24-Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Adi Yoga Shala runs this 24-day training from a dedicated yoga school in Rishikesh. The course structure covers the main pillars of a 200-hour YTTC: asana practice, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology. Mornings focus on physical practice and breathwork, while afternoons are given over to anatomy clinics and philosophy discussions. Sundays are free for excursions, and the school arranges group activities and nature hikes.

The founder, Iraa, teaches much of the course. She trained in finance and has a master's in Yogic Science, with about a decade of teaching experience. Amit Negi, who found yoga in 2018, teaches movement and functional training; Priyanka Karki brings a master's in yoga and specialises in Ashtanga and prenatal yoga. The teaching style is described as patient and thorough—several reviews mention how the instructors adjust the pace to each student rather than rushing through a set curriculum.

The school includes extras that go beyond the standard YTTC syllabus: complimentary Reiki, sound healing with singing bowls and gongs, and marma therapy sessions. These are taught as workshops, so you learn the basic techniques as well as experiencing them. You also get a course manual, a jal neti pot, and a welcome pack with a t-shirt and tote bag.

Rishikesh itself is a big part of the experience. The school sits within reach of the Ganges and the surrounding hills, and the town is packed with cafés, temples, and ashrams. It's a busy spiritual hub, which means you're not isolated—you can step out for a chai or a walk along the river on your day off. The food is vegetarian, mostly Indian home-style cooking, with sattvic meals served on certain days. The whole thing is designed to give you a solid foundation in teaching while also being a personal retreat from regular life.

What's included

- Airport pick-up from Dehradun Airport on the day before the course starts - 22 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 2 daily vegetarian meals (brunch and dinner) plus a tea break, Monday to Saturday - Course manual and all teacher training materials - AYS welcome pack (t-shirt, tote bag, notebooks) - Yoga jal neti pot and sutra neti - Daily Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga yoga classes - Pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting sessions - Anatomy and alignment workshops - Philosophy discussions - Reiki, sound healing, and marma therapy workshops - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Evening activities (kirtan, movie night) - Certificate upon successful completion - One free night's stay before and after the course - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Free Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Flights to and from India - Airport transfers from Delhi Airport - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional treatments or therapies - Meals on Sundays - Personal expenses