Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is open to beginners, dedicated yoga practitioners and students who want to become yoga teachers.
You do not need previous teaching experience or an advanced level of flexibility. What matters most is your willingness to learn, practice consistently and participate fully in the training.
The program is designed to take you step by step from the foundations of yoga toward confidently teaching your own classes.

You do not need years of yoga experience to join the program.
Some students arrive with an established personal practice, while others are relatively new to yoga. The training starts with the foundations and progressively develops your understanding of asana, breath, philosophy, anatomy and teaching.
Regular practice before the course can be helpful, but you do not need to be an advanced practitioner to begin a 200-hour training.

No. You do not need to be flexible to join a Yoga Teacher Training.
Flexibility is only one small part of physical yoga practice. During the training, you will develop strength, mobility, body awareness, balance and control through consistent practice.
The focus is not on forcing your body into advanced postures, but on understanding how to practice safely and how to work with different bodies as a future teacher.

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training runs for 22 days and 21 nights, beginning on the 2nd of the month and ending on the 23rd.
Our upcoming Rishikesh 200-hour training is:
02–23 April 2027 — 22 Days / 21 Nights
This is currently our scheduled 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh for 2027.
If April does not work for you, we also offer 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, with upcoming training dates throughout 2027.
You can explore our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala for alternative dates and program details.

The curriculum provides a complete foundation in yoga practice and teaching.
You will study:
• Hatha Yoga
• Ashtanga Yoga
• Vinyasa Yoga
• Asana and alignment
• Anatomy and physiology
• Yoga philosophy
• Pranayama
• Meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Teaching methodology
• Sequencing and class structure
• Cueing and communication
• Adjustments and modifications
• Traditional yogic practices
• Ayurveda foundations

You will also have regular opportunities to practice teaching, receive feedback and gradually develop your own confidence as a yoga teacher.

The training introduces you to several traditional and modern approaches to yoga.
You will practice and study Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga, alongside pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra and other traditional practices.
Rather than learning only physical postures, you will explore how different practices are structured, sequenced and taught.

Teaching practice is an important part of the program.
You will gradually move from learning individual postures and teaching techniques to creating and teaching complete sequences. You will practice giving clear instructions, demonstrating postures, using appropriate modifications and communicating with students.
Regular feedback helps you understand what works, improve your cueing and become more comfortable leading a class.
The goal is not simply to finish the course with theoretical knowledge, but to leave with real experience teaching yoga.

The anatomy component introduces you to the basic structures and movement principles that are relevant to yoga practice.
You will learn about the musculoskeletal system, joints, movement, posture and common considerations in yoga practice.
You will also explore alignment, modifications and basic hands-on adjustments so you can make your teaching more thoughtful and appropriate for different students.
The emphasis is on understanding the body rather than forcing every student into the same version of a posture.

Yoga philosophy is an important part of the 200-hour training.
You will explore traditional teachings including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Yamas and Niyamas, as well as broader ideas around the purpose and practice of yoga.
The aim is to understand how these teachings relate to your own practice and everyday life, while also learning how to communicate philosophical ideas to students in a clear and meaningful way.

If the program is offered through a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) and meets the applicable Yoga Alliance requirements, successful completion of the qualifying 200-hour program can be used toward the RYT 200 registration pathway.
Completing a 200-hour training and registering with Yoga Alliance are separate steps. Students should review the current Yoga Alliance requirements before applying for registration.

A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to give you the foundational knowledge and practical teaching experience needed to begin teaching yoga.
During the program, you will learn how to structure classes, demonstrate postures, give clear cues, offer modifications and guide students through a complete practice.
After graduation, many students begin teaching group classes, private sessions, workshops, retreats or online yoga, while continuing to develop their experience as teachers.

A residential training combines your yoga education with the experience of living within the training environment.
Your training package includes the teacher training program, daily yoga practices, theory classes, teaching practice, course materials and certification, with accommodation and meals included according to the selected accommodation package.
The exact room options, meals and additional inclusions should be checked on the course details before booking.

The price depends on the accommodation option and what is included in the residential package.
Our 200-hour program offers different accommodation options, including private and shared rooms, with the corresponding price clearly shown on the course page.
The fee covers the training and the inclusions specified in your selected package. Travel, flights, visa costs and personal expenses are separate unless specifically stated otherwise.

A residential 200-hour training follows an intensive daily schedule that combines morning practice, theory, anatomy, philosophy, teaching methodology, practical teaching, pranayama, meditation and self-study.
The schedule is designed to give you enough time both to learn and to practice what you are learning.
Because the training is residential, students spend several weeks living within a focused learning environment rather than attending only a few classes each week.

Rishikesh has a long-standing connection with yoga and remains one of the world's best-known destinations for traditional yoga study.
Training in Rishikesh allows you to practice and study yoga in an environment where yoga is part of everyday life, surrounded by the Ganges, Himalayan landscapes, ashrams, temples and an international yoga community.
For students looking for a traditional Indian setting for their first Yoga Teacher Training, Rishikesh offers an experience that goes beyond the classroom.