200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Himalayan Hiking Journey in Uttarakhand

The first 21 days unfold at a peaceful ashram near Rishikesh, intentionally set away from the tourist crowds. You'll follow a disciplined daily schedule that includes Hatha yoga in the morning, followed by meditation, then study blocks covering yoga philosophy, alignment, anatomy, and teaching methodology. Afternoons bring an Ashtanga Vinyasa practice and pranayama, wrapping up with dinner and evening study or rest. Sundays are completely free, and Wednesdays are split between a half-day local excursion and self-practice.

What sets this training apart is the Himalayan integration phase. After three weeks of intensity, you head into the mountains for four nights at a basecamp hotel. Each morning starts with Hatha yoga, then you hike to sacred pilgrimage sites — Tungnath, Chandrashila, Kartik Swami, and Devprayag. This isn't a tacked-on sightseeing trip; it's structured space to digest what you've learned. Walking those ancient paths, you move from absorbing information to embodying it.

Instructors founder Kuldeep Bisht and Lisa lead the training. Kuldeep's own journey began with a pilgrimage to Tungnath, and he's since completed advanced studies in Kerala. His teaching style is calm and exacting. Lisa brings her own 200- and 300-hour certifications plus dedicated pranayama and women's health training. The support team also arranges everything from airport pickup to trek logistics, so you can focus on the practice.

The ashram itself is simple—clean rooms, shared or private, with heating for colder months. You'll be fed three vegetarian meals daily, light and sattvic to support early mornings of practice. Living in community with a maximum of twelve students creates a tight-knit atmosphere. By the end of the 26 days, with the certification ceremony behind you, most people leave not just qualified to teach, but with a quieter sense of what they're actually carrying forward.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 25 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Teacher training course and certification - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Certificate upon successful completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International - Course Manual - Weekend/day off excursions - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - School t-shirt/tote bag - WiFi connection - Filtered Water and Tea - Complimentary Departure Drop-Off - Concierge flights & travel assistance - Curated podcast list - Post-Retreat Integration Support (online retreat, $200 value)

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments