25-Day Yoga Teacher Training & Wellness Escape in Rishikesh

Nirvana Yoga School's 200-hour teacher training is a comprehensive month-long immersion in Rishikesh, the town often called the yoga capital of the world. The curriculum covers traditional Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, alignment and adjustment, pranayama, mudras and bandhas, meditation, shatkarma cleansing techniques, mantra chanting, yoga anatomy, philosophy, and an introduction to Ayurveda. You'll also study teaching methodology and get plenty of practice teaching your fellow students.

The faculty is the standout feature. Philosophy is taught by Dhruvaji, who has a master's degree in physical chemistry from IIT Bombay and 30 years of teaching experience. His classes make difficult concepts like the chakras and kundalini accessible and practical. Naveen, who has trained over 1000 teachers, leads Ashtanga and Hatha sessions with a focus on getting your alignment right. The team also includes teachers specializing in Ayurveda, sound healing, and clinical psychology, giving you perspectives on yoga you wouldn't get at most schools.

Beyond the training, the location is part of the experience. Rishikesh sits in the foothills of the Himalayas, on the banks of the Ganges. The course includes group excursions, a sunrise trip to the mountains, yoga on the beach, sound healing, and a full moon or new moon ritual depending on when you attend. The school also offers optional Kirtan and mantra singing sessions, and a few students end up learning to play the harmonium or drums.

Meals are vegetarian, organic, and sattvic, designed to keep you calm and energized. The school has its own garden, and the café on site is a popular hangout. With 340+ reviews averaging 4.96, this is one of the most consistently well-rated schools in Rishikesh, and repeat guests often come back for the 300-hour program.

What's included

- 25 days / 24 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Airport Pickup - Teacher training course and certification - Certificate upon successful completion - Eligible to Register with Yoga Alliance USA - Acro Yoga / Aerial Yoga session - Group excursions / activities - Sound Healing session - Kirtan Evening - Full moon / New moon ritual - Weekend / day off excursions - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course Manual - School t-shirt & bag - Professional event photos - Free Lifetime Access to 200-Hour Online Yoga TTC - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Flight costs - Ayurveda Massage - Extra nights before or after training - A/C and heating charges (if used)