Yoga Teacher Training Course in India

Whether you are a curious novice or an experienced yogi, if you dream of diving into the fascinating world of yoga, this 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Rishikesh is for you! Imagine yourself on the mat, perfecting your asanas while discovering the secrets of body and mind. This course is not limited to postures. It is a rewarding adventure in a warm and inspiring setting. Get ready to broaden your horizons and nurture your spiritual practice in magical places.

Meet the instructors

Pritam portrait
Pritam
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Highlights

  • Daily yoga classes
  • Daily meditation sessions
  • Pranayama/mantra chanting
  • Certificate of completion
  • Various topics and lectures to explore
  • 20 nights accommodation
  • Daily meals will be provided

Skill level

  • Beginner

Types

20 days with instruction in English

hours Average daily hours of activity: 8.25
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Airport transfer included: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available: Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 93 per person)
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
12:00

Facilities

  • Yoga shala

Modern facilities are right next to the Ganga River. Satvik Yogshala prides itself on cleanliness and providing students with a peaceful learning environment. They are extremely grateful to be located so close to the Ganga River, with its serene and magical energy wafting onto the property. The yoga halls are bright, colorful, and modern with a gorgeous Ganga view.

Program

Week 1

  • 05:45 - 06:00 Detox tea
  • 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
  • 07:45 - 09:00 Pranayama
  • 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
  • 10:15 - 11:00 Mantra chanting
  • 11:15 - 12:45 Ayurveda cooking/anatomy
  • 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch
  • 15:00 - 16:00 Philosophy
  • 16:15 - 17:45 Ashtanga yoga
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
  • 19:15 - 20:00 Meditation / Q&A

Week 2

  • 05:45 - 06:00 Detox tea
  • 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
  • 07:45 - 09:00 Pranayama
  • 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
  • 10:15 - 11:00 Mantra/alignment and adjustment
  • 11:15 - 12:45 Ayurveda cooking/anatomy
  • 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch
  • 15:00 - 16:00 Philosophy
  • 16:15 - 17:45 Ashtanga yoga
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
  • 19:15 - 20:00 Meditation / Q&A

In just 21 days, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to teach yoga. With 8 hours of daily learning, you’ll evolve in a serene and caring atmosphere, where every moment will be an opportunity to progress.

During the yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh or Varkala with Satvik Yogshala, all the keys to progress on your yoga path are provided, and little by little, with practice and experience, participants become superbly competent and efficient yoga teachers.

This adventure is much more than just training. It’s a unique human experience, where participants share the journey with people from the four corners of the globe. Different cultures, the same passion: living, learning, and growing together in an inspiring collective energy.

Hatha yoga

  • Joint movement
  • Sun salutation
  • Moon salutation
  • Standing pose
  • Sitting pose
  • Spinal twisting pose
  • Advanced pose
  • Balancing pose
  • Forward bending pose
  • Backward bending pose
  • Pose benefits and causes
  • Relaxation pose

Ashtanga yoga

Asthanga yoga has become a famous yoga technique where participants learn how to move in different asanas. This is a dynamic yoga series where all the benefits and causes are explored. During the Ashtanga series of the 200-hour yoga teacher training, participants will learn:

  • Primary series and pose
  • Sanskrit names of poses
  • Standing pose
  • Primary pose
  • Intermediate pose
  • Correction alignment
  • Body gestures (mudras and bandhas)

Pranayama (science of breath)

  • Introduction of pranayama
  • Benefits of pranayama
  • Brahmari pranayama
  • Movement of prana
  • Practical
  • Ujjayi pranayama
  • Sheetali pranayama
  • Nadi shodhana
  • Kapalbhati pranayama
  • Bhastrika pranayama
  • Surya bheda pranayama
  • 5 retention
  • Natural breath

Yoga philosophy

  • Introduction of yoga
  • Satvik lifestyle
  • Three dosha
  • Five basic elements
  • Patanjali yoga sutra
  • Eight limbs of yoga
  • What is chitta (vrittis)
  • What is chakra?
  • What is Kundalini?
  • Yoga therapy?
  • What is Raja yoga?
  • Stories of yogis
  • Karma: practical and theoretical

Meditation

  • Principle of meditation and concentration
  • Bhajan/kirtan
  • Chakra meditation
  • Breathing awareness meditation
  • Gaze meditation
  • Inner visualization
  • Yoga Nidra

Shatkarma (cleansing technique)

  • Introduction of shatkarma
  • Jal neti
  • Rubber neti
  • Trataka (eye cleaning)
  • Kapalbhati
  • Vamandhauti

Mantra chanting

  • What is mantra and benefits of chanting mantra
  • Om mantra
  • Maha mrityunjaya mantra
  • Guru mantra (mantra for guru)
  • Gayatri mantra (universal prayer)
  • Hare rama, Hare Krishna (maha mantra)
  • Shanti mantra (mantra of peace)

Yoga anatomy

  • Spine and its importance
  • Respiratory system
  • Joints movement
  • Skeletal system
  • Digestive system
  • About dosha

Alignment and adjustment

  • Hip opening
  • Back bending
  • Forward bending
  • Twisting
  • Standing

Included excursions

In this program, all your excursions are included:

  • World famous Ganga aarti
  • Local sightseeing
  • Himalayan Kunjapuri temple
  • Himalayan Cave kundalini meditation trip

Instructors

Pritam Rawat - portrait

Pritam Rawat

Location

Satvik Yogshala is a yoga school located in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, on the banks of the Ganges, and in Varkala, a peaceful seaside destination in Kerala. These sacred places provide the perfect setting for deep immersion in yoga practice and spirituality.

Food

The food in Satvik Yogshala India is made with love that you can feel in every bite. Food is an important part of yoga that helps to awaken your energy. They buy vegetables from the local farmer of the Himalayan mountain so that they can be supported financially and the ashram can get organic vegetables.

The ashram does not serve coffee and non-vegetarian products. The herbal tea may help you to make yourself new in this month of training. On Sunday, they serve only breakfast so that you can enjoy the taste outside in the beautiful cafes, and also the cooking team enjoys the time to rest and spend time with their family.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Tea
  • Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Organic
  • Yogic
  • Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

  • 20 nights accommodation
  • Trainer support
  • Excursions (Ganga Aarti, temple/ cave visit)
  • Yoga material (yoga mat, notebook, pen, neti pot)
  • Satvik food facilities
  • Wi-Fi facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Books material (only for reading)

What's not included

  • Any expenses related to the visa and travel
  • Air-conditioner or a room heater - 150 USD per room additional
  • GST

How to get there

Arrival by airplane

If your flight arrives at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), transfer from and to this airport is available upon request for 160 USD, two ways. Please let Satvik Yogshala know if you would like to take this option. If your flight arrives at Jolly Grant Airport (DED), free pickup will be arranged upon informing Satvikyogshala in advance about your arrival.

Arrival by train

From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), another good option is to travel by train. You can reach the train station by car. Then, you can take the train to Haridwar. From Haridwar, you will reach Rishikesh by taxi.

Arrival by bus

From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), another convenient option is to take a bus, preferably an overnight bus, to Rishikesh from Delhi. The bus stand is 15 minutes away from Rishikesh Market.

Airport transfer included: Jolly Grant Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport transfer available: Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 93 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

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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Some dates are available in English and French. Please enquire.

  • 5 April 2026 – 25 April 2026
  • 2 November 2026 – 22 November 2026
Wednesday July 22, 2026
(21 days / 20 nights)

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