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India remains one of the most respected places in the world to train as a yoga instructor, and this collection brings together courses across some of its most significant locations. You will find programmes based in Rishikesh, Dharamsala and Goa, each offering something distinct, whether that is proximity to the Ganges, the stillness of the Himalayan foothills or the warmth of the coast. The courses here range from focused 100-hour certifications running over 11 to 15 days, through to comprehensive 500-hour immersions lasting up to 60 days. Styles vary widely too, from traditional Hatha and Ashtanga to Kundalini, Vinyasa, Yin and specialist meditation teacher training. Several programmes are designed for complete beginners who want to learn to teach, while others, particularly the 300-hour trainings, are built specifically for those who have already completed a 200-hour certification and wish to deepen their knowledge. Prices on this page start from 517 USD and extend to 2790 EUR for the longest and most in-depth courses. Whether you are taking your first steps into yoga instruction or refining an established teaching practice, these programmes offer structured, intensive study in the country where yoga has its roots.
Prices on this page range from 517 USD for shorter or more focused programmes up to 2790 EUR for the most comprehensive 500-hour training. Most 200-hour courses fall between 685 USD and 1250 EUR, while 300-hour advanced trainings typically sit between 899 EUR and 1500 EUR.
Course lengths vary considerably depending on the level and depth of training. You will find 100-hour programmes running from 11 to 15 days, 200-hour trainings lasting 21 to 26 days, and 300-hour courses spanning 27 to 30 days. The longest option is a 60-day, 500-hour immersion.
Several programmes on this page are designed for those new to yoga teaching. Some 200-hour trainings explicitly welcome beginners who want to learn to teach even without extensive prior experience. However, all 300-hour courses require completion of a 200-hour certification beforehand.
The majority of programmes take place in Rishikesh, situated near the Ganges in the Himalayan foothills. Others are located in Dharamsala in the Himalayas, and a handful run in Goa on the coast. Each location offers a different environment for your training.
The courses cover a broad range of styles including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini and multi-style approaches. There are also specialist programmes focused on meditation and yoga nidra teacher training for those wanting to develop expertise in these areas.
Several courses are eligible for Yoga Alliance registration upon completion, including various 100-hour, 200-hour and 300-hour trainings. This allows you to register as a certified yoga teacher internationally.
Most programmes follow an intensive schedule starting early, often around 6 or 7 in the morning. Days typically include asana practice, pranayama, meditation, philosophy study, anatomy classes and teaching methodology sessions, with breaks for vegetarian meals. Some courses run classes until early evening.
Across these programmes you can expect instruction in asana technique and alignment, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy including the Yoga Sutras, anatomy, teaching methodology, kriyas and cleansing practices, and in some cases specialist topics such as the chakra system or yoga nidra.