This fully residential Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training course in Rishikesh is designed as a structured blend of theory and practice. It combines the 200-hour and 300-hour trainings into one complete 500-hour pathway, offering a progressive study of Hatha Yoga from foundational to advanced levels. Throughout the program, students explore asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, satkarma, and meditation, alongside anatomy and physiology, philosophy, alignment and adjustment, teaching methodology, and the practical art of teaching yoga. As the training develops, the focus expands into deeper dimensions of energy and psyche.
Course structure and certification
To complete the full 500-hour training, a student first finishes the 200-hour Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course at the school, or joins the 300-hour course after already completing a Yoga Alliance USA-accredited 200-hour training elsewhere. The program concludes with two separate certificates: one for 200 hours and one for 300 hours. Assessment takes place throughout the course through both practical and written tests. Successful participants receive a certificate confirming they are qualified to teach the techniques studied during the training.
What is included
What is not included
Eligibility
Applicants should already have some exposure to yoga practices, and those who have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training course may also apply. Participants are expected to follow a yogic discipline, including purity, punctuality, early rising, and active participation in daily activities. Good English is essential, as it is the language of instruction. Medical fitness, both physical and mental, is required, and any limitations must be shared with supporting medical details. Since this is an intensive 500-hour training split into two levels, a longer stay and full commitment are necessary.
Program highlights
The curriculum includes detailed study of Hatha Yoga techniques and training, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, lifestyle and ethics, and practicum. Students also engage with traditional yoga books and a daily schedule that runs six days a week. The timetable includes morning practice, anatomy, philosophy, meditation, alignment work, professional development, and optional evening kirtan, chanting, and video sessions.
Accreditation and fees
The school is certified by Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International, creating opportunities for career development and professional registration. Upon successful completion, students may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA as Registered Yoga Teachers (E-RYT).
Duration and dates
The course lasts 49 days, or 50 days including arrival day. Available dates include 01 Nov – 19 Dec. The course fee is 4800 Euro for international students and 130000 INR for Indian students.
Nearby experiences
During free time, students may explore camping, hiking, meditation at the holy Ganga beach, Ganga Aarti, ancient temples, ashrams, holy people, Rishikesh city, waterfalls, river rafting, Ayurveda massage, shopping, and more.
Why choose this training
The courses and retreats are rooted in a traditional yogic lifestyle and follow the teachings of authentic schools of yoga and spirituality. The approach does not include modern yoga trends such as Iyenger, Ashtanga, Acro, Yin, Vikram, or Power yoga. Instead, the school offers a safe, relaxed, and supportive environment where students can learn, heal, and grow through yogic tools, guided by values of compassion, kindness, and love.
Sanatana Yog Sandesh
Balaknath Rd, Via - Balaknath Temple, Badrinath Rd, near Manzil Hostel, Upper Tapovan, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India
Rishikesh
Price
€4,800.00
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