Yoga Alliance® RYS 200 Registered School
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Deepen your practice and graduate as a confident, certified yoga teacher — guided by experienced faculty in an authentic riverside ashram setting on the banks of the Ganges.
Course Overview
A Complete Foundation to Teach With Confidence
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for sincere beginners and practitioners who want to build a genuine, well-rounded foundation in yoga — not just learn a sequence of poses. Over 25 immersive days, you’ll study asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, and yogic philosophy, guided by experienced faculty who bring both technical precision and a living connection to the tradition.
By the end of the course, you’ll receive a 200-hour certificate from our Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga School (RYS 200), making you eligible to register as an RYT-200 teacher, and the practical teaching experience to lead your own classes with confidence.
Why This Course
What Makes This Training Different
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Small Batch Sizes
8–12 students per batch, so every student gets hands-on, personal attention.
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Yoga Alliance® Registered
Graduate eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 teacher.
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Nature Ashram Stay
Live and practice together in a peaceful setting on the banks of the Ganges.
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All Meals Included
Three wholesome sattvic vegetarian meals a day, throughout your stay.
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Personal Mentorship
Direct, ongoing access to experienced teachers — not a crowded classroom.
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Weekly Excursions
Ganga Aarti ceremonies and local excursions built into your training.
Curriculum
What You'll Study
A balanced curriculum covering all five core categories required for Yoga Alliance® RYS 200 registration.
Subject by Subject
Curriculum of the 200-Hour Course
A closer look at each subject you’ll study across the 200 hours — from asana and pranayama to philosophy, anatomy, Ayurveda and sound healing.
Rooted in classical texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Shiva Samhita — covering asanas, pranayama, mudras and bandhas for overall health and well-being.
- Physical Postures (Asanas): Held longer to deepen stretch and refine alignment.
- Balance & Harmony: “Ha” (sun) and “tha” (moon) — balancing effort and relaxation, activity and rest.
- Gentle & Accessible: A slower pace suited to all levels, including complete beginners.
- Holistic Approach: Encourages a balanced diet, ethical behaviour and mental discipline alongside the physical practice.
A dynamic, breath-synchronized practice popularised by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, built on a fixed sequence (or “series”) of postures.
- Vinyasa: Each movement linked to an inhalation or exhalation.
- Six Series: Primary (Yoga Chikitsa), Intermediate (Nadi Shodhana) and Advanced A–D (Sthira Bhaga) — this course teaches the Primary Series.
- Drishti: A fixed gaze point for each posture to sharpen focus.
- Ujjayi Breath: Deep, audible breathing that builds internal heat and a steady rhythm.
Muscles, bones, fascia and joint movement, and how they apply from asana to asana — so you can practice and teach safely.
- Organs & bodily systems
- Nadis
- Digestive, circulatory, respiratory & endocrine systems
- Skeletal & muscular systems
- Joint movement & muscle function
- The science behind yogic cleansing
The spiritual foundation of yoga — the union of body, mind and spirit, and the path toward self-realization.
- Eight Limbs of Yoga (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras): Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
- Karma Yoga — the path of selfless action
- Bhakti Yoga — the path of devotion
- Gyan Yoga — the path of knowledge
- Raja Yoga — the path of meditation & mental discipline
Controlled breathing techniques to regulate prana (life force) — purifying the body, calming the mind, and preparing for deeper meditation.
- Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
- Kapalbhati (Skull-Shining Breath)
- Bhramari (Bee Breath)
- Ujjayi (Ocean Breath)
- Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)
Shatkarma — traditional purification techniques to cleanse the body and remove blockages before deeper practice.
- Jal Neti: Nasal cleansing with lukewarm saline water via a neti pot — a traditional practice to clear the nasal passages before pranayama.
- Rubber/Sutra Neti: A deeper nasal cleanse using a soft rubber thread (sutra), for more advanced practitioners.
Learn to build a meaningful personal meditation practice — and how to teach it to others.
- What is Meditation & ‘How To’
- Practical tips
- Mantras
- Yoga Nidra
- Chakra Meditation
- Guided practice
A traditional system of wellbeing from India’s Vedic culture.
- Ayurvedic philosophy & history
- Doshas and the elements
- Ayurvedic concepts of balance and imbalance
- Body constitutions & balancing the doshas
- Ayurvedic diet & daily habits
- Prevention and maintenance of health
Three sound healing sessions using singing bowls, chimes and other sacred instruments to support deep relaxation and inner balance.
- Supports relaxation and a quieter mind
- Supports focus and inner calm
- Encourages rest and a sense of ease
- Complements meditation and the overall yoga practice
Daily Rhythm
A Sample Day on the 200-Hour Course
Times are illustrative — your course coordinator will share the exact timetable for your batch.
Full Week-by-Week Schedule
A detailed, day-by-day breakdown of all 25 days — useful once you’d like to see exactly how the course unfolds, week by week.
01Week 11st – 7th
| Time | 1st Friday | 2nd Saturday | 3rd Sunday | 4th Monday | 5th Tuesday | 6th Wednesday | 7th Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 - 07:00 | – | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | DAY OFF |
| 07:15 - 08:30 | – | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | |
| 08:30 | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Fire Ceremony – 10:30 | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Philosophy | Philosophy | Philosophy | Philosophy | Philosophy | ||
| 13:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | – | Ayurveda | Anatomy | Anatomy | Anatomy | Anatomy | |
| 17:00 - 18:15 | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | |
| 18:20 - 19:20 | Meditation | Meditation | Holistic Healing | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | |
| 19:20 | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
02Week 28th – 14th
| Time | 8th Friday | 9th Saturday | 10th Sunday | 11th Monday | 12th Tuesday | 13th Wednesday | 14th Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 - 07:00 | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | DAY OFF |
| 07:15 - 08:30 | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | |
| 08:30 | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Philosophy | Philosophy | Ayurveda | Philosophy | Philosophy | Philosophy | |
| 13:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Anatomy | Anatomy | Anatomy | Anatomy | Anatomy | Anatomy | |
| 17:00 - 18:15 | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | |
| 18:20 - 19:20 | Meditation | Meditation | Holistic Healing | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | |
| 19:20 | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
03Week 315th – 21st
| Time | 15th Friday | 16th Saturday | 17th Sunday | 18th Monday | 19th Tuesday | 20th Wednesday | 21st Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 - 07:00 | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | Pranayama | DAY OFF |
| 07:15 - 08:30 | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Teaching Methodology | Practicum | |
| 08:30 | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Adjustment | Practicum | Practicum | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Self-Study | Self-Study | Ayurveda | Self-Study | Self-Study | Self-Study | |
| 13:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Anatomy | Self-study | Self-study | Self-study | Self-study | Self-study | |
| 17:00 - 18:15 | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga | Teaching Methodology | Practicum | |
| 18:20 - 19:20 | Meditation | Meditation | Holistic Healing | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | |
| 19:20 | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
04Week 422nd – 24th (Final Days)
| Time | 22nd Friday | 23rd Saturday | 24th Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 - 07:30 | Final Practicum | Final Practicum | – |
| 07:30 - 08:30 | Final Practicum | Final Practicum | Final Practicum |
| 08:30 | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Final Practicum | Final Practicum | Certificate Ceremony (10:00) |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Self-study | Self-study | Check-Out Any Extra Night: 15 EUR |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Self-study | Self-study | |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Final Practicum | Final Practicum | |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Final Practicum | Final Practicum | |
| 19:15 | DINNER | DINNER |
- Schedules are subject to change
- Final Day by Day Schedule will be provided before 3 Days of arrival.
Who Should Join
Is This Course Right for You?
- Complete beginners with no prior yoga experience
- Practitioners wanting to deepen their personal practice
- Aspiring yoga teachers seeking Yoga Alliance® certification
- Wellness professionals adding yoga to their offering
- Minimum age 18, with reasonable physical fitness
Before You Arrive
Preparing for Your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Why Train in Rishikesh?
Rishikesh sits in the foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the Ganges, and has been a home for yoga and meditation for generations. Ashrams, temples and the evening Ganga Aarti are part of daily life here, which makes it a natural place to study yoga away from everyday distractions.
Training in Rishikesh also means learning close to the roots of the tradition, from experienced local teachers who live these practices every day.
How to Prepare
You don’t need an advanced practice to join. A regular routine of a few classes a week in the months before the course will help your body settle into the daily schedule more easily.
If you’d like to read ahead, start with “Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha”, the text recommended in our FAQ. Bring comfortable practice clothes, a notebook, a refillable water bottle and a few warm layers for cool mornings.
Check the visa requirements for your country early — our Visa & Safety guide explains the basics. We arrange airport pickup on your arrival date, so share your flight details with our team once they are confirmed.
Days begin early with pranayama at 6 am and close with evening meditation, with one day off each week to rest, explore the town or join a local excursion. Knowing this rhythm in advance makes the first few days much easier.
What Happens After You Graduate
When you complete the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, you receive a 200-hour certificate from our Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga School (RYS 200). You can then create an account on the Yoga Alliance website and apply to register as an RYT-200 teacher.
Along the way, 30 hours of teaching methodology and practicum help you build the confidence to plan and lead a full class on your own before you leave Rishikesh.
A natural next step is to start teaching friends, local studios or online classes. You can also return to Rishikesh later for our 300-hour advanced training and work towards the 500-hour level.
Have a question before you book? Contact our team — we’re happy to help you choose the right batch.
Meet Our Team
Our Teachers in Rishikesh
Vikash Kumar
Ashtanga & Philosophy
Bhupendra Nautiyal
Pranayama
Yogini Vijaya
Hatha Yoga & Alignment
Kushal Bisht
Yogic Anatomy
Yogi Ankur
Meditation & Reiki
Where You’ll Stay
Meals & Accommodation
Stay in comfortable ashram-style rooms just steps from the practice hall, with three sattvic vegetarian meals served daily. Choose from private rooms, budget private rooms, or single occupancy — every option is clean, simple, and built for a focused, restful training experience.
- Private & Budget Private Room Options
- Three Sattvic Vegetarian Meals Daily
- Free Wi-Fi & Laundry Service
Yoga Alliance® Registered School
This 200-Hour program is Registered with Yoga Alliance USA — the internationally recognized standard for yoga teacher certification. Graduate ready to register as an RYT-200 teacher wherever your journey takes you next.
- RYS 200 Registered Curriculum
- Internationally Recognized Certification
- Pathway to E-RYT & Continuing Education Credits
Course Inclusions
Everything You Need, Taken Care Of
- Shared or private ashram-style accommodation
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals a day
- Complete study materials & training manual
- 200-hour certificate on completion (eligible for Yoga Alliance RYT-200 registration)
- Weekend excursions (Ganga Aarti, waterfall visits)
- Airport pickup on your arrival date
Investment
Course Fee & Upcoming Batches
Course fees and upcoming start dates. Contact our admissions team to confirm seat availability.
Testimonials
What Our Students Say
Gallery
Life on the 200-Hour Course
A glimpse of the practice halls, riverside grounds, and everyday moments of training here.
Ready to Begin Your 200-Hour Journey?
Join a global community of graduates who trained with real attention, in a place built for genuine transformation.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
A few quick answers — reach out any time if you’d like to know more before enrolling.