Traditional 25-Day Kundalini & Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

This is an intense, full-immersion teacher training course set in a genuine ashram environment. The Sri Yoga Ashram is a family-run place where the teachers and staff live on the premises, so you're not just a student in a classroom – you become part of the ashram family. The founders, Dr. Gaurav Agrawal and Yogi Arpit, along with a team of experienced teachers, live by the principles they teach, and this authenticity is felt throughout the course.

A typical day includes morning sessions of Kundalini Yoga asanas, pranayama, and cleansing practices (Shatkarma). After breakfast, you'll dive into philosophy, where Dr. Agrawal brings ancient texts to life with modern, simple language and engaging stories. Afternoons are dedicated to anatomy, teaching methodology, and Kundalini meditation. You'll also practice Karma Yoga, which is selfless service – helping with the daily running of the ashram – and get to participate in guest lectures on Ayurveda and attend a Sunday sightseeing trip.

The course is designed to give you a solid foundation in both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga. You'll learn a vast range of asanas, each linked to the seven chakras, along with mudras, bandhas (energy locks), and mantra chanting. There's a strong emphasis on pranayama, as the teachings explain that controlling the breath is key to balancing the body's energy channels and awakening Kundalini. You'll also study yoga philosophy in depth, including the Panchkosha concept, the seven chakras, and the nadis.

Optional courses are available at extra cost and run during self-study time (one hour per day). These include Vedic astrology (24 hours, $350), palmistry (16 hours, $300), Yoga Nidra (6 hours, 00), Ayurveda (7 hours, 00), and Reiki (6 hours, 00). You can add these after arrival, allowing you to explore other facets of Indian spiritual knowledge while still completing your TTC.

What's included

- 24 nights accommodation in private or shared rooms - 3 daily delicious and healthy Indian vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and meditation classes - Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology classes - Cleansing (Shatkarma) workshops - Beach yoga and meditation sessions - Meditation in an ancient cave - Guest lectures on Ayurveda - Sunday sightseeing excursions - Yoga Alliance USA certified 200-hour TTC certificate (upon successful completion) - Course manual, yoga mat, and yoga kit - Pre and post-retreat support from the team - Free unlimited Wi-Fi - Free parking - Fresh, hygienic meals prepared with filtered water - Non-smoking and clean environment

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (unless you book a Premium room) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Toiletries, towels, extra tea or coffee - Laundry and personal expenses - Personal clothing needs - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Optional courses (Vedic astrology, palmistry, etc.)