200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training

200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Yoga Alliance International Certified | Traditional Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa | Led by Swami Sudhir

At some point on the mat, yoga changes from being a practice into becoming a path. Are you someone who has experienced this silent urge to go beyond the ordinary practice of yoga? Then this program will interest you.

Yoga Teacher Training 200 hours course at Shiva Yoga Peeth in Rishikesh, India, is a 28-day immersive training based on the traditional form of Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. This registered Yoga Alliance International and Yoga Teacher Training India course is meant for all those interested in becoming a professional yoga teacher or even just learning more about their yoga practice.

Our teacher training course at Shiva Yoga Peeth in Rishikesh, India, is led by the highly qualified and knowledgeable Swami Sudhir. A great teacher of various styles of traditional Indian Yoga practice and philosophy, he will guide you through everything about yoga, physical practice, breathing techniques, philosophy and teaching yoga.

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About Shiva Yoga Peeth — A World-Class Yoga School in Rishikesh

Shiva Yoga Peeth is an officially accredited yoga institute under the authority of the Government of India and Yoga Alliance International. Nestled amidst the holiness of Rishikesh, which is considered the Yoga Capital of the World, the institute draws international students who seek a genuine grounding in yoga instead of fast-track certifications.

Our approach to teaching yoga is what sets us apart. At Shiva Yoga Peeth, we consider yoga to be a comprehensive science of life and practice the teachings with utmost devotion. This attitude is reflected in our program design, wherein all modules starting from asana and ending at Pranayama or Ayurveda, or the Yoga Sutras, are treated with the same dedication.

As a student here, you can expect the following benefits:

  • International registration (RYS 200) certificate issued by Yoga Alliance International
  • Teaching by Swami Sudhir, an experienced yoga expert and practitioner
  • Coverage of the full spectrum of yoga through a comprehensive 5-module program
  • Convenient private rooms with attached bathrooms and hot water facilities
  • Sattvic vegetarian diet thrice a day with herbal tea service
  • A warm and diverse student community drawn from more than 60 countries around the world
  • Free pickup service from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport

Why Rishikesh? The Birthplace of Yoga Teacher Training in India

This town is located at the convergence of the Himalayas and the sacred river Ganges. Yogis, monks, and spiritual aspirants have been travelling from all parts of the world to study, practice, and evolve for ages at this place. Rishikesh literally oozes with yoga – it’s felt in the aartis performed each morning, in the ashrams by the riverbank, and even in the air of the place. You can definitely not replicate this atmosphere in any yoga studio back home in London or New York.

Here, the yoga training takes place in context – every Ganga Aarti, every sunrise on the ghats, every philosophy lesson under the Himalayas – this helps to reinforce your learning in ways you cannot find anywhere else.

  • Yoga was developed in India – the philosophy has an uninterrupted tradition here
  • Rishikesh hosts the maximum number of yoga schools in the world
  • Immersion in the spiritual atmosphere speeds up personal evolution
  • The same quality training is much cheaper here than in Europe, the United States, and Australia
  • Complete cultural immersion – including Vedic singing, visiting temples, Ayurvedic practices, traditional Indian cuisine

200 Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course — Objectives & Approach

The fundamental aim of our 200 hours course is to enable you to create a self-practice not only physically but mentally as well,  that the body can do whatever the mind can conceive. We strongly feel that being a good practitioner will provide you with the necessary foundation to be an excellent yoga instructor.

  • The entire course syllabus is divided into five fundamental sections:
  • Practice (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Shatkarma, Mudra, Bandha)
  • Anatomical and Physiological Study of Yogic Practices
  • Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Eight Limbs of Yoga)
  • Yogic Living and Ethics of a Yoga Instructor
  • Teaching Methods and Practice (observation of classes, peer teaching, practice)

Our slogan is yoga for all. The asanas in our practice technique include modern principles of safety and alignment while respecting the creative needs of our students.

What You Will Learn — A Deep Dive Into the Curriculum

1. Practice — Asana, Pranayama & Beyond

Postures of Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Hatha Yoga, 69 asanas in total including standing poses, forward bending, hips opening, twisting, back bending, inverted, arm balance, and resting asanas. Along with asanas, you will be taught:

  • Pranayama (breathing techniques) – breathing lengthening and how to integrate in classes
  • Shatkarma (yogic purification techniques) – including Neti, Trataka, Kapalbhati and much more – incorporated into your daily early morning routine
  • Yogic Mudra (energy seals) – to activate body energy systems
  • Bandha (energy lock) – Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha – their importance in asanas and pranayamas
  • Meditation – Om chanting, Chakra meditation, Candlelight meditation, Dynamic meditation, Traditional meditation

  • Mantra chanting – Gayatri mantra, morning prayers, opening and closing chants, significance of Sanskrit sound

2. Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga

Anatomy pertinent to the practice of yoga shall be covered, so you can make informed comments when giving instructions, demonstrating movements, and providing feedback to your students. These areas are:

  • The skeletal system, brain, nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system, and cardiovascular system
  • How kriya, pranayama, asanas, and meditation influence various disorders
  • Anatomy of the subtle body, chakras, nadis, and prana utilization
  • An introduction to Ayurveda and Yogic Diet

3. Yoga Philosophy — The Foundation of Real Yoga

In this particular module, we shall get an idea about the philosophy, basics, and history of yoga, not only traditionally but also in its modern context:

  • Yogasutras by Patanjali – understanding about the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and their significance in our body, mind, and spirit.
  • Kriya Yoga – learning about the concept of applying this yoga to conquer five kinds of Pancha Kleshas (painful causes of distress).
  • Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga – understanding their compatibility with each other.
  • Modern theories along with the philosophies of yoga applied in our contemporary times.

4. Teaching Methodology & Practice — Becoming a Confident Teacher

This is where you get to use your own experience to benefit others. You will discover the important elements that you need to create, organize, and conduct your very own yoga classes:

  • Class observation – observing the practices of skilled RYT instructors before you start teaching
  • Teaching methods – instructing, encouraging, and teaching a diverse group of participants
  • Peer instruction – practical teaching sessions where you receive constructive feedback from senior instructors and fellow students
  • Assisting techniques – learning how to help your students achieve their full potential by physically assisting them into different poses
  • Sequencing techniques – discovering how to design safe, challenging, and innovative class sessions
  • Ethics and the teacher-student relationship – the sacred duty of being a yoga instructor
  • Yoga Practicum – class instruction that involves Karma Yoga

5. Yogic Lifestyle — Living What You Teach

Yoga is more than just something you do during your classes. Through the 28 days, you will be introduced into the yogic way of life, the sattvic diet, the yogic ethical code of conduct called Yamas and Niyamas, Karma Yoga, and the teacher’s inspiring attitude.

Daily Life at Shiva Yoga Peeth Ashram

Living at our ashram, you will experience an incredible harmony. Every day of your stay at the ashram will be organized in such a way as to give you the best possible opportunity to learn and change.

Time Activity Location
5:30 – 6:00 am Kriyas & Mantras (Mon/Wed/Fri) | Kriyas – own room (Tue/Thu/Sat) Hall 1
6:00 – 7:00 am Pranayama & Meditation Hall 1
7:00 – 7:15 am Morning Tea —
7:15 – 8:45 am Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Hall 1
8:45 am Breakfast —
9:30 – 10:30 am Yoga Philosophy Hall 2
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Study / Self-Practice Free Space
12:00 pm Lunch —
1:00 – 3:00 pm Self Group Practice / Alignment & Adjustment Hall 1
3:30 – 4:15 pm Anatomy & Physiology Hall 1
4:15 – 4:30 pm Afternoon Tea —
4:30 – 6:00 pm Hatha Yoga Hall 1
6:30 – 7:30 pm Dynamic & Traditional Meditation Hall 1
7:45 pm Dinner —
8:30 – 9:30 pm Optional — Yoga Films or Silence Meditation Hall 1

Sundays are rest days. Class schedule may vary slightly. Sundays may occasionally be used for local excursions and outings.

200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training 2026 — Dates & Fees

2026 Course Fee: $1,700 USD (full residential course — all-inclusive)

Early Bird Discounts (book in advance and save):

  • Book 2 months before start date — save $150
  • Book 3 months before start date — save $200
  • Book 4 months before start date — save $250

Note: Peak season in Rishikesh is October–March. Batches fill up quickly during these months — we recommend booking at least 3–4 months in advance.

What's Included in Your Course Fee — Complete Transparency

We value complete transparency. This is what your residential program course fee includes without any hidden costs:

  • Private room with bathroom having hot water
  • Three sattvic vegetarian meals per day along with herbal tea twice a day
  • Books and other reading materials of the course (3 books are provided in the course)
  • Materials for cleansing techniques in Shatkarma
  • Yoga Alliance International Registered Certificate after completion of course
  • One Rudraksha mala
  • One day local tour including visiting temples and Ganga Aarti
  • Pickup facility from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport
  • Wi-Fi facilities at common places
  • Membership of our alumnus community

Your Certified Yoga Teacher Training Qualification — What It Means

With the successful completion of the 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification course, you would be awarded the certificate by Yoga Alliance International which is globally recognized. The name of the certificate is international certification for yoga trainers. With the help of this certificate, you would be able to hold yoga teaching positions in more than 100 countries worldwide.

With the certification by Shiva Yoga Peeth, you can:

  • Become RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance International
  • Become a yoga trainer professionally all over the world
  • Take up jobs as yoga trainers at yoga studios, resorts, gymnasiums, and yoga retreats worldwide
  • Organize yoga training sessions on your own

•     Take up 300 & 500 Hours Courses by Shiva Yoga Peeth

Who Should Join This Course?

This India Yoga Teacher Training course is perfect for everyone who has a passion for yoga and wants to continue to develop his/her skills of self-improvement. India Yoga Teacher Training is a well-known center where people who desire to have improved their health due to the yoga classes can come and also professionals who would like to practice yoga professionally.

  • Future yoga teachers who are interested in obtaining a certification to teach yoga internationally recognized.
  • Persons who have been doing yoga for a while already and who wish to go further in yoga practices.
  • Health practitioners who would like to include yoga in their work.
  • Individuals who would like to work within the wellness field.
  • Spiritual persons who search for authentic yoga practice.
  • Newcomers having done yoga for at least a year.

How to Reserve Your Seat — Payment & Booking

Reservation is very easy and simple:

Step 1: Complete the application form for online at Shiva Yoga Peeth website

Step 2: Pay the confirmation fee for the courses which comes to $210 USD through PayPal (email id – shivayogapeeth123@gmail.com). Your seat will be confirmed. Please note that $10 is the fee to transfer funds via PayPal.

Step 3: Make payment for the total cost of the course on the first day of your course

Refund policy:

The confirmation fee is not refundable; however, the course fee can be transferred to another yoga training program during the following year. Refunds or transfers will not be provided after the start date of any particular course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2026 residential course fee is $1,700 USD, which is all-inclusive — accommodation, three meals daily, all study materials, your certificate, sightseeing, and airport pickup are all covered. Early bird discounts of $150–$250 are available for those who book 2 to 4 months in advance.

Yes. Shiva Yoga Peeth is registered with Yoga Alliance International and the Government of India. Your 200-hour certificate is valid worldwide, enabling you to teach yoga professionally in over 100 countries and register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance.

The course is led by Swami Sudhir, an experienced master of traditional Indian yoga. He brings years of dedicated practice and teaching to every class, and his approach is both rigorous and deeply compassionate.

A minimum of one year of regular yoga practice is recommended. We welcome students at all levels — from dedicated beginners to experienced practitioners. What matters most is a sincere, committed attitude and genuine love for yoga.

Your fee covers a private room with attached bathroom and hot water, three sattvic vegetarian meals daily plus two teas, all course books and study materials, Shatkarma cleansing materials, one Rudraksha mala, a day sightseeing excursion, complimentary airport pickup from Dehradun Airport, Wi-Fi, and your Yoga Alliance certificate.

Your day starts at 5:30 am with Kriyas and Mantras or personal practice, followed by Pranayama and Meditation at 6 am, Ashtanga Vinyasa at 7:15 am, then breakfast, philosophy, anatomy, self-study, an afternoon Hatha yoga session, evening meditation, and dinner. The schedule is full, purposeful, and deeply rewarding.

All classes are conducted in English. Our teachers are experienced in teaching students from diverse international backgrounds and communicate clearly and accessibly.

No — we offer a rich blend. The curriculum includes traditional Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar alignment principles, Pranayama, and meditation. This gives you a well-rounded foundation rather than a single-style certification.

Rishikesh is widely regarded as one of India's safest cities for solo travellers, including solo women. Shiva Yoga Peeth maintains a respectful, secure ashram environment. A large proportion of our students are solo female travelers from Europe, the Americas, and Australia.

Absolutely — and many of our students do. Shiva Yoga Peeth offers 300-hour and 500-hour advanced teacher training programs. Your 200-hour certificate is a recognized prerequisite, and Shiva Yoga Peeth alumni receive priority enrollment and special rates on advanced courses.