500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

The 500-hour program is YogaMea’s most complete and advanced teacher training in India, and together with the 200-hour course it forms one of the school’s two core certified pathways.

It is designed as the natural next step in a structured and progressive journey: once the foundational 200-hour training has been completed, the advanced 300-hour module brings you to the full 500 hours and completes the higher level of teacher training.

For those seeking a more immersive, demanding, and professionally oriented experience in Rishikesh, this is an ideal choice. It brings together hands-on practice, personal development, and advanced preparation in one connected journey, reflecting the idea of a fully integrated program in India.

Our Proposal

• 06 Feb - 30 Mar 2026: Shared Double Room $ 4250 USD / Private Room $ 5670 USD
• 31 Mar - 22 May 2026
• 23 May - 14 Jul 2026
• 21 Jul - 11 Sep 2026
• 05 Nov - 27 Dec 2026
• 28 Dec - 18 Feb 2027

Dates & Prices

• 29 Apr: 56 days · 500 hours · $3,300 USD (Feb – Apr)
• 08 Jul: 56 days · 500 hours · $3,300 USD (May – Jul)
• 17 Jul: 56 days · 500 hours · $3,300 USD (Jul – Sep)
• 25 Nov: 56 days · 500 hours · $3,300 USD (Sep – Nov)

Private single room · 10% discount compared to the two separate courses

All Inclusive

• 56 days and 55 nights accommodation in a private single room
• Three Ayurvedic vegetarian meals daily
• RYT-500 Yoga Alliance USA, international certification
• Sunday excursions (or free time)
• Weekly linen change
• Unlimited water and herbal teas
• High-speed Wi-Fi connection

What's included

• Transfers from New Delhi and Dehradun airports
• Himalayan Trekking Tour
• Ganges River Rafting
• Ayurvedic Treatments

Techniques, Training, and Practice – 235 hours

• Asanas / Yoga Kriya / Pranayama / Shatkarma / Mudra and Bandha
• Meditation / Yoga Nidra (traditional and dynamic techniques)

Art of Teaching | Teaching Methodology – 60 hours

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology – 80 hours

Yogic Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics – 80 hours

• Origins of Yoga and different paths: Raja, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana
• Consciousness, awareness, and the evolution of the elements (Sankhya)
• Pancha Kosha – Five layers of Consciousness
• Four Sutras (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali)
• Pancha Klesha – Five causes of pain and suffering
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga according to Patanjali
• Yama, Niyama – Social and personal rules
• Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

Practical Teaching / Class Management – 60 hours

Training Program (additional charge)

What our students say

• I just completed the 200 hour teacher training, and it was excellent in every aspect. — Julia Dixey
• I had the best experience anyone could ask for! I am beyond fortunate to be apart of this family. — Adriana Furtado
• I found this school on the web by chance. The experience went beyond my wildest expectations. — Kristin Fisher