“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.”
RYS 300 · Yoga Alliance · for certified teachers
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
The continuation of your 200 Hr education — whether you completed it with us or at any other Yoga Alliance certified school. Four weeks of advanced residential study that make you eligible for RYT 500.
- 4 weeks · fully residential
- RYT 500 eligible on completion
- Prerequisite: 200 Hr from any RYS
Course overview
The next step for teachers ready to go deeper
- Advanced asana: from traditional Hatha to dynamic, alignment-based practice.
- Science-backed anatomy — musculoskeletal, respiratory and nervous systems.
- Deep study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
- Pedagogy throughout: learn each practice, then learn to teach it with confidence.
| Course | 300 Hour YTT (RYT 300) |
|---|---|
| Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Style | Hatha Yoga |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Format | Residential with meals |
| Language | English |
| Certification | RYT 500 eligible · HNBGU (optional) |
| Venue | Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh |
| Fee | $2,570 twin shared · $3,400 private |
Your credential path
The path to RYT 500
200 Hour YTT
Your foundation — completed at any Yoga Alliance registered school
Completed
300 Hour YTT
4 weeks of advanced education at Abhayaranya Ashram, Rishikesh
You are here
RYT 500
Register with Yoga Alliance as an advanced certified teacher, worldwide
On graduation
2026–27 intakes
Dates, fees & accommodation
Reserve with a US $400 deposit — non-refundable and non-transferable; validity extendable in special circumstances, case-by-case. Balance payable when the course starts.
01 Mar – 30 MarFully booked
23 Apr – 22 MayCompleted
15 Jun – 14 JulIn progress
13 Aug – 11 SepFew places
05 Oct – 03 NovOpen
28 Nov – 27 DecOpen
20 Jan – 18 Feb '27Open
Open
Few places
Fully booked / past
Twin Shared Room
$2,570per student, all-inclusive
- Two single beds
- Shower · AC · hot water · Wi-Fi
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Curriculum materials, mat & props
Private Room
$3,400all-inclusive
- One double bed, all to yourself
- Shower · AC · hot water · Wi-Fi
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Curriculum materials, mat & props
RYS 300 syllabus — Yoga Alliance standards
The advanced curriculum
Every module pairs practice with pedagogy: you embody the technique, then learn to teach it.
Asana
Asana & practice sessions
The evolution of asana — traditional Hatha to dynamic, alignment-based practice.
- Diverse Sun Salutations for heat and stamina
- Inversions to build courage and shift perspective
- Restorative poses and introduction to Bandhas
- Exposure to Iyengar & Ashtanga styles (faculty's discretion)
Anatomy
Science-backed anatomy & physiology
Modern science validating ancient practice, so you can adapt safely to individual students.
- Musculoskeletal: strength, balance, safe stretching, joint health
- Respiratory: the science behind pranayama
- Nervous system & immunity: the rest-and-digest response
Darshan
Yoga philosophy
A compass for life — a new perspective for your practice and teaching.
- Yoga's historical roots and classical Indian philosophy
- Patanjali's Yoga Sutras — all eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
- Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita: Dharma, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana
Pranayama · Mantra · Dhyana
Breath, sound and meditation
Step-by-step practices you embody first, then learn to teach with confidence.
- Pranayama for lung capacity, clarity and calm
- Mantra: voice, rhythm and conscious silence
- Pratyahara, Antar Mouna, Trataka, chakra understanding
- Meditation for trauma release and emotional liberation
Daily schedule
Discipline, on and off the mat
A strict rhythm in compliance with Yoga Alliance standards — with fresh sattvic vegetarian food fuelling it: three meals daily, vegan and gluten-free catered.
Wake up — bell rings
Shatkarma (yogic cleansing)
Mantra
Pranayama practice
Asana practice
Breakfast
Swadhyaya (self-study)
Yoga workshop
Lunch
Yoga anatomy & physiology
Yog Darshan (philosophy)
Asana practice
Dharana & Dhyana
Meditation
Shatkarma (yogic cleansing) schedule
Jalneti
Rubber / Sutraneti
Kunjal
Shankprakshalan
Daily schedule is subject to change at the faculty's discretion. Dress code: modest attire that honours the tradition — sleeved tops and full-length bottoms.
Certification
Completing the 300 Hr on top of your 200 Hr makes you eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 500 — the internationally recognised advanced designation.
An optional Certificate in Yoga from HNB Garhwal University, recognised by the Government of India, is available at an additional cost.
Faculty & evaluation
6–7 resident teachers per batch across the eight limbs of the Patanjali Yogsutra, led by an E-RYT trainer — resident at the ashram throughout your course.
Evaluation: written and practical assessments, your conduct throughout the training, and a minimum 90% attendance. Meet the faculty
★★★★★ verified student reviews
In our students' words
“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.”
“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.”
“The vegetarian meals are prepared with love and very high-quality ingredients. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and readily answer all our questions.”
Before you enrol
300 Hr — frequently asked questions
Students who have already completed a 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training — at Rishikesh Yogpeeth or any other Yoga Alliance registered school.
Yes. The 300 Hr builds directly on the foundational knowledge of the 200 Hr, so completing one first is a strict prerequisite.
A 300-hour completion certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school. Combined with your 200 Hr, this makes you eligible to register as RYT 500. An optional HNBGU university certificate is available at additional cost.
About 4 weeks. It is an intensive, full-time residential program — come prepared accordingly.
Register as RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, teach advanced classes, and grow your teaching career anywhere in the world.
The advanced credential — RYT 500
Take your teaching beyond 200 hours
Reserve your intake with a deposit, or talk to our Yoga program counsellor first — eligibility, diets, dates or anything on your mind.