100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Who the 100-Hour Course Suits Best

The 100-hour course is a good fit if you have around two weeks free and want a structured, immersive start to teacher training. It covers the same foundations as the first half of our 200-hour program, at the same pace and with the same teachers.

It also suits practitioners who are not yet sure they want to teach. You deepen your own practice now, and decide later whether to continue towards a full teaching qualification.

Batches are kept to 8–12 students, so teachers can adjust postures, answer questions in detail and follow your progress from the first class to the last. This makes the course just as suitable for complete beginners as for regular practitioners who want to refine their alignment and understand the reasons behind each practice, rather than simply following a sequence.

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 focus on practice away from everyday distractions.

Studying here also means learning close to the roots of the tradition, from experienced local teachers who live these practices every day, in a small group where every student is seen and supported.

Life at the Ashram

During the course you live at our ashram in Rishikesh, in simple, clean rooms a short walk from the practice hall. Three sattvic vegetarian meals are served each day, so you can give your full attention to practice and study.

Living together in the ashram creates a supportive rhythm: you practise, eat and study with the same small group, and this shared routine quickly becomes one of the most supportive parts of the experience.

The course also includes one excursion — a sunrise trek to Kunjapuri temple and the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the river — giving you a chance to see more of Rishikesh beyond the ashram.

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 you arrive will help your body settle into the daily schedule more easily.

Days begin early with pranayama and close with evening meditation, so it helps to start going to bed and waking a little earlier in the week before the course.

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 for international students.

Completing Your 200 Hours

The 100 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is designed as phase one of our Yoga Alliance® registered 200-hour program. Return within a year to complete the remaining 100 hours, and you receive your full 200-hour certificate, eligible for Yoga Alliance RYT-200 registration.

Use the time in between to keep a steady personal practice and try guiding a few short sessions for friends or family. Doing this makes the second half of the training feel more natural and rewarding.

If you already know you want the full qualification in one go, take a look at our 200 hour yoga teacher training. You can read more about the standards behind it on the Yoga Alliance website.

Not sure which course is right for you? Contact our team — we’re happy to help you choose the right batch. You can also reach us on WhatsApp or by phone for a quick answer about dates, rooms and fees.