28-Day Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training with Sound Healing, Rishikesh

Rishikesh Nath Yogshala runs this teacher training with a focus on giving its students a solid foundation across several yoga styles. You'll study and practice Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Yin, and Kundalini yoga, so you get a sense of what each tradition offers. Sound healing is also woven into the program, which adds another layer to the training.

The curriculum is built around five main modules: yoga teaching techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy and lifestyle, and practice. The first week focuses on alignment and anatomy, in week two you dig into Vinyasa sequencing, and week three is about hands-on adjustment techniques. In the final days, you'll practice teaching in front of your group, and the course ends with a written and a practical exam.

The teaching team is led by people who have dedicated their lives to this. Ganesh Negi has been practicing for over seven years and teaches Hatha and Ashtanga. Harmindra Singh specializes in anatomy and physiology and has taught around the world. Yogi Ajay has been teaching since 2010, with experience in China and six years in Vietnam. Swāmī Nityānanda Giri brings a Kriya yoga perspective as a revered monk with a Ph.D.

The setting is a big part of the experience. The school is on a peaceful stretch of the Ganges, and you practice to the sound of the river. The community feel is strong, with guests from all over the world, and the staff get to know you by name. The schedule is demanding, but many guests are surprised to find it energizes them rather than draining them.

What's included

- 27 nights accommodation - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga and meditation classes - Teacher training course and certification - Course manual and study materials - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Weekend and day-off excursions - Group excursions and activities - Evening activities: kirtan, movie night - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Certificate upon successful completion - Pre and post retreat support - Airport pickup from Dehradun airport (DED)

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Additional airport transfers (from Delhi DEL) - Spa treatments - Personal expenses - Laundry (unless arranged)