The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) is a foundational program that covers essential topics like yoga history, anatomy, asanas, pranayama, and meditation. It also teaches practical skills for aspiring yoga teachers, such as class sequencing, demonstration techniques, and classroom preparation. This course is a minimum requirement to become a certified yoga instructor.
Yes, you can stay in Rishikesh after completing the Yoga TTC. Rishikesh is a peaceful place with many opportunities to continue your yoga practice, explore the local culture, or simply relax by the river. You can extend your stay by booking accommodation at a guesthouse or hotel.
You can find most everyday items you need in shops near our yoga school. We suggest bringing any special items you can’t live without, like personal care products or your favorite snacks from home.
First, students should apply for a tourist visa as it is easy and granted from the Indian embassy in a short period of time, the purpose of visiting India should be yoga retreats or Ayurveda retreats. Students may give our school address as well as a contact number for an Indian reference. Contact details for the Indian embassy in your country can be found. In general order, the visa expiry date is counted from the day visa is issued. Please verify it with the concerned embassy. Try to apply for your visa at least 2 to 3 weeks before your travel date.
No prior yoga experience is required to join the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC). The course is designed for beginners as well as those looking to deepen their practice and knowledge, making it suitable for all levels.
Yes, it is very much safe to travel alone to Rishikesh, many tourists do it. It might be a difficult task to travel by local buses or trains sometimes if you are never been to India before, as it's very different from other parts of the world.
Yes, you can still take the training even if you don’t want to be a teacher. The Yoga TTC is great for deepening your personal practice and learning more about yoga. It's not only for those who want to teach.
Our classes typically have 15-20 students, ensuring personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be awarded an RYT 200/300 Hours by Rishikesh Yog Sansthan in compliance with Yoga Alliance USA.
