200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

join 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India - the birthplace of yoga and globally recognized hub for authentic yogic learning. In the Ekam Yogashala, traditional hath and Ashtanga styles in our yoga alliance approved Syllabus have deeply mixed with philosophy, anatomy and teaching function. Under the leadership of knowledgeable & experienced yoga teachers, yoga training provides a life -changing experience in a calm, spiritual setting of the walk. Small groups, personal attention and a balanced yogic lifestyle ensure intensive change. Whether you want certification or personal development, Rishikesh is an ideal destination to start the yoga journey with purpose and authenticity.

Yoga Training in Rishikesh – Why It’s Special

Rishikesh, is known as world's capital of yoga, offers a unique spiritual context that is rare to find elsewhere. Positioned in the Himalayas, and blessed by the Holy Ganges River, it has been a center of sages and applicants for centuries. Practicing yoga here means to immerse yourself in authentic doctrine, sacred traditions and treatment energy in nature. With countless ashrams, calm environments and a deep yogic culture, Rishikesh offers the right environment for focused learning and internal development. This is more than just one place - it is a transformative experience that improves your practice and mindset.

200 Hour Yoga TTC Details

LevelBeginner to Intermediate


Duration23 Nights / 24 Days


Yoga StyleMulti Style


From$799 $1119


Only 14 students per course
Ayurvedic Massage & Extra Workshops
Free Pick up from Dehradun Airport
Yoga Alliance Certification Course Rishikesh

Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, is certified by Yoga Alliance, ensuring we meet their rigorous standards for exceptional yoga education. Upon completion, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance, allowing you to teach worldwide as a certified yoga instructor and even open your own yoga Center.

Best Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh

Soft breath, quiet heart, peace begins.

Ekam Yogashala is one of the best yoga School in Rishikesh, which provides an authentic place for intensive practice and learning. Away from the busy city, the campus is surrounded by green areas and fresh air with open gardens area and peaceful cottages that create the right environment for Yoga practice & meditation. As a yoga Alliance certified school, we follow international standards. So your yoga training not only shapes you as a confident teacher but also opens its doors to teach anywhere in the world. What really sets us apart is a team of our very experienced yoga teachers who take the time to work with you, provide personal guidance and support on the journey. Here yoga is more than a course -this is a self-realisation journey, where you learn to integrate mind, body and soul while establishing a solid foundation for your future as a teacher.

Peacefull Location
Cottage stay in nature
Green & beautifull garden
Organic farming

200 Hour Yoga TTC Fees

Designed for Your Transformation, Certified for Your Future

3 Sharing Cottage Stay

2 Sharing Cottage Stay

Private Cottage

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  • The Early Yogi is Rewarded Book 4 Months Ahead & Save Up to $100
  • Come as Two, Save for Two Group Booking Discounts Available!
  • Free Ayurveda Massage A Healing Treat After Your Yoga Training!

What is Included in Course Fees

  • 23 Days Accommodation
  • Attached bathrooms
  • 1 Pen and note book
  • 1 book Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha ("by Swami Satyananda Saraswati")
  • Pure vegetarian meals
  • Satkarma cleansing items
  • T-Shirt
  • Yoga Alliance Certification
  • Free taxi pick-up from Dehradun Airport
  • One bag
  • Weekend excursions
  • Ganga Beach Acro Yoga

What is not Included in Course Fees

  • Air Conditioner ($100 extra)
  • Flights
  • Pickup from Airport

What to Pack for a Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

  • Yoga mat
  • Sweat towel
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Hat( Specially for Summers)
  • Insect and mosquito repellent
  • Passport
  • Mat cleaner
  • Yoga tops & Bottoms
  • Notebooks / Journals
  • Medicines and Supplements
  • Make up & Toiletries items
  • Power adapter
  • White CLothes( For Opening & Closing Ceremony)
  • Casual Wear
  • Sandals and Walking Shoes

Upcoming Dates of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Ekam Yogashala - 200 Hour YTTC in Rishikesh

Daily Itinerary for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

The essence of a yogi's true identity is rooted in a disciplined lifestyle.

06:00 AM – 07:30 AMThe day begins with classic Hatha Yoga

07:45 AM –08:45 AMPranayama, kriya and mantra chanting class

09:00 AM –09:30 AMIt's time for breakfast to get some energy

10:30 AM –11:30 AMAsana Alignment & adjustment

12:00 PM –01:00 PMYoga Anatomy

01:15 PM –01:45 PMLunch break and rest time

03:00 PM –04:00 PMYoga philosophy class

04:15 PM–05:45 PMDynamic ashtanga vinyasa yoga class

06:00 PM–07:00 PM Meditation & Yoga Nidra

07:15 PM–07:45 PM Dinner Together


Curriculum of 200 hour YTTC

Yoga Alliance certified syllabus.

Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Mantras are a word or phrases repeatedly chanted to call on spiritual awareness for mental peace and contentment. When chanted under the guidance of experts, you can easily relieve stress, eliminate negative thoughts and experience joyous feelings. At our 200 Hour Yoga Training in Rishikesh, we train you in the following mantra chanting with frequent practices:

  • Ganesh Mantra

  • Ashtanga Mantra Prayer

  • Patanjali Mantra

  • Shanti Mantra

  • Gayatri Mantra

  • Bhojan Mantra

Curriculum

What you will discover

Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Mantras are a word or phrases repeatedly chanted to call on spiritual awareness for mental peace and contentment. When chanted under the guidance of experts, you can easily relieve stress, eliminate negative thoughts and experience joyous feelings. At our 200 Hour Yoga Training in Rishikesh, we train you in the following mantra chanting with frequent practices:

  • Ganesh Mantra
  • Ashtnga Mantra Prayer
  • Patanjali Mantra
  • Shanti Mantra
  • Gaytri Mantra
  • Bojhan Mantra

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga refers to stressing your body under a specific set of physical techniques to attain a state of spiritual perfection. Though it has numerous benefits, the key offering is to withdraw your mind from external desires and affections. We at Ekam Yogashala- a Yoga school for trainers, curate customized Hatha Yoga plans that your body can be easily accustomed to. Our practices are inspired by ancient practices carried out by Himalayan Masters. Key asanas we focus upon include:-

  • Pavan Muktasana series 1 (15 practices)
  • Pavan Muktasana series – 2 (10 practices)
  • Centering postures series(5 practices)
  • Surya Namaskar (12 asana series)
  • Chandra Namaskar (12 Asana Series)
  • Standing postures series(10 practices)
  • Kneeling postures series(5 practices)
  • Sitting Postures series(10 practices)
  • Forward bending postures series(5 practices)
  • Backward bending postures series(5 practices)
  • Supine postures series(6 practices)
  • Prone Postures series (5 practices)
  • Fire Series series(5 practices)
  • Inversions series(5 practices)
  • Twisting postures series(5 practices)
  • Balancing Postures series(5 practices)
  • Relaxing Posture series(5 practices)
  • Meditative Asana Series(5 practices)

Hatha Yoga Theory

Hatha Yoga aims to create a balance between mind, body, and spirit. The process to perform all postures combined with chants can get complex for Novices. To ensure that you get the most out of this valuable course, we have included theoretical sessions that explain you science behind the asanas to build a knowledge base in you. This comes in handy when you hit practice sessions. Here’s a brief overview of our Hatha theory curriculum:

  • Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
  • Ancient Scriptures of Hatha Yoga
  • Aim and Objectives of Hatha Yoga
  • Yoga as a Therapy
  • Yoga as Balancing

Ashtanga Vinyasa

    STANDING POSES
  • Samasthiti - Standing still
  • Surya Namaskara (A & B) - Sun salutation
  • Padangushtasana - Thumb to foot pose
  • Pada hastasana - Hand to foot pose
  • Utthita Trikonasana - Extended triangle pose
  • ParivrittaTrikonasana - Revolved extended triangle pose
  • Utthita Parshvakonasana - Extended sideway angle pose
  • Parivritta Parshvakonasana - Revolved extended sideway angle pose
  • Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D) - Spread feet stretching pose
  • Parshvottanasana - Sideways stretching pose
  • Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana - Extended triangle pose
  • ArdhaBaddhaPadmottanasana - Half bound lotus stretching pose
  • Utkatanasana - Uneven pose
  • Virabhadrasana (A & B) - Warrior pose
    SITTING POSES
  • Dandasana (Chaturanga Dandasana) - Four-Limbed Staff Pose (staff means spine, body support)
  • Paschimattanasana (3 types) - West-Back (extended-intense) stretching pose
  • Purvatanasana - Est-Front (extended-intense) stretching pose
  • ArdhaBaddha Padma Paschimattanasana - Half bound lotus forward pose
  • TriangaMukhaekapadaPaschima - One foot transversely facing back forward stretch
  • Janu Shirshasana (A, B & C) - Head to knee pose
  • Marichyasana (A, B, C & D) - Marichya (Ray of light (of sun or moon)) pose
  • Navasana - Boat pose
  • Bhujapidasana - Arm pressure pose
  • Kurmasana - Tortoise pose
  • SuptaKurmasana - Sleeping tortoise pose
  • GarbhaPindasana - Embryo in the womb pose
  • Kukkutasana - Roster pose
  • BaddhaKonasana - Bound angle pose
  • UpavishtaKonasana - Seated angle pose
  • SuptaKonasana - Sleeping angle pose
  • SuptaPadangushtasana - Lateral sleeping thumb to foot pose
  • UbhayaPadangushtasana - Both thumbs to feet pose
  • UrdhvaMukhaPaschimattanasana - Upward facing forward stretch pose

Pranayam Theory

Practicing pranayama helps in strengthening the connection between mind and body. By practicing daily you can bypass multiple respiratory problems as well. But those simple-looking breathing exercises are actually followed by a set of rules including a pattern to inhale and exhale. That is why, before we put you in practical classrooms, we have included a theory curriculum where you learn the correct postures and patterns to get the most out of your time spent.

  • What is Prana

  • What is Pranayama

  • What is breath and connection with the Prana

  • Importance and benefits of Pranayama

  • How to prepare ourselves to practice them

  • Aspects of Breathing

  • Ancients Texts of Breathing

  • General understanding

  • Understand all about nostrils
    & how to activate them

  • Secrets of Pranayama

  • Function of Prana

  • How does prana flow

  • Quality of breath

  • Imbalance of Prana,

  • Retention of breath

  • 6 Sitting positions for Pranayama practices

  • Breathing pattern

Pranayama practices

  • Clavicular Pranayama

  • Thoracic Pranayama
  • Diaphragmatic Pranayama
  • Yogic Pranayama
  • Pranava Pranayama
  • Nadisodhanam Pranayama
  • Bhastrika Pranayama
  • Kapalbhati Pranayama
  • Bhramari Pranayama
  • Ujjayi Pranayama
  • Sheetali Pranayama
  • Sheetkari Pranayama
  • Surya bhedi Pranayama
  • Chandra bhedi Pranayama

Meditation Theory

A body with all power and no concentration futile. Meditation helps you improve focus, and concentration of your mind. Various meditation practices including tratak help you with a sharp memory and peace of mind. We have included advanced meditation practices from Himalayan hermits in your teaching curriculum so that you can impart the best of your knowledge to the pupils.

  • Introduction to Meditation
  • History of Meditation
  • Preparation to Meditation
  • What is Meditation and what it is not
  • Why- How- Where- When Meditation
  • Philosophy of Meditation
  • Meditation Traditions
  • Meditation Scriptures
  • Aim and Objectives of Meditation
  • Sitting Positions
  • How to Sit Correctly
  • Preliminary Practices Before Practicing Meditation
  • Role of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Meditation
  • Correct Breathing in Meditation
  • How to Relax in Meditation

Meditation Practices

  • Basics Foundation Meditation Practice
  • Breath- Mind- Mantra Awareness
  • Tratak Meditation
  • Music Meditation
  • How to Do Japa (recitation)
  • Om Meditation,
  • Mantra Power Meditation
  • Breath Awareness (Anapana)
  • Dynamic Moving Meditation
  • Buddha Walking Meditation
  • Yoga Nidra

Shatkarma theory

Shatkarma falls under Hatha Yoga and comprises six different techniques to purify your body. Post performing these techniques your body gets ready for advanced levels of Yoga. So, it's important to have a strong base to proceed next. Below is the hierarchical curriculum that covers everything from basic to advanced:-

Practices That You Will Learn
  • What is Satkarma
  • Benefits and Risks
  • Who Should and Should Not Practice It,
  • Experiences
  • Preparation to Satkarma
  • Practices After Completing It
  • Nadi Cleansing
  • Jal neti
  • Rubber-net.
  • Kapalbhati.
  • Vaman dhauti

Yoga Philosophy

The great Yogi Vishnu learned all rare Yoga practices from his beloved teacher after serving him as a disciple for a long time. Also, information regarding Yoga is scattered across multiple scriptures. We through our teachers and trainers have curated rare and valuable philosophical concepts of Yoga that could benefit you and your future students in a unique way. Here's what you learn in this chapter:

  • Introduction of Yoga – Origin & history
  • Definition: Raja Yoga, Hatha yoga
  • Indian Schools of thought
  • Types of Yoga traditions
  • History of Modern Yoga
  • Four foundational pillars of human life
  • Introduction to chakras
  • Introduction to panchaklesha
  • Prakriti&purusha
  • Tri Guna Theory
  • Few important Yoga Sutra

Yoga Anatomy

Yoga is an Art and you need to understand the mental and physical anatomies of the body to scale faster and effectively. We have special anatomy classes by experts who guide you through spiritual and physical majors:

  • Introduction to Body and Its Structure
  • Body Planes
  • Anatomical Movements
  • Bones of the Skull
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Shoulder Girdle/ Arm Bones/ Pelvic Region
  • Deformities of the Spine
  • Lower Extremity
  • Tendons and Ligaments
  • Muscular System
  • Nervous System
  • Respiratory System

Alignment & Adjustment

Dislocation of Joints and normal wear up of muscles is what learners fear the most. Since this is a normal state where your body will experience joint injuries irrespective of age and experience levels. That’s why we have scheduled a dedicated program for your correct postures and body alignments. Here’s what we do there:-

  • Sense of alignment
  • Role of alignment in daily practice
  • How to balance prana & chakras
  • How alignment works in 5 koshas
  • Importance of Alignment
  • Different aspect of Alignment
  • To decrease the risk of injuries
  • Increase the movement of joints
  • Alignment based on body regions
  • Upper Limb alignment
  • Lower Limb alignment
  • Torso – Thorax - Abdomen – Pelvis Alignment
  • Head & neck - Alignment
  • Spinal alignment
  • Basic alignment postures
  • How to bring the body in comfortable
  • Basic alignment postures
  • How to bring the body in comfortable
  • How to find balance between body and mind
  • What is the sense of yoga adjustment
  • What is the level of yoga adjustment
  • Why adjustment is needed in yoga asana
  • Role of adjustments in yoga asana class
  • Right technique of perfect adjustment
  • How to apply a bandha and when
  • Exploring the dynamics of each asana
  • How to adjust self adjust in a posture
  • How to adjust others during the class
  • Pre required methods of adjustment
  • Uses of different tools and props to achieve a peak of the posture
  • Body weight management during a posture
  • Safety rules and preparations

Teaching Methodology

  • Components of lesson plan

  • Time management

  • Aspects of individual lesson

  • Different categories of lesson plan

  • Lesson plan for specific needs

  • Characteristics of being a great teacher

  • History of Ayurveda
  • Ashtang Ayurveda
  • Indina Philosophy
  • Anatomy in Ayurveda ( Sharir Rachna)
  • Basic Principle of Ayurveda
  • Concept of Tridosha
  • Concept of Prakruti and Constitution &
  • Concept of Tissues
  • Concept of Mala and Waste Products
  • 3 Gunas
  • Ayurvedic Spices
  • Medicated oils
  • Concept of Ojas
  • Concept of Digestion and metabolism
  • Concept of Srotas
  • Concept of Ayurvedic Herbology- Dravya Guna Shastra
  • Concept of Ayurvedic Pharmacy [Pancha Kashya]
  • Concept of Nidan - Diagnosis of disease
  • 20 Ayurvedic Herbs
  • Ayurvedic Formulations
  • Self Detoxification - The 5 Karmas
  • Biological Clock
  • Rasanayam Herbs ( Rejuvenation )

Additional workshops included in the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training

Want To Learn A New Skill?

Ekam Yogashala provides several workshops during their 200 hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh to boost up the learning experience of participants. These workshops are Kundalini Yoga class, Mantra classes, Iyengar yoga, Yoga therapy. In addition, the workshop about Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Sound Healing and Restorative brings a complete insight of yoga practice.

Kundalini Yoga Class

Sound Bath & Healing Session

Ayurveda Classes

Yin Yoga Class

Restorative Yoga Class

Iyengar Yoga Class

Mantra Classes

Acro Yoga Class

Activities During the Course

YTTC in Rishikesh

Our Accommodation: Tranquil Cottage Stay with Open Garden Area

During the 200 hour yoga training, you will live in a beautiful cottage with personal porch area surrounded by green areas, offering a peaceful escape from the noise in daily life. The open garden area is perfect for morning meditation, quite reading or just enjoying fresh air. Comfortable cottages rooms with triple-twin-single options, clean facilities and a quiet environment make the ideal place to relax, charge and be at the very present on the yoga journey.

  • Necessary furniture
  • Attached bathrooms
  • Both Hot and Cold water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24 hour running water
  • CCTV Security

Sattvic Meal That Makes You Whole

During your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, we nurture your body and mind together with three nutritious vegetarian meals each day. Our food is a structured sattvic plant-based food to develop focus, inner peace, and spiritual growth, and foster compassion. Customized meals are available for vegan and gluten-free needs. We provide balanced food to help every student feel active and refreshed. Each meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner is thoughtfully and neatly prepared and aligned with yogic principles. Sattvic food helps enhance your yoga practice and key qualities for becoming a truly conscious and mindful Registered Yoga Teacher.

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan

Best Yoga Teachers Rishikesh India

During our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, you will be guided by experienced and highly knowledgeable Yoga instructors committed to preserving the traditional and authentic essence of yoga. At Ekam Yogashala, our teachers have refined their expertise by learning directly from revered yoga gurus in ashram settings. This approach ensures you gain a profound understanding of ancient yogic teachings and practices. With their unwavering passion and dedication, our yoga teachers inspire you to not only deepen your practice but also transform your life on and off the mat.

yogi ankit ji

Yogi Ankit Ji

Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga & Yoga Alignment
shadhuree ji, best philosophy teacher in rishikesh

Sadhushri

Yoga Philosophy & Meditation
Yogi Vikasa Ji

Yogi Vikas Ji

Yoga Mantara, Yoga Pranayama and Teaching Methodology
Yogi SHanku Ji

Yogi Shankey Ji

Iyengar, Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga

How To Reach Us

By Airways

Rishikesh is well-connected to all the major cities. Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is only 15 km from Rishikesh. You can reach directly from your place of Departure to Jolly Grant Airport, or you can come via Delhi International Airport. We can send a taxi to the Jolly International Airport on request for you.

By Roadways

You can hire a taxi from the International Airport in Delhi, or you can also book a taxi through us. We can send you across a taxi to receive you from Delhi Airport.

By Railways

You can also have a fun-filled ride on the train from Delhi to Haridwar. Get off at Haridwar station as it is just about 25 kilometers from Rishikesh. It is linked and quite connected to all the cities of India. From Haridwar, you can hire a taxi, and if you want, we can send a taxi to pick you up.

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Rules And Refund Policy of Ekam Yogashala

  • Advance payment is non-refundable but remains valid for 1 year.

  • You can cancel your course at any time with no extra charge.

  • Deposited money can be transferred to another month upon informing the authorities.

  • No refund is provided; instead, the amount can be utilized for rescheduling within the validity period.

  • Respect for gurus is mandatory, and adherence to rules and regulations is expected.

  • Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited on campus.

  • Full attendance is mandatory for all scheduled programs; in case of emergencies, complete information must be provided.

  • Inform the kitchen manager in advance of any changes or if food is not required on a specific day.

  • Class timings are strictly adhered to, and punctuality is required from all students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To become a certified yoga teacher, It is required to join a 200 hour yoga teacher training course accredited by Yoga Alliance . The 200 hour Yoga TTC starts from 1 st or every month at Ekam Yogashala. If you are planning in advance, you can get ask for discounts and preferred cottage stay Enroll now for life changing journey in 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh and become a certified yoga teacher.

200 hour yoga teacher training course is meant for beginners, You can join this course as a beginner but we recommend to our students to have at least 6 month self practice experience. So you can get maximum benefits of this course.
The fee for an affordable 200 hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh usually ranges between $799–$1199, depending on accommodation type. Our course fee includes training, study materials, meals, and your stay.
The 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is a Three week residential course. During this time you will follow a structured daily schedule of asanas, meditation, pranayama, philosophy, and anatomy, while also having space for self-reflection and personal growth.
Absolutely. Rishikesh is known as the Yoga Capital of the World and offers the perfect balance of spirituality, tradition and natural beauty. With the holy Ganges, Himalayan foothills, and a yogic lifestyle all around, it provides the best environment to deepen your yoga journey.
The 200 hour yoga training program includes daily yoga classes, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and guided practice. You also receive study materials, certification, accommodation, and nutritious meals, along with occasional excursions to nearby spiritual sites.
No way. Flexibility is not a requirement. The curriculum is designed to support beginners & Daily practitioners, who focus more on adjustment, awareness and gradual progress rather than physical perfection.
Yes, our 200 hour YTT in Rishikesh is fully Yoga Alliance certified, which means once you complete the course, you can register as a yoga teacher and teach anywhere in the world.
Yes. The course fee covers comfortable accommodation (single, twin, or shared rooms) and three freshly prepared vegetarian meals each day. Meals are designed to support your yoga practice and overall well-being.
No, prior teaching experience is not required. The 200 hour TTC in Rishikesh is beginner friendly, making it ideal for students new to yoga as well as those looking to deepen their practice.
Our 200 hour yoga teacher training course mainly focuses on Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, supported by meditation, pranayama, and philosophy. This combination gives you both a strong foundation and practical teaching skills.
Yes. Our yoga TTC in Rishikesh is certified by Yoga Alliance, which means once you complete the course, you are eligible to register as an RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher). This recognition allows you to teach yoga not only in India but across the world — whether in studios, retreats, or even starting your own classes online.
We recommend bringing comfortable yoga clothes, a personal yoga mat (optional), reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, light jacket, slippers, towel and any prescribed medicines. Study materials and props are provided by the school.