200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

The 200-hour program is the foundational level of yoga teacher training recognized globally by Yoga Alliance. Completing it qualifies you to register as an RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) and start teaching anywhere in the world.

200 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in India is a popular course that is open to beginners, yoga practitioners with some experience and anyone who would like to teach this ancient style of yoga.

Ashtanga yoga is a practice where diet and pranayama are as crucial as the practice of yoga asana. The diet, regulatory breathing and asana provide the body with energy so it becomes capable of sustaining higher practices of yoga-like meditation.

200 Hour Yoga Course Overview

Course Name	200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Level	Beginner
Yoga Style	Hatha Yoga
Duration	21 Days
Module	Residential with Meals
Language of Instruction	English
Certification	RYT 200 Yoga Alliance
Venue	Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram
Location	Rishikesh
Course Fee	$ 2100 USD / $ 2750 USD

Course Dates & Fees

`21 Nov` (fully booked)^*	16 Dec - 06 Jan 2026	14 Jan - 04 Feb 2026
06 Feb - 28 Feb 2026	01 Mar - 23 Mar 2026	31 Mar - 22 Apr 2026
30 Apr - 22 May 2026	23 May - 14 Jun 2026	22 Jun - 14 Jul 2026

Twin-shared: $ 2100 USD

Private Room: $ 2700 USD

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* Fee in US dollars ($) apply to international students, whereas Indian students pay in (INR).

200 Hour Yoga Course Fee Details

Accommodation single or twin-shared.
Three vegetarian meals a day.
Course material, basic stationery, yoga mat, blocks, straps, etc.
One full-body Ayurvedic massage.
Excursions on days off, Himalaya Darshan, Ganga Aarti, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Prior experience - good to have but not a mandatory requirement for the 200 hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh.
Course delivery language - English
Expectation - proficiency in verbal and written communication to be able to follow the instructions
Age - 18 years or more. There is no upper age limit as long as the student is physically fit and mentally sound.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Course - Syllabus

Mantra Chanting

Cleansing techniques (Shat karma)

Study of asanas

Art of sequencing and improvisation in the yoga classes

Intelligent use of props to help improve practice at its early stages

Postures with their Sanskrit names and terminology

Technique and practice of breathing (Pranayama)

Meditation (Dhyana)

Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology

Yoga Philosophy, Ideas and Hypothesis

Confidence-building through teaching-practice

Daily Schedule

The 200 hour TTC at Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram follows a strict schedule in compliance with Yoga Alliance standards. Nearly 6 to 7 hours of training time are assigned to some aspect of yoga each day. You could find the training intensive but enlightening.

Time	Activity
5:30 am	Wake Up
6:00 am - 6.15 am	Shakarma(Yogic Cleansing)
6:15 am - 6.30 am	Mantra Chanting
6:30 am - 7.00 am	Pranayama
7:15 am - 8.45 am	Asana
9:00 am	Breakfast
11:00 am - 12.00 Noon	Yoga Anatomy And Physiology
12:15 pm	Yoga Anatomy
01:30 pm	Lunch
2:30 pm - 3.30 pm	Swadhyaya (Self-Study)
3:45 - 4.45 pm	Yogadarshan (Yoga Philosophy)
5:00 - 6.30 pm	Asana
6:45 - 7.15 pm	Dharna And Dhayana (Meditation)
7:30 pm	Dinner