28 Day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Eligibility

Completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training course is required before enrolling. Students should have a genuine interest in learning and a willingness to follow the code of conduct.

About the training

Located in the peaceful and spiritual city of Rishikesh, the yoga school offers a calm and supportive environment for deep learning. The 300-hour course is a one-month course in which you immerse yourself in yoga daily. It encompasses advanced yoga asanas, breathing practices, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, Ayurveda, and teaching practice. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to become a confident and certified yoga instructor or simply to know more about yoga. You will also have the opportunity to teach your own demo class during the course to gain actual teaching experience. Upon finishing the course, you will be awarded a certificate, enabling you to teach yoga anywhere in the world.

Study at Rishikesh’s most beautiful yoga training center, with an extraordinary teacher team, an organic garden, right next to Ganga River, and the infamous Rajaji National Park. With the aim of providing advanced teachings and practices of the traditional and contemporary forms of yoga, Pratham Yoga School offers one annual 300-hour yoga teacher training program for all dedicated students who have successfully completed any 200-hour training previously.

• Detailed teachings and asana practice of traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga styles. In addition to the teaching, you shall be taken through advanced practices of this yoga style for a complete evolution as a practitioner and teacher.
• Adjustment and alignment workshops to gain hands-on experience in conducting advanced yoga classes with perfection and professionalism during teaching methodology II. By this level, you shall feel a complete surge of transformation within you from a student to a great yoga teacher.
• Advanced use of yoga props such as blocks, belts, and pillows for getting into more intense yoga poses or to create variations as well as for deep restorative poses.
• Yogic and Ayurvedic cooking workshop where students learn how to prepare yogic meal choices for a healthy diet.
• Ayurveda lectures to introduce the foundations of Ayurveda and yogic nutrition to get a practical understanding of how yoga and Ayurveda may be integrated to reach a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
• Advanced and practical study of yoga anatomy related to the performance of various yoga techniques such as asanas, pranayama, Bhanda, etc. In-depth extension of the basics of anatomy subject.
• Preparation and practice of deeper Pranayama and other breathing techniques as well as a deeper understanding of the holistic effects and benefits for body, mind, and soul.
• Establishing a detailed communication of the body with the mind and soul through unique mediation practices such as advanced Yoga Nidra.
• Learning and practice of the six yogic works, the intense yogic purification techniques for complete cleansing of the mind, body, and spirit to prepare an entity for advanced levels of yoga and meditation practices.
• A more detailed level of teaching of various adjustment and alignment techniques for intermediate and advanced level correction and focus on the safety aspect of avoiding injuries during advanced practices.
• Engage in spiritual discourse and lead yourself towards liberation of the mind, body, and spirit during Satsang sessions with Yogi Simon Ji
• Weekend trips to spiritual destinations in and around Rishikesh
• Yoga philospohy: Extension of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through the sacred scriptures of the Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita. Application of Yamas and Niyamas on a deeper level with a strong focus on how to integrate the deeper philosophies into modern daily life.

Personal growth and transformation

At Pratham Yoga, this 300-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh is designed to offer a balanced experience. Below is an in-depth overview of how your life-changing journey course:

• Day 1 - Arrival and check-in: You will be received at the yoga school on the course commencement day. This day will be allocated to settling in after your trip. After completing your check-in, you will have some time to rest, unwind, and get essential details about the course and subsequent days.
• Day 2 - Opening ceremony, orientation, and Ganga Aarti: Day two starts with a Vedic fire ceremony (Homa and Yajna), a traditional way in which students make a sankalpa (intention) for the training. This is the spiritual start to your yogic path. They then have an orientation class where you will be given an overview of the course, timetable, rules, and lifestyle in Rishikesh. In the evening, you will experience the famous Ganga Aarti, a sacred and memorable event by the holy river.
• Day 3 Onward - Training begins: From the third day, your yoga training officially begins.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to take serious practitioners to the deeper levels of yoga—beyond beginners. The program weaves together advanced theory and experiential learning throughout all fundamental disciplines. Whether it is learning exact alignment, grasping energy anatomy, or building therapeutic application, each module provides both depth and change. Below is a detailed outline of what you will learn:

• Anatomy of the subtle body
• Marma points
• Restorative yoga
• Pranayama (advanced)
• Advanced teaching methodology
• Chants and mantras
• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Anatomy and physiology
• Applied anatomy
• Asana practice
• Sanskrit basics
• Yoga philosophy
• Prop usage
• Meditation practices
• Yoga therapy
• Shatkarma (yogic cleansing)

Skill levels

The training is designed for yoga practitioners who have completed their 200-hour training and want to advance their skills further. This course is perfect for students looking to deepen their knowledge, improve their teaching abilities, and enhance their personal practice. Building on the basics learned in the 200-hour course, this training covers more advanced topics and requires greater focus and dedication. This program is especially helpful for those who:

• Have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training but want more confidence in teaching
• Want to learn a clear, step-by-step teaching methodology
• Wish to improve hands-on adjustments and alignment techniques
• Are interested in exploring yoga philosophy in detail, including the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita
• Want to deepen their personal practice and increase self-awareness

This training aims to build your confidence, sharpen teaching skills, and help you master advanced yoga practices.

Discipline and attendance

• Leave is allowed only in case of illness or emergencies, and must be approved by the teacher
• Late entry to classes is not permitted once the session has started
• Breaking the rules may result in removal from the course
• If you wish to skip a meal, inform the staff in advance to prevent food wastage
• Guests or visitors are not allowed during the course
• Activities that are not part of the yoga program are not permitted during training
• Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited throughout the training period

The course is not suitable for people with serious physical or mental health issues, and should not replace medical treatment.

Evaluation and certification

Students will be assessed through written assignments and teaching practice. Evaluation includes your ability to teach asana, pranayama, and meditation. You must attend at least 90% of the course to be eligible for certification.

Sample schedule

Exact timings may vary by season.

• 05:30 Morning bell
• 06:15 - 07:15 Hatha yoga
• 07:30 - 08:30 Pranayama
• 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga philosophy
• 11:15 - 12:15 Alignment and adjustment
• 12:15 - 13:15 Yoga anatomy or yoga therapy
• 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
• 15:15 - 16:00 Yoga teaching methodology
• 16:15 - 17:45 Ashtanga Vinyasa
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
• 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner

Sundays are usually a day off. Though. Even this day may not have the meals to encourage you to try out the nearby cafes. But students just use this day for rest, self-study, or a local outing.