100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in the Himalayan Foothills – 12 Days in Dehradun

The 100-hour teacher training at Kunwar Yoga is run by a team of experienced teachers, including instructors like Shivam ji, who a recent guest described as conducting sessions with 'great guidance & professionalism.' The course is structured to give you both the practical skills and the theoretical understanding you need to teach confidently. You'll spend time each day on Hatha and Ashtanga practice, learning proper alignment and safe technique, and you'll also get into pranayama and meditation to build breath awareness and mental clarity. The philosophy and anatomy classes are woven into the mid-day sessions, so you understand not just what to do in a posture, but why it works and how to keep students safe.

What makes this training different from a longer, more rigid program is its pace and intimacy. At twelve days, it's intensive enough to see real progress but short enough to be manageable, and the small group size means you're not lost in a crowd. The location itself is a big part of the experience: Dehradun sits in the Doon Valley, with views of the Himalayas, and it's close to Rishikesh, Mussoorie, and Rajaji National Park, so you can easily extend your stay to explore the spiritual and natural sights of Uttarakhand. The centre itself has everything you need for practice—yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters are provided—and the outdoor spaces are designed for peaceful early-morning sessions.

Kunwar Yoga is described as one of the more popular yoga institutes in India, offering various training programs for both learners and teachers. The teachers are noted for their experience and humble approach to teaching the 'ancient Indian science' of yoga. This 100-hour course is their introductory teacher training, a stepping stone to more advanced programs like the 200-hour and 300-hour trainings they also run. For anyone serious about yoga, this is a solid starting point that gives you a taste of what a longer training might be like, without the full month-long commitment.

What's included

- 11 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc - Certificate upon successful completion - Group excursions/activities - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from our team - WiFi connection - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Teacher training course and certification

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary