500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India
The 500 Hour yoga teacher training is an intensive 39-day course, designed to reinforce and advance your existing knowledge of yoga. You will learn how to develop your own yoga practice to a professional level and gain enriching expertise. We invite you to cultivate your individual teaching style and connect to yourself on a deeper level.
This yoga teacher training fulfills all needs of becoming a registered yoga instructor. During the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you will cover Hatha asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Alignment, Advanced asana, Teaching Methodology and Practice, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Ayurveda, and Emotional Blockage® Treatment.
An in-depth study of the Patanjali Yog Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Anatomy will increase your ability to understand human nature, body, and mind. This is an important part of becoming a knowledgeable yoga teacher.
You will learn how to teach asana, pranayama, meditation, and design challenging and motivating classes.
Our 500 hour yoga teacher training in India is registered with Yoga Alliance. After course completion, you will receive a Yoga Alliance Certification that allows you to teach yoga internationally and obtains a career.
The 500 hour yoga teacher training at Yoga India Foundation is very complex and requires discipline, attention, and willpower.
With small group sizes, we aim to provide a spacious and individual teaching environment. Throughout the yoga teacher training, you get to enjoy a personalized setting with a one-on-one focus. We, at Yoga India Foundation, focus on quality, so we keep our student size limited.
The classes are held six times a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Once a week, you have a holiday which you can use to relax or self-study.
The 500 Hour yoga teacher training is an intensive 39-day course, designed to reinforce and advance your existing knowledge of yoga. You will learn how to develop your own yoga practice to a professional level and gain enriching expertise. We invite you to cultivate your individual teaching style and connect to yourself on a deeper level.
This yoga teacher training fulfills all needs of becoming a registered yoga instructor. During the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you will cover Hatha asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Alignment, Advanced asana, Teaching Methodology and Practice, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Ayurveda, and Emotional Blockage® Treatment.
An in-depth study of the Patanjali Yog Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Anatomy will increase your ability to understand human nature, body, and mind. This is an important part of becoming a knowledgeable yoga teacher.
You will learn how to teach asana, pranayama, meditation, and design challenging and motivating classes.
Our 500 hour yoga teacher training in India is registered with Yoga Alliance. After course completion, you will receive a Yoga Alliance Certification that allows you to teach yoga internationally and obtains a career.
The 500 hour yoga teacher training at Yoga India Foundation is very complex and requires discipline, attention, and willpower.
With small group sizes, we aim to provide a spacious and individual teaching environment. Throughout the yoga teacher training, you get to enjoy a personalized setting with a one-on-one focus. We, at Yoga India Foundation, focus on quality, so we keep our student size limited.
The classes are held six times a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Once a week, you have a holiday which you can use to relax or self-study.
During our 500 hour yoga teacher training, we aim to focus on your personal growth in combination with building a foundational knowledge. We use practical, theoretical and interactive teaching methodologies in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Through one-on-one guidance, you will become a knowledgeable yoga instructor and confident individual.
After many years of teaching international students in co-operation with Yoga Alliance, we have established an excellent 500 hour yoga teacher training program that fulfills the highest standards for you.
After course completion, you will receive your 500 Hour Yoga Alliance certification. With this certification, you can register as RYT 500. After two years of teaching yoga, you will be an ERYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Alliance Trainer)
The yoga instructors at Yoga India Foundation are true masters who have been collecting international teaching experiences over the past decades. Besides their Himalayan Yogi lineage, they hold masters of yogic science and PhDs in Ayurveda and Eastern Healing Therapies.
During your yoga teacher training, you will not only learn the benefits, contraindications and variations of the yoga postures but also how to hand-on adjust your students correctly according to their physical conditions.
Yoga India Foundation is the only school worldwide that offers yoga teacher training Emotional Blockage® Treatment as an optional course module during your Yoga Teacher Training in India. This treatment releases accumulated energy blockages from your body and hence removes related tensions, fears and past trauma from your mind.
Through this yoga teacher training in India, you will experience long-lasting and life-changing benefits. Through the removal of energy blockages you will feel much more joyful. With your new knowledge and positivity you will inspire many people around you and become a confident yoga teacher and individual.
We provide small group sizes to ensure an individual and unique learning atmosphere.
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Completing a 500 hour yoga teacher training in India is intense and enriching.
After completing your yoga teacher training with us, you can use our one-on-one skype and e-mail service to discuss questions about your yoga career, studio, teaching skills, personal practise and growth. We aim to support and guide you even when you are back at home.
We will answer questions like:
- How do I register as RYT 500?
- How do I create/expand my own yoga business?
- How do I use my benefits through Yoga Alliance?
- How do I reach students?
- How do I organise a yoga retreat?
- How do I use Social Media correctly?
Our aim is to not only offer the best 500 hour yoga teacher training in India but also to build up a supportive friendship that you can trust and rely on after the course.
Course Fee
This is a residential 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program. The fee includes the course, course materials, food, accommodation & more.
Current Early Bird Discounts
Reserve your seat 2 months in advance and receive 100$ off
Reserve your seat 3 months in advance and receive 200$ off
Reserve your seat 4 months in advance and receive 400$ off
Fees Include
- 40 days accommodation with attached bathroom and hot water
- Free one-way taxi pick up from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh
- 1 White School T Shirt
- 5 Yoga Books and two Teaching Guides
- 2 Booklets
- 12 Course Books as PDFs in advance
- Ayurvedic Consulation and Pulse Diagnose
- 2 vegetarian or vegan meals per day & unlimited fruits
- Teas and filtered water
- Yoga Alliance Certification (500 Hours)
- Yogic Cleansing kit
- Rudraksh Mala
- A new yoga mat
Please note: The course fee does not include AC, heating, additional taxi rides, flight tickets or personal expenses. An upgrade to private accommodation will cost 400 USD additionally. During the study break (19th – 31st) accommodation and food are not provided.
Course Schedule of the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India
| Time | Week 1+2 | Week 3+4 | Week 5+6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00-08:00 | Pranayama and Shatkarma | Pranayama and Shatkarma | Pranayama and Shatkarma |
| 08:00-10:00 | Asana | Asana | Asana |
| 10:00-11:00 | Brunch | Brunch | Brunch |
| 11:00-12:00 | Yoga Philosophy 1 | Yoga Philosophy 2 | Yoga Philosophy 3 |
| 12:00-13:00 | Yoga Anatomy | Yoga Adjustment | Teaching Methodology |
| 13:00-14:00 | Fruit Meal | Fruit Meal | Fruit Meal |
| 14:00-16:00 | Karma Yoga | Karma Yoga | Karma Yoga |
| 16:00-18:00 | Hatha Asana | Ashtanga/ Hatha Asana | Hatha/ Ashtanga |
| 18:00-19:00 | Emotional Blockage® Treatment /Meditation | Meditation | Meditation /Mantra |
| 19:00 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
Next Available 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training India 2025 Dates
Please note: Currently this course is only available as Hybrid Version. This means that you study the first 200 hours with us in Rishikesh (1st until 19th of every month) and the remaining 300 hours are completed online within 1-24 months as per your preference. The online part includes a variety of learning components such as journaling, live classes via Zoom and course work
- 01-10-2025 TO 21-11-2025
Course Overview
Yoga Asana (Postures)
The daily asana practices will increase your flexibility, strength and theoretical understanding of yoga postures. Our yoga teachers explain each asana in detail.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training you will cover:
- Traditional Hatha Postures
- Ashtanga Postures
- Adjustments for each posture
- Sequences for Balance
- Sequences for Strength
- Therapeutic Yoga
- Alignment
- Use of Props
- Adjustments and Modifications
Pranayama (Breathing Techniques)
Pranayama stands for the control of breath. Ancient breathing techniques are used as preparation for meditation and yoga. Pranayama removes subtle energy blocks and improves the respiratory system. The body becomes purified and energised.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will learn the following techniques:
- Bhramari
- Nadi Shodan
- Kapalabhati
- Anulom Velom
- Sitkari
- Bhastrika
- Chandrabhedana
- Suryabhedena
Mantra Chanting (Sacred Sounds)
Mantras are the Indian sounds of yoga that generate spiritual vibrations. Through mantras, you can connect to yourself and the universe.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will learn:
- OM Chanting
- Gayatri Mantra
- Sahna Vayatu
- Vishnu Mantra
- Shiv Mantra
Mudras and Bandhas (Gestures and Energy Lock)
Mantras are the Indian sounds of yoga that generate spiritual vibrations. Through mantras, you can connect to yourself and the universe.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will learn:
- OM Chanting
- Gayatri Mantra
- Sahna Vayatu
- Vishnu Mantra
- Shiv Mantra
Meditation (Dhyana)
Meditation promotes mental clarity and strength. Through regular meditation practises, you will experience inner transformation and bliss.
During your yoga teacher training, you will cover:
- Power of Transformation Breathing
- Kundalini Meditation
- Silent Meditation
- Theory and Meaning of Meditation
- Scientific and spiritual benefits of Meditation
- Awareness expansion
Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing)
Yogic cleansing practises are of great importance as they remove accumulated mucous and blockages in the nadis (energy channels). Your mind will feel more relaxed and you will be able to breathe much better.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training you will learn:
- Jala Neti
- Sutra Neti
- Kunjal
Yoga Anatomy
Learning about the different body systems improves the understanding of one’s physical well-being. It promotes harmony and prevents injury.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:
- Our physical and spiritual body- Introduction
- Muscular system
- Skeletal System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Nervous System
Yoga Philosophy
Yogic Philosophy connects your yoga practise to the theoretical wisdom behind it. Studying the Vedas, Gita or Patanjali Yog Sutras helps you to establish a broad and solid understanding of the path of yoga.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:
- Introduction to Yogic Philosophy
- Yamas and Niyamas
- Outtakes of the Patanjali Yog Sutras
- Outtakes of the Bhagavad Gita
- The concept of Panch Vritti & Panch Klesha
- Kriya Yoga- A way to overcome inborn afflictions
- Ashtanga Yoga- A methodology to overcome suffering
- Introduction to Samkhya Philosophy
- Principles of Ayurveda
- Karma
- Samadhi
Emotional Blockage® Treatment
Each and every individual goes through various kinds of emotions in their life. What are emotions? It is basically our way of expression: it may be positive or negative. We experience anger, anxiety, stress, sadness etc. Sometimes, instead of expressing our emotions, we suppress them. They begin to accumulate in our body at various parts such as calf muscles, thighs, hamstrings and back. These accumulated emotions result in energy blockages and various kinds of physical as well as mental diseases.
Through Emotional Blockage® Treatment we can remove such accumulated energy blocks and feel more light, free and relaxed. Negativity is removed quickly and the body becomes more flexible.
The Emotional Blockage® Treatment was invented by Bipin Gyan.
It is an optional part of the 500 hour yoga teacher training and requires discipline and surrender
Important Notice Regarding Emotional Blockage® Treatment
Starting January 1st, 2026, the Emotional Blockage® Treatment course will no longer be included in any of our Yoga Teacher Training programs. If you wish to learn this technique, please note that you will need to book the course separately here
Teaching Methodology
For aspiring yoga teachers, teaching methodology is an important and fundamental course aspect. In this class, you will learn how to teach yoga and gain diverse theoretical practical methods:
- Class Planning and Sequencing (60 and 90 minutes)
- Classroom organisation and set up
- Creating the right energy
- Observation of individuals
- Correct adjustment
- Use of voice and language
- Attention distribution
- Apply the right techniques in different situations
- Time-Management
- Rules and Regulations
- Sanskrit and English Explanations
- Correct Demonstration
- The use of props
Applied Ayurveda & Karma Yoga
Applied Ayurveda means that you will move from your theoretical knowledge of Ayurveda into practice. During this class, we will teach you how to:
- Make Ayurvedic liver detox tea
- Do Ayurvedic face and hair masks
- Do Ayurvedic Gardening
- Detox your body according to Ayurveda
- Make Tulsi and herbal Tea
- Use Ayurvedic supplements
Karma Yoga means selfless action. Here we will take some actions for humanity and common wealth.
Please be aware that we live in an ashram environment. We value respect, kindness and compassion. READ MORE
The deposit fee must be paid in advance and is non-refundable.
The remaining payment has to be made on arrival.
If teachers or staff observe any violation of the Terms and Conditions, the student has to leave the course immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any Other Question?
We want to make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about our yoga teacher training programs, so please feel free to ask us anything.
How long should you do yoga before starting yoga teacher training?
Ideally, you should have had a few yoga classes before starting the yoga teacher training. You don’t require a regular asana practice beforehand, but it is recommended to have a sincere interest to learn as well as commitment to complete the training. Western Yoga is very different from traditional yoga, so we invite you to learn all about it from A-Z. Our classes slowly build up so you will learn all about asana, pranayama, meditation etc. from a beginner to more intermediate level.
Which yoga style do you teach?
At Yoga India Foundation we teach traditional Yoga, also known as Hatha Asana and Ashtanga Yoga (Eight Parts) Philosophy. Our approach is to look at the individual and teach you how to create perfect health in your body and others. First, you have to understand the common ailments and problems nowadays. Once you understand this and know about the Benefits + Cautions of Asana & Pranayama Techniques, you can determine which techniques to apply to create well-being as well as physical and mental health.
Our goal is to teach you traditional yoga in its holistic, balance-creating and ancient scientific background. Ayurveda plays an important role too; that’s why we teach daily Ayurveda or Applied Ayurveda classes and provide one-on-one consultations by Dr Kumar throughout the course.
What is a Yoga Alliance Certification?
After completing our 200, 300 or 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course in India, you will be certified with a Yoga Alliance certification that allows you to teach yoga internationally without any restrictions. You can then call yourself RYT-200 or RYT-500 (Registered Yoga Teacher with 200 or 500 Hours of Training). Yoga Alliance is an international recognition board that ensures a high standard level of yoga teacher training. So when choosing your Yoga Teacher Training make sure that its Yoga Alliance certified. You will require the Certification to obtain work is most countries.
How much is a yoga teacher training in Rishikesh?
At Yoga India Foundation, we maintain a very high standard of teaching quality, accommodation, facilities, pure diet and course materials. All our staff hold at least a Master or PhD degree in Yoga, Pranayama or Ayurveda. Our Yoga Teacher Training courses start at 1200 USD including twin shared accommodation. Here you can find the exact Course Prices and Details for our courses:
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India (09 Days)
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India (18 Days)
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India (21 Days)
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India (39 Days)
We also offer the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Online here.
Which courses do you have for yoga teachers?
A good yoga teacher will remain a student for life. It’s important to keep growing, learning and developing. If you are a certified yoga teacher already, you may wish to look into elevating your teaching skills and improving your understanding about therapeutic yoga, pranayama and ayurvedic consultation.
For certified yoga teachers (200 Hours) we have the following course available:
- 300 Hour Audience-Based Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
- Ayurveda Counseling Course Online
- Fertility Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
What Can I expect from a Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga India Foundation?
You can expect a truly transformational journey that leads into your heart. By gaining more knowledge and practice of traditional yoga, Emotional Blockage Treatment and Ayurveda, you can learn to create mental peace, calmness, health and a joyful daily life. Our teachers and team is here to guide you individually and help your to re-connect, de-stress and unplug. Get ready for a unique, heart-opening and life-changing journey in India!