200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Train in the birthplace of yoga itself — a complete, internationally certified path to becoming a confident, qualified yoga teacher.
🇮🇳 3 weeks On the Banks of the Ganges → Yoga Capital of the World.
YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
A training for those drawn to history, nature and river light.
-Start as a student. End as a teacher, or just someone who knows their practice better.
Our 200-hour program is the full Yoga Alliance International curriculum, delivered where it was first formalized — on the banks of the sacred Ganges, in the town that has drawn yogis and seekers for centuries. Three weeks gives you the time a 100-hour course can’t enough repetition to actually absorb sequencing, enough supervised practice teaching to find your voice in front of a room, and enough study to move from “I understand this” to “I can explain this to someone else.”
Days follow traditional ashram rhythms — early rises, disciplined daily practice, evenings in satsang or by the river. This isn’t a curriculum built elsewhere and brought here; it’s taught inside the tradition that produced it, by teachers trained in that same lineage.
Certification is RYS 200 through Yoga Alliance International, recognised worldwide — the credential most studios and Yoga Alliance–affiliated schools expect from a lead teacher.
Course highlight
Who This Course Is For
About this Teaching Training
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY ?
The same core Yoga Alliance curriculum, taught by our senior faculty
Our curriculum offers a wealth of powerful courses designed to equip you with the essential skills and insights needed to teach and strengthen your personal practice! Nine modules carried across every Ganesha Yoga Shala location, from posture and breath to philosophy, anatomy, and the practicum of teaching itself.
01
Traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa
Daily practices covering beginner to intermediate Postures and Primary to Intermediate series.Intro to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Ancestry of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. By the end of the course you will learn full primary series.
02
Traditional Hatha Yoga
A comprehensive range of asana categories: Intermediate to advance levels of Standing Postures, Backbends, Forward bends Hand Balancing Postures, Twisting Postures,Hip Opening drills & postures, Inversions like variations of headstand, Scorpion, Pinchmayurasana, Handstand.
03
Alignment & Adjustments
Learn how to safely and effectively adjust students, offer modifications, and read
bodies in real time.
04
Pranayama & Meditation
Breath techniques to calm the mind and deepen awareness of the subtle body: Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Kapalabhati, Surya & Chandra
Bhedi
Multiple meditation styles: Yoga Nidra, Trataka (candle-gazing), Japa and mantra meditation. Meditation postures, mudras, and drishti (gaze points).
05
Shatkarma
Jala Neti and Sutra Neti (nasal cleansing techniques) Kapalbhati, Trataka and other purification practices. Understanding the role of cleansing in preparing the body for deeper practice.
06
Yoga Philosophy & Patanjali's Sutras
In-depth study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita.The Four
Stages of Life (Ashramas) and Four Goals of Life (Purusharthas). The traditional paths of yoga: Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, Raja, Hatha, and Mantra Yoga. Application of ancient philosophy to modern teaching and daily life.
07
Anatomy & Physiology
This will cover how systems in the body impact movement, including: Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Digestive System. The functional anatomy of safe sequencing and injury prevention. Understanding alignment and muscle engagement in real postures.
08
Mantra Chanting & Sanskrit
Correct pronunciation and the meaning behind traditional mantras.Core chants including the Gayatri Mantra, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, and opening/closing
invocations. Essential Sanskrit terminology every teacher should know.
09
Teaching methodoly & practicum
Everything from sequencing and cueing, to the management of your classroom with real students and supervised teaching practice.
Why India ? Why Rishikesh ?
The Yoga Capital
Rishikesh has drawn teachers and seekers for generations — the town most schools trace their lineage back to.
A Day in India
A Typical Day at Our Yoga Teacher Training
A balanced rhythm of practice, study, self-reflection and rest designed to support your personal transformation.
Rest days and excursions replace this rhythm once a week
Once a week, this rhythm might be set aside for sound healing session and trataka meditation.
Morning
Kriyas, Pranayama & Meditation
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Breakfast
Self-study, reading, journaling
Philosophy / anatomy
Afternoon
Lunch, Free time
Hatha yoga, Alignment / posture clinic
Evening
Mantra Chanting / Yin Yoga / Meditation
Dinner, Bedtime & Rest
Pricing & accommodation
Your Practice Is Waiting
All packages include tuition, meals, trip and course materials — choose the room type that suits you.
Spaces are limited to keep our groups intimate and personal.
Accommodation & Food
Discover where you will stay and practice?
Stay in a peaceful sanctuary where mindful living, nourishing cuisine, and inspiring spaces invite you to slow down, reconnect, and simply be.
During your stay, you’ll enjoy thoughtfully designed accommodation, homemade healthy meals, and peaceful surroundings that support rest, movement, and meaningful connection.
Accomodation
Tucked in the heart of Rishikesh, offers clean, comfortable, and affordable stays for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re here to chase the sunrise over the ghats, dive into a yoga retreat, or simply unwind by the river, our rooms are designed to give you a peaceful base without breaking your budget.
Choose from private en-suite rooms, shared twin rooms, or comfortable dormitories, all equipped with essential amenities, including a private bathroom, hot shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, ceiling
Nourishing Sattvic Cuisine
Good food is part of the practice too. We serve meals made fresh daily — a light, energizing breakfast after your morning asana session, a warm cup of chai between classes, or a wholesome plate to refuel after a day of stillness and movement. Our menu blends Indian, continental, and with plenty of options that keep the body light and the mind clear.
Our kitchen keeps things simple, fresh, and 100% vegetarian — cooked the way local families in the hills make it. No shortcuts, no packaged sauces, just real ingredients prepared with care.
Why Train With Us
A Certification That Travels With You
Our RYT 200 meets Yoga Alliance International standards, so wherever you end up teaching — a studio, a retreat, your own classes — the credential holds up.
Built to Make You a Teacher, Not Just a Practitioner
Postures are only part of it. You'll leave with real grounding in philosophy, anatomy, breathwork, and the actual skill of leading a room.
Small Enough to Actually Be Seen
Capped at 15 students, with direct feedback and mentorship throughout — not a lecture hall you disappear into.
Rishikesh Itself Does Some of the Teaching
Training on the banks of the Ganges, in the town yoga radiates outward from, shapes the experience as much as the curriculum does.
Good to know
What's Included ?
Details and information about your TTC inclusions & exclusions in Rishikesh !
→ Tuition & Yoga Alliance (RYS 200) certification
→ Accommodation for the full course duration
→ Three sattvic / vegetarian meals daily
→ Course manual & study materials
→ One weekend excursion to local temple
→ Welcome & farewell ceremony
→ Two Sound Healing Sessions
→ Kirtan Ceremony
⊗ International & domestic flights
⊗ Visa fees
⊗ Personal expenses & shopping
⊗ Airport drop transfers (available on request)
⊗ Additional spa or massage treatments.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate from Yoga Alliance International certification.
Please note: this program is designed as a foundational, personal-growth course. It is not, by itself, a professional teaching qualification. Many students choose to continue toward the full 200-hour certification after completing this course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of coursework, assessments, and teaching practicum, graduates receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, recognized by Yoga Alliance International as RYT 200 — a globally respected credential valid in more than 160 countries.
This certification qualifies you to:
- Register as a Yoga Alliance International RYT 200 teacher
- Apply for teaching positions at studios, gyms, and wellness retreats worldwide
- Obtain professional liability insurance as a certified instructor
- Continue your education toward advanced certifications (300-hour, RYT 500).
Please note: this program is designed as a foundational, personal-growth course. It is not, by itself, a professional teaching qualification. Many students choose to continue toward the full 200-hour certification after completing this course.
Assessment & Evaluation
Throughout the course, students are assessed through:
- Written examinations covering philosophy, anatomy, and yogic theory
- Practical teaching performance and supervised class delivery
- Attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct
- The goal of assessment isn’t just to test knowledge — it’s to help you become a confident, responsible, well-prepared teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation ranges from shared twin rooms to private rooms, all within walking distance of the shala. See the pricing section below for full details.
A basic, consistent practice is recommended, but this training is designed for sincere beginners through experienced practitioners alike. Our teachers work with you at your level.
On successful completion you’ll be certified as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance India, allowing you to teach and register internationally.
Yes — many students arrive a few days early or stay on afterward. Let us know when you apply and we’ll help arrange extended accommodation.
Comfortable practice clothing, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and an open mind. A detailed packing list is sent after enrollment.
Your RYT 200 certification is the standard qualification required to obtain liability insurance and apply for teaching positions. That said, building confidence and a teaching career also takes continued practice and experience — the practicum gives you a strong head start.
Our core curriculum focuses on Ashtanga Vinyasa & Hatha — once mastered, you’ll have the foundational blueprint to confidently teach general asana classes of many styles.
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Prepare :
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Arrive & Transform :
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Three weeks to become a certified teacher, inside and out. Spaces are limited to keep our groups small and personal — reach out to check availability and reserve your mat.