Overview
Venture out to Rishikesh — the Yoga Capital of the World — for a powerful shift in your life: physically, mentally, and spiritually. This Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Aananda Yog is designed for deep personal transformation, advancing your practice while equipping you with authentic, well-rounded yogic techniques.
Join a community of dedicated yogis, scholars, and teachers. Through group learning, hands-on practice, and personal sadhana, you'll gain the tools to teach yoga in a way that is clear, authentic, and uniquely your own — while becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), eligible to pursue 300-hour and 500-hour advanced trainings.
Event Details
-Location: Rishikesh, India
-School: Aananda Yog
-Certification: Yoga Alliance USA Registered (RYT-200)
-Duration: 24 Days
-Start Date: 1st of every month
-Arrival Date: 1st of the month
-Graduation Date: 24th of the month
-Departure Date: 25th of the month (day after course completion)
-Extended Stay: Available on request — email in advance to arrange accommodation
-Course Fee: $1,499 USD
Note: Arrive on the 1st to attend the Opening Ceremony. Please wear white clothing for the traditional fire ceremony (Havan) as a symbol of purification.
What You'll Learn
This course covers 10+ yogic subjects, blending ancient tradition with modern teaching methodology:
-Ashtanga Yoga — 6x/week, covering the complete Primary Series
-Hatha Yoga — 6x/week, covering 60+ Asanas
-Pranayama — Multiple types of yogic breath work
-Meditation — 10+ techniques, including Mindful and Dynamic Meditation
-Yogic Anatomy — Adjustments and proper alignment
-Yogic Philosophy & Ethics — Daily insightful sessions
-Teaching Methodology — Sequencing, demonstration, and class delivery skills
-Weekly Rishikesh Excursion
Daily Schedule
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Asana
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Pranayama
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Mantra / Alignment & Adjustment
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Yoga Philosophy
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Lunch & Rest
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Anatomy / Teaching Methodology
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Asana Practice with Alignment
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Meditation
7:30 PM: Dinner
Note: A weekly excursion to sites around Rishikesh replaces part of the regular schedule on excursion days.
Who This Is For
Aspiring yoga teachers, dedicated practitioners, and anyone seeking deep personal transformation through an immersive yogic lifestyle. No prior teaching experience required — the course builds you from a committed practitioner into a confident, certified teacher.
Certification & Next Steps
Graduates receive RYT-200 status, with eligibility to:
- Teach yoga professionally
- Enroll in 300-Hour YTT
- Pursue the combined 500-Hour YTT (200 + 300 hour pathway)
