500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

Take your yoga practice and teaching journey to an advanced level with the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. This comprehensive Yoga Alliance certified program combines 200 hours of foundational training with 300 hours of advanced study, allowing you to complete both levels through one continuous training journey.

Designed for aspiring and practicing yoga teachers, the program offers an in-depth exploration of traditional yoga and its practical application. You will develop your understanding of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga while studying meditation, pranayama, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, adjustment and alignment, teaching methodology, Ayurveda and yogic lifestyle.

Program Details

Start Date: Nov, Dec 2026 and Apr, Aug, Nov, Dec 2027

Course Timeline: The course begins on the 7th of the month and concludes on the 3rd of the second following month.

Location: Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh, India

What Will You Learn?

The training takes you from foundational concepts to more advanced practices, including:

• Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

• Asana practice and sequencing

• Meditation and mindfulness practices

• Pranayama and breathwork

• Bandhas and yogic purification techniques

• Yoga philosophy and the eight limbs of yoga

• Yoga anatomy and physiology

• Asana adjustment and alignment

• Yoga teaching methodology

• Ayurveda and Ayurvedic lifestyle

• Yoga Nidra and relaxation practices

• Mantra and chanting

• Satsang and yogic lifestyle

• Practical teaching experience

The course also includes opportunities to experience Ayurvedic practices, sound healing, local excursions and the cultural atmosphere of Rishikesh, widely known as a major destination for yoga and spiritual learning.

Why Choose 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?

Completing the 200-hour and 300-hour levels together gives you a structured path to deepen your knowledge without having to undertake the two programs separately. Over the course of the training, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your personal practice, develop your teaching skills and gain a deeper understanding of yoga beyond physical postures.

Whether you are beginning your journey toward becoming a yoga teacher or looking to advance your existing knowledge, this 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh provides an immersive learning experience rooted in traditional yoga practices and modern teaching approaches.

Join Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh for a transformative yoga training experience in India and take the next step toward becoming a more confident, knowledgeable and skilled yoga teacher.