25-Day Hatha, Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

A typical day starts early, usually with a 90-minute Hatha or Ashtanga asana class before breakfast. After a break you'll move into yoga philosophy or anatomy, then a pranayama and mantra session. Afternoons are for Vinyasa practice, teaching methodology and adjusting workshops, and evenings often finish with meditation, kirtan or a sound healing session. Some days involve a sunrise trek into the hills or a beach yoga class on the Ganga, and there's a full moon meditation on the calendar when the dates allow.

The teachers on this course are experienced Indian gurus and masters based in Rishikesh, and the curriculum covers the syllabus required for Yoga Alliance registration: asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, ethics, and a lot of practice teaching. You'll be assessed through practical teaching sessions, a written component and your attendance, and by the end you should be able to confidently lead a class of your own.

What sets this one apart is the setting itself. Rishikesh is a pilgrimage town, and the training leans into that — there are trips to the river, visits to local temples and ashrams, and the chance to take a sacred dip in the Ganges during your stay. It's also a chance to study three styles rather than one, which gives you more to work with once you start teaching.

Accommodation is split across a few room types, from shared dorms to private double rooms with balconies, and all meals are included. Food is vegetarian, cooked on site, and the kitchen can cater for most dietary needs if you tell them in advance.

This is an intense, rewarding month. You'll be tired, you'll learn a lot, and you'll leave with a qualification and a much clearer idea of what your own practice looks like.

What's included

- 25 days / 24 nights accommodation at Gurudev Dhruvaji - All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training - Daily asana classes (Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa) - Pranayama, mantra and meditation sessions - Yoga philosophy and anatomy classes - Teaching methodology and practice teaching workshops - Sunrise trek and beach yoga session - Kirtan, sound healing and full moon meditation (when applicable) - Sacred dip in the Ganges - Course materials and certification

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Optional spa treatments or extra excursions - Laundry