5 Day 35-Hour Chakra Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Certifications

The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.

Program overview

This 35-hour Chakra Yoga Teacher Training is designed to take you on a deep inner journey through the 7 chakras using asana, pranayama, meditation, theory, and teaching methodology. Each day focuses on one or two chakras, progressively building your energetic awareness and teaching skills. The schedule balances active learning with space for reflection and integration.

Led by an experienced teacher of Adi Yoga Shala, this training draws from traditional yogic philosophy and applies it through chakra-focused asana, breathwork, and mindful practices to help you deepen your personal sadhana.

What is Chakra Hatha Yoga?

Chakra Hatha Yoga blends the ancient wisdom of the chakra system with the traditional, meditative, and alignment-based practice of Hatha Yoga. Unlike the flowing sequences of Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga invites practitioners to hold postures longer with intention and breath awareness. Each class is centered around one or two chakras, using specific postures, breathwork, mudras, mantras, and meditative tools to activate, balance, and understand the corresponding energy centers.

In this training, you’ll explore the seven main chakras, one by one, through theory, embodiment practices, breathwork, sound, and sacred ritual. This course is rooted in tradition but presented in a grounded, accessible, and transformative way.

What you’ll learn

This Hatha Yoga Chakra Training will provide deep insights into:

• The history and origins of the chakra system
• A practical and modern understanding of chakras through both Eastern and Western lenses
• How chakras relate to the physical body, psychology, and spiritual growth
• Yoga asana, pranayama, mantra, and meditation practices for each chakra
• Working with elements, colors, sounds, and symbols of the chakras
• Teaching and sequencing Hatha Yoga classes centered on chakras
• Guided journaling and reflection practices to connect with each chakra
• Rituals, mythology, and deity stories associated with the chakras
• How to hold sacred space and guide others through chakra practices with authenticity

Sample daily schedule

• 06:30 – Morning herbal tea
• 07:00 – Chakra-based asana practice (Hatha/Kundalini-inspired)
• 09:00 – Pranayama and meditation
• 10:00 – Breakfast
• 11:00 – Chakra theory and yogic philosophy
• 13:00 – Lunch and rest
• 15:00 – Teaching methodology or sequencing lab
• 17:00 – Evening practice (Yin, Nidra, or mantra)
• 18:30 – Satsang, journaling, or group sharing
• 19:30 – Dinner
• 21:00 – Silence begins (mauna)

The training includes daily practices tailored to each chakra, such as bija mantras, visualization techniques, affirmations, and subtle body awareness practices. You'll also learn how to design chakra-based yoga sequences and guide students through a healing energetic experience.

The final day includes a review session, group teaching practicum, and closing circle with certificate distribution. You will receive a printed manual and a certificate for 35 continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance (YACEP).

Sundays are typically reserved for arrival and orientation, with training commencing the following morning. The final day concludes by mid-morning after the closing ceremony to allow for travel.

Who is this for?

• Yoga teachers wanting to integrate chakra work into their offerings
• Yoga students ready to deepen their understanding of subtle body anatomy
• Healers and space-holders seeking embodied chakra wisdom
• Anyone on a personal journey of healing, transformation, or self-discovery

Location and cultural experiences - ceremonies include:

• Fire Ritual (Agni Hotra) for Root Chakra grounding
• Heart-opening cacao ceremony for Anahata activation
• Silent meditation walks in nature for Third Eye clarity
• Sacred sound bath for Crown Chakra connection