This 500-hour TTC brings together the full scope of Yoga Alliance certified training in one intensive journey. By the end of the course, you may register with Yoga Alliance, USA as an RYT-500 teacher. Over seven weeks, you create a dedicated space for study, growth, and self-discovery, developing both as a student and as a teacher of yoga. The program supports you physically and mentally, helping refine the inner life in a way that feels more complete, more balanced, and more expansive. At SRI, you are guided toward excellence in the art and science of yoga, with the opportunity to explore a deeper dimension of learning, teaching, and appreciation.
Highlights and Objectives of the course
- Advance and strengthen your yoga knowledge and practice.
- Develop teaching methodology for asana, pranayama, and meditation.
- Study the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and Vedanta in depth to gain a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy and practice.
- Expand your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and how it relates to yogic practice.
Duration – 7 Weeks
Structure & Eligibility
This course combines 200-hour yoga TTC + 300-hour yoga TTC into a 500-hour yoga TTC in India, offered as a two-month residential yoga course in Rishikesh with a total stay of 7 weeks. It is suitable for anyone who wants to study yoga deeply in one continuous program, starting from the fundamentals and progressing to the advanced level.
Daily Schedule
- 05:30 am – Wake Up
- 06:00 am – Herbal Tea
- 06:15 am – Shatkarma/Yogic cleansing
- 06:30 am – Pranayama and Chanting
- 07:30 am – Yoga Asana
- 09:00 am – Breakfast
- 10:30 am – Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
- 11:30 am – Yoga Philosophy
- 12:30 pm – Lunch
- 03:30 pm – Self practice / Group discussions
- 04:30 pm – Yoga Breathing | Yoga Nidra
- 05:00 pm – Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga Asana
- 06:45 pm – Pranayama | Meditation
- 07:15 pm – Dinner
- 10:45 pm – Lights Out
Please note: discipline is essential during evaluation and certification. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. If an emergency requires leave, please consult the relevant faculty before class. Any absence without permission will be treated as indiscipline and may affect your studentship and certification. Schedule changes, when necessary, will be shared in advance, and timings may vary with the seasons.
Course Fee (300 hours teacher training) – Yoga Alliance Certified
$2800 (shared accommodation on twin sharing basis)
$3250 (private accomodation)
Batch size – 24
To secure your place, a $300 deposit is required, with the remaining balance payable upon arrival at the school. Course fees are non-refundable. Various payment methods are accepted, including net banking, and card payments made on arrival will incur a 3% tax on the course fee.
What does the course fees include??
- 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
- 28 Nights Accommodation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal tea
- Weekend excursions
- Course materials provided, including a notebook, study material, yoga mat, and cleansing kit
General Rules
- Silence must be maintained from 10 PM until morning.
- Regular homework must be completed.
- All classes are mandatory unless you are ill.
- An assessment will be conducted as part of certification.
- SRI reserves the right to disqualify any student at any time during the course for misconduct.
- Eating and drinking anything other than water is not allowed in the yoga halls.
- Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets are strictly prohibited during lectures.
- During asana practice, leave jewelry, books, extra clothing, bags, and purses in your room; only your yoga mat and water bottle are permitted in the yoga hall.
- Students are expected to clear their practice space immediately after practice.
