25-Day Immersive Yoga Teacher Training in the Himalayan Foothills

The 200-hour curriculum at Agni Yoga India combines Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa with pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, alignment, mudras, bandhas, and teaching methodology. You'll study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the eight limbs, and the yamas and niyamas, then put that theory into practice in daily asana classes. It's a traditional approach—less about fitness and more about understanding yoga as a complete discipline.

The teaching side is practical from early on. You won't just study how to teach; you'll start doing it. Students practice sequencing, demonstrate postures, give instructions, and teach complete classes, with feedback from experienced teachers. This is what separates this course from a simple asana intensive—you leave having already stood in front of a class. The trainers include Rohit, who has taught in Rishikesh and Vietnam for years, Priyanka who leads Ashtanga, Lavish who specialises in pranayama and philosophy, and other resident teachers who cover meditation and anatomy.

The ashram itself is eco-friendly, surrounded by forest and mountains, with a yoga shala, garden, library, and terrace. Meals are sattvic—vegetarian, local, and prepared fresh each day. Beyond the core curriculum, there are workshops in Acro Yoga, sound healing, mantra chanting, karma yoga, and a trip to watch the Ganga Aarti evening ceremony on the river. A Himalayan sunrise experience is also included, as are group hikes and excursions around Rishikesh. The schedule runs from around 6am to 9pm, with breaks and a lights-out at 10pm to keep you rested.

The location itself is a big part of the experience. Rishikesh is packed with ashrams and yoga schools, but Tapovan is the quieter, forested neighbourhood, with the Ganges nearby and the mountains rising behind it. You're close enough to walk to shops or the river, but far enough to feel removed from the busy town centre.

What's included

- 24 nights accommodation in an ashram room of your choice - 24 breakfasts, 24 lunches, and 24 dinners (sattvic vegetarian) - 200-hour yoga teacher training curriculum - Daily Hatha Yoga classes (morning) and Yin Yoga (afternoon) - Daily Ashtanga Vinyasa sessions - Daily pranayama and meditation sessions - Yoga philosophy and anatomy classes - Teaching methodology sessions with practice teaching - Course manual and study material - Yoga Alliance-recognised certificate upon completion - Group excursions and nature hikes with a guide - 1-hour Ayurvedic or therapeutic treatment - Specialised workshops (Acro Yoga, sound healing) - Ganga Aarti ceremony visit - Kirtan, movie nights and evening activities - School t-shirt and tote bag - Free pickup from nearest airport, train station, or bus stand - Wi-Fi, parking and luggage storage - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers - Additional treatments or activities not listed in the itinerary - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Extra nights before or after the training (available as an optional upgrade)