This advanced 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh brings together the full depth of the 200-hour and 300-hour levels in one immersive certification journey. Designed to strengthen technique, philosophy, and teaching ability, the program supports students in working toward Yoga Alliance recognition as an RYT 500 instructor.
Held at Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram, the training offers an intensive residential experience that takes students deeper into the yogic path. Once the course is successfully completed, graduates become eligible to apply for RYT 500 registration with Yoga Alliance.
This training follows Yoga Alliance standards and is fully residential. Students begin with the 200-hour module and then continue into the 300-hour module, with a short break of one or two days between the two parts of the course. The structure is designed to build a strong and thorough foundation for teaching yoga with confidence.
31 Mar - 22 May 2026
23 May - 14 Jul 2026 * (SUMMER OFFER: 10% discount)
21 Jul - 11 Sep 2026 * (SUMMER OFFER: 10% discount)
12 Sep - 03 Nov 2026
05 Nov - 27 Dec 2026
28 Dec - 18 Feb 2027
Twin Shared Room: $ 4250 USD
Private Room: $ 5670 USD
On free days, guests may explore Himalaya Darshan, trekking, river rafting, and the Rishikesh market at their own expense.
Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram is a Registered Yoga School in India with Yoga Alliance as an RYS 200 and RYS 300, which qualifies it as an RYS 500. These credentials are internationally recognized and important for institutions offering yoga certifications.
RYT 500 registration is granted after successful completion of the 500-hour teacher training and certification requirements. Assessment is based on course participation, attendance, and overall completion of the program. Qualified students receive a certificate from Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram, accredited by Yoga Alliance, and may then use it to register as RYT 500.
Registration with Yoga Alliance is optional, and any registration fee is paid directly to Yoga Alliance.
Age Requirement
Participants must be 18 years or older. There is no upper age limit, provided the student is physically fit and mentally sound.
Skill Level
This course is suitable for beginner to intermediate students. A sincere attitude and willingness to learn matter more than advanced postures.
Language Proficiency
All teaching is in English, so participants should have a reasonable understanding of the language to follow classes, discussions, and assignments.
Please note: Daily schedule is subject to change at the teacher's discretion.
Set on a peaceful hilltop above the scenic Patna Waterfall in Rishikesh, the ashram offers a quiet, nature-filled environment that supports yoga learning, meditation, inner awareness, mindfulness, and self-study. Surrounded by greenery and forest trails, it also follows eco-conscious principles that complement a grounded yogic lifestyle.
Daily Routine: The day begins with early morning meditation, followed by yoga classes, workshops, and philosophy sessions led by experienced teachers. Karma yoga is also part of the routine, encouraging selfless service, humility, presence, and discipline.
Residential Setting: The comfortable rooms and essential amenities create a calm, distraction-free space for practice and rest. Freshly prepared sattvic meals, aligned with Ayurvedic practices, nourish the body while supporting balance and community living.
The training covers standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists, and inversions. Students also explore the anatomy and common health conditions related to practice, along with how asana, pranayama, and diet can support natural healing.
With 3 hours of daily asana practice, students build strength, flexibility, balance, alignment, and teaching confidence. This intensive approach also helps them understand the therapeutic use of yoga.
Students study how the body moves in different postures, the role of muscles, joints, and breath, and how to offer safe adjustments. The philosophy module includes Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, dharma, karma, and yogic lifestyle. Breathwork, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and chanting support mental clarity, relaxation, and mindfulness, with hands-on practice beginning from the second week.
Complete the application form online. After acceptance, a 15% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your place.
Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram
Neelkanth Temple Rd, near Patna Waterfall, Rishikesh, Patna, Uttarakhand 249304, India
Rishikesh
Price
$4,250.00
Sat, May 23