Complete beginners
If you have attended only a few classes, this course gives you the vocabulary and the safe basics. Teachers explain each pose from the ground up, so you build a steady practice without feeling lost.
Avatar Yoga School runs a residential 100 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh for beginners and regular practitioners. In about two weeks you learn Traditional Hatha based asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and the basics of teaching, while living and studying at the school in Swargashram.
A 100 hour yoga teacher training is a short, residential course that teaches you the foundations of yoga practice and the first skills of teaching. At Avatar Yoga School in Rishikesh it runs for about two weeks, with classes six days a week and Sunday free.
The course sits between a casual yoga class and a full 200 hour teacher training. You practise asana, pranayama and meditation every day, study yoga philosophy and anatomy in the afternoons, and begin to learn how to explain a pose to another person. It is a serious course, but it is also gentler than a month long program. That makes it a sensible choice if your time is limited or if you want to test the water before committing to more.
People join for different reasons. Some want to understand their own practice better. Others plan to become yoga teachers and want a first taste before booking the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. A few simply want two focused weeks of yoga in a quiet town, away from phones and deadlines.
You do not need to be flexible, and you do not need years of experience. You do need to arrive ready to practise early in the morning, follow the daily routine and take part with the rest of the group.
The 100 hour course suits beginners, regular students who want to deepen their practice, and future teachers who want a first step before the 200 hour course. It also fits people who cannot spend a full month away.
If you have attended only a few classes, this course gives you the vocabulary and the safe basics. Teachers explain each pose from the ground up, so you build a steady practice without feeling lost.
You may practise at a studio or at home and feel stuck. Two weeks of daily guided practice, with feedback on your alignment and breathing, often changes how you move and how you understand your own body.
If you plan to complete a 200 hour course later, this one shows you what daily training feels like. You also meet the teachers and see the school before you make a bigger commitment.
Not everyone can take a month off. Two weeks in Rishikesh fits into a longer holiday, a sabbatical or a gap between jobs, and you go home with a clear daily routine.
The syllabus covers six areas: asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology. It is a foundation, so each subject stays practical and easy to follow.
You learn the main standing, seated, forward bending, backbending, twisting and balancing poses in the Hatha based style. Teachers show correct alignment, common mistakes and simple modifications with props.
Daily breathing practice is part of the course. You learn basic pranayama techniques and simple cleansing practices, when to use them and when to skip them, and how to guide a beginner without pushing too hard.
You sit every day, usually early in the morning or in the evening. Teachers introduce breath awareness, mantra and silent sitting, so you can find the method that suits you and share it with others later.
Short classes introduce the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the eight limbs of yoga and the idea of a yogic lifestyle. The aim is to link the old ideas to daily life, such as sleep, food, speech and attention.
You learn how joints, muscles and the spine move, why some poses are hard for certain bodies and where injuries often begin. This helps you adjust a pose for different students instead of forcing one shape.
You learn how to plan a short class, demonstrate a pose, use clear cues and speak in a calm voice. Near the end you teach small practice sessions to your batch and receive honest feedback.
The exact balance of subjects can change by batch. Ask the team for the current syllabus before you book.
Avatar Yoga School is a residential school in Swargashram, Rishikesh, where the day is built around practice, study and rest. Here is what you can expect when you train with us.
Classes stay practical. Teachers correct your alignment, answer questions after class and explain why a pose works, so you understand it instead of simply copying it.
Swargashram sits beside the Ganga in Rishikesh, a town known for yoga for generations. Mornings are quiet, meals are simple and distractions are few.
You receive the dates, the fee and the inclusions in writing, and nobody pressures you to decide. If a shorter or a longer course suits you better, we will say so.
A typical day begins around 6 am with pranayama and ends with meditation in the evening. Classes run six days a week, and Sunday is free. Timings shift a little with the batch and the season.
Ask for the current timetable
Choose the 100 hour course if you want a shorter foundation or a first taste of teacher training. Choose the 200 hour course if you want to teach professionally and register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
| Feature | 100 hour course | 200 hour course |
|---|---|---|
| Length | About 2 weeks | About 3 weeks |
| Depth | Foundations of each subject | Fuller study and more practice teaching |
| Best for | Beginners, busy people and first timers | Future yoga teachers |
| Yoga Alliance registration | Not eligible on its own | Eligible for RYT 200 at a registered school |
| Teaching readiness | Basic skills for small, informal groups | Ready to lead public classes |
| Next step | 200 hour course | 300 hour course |
Many students start with 100 hours and book the 200 hour course later. If that is your plan, ask whether the school counts your first course towards the second, because policies differ. Read more about the 200 hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh and the 300 hour course.
The fee depends on the room you choose. It covers tuition, accommodation, vegetarian meals and course materials, per person for the full course. A new batch starts every month.
These sessions are included in the course fee at no extra cost.
Ask the team for the current fee for your batch. The payment page explains the booking advance and refund terms.
A 100 hour certificate is a good foundation, but most studios and gyms ask for at least 200 hours. Yoga Alliance, the best known registry for yoga teachers, starts teacher registration at 200 hours, so a 100 hour course on its own does not qualify you for RYT 200.
That does not make the course less useful. You can share what you learn with friends, family or a small group, and you bring a stronger understanding to your own practice. If you want to teach in studios, plan to continue to a 200 hour course, either here or at another registered school.
Students who complete the course and attend the classes receive a certificate of completion from Avatar Yoga School. Ask the team to confirm the wording and the number of hours printed on it when you enquire.
The course fee usually covers tuition, accommodation, daily vegetarian meals, course manuals and your certificate. Flights, visa, travel insurance and personal expenses are normally extra. Ask the team for the current fee, since it depends on room type and season.
When you compare prices, look at the full picture. A lower fee that leaves out meals or study material can cost more in the end. Ask for the inclusions in writing, and ask about cancellation and refund terms before you pay the booking advance.
September to November and February to April are the most comfortable months in Rishikesh. Because the course is short, pick dates that suit the weather and book two to three months ahead for autumn and spring.
| Months | What the weather is like | For training |
|---|---|---|
| September to November | Comfortable days, clear skies and mild mornings. | Best |
| December to January | Cold mornings and evenings. Bring warm layers. | Good with warm clothes |
| February to April | Pleasant days and clear skies as the hills warm up. | Best |
| May to June | Very hot, especially in the afternoon. | Hot |
| July to August | Heavy monsoon rain that can disturb travel. | Rainy |
Avatar Yoga School is in the Swargashram area of Rishikesh, near Omkar Cafe. Fly into Dehradun or take a train to Haridwar, then continue by road. To join, send an enquiry, choose a batch and pay the booking advance.
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest, about 35 km from Rishikesh. Taxis run from the airport to town.
Haridwar railway station is about 25 km away, with regular trains from Delhi and other large cities.
Rishikesh is about 240 km from Delhi, which takes five to six hours by taxi or bus.
If you travel from abroad, check the visa rules on the official Indian government website well before your flight.
Start a light daily practice a few weeks before you travel, sort out your visa and insurance early, and pack simple, comfortable clothes. Small preparations make the first days much easier.
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