25-Day 200-Hour Ayurveda and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

The training runs for 25 days and leads to a 200-hour certification. The core of it is daily Hatha yoga: alignment work, breath awareness and slower, controlled movement rather than fast flow. Trainees also learn pranayama to regulate energy and meditation practice, taught as part of the Indian traditions they come from rather than as standalone techniques.

The Ayurveda side is what separates this course from a standard 200-hour Hatha training. You study the five elements — earth, water, fire, air and ether — and how they relate to body, mind and daily routine. You look at individual constitutions (doshas) and how to use that in practice, so that the classes you eventually teach can address lifestyle, digestion, stress and seasonal balance as well as postures.

The course is taught by Gurudev Dhruvaji, who is based in India and leads several other teacher trainings in Rishikesh, including a 200-hour Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa course, a 200-hour Kundalini training, a 200-hour meditation and Yoga Nidra training, and a 300-hour Hatha, Ashtanga and Ayurveda yoga therapy course. The facilitator team for each intake is confirmed before the stay.

Accommodation is at Gurudev Dhruvaji, with four room options: a shared dorm for four women, a shared room for two, a private room for one, and a private double balcony room. Rooms are confirmed per booking, and the operator can talk you through upgrades. Meals are arranged around the group and dietary needs are taken into account — tell the operator yours and they will confirm what is provided.

Rishikesh sits in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. The Ganges, the ghats, the temples and the ashrams are all part of daily life in the town, and the evening aarti ceremony is within reach after study hours. Full directions and travel guidance are shared once a booking is confirmed.

What's included

- 25 days of 200-hour yoga teacher training - Daily Hatha yoga sessions - Pranayama and meditation practice - Ayurveda study, including the five elements and doshas - Accommodation at Gurudev Dhruvaji in the room type booked - Meals arranged around the group, with dietary needs taken into account

What's not included

- Flights and travel to Rishikesh - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (not stated as included — ask the operator) - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades - Anything not confirmed by the operator for your dates