200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH
Enroll in 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh and become a Yoga Teacher today
Duration: 24 days
Certification: Yoga Alliance (RYT-200)
Style: Hatha / Vinyasa
Course Fee: $899 $800 with Accommodation and Food
Yoga Alliance Certification
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH, INDIA
The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Hatha Yoga World in Rishikesh is a comprehensive course designed for both beginners and intermediate yoga practitioners.
Our every 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh course begins with a Traditional Indian fire ceremony to mark a new beginning and ask the universe for protection and support on the upcoming yoga journey. On the first day of the course, you receive a course manual, a copy of the book “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, and a neti pot for daily sinus cleansing (Neti Kriya). We offer an immersive program lasting 24 days and the course is registered by Yoga Alliance USA, meaning after graduating you can register as a RYT-200 (200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher) on Yoga Alliance’s website. This ensures that you can teach worldwide upon completion.
During 200 hour yoga teacher training course, you will be close to the Holy Ganga River. The Ganga teaches us to go with the flow. The vibrant nature and the dramatic scenery created by the Himalayas mountains bring powerful energy into existence. An energy that can guide you on your spiritual path.
Many people come to yoga classes with problems like lower back pain, knee problems, cervical problems, shoulder injuries, etc. In the traditional hatha yoga classes at Hatha Yoga World, you learn how to teach students according to their level of practice, weathers beginners, intermediate or advanced, and how to modify asanas (poses) according to different body types and the possibilities of different bodies. Learning to modify poses is significant because you can teach students of all levels about any issues. Our Hatha yoga teacher, Pankaj, founder of the hatha yoga world, is highly experienced in the yoga field, and he has been teaching since 1998 in both India and Europe.
Why Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh?
Yoga is about taking the time to practice, to experience the mystical and sacred. when you make time for yoga you transform and what better than Rishikesh, India to immerse yourself in the valuable practice? Rishikesh is the most highlighted place in the world for practicing yoga and becoming a yoga teacher – and for good reason! The Himalayan foothills hold a powerful and inspiring energy. It’s the perfect place to create your new self and future, by building confidence as a yoga teacher and growing in your yoga practice.
The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is an immersive course. if you wish to teach yoga, you will learn how to apply your knowledge of asanas, pranayama, yoga philosophy and yoga anatomy to your practice and teaching.
Benefits of 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training India
‣ Learn how to build a yoga class.
‣ Proper alignment and hands-on adjustments.
‣ Deepen your yoga practice and spiritual relationship.
‣ Teach yoga with confidence.
‣ Healthy, refreshed, and flexible body and mind.
‣ Explore Indian culture, traditions, and food.
‣ Become a worldwide certified teacher who can teach internationally.
‣ Experience nature, Ganga, and the Himalayas
Course outline
| COURSE NAME | 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginners and Intermediate |
| Duration | 24 Days |
| Residential | Yes |
| Certification | Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) |
| Location | Rishikesh |
| Fee | |
| Style | Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga |
COURSE SYLLABUS
TRADITIONAL HATHA YOGA
Hatha Yoga is the traditional kind of yoga style. Practicing Hatha Yoga creates a strong foundation before practicing other styles (if desired). Hatha Yoga is suitable for any body and any practitioner level. Hatha Yoga is a style of yoga where physical postures called Asanas, breathing techniques also known as Pranayama and meditation are used in a holistic practice to promote physical and mental well-being and a deep spiritual connection. The word "Hatha" comes from the Sanskrit words "Ha" (sun) and "Tha" (moon), symbolizing the balance and harmony of opposites and the duality present in all of us and in everything, such as the feminine and masculine or sympathetic nervous system (active) and parasympathetic nervous system (rest). Hatha Yoga aims to create harmony between the body and mind, leading to a deeper spiritual connection, self-awareness and inner peace. The 200 hour yoga school focuses on traditional Hatha Yoga with emphasis on proper alignment and learning hands on adjustments. Hatha Yoga is complemented by Vinyasa and Yin Yoga as other asana styles.
VINYASA YOGA
Vinyasa is a style of yoga where you flow from one asana to another in seamless movements, synchronised with your inhalations and exhalations. The word "vinyasa" translates to "arranging your body in a special way". Vinyasa is a dynamic and often fast-paced yoga style which helps you gain flexibility as well as strength physically. The smooth and on-going movements invites you to be aware of your body in present time, creating an opportunity to gain ease of mind and experience a meditative practice.
PRANAYAMA (BREATHING TECHNIQUES)
In the Pranayama practices, four important aspects of breathing are utilised. These are Pooraka or inhalation, Rachaka or exhalation, Antar kumbhaka or internal breath retention and Bahir kumbhaka or external breath retention. The most crucial part of Pranayama is Kumbhaka or breath retention. However, to perform Kumbhaka successfully, there must be a gradual development of control over the function of respiration. Therefore, in the Pranayama practices, more emphasis is given to inhalation and exhalation at the beginning to strengthen the lungs and balance the nervous and pranic systems in preparation for practising Kumbhaka.
Alignment & Adjustment Focused Course
The founder of Hatha Yoga World, Pankaj Seth, is passionate about sharing the importance of practicing yoga asanas in correct alignment and how to adjust students hands-on to support a practitioner's practice and also help deepen the practice. When you practice asanas with focus on alignment, you are protected against injury and you cultivate a flexible and strong body. Lower back pain, knee problems, neck pain and shoulder injuries are something we often see students arrive at our school with. Health is truly wealth and a pain free body is priceless. Yoga is for everyone and every body! When you learn how to be properly aligned and adjust others and yourself in a pose, you gain confidence to practice despite any pain or injuries and the possibility of healing through yoga is greater. With the knowledge you receive in the traditional Hatha Yoga classes, you will have the confidence to teach students according to their body, their possibilities and their limitations through asana modifications.
MEDITATION
Meditation is the practice of being present and mindful. It could be done seated, walking or even during gardening. An interesting fact about asanas is that we perform asanas to gain a healthy body free from disease and pain. Therefore, meditating is possible instead of only noticing the disease and pain. Meditation brings calmness to the mind, helps you to move inwards and deepen your spiritual connection.
YOGA PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY
Yoga is a lifestyle, so topics to teach and learn are endless. When studying Yoga philosophy, you will be introduced to the paths of Yoga like Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of devotion), Karma Yoga (Yoga of action), Jnana Yoga (Yoga of knowledge), Hatha Yoga (Yoga of the physical balance), Raja Yoga (Yoga of meditation / Royal path) and the eight limbs of Yoga which is a guide to live well.
TEACHING PRACTICE & METHODOLOGY
Being a Yoga instructor, it is essential to know each asana’s target areas, understand their function, offer modifications, and have dedicated self-practice to discover asanas. Other important teaching factors are clear communication with students and a gentle approach when giving instructions. Could you observe students to see if anyone needs props? Props can be used or not at all. While teaching Yoga, an instructor can adjust physically, but verbal adjustments are also a great way to guide. While adjusting physically, you can make minor adjustments like tilting the pelvis, modifying the asana or completely changing the asana to make the same stretch available to different body types.
SELF-PRACTICE
Knowledge of postures, alignment, and philosophy gives you the tools to practice and experience Yoga independently. This means you can practice Yoga anywhere and use it in your daily life without dependent on anyone to guide you. Only through practice can we get better at Yoga and gain more experience. When practising yourself, you realise what you have truly learned and what you can study further. Self-practice means self-realisation.
MANTRA CHANTING
Mantras are sacred words or sentences that can be chanted in meditation or during a Yoga session to set an intention. The well-known mantra AUM or OM is considered the most sacred and is chanted at the beginning and end of most ancient Yogic texts and in most Yoga classes. Om represents the sound of the universe. Another example of a chant is ‘OM shanti, shanti, shanti’. Shanti means ‘peace’.
KRIYAS (CLEANSING PROCESS)
The first Kriya introduced at Hatha Yoga World during the course is Neti. Kriyas helps to purify the body, and Neti purifies the sinuses and nasal cavities. Shatkarma means six actions of purification. These purification practices balance the pranic flow and harmonise the three Doshas to balance bodily functions. If the body is full of toxins, the system and organs are not coordinating, and it is impossible to progress on the spiritual path. The six purification practices are Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Nauli, Kapalbhati and Trataka.
KARMA YOGA
Karma Yoga is the science of achieving perfection in action. Karma Yoga is based on a general understanding of Karma and reincarnation. It is believed that people are born with certain tendencies, both positive and negative, from their previous lives. These tendencies push one toward performing specific actions in the present life. Karma comes from the Sanskrit root ‘Kri’, which means to do, to act. We are active in every moment of our lives, continuously involved in action, and with consciousness, we can do good.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
> Teach to ANY student (Beginner, Seniors, Advanced, etc.)
> Understand how to use props to make postures accessible for all students
> Teach Different Types of Yoga Classes (Multi-style)
> Learn how to create speciality classes and workshops
> Teach Internal Yoga Practices such as Meditation, Breathing, Mantra, etc.…
> Have the skills and knowledge to become an Authentic Spiritual Mentor
What will happen in the 200 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh?
In 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, you will experience a transformational wave of growth physically, mentally and spiritually.
Hatha Yoga World creates a safe space for you to open up and trust the process of your yoga journey. A yoga course in Rishikesh is opportunity to break free from your old self and retreat from your daily life to see new possibilities instead of limitations. This yoga course gives you time to put your energy into creating a new reality for yourself and move towards becoming a better yoga practitioner or yoga teacher. If you wish to teach yoga, you will gain the confidence to share the sacred teachings.
Attending the yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, you receive the gift of yoga through knowledge, physical practice and spiritual practice to deepen your soul connection.
UPCOMING YOGA TEACHER TRAINING DATES 2025
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Daily 200 Hour Teacher Training Course Schedule
So what will your days look like at this 200-hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh course?
The 200 hour yoga course follows a structured daily routine, including:
- Early morning Neti Kriya (cleansing) and Pranayama (breathing exercises).
- Followed by a Hatha Yoga asana practice focusing on proper alignment and adjustments with Pankaj Seth, the founder of Hatha Yoga World.
- After breakfast the schedule is filled with lectures on Yoga Philosophy and Anatomy.
- After lunch you can choose to rest, self-study or go on an adventure around the Rishikesh city.
- In the late afternoon, Vinyasa Flow or Yin Yoga asana sessions are on the schedule.
- Before dinner you’ll enjoy an evening practice of different meditation forms like Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) and Trataka (candle lights meditation).
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 6:30- 7:30 AM | Neti kriya / Pranayama (Breathing) class |
| 7:30- 8:00 AM | Tea Break |
| 8:00-9:30 AM | Hatha yoga with proper alignment, Adjustment |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 11:00-12:00 PM | Philosophy |
| 12:15-1:15 PM | Anatomy & Physiology |
| 1:15-2:00 PM | Lunch / Rest |
| 2:00-4:00 PM | Self-Study |
| 4:00-5:30 PM | Vinyasa yoga (Flow) |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Mantra Chanting, Meditation & Yoga nidra |
| 7:00-8:00 PM | Dinner |
The 200 hour yoga ttc in Rishikesh begins early in the morning with yoga practices, followed by a nourishing breakfast. The morning to afternoon is dedicated to theory sessions, where you explore the principles of yoga philosophy and anatomy. After lunch, the afternoon focus is again on yoga practices. The day of classes ends with an evening of a restorative meditation practice, followed by dinner.
This tried, tested and well balanced approach ensures you learn and grow mentally and physically and deepen your spiritual connection in an immersive but enjoyable way!
Students Question
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH – FAQS
Q. WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO BE A TEACHER?
A. No problem! The 200-hour training is perfect for those who want to delve deeper into the study of yoga and enhance their practice. It’s also great for students who want to have a transformational experience and to be a part of our thriving Yoga Community.
Q. WHAT STYLE OF YOGA IS HATHA YOGA SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING?
A. This program is a multi-style yoga-based teaching method that balances precise instruction, detailed alignment, breath, and fluid movement. The course begins by exploring the traditions of Hatha Yoga and the Eight Limbs of Yoga, then evolves to dissect the various application of vinyasa yoga practice to meet the needs of different minds and bodies.
Q. I AM NEW TO YOGA AND NEVER TOUCHED A TOE ON A YOGA MAT BEFORE
A. Don’t worry… you take the first step, and we’ll help with the rest! At Yoga Hatha Yoga World, we aim to give everyone a beautiful place to connect with themselves and others. We foster a fun, welcoming and supportive community – and a place to begin your yoga practice.
WHO IS THIS YOGA COURSE FOR?
This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is for those people whose schedules demand an immersion!
Over three intensive weeks, students will enter the yoga world and arise ready to teach or practice with more authentic knowledge and understanding.
Each day’s 200 hour yoga teacher training will be wrapped in learning asana (poses), yoga tradition, breath work, anatomy, meditation, the roles and boundaries of teachers and students, the subtle body, and much more. Out-of-studio hours include practicing yoga, reading, written homework assignments, and observations.
Comfy Accommodation
You can choose triple-shared, shared, or private rooms with a attached bathroom.
Things included in the Course fee:
> Printed bag
> Books on yoga, Course Manual
> Notebooks & Stationary
> Neti pot & Cleansing process materials
> Rudraksha mala
> Registered yoga alliance USA certificate
> All Yoga and Meditation sessions
> Excursions and outings
MEALS OFFERED:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We provide yogic food, which helps you physically increase your flexibility and stamina; mentally, it enables you to be aware of your thoughts and breath. We are adamant about bringing our students nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free food.
> A light, healthy satvik breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included in all our training packages.
> Fresh fruit, porridge, Muesli and fresh curd,upma (South Indian delicacy), toast, butter/honey, herbal tea, and fresh juice will be served.
> A buffet-style lunch consisting of Delicate Indian dishes like lentils, papad, raita (made with fresh curd), rice, chapatti, fresh seasonal vegetables, soups and salads.
> Dinner will be similar to lunch and will be served six days a week.
During the course you are served 3 nutritious vegetarian meals daily (Monday to Saturday) that support your body during the intensive course. You have access to tea and filtered water 24/7.
Facilities offered
Students will be encouraged to tap into something greater that will be influential in cultivating an authentic voice on and off the mat
> Double room with Private bathroom
> 24-hour hot & cold water
> Three vegetarian meals ( breakfast, lunch and dinner)
> Filtered drinking water 24-7
> Free Wi-Fi
> Hot drinks 24 x 7 (All kinds of organic tea)
> Power back-Up – 24 hours
> AC and Heater – Extra Charges of 100 USD/month
> Pickup Service From Delhi – 75 USD
> Pickup Service From Dehradun – 20 USD
Eligibility to join 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
We welcome students of all beliefs, backgrounds, and ages. Below are some essential points you should consider before applying for our 200-hour yoga teacher course in Rishikesh:
> Course conducts in English so you can Speak, Read and Write Basic English.
> The Applicant should be between 18 and 60 years old at admission.
> Applicant needs to provide Medical Certificate if you are undergoing any treatment or problem.