“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.”
RYS 200 · Yoga Alliance · beginners welcome
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
The foundation course. Three weeks of residential Hatha Yoga education at Abhayaranya Ashram — designed for beginners and intermediate students planning to teach, and equally rewarding if you are here for practice, health or spirituality.
- 3 weeks · fully residential
- RYT 200 on completion
- No prior experience required
Course overview
A strong foundation — and your own style of teaching
- A comprehensive grasp of the fundamentals of yoga and its philosophy.
- The understanding, impact and effect of asanas on mind and body.
- Human anatomy & physiology through the lens of practice — bones, muscles, nervous system and hormones.
- Daily pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting to strengthen the nervous system.
- Yogic discipline, diet and cleansing rituals you can carry into daily life.
| Course | 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Style | Hatha Yoga |
| Duration | 3 weeks (21 days) |
| Format | Residential with meals |
| Language | English |
| Certification | RYT 200 — Yoga Alliance |
| Venue | Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh |
| Fee | $2,100 twin shared · $2,750 private |
Yoga Alliance RYS 200 syllabus
Where your 200 hours go
The syllabus meets Yoga Alliance requirements for RYT 200 — and university requirements for the one-month Certificate Course in Yoga recognised by the Government of India.
Techniques, Training & Practice — 115 hrsAsana · Pranayama · Meditation · Assignment
Anatomy & Physiology — 20 hrsAnatomy · Physiology
Yoga Humanities — 30 hrsHistory · Philosophy · Ethics
Professional Essentials — 55 hrsTeaching Methodology · Professional Development · Practicum
2026–27 intakes
Dates, fees & accommodation
Arrive one day before your course begins. Reserve with a US $400 deposit (non-refundable, valid one year, extendable case-by-case); the balance is payable before the course commences.
22 Jun – 14 JulIn progress
21 Jul – 12 AugFew places
20 Aug – 11 SepOpen
12 Sep – 04 OctOpen
12 Oct – 03 NovOpen
05 Nov – 27 NovOpen
05 Dec – 27 DecOpen
28 Dec – 19 Jan '27Open
27 Jan – 18 Feb '27Open
Open
Few places
Fully booked / past
Twin Shared Room
$2,100per student, all-inclusive
- Two single beds
- Shower · AC · hot water · Wi-Fi
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Curriculum materials, mat & props
Private Room
$2,750all-inclusive
- One double bed, all to yourself
- Shower · AC · hot water · Wi-Fi
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Curriculum materials, mat & props
What you will study
The curriculum, in depth
Eleven areas of study — each practised first, then learned as a teacher.
Asana
Study of asanas
Each posture practised for its purpose — alignment, detoxification, strength, rest and a calm mind.
Pranayama
Technique & practice of breathing
The foundation of yoga: deep breathing for circulation, digestion and detoxification.
Dhyana
Meditation
Deeper levels of concentration on the path toward Samadhi — the ultimate aim of yoga.
Mantra
Mantra chanting
Sanskrit chanting to steady the mind and manage tension, practised daily.
Shatkarma
Cleansing techniques
Yogic purification practices that keep the body strong, healthy and clear.
Sanskrit
Postures, names & terminology
Learn each posture with its Sanskrit name and meaning — practice with understanding.
Methodology
Sequencing & improvisation
Design and run an effective class — and adapt when the room demands it.
Anatomy
Human anatomy & physiology
The fundamentals that make yoga's therapeutic effects make sense.
Practicum
Confidence through teaching practice
Teach real sessions during the course; confidence is a skill built with practice.
Daily schedule
7–8 hours of training, every day
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
Shatkarma (yogic cleansing)
Mantra chanting
Pranayama
Asana
Breakfast
Yoga anatomy & physiology
Lunch
Swadhyaya (self-study)
Yogadarshan (yoga philosophy)
Asana
Dharana & Dhyana (meditation)
Dinner
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 with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, the internationally recognised entry designation.
Students can additionally earn a Certificate in Yoga from HNB Garhwal University — a central government university of India — via our extension-centre program, 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 vegetarian meals are prepared with love and very high-quality ingredients. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and readily answer all our questions.”
“Even when I had left and had trouble with taxis, I called them and they saved the day! The food was delicious and the atmosphere and accommodation was 10/10.”
“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.”
Before you enrol
200 Hr — frequently asked questions
The foundation training for becoming a yoga teacher: asana, yoga history, philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and meditation over three weeks. On completion you are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200.
$2,100 USD in a twin shared room or $2,750 USD in a private room — all-inclusive of tuition, accommodation, three vegetarian meals a day, curriculum materials and props.
Yes — it is the minimum requirement to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 and teach in most countries. For deeper knowledge, continue with our 300 or 500-hour curriculum.
A standard tourist visa covers the 200-hour course. Apply through your embassy or online (faster). Allow one week to a month for the outcome.
RYT 200 = Registered Yoga Teacher, your designation after completing a 200-hour training at a registered school. RYS 200 = a Registered Yoga School. E-RYT 200 = Experienced RYT: at least 1,000 teaching hours and 2 years of teaching after your own training.
If you practise already, continue. If not, begin gentle stretches and breathing exercises — nothing strenuous, just bringing your body into regular movement.
The primary certification in yoga teaching
Begin your 200 hours at the source
Reserve your intake with a deposit, or talk to our Yoga program counsellor first — eligibility, diets, dates or anything on your mind.