“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.”
20 years of experience · dual certification · in the Himalayas
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
The full spectrum of Yoga Alliance certified education in one comprehensive residential course: the 200 Hr and 300 Hr YTT completed in sequence over 7 weeks at Abhayaranya Ashram.
- 7 weeks + 1 day · fully residential
- RYT 500 eligible on completion
- No prerequisites — beginners welcome
Course overview
Full certification, one immersive stay
- The complete curriculum of both the 200 Hr and 300 Hr YTT, in sequence.
- In-depth asana, teaching methodology, anatomy & physiology and yoga philosophy.
- Eligible to register as an RYT 500 Yoga Alliance certified teacher on graduation.
- Optional Government of India-recognised certificate from HNB Garhwal University (additional cost).
| Course | 500 Hour YTT (RYT 500) |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner to Advanced |
| Style | Hatha Yoga |
| Duration | 7 weeks + 1 day |
| Format | Residential with meals |
| Language | English |
| Certification | RYT 500 — Yoga Alliance |
| Venue | Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh |
| Fee | $4,250 twin shared · $5,670 private |
How the 7 weeks unfold
Two courses. One continuous journey.
You complete the 200 Hr and 300 Hr curricula back-to-back, in one stay — building from foundation to advanced without breaking your immersion.
2026–27 intakes
Dates, fees & accommodation
Conducted multiple times a year. Reserve with a US $800 deposit — non-refundable; validity can be extended in special circumstances, case-by-case. Balance payable on arrival.
23 May – 14 JulIn progress
21 Jul – 11 SepFew places
12 Sep – 03 NovOpen
05 Nov – 27 DecOpen
28 Dec – 18 Feb '27Open
Open
Few places
Fully booked / past
200 Hr taken separately (twin shared)$2,100
300 Hr taken separately (twin shared)$2,570
Total, taken separately$4,670
500 Hr in one stay — plus one trip, one visa, one arrival$4,250 Save $420
Twin Shared Room
$4,250per student, all-inclusive
- Two single beds
- Shower · AC · hot water · Wi-Fi
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Curriculum materials, mat & props
Private Room
$5,670all-inclusive
- One double bed, all to yourself
- Shower · AC · hot water · Wi-Fi
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Curriculum materials, mat & props
RYT 500 syllabus — Yoga Alliance standards
The complete curriculum
The 500 Hr comprises the full syllabi of the 200 Hr and 300 Hr courses. Highlights of the combined journey:
Asana
Five key categories, mastered
Standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists and inversions — with the benefits and functions of each practice.
Practice
3 hours of daily asana practice
Morning and evening sessions every day — alignment, adjustment and progressive refinement under expert guidance.
Anatomy & Darshan
Anatomy and philosophy in depth
From foundation concepts in weeks 1–3 to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras discussed in detail through weeks 4–7.
Pranayama · Nidra · Mantra
Breathing, yoga nidra and chanting
Hands-on training from the second week: daily meditation and breath practice, Yoga Nidra for stress, mantra in the daily rhythm.
Daily schedule
A harmonious rhythm, seven weeks long
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
Herbal tea
Nasal cleansing
Mantra chanting & pranayama
Yoga asana
Breakfast
Yoga philosophy
Yoga anatomy
Lunch
Self study / assignment
Alignment and adjustment
Yoga asana
Meditation
Dinner
Lights out
Shatkarma (yogic cleansing) schedule
Jalneti
Kunjal
Rubber Neti
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
On completion you are eligible to register as an RYT 500 certified teacher — a credential recognised internationally, reflecting a high level of training and professional competence.
An optional Certificate from HNB Garhwal University, recognised by the Government of India, adds academic value 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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Before you enrol
500 Hr — frequently asked questions
Students who want to complete their full yoga teacher certification in one program. No prior certification is required to enrol — the course begins from the foundation.
No — this combined course includes both, taken in sequence. Alternatively, complete them as separate courses; the outcome is the same RYT 500 eligibility.
7 weeks + 1 day, as an intensive fully residential program.
A 500-hour certification from a Yoga Alliance registered school, making you eligible to register as RYT 500 — an advanced credential recognised internationally.
Yes — an optional certificate from HNB Garhwal University, recognised by the Government of India, is available at an additional cost.
The complete credential — in one stay
Seven weeks. Full certification. One journey.
Reserve your intake with a deposit, or talk to our Yoga program counsellor first — eligibility, diets, dates or anything on your mind.