Our schedule is designed in a way that it balances the practice with theory, and thus students will not get bored throughout the day.
45 days × 8 hours per day
45 days × 2 hours per day
Before joining the course
45 Training Days + 8 Off Days + 1 Check-in Day + 1 Checkout Day
360 hours (classes) + 90 hours (self-study) + 50 hours (assignments)
1799 USD (Female Only) 4 Sharing Room
2299 USD 2 Sharing Room
2699 USD Private Room
Duration 55 Days
Level:Masters Level Program
Language: English
Style: Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin Yoga
Certification: By Yoga Alliance USA
Our 500 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is a complete yoga program for those students who are looking to make yoga their profession. There is no break between the foundation level and advanced teaching level, it is all carried in a single flow. At the end, you are able to teach in groups, private studio, workshops, retreats and to guide new teachers.
This course has been Registered with Yoga Alliance. Upon completion, you can register on Yoga Alliance as a RYT 500 registered yoga teacher. We will guide you with all the paperwork once you get your certification successfully.
This is a full-time residential course in which you study, practice and teach every day. Our 500 hour yoga teacher training programme is built in two connected phases. The first builds your base, and the second takes you to advanced practice and professional skills.
The 500 hour yoga teacher training is a professionally designed yoga course with 500 hours of structured learning. It fuses together a 200 hour course and a 300 hour course into one journey.These hours are dedicated to yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, yoga-Anatomy, teaching practice and business aspects of yoga.
The course is appropriate for all types of students. Every student can start at a different point or level but when the course begins and moves ahead they all aligns to same practices and same level of knowledge gradually.
If you are completely new to yoga and are looking to become instructors, you can begin here. You do not need to have the advanced knowledge of yoga. First phase introduces you to basics step by step and second phase builds the deep knowledge around them. You need discipline, regular attendance and a willingness to work hard.
If you are a regular practitioner, you will get comfortable quickly. The course improves your techniques, provides you complete knowledge of yoga and it’s aspects along with the structure to teach safely. technical knowledge, and structure to teach safely.
This course is designed for those who want to be professional teachers, open a yoga studio or run retreats. The advanced phase of this course covers adjustments, mixed-level classes, therapeutic sequencing, ethics, learning the marketing, reach and retreat planning.
There are very clear reasons students from across the globe select this 500hr yoga teacher training in rishikesh.
Once you start, you will progress gradually from the basic sessions to the advanced practices and teachings. Our teachers observe your progress from the starting and provide you personalised guidance wherever necessary. This course is perfect for students as they will have one systematic structure for learning all the practices from basic to advanced.
If you take 200 hour course and 300 hour course separately, there is often a gap of several months or years in between them. During that period the practice slips and details are forgotten. Training continuously keeps your momentum and your learning fresh.
Upon completion of our 500 hour course, you may opt for the advanced certification of RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance. Many studios, retreat centres and teacher training schools looks for this advanced certification while hiring professional yoga instructors..
You learn to work with various groups of learners: beginners, mixed ability groups, private clients and workshop groups. This course allows you learn planning a retreat and leading other trainee teachers, which other basic courses doesn’t teach.
A long and detailed course requires a peaceful environment and experienced guidance. Rishikesh offers both as the yoga capital of the world. Yoga is professionally taught here for many years, daily life is simple, river and hills provides calmness and ensure less distractions. The benefits of this intensive course here are greater in every aspect if done from somewhere else.
There is also a lot of confusion among the students, whether to do 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training as single course or take two courses 200 & 300 hour separately.
In our 500 hour yoga ttc you will be taught by one teaching team for both the levels following the syllabus under single structure. If you opt for courses that are individually planned and developed, then you may change schools, teaching styles and class formats, and you often have to revise before moving ahead.
500 hour course that’s done as a single program can save you travel cost and time. Two individual courses means double travel, double the cost and most importantly loss of work. The cost of 500 hour yoga teacher training is a lot simpler to be managed as a single package by several students.
Both the courses will provide you 500 hour RYT certification, whether done as a single program or completed two individual (200 & 300 hour) courses. One continuous course provides one 500 hour certificate from one school and then you can register yourself at Yoga alliance’s official website as a 500 hour RYT. If you are taking 2 courses, you will have 2 certificates and you will need to make sure they both are from the Yoga Alliance registered schools.
Choose the 500 hour course if you are sure about teaching professionally and can spend the full duration in Rishikesh.
Choose separate courses if you want a break to teach and gain experience between levels, or if your schedule does not allow a longer stay.
This course consists of two phases: Both are a part of one continuous programme, there is no break in between.
In the first phase you will learn all the basics of practicing and teaching yoga. You will be introduced to proper positioning, core pranayama, basic yoga philosophy and functioning of the body. Assessment of teaching practice starts early, and is carried out in small groups.
The second phase moves into advanced asana, longer breath retention, deeper meditation, classical texts and therapeutic yoga. Also learn adjustments of students, and how to organise multi-level classes, plan retreats and workshops.
Sundays are kept free for rest, laundry and explore. Short excursions are organised around Rishikesh throughout the course and you will have self-study time to revise notes and prepare for teaching practice. This rest keeps your body fresh across a long programme.
Here is a quick summary of the practices you are going to study in this course.
You start with the basic standing, seated, balancing and floor postures, then advance towards arm balances, deep backbend and advanced inversions. Every posture or asana is deeply studied along with the correct method, benefit and safety measure.
You will learn traditional hatha yoga for stability, ashtanga vinyasa yoga for discipline and strength and vinyasa krama for bringing out creative flow sequencing.
Slow supported styles will also be taught and how to apply them for common needs such as stress, poor sleep and back discomfort.
You learn about the breathing techniques in detail such as breath retention, hand and body mudra with the three bandhas used together as Maha Bandha.
Traditional cleansing methods are taught with proper precautions and correct methods.
You learn different methods of meditation, learn to instruct Yoga Nidra and have sound healing experience with bowls, gongs and other instruments.
You learn to chant mantras, join group kirtan and laughter yoga as a light, social practice.
You will learn classical texts and ancient theories and how to explain them to your students in a simple manner.
Gain knowledge about the muscle, joint, and body’s reaction to the practice so that you can identify the risk, correct ways and practice safely.
You will learn the doshas, daily and seasonal lifestyle routine and basic dietary guidelines.
Setting up a correct posture and guiding students with consent and care will be taught. You will also learn the modifications and adjustments in the posture according to different human bodies.
You will learn to organize classes, develop your voice and cueing and receive feedback from teachers and your classmates.
Teaching ethics and representing yourself as a yoga teacher will be taught. You will get the knowledge of hosting retreats and workshops independently.
Build strength, stability and awareness through mindful movement.
500 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India offered
by
Hatha Yoga Rishikesh.
Certified by Yoga Alliance, USA -RYS 500
Take the first step toward your training.
After completing the course with the required attendance and passing all the assignemnts, you will receive a 500 hour yoga teacher training certificate from our school which will be Yoga Alliance certified. Assignments will include your practice, class participation, written work and teaching practicum.
Yoga Alliance sets and updates its own requirements for RYT 500, so please check its current rules before applying. We will guide you through each step.
Our schedule is designed in a way that it balances the practice with theory, and thus students will not get bored throughout the day.
| TIME | DAILY ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| 06:30 AM - 07:30 AM | Hatha Yoga |
| 07:45 AM - 08:45 AM | Pranayama |
| 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakfast MEAL BREAK |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Yoga Philosophy |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Yoga Anatomy |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Alignment & Adjustment / Teaching Methodology |
| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Lunch MEAL BREAK |
| 04:15 PM - 05:45 PM | Ashtanga Vinyasa |
| 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Meditation |
| 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Dinner MEAL BREAK |
We at Hatha Yoga Rishikesh feel that the food you eat is a significant aspect of your yogic journey. Our trained kitchen personnel serve lovingly prepared homemade vegetarian meals to nourish your yogic life.
Savor vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Saturday.
Soothing beverages to maintain your energy throughout the day.
We accommodate vegan and gluten-free diets (inform us before booking).
There is no food served on Sunday. You can enjoy exploring the cafes and eateries at Rishikesh.
At Hatha Yoga Rishikesh, we provide a warm and cozy stay for all our students, making it a home away from home. Our accommodation is planned in a way to support your learning experience so that you can completely concentrate on your yoga practice.
Choose between twin-sharing or private rooms, thoughtfully designed with contemporary facilities for a relaxing experience.
Specific residential areas are provided to various programs which provide a specialized and focused learning environment.
Enjoy a relaxed and calm environment that will facilitate your well being and yoga experience.
You will be staying in clean rooms that are well maintained with comfortable beds and other necessary facilities.
There are few AC rooms which will be offered at an extra expense (you need to make a prior reservation).
No, previous yoga experience isn’t required for this course. Regular practice can be helpful, but it is not mandatory as everything will be taught here starting from the basics. Committed beginners can join if they are healthy and ready for daily training.
The course runs for 54 nights 55 days, with sundays allotted for rest and leisure time. The schedule includes morning practice, lectures, teaching practice and evening sessions.
It is one continuous course which takes place in two phases. You will enroll, stay in one place and follow one complete syllabus from foundation to advanced level.
A 200 hour course provides you the basic knwoledge to start teaching. The 500 hour course covers those basics and then adds advanced asana, deeper pranayama and meditation, classical texts, therapeutic yoga, adjustments, retreats and business skills.
Yes, our school is registered as RYS and thus our course is also yoga alliance registered, which will provide you credibility all around the globe.
Yes, after completing the course you can apply for RYT 500 through Yoga Alliance, subject to its current requirements. We will help you with the steps.
Please contact us with your certificate details. We will review your background and advise on the best way to join our course.
Yes, you gain advanced skills, a higher-level credential and the confidence to teach different groups, run workshops and plan retreats. If you want to pursue yoga as a serious profession then this course is the best way to start your professional journey.
You must be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit and no fitness test, but you need to be healthy enough for daily practice. Every student fills in a short health form before joining.
The 500 hour yoga teacher training cost depends on the accommodation you choose. The fees will include all the classes, accommodation, three daily sattvic vegetarian meals, study material.