Breath & Pranayama Teacher Training in Rishikesh: 6-Day Wellness Immersion

The course runs over six days with a fixed daily structure. Mornings start with Hatha yoga, then move into a dedicated pranayama session. After that comes the seated study block: yogic anatomy, psychology, and philosophy. Afternoons are heavier on technique and practice, including the teaching practicums where you actually stand up and lead breathwork under supervision. Days are full rather than leisurely.

The syllabus covers more than fifteen breathing techniques. You work through classical pranayama forms alongside modern breathwork methods, and you cover the mechanics behind them: breath ratios, bandhas, mudras, and the energetic anatomy of nadis and chakras. There is attention to how you slide pranayama into an asana sequence or a meditation session rather than treating it as a standalone thing. By the final days, the teaching practicum asks you to design a sequence for a specific purpose, such as calming or energising a group, and deliver it.

What makes this different from a general yoga teacher training is the single focus. This is a 50-hour Continuing Education course, not a 200-hour foundational certification. You are not learning to teach your first class; you are adding a specialism. That means the group is usually made up of people who already have some grounding, and the conversation can move faster. The certificate is recognised by Yoga Alliance as a YACEP course, so it counts toward continuing education hours.

The team is described as confirmed before your stay, and the school asks you to enquire about exactly who will be facilitating. That is worth doing before you book, because the quality of a course like this rests heavily on the lead teacher's own pranayama practice. The school, Moola Yoga Rishikesh, is based in India and runs more than one training.

Location-wise, Rishikesh is in Uttarakhand in the Himalayan foothills. It is a compact town, walkable in parts, with the Ganges flowing through it and the usual mix of ashrams, schools, cafes, and temples. It is a standard base for yoga study in India and easy enough to get to by road from Dehradun.

On accommodation, food, and what is not included, the page asks you to confirm with the school for your dates. That is a genuine gap rather than a hidden catch: the school tailors meals to the group and dietary needs, and accommodation is set per booking. If you are comparing this against other Rishikesh trainings, ask for the full inclusion list and the cancellation terms in writing before you transfer any money.

What's included

- Daily Hatha yoga sessions - Daily pranayama sessions - Yogic anatomy, psychology, and philosophy instruction - Teaching practicum sessions - 50-Hour Yoga Alliance YACEP certificate - Training materials and instruction across six days

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Airport transfers unless confirmed with the school - Meals unless confirmed as part of your package - Accommodation unless you select a room package - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras