26 Day 200-hour Residential Intensive Traditional Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore, India
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in India
This is an intensive training in the traditional style of Vinyasa yoga. It does not explore a mix of styles such as Ashtanga-Vinyasa or Hatha yoga, etc. The complete training is dedicated to understanding and getting deeper into the practice and teaching of Vinyasa yoga. This course focuses on the traditional practice based on the teachings and practices of the founder of modern yoga.
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Highlights
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Daily traditional Vinyasa yoga, meditation, and pranayama practices
- Weekly practice of kriyas, such as jalaneti and trataka
- Practice teaching in small groups with personal feedback daily
- Training in traditional Vinyasa yoga - not a workout
- Limited number of students in the teacher training
- 25 nights accommodation with daily vegetarian and Ayurvedic meals
- Airport pick-up from Bangalore Airport included
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
25 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Yoga shala
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
During this training, you will be staying at a yoga ashram in Mysore, the main location of Samyak Yoga. The yoga shala at Samyak Yoga's ashram is structured in such a way that it can accommodate around 40 students at a time. It allows them to practice with a feeling of vastness.
The rooms are vast and built with South Indian bricks that keep the temperature calm and comfortable for yoga practice and relaxation, with hot water available.
There are no systems or devices available at the ashram for the use of the students. Hence, if you need to browse the Internet, they recommend bringing laptops, phones, or tablets along. However, an Internet facility is not allowed at the yoga shala as it distracts one's focus from the process of learning.
Please note that a yoga ashram is a place wherein the practice, teaching, and discussions related to yoga take place. It is not a religious place. Samyak Yoga's ashram was specifically established for yoga teacher training programs, and its entire team is completely committed to it.
Ashram life
This residential intensive Vinyasa yoga teacher training expects you to be completely dedicated to the practice and philosophy. If you are just interested in some practice but are not serious about learning, then this training is not for you.
Samyak Yoga Ashram is one of India's best-rated yoga teacher training destinations. It is a rare combination of professional training in the practice and teaching of yoga in the yoga ashram atmosphere led by Yogacharya Rakesh, founder and director of Samyak Yoga.
Accommodations at Samyak Yoga Ashram are built with the requirements of yoga teacher training students' needs in mind. There are 20 well-equipped accommodations. All these rooms are supported with attached washrooms and Western closets. They also have a 24/7 hot water facility and are Wi-Fi-enabled.
All rooms have attached balconies with a serene view of the sugarcane fields and palm trees, with parrots, peacocks, and monkeys around.
Private accommodation
There are 12 private (single) accommodations available for yoga teacher training students. These are situated on the first floor of Yoga Dhama, the main building of Samyak Yoga Ashram.
Twin-sharing accommodation
There are six twin-sharing accommodations available for 12 students. These are situated on the ground floor of Yoga Dhama, the main building of Samyak Yoga Ashram.
All rooms include:
- Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi available in all rooms with a 200 Mbps speed
- Laundry services - In-house laundry services available at an extra cost
- Hot water - 24/7 hot water shower facility in all rooms
- Table and a chair - Tables and a chair for studying, with adequate space for yoga practice
- Attached washrooms - All accommodations have attached washrooms with Western closets
- Cupboards - There is a minimalist cupboard to organize your clothes with a locking facility
There are no mosquito nets in the accommodations. You can use mosquito repellants such as Odomos, if necessary. However, you don’t need to expect more mosquitoes as the place is highly hygiene-influenced.
The accommodations are also spacious enough that you can practice and prepare for your classes inside the room.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
This Vinyasa yoga teacher training is Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour yoga teacher training. The course structure follows standards set by Yoga Alliance. To complete the course, you will have to pass the examination. After successfully completing the training, you will be a 'Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).'
200-hour yoga teacher training in traditional Vinyasa yoga practice and philosophy
This is a residential 200-hour yoga teacher training in traditional Vinyasa yoga, inspired by the teachings of Sri T Krishnamacharya (father of modern yoga practices).
Who can apply?
If you are interested in deepening the practice and possibly planning to take this passion for teaching Vinyasa yoga as your profession, then this course is for you.
Purvabhyasa on Samyak Kulam: Pre and post-yoga teacher training support
A yoga teacher training is not a retreat, but an intense, professional training that needs preparation beforehand. But then, how can you prepare before this training begins?
Once the preparation fee is paid, you will get access to Samyak Kulam. This will allow you to access 'To Purvabhyasa - Preparation for Yoga Teacher Training.' This includes videos, audio files, PDF charts, tips for packing for the training, etc. This 'Purvabhyasa' is accessible once the registration fee (preparation fee) is paid.
Even after the training, you will have access to frequent online practice classes and weekly philosophy classes. Ask and get motivated with the Samyak community of over 3,000 yoga practitioners across the world.
Get access to 'Purvabhyasa' to prepare for training
Once the preparation fee is paid, you will get a confirmation email with all the necessary details of the training. You will access 'Purvabhyasa' on the Samyak Kulam app. Start practicing and preparing before the training begins.
Graduates of Samyak Yoga teacher training courses
You can meet the recent graduates of their yoga teacher training courses, from India and outside India as well. This institute was established not only for Europeans. You will be treated as a student, not a customer / traveler, but only a seeker. This ashram is a place for seekers of yoga who are looking for genuine, authentic yoga practice and philosophy.
What is Vinyasa yoga?
Vinyasa yoga is a method of yoga practiced wherein the asanas are done in a specific order, developed by Sri T Krishnamacharya. It is not just the sequence of asanas put together; rather, every single asana has its own specific sequence to follow, and then a proper sequencing of asanas, and finally, the proper sequencing of asana families to complete the entire practice of Vinyasa yoga. This method of practice is called “Vinyasa Krama“.
What is tristhana practice?
Tristhana is a three-fold practice element in Vinyasa wherein the specific asana, breath, and drishti lead the practice. The asana refers to annamaya kosha, breath to pranamaya kosha, and drishti to manomaya kosha. This three-fold practice is a traditional way of Vinyasa yoga practice, leading to the practice of bandha, and then to dhyana at later stages.
Course syllabus in detail: Week-by-week analysis
Week 1 - Accumulation - Arjanā (अर्जन)
- Traditional Vinyasa yoga practice in the morning
- Introduction to yoga and yogic life
- How to practice asanas with safe techniques, tools, and tips
- Introduction to taking classes
- How to teach asanas to beginners and how to offer variations
- How to use props
- Introduction to pranayama practices
- Traditional Meditation techniques, along with Bhakti yoga (kirtans)
Week 2 - Reception - Sevanā (सेवन)
- The practice of traditional Vinyasa yoga in the morning gets intense
- History and origin of Vinyasa yoga
- How to create Vinyasa yoga modules
- The art of hands-on adjustments gets deeper
- The advanced tools and techniques for creating and implementing a yoga class
- The teaching of Vinyasa yoga gets deeper
- Getting individual feedback from the teacher on the classes taught
- Practising yoga kriyas such as jalaneti and trataka
- The practice of pranayama, meditation, and Bhakti yoga
Week 3 - Digestion - Pāchanā (पाचन)
- Building the self-practice - an important aspect of a yoga teacher’s life
- Understanding the importance of self-practice under the guidance of the teacher
- An elaborate study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- The practice of teaching theme-based Vinyasa yoga classes
- Getting feedback on your classes from fellow participants
- A detailed analysis of creating Vinyasa yoga sequences
- Advanced practice of pranayama and traditional meditation techniques
Week 4 - Teaching practice - Pāthanā (पाठन)
- Getting the opportunity to teach bigger Vinyasa yoga classes
- Learning Yoga ethics as a teacher
- In-depth study of chakras, nadis, and koshas, along with their influences on human life
- The practice of yoga kriyas
- Learning different modules of Vinyasa yoga
- Exploring mantras, the pronunciation emphasis, meaning, and classifications
- Advanced practical tips and personal feedback on the practice and teaching
Teacher training approach
At Samyak Yoga, the entire Vinyasa yoga teacher training course is designed following the Vinyasa yoga tradition. If you are looking for fitness-based Vinyasa flow or some dance form-based modern flow practices in the name of Vinyasa yoga teacher training, then this course is not for you.
During this Vinyasa yoga teacher training, you will work on practicing traditional Vinyasa yoga as it is.
Your teachers in training
At Samyak Yoga, the teaching team is a blend of tradition and modern clarity. Each teacher has lived the yogic path through years of study in gurukulas and daily practice, bringing depth, precision, and heart into every class. Together, they offer not just techniques, but also the spirit of yoga - rooted in wisdom, refined by experience, and shared with joy.
Why early registration matters
Yoga teacher training is not an Amazon shopping cart experience. It is not something you book and simply show up for. The 200-hour Vinyasa yoga teacher training at Samyak is an intensive, immersive, residential process that requires physical stamina, mental steadiness, and readiness to study and reflect.
Early registration is not just about reserving a seat. It is about preparing for the training itself. Once you register, your journey will begin through Samyak Kulam, where you can start preparatory asana practice, guided sessions, and reflective learning.
Samyak Yoga strongly recommends dedicating at least one hour a day, five to six days a week, for a few months before the training begins. This preparation is not about flexibility or being “advanced,” but about building consistency, endurance, and inner discipline.
Students who register early arrive more grounded, struggle less physically, and are able to absorb the depth of the training more fully.
If you are looking for something casual, recreational, or purely enjoyable without study and commitment, then this training may not be the right fit. But, if you are willing to prepare sincerely, Samyak will support you from the moment you register - long before you arrive in Mysore.
Is it possible that one might not get the certificate?
If your knowledge is inadequate to become a yoga teacher, you might not receive the certification. You might also not receive the certification if you miss more than three sessions (not three days) during the training. In this case, you will get the participation certificate, not the teacher training certificate.
You will have time to rework and complete the assignments to receive the 'yoga teacher certification.'
Day off during the training
The 7th, 14th, and 21st of the month will be days off for the classes. You can go shopping, book massages, and visit in and around Mysore.
Tentative timetable - Dinacaryā (दिनचर्या)
- 06:00 - 07:30 Traditional Vinyasa yoga practice
- 07:30 - 08:30 Pranayama and meditation practices
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast break
- 09:30 - 10:45 Yoga philosophy sessions
- 10:45 - 11:00 Herbal drink break
- 11:00 - 12:00 Asana clinic
- 12:00 - 13:00 Teaching methodology
- 13:00 - 16:00 Lunch break
- 16:00 - 17:30 Asana clinic and theme based practices
- 17:30 - 18:00 Break
- 18:00 - 19:00 Yoga anatomy, Ayurveda, and kirtans
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:30 Svadhyaya time
- 09:30 Lights off
Instructors
Yogacharya Rakesh
Yogacharya Rakesh was first introduced to the practice and philosophy of the yoga in Veda Vijnana Gurukulam by Guruji Dr. Ramachandra Bhatt. He obtained a bachelor and masters in Sanskrit along with the study in Veda Vijnana Gurukulam and completed Masters in Yogic Sciences, Bangalore. He was awarded for the best presentation in the Master's study in Yoga and trained the students of Ayurvedic Medicine in Sanskrit. Yogacharya Rakesh is a teacher and student of Yoga School of philosophy along with Advaita Vedanta Philosophy of Acharya Shankara.
Location
This Vinyasa yoga teacher training will take place in Mysore, Karnataka. This place is also called Cauvery Sannidhi, the divine presence of the River Cauvery. The entire ashram is situated on the banks of the Cauvery River. It is full of palm trees, paddy fields, sugar cane gardens, and mango and jackfruit trees.
There is a small island where you can sit and deepen your meditation in front of the divine River Cauvery. You can relax and introspect during your leisure time. The river and this small island have given a completely transformative and soul-awakening perspective to the ashram and its activities.
Distances
- Cauvery River - 6 minutes
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), 170 kilometers
Features
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- River
- Yoga shala
Services
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Mosquito net
Food
There will be three vegetarian meals per day. The main ingredients of the food will be a lot of vegetables, nuts, and fresh fruits, so that the food intake will go along with the inner practice that you will do. The meals provided three times a day will be breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while there will also be two tea breaks: after the philosophical discussions during the morning session and again in the evening.
Yogic Indian food served during the yoga teacher training will be suitable for the yoga practice of the students and will help in detoxifying the body for yogic practices. Samyak Yoga does not offer meat, fish, and eggs, which are considered stimulating and lethargic for yogic practices.
The yogic food will be seasoned with mild spices, which is a part of the Ayurvedic diet. Besides nutritional value, Samyak Yoga loves to give a culinary taste of India.
All food will be prepared with filtered water in their clean and spacious kitchen, wherein they give utmost importance to the hygiene of all the food items and cooks. They are hoping to grow all food at their yoga eco-farm eventually; until then, they buy food that is grown seasonally by local farmers.
Unless you have diagnosed allergies, Samyak yoga cannot change your meals. For lactose intolerance, soya milk will be provided. Should you need other vegan products, you will be able to purchase them from Mysore. In case of gluten intolerance, there will be food options, though minimal. Should you follow only a raw food diet, please buy your own vegetables and fruits in Mysore. Samyak Yoga can make arrangements for the same.
Students with a preference for vegan and gluten-free diets can comfortably manage there. You will have brown bread, muesli, and cornflakes with fruit for breakfast. Lunch and dinner will include salads, vegetables, lentils, beans, rice, wheat items, soups, and desserts on occasion.
Samyak Yoga designs the menu to calm the body and mind down while you are going through detoxification during the intensive practice or course, which generates a lot more heat in the body and mind, and is beneficial to the intense practice of yoga. All foods will be served in buffet-style, and you can take as much as you want to.
Your food will be prepared based on Ayurvedic concepts such as vata, pitta, and kapha, with the vegetables supplied by the local farmers. The food menu will be designed under the guidance of Dr Meghana Narayana and a nutritionist. The menu will consist of some of India's popular cuisines and the local cuisine that no other tourist would have tasted.
The premises where the meals will take place will not be a restaurant. People cooking the food should be treated with respect. Please be kind and be loving towards people who work for Samyak Yoga while you focus on your inner growth at the yoga shala.
Students with low blood pressure are suggested to bring extra iron or mineral supplements. Samyak Yoga will provide drinking water purified with reverse osmosis filters, the best possible filtration in India. Please also bring a water bottle to fill up anytime at the dining or yoga halls.
Food schedule
- 08:30 Breakfast that includes fruits, muesli, cornflakes, brown bread, etc.
- 11:15 Tea break for Indian masala chai, black coffee, black tea, or herbal tea
- 13:15 Lunch includes salads, dosa or upma, idlis, vegetable dishes, along with a rice variety, fruit juice, and dessert
- 18:00 Tea break for Indian masala chai, black coffee, black tea, or herbal tea
- 19:30 North Indian dishes, such as roti and Kathi roll, and popular Chinese dishes, such as Gobi Manchurian or noodles with a variety of soups
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Lactose Free
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- Tuition and training in traditional Vinyasa yoga
- Daily Vinyasa yoga classes
- Daily meditation and pranayama practices
- Pre- and post-yoga teacher training support on the Samyak Kulam App
- Yoga teacher training kit (one Samyak Yoga attire, one jalaneti kit, and one notebook and pen)
- Vinyasa yoga teacher training manual
- Transfer from Kempegowda International Airport
- Free Wi-Fi
- 25 nights accommodation
- 3 daily Ayurvedic meals
- All taxes
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transportation to Kempegowda International Airport
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Kempegowda International Airport
142 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Transfer from the airport is included in the price. Samyak Yoga will pick you up from the airport. Please send your flight details and information such as flight number, terminal number, date, and time of your arrival.
Samyak Yoga will send you a taxi for your transportation from the airport, and the taxi will be waiting for you at the arrival gate with a sign, "Your name - Samyak Yoga". The total journey will take about three to four hours. You can arrive at any time (including midnight). The driver will be waiting for you at the airport's arrival gate to receive you and will drop you off at your accommodation.
Transportation is included only if you will reach India on the day that the training begins or on the previous day. Before these dates, transportation will be at your own expense.
You can book your return flight after 17:00 on the last day (on Deekshanta). Transportation at the end of the training is not included in the training fee. However, it can be arranged if requested. Please contact the reception during your stay for details. If you would like to book your own transportation at the end of the training, feel free to do so.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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