Yoga Teacher Training in India, Rishikesh
At Yoga India Foundation our goal is to provide you with an authentic, real and classical yoga teacher training in Rishikesh while offering a safe and empowering space to explore the yogic lifestyle. We strive to offer a personalised and family-like teaching style through which you can learn naturally and take you practice to the next level. At Yoga India Foundation, we follow the yogic values and they inspire us daily to teach and build our community on truth (satva), non-violence (ahimsa) and swadyaya (self-inquiry).
At our school, all levels of practitioners are welcome. We promise you to pick you up from your current level and share with you the most original approach of yoga; and explain you the wisdom and science behind though lots of daily practice, analogies and real-life application.
All of our Yoga Alliance USA certified yoga teacher training courses cover traditional Hatha Yoga as primary style, Ashtanga Yoga as secondary style, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Marma Therapy and Ayurveda.
At Yoga India Foundation, we understand what it takes to support a meaningful transformation on both physical and spiritual levels. Our school offers comfortable, modern accommodation designed to create an oasis of peace and relaxation — a home away from home where you can fully immerse yourself in your practice. We provide individual guidance, plenty of space, time for questions and a calm learning environment that allows each student to grow at their own pace.
What truly sets us apart is our unique combination of traditional yogic wisdom with modern teaching methods and insights from contemporary science. Whether we explore the benefits of Asanas, the impact of Pranayama and breathwork, or the connection between breath and the nervous system, we teach everything in a clear, structured and tangible way. From the very first day, you learn the foundations: What is Yoga? Why do we breathe through the nose? How do the left and right nostrils influence the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems? Step by step, you build a deep understanding of Yoga that feels logical, grounded, and easy to apply — both in your personal practice and eventually as a teacher.
Our experienced teachers have practiced Yoga since childhood and have also studied it at university level. Many hold official academic degrees in Yogic Sciences, Ayurveda, or related fields. This combination — decades of real-life yogic practice together with strong academic knowledge — is a rare strength and a major highlight of our school. There is a significant difference between simply holding an RYT-500 certificate and having formal, long-term education in Yoga or Ayurveda. At Yoga India Foundation, you learn from teachers who live the practice and understand the science behind it.
We offer a range of holistic practices, including meditation, breathwork, Ayurveda, and traditional yogic techniques, all woven naturally into your daily routine. Our team is dedicated to helping you explore Yoga in a way that feels authentic, grounded and transformative. We look forward to welcoming you into our community and guiding you through this inspiring journey in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Objective of Our Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
India has always been a home to the sacred wisdom of Yoga, and Rishikesh—surrounded by mountains, river, and ancient teachings—offers the perfect environment to dive deeply into it. Here, our intention is not only to share this traditional knowledge, but to help you experience yoga in a way that creates real health, clarity, and inner peace.
During our Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, we focus on interactive, grounded learning. Yoga becomes meaningful when it is relatable, practical, and connected to daily life. You will explore Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation, Mudra and more—not as a set of rules, but as tools to cultivate awareness of body, mind, and the deeper self. We believe that transformation begins when you learn to practice with understanding, not imitation.
Instead of following a guru-disciple model, we encourage you to become your own guide. Our role is to support, explain, and demonstrate, while your role is to listen inwardly, observe your practice, and discover your own inner teacher. We blend traditional yogic wisdom with modern explanations from anatomy, psychology, and breath science so that everything you learn is structured, logical, and easy to apply.
Whether you are practising Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, or Mantra, the aim is the same: to create a conscious bridge between body, mind and breath. As your awareness deepens, the breath naturally balances, energy begins to flow more freely, and the old belief that body and mind are separate dissolves. You begin to experience yoga not as something you do, but as something you become.
Our objective is to serve with authenticity, integrity and compassion. Yoga is a path that brings health, awareness and inner freedom. Guided by the timeless intention of:
Yoga Teacher Training: These Modules Will Be Covered
At Yoga India Foundation, our Yoga Teacher Training in India is individually designed to provide a thorough and holistic understanding of yoga, bridging traditional practices with modern science. Our curriculum is crafted to ensure that every aspect of yoga practice is covered comprehensively:
Meditation (Dhyana): Meditation is an important aspect of our Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh. It aids in developing focus, clarity and inner peace. Our training provides practical meditation techniques that you can incorporate into your own practice and share with others, too.
Yoga Anatomy: Understanding Yoga Anatomy is crucial for a safe and effective practice. Our training provides in-depth insights into the physical aspects of yoga, including how different postures impact the body and how to address common injuries. This knowledge helps you design safer and more effective classes.
Prenatal and Kids Yoga: Our specialized modules in Prenatal and Kids Yoga equip you to teach these groups with care and precision. You’ll learn how to adapt poses and practices to support pregnant women and children, expanding your teaching skills to various demographics.
Mantra Chanting (Sacred Sounds): We introduce Mantra Chanting as a way to connect with sacred sounds and healing. This practice helps cultivate a deeper sense of presence, calmness and connection.
Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): This component of our training focuses on the power of breath control. Pranayama is integral to enhancing your practice and teaching, enabling you to guide your students in harnessing their breath to improve their physical and mental well-being. Our methods teach you how to incorporate breath techniques into your practice and pass them on mindfully. We teach you how to adjust the techniques according to therapeutic needs, weather, season and injuries.
Teaching Methodology: This module focuses on practical skills for teaching, including class planning, effective communication, and pedagogical techniques. Mastery of these skills is essential for leading engaging and empowering yoga classes.
Applied Ayurveda: Integrating Ayurveda into your yoga practice promotes holistic health. Our yoga teacher training covers Ayurvedic principles related to diet, lifestyle, and detoxification, helping you and your students achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Karma Yoga: Emphasizing selfless service, Karma Yoga reinforces the values of compassion and community. This practice encourages you to engage in selfless actions, enhancing your role as a yoga teacher and contributing positively to the community. Emphasizing selfless service, Karma Yoga reinforces the values of compassion and community. This practice encourages you to engage in selfless actions, enhancing your
role as a yoga teacher and contributing positively to the community.
Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing): Shatkarma involves various yogic cleansing techniques designed to purify the body and mind. This practice enhances your overall well-being and prepares you to teach these techniques effectively, supporting both your personal health and your students’ holistic wellness.
Philosophy of Yoga: Diving into the Philosophy of Yoga allows you to grasp the deeper principles and teachings of yoga. This module connects traditional wisdom with modern practice, enriching your teaching and personal practice with a deeper understanding of
yoga’s philosophical foundations.
Our Yoga Teacher Training in India ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of these essential yoga elements. By the end of the program, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and compassion necessary to make a significant impact in the world of
yoga.
Our Yoga Teacher Training Courses in India
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India offers you a comprehensive, interactive and well-guided course to deepen your knowledge about yoga and gain a more grounded practice. More
- Duration : 10 Days
- Course Type: Residential, Intensive
- Certification: Yoga Alliance certified
- Accepted Languages: English, German, French and Spanish
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India offers you a comprehensive, interactive and well-guided course to deepen your knowledge about yoga and gain a more grounded practice. More
- Duration : 18 Days
- Course Type: Residential, Intensive
- Certification: Yoga Alliance certified
- Accepted Languages: English, German, French and Spanish
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India is an advanced therapeutic course for yoga teachers who already completed 200 Hours of yoga teacher training. More
- Duration : 21 Days
- Course Type: Residential, Intensive
- Certification: Yoga Alliance certified
- Accepted Languages: English, German, French and Spanish
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India combines both 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. It’s an intensive long-term course. More
- Duration : 39 Days
- Course Type: Residential, Intensive
- Certification: Yoga Alliance certified
- Accepted Languages: English, German, French and Spanish
Taking the step to sign up for a yoga teacher training in India and travelling beyond your usual comfort zone can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming. We completely understand, and we encourage you to connect with us via email or WhatsApp so you can get to know us and our teachers beforehand. We warmly invite you to get a sense of our school, our energy, and the way we interact with and support our students.
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The Benefits With Yoga India Foundation
At Yoga India Foundation we believe that connecting like-minded people in a safe and caring environment creates an empowering sense of union and encourages profound transformation. We cordially invite you to join our yoga family and experience a transformational Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Highlights Of Our Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Enjoy an excellent Yoga Alliance certified course content supported by approved yoga props (mats, belts, blocks, ropes, and bolsters)
Receive your Yoga Alliance Certification after successful Yoga Teacher Training completion which allows you to teach yoga internationally in any country
Learn from experienced teachers at PhD and MA Yoga level
Live in a peaceful ashram environment at the Rajaji National Park in Rishikesh
Learn to connect yoga with Ayurveda and Marma Theraphy
Our Teachers
BIPIN GYAN JI
MA YOGA, E-RYT-500
ANNKATHRIN
E-RYT-500, MA YOGA
DR. VIPUL KUMAR
PHD AYURVEDA, MA YOGIC SCIENCE, MA YOGIC PHILOSOPHY
JASVEER SINGH
MA YOGA
Accommodation Location: Our Ashram
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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.
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.
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.
After completing our best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India, 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 Hour 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.
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€ (Euro) 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 (10 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 (40 Days)
We also offer the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Online here.
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
- 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India (40 Days)
- Ayurveda Counseling Course Online
- Fertility Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
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!