The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is an intensive, integrated program that combines a 200-hour course with a 300-hour course to shape highly skilled yoga teachers. Designed for dedicated students and future instructors, it guides you through two progressive months of study, moving from foundational practice into advanced levels of yoga and teaching.
The first month focuses on the 200-hour training, which establishes a strong base for your yoga journey. You will study classical traditions such as Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, along with asanas, pranayama, meditation, and core yogic concepts. This stage is designed to build a grounded understanding of yoga as both a physical discipline and a spiritual path, while also supporting the development of teaching skills.
In the second month, the 300-hour training takes your practice and knowledge deeper. The curriculum advances into refined asana alignment, pranayama, meditation, and the yogic path, while also exploring subtle dimensions such as the energetic body, chakras, and nadis. At the same time, you will strengthen your teaching ability by learning how to approach students and create effective class sequences.
Set in Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, this training offers a peaceful and inspiring setting close to the Himalayas and the sacred Ganges. The quiet surroundings support reflection, transformation, and a deeper connection to your inner self.
Graduates receive the RYT-500 certification from Yoga Alliance, recognizing their advanced training and teaching capability. This program is ideal for yoga professionals who want to deepen their expertise, teach students of different levels, and remain rooted in traditional yogic values.
Akshi Yogashala aims to be one of the leading yoga schools in Rishikesh, offering both traditional and modern yogic studies. Located in the calm southern part of the Himalayas, the school provides an environment where students can focus, grow, and discover themselves. The training includes Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga, and more, creating a well-rounded learning experience.
The teachers are experienced, certified by Yoga Alliance, and deeply committed to their work. Their personal approach creates a supportive space for students to develop their strengths and refine their practice. Beyond technique, the training also emphasizes character building, mastery of the mind, and self-realization.
With yoga philosophy, human anatomy, pranayama, and meditation woven into the course, students are encouraged not only to become capable teachers, but also more balanced and harmonious individuals.
03 rd Feb To 01 st Apr 2026
Triple Shared: 1799 USD
Double Shared: 2199 USD
Private Room: 2499 USD
Fully booked
03 rd Sep To 01 st Nov 2026
Triple Shared: 1799 USD
Double Shared: 2199 USD
Private Room: 2499 USD
Limited seats available
03 rd Feb To 01 st Apr 2027
Triple Shared: 1799 USD
Double Shared: 2199 USD
Private Room: 2499 USD
Limited seats available
All Classes, Food, Accommodation, Study Material, Laundry, Free Wifi, T-Shirt, Excursions, Rubber Neti, Bag, Pen & Note book, Neti Pot
Airport Pickup & Drop, Personal Expenses, Over Stay at the Ashram, Flight Charges, Visa Charges, Doctor Consultation, Insurance
At Akshi Yogashala, accommodation and meals are designed to support your growth throughout this advanced training. The rooms are clean, comfortable, light, and airy, with shared and private options available. Each space is arranged to encourage rest, meditation, and relaxation after more intensive practice sessions.
Meals follow the principle of nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. Sattvic food is served daily, with a rotating menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes made from fresh local produce. The food is intended to support energy, flexibility, and detox, helping you stay focused and nourished throughout the course.
All teachers are certified by Yoga Alliance and hold Master’s or PhD qualifications in yoga. More importantly, they bring decades of lived experience and dedicated practice to their teaching.
Vivek Arya
Founder Yoga Anatomy
Maya Om
Satsang Yoga For Women
Swami Atma
Meditation Yoga Nidra
Karamjit Ji
Vinyasa Flow Anatomy
Sandeep Ji
Philosophy Pranayama
Deepak Ji
Hatha Yoga Alignment
Shobhit Ji
Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Flow
Mukesh Ji
Vinyasa Yoga Management
Vivek Arya
Maya Om
Swami Atma
Karamjit Ji
Sandeep Ji
Deepak Ji
Shobhit Ji
Mukesh Ji
Akshi Yogashala, near Hotel Raj Deep, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304, India
Rishikesh
Price
$1,799.00