Yoga Teacher Training in India
21 yoga teacher training courses in India · compare prices and dates · book with a small deposit
21 yoga teacher training courses in India · compare prices and dates · book with a small deposit
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21 yoga teacher training courses
Yoga teacher training in India is usually an immersive experience. Many of these courses are residential, so you live at or near the school and follow a full daily timetable of practice and study. The 21 courses on this page range from a 7-day, 50-hour Yin & Yang training to 500-hour programmes lasting 57 or 58 days. Most 200-hour courses run for 23 to 25 days.
Most of the schools here are in Rishikesh, many of them in Tapovan close to the Ganges, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Yogakulam Academy also runs trainings on the Kerala coast in Varkala and Kalakkode, and in Srirangapatna beside the Cauvery River near Mysore.
The styles cover a lot of ground. There are multi-style courses that blend Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin, as well as dedicated Kundalini trainings, aerial yoga, Ayurveda alongside Hatha, and a course centred on meditation and Yoga Nidra. The shorter 50- and 100-hour courses suit you if you want a focused introduction or a specialism to add to your teaching. The 300-hour courses are designed for teachers who already hold a 200-hour certification and want to go further.
Prices start from 449 USD and reach 2,149 USD, depending on the course and the room you choose. Many schools offer a course-only option if you would rather arrange your own stay. Others offer shared dormitories, twin rooms and private rooms.
On this page, prices start from 449 USD for a 100-hour aerial course without accommodation and go up to 2,149 USD for a shared room on the 57-day Yoga & Ayurveda Therapy training. Most 200-hour courses in Rishikesh start between 649 USD and 749 USD. The Kerala and Mysore 200-hour courses start from 1,210 USD and 1,250 USD for a shared twin room.
The courses vary considerably in length. The shortest is a 7-day, 50-hour Yin & Yang training, and the longest are 500-hour programmes of 57 and 58 days. Most 200-hour courses on this page run for 23 to 25 days, and the 300-hour courses run for around 27 to 29 days.
Most programmes on this page are in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, many of them in Tapovan near the Ganges. The others are run by Yogakulam Academy in Varkala and Kalakkode in Kerala, and in Srirangapatna beside the Cauvery River near Mysore.
Some courses are clearly open to newcomers. The 7-day Yin & Yang training is open to all levels, and the 100-hour aerial course needs no prior aerial experience. The 300-hour courses are different: they are aimed at teachers who already have a 200-hour certification.
You can choose from multi-style courses covering Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin, as well as dedicated Kundalini trainings at the 100-, 200- and 300-hour levels. There are also courses in aerial yoga, Hatha with Ayurveda, and a 200-hour course focused on meditation and Yoga Nidra. Most curricula also include pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology.
This varies by school. Many Rishikesh courses offer a course-only or without-accommodation price alongside residential options. Room choices include shared dormitories, some of which are female-only, twin rooms shared with someone of the same gender, and private rooms.
Several listings on this page mention Yoga Alliance, including the 200-hour Hatha & Ashtanga training in Mysore, the 25-day Kundalini training at Nirvana Yoga School and the 23-day 200-hour immersion in Rishikesh. Not every listing states its accreditation, so check the individual course page before you book.
Days usually start early. On the 23-day 200-hour immersion in Rishikesh, the wake bell rings at 5:30 AM for pranayama on the riverbank, followed by a ninety-minute asana block. On the 24-day Hatha & Ashtanga training, mornings begin before sunrise with cleansing kriyas and meditation, followed by a long asana session.
