Yoga Alliance certified Hatha and Kundalini yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Courses run from 100 to 500 hours, with daily asana, pranayama, meditation and teaching practice at Avatar Yoga School.
Avatar Yoga School offers 100, 200, 300 and 500 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India. Beginners usually start with the 200 hour course, and certified teachers continue with 300 and 500 hours. Every course is residential, so classes, study, meals and rest all happen in one place, close to the Ganga.
Avatar Yoga School is a residential yoga school in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. We teach 100, 200, 300 and 500 hour yoga teacher training courses, and we host yoga retreats in Rishikesh for people who want to deepen their own practice.
Rishikesh is where the Ganga leaves the Himalayan foothills, and it has been a centre for yoga study for generations. The town is quiet early in the morning, which suits a schedule built around pranayama, asana and meditation. If you want to learn yoga in India, it is a practical place to start.
Our yoga teacher training covers asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology. You begin practice teaching early, so by the last week you have already led classes and heard honest feedback from your teachers. Read the syllabus overview before you decide.
People join for different reasons. Some want to become yoga teachers, others want a stronger personal practice or a few weeks away from work. Beginners are welcome in the 200 hour course, and experienced teachers can continue with the 300 hour and 500 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh.
Most studios ask for a 200 hour certificate as the starting point. After that, a 300 hour course takes you to 500 hours in total, which is the advanced level on Yoga Alliance.
September to November and February to April have the most comfortable weather. July and August bring heavy monsoon rain, and May to June can get very hot.
Check that the school is registered with Yoga Alliance, ask how many students are in a batch, and look up who actually teaches each subject. Also confirm what the fee covers, such as stay, meals and study material.
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Students share how the course felt, what they learned and how they use yoga after going home. Watch their video reviews before you decide.
If you are comparing yoga schools in Rishikesh, look at who teaches, how much you practise teaching, what the fee covers and how clearly the school answers your questions. These are the points we focus on.
Classes are led by teachers who practise what they teach, and you can ask questions during and after every session.
Asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology are all part of the course.
You teach short sessions to your batch and get feedback, so teaching feels familiar by the end.
Rishikesh is quiet, close to the Ganga and the Himalayan foothills, with few distractions.
We share the fee, what it covers and the batch dates in writing, and we do not rush your decision.
Courses from 100 to 500 hours and short retreats, so you can start at the level that fits you.
Yoga Alliance is a non-profit organisation that keeps a registry of yoga schools and teachers. It is not a government licence. Many studios use it as a shared standard, so a certificate from a registered school is easier to recognise when you apply to teach yoga in India or abroad.
Yoga AllianceRegistry of yoga schools and teachersA school whose teacher training programs meet Yoga Alliance standards for curriculum, teachers and hours.
A teacher who completed a 200 hour training at a registered school and registered with Yoga Alliance.
A teacher who completed 500 hours of training with registered schools. This is the advanced level.
Yoga Alliance registration is not a legal requirement to teach yoga, but many studios ask for it when they hire.
Avatar Yoga School teaches 100, 200, 300 and 500 hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh. Choose the 200 hour course if you are starting out, and the 300 or 500 hour course if you already teach.
Yes. Avatar Yoga School runs 7, 10 and 14 day yoga retreats, along with three focused short courses: Pranayama teacher training, Sound Healing and a 50 hour Yin Yoga teacher training. Each one fits into two weeks or less.
Choose the length that fits your calendar. Each day has yoga, pranayama and meditation, simple vegetarian meals and free time by the Ganga. A week is a good break from routine, and two weeks gives you time to settle in.
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Study breathing practices in depth: how to teach them, when to use them and how to keep them safe for beginners. It suits yoga teachers, and students who want a stronger breathing practice of their own.
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Learn to use singing bowls, your voice and simple rhythm to guide a calm, quiet session. You practise on each other first, so you know how the sounds feel before you offer them to others.
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Yin yoga uses slow, long-held poses on the floor. Over 50 hours you learn how to sequence a Yin class, set up each pose with props and guide students through the quiet holds with care.
View course →Retreats are for your own practice and do not lead to a teaching certificate. For the teacher courses, ask the team which certificate you receive. Coming with a group? Tell us your dates and group size and we will plan the days with you.
You learn asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology. The 300 and 500 hour courses study each subject in more depth.
Learn alignment, safe adjustments and how to sequence a class, from basic poses to longer Hatha yoga based flows.
Breathing practices and cleansing techniques, with guidance on when to use them and how to teach them to beginners.
A daily sitting practice and simple methods you can share with your own students once you start to teach.
The Yoga Sutras, the eight limbs of yoga and how these old ideas apply to daily life and to the way you teach.
How the body moves, where common injuries come from and how to adapt a pose for different bodies.
How to plan a class, cue clearly and use your voice, with practice teaching and feedback from your teachers.
Subjects and hours differ by course level. See the course pages for the full syllabus.
A typical day starts around 6 am with pranayama and ends with meditation in the evening. Classes run six days a week, with Sunday free. Exact timings change with the batch and the season, so ask for the current timetable.
Ask for the current timetableDays move between practice, study, simple vegetarian meals and rest. These photos show the yoga hall, the classes, the food and the Sunday outings, so you know what to expect before you arrive.
The school provides a yoga hall with mats and props, clean rooms, vegetarian meals, filtered drinking water, Wi-Fi and course manuals. Ask the team for the exact list for your course and dates.
A bright hall for daily classes, with mats and props such as blocks, straps and bolsters.
Clean shared or private rooms where you can rest and study between classes.
Freshly cooked sattvic meals every day. Tell us about vegan or gluten-free needs when you book.
Filtered drinking water is available at the school, so you can refill your bottle.
Wi-Fi for messages and short calls in your free time. Speeds in the hills can vary.
Course manuals and notes for every subject, so you can revise after class.
You learn from experienced yoga teachers in Rishikesh, each leading the subject they know best: asana, pranayama, philosophy, meditation or anatomy.
Our Hatha yoga based classes draw on the work of Patanjali, Krishnamacharya, Pattabhi Jois and Swami Sivananda. Here is who they were and why they matter.
Shankaracharya of Dwarka & Jyotir Math. Freedom fighter.
Ancient Indian sage & philosopher, Father of classical yoga.
Indian Hatha yoga guru, founder of Divine Life Society.
Founder of Iyengar Yoga, author of Light on Yoga.
Students rate Avatar Yoga School 4.8 on Google and 4.9 on Tripadvisor. Here is what they wrote.
★★★★★I completed my 200 hours yoga teacher training in rishikesh at avatar yoga school this year & I found the teachers at Avatar to be very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. They were very keen to help develop our teaching skills and guide us whilst ensuring we stayed true to the original teachings which was very important to me when selecting a school...
★★★★★Have just completed 200 hours yoga teacher training in rishikesh with Avatar School. I would say that the teachers are very good and definitely with a good energy and knowledge. However, you should not expect anything from the accommodation, which is very simple and quite humid. But it will not bother you since the entire day you will be at the training hall...
★★★★★Avatar Yoga was a complete godsend for my brother and I. We had viewed many different online listings for yoga schools in Rishikesh and began by visiting a handful of them. When we came to Avatar for yoga teacher training in rishikesh, we knew we had found the right place; we didn't need to look any further. We were price conscious but also wanted to have a full and authentic experience of yoga...
Choose the 200 hour yoga teacher training if you are new to teaching, the 300 hour course if you already hold a 200 hour certificate, and the 500 hour course if you want both in one stay. If you are not sure, write to us with your experience and dates.
Ask the team on WhatsAppCheck four things before you book: the course hours, who teaches, what the fee covers and the dates that suit the weather. This guide explains each one in plain words.
Most courses are 100, 200, 300 or 500 hours. The 200 hour course is the usual starting point for new teachers. Add a 300 hour course later and you reach 500 hours in total. Longer courses take more weeks, so match the hours to the time you can spend away from home.
Living at the school removes daily distractions. You practise early, study during the day and rest in the evening, and the whole batch follows the same routine. Rishikesh also has a long yoga tradition, and the Ganga and the hills make quiet practice easier.
Look for daily asana and pranayama, classes on anatomy and philosophy, and plenty of practice teaching with feedback. Ask how many students are in a batch and who teaches each subject. A clear written syllabus is a good sign.
Fees depend on the course length, the room type and the season. Compare what each school includes, such as stay, meals and study material, instead of the headline price alone. Avatar Yoga School shares fees and inclusions in writing when you enquire.
The best months are September to November and February to April, when days are pleasant and mornings are mild. The table shows what each season is like.
| Months | What the weather is like | For training |
|---|---|---|
| September to November | Comfortable days, clear skies and mild mornings for practice. | Best |
| December to January | Cold, especially early in the morning. Pack warm layers. | Good with warm clothes |
| February to April | Pleasant days, mild mornings and clear skies. | Best |
| May to June | Very hot, particularly in the afternoon. | Hot |
| July to August | Heavy monsoon rain that can disturb travel and outdoor plans. | Rainy |
Autumn and spring batches fill up first, so many students book two to three months ahead.
Fly into Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun or take a train to Haridwar, then travel to Rishikesh by road. To join, send an enquiry, choose a batch, pay the booking advance and arrive a day early.
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport, about 35 km from Rishikesh. Taxis run from the airport to town.
Haridwar railway station is about 25 km away. Many trains from Delhi stop here, and taxis and buses continue to Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is about 240 km from Delhi, which takes five to six hours by taxi or bus.
Avatar Yoga School is in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, close to the Ganga and the Himalayan foothills. Use the map for directions, or message us and we will guide you to the school.
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