50 Hour Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh – 01 st To 7 Th Jan 2026

Set in Rishikesh, this immersive 7-day / 50-hour Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training is created for international yoga seekers who want to slow the pace, reconnect with themselves, and explore the meditative depth of yoga in a meaningful way.

Held in the peaceful Himalayan foothills near the sacred River Ganga, the residential training brings together:

• Yin Yoga and Yang Yoga practices
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy
• Classical yogic philosophy, meditation, and pranayama
• Healing sessions, mindfulness, and conscious yogic living

This short TTC is designed to offer a balanced experience of stillness and movement, grounding and expansion.

Who Is This Course For?

• Yoga teachers (200hr / 300hr / 500hr)
• Yoga practitioners seeking more depth
• Meditation and mindfulness seekers
• Wellness professionals and healers
• Anyone wishing to explore yoga through stillness and awareness

No advanced flexibility is required.

Why Choose 50 Hour Yin & Yang Yoga?

• Yin & Yang Yoga is rooted in Taoist philosophy and the balance of two complementary life forces.
• Yin Yoga is still, passive, introspective, and meditative.
• Yang Yoga is dynamic, active, strengthening, and energizing.
• Together, they mirror the natural rhythm of life — night and day, rest and action, surrender and strength — making them especially relevant for modern lifestyles.
• Yin Yoga works deeply into connective tissues, fascia, ligaments, joints, and meridians, while building patience, surrender, and inner awareness. Yang Yoga, based on Hatha, supports strength, circulation, balance, and vitality.

Daily Schedule for 50 Hour Yoga TTC

• 07:00 – 08:30 Yang Practice
• 08:30 – 09:00 Breakfast
• 09:00 – 10:30 Yin Asana
• 10:30 – 12:00 Yin Sequencing
• 12:00 – 01:00 Assignments
• 01:00 – 01:30 Lunch
• 05:30 – 06:45 Meridians & Breathwork
• 06:45 – 08:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra
• 08:00 – 08:00 Dinner

Depending on the season and weather, the timetable and timings may change.

What You Will Learn

Yin Yoga Asana Practice

• Principles and philosophy of Yin Yoga
• Target areas versus sensation
• Functional alignment
• Safe use of props
• Contraindications and modifications
• Yin Asanas Covered: Melting Heart, Ankle Stretch, Banana, Half Butterfly, Butterfly, Camel (Yin), Cat Pulling Its Tail, Child's Pose, Dangling, Deer, Dragon, Frog, Happy Baby, Reclining Spinal Twist, Saddle, Shoelace, Snail, Sphinx, Seal, Square, Squat, Straddle.

Yang Yoga Asana Practice (Hatha-Based)

• Yang Asanas Covered: Surya Namaskar & Chandra Namaskar, Pawanmuktasana Series (1 & 2), Tadasana, Triyak Tadasana, Trikonasana, Parivritta Trikonasana, Virabhadrasana I, II, III, Ardha Chandrasana, Vrikshasana, Garudasana, Adho Mukha & Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, Anjaneyasana, Phalakasana, Dastasana, Baddha Konasana, Gomukhasana, Vajrasana, Virasana, Supta Virasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Setu Basthasana, Ustrasana, Dhanurasana, Salabhasana, Matsyasana, Rajakapotasana, Hanumanasana (guided).

Pranayama & Breathwork

• Natural and sectional breathing
• Chandra Bhedi & Surya Bhedi
• Nadi Shodhana
• Ujjayi
• Sheetali & Sheetkari
• Gentle Bhastrika

Meditation Practices

• Breath awareness meditation
• AUM / mantra meditation
• Trataka meditation
• Walking meditation
• Yin meditation in posture
• Dynamic meditation
• Yoga Nidra

Basthas & Shatkarmas

• Moola Bastha
• Uddiyana Bastha
• Jalasthara Bastha
• Introduction to Shatkarmas

Yoga Philosophy & TCM Philosophy

• History of Yin Yoga
• Yin-Yang theory
• Meridian system and Five Elements theory
• Chakras and Nadis
• Six Systems of Indian Philosophy
• Raja, Hatha, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Mantra Yoga

Aerial Yin Yoga

• Supported inversions
• Spinal decompression
• Hip opening and traction
• Backbends and heart openers
• Energy flow alignment

Teaching Methodology

• Structuring Yin & Yang classes
• Sequencing principles
• Language, cueing, and silence
• Ethics and responsibility of teaching
• Holding space with compassion

Meet Our Teachers

• Yogi Yogendra: Philosophy & Yogic Sciences
• Yogi Sudhanshu: Pranayama & Meditation
• Yogi Kuldeep: Yoga Anatomy
• Yogi Abhishek: Anatomy Specialist
• Yogi Mahesh: Hatha Yoga

Accommodation

Your stay at Karoli Yoga School is designed to support both inner growth and outer comfort. Located in a tranquil setting just a short walk from the holy River Ganga, the campus offers a quiet, natural atmosphere that encourages rest, reflection, and deep practice.

Accommodation is simple, clean, and comfortable, with private or shared rooms featuring:

• A comfortable bed with fresh linens
• Attached private bathroom with 24/7 hot water
• Ceiling fan, window ventilation, and peaceful views
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Daily housekeeping and laundry services on request

The environment is intentionally minimal yet nurturing, allowing you to stay focused on your yoga journey. With birdsong, occasional temple bells, and distant chants from the Ganga, daily life here feels quiet, sacred, and grounding.

Food

Nutrition is treated as an essential part of the training. Pure, fresh, sattvic vegetarian meals are prepared with care by the kitchen team, following Ayurvedic principles.

Three wholesome meals are served daily to:

• Support physical practice
• Keep the mind calm and balanced
• Provide strength without heaviness
• Support detox and digestion

Meals are made with seasonal local ingredients and minimal oil and spices. Expect fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, herbal teas, warm lemon water, Indian dishes such as dal, sabzi, rice, roti, and khichdi, occasional continental-style dishes, and light fasting-friendly options on request. Gluten-free and vegan needs can also be accommodated with advance notice.

Special Gifts Included (Complimentary Experiences)

1. Traditional Ganga Snan (Sacred Ganga Bath with Mantra)
   A purifying bath in the holy River Ganga, guided with Vedic mantras and intention setting to help cleanse physical, mental, and energetic layers.
2. Bollywood Dance Class
   A joyful, energetic session that invites movement, creativity, stress release, and laughter.
3. Cacao Ceremony (Heart-Opening Ritual)
   A gentle ceremony designed to support emotional awareness, inner connection, healing, and self-reflection through intention, meditation, and conscious presence.