Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – YTT Preparations

Everyone needs a visa to come to India no matter from which country you are.
You should apply for E-TOURIST VISA. Be aware that there are many expensive visa agencies. The easiest and safest way to get an e-vis (ETA) is by applying through the official website of India (click here).

A one month visa costs around 40 USD. It takes only up to 72 hours and is issued via e-mail (ETA). We still recommend to apply early enough to be on the safe side! Make sure that there is no spelling mistake or number mix up. If your visa has any minor mistake in it, you will not be able to get on your plane!

If your country cannot get an e-visa, you can apply at the nearest visa service center in your city or via post.

• Comfortable clothes (leggings, T-Shirts, underwear)
• shawl
• Flipflops
• Shoes in which you can walk in
• small towel for yoga class
• Shampoo, soap, lotion, hand-wash, personal toiletries
• Sun creme
• Anti-mosquito spray (February-November)
• Yoga Mat cleaning spray if required
• Phone charger
• Anti-fever, diarrhea and cold medicine, antiseptic spray (basic medicines)
• Alarm (or phone)
• A white outfit for the Fire Ceremony
• Notebook and Pen to take notes or laptop
• Hair Dryer 

Please note that it is highly recommended to cover your knees and shoulders at any time during your stay. Leggings, loose trousers and t-shirts are fine. You will be studying in an ashram environment so shorts, belly-free tops or bikinis are inappropriate.
During winter (November until February) make sure to bring warmer clothes like jacket, hat, longsleeves, scarf, socks and pullovers.

We provide bed sheets, pillows, blanket and towels for you, so you don’t have to bring those.

There are no COVID precautions to take.

Our courses usually start on the first of a month (except January, here we start on the 6^th)

We always begin every course with a welcoming ceremony in the morning, so make sure you arrive one day before course start, on the 31st. 

The courses always end with a graduation ceremony in the evening of the last day, followed by a final dinner.

For the 200 Hour YTT, the departure day is always on the 19th of a month until 10:00AM. 

For the 300 Hour or 500 Hour YTT, the departure day is always on the 22nd of a month until 10:00AM. 

Please also note that we hold a little information evening the day before course start at 7 PM so it will be great of you can check-in until 5PM latest.

Check-in/out times for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Check in: 31st 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Check out: 19th 10:00AM

Check-in/out times for the 300 and 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Check in: 31st 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Check out: 22nd 10:00AM

In case you wish to stay an additional night or arrive earlier, please check availability first.
The night before course start is already included.

The fee for additional days/nights is 40 USD per night per person in twin shared accommodation including all meals (vegan or vegetarian) or 50 USD per night per person in private accommodation including all meals.

Besides your booked room (twin/double or single) with attached bathroom and hot water, the following are inlcuded:

• 3 course books and a Teaching Guide plus preparation PDF Book in advance
• A white school T-Shirt
• 2 vegetarian meals per day and unlimited fruits also on days off
• Filtered water
• A new yoga mat
• A mala (Indian Rudraksh necklace)
• Neti pot, Himalayan Pink Salt and other cleansing materials
• Access to yoga props like bolsters, belts and pillows
• Taxi pick up from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh
• Pen and scratch book and another fair-well gift at graduation
• Ayurvedic consultation by Dr Kumar

• Air Conditioning or Heating (200 USD additonally)
• Taxi Drop-off from Rishikesh to Dehradun (around 16 USD)
• Personal Expenses
• Personal Toiletries

Generally it’s warm and sunny all around the year.

There are 310 days of sunshine per year! If you are coming to Rishikesh in December, January or February, you should prepare to bring some warmer clothes, hat, jacket and socks.Between March and October up to and above 30 May and June are the hottest months with temperature of above 40. December to February: 13 to 25 July to August: monsoon season (bring an umbrella and rain jacket!)All year around, Rishikesh is safe and beautiful! Even during monsoon, there is a magical feeling! At the ashram we are equipped with Air Conditioning to make any temperature bearable (ACs inside the restaurant, yoga halls and some rooms) If you like to book AC for your room, please inquire early enough! To check the exact temperatures, you should check on a weather app/ website.

• Please prepare to wear a white outfit on the Welcoming Fire Ceremony on the first day.
• We recommend to pack lightly (domestic flight baggage limit is 15 kg)
• You will be given a new yoga mat and a school T-Shirt one day before course start.
• Please inform us about any flight changes, delays or cancelations immediately
• We value kindness, respect and tolerance towards any individual and ethnicity
• Please be aware that Yoga India Foundation does not cover any of your medical bills so inform yourself about Travel Health Insurance
• Please regularly check your e-mails and follow the payment instructions at least 30 days prior arrival to receive your reading preparations
• Please save our number and address in your phone and contact us any time if you require assistance!

• Yes you can do laundry through an external laundry servicer who comes to our ashram every two days.
• The charges for laundry service are ₹25 per piece.
• The laundry comes back washed and folded within 1-2 days.