Being one of the oldest yoga schools in Rishikesh, we have modernized the ashram with the facilities that contemporary students need without leaving what originally made it attractive.
The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is based on Hatha Yoga. Many other styles of Yoga can be traced back to Hatha Yoga. Vinyasa are layered on top of this foundation, not instead of it. The goal is a program that works whether someone is a total beginner or already teaching and looking to deepen their knowledge, covering everything from asanas and kriyas through to what it actually takes to stand in front of a class on your own. If you are still deciding on a program, our blog on how to choose a yoga teacher training and our piece on why yoga in India is the best way to go deeper are both worth a read first.
Modern life asks a lot of both teachers and students, physically, mentally, emotionally, and often spiritually too. Learning several styles of Yoga properly, rather than just one, tends to be what actually builds that wellbeing and gives it some staying power. Our intensive training is built to help you process and absorb all of that, not just memorize it for a test.
Our yoga masters give a real depth to Asana, meditation, Ayurveda, pranayama, yoga philosophy, and anatomy. Training also includes alignment, modifications, contraindications, props, adjustments and teaching strategies, as well as actual teaching practice. This program is designed to refine your own practice and your ability to teach Yoga to others, regardless of your level of skill.
By joining Himalayan Yog Ashram, you will not only return with a certificate, but also with a solid theoretical base and the practical ability to apply it in your daily routine. We would love to have you for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course.
If you would rather start smaller, our 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a good first step. Once you finish RYT 200 and want to keep going, our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training picks up from there, and a good number of students eventually work through the full 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh pathway, which is essentially the 200 hour course, a break, then the 300 hour course. And if certification is not really the goal and you just want time at the ashram, our Ashram Stay in Rishikesh is a more flexible option.
Pranayama and Mantra practice
Daily Yoga Classes
Methodology and Anatomy sessions
Self study and quiet time built into the schedule
Yoga Therapy and Alignment work
Meditation and Yoga Nidra
Satkarma practices
Two Ayurvedic meals a day
Fresh fruit through the day
Excursions around Rishikesh
Vegan or gluten free meals on request
Yoga Alliance USA certification on completion
Small group sizes
A free Sound Healing class
Fresh towels and bedsheets every Sunday
A private bathroom and balcony in every room
Free, safe drinking water from an in house purifier
An Ayurvedic tea corner
Our Aim is to awaken the teacher within you and provide you with a solid foundation for taking your own yogic practice to a whole new level so you can teach by your self-experienced wisdom and knowledge instead of mental knowledge.
You will work through the philosophical side of Yoga using the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, and for most students this ends up being one of the more eye opening parts of the whole course. It gives you a real sense of how Yoga keeps you steady and energized, and how consciousness can expand well beyond the physical. This is where you learn to work with the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional layers of practice all at once, right here in the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh.
You will learn to teach 60 asanas, starting with foundational poses like Tadasana, or Mountain Pose. You will be looking at the effects of each one, how to safely prepare for it, what good alignment looks like, benefits, and why to avoid. You teach each position, and then you learn how to put together the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical parts of that position.
Besides practicing Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, and Shatkarma, you will learn how to train and teach others in the same practices. Our pranayama training includes practices like Chandra Bhedana pranayama, and you will get into the older tradition of Shatkarma cleansing kriyas used for physical and mental purification.
You will learn directly from an experienced master practitioner, both the theory behind meditation and how to actually guide students into it themselves.
There are eighteen basic positions that are covered in depth here. This is often when Yoga begins to feel very different from what most students expected when they first arrived.
You will learn the anatomy of Yoga in detail and how to apply it to your practice, which is vital for teaching safely and avoiding injuries in your own body. Come ready for a different perspective than a usual anatomy class; this class is not taught from a medical perspective but from a yogic perspective.
Mantra chanting is a way of connecting inward, and it is something you can eventually pass on to your own students once you have felt its effect yourself. Through this course, you will learn how important mantras like Om Namah Shivaya are.
Graduates will receive a 200-hour certificate, or RYT 200, since your training has been officially verified by Yoga Alliance here.
We host folks from around the world to our 200-hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh each year, many of whom go on to become teachers. We intentionally limit the size of our classes so that instructors are able to reach each student. When a class gets too large, this becomes a lot harder.
At our Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, you get something close to what students would have experienced here centuries ago: a genuine period of retreat. Over these 24 days, there is real space to wake up the teacher in you and let what you have learned actually settle in.
The training offers an opportunity to escape the usual distractions of everyday life, like partying or bad habits that wear people down gradually.
This is a time for self-awareness, self-empowerment, and really sitting with yourself, not rushing through it.
The first accounts of Yoga as a complete system for human wellbeing are found in ancient Indian texts. Yogic science was always meant to be much more than just physical fitness. However, when you properly look into Vedic history, it becomes apparent that this is not the case anymore.
Regular practitioners are more stable (physically, cognitively and emotionally) even during very difficult times, which is undoubtedly one of the reasons Yoga is becoming increasingly popular around the world. One of the best ways to begin that trip is with a Yoga Retreat in Himalayan Yog Ashram in Rishikesh .
Yoga keeps you alive and renewed, not just physically, as the ancient Rishis, Munis and Yog Gurus emphasized. "It also influences the mental, spiritual and emotional dimensions, relaxing the mind enough to establish a deep connection which ultimately brings about great joy and self-awareness.
No, it doesn't. Yoga is a way of living, a spiritual practice that awakens something in you and takes you toward self-realization and self-mastery, not toward any one belief system.
There are many paths into a yoga career, but Yoga Teacher Training Programs registered with Yoga Alliance are the most widely recognized route globally. Yoga Alliance is essentially the accreditation mark the industry trusts, and holding that certificate gives your teaching real credibility from day one.
Link: Yoga Alliance ProfileOur 200 hour yoga TTC in rishikesh is genuinely the first real step in most people's yoga careers. Over 24 days, you build a solid grasp of the basic concepts of Yoga, work through a range of asanas and styles, and even as a complete beginner, you will come out having practiced the fundamentals properly. For most people, this is just the easiest way to start a real, healthy yoga practice.
Rishikesh, India has been a center of Vedic study and classical Yoga for thousands of years. Ancient saints chose this land specifically for their own journeys of self attainment, and there is a reason spirituality feels so present here, partly the Himalayas, partly the Ganges, two forces that give this place a different kind of energy than most other parts of India. You can read more about the reasons why Rishikesh is considered the best destination for yoga teacher training for a more complete picture.
Himalayan Yog Ashram is one of the oldest Yoga Schools in Rishikesh, where we teach authentic Indian Yoga in the way it was originally taught. Our goal is to help a future yoga practitioner to become a real yogi, a person who has attained real mental, physical, and emotional balance through years of adequate practice.
Our teaching blends Yoga Asana, spirituality, and the process of self attainment, carrying forward what we were given by earlier Rishi Munis. Here, yoga study is more than just a technical skill; it is a path to tranquillity and a sense of harmony.
Our curriculum is based on ancient yogic texts, updated with a modern perspective. We are a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School and follow their requirements to the letter. Intensive, ongoing asana practice. Get ready for a real deep exploration of Yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda, and yoga nidra.
06:00 - 07:00 Pranayama / Mantra
07:00 - 08:30 Hatha Yoga Practice
08:30 - 09:00 Tea
09:00 - 10:00 Philosophy
10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
11:00 - 12:30 Ayurveda / Methodology / Yogic Anatomy
13:00 - 14:00 Fruits / Snacks
14:00 - 15:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa / Alignment & Adjustment
15:30 - 16:00 Break Time
16:00 - 17:00 Meditation / Yog Nidra
17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
18:00 - 20:30 Rest / Self-Study
20:30 - 05-30 Silence / Lights OFF
Note:
1. Schedules are subject to change
2. Two Time Meals & One Time Snacks / fruits (This is an ideal way to eat as per Yoga & Ayurveda)
3. No Classes on Sunday
$595 Meals included
$795
$1,150
$1,650
Prices are in United State Dollar.
Note:
1. You need to arrive on 1st
2. Additional charges for AC or Room Heater apply only to the 4th Shared Room.
3. We have segregated 4-sharing rooms based on gender.
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200 HOUR YTTC
If you are looking for a place to experience true spirituality, this is your ashram. The people that work here are extremely caring and sweet. The food is absolutely delicious. You can book astonishing Ayurvedic massages, that heal your pain in only one session. The teachers are highly competent and I learnt true yogic science (mostly through practice). I did the 200h YTTC, and I recommend it with my heart. But also if you want a shorter program, they have options available and this ashram will welcome you. It felt like home. Whenever I needed something, they were ready to help. True community and commitment are what make this place so unique. Thank you.
200 HOUR YTTC
“They take care of each individual that arrives in the ashram, they really hold space for you to cultivate yourself to give freedom to your feelings and to understand them. The guidance that they give you, it just offers a place of safety and I think for myself up until now I have never felt so safe within myself as that I felt within the ashram with the guidance of Yogi Ram and the other teachers. I recommend this place to everyone that I meet that is interested in yoga but also in themselves.”
200 HOUR YTTC
“I originally planned to go for 2 weeks, I was living a stressful corporate job in London and moving to a whole new life in Sydney Australia and I needed a break, I needed to reset my nervous system, I needed to remove the stress that had been built up in my body and that was exactly what I received when I attended the ashram. The Yoga was just next level, so spiritual, so pure. I learned how to meditate when I was at the ashram, the food was some of the best Indian food you will ever taste and the treatments at the ashram are second to none. ”
200 HOUR YTTC
“This Ashram is truly special! We stayed for three and a half weeks for the 200h YTT and fom the first moment it felt like home. The entire Team is very friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious every day (occasional specials like desert or paneer were highly appreciated). In the yoga classes, a traditional approach to the philosophy and the way of life of a Yogi is taught, which may not be for anyone who's looking for a pure yoga/asana school. For everyone open towards a fundamentally aligned perspective on life and on what's important to maintain inner peace (and eventually to attain enlightenment) this is the right place! With a holistic view on the yogic world and a focus on practicing, the time in this Ashram can be very transformative and a significant step on the journey towards oneself. There is much to learn when one is ready and open-minded! We enjoyed our time very much and are thankful for the great journey! 🙏🏼 ”
200 HOUR YTTC
"I completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training. I found the course to be very authentic and traditional with its programming based on Indian and Hindu culture. It was unlike anything I have ever experienced in the US (where I’m from). The main yoga styles practiced are Hatha and Ashtanga. I deeply appreciated the morning pranayama and chanting with Kapil! My room and accommodations were clean and comfortable. The daily meals were healthy and delicious. All the staff members were incredibly kind and attentive if I had any questions or needed help of any kind. I was fortunate enough to have a private sound healing training during my stay. The teacher worked with my busy schedule to make it happen! It was an unforgettable and special experience I will always cherish. Thank you to Yogi Ram, Shyam, and everyone else on staff for hosting me and teaching me so much during my time at the Ashram 🙏🏻 "
Yoga Alliance is the body that sets standards for how Yoga should be taught safely and ethically around the world. Since 1999, it has grown alongside Yoga's own rise in popularity, and its rules exist to keep teaching standards consistent across schools.
RYT 200 just means the teacher has gone through a 200 hour curriculum that meets the standards set by the Yoga Alliance. Think of it as proof that someone knows the subject and can teach it in an organized way rather than just doing it.
The qualification is well respected across the world. RYT 200 holders are sought after by many studios, gyms and wellness centers as it shows a minimum standard of acceptable and quality training. It also gives access to seminars, workshops, overseas retreats and other activities that would be more difficult without it.
If you want to go further after the 200-hour course, the RYS 300-hour program is the next logical step. It is a 28-day residential program with additional homework and more classroom study in more depth than the 200-hour course.
Rishikesh, the "Yoga Capital of the World," is a popular place to get 200 hours of yoga teacher training. During your 200 hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh, you will get a chance to take part in a number of interesting activities like:
Experience the peace of Yoga in the heart of nature with the Ganges River and Himalayas as a backdrop.
Enjoy the uplifting devotional singing of kirtan, which promotes a feeling of community and upliftment of spirit.
Learn about amazing waterfalls and connect with nature by taking in the refreshing energy of falling water.
Experience a highly spiritual moment at the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a spiritual ceremony held on the banks of the Ganges.
Go for a stunning walk to Kunjapuri Temple and witness a mesmerizing sunrise over the Himalayas that will fill you with inspiration and leave you speechless.
Note:
The scheduling of activities like sunrise treks and Ganga Aarti ceremonies varies based on weather and transportation. We decide on these experiences week by week to ensure the best possible conditions for our participants.
As part of the Yoga Program, excursion activities are arranged on the 2nd week Tuesday and 3rd week Tuesday.
In a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, physical nutrition is equally important as the practice itself, which is why we serve sattvic bhojan (food) in our kitchen – based on real nutrition, not convenience.
It eliminates fried, processed, and canned foods and helps prevent cardiac issues. It also maintains excellent cholesterol levels. It's also easy to ingest and digest, which tends to help avoid other long-term health concerns.
Balancing the Diet:
You avoid fried meals, processed foods, canned foods, and other unhealthy foods when you follow a sattvic diet. This controls cholesterol levels and shields against heart disease. Since sattvic food maintains our stomach content with simple digestion and absorption, diabetes and several malignancies are also warded off.
A good place to rest matters after a demanding yoga practice, and comfort is a bigger part of the experience than people often expect going in. Living close to nature, right in the Himalayan foothills next to the Ganges, is genuinely restorative on its own for anyone working toward becoming a real Yogi.
Rooms are shared, clean, and comfortable, and each one comes with:
We make sure our graduates are well-prepared to teach on their own because every teacher and guru here has real, practical experience, is certified by the Yoga Alliance, and has a master's degree.
Founder, Meditation, Philosophy, practitioner of lineage of Himalayan Tradition of Yoga & Meditation
Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology
Pranayama, Mantra Chanting, Yoga Nidra, Meditation
Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Sound Healing, Yoga Education, Holistic Wellness
In this interview, Yogi Ram talks about his spiritual upbringing and describes yoga as a complete path to inner clarity, balance and wellbeing. He also gently pushes back against a few common modern misunderstandings and lays out the traditional foundations behind real practice.
A tourist visa works fine. You can apply through your embassy or consulate, though the online route tends to be faster, usually anywhere from a week to a month. Apply for an Indian visa here.
It takes you from a beginner level understanding of Yoga into real depth, covering not just asana but yoga history, philosophy, anatomy, and meditation too, and it leads directly to RYT 200 certification through Yoga Alliance.
Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh starts from $595 for the course plus meals. Accommodation runs from $795 for a shared room up to $1,650 for a private room, all in USD..
Yes. RYT 200 is generally considered the minimum credential for teaching as an authorized yoga instructor.
Yes, it is built for beginner to intermediate level, so you can join even if you have never practiced Yoga before.
You need to complete a full 200 hour yoga teacher training program at a school registered with Yoga Alliance, known as an RYS.
Three weeks, or 24 days, and we recommend arriving a day early so you are settled before the course starts.
The 200 hour training is the entry point into teaching yoga. The 300 hour program builds on that and takes your knowledge to a more advanced level, and you need to complete 200 hours before starting 300. Finish both, and you become eligible for the full 500 Hour Yoga certification.
Once certified, you can teach Yoga in most countries. Even if teaching is not your goal, plenty of people take this course purely for their own growth and self improvement.
We ask all students to follow a simple, respectful code while at the ashram:
As a school in the heart of Rishikesh, we make sure every student understands our core policies:
The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant, roughly 35 km away, while the main international airport is in New Delhi, about 250 km out. Taxis and buses are easy to find at both, and you can also arrange a pickup directly through the ashram for an additional charge.
The closest station is Rishikesh Yog Nagri, about 6 km from the ashram, well connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Lucknow. From the station, a taxi to the ashram is easy to arrange.
Rishikesh has solid road connections to cities across India, with both private and government buses and cabs running regularly.
Note:
You need to arrive at the New Delhi airport. You can also get a connecting flight from New Delhi to Dehradun Airport which is very close to Rishikesh (30 minutes by taxi). Taxis can be booked through us from both airports at the actual cost.
Taxi Fare (One Way)
| Delhi to Ashram | USD 70 / INR 5500 |
|---|---|
| Dehradun to Ashram | USD 15 / INR 1,350 |
The average temperature in Rishikesh in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 63°F (17°C) to a low of 42°F (6°C). Some would describe it as moderately chilly.
The weather in February in Rishikesh is parched. It doesn't frequently rain (50mm of precipitation north of 3 days). The environment is very agreeable in that space in February. The temperature reached the midpoint of the limit of 23°C.
In march the temperature varies from 22 to 35°C. March is moderately hot all through the days and nights. The atmosphere becomes moderate with cool breezes.
The average temperature in Rishikesh in April for a typical day ranges from a high of 89°F (32°C) to a low of 63°F (17°C).
The average temperature in Rishikesh in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 97°F (36°C) to a low of 70°F (21°C).
The average temperature in Rishikesh in June for a typical day ranges from a high of 96°F (36°C) to a low of 74°F (23°C). Some would describe it as hot.
The average temperature in Rishikesh in July for a typical day ranges from a high of 86°F (30°C) to a low of 73°F (23°C). Some would describe it as very warm, muggy.
The continuous spell of heavy showers in Rishikesh in August not only made it the wettest place in Uttarakhand this month, but the town, known as "capital of Yoga and meditation".
The average temperature in Rishikesh in September for a typical day ranges from a high of 82°F (28°C) to a low of 68°F (20°C). Some would describe it as pleasantly warm, humid but cool.
The average temperature in Rishikesh in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 79°F (26°C) to a low of 60°F (16°C). Some would describe it as pleasantly warm, comfortable.
The average temperature in Rishikesh in November for a typical day ranges from a high of 73°F (23°C) to a low of 53°F (12°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool.
While the best time to visit Rishikesh is throughout the year, the Rishikesh weather in December makes it an ideal time to experience the best of the city! Wrapped in slight chill, the temperature drops as low as (8°C) and goes as high as (28°C).
Level
Beginner Level
Duration
12 Nights / 13 Days
Fee
From $495
Module
Residential with Meals
Yoga Style
Multi Style
Language
English
Certification
RYT200 After 2nd Time
Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Duration
23 Nights / 24 Days
Fee
From $795
Module
Residential with Meals
Yoga Style
Multi Style
Language
English
Certification
RYT 200 Yoga Alliance USA
Level
Intermediate
Duration
27 Nights / 28 Days
Fee
From $895
Module
Residential with Meals
Yoga Style
Multi Style
Language
English
Certification
RYT 300 Yoga Alliance USA
Himalayan Yog Ashram is One of the Authentic Yoga teacher Training School in Rishikesh, India. Begin Your Most Transformative Journey With us and Learn More About Your Body, Mind And Soul.
Himalayan Yog Ashram, 256 Tapowan, Badrinath Road, Block-Narendra Nagar, City-Rishikesh, District-Tehri Garhwal, Pin-249192, Uttarakhand
