500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

At Ekam Yogashala, 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh covers all levels of yoga practice and teaching. Registered with the Yoga Alliance, this course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the principles of yoga, asanas, pranayama, meditation, yoga therapy, etc. Students receive a complete package of life-changing experiences in Ashtanga Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga.

The curriculum includes in 500-hour yoga teacher training in India covers essential elements of yoga based on the core themes of pranayama, shat kriya, asana practice, yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, relaxation (Yoga Nidra), and meditation. In terms of asana practice, Ekam Yogashala focuses on the asana styles of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Completing the 500-hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh together over two months means you will gain consistency and continuity in your learning path that will set you up for success both as a qualified and professionally trained yoga teacher and as a spiritual seeker, reaching as high as possible a level of inner peace, to achieve serenity and happiness that you have never experienced before.

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Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Our 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is accredited by the Yoga Alliance. The Yoga Alliance sets the standard for quality yoga training. To meet these standards, compliance with them is mandatory to ensure the required study time for the course.

Curriculum

First month 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus

  • Ashatanga Vinyasa Series-1
  • Core principles of hatha yoga practice
  • Structuring and sequencing the postures
  • Backward bending pose
  • Traditional sun salutation series with beej (root) mantras
  • Moon salutation series
  • Sookshma vyayam ( basic & preparatory movements )
  • Standing pose
  • Sun salutation with root mantra series
  • Forward bending pose
  • Twisting pose
  • Inverted pose
  • Meditative pose
  • Kneeling pose
  • Sitting pose
  • Relaxation pose
  • Technique, teaching, method, application, contra-indication and benefits of Asana
  • Point to point full body relaxation technique
  • Yoga Nidra for insomnia
  • Emotional body relaxation
  • Minor and major chakra relaxation
  • Deep causal body relaxation
  • What is pranayama?
  • What are five sub prana in yogic science?
  • What is Ida, pingala and sushumna nadi?
  • What is nadi?
  • Psychological effect of yogic breathing?
  • Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
  • Brahmari pranayama
  • Ujjai pranayama
  • Sheetali pranayama
  • Nadi shodhana
  • Kapalbhati pranayama
  • Bhastrika pranayama
  • Yogic Gesture for stress related problems
  • Internal mudra
  • Healing Gestures for physical blockages
  • Bandha for energy leakage
  • Pranic gestures for awakening energy
  • Importance of root lock
  • Eye mudra
  • Types of Locks in Yogic science
  • Finger mudra
  • Introduction of yoga, origin and its history
  • Principles of yoga
  • What is Hatha yoga?
  • What is Raja yoga?
  • Pancha Koshas: The 5 sheaths of existence
  • What is mind?
  • What is chitta ( vrittis)
  • What is Ashtanga vinyasa yoga? (Eight stages of self balancing and realization)
  • Four foundational pillars of life
  • What is chakra?
  • What is kundalini?
  • Pancha Kleshas ( five sources of pain)
  • Prakarti and purusha ( the observer and observed)
  • What is celibacy and sex in yogic life
  • What are the Gunas, Prakash, Kriya, Stithi (characteristics of mind)
  • Three states of consciousness in yogic science
  • Elements of universe (the process of evolution according to Samkhya Darshan
  • Chakra meditation
  • Kundalini meditation
  • Mantra awareness meditation
  • Breathing awareness meditation
  • Inner light meditation
  • Full moon meditation
  • Workshop on hip opening
  • Workshop on backward bends
  • Workshop on forward bends
  • Workshop in twisting asanas
  • What is meaning of Mantra
  • How to create positive vibrations or energy with mantra yoga?
  • Mantra for wisdom and fearless living
  • 6 specific mantras helpful to live a yogic life
  • Yoic anatomy of spine and its importance
  • Yogic respiratory system
  • Muscular system
  • Yogic joints and skeletal system
  • Nature of lunar and solar energy and neutral flow energy
  • Yogic physiology
  • Yoga safety while doing asana and pranayama practices
  • Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
  • Time management
  • Qualities of a teacher
  • Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
  • Use of voice in class
  • Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
  • Class preparation
  • Step by step class structure planning

You Will Experience

  • Trekking to the remote Himalayan caves
  • Watch the sunrise and sunset beyond the Himalayan peaks
  • Enjoy the local site, and experience the beauty of Himalayan Culture.
  • Experience Ganga Aarti, Satsang, and Kirtan

It will be an opportunity for you to experience, learn and understand the surroundings and about the local culture.

Second month 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus

  • On your feet Yogasanas
  • Seated Vinyasa Sequences
  • Seated posterior stretch sequences
  • On one leg yogasanas
  • The supine sequence
  • The bow pose sequence
  • The triangle pose sequence
  • The inverted posture sequence
  • Meditative pose sequence
  • Viseha Vinyasa karma
  • Surya Namaskar A
  • Surya Namaskar B
  • Full Primary Series:
  • Padangusthasana
  • Padahasthasana
  • Utthita Trikonasana
  • Parivrtta Trikonasana
  • Utthita Parsvakonasana
  • Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
  • Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D Parsvottanasana
  • Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D
  • Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
  • Utkatasana
  • Virabhadrasana A & B
  • Dandasana
  • Paschimottanasana A B C & D
  • Purvattanasana
  • Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
  • Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
  • Janu Sirsasana A B & C
  • Marichyasana A B C & D
  • Navasana
  • Bhujapidasana
  • Kurmasana
  • Supta Kurmasana
  • Garbha Pindasana
  • Kukkutasana
  • Baddha Konasana A & B
  • Konasana
  • Upavishta Konasana
  • Supta Konasana
  • Supta Padangusthasana A & B
  • Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
  • Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana
  • Setu Bandhasana
  • Urdhva Dhanurasana
  • Salamba Sarvangasana
  • Halasana
  • Karnapidasana
  • Urdhva Pindasana
  • Matsyasana
  • Urdhva Padmasana
  • Sirsasana
  • Urdhva Dandasana
  • Baddha Padmasana
  • Yogimudra
  • Uplutih
  • Savasana
  • Introduction of Paranayama
  • The pranic body-
  • Annamaya kosha
  • Manomaya kosha
  • Pranamaya Kosha
  • Vijnanamaya Kosha
  • Anandamaya Kosha
  • Natural Breathing
  • Abdominal Breathing
  • Thoracic Breathing
  • Clavicular Breathing
  • Yogic breathing
  • Nadi shodhana
  • Pranayama & It techniques
  • Sheetali Pranayama & It techniques Sheetkari pranayama
  • Bhramari pranayama
  • Ujjayi pranayama
  • Bhastika Pranayama
  • Kapalbhati Pranayama
  • Moorchha Pranayama
  • Surya Bheda Pranayama
  • Chandra bhedana pranayama
  • Swana pranayama
  • Introduction to bandha
  • alandhara bandha
  • Moola bandha
  • Uddiyana bandha
  • Maha bandha
  • Introduction to Meditation
  • Why Meditation ?
  • Meditation and Brain waves Meditation and its effect on Stress Management
  • Obstacles in Meditation
  • Role of concentration in Meditation
  • Tips for developing concentration
  • Meditation on Body and Breath
  • Om / Mantra Meditation
  • Antat and Bahir
  • Trataka
  • Dynamic meditation
  • Tips for Silence Meditation Practice Japa Meditation
  • Ajapa japa
  • Antar mouna
  • Nada Meditation
  • The relaxation postures
  • Stillness
  • Basic Relaxation
  • Tension Relaxation
  • Full Body Relaxation
  • Effects of Pranayama in Respiratory System
  • Effects of Yoga practice and Nauli in Digestive system
  • Muscular and Skeletal system with advance postures
  • Anatomy of Pelvic griddle and spine
  • Nadis-The Energy Channel
  • Prana and Nervous system
  • Kundalini Shakti
  • Chakra
  • Panchakosha
  • Therapeutic Applications of Yoga Postures and How to avoid injury in class
  • Digestive system
  • Respiratory System
  • Circulatory System
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Organs Bodily systems
  • Chapter no 1st
  • Chapter no 2nd
  • Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya
  • Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
  • Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara
  • Om sahana vavatu
  • Hare rama Hare Krishna
  • Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra Yogena Cittasya
  • Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha
  • Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva
  • Introduction of Mudras
  • Jnana & Chin mudra
  • Yoni mudra
  • Bhairava mudra
  • Hridaya mudra
  • Khechari Mudra
  • Nasikagra mudra
  • Shambhavi mudra
  • Introduction to shatkarma
  • Jalaneti Satkarma (Nasal cleansing with salty water)
  • Rubber neti (Nasal cleansing with a rubber string)
  • Agnisar Kriya
  • Nauli Kriya
  • Shathkarma
  • Therapeutical Effects of Shathkarma
  • Kati Vasti Tridosha (Explanation of Tridosha)
  • Food Habits as per Tridosha
  • Nadi Parikshan
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Respiratory Diseases-
  • Diseases related to Respiration
  • Yog Nidra
  • Pranayama and its effects
  • Eyes diseases
  • Heart diseases
  • Heart opening Session
  • Video session on Awakening of Kundalini
  • Demonstration
  • Alignment
  • Instructions
  • Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
  • Time management
  • Qualities of a teacher
  • Principles of demonstrating, observation,
  • assisting,
  • correcting
  • Use of voice in class
  • Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
  • Class preparation
  • Step by step class structure planning.
  • Written Test
  • Asana Practical Test
  • Attendance
  • Performance
  • Behaviour

A Day as a Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Trainee

Time

05:30 - 05:45 AM

Activity

Wake Up

Time

05:45 - 28:00 AM

Activity

Morning Tea

Time

28:00 - 07:45 AM

Activity

Classical Hatha Yoga

Time

07:45 - 01:00 AM

Activity

Pranayama

Time

01:00 - 10:30 AM

Activity

Breakfast

Time

10:30 - 11:30 PM

Activity

Yoga Anatomy

Time

11:45 - 12:45 PM

Activity

Mantra Chanting

Time

01:00 - 02:00 PM

Activity

Lunch

Time

02:00 - 03:00 PM

Activity

Rest

Time

03:00 - 04:00 PM

Activity

Yoga Philosophy

Time

04:15 - 05:45 PM

Activity

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Time

28:00 - 07:00 PM

Activity

Meditation

Time

07:30 - 08:00 PM

Activity

Dinner

Time

10:00 PM

Activity

Lights Off

Time

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Activity

First sunday - World famous Ganga Aarti visit

Time

5:00am – 9:00am

Activity

Second Sunday - Sunrise visit in the himalayas

Time

10:00am – 1:00pm

Activity

Third Sunday - Neer water fall visit

Time

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Activity

Fourth Sunday - Hare Rama Hare Krishna Kirtan

Upcoming Events

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Private Room

USD 2,599


USD 3,713

Sharing Room

USD 2,259


USD 3,228

What is Included in Course Fees

  • 28 Days Accommodation
  • 1 book Yoga Mala ("by k. Pattabhi Jois")
  • 1 Pen and note book
  • Attached bathrooms
  • 1 book Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha ("by Swami Satyananda Saraswati")
  • Pure vegetarian meals
  • Satkarma cleansing items
  • T-Shirt
  • Yoga Alliance Certification
  • One bag
  • River rafting

What is not Included in Course Fees

  • Air Conditioner ($100 extra)
  • Flights
  • Pickup from Delhi Airport
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Ekam Yogashala
Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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Ekam Yogashala
Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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USD 2,259

Ekam Yogashala
Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192

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The yoga diet is based on purification and healing mechanisms, thereby rejuvenating the novice yogi. The nutrition provided by Ekam Yogashala prepares one's physique to increase flexibility and endurance for intense yoga practice. You will be served 3 yoga and nutritious meals every day. The school prepares healthy and tasty meals and brainstorms while cooking in a comfortable environment. The following dietary requirements are met:

  • A Vegetarian
  • Vegan and gluten-free
  • Other dietary requirements upon request

During 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, you will stay in clean rooms at Ekam Yogashala. Located in the mountains of Rishikesh, our training centre features a yoga studio, dining area, relaxation area, beautiful rooftop, and free WIFI. The local market is 300 to 400 meters from the yoga school. Ekam Yogashala offers both private and shared rooms depending on the student's needs.
Friends and relatives of students can also stay in the ashram by renting separate rooms. they are not allowed to share the Yogi's room

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

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How to get to Ekam Yogashala Centre to get the best 500-hour yoga teacher training?

By Air:

The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport (approx. 35 km) and another international airport is New Delhi Airport (250 km from Rishikesh). Both airports have easy access to taxis and buses.

By train:

The nearest railway station is Haridwar (about 25 km). Also, Haridwar is connected to many major cities in India like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Lucknow. You can also book a taxi to school if you get off at Haridwar station

By Car/Bus/Taxi:

Rishikesh has an excellent road network to all cities in India. Private and government buses and taxis are available in many cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you do not require any experience before joining the Yoga Teacher training course. But you should be aware of yoga and have a little idea about the same. Practicing yoga a few months before the training is advisable.

Yes, with the certificate of the RYT 200, 300 OR 500 you would be eligible to teach yoga anywhere in the world, and get registered with the Yoga Alliance USA. The Yoga Alliance USA is a very reputed organization to get registered as a professional yoga teacher.
The Yoga Teacher Training course is designed in a way that you would find yourself going deeper into your practice with each passing day. Each form and style of yoga is taught in detail and with great precision.
Apply for the course by filling the short application form and deposit the advance fee of USD 200 which would ensure your spot in the batch. You can avail early bird discount by booking your seat 2 months prior to the starting date of the course, and you will be eligible for last-minute discount if you book your seat 10 days prior to the starting date of the course.
Advance payment of course fees is non-refundable. In case of an emergency, Advance fees can be transferable for other Yoga training courses.
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