60 Day 500-Hour Traditional Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Traditional Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Join a traditional 500-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training at Adi Yogpeeth in Rishikesh, India. This residential program is for dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their practice in a safe and disciplined way. You will study traditional Kundalini yoga, meditation, breathing practices, and yoga philosophy under experienced teachers. Surrounded by the peaceful Himalayan environment, this training is designed for sincere practitioners seeking depth, not shortcuts.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practice of 7–8 hours from Monday to Saturday
- Two guided Sunday excursions
- Complete study materials, including books, notes, and a yoga kit
- One complimentary sound healing session
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 3 nutritious yogic meals from Mondays to Saturdays, and Sunday breakfasts
- 59 nights of accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
57 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8
Accommodation
Facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Car rental
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
Adi Yogpeeth offers a clean, peaceful, and well-maintained environment, creating a comfortable space for both yoga students and retreat guests in Rishikesh. Whether you are joining a yoga course or staying for personal time, the surroundings are designed to support rest, focus, and inner balance.
They provide triple shared, twin shared, private, and couple rooms, allowing students to choose accommodation based on their comfort and preference. All rooms are kept simple and clean, with fresh bed sheets, blankets, and pillows provided. Some rooms are equipped with air conditioning, while others follow a more traditional, non-AC ashram style.
Each room has an attached bathroom with 24-hour hot and cold water. The campus also offers high-speed Wi-Fi access for essential use. Surrounded by green Himalayan hills and located within walking distance (15 minutes) of the sacred Ganga River, Adi Yogpeeth provides a calm and supportive setting for yoga practice and spiritual living.
Program
Certification
Students who complete their subsequent training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Important note
It is a great opportunity to complete 200 and 300-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training courses back to back as it ensures consistency and growing knowledge from basics to depth.
Course overview
Kundalini yoga asana
- Bhujangasana (cobra pose to the awake heart chakra)
- Prarthanasana (the prayer pose to have reverence)
- Padahastasana (the standing forward bend to awake Muladhara Chakra)
- Tadasana (the tree pose for nourishing your spiritual aspiration)
- Trikonasana (the triangle pose)
- Sahaja Agnisar Dhauti (awakening inner fire in Manipura Chakra)
- Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose to cleanse Vajra Nadi to promote ascendance of the sexual energy towards upper chakras)
- Shalabhasana (the locust pose - increases the blood supply to the sacrum and lower back)
- Dhanurasana (the bow pose - remove constipation and improve digestion)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (the lord of the fishes pose)
- Uddiyana Bandha (upward flying lock)
- Paschimottanasana (the back stretching pose)
- Janushirshasana (the head to knee pose - eliminates laziness and weakness)
- Ushtrasana (the camel pose - arousing Manipura chakra)
- Naukasana (the boat pose - alleviates anxiety and nervousness)
- Supta Vajrasana (the reclining thunderbolt pose - guides the sexual energy through Vajra Nadi towards the brain)
- Garudasana (the eagle pose - improve balance and co-ordination)
- Nauli Kriya (the navel cleansing - balance the three humors of the body kapha-vata-pitta)
- Ardha Shirshasana (half headstand - rejuvenates the brain cells)
- Shashankasana (the hare pose - removes stress, arrogance, selfishness, and anger)
- Pavanamuktasana (massages the internal organ and decongests the liver and sexual organs)
Kundalini Asthi Granthi Kriya (joints movements)
- Warm-up exercises
- Feet and ankle exercises
- Knee movement
- Hip movement and rotation
- Leg cradle
- Side bening
- Arms movement
- Arm swing
- Elbow movement
- Wrist and hand movement
- Neck exercises
- Chin, jaw, mouth, tongue, eye and head exercises
Tantra Prana Kriya (Tantrik breathing practices)
- Kapal Bhati - for awakening 3rd eye and emotional cleansing
- Bhastrika - for awakening fire center and emotional stability
- Bhramari - transforming brain waves and cleansing ajna and Sahasrar chakra
- Nadi-shodhanam - for balancing both hemispheres and activate Sushumna
Kriya yoga practices for Kundalini awakening
- Rules and preparation
- Postures
- Chakra Sadhana
- Practices to awaken Ajna Chakra
- Practices to awake Mooladhar Chakra
- Practices to awake Swadhisthan Chakra
- Practices to awake Manipura Chakra
- Practices to awake Anahata Chakra
- Practices to awake Vishuddhi Chakra
- Practices to awake Bindu
- Practices for chakra awareness
Kundalini rituals
- 1008 offering to shiva and Shakti
- Visit Devi temple for worship
- Daily chanting and Arati
- Bhajan kirtan for kundalini awakening
Meditation
- Correct sitting
- Correct breathing
- Chakra breathing meditation
- Mantra meditation
Cleansing exercises
- Jala Neti
- Kunjal Kriya
- Daily detox
- Kapalbhati
- Tratak
Kundalini Shakti Bandha
- Moola Shakti Bandha (root energy lock)
- Uddiyana Shakti Bandha (abdomen energy lock)
- Jalandhar Shakti Bandha (throat energy lock)
- Maha Shakti Bandha (great energy lock)
Kundalini Tantra Mudra
- Hast Mudra
- Mana Mudra
- Kaya Mudra
- Adhara Mudra
- Bandha Mudra
Yoga Nidra
- Subtle body awakening yoga Nidra
- 31 Points blue star yoga Nidra
Kundalini tantra philosophy
- Introduction to Kundalini yoga
- Definition of the chakra
- Understanding the chakra
- Mooladhara chakra
- Swadhisthan chakra
- Manipura chakra
- Anahata chakra
- Vishudhhi chakra
- Aagya chakra
- Sahasrar chakra
- Kundalini awakening process
- Mantra-Shaktipata
Kundalini anatomy
- Nadis/Energy channel
- Chakras
- Panchakosha (5 sheaths)
- Respiratory system
- Nervous system
- Tridosha
- Dhatus
- Vayu
Assessments are based on:
Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.
- Written test
- Oral test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Daily schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 06:30 Pranayama and shatkarma
- 07:45 Hatha yoga asana practice and theory
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:15 Kundalini yoga practice
- 12:15 Yoga philosophy
- 13:20 Lunch
- 14:15 Yoga anatomy
- 16:15 Kundalini Sadna
- 18:15 Meditation
- 19:15 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights off
Included excursions
Only 4 excursions are included from below:
- Ancient cave tour
- Beach yoga practice
- Cave meditation
- Himalayan sunrise trip
- River Ganges worship ceremony
- Waterfall hiking
Instructors
Yogi Kannan Ji
Seeking the self has put Kannan Ji in places to learn alternative medical systems like homeopathy, acupuncture, marma therapy, and (naturopathy as a passion). Rooted in South Indian tradition, he has an 8-year journey in practicing and teaching Ayurveda Varma / Marma Therapy gathered from traditional practitioners of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Classes on Anatomy and Physiology are approached in such a way that, it combine modern anatomy with yogic and ayurvedic principles to explore the inexpensive, independent health and joyous life.
Snehal Chavan
Snehal Chavan is a passionate and compassionate yoga instructor with a Master’s degree in Yoga and advanced training as an RYT 500 teacher. She brings extensive experience in guiding students through traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, and specialized pre–postnatal yoga practices. As a valued instructor at Adi Yogpeeth, Snehal is known for her nurturing approach, clear instruction, and deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs of expecting and new mothers. Her classes blend mindful movement, breath awareness, and holistic well-being, creating a supportive and empowering space for students
Location
Tapovan is a lively and popular yoga area of Rishikesh, surrounded by the Himalayan foothills and close to the sacred Ganga River. It is a busy yoga town with an international community, attracting students and teachers from many countries.
Tapovan is located near famous landmarks such as Laxman Jhula (Bajrang Setu), Ram Jhula, and Janki Setu, offering beautiful river views and easy access to spiritual sites. The area also has a wide variety of cafés, organic and vegetarian food options, along with laundry services, shops, and convenient transportation, making it an ideal location for yoga teacher training and a comfortable stay.
Features
Activities
- Massage
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Balcony
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Car rental
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Room cleaning
- Toiletries
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Food
At Adi Yogpeeth, food is prepared to support yoga practice, good digestion, and overall well-being. They serve Indian vegetarian and vegan meals, cooked in a simple and mindful way using fresh ingredients.
Students receive three daily meals on Mondays to Saturdays—breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared according to yogic principles—as well as breakfasts on Sundays. The food is nourishing, balanced, and suitable for a disciplined yoga lifestyle. They also offer herbal teas throughout the day and provide clean, filtered drinking water on campus.
The meals are designed to keep the body light, healthy, and energized, helping students stay focused and comfortable during their yoga training and daily practice.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Exclusive Gifts
Adi Yogpeeth has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Sound healing session
Yoga Book
Things to do (optional)
There are some amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package, but they can be arranged upon request.
- Attend Ganga Arti
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Cliff jumping
- Experience the traditional Indian culture
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- River rafting - the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
- Trekking
What's included
- Yoga classes
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Complete course material such as books, manuals, garland, and a school t-shirt
- Weekly excursions to vibrant places in the area
- Pick-up from Dehradun Airport (DED)
- 3 meals from Mondays to Saturdays, and Sunday breakfasts
- 59 nights of comfortable accommodation
Included Exclusive Gifts
Sound healing session
1 free sound healing session
Yoga Book
Asana, Pranayama, Mudra Banda Book (APMB)
What's not included
- Airfare`
- Visa
- Insurance
- DEL airport pickup and drop off
- DED airport drop off
- Air-conditioner
- Room heater
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 75 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Fly to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in India. Traveling by plane from Delhi airport to Dehradun airport is the safest and most convenient way of transportation and it is a 1-hour journey. Most of the students choose this option and the charge is between 50-60 USD. At Dehradun airport, the school driver will be waiting with a name board to pick you up and transfer you to the school.
Arrival by taxi
Delhi airport to Rishikesh by car is a 6-7 hour journey. Delhi airport to Rishikesh taxi can also be arranged for 75 USD by the school.
Arrival by train
Traveling by train (from Delhi train station to Haridwar Station) is also suitable. The fare is between 20-25 USD, and it is a 4-5 hour journey. At Haridwar railway station, the school driver will be waiting with your name board to receive you.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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