Transform Your Practice: Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
200 Hour | 300 Hour | 500 Hour • Yoga Alliance Certified • Shiva Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh
Welcome to Shiva Yoga Peeth, one of the finest places for Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. Set in a tranquil ambiance of Mother Ganges at the yoga capital of the world, we at Shiva Yoga Peeth provide you a truly authentic journey of transformation through Ashtanga Yoga. If you are an ardent yogi wanting to enhance your own personal growth or wish to take up yoga teaching as a profession, then our internationally acclaimed Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Program is for you.
Our Yoga Teacher Training program in Rishikesh, India incorporates both traditional Vedic knowledge and modern teaching methodologies. Shiva Yoga Peeth is known all around the world for imparting true Ashtanga Yoga to its students as practiced in India for decades.
What Is Ashtanga Yoga? The Eight-Limbed Path
The term ‘Ashtanga’ consists of two Sanskrit words: ‘Ashta’, meaning eight, and ‘Anga’, referring to limbs. The eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, described by Patanjali, an eminent sage in his Yoga Sutras, range from universal morality to realizing one’s own self through various stages, starting from physical, then moving to mental and spiritual levels, as follows:
- Yama – Morality towards others.
- Niyama – Discipline of oneself.
- Asana – Body purification and physical strength.
- Pranayama – Control of breathing to integrate mind and body.
- Pratyahara – Withdrawal of senses inward.
- Dharana – Focus and concentration.
- Dhyana – Meditation without any distraction.
- Samadhi – Divine union and blissfulness.
Therefore, Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training course offered by Shiva Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh focuses on more than physical poses only. Eight limbs have become a part of life for all the students here.
Why Choose Rishikesh for Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training?
It is aptly referred to as the capital city of yoga. The breathtaking natural landscape with the presence of mountains and the sacred river Ganges make Rishikesh a perfect energetic atmosphere where yoga practices thrive well. When you register for yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India, you are guaranteed an environment of yoga practices all around you.
The Shiva Yoga Peeth center is situated in the central part of Rishikesh. Having the opportunity to access River Ganges directly and interact with like-minded individuals helps one survive the intense Ashtanga yoga teacher training program.
About Shiva Yoga Peeth — Your Home for Ashtanga Teacher Training India
Shiva Yoga Peeth is an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance (USA) registered institution providing teacher training programs with global accreditations. We have successfully trained teachers in more than 60 countries by blending our traditional Himalayan heritage with effective global techniques in imparting yoga teachings.
Our instructors are seasoned and highly committed yogacharyas, well versed in Ashtanga, Hatha and Vedic Yoga Traditions. In Shiva Yoga Peeth, every student gets personalized training along with theoretical and practical inputs on yoga philosophy, anatomy, mantras and conscious teaching techniques.
At Shiva Yoga Peeth, you get to study with a teacher who gives importance to authenticity, scholasticism, and spirituality of yoga equally.
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Programs – 200, 300 & 500 Hours
We offer three levels of intensive Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Programs according to your need and capacity.
200 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
200 Hours Duration of Course: 28 Days | Monthly Basis
200 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course includes learning of the complete primary series of Ashtanga Yoga (Yoga Chikitsa), Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, and Teaching Methodology. This course is ideal for those people who have been doing yoga for a minimum of six months and want to become a yoga teacher in the coming future. On completion of the course, you will get an RYT 200 certificate from Yoga Alliance.
Course Fee: $1,300 | Shared Accommodation & $1,500 | Private Accommodation
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course for 200 Hours in Rishikesh:
- Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga (Yoga Chikitsa)
- Different types of Pranayama including Ujjayi, Kapalbhati, Nadi shodhana, Bhastrika, and others
- Yoga Philosophy such as Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Geeta, Vedic recitation
- Human Anatomy & Physiology for practicing Ashtanga Yoga postures
- Teaching techniques of yoga such as verbal instructions and adjustments
- Mantra recitation and Shatkarma detoxification techniques
300 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
- Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training – 300 hours – Rishikesh India
- Total Duration of Course: 32 days | Classes held every month
This course is specially designed for individuals who have completed YTT for 200 hours. The subjects include Intermediate Ashtanga yoga (Nadi Shodhana), advanced pranayama, yoga nidra, ayurveda knowledge, advanced anatomy, and advanced yoga practice. At the end of the training course, you will get RYT 300 certificate certified by Yoga Alliance.
Course Fee: USD $1,800 (for shared rooms) | USD $2,100 (for private rooms)
What is included in 300 Hour Ashtanga Teacher Training India?
- Intermediate level of Ashtanga – Nadi Shodhana in complete details
- Advanced pranayamas, bandhas, and mudras techniques
- Yoga Nidra and Restorative yoga along with their therapeutic uses
- Advanced understanding of Ayurveda and connection with yoga
- Advanced anatomy including spine, injuries and how to avoid them and therapeutic alignments
- Karma Yoga, Seva, and ethics of teaching yoga
- Yoga Alliance RYT 300 hours certification (and 500 when combined with RYT 200)
500 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
500 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training — Rishikesh, India
At Shiva Yoga Peeth, the most exhaustive program that can be undertaken is the 500 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course, which entails an all-inclusive approach by amalgamating the elements of the 200 and 300-hour programs into a single 60-day experience. This program, intended for dedicated yoga aspirants, qualifies graduates to become RYT 500 certified by Yoga Alliance.
Fee: USD $2,800 (Shared Room) / USD $3,300 (Private Room) — Includes tuition, accommodation & vegetarian meals
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh for 500 Hours is designed to include:
- All aspects of Ashtanga Primary and Intermediate Series
- Pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra at an advanced level
- Yoga Philosophy from beginner to advanced levels
- Anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic applications of yoga
- Business of Yoga and professional skills training
- Teaching methodology practice and evaluation
- Yoga Alliance RYT 500 Certification – The Gold Standard
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum — What You Will Learn
The curriculum of Shiva Yoga Peeth has been developed based on Yoga Alliance USA guidelines without compromising on the true teachings of Ashtanga Yoga from Rishikesh, India. Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training covers the following six subject areas:
Ashtanga Yoga postures are learned through daily classes where participants will be instructed to perform the entire sequence of the primary series and intermediate series, depending on their levels. The poses are practised by considering various aspects of alignment, energetic approach, drishti, bandhas, and breaths for safe teaching practices.
Breath forms the essence of Ashtanga Yoga. During Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, participants are taught Ujjayi, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, Surya Bhedana, and Chandra Bhedana.
Thorough knowledge of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika is the foundation of the philosophical education of our Ashtanga Teacher Training in India.
In addition to learning about the muscular, skeletal, and spinal anatomy and functions of the nervous system, our anatomy training includes an analysis of the physiological aspects of yoga, including its application in Ashtanga poses. Injury prevention and safe adjustment are taught throughout the entire process.
We focus on developing practical skills in teaching, including hands-on assists and managing the class atmosphere, as well as giving detailed instructions and demonstrating poses. Instructors allow students to teach their classes.
Every day starts off and ends with the regular yogic routines like reciting, meditating early morning, and Shatkarma. This is one of the important aspects of the Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course, which is conducted in Shiva Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh, hence allowing them to be in tune with the Indian method of yoga.
Daily Routine - Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
The Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course conducted in Rishikesh is conducted as per the following balanced daily schedule:
Note: Sundays are rest days. Students are encouraged to explore Rishikesh, visit local temples, take a Ganga Aarti, or simply rest and integrate the week’s learning.
Course Inclusions — What Is Included in Your Training Package
All the courses for Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training offered by Shiva Yoga Peeth include:
- Ashtanga yoga classes each day – asana (guided and Mysore-style), pranayama, and meditation
- All theory classes – philosophy, anatomy, and teaching method
- Lodging arrangements in either shared or private rooms as per package
- Three daily vegetarian/sattvic meals
- Study material including course manual, texts, and online resources
- Yoga Alliance USA RYT Certification (200, 300, or 500 hours as applicable)
- Certificate from Shiva Yoga Peeth
- Free airport pick-up services from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- Sightseeing during weekends in local temples, Ganga Aarti, Ram Jhula & Lakshman Jhula
- 24/7 assistance provided to you by the staff during your course period
Who Can Join — Eligibility for Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in India
Who is Eligible to Join Our Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training?
- Those with at least 6 months of consistent yoga practice (200 hour program)
- Individuals who have RYT 200 and would like to progress towards 300 hour or 500 hour programs
- For yoga lovers who want to elevate their own practice regardless of teaching
- Foreign learners from any country – no visa sponsoring needed for short programs
Age eligibility: Minimum age 18 years. Medical certificate might be necessary if the learner suffers from any severe ailments.
Certification — Yoga Alliance Registered & Globally Recognised
Shiva Yoga Peeth is an authorized Yoga Alliance USA School for RYS 200, RYS 300, and RYS 500. Post completion of the Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course from Shiva Yoga Peeth, India, you can look forward to:
- International Yoga Alliance Certification as RYT 200, RYT 300, or RYT 500
- Certificate of Completion from Shiva Yoga Peeth
- Registration with Yoga Alliance USA as a Certified Yoga Instructor
- Become part of the worldwide community of yoga teachers and employment opportunities
Yoga Alliance Certification authorizes you to practice yoga professionally wherever you want to in the world, whether it is in Rishikesh, New York, London, Sydney, or any other place.
Accommodation & Food — Stay & Nourishment During Your Training
Who is Eligible to Join Our Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training?
Students staying in Shiva Yoga Peeth will be provided with clean, cosy, and serene accommodation in our campus at Rishikesh. We provide rooms which can be shared as well as individual, with all the necessities. Our kitchen on campus offers fresh and pure vegetarian food three times a day according to Ashtanga Yoga.
We have a yoga shala that is naturally ventilated, a library with yoga literature, gardens for outdoor practice and a meditation cave.
How to Apply — Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
Joining an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course at Shiva Yoga Peeth requires minimal steps:
- Step 1: Pick your desired program – either a 200 Hour, 300 Hour, or 500 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course in India
- Step 2: Decide when you want to start training, by choosing one out of the monthly batches available
- Step 3: Fill in your application online through our website
- Step 4: Deposit your registration fee to lock down your spot
- Step 5: Get your pre-arrival package and begin your adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
A minimum of 6 months of regular yoga practice is recommended. You do not need to be an advanced practitioner — sincerity and commitment matter most. Our faculty will guide you progressively from wherever you begin.
Yes. Shiva Yoga Peeth is a Yoga Alliance USA registered school. Our 200, 300, and 500 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training certificates are recognized globally, allowing graduates to teach professionally in any country.
The 200 Hour course is foundational and covers the Primary Series. The 300 Hour course is advanced and covers the Intermediate Series, designed for RYT 200 holders. The 500 Hour program combines both into a comprehensive 60-day immersive training, awarding the highest Yoga Alliance designation (RYT 500).
Absolutely. Students from over 60 countries have trained with us. We assist with pre-arrival guidance, airport transfers from Dehradun, and everything needed to make your Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India smooth and comfortable.
Rishikesh is suitable for yoga training year-round. October to March is particularly pleasant with cool, clear weather. Our courses run every month, so you can choose the dates that best fit your schedule.
Begin Your Transformation — Enrol in Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
The historic town of Rishikesh beckons you. Eight steps of Ashtanga await to be experienced and not studied only. Shiva Yoga Peeth will ensure that your Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in India turns out to be much more than a training program, but a pilgrimage.
Follow the footsteps of many accomplished teachers, enrolled on our programs of 200, 300, and 500 hours to take the biggest step of your life.
