200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

Spend 28 days in Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga, and immerse yourself in a traditional ashram setting. This certified 200-hour training is a serious and structured journey that brings together daily practice, study, meditation, and the rhythm of ashram life. It is not a retreat or a quick certification, but a deep commitment to living yoga with clarity, discipline, and experience.

An immersion in the living tradition of yoga

Set in the heart of Rishikesh, this program offers a complete and progressive training designed to deepen your understanding of yoga in the body, the mind, and everyday life. Over four weeks, you will move through practice, philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and integration, all within a disciplined environment that supports real inner transformation.

Who this training is for

This training is designed for practitioners who feel called to deepen their relationship with yoga, whether their intention is to teach or to evolve their personal practice and way of living.

• ✔ Those who want to become teachers with a solid foundation and real legitimacy
• ✔ Those who wish to go beyond the physical practice and explore yoga more deeply
• ✔ Those who feel the need to pause, reconnect, and grow inwardly
• ✔ Those ready for a demanding, structured, and transformative process

Some participants will go on to teach. Others will not. But all will experience a meaningful foundation.

Important

This is not a retreat. It is not a fast-track certification. It requires commitment, presence, and consistency. If you are mainly looking to relax or simply discover yoga, this program will not be the right fit.

Training program

Dates: February 1–28, 2027
Location: Rishikesh, India
Group size: Limited to 20 participants

The daily rhythm follows the structure of a traditional ashram, where practice, study, and daily life are woven together in a simple but profound discipline.

• 06:30 – 08:00 Asana practice (alignment, progression, precision)
• 08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast & rest
• 10:00 – 11:30 Yoga philosophy / anatomy / mantra chanting
• 11:45 – 13:30 Teaching methodology (sequencing, adjustments, pedagogy)
• 13:30 – 15:30 Lunch & rest
• 15:30 – 17:00 Restorative practice / pranayama / integration
• 17:00 – 17:30 Meditation & integration
• 17:30 – 19:00 Ashram prayers & Ganga Aarti (participation expected)
• 20:30 – 21:30 Guided self-study & reflection

Sunday is a rest day. The final week is dedicated to teaching practice, followed by assessments on February 27 and a graduation ceremony with certification on February 28.

What you will study

• Asana, with progressive practice, alignment, and a therapeutic approach
• Pranayama & meditation
• Yoga philosophy, including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedanta
• Anatomy & physiology for yoga
• Teaching methodology, including voice, adjustments, sequencing, and safety
• Yogic lifestyle & ethics
• Guided self-study & reflection

Included

• Shared accommodation at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh
• Daily vegetarian meals, sattvic and supportive of practice
• All teachings included
• Continuous guidance and support throughout the training
• Comprehensive course materials
• 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification (RYT 200) recognized by Yoga Alliance

Not included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses such as laundry, snacks, and private purchases
• Travel insurance, strongly recommended

Prices

• 3500 €
• €3,230 Early Bird for the first 5 participants
• Payment plans available, up to 6 monthly installments
• Limited to 20 participants for personalized support

Important information

The training takes place at Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the Ganges, in an iconic location in the Himalayas where yoga is lived daily in a simple, authentic, and deeply inspiring environment.

The training is conducted in French and English. Some sessions, especially with Indian teachers, may be held in English, with support provided for understanding and translation if needed.

Accommodation is in shared rooms within the ashram, with 2 participants per room. Private rooms may be available depending on availability. Meals are vegetarian, simple, and balanced, in line with yogic principles.

Certification and application

Upon successful completion, and subject to passing the final assessments, you will receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification recognized by Yoga Alliance (RYT 200).

To apply, the process is simple and personal: initial contact, individual conversation, application review and approval, then reservation with deposit. This training is intended for practitioners with at least one year of regular yoga practice and requires motivation, openness, and personal commitment.

Your teachers

Prachi and Benoît have shared yoga as a path for more than a decade. Since 2015, they have guided participants through immersive retreats, meditation programs, and in-depth trainings, with more than 5,000 hours of teaching. Together, they offer a grounded and living transmission of yoga, shaped by experience, precision, and depth.