Yoga Alliance RYS 200 · 300 · 500 — since 2005
Fully residential Hatha Yoga teacher training at Abhayaranya Ashram — a forest ashram in the Himalayan foothills above Rishikesh, reached only on foot. An education institution, not a resort.
“As a solo female traveler, I always felt completely safe and supported.”
Breanne F. — 200 Hr student, Google reviewResidential Yoga Teacher Training
All-inclusive and fully residential: accommodation, all meals, curriculum materials, mat and props — and faculty who live on-site with you.
Hatha Yoga · RYT 200 · Yoga Alliance
from $2,100twin shared · private available
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Hatha Yoga · RYT 500 path · Yoga Alliance
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Hatha Yoga · RYT 500 · Yoga Alliance
from $4,250twin shared · private available
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Life at Abhayaranya
This is a true teacher training, not a holiday — six days a week of study and practice, in a rhythm your body learns to love.
Why students choose Rishikesh Yogpeeth
9 in 10 of our students are women, most travelling alone to India for the first time. Resident staff, a private campus and arrival logistics are why "I felt completely safe" is the most repeated line in our reviews.
Dedicated teachers per discipline stay on-site throughout your course — questions get answered at the dinner table, not by email.
Yoga Alliance RYT certification plus an academic Certificate in Yoga from HNB Garhwal University — as a university extension centre.
Freshly cooked sattvic vegetarian meals, with vegan and gluten-free diets catered daily. "The food was absolutely epic" — an actual review, and a recurring one.
The ashram sits above the town, reached only on foot. Students arrive worried about the remoteness and graduate calling it the best part of their education.
Our alumni platform keeps you learning after graduation: online workshops, philosophy sessions and affiliation opportunities.
★★★★★ on Google, Yoga Alliance & TripAdvisor
“This is a true Yoga Teacher Training program, not a retreat. The curriculum is comprehensive, challenging, and deeply authentic… And the food — it was absolutely epic.”
“I was slightly concerned about being away from the main market area, but it quickly became one of the greatest advantages… I felt safe, supported, and cared for.”
“This school offers something different from many teacher trainings in places like Bali or Thailand. There is a strong connection to the roots, philosophy, and deeper traditions of yoga.”
“The teachers are truly the best teachers I have ever known and the entire staff are loving and caring like you are part of the ashram's family.”
Yoga faculty
Every batch is guided by experienced instructors specialising in different limbs of the Patanjali Yogsutra, led by an E-RYT trainer — a faculty of teachers, Ayurveda doctors and therapists, trained in-house on top of their qualifications.
Meet the faculty
Photo: faculty portrait on yogashala steps2026 calendar
Reserve with a deposit; the balance is payable on arrival. Intakes typically fill 6–8 weeks ahead.
| Course | Dates | Availability | Fee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Hour | 21 Jul – 12 Aug | Few places | from $2,100 | Book |
| 500 Hour | 21 Jul – 11 Sep | Few places | from $4,250 | Book |
| 300 Hour | 13 Aug – 11 Sep | Open | from $2,570 | Book |
| 200 Hour | 20 Aug – 11 Sep | Open | from $2,100 | Book |
| 200 Hour | 12 Sep – 04 Oct | Open | from $2,100 | Book |
Before you enrol
Intakes fill 6–8 weeks ahead
Reserve your place with a deposit, or talk to our Yoga program counsellor first — about eligibility, diets, dates or anything on your mind.
