200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in India – July 15 - August 12, 2026

Traditional Hatha / 30 Days / Yoga Alliance Certification

This one-month, 200-hour yoga teacher training in India is designed for dedicated yoga students who want to immerse themselves in the depth of traditional Hatha practice in a calm, supportive setting. While one part of the course focuses on building the skills needed to teach, with detailed asana practice and teaching methodology, the other part emphasizes pranayama, meditation, and practical philosophy. The aim is to help students connect physical practice with traditional spirituality and a yogic way of life, especially for those navigating the pressures of modern society.

Style of Yoga?

The training is centered on traditional Hatha Yoga, with a strong focus on spinal anatomy as the foundation of asana practice. Rather than prioritizing speed or flowing sequences, the course emphasizes alignment, stability, and working in harmony with the body’s structure. Chakras and the subtle energy body are also part of the approach, allowing the practice to be adapted to each person’s physical and mental needs instead of following a generic sequence.

Classes always include pranayama and Yoga Nidra. Another key difference from many modern yoga styles is the emphasis on Sthira, or stability, with correct alignment at the eight major joints and breath awareness to support longer, safer holds. Students are discouraged from fast flows that ignore joint and spinal anatomy or rely on muscular effort without enough prana supporting the body.

This 200-hour course provides the essential tools to begin sharing yoga in a professional and thoughtful way. Even if teaching is not your goal, the practices and philosophy are intended to support body, mind, and intellect, while encouraging a more peaceful and meaningful way of living.

Who Can Come?

• Practicing yoga regularly for at least two years.
• Physically fit for four hours of practice a day.
• Mentally ready for two theory classes daily and a written exam.
• Spiritually prepared for early meditation and the emotional intensity this course may bring.
• Open to questioning personal beliefs about identity, purpose, and social attitudes.
• Without chronic illness, recent surgery, pregnancy, or severe psychological disorders.

Course Outline

• Traditional teacher-led practice: asanas, pranayamas, meditation, neti, and mantra chanting.
• Teaching workshops: asana demonstrations, variations, sequencing by chakras, corrections, and hands-on techniques.
• Yoga anatomy: musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and nervous systems, and how yoga affects them.
• Philosophy: yogic lifestyle in modern times, the history of yoga, the paths of yoga, and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
• Teaching practice: testing and sharing your teaching skills with fellow trainees.
• Career: communication skills, safety norms, and the business of being a yoga teacher.

Curriculum: International & Traditional

• Techniques Training / Practice — 117 Hours
• Teaching Methodology — 26 Hours
• Yoga Anatomy & Ayurveda — 26 Hours
• Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics — 26 Hours
• Practicum — 20 Hours

Daily Schedule

• 06:00 – 06:40 am: Meditation
• 06:40 – 07:00 am: Neti / Kriyas
• 07:00 – 09:00 am: Yoga & Pranayamas
• 09:00 – 10:00 am: Brunch
• 10:30 – 12:30 pm: Yoga in Big Picture / Yoga Anatomy
• 12:30 – 02:00 pm: Free time / Private coaching
• 01:30 – 02:30 pm: Fruits/Snacks
• 02:30 – 04:00 pm: Yoga Sutras / Ayurveda
• 04:30 – 07:00 pm: Yoga Anatomy Workshops / Teaching Practice
• 07:00 – 08:00 pm: Dinner
• 08:00 – 09:00 pm: Video Shows or Chanting, on 3 nights a week
• 10:00 pm – 10:00 am: Silence / Self-Reflections

This timetable may change depending on weather conditions. Classes are held 6 days a week, and the 7th day is reserved for optional day trips.

Yoga Alliance Certification

Students are assessed throughout the course across five areas: self-practice, teaching skills, anatomy + Ayurveda, philosophy + psychology of yoga, and spirituality of yoga. Morning yoga sessions support self-practice and ensure that students can confidently demonstrate the asanas they will later teach. Teaching skills are evaluated through 12 supervised practice sessions in small groups, and each trainee must teach at least two yoga classes. There is also one written exam on anatomy and one on philosophy. If needed, one-to-one support is available to help clarify the key concepts.

The ashram has been accredited as an RYS 200 + RYS 300 Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance USA since 2010. The faculty includes at least six teachers, mostly recognized as E-RYT 500 or ERYT 200. The certificate is valid for registration as an RYT with Yoga Alliance. During the final week, students are also guided through teacher registration, insurance, taxation, medical release forms, and the business side of teaching yoga.

Our Experience of Yoga Teacher Training in India

The ashram has been offering this training since 2010. By June 2024, it had completed 85 yoga teacher training retreats in India, graduating more than 1,500 students from 40+ countries. It has also led 21 advanced 300-hour trainings for 300+ teachers. Past trainees can be connected with students who would like to hear about their experience.

The retreat is known for its peaceful and safe environment, especially for single women, along with healthy food, vegan options, and accommodation surrounded by nature. The program also stands out for its strong focus on the spiritual dimension of yoga and its introduction to Ayurveda. After graduation, new teachers continue to receive support through online groups, global community connections, and ongoing guidance.

Pricing for 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India:

Duration	Twin-Share Room	Private Room
28 days	$2,500	$2,800

Pricing includes :

• YTT Classes
• New Cotton Yoga Mat
• Books, Manuals & Neti pot
• 28 days of vegetarian meals and drinks
• 28 nights of Accommodation, with attached bathroom
• 1 GB of complimentary Wi-Fi
• Yoga Alliance Certification
• Evening Walks/meditation/mantra chanting/video shows
• 10% non-refundable deposit
• Transport / Flight Tickets.
• Payment processing fees charged by Payment Gateway / Currency Exchange fees.

Meals are prepared for international yoga students using mostly vegetables from the ashram’s own organic farm or from local farmers. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free diets are available. The course is supported by at least six expert teachers and more than 25 staff members.

Arrival & Departure

• Check In: By 11 am on Start Date. Orientation at 12 noon, Opening Ceremony at 5 pm. All meals included.
• Day-Off: 3 days are off (every seventh day).
• Check Out: By 2 pm of End Date. Includes morning Meditation, Yoga, Breakfast, Certification Ceremony, & Lunch.
• Additional days: It is possible to arrive/depart 1-2 days before the course start date, based on room availability. Additional days cost $50/day, includes all meals and drinks. If a yoga and meditation class is being offered, you’re welcome to join.

Cultural Trips

Cultural tours are organized every seventh day, which is the day off from classes. These trips are not included in the course fee and are paid separately. Taxi cost is $30 to $40 per taxi and can be shared with other students.