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.

500 Hour Yoga TTC Details

LevelBeginner to Intermediate

Duration52 Nights / 53 Days

Yoga StyleMulti Style

From$1798 $2570

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Only 14 students per course
Ayurvedic Massage & Extra Workshops
Free Pick up from Dehradun Airport
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.

Best Yoga School in Rishikesh

Soft breath, quiet heart, peace begins.

Ekam Yogashala, your best home to build spiritual strength in the Himalayan foothills. Our yoga center in Rishikesh is a treasure trove for physical and spiritual happiness offering We offer helpful yoga practices, supporting calm and healthy living, and guiding you to understand yourself better. Feel more connected within and meet people with like-minded awareness, and feel calm in a friendly and supportive place. We welcome you to be a part and to experience a balanced life. strong connections and shaped by shared values. Ekam Yogashala welcomes you to a peaceful yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh. Begin your complete yoga journey today!

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

500 Hour Yoga TTC Fees

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3 Sharing Cottage Stay

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$2259 $3,220 (Non AC)
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$2599 $3,713 (Non AC)
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What is Included in Course Fees

  • 53 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

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Daily Itinerary for 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

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

05:30 - 05:45 AMWake Up

05:45 - 06:00 AMMorning Tea

06:00 - 07:35 AMClassical Hatha Yoga

08:00 - 09:00 AMPranayama

09:15 - 09:45 AMBreakfast

10:30 - 11:30 PMYoga Anatomy / Yoga Therapy

11:45 - 12:45 PMAyurveda

01:00 - 01:30 PMLunch

02:00 - 03:00 PM Rest

03:00 - 04:00 PM Yoga Philosophy

04:15 - 05:45 PM Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

06:00 - 07:00 PM Meditation

07:30 - 08:00 PM Dinner

10:00 PM Lights Off


Curriculum of 500 hour YTTC

Yoga Alliance certified syllabus.

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

Additional workshops included in the 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training

Want To Learn A New Skill?

Ekam Yogashala provides several workshops during their 300 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 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

Sattvic Meal That Makes You Whole

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:

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan

Best Yoga Teachers Rishikesh India

During our 500-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

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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