 2022

    star rating  Somit Guesthouse is more than this! It’s also a social project, which supports and educates poor children in a small class room. Organized and lead by our Yoga Teacher ... read more

    347hendrikh
    March 20, 2020

    star rating  Somit is a very good yoga teacher focusing on the needs of his students. Good explanations! We can highly recommend this yoga class!

    Nayana88
    March 20, 2020

    star rating  Somit Guesthouse is more than this! It’s also a social project, which supports and educates poor children in a small class room. Organized and lead by our Yoga Teacher ... read more

    avatar thumb Kijell
    March 20, 2020

    star rating  Somit is a very good yoga teacher focusing on the needs of his students. Good explanations! We can highly recommend this yoga class!

    avatar thumb AHA
    March 20, 2020

    star rating  We do sunrise boat and fantastic yoga at sandy beach opposite the old city with the local people who are from poor family and even slur area. Somit trains them... read more

    Trip387265
    March 6, 2020
  • star rating  Somit is soooo nice and the place is a good place to come. You can see children smiling here~~
    He treat us like a friend and he knows a lot... read more

    blythe0526
    March 6, 2020

    star rating  We do sunrise boat and fantastic yoga at sandy beach opposite the old city with the local people who are from poor family and even slur area. Somit trains them... read more

    avatar thumb Eric Hsieh (Nima)
    March 6, 2020

    star rating  Somit is soooo nice and the place is a good place to come. You can see children smiling here~~
    He treat us like a friend and he knows a lot... read more

    avatar thumb 瑜庭 張
    March 6, 2020

    star rating  Finding Somit made our days in Varanasi even more special. Trustful, kind and empathetic, Somit has been a friend more than a guide to us. If you are looking for... read more

    63alessial
    March 5, 2020

    star rating  Finding Somit made our days in Varanasi even more special. Trustful, kind and empathetic, Somit has been a friend more than a guide to us. If you are looking for... read more

    avatar thumb Alessia L
    March 5, 2020

    star rating  This place is a love oasis in Varanasi. A guest house, a restaurant making possible a beautiful social project for children.
    I took the spiritual tour with wick and this... read more

    RenatoK_12
    February 28, 2020

    star rating  This place is a love oasis in Varanasi. A guest house, a restaurant making possible a beautiful social project for children.
    I took the spiritual tour with wick and this... read more

    avatar thumb Renato K
    February 28, 2020

    star rating  Somit is one of the nicest guys we have met during our trip in India, his kindness is unbelievable!
    He gave us great information about the city and he was... read more

    220elisar
    February 27, 2020

    star rating  Somit is one of the nicest guys we have met during our trip in India, his kindness is unbelievable!
    He gave us great information about the city and he was... read more

    avatar thumb Elisa R
    February 27, 2020
  • star rating  It's an incredible experience staying with Somit and his family, people with a good heart, super friendly and helpful. They provide yoga classes, accomodation, tours, many activities on donation based.... read more

    carolinafL9595XF
    February 26, 2020

    star rating  It's an incredible experience staying with Somit and his family, people with a good heart, super friendly and helpful. They provide yoga classes, accomodation, tours, many activities on donation based.... read more

    avatar thumb Carolina F
    February 26, 2020

    star rating  Came here by recommendation of friends, wonderful social project ran by Somit and his family, for poor and slum kids, providing education and food. Came for lunch to Bowl of... read more

    Elana_La
    February 22, 2020

    star rating  Came here by recommendation of friends, wonderful social project ran by Somit and his family, for poor and slum kids, providing education and food. Came for lunch to Bowl of... read more

    avatar thumb Elena K
    February 21, 2020

    star rating  We had such a amazing experience with Somit and somit is work i o kind and helpful here and food is great we tour boat tour and market
    Great... read more

    gabrielafP5253ZR
    February 17, 2020

    star rating  We had such a amazing experience with Somit and somit is work i o kind and helpful here and food is great we tour boat tour and market
    Great... read more

    avatar thumb Gabriela F
    February 17, 2020

    star rating  Very kind, and very interesting lesson. If I come to Varanasi again, I defineterly take this lesson again.

    Q9682VW_
    February 10, 2020

    star rating  Great experience staying at Somit guest house. The rooms are the most fancy but you’ve got everything you need and it’s clean. All the staff is very nice, welcoming and... read more

    PaulineB1274
    February 7, 2020

    star rating  Somit is one of the nicest guys we have met during our trip in India, his kindness is unbelievable!
    He gave us great information about the city and he was... read more

    avatar thumb Elisa R
    February 27, 2020

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