The 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh course is conducted twice a year in Rishikesh, India. This provides participants leverage to complete this 55 Days program, in a 500-hour format or in a split section of 200+300 hours. This program is designed for individuals aiming to be professional yoga teachers. The 500 hours yoga training program delivers deep insight and learning for developing professionalism in imparting yogic teachings.
Special Features 500-hour yoga teacher training
1. This course has been built to impart an in-depth understanding and experience of yoga.
2. Through this program one can acquaint oneself with various subjects like anatomy, physiology, methodology, and philosophy.
3. The course is scientifically designed.
3. This includes intensive yoga asanas, pranayamas and mudras to be practiced daily.
4. This program adds a sense of self-esteem and confidence and produced expert yoga trainers.
Teacher training course detail are as follow
Asana: Atri Yoga courses in Rishikesh includes comprehensive sessions of intense 4 hours of asana practice, each day throughout the six days divided into a two-hour morning session and a two-hour evening session. Also, teachers are available for guidance throughout the sessions. These structured sessions are central to the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh curriculum and ensure students gain in-depth mastery over classical postures.
Alignment: This class will be held daily for two hours. It has been designed to help the learners understand the importance of the right alignment of the asanas (poses) class by implementing proper and effective techniques. Unique belt props are used for adjusting the asana positions for optimum results. Alignment learning is a crucial part of yoga learning and without this, proper asanas are impossible to achieve. Alignment training is an indispensable part of Atri Yoga’s courses in Rishikesh, making this course ideal for serious practitioners and future teachers.
Pranayama: This class is held twice a day following the Asana class. Yogic breathing exercises are called pranayam, which means the art of controlling one’s breathing pattern. Pranayam is very beneficial for healthy living and classes are held to impart knowledge about the most effective breathing techniques for optimum results. Pranayama, or yogic breath control, is taught twice daily, immediately following the asana sessions. In the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh program, pranayama plays a vital role in harmonizing the breath with movement and consciousness.
Mudra and Bandha: Mudras are nothing but symbolic hand gestures to direct energy through particular channels in the body. Practicing the art of mudra is concerned with many sensory aspects. Bandhas meaning body locks form an essential part of the pranayam practice. In the 500-hour yoga teacher training course, these practices are deeply integrated into the breathwork sessions, allowing students to internalize the energetic dimensions of yoga beyond the physical realm. Mastery of Mudra and Bandha enhances meditation, awareness, and overall spiritual progress.
Shat Karma: Shat means six and karma means action. The Shat Karma is a six-step cleaning technique of the human body in yoga. This is practiced early in the morning for all six days of the week. At Atri Yoga, these are practiced early in the morning, six days a week, under careful supervision, ensuring correct technique and maximum benefit. The Shat Karma is essential for preparing the body for deeper yogic practices taught in the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh program.
Meditation: When the body and the mind relax, meditation happens. Meditation allows you to go beyond the wilderness of the ordinary mind and achieve peace. This session is held for 30 minutes, six days a week. These sessions include a variety of techniques—guided meditations, mantra meditations, breath awareness, and silent sitting. Meditation supports emotional well-being, clarity, and focus—essential qualities for anyone completing a teacher training program.
Philosophy: This 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh program also includes philosophical sessions. These sessions are organized by Yogi Harishchandra and Guest teacher Guru Buddhi Prakash ji at the Atri Yoga. This helps keen learners learn more about the Indian spiritual philosophy and yoga.
An essential component of the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a deep dive into Indian yogic philosophy.
Anatomy/Physiology: Understanding the human body is vital for any yoga teacher. In this course, Dr. Harsh, a seasoned yoga anatomy expert, provides detailed lessons in anatomy and physiology as part of the teacher training syllabus.
Chanting: Yoga Teacher Trainees will be taught to chant and present yogic mantras at the start and end of the yoga classes for 30 minutes, 3 days in a week. Also, we teach how to use mantras to purify and balance the working of our body chakras. Also, Mantra Dhyana is another lucrative and knowledge-enhancing section of this course. Chanting is a powerful tool in yoga for raising vibrational energy and aligning the mind and body. In the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh, chanting sessions are conducted three times per week for 30 minutes, both at the beginning and end of classes.
Our 500-hour yoga teacher training India Rishikesh is more than just a certification—it’s a life-changing experience that integrates body, mind, and spirit, empowering individuals to live and lead with purpose. The 500 hour teacher training Rishikesh program is designed for all those individual’s who are seeking for a transformative journey self-discovery, discipline, and holistic wellness.
Why Choose Atri Yoga Center for 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh?
Atri Yoga Center offers one of the most comprehensive and immersive yoga teacher training courses in India. Here’s why serious yoga practitioners choose Atri Yoga:
- Authentic teaching lineage and certified instructors
- Balanced curriculum combining tradition and science
- Idyllic location in the spiritual heart of Rishikesh
- Small class sizes for personal attention
- Emphasis on both practice and theory
- Community-driven learning environment
- Affordable fee structure with comfortable accommodations
Materials for Nine weeks Yoga teacher training course
Asanas : Level 1, 2 & 3:
Yoga manual book
Mantra manual
31 and 61 points manual
Hatha yoga curriculum level 1,2,3
Pranayama:
Anuloma-viloma
Ujjayi
Shitali
Sitkari
Bhastrika
Bhramari
Suryabhedana
Murccha
Plavini
Shatkarma:
Jala Neti
Sutra Neti
Dhauti (Vamana)
Nauli
Kapalabhati
Tratak
Mudras & bandhas:
Jyan mudra
Chin mudra
Vishu mudra
Yoga mudra
Mula bandha(Root lock)
Abdominal lift (Uddiyan bandha)
Chin lock (Jalandhara bandha)
Maha bandha (Great lock)
Philosophy:
What is yoga?
The Eight limbs of Raja yoga
Ashtanga yoga
The mind of the aspirant
Brahman,Brahma and the Three gunas
Three Types of Teachers/three types of students
The Seven bhoomikas
The four paths of yoga
The philosophy and aim of yoga
The three bodies and their function
Pranayama yogic Breathing
Astral Body and the mystery of the mind
The absolute Evolution of Prakriti
The self as existence, knowledge, and bliss absolute
Conquest of death.
Meditation:
Guide to meditation
What is meditation? Why is meditation?
Japa meditation Theory
Mantras meditation
Experience in meditation
Obstacles to meditation
Anatomy & Physiology:
The Locomotor System
Skeletal system
Joints or articulation
Muscular system
Respiratory system
Urogenital system
Digestive system
Diet and Nutrition
Fasting
Cardiovascular system
Immune system
Nervous system
Hormonal system
Reproductive system
Yoga postures and mobility
Highlights- 300 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
Intermediate postures taught
Polishing & further refining the asanas learned already
Unique teaching methods explained
Special classes on alignment
Mudras like the Shambhavi mudra and Kechari mudra are taught
Pranayama with their implication & application
Iyenger style & Kundalini style
Yoga therapy preached
Yoga Nidra level up to 5 level
Regular Price USD 2700
| Date | Place | Hours | Fees | Status |
| 04 Jan to 28 Feb. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Closed |
| 01 Feb. to 30 Mar. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
| 01 Mar. to 30 Apr. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
| 01 Apr. to 30 May | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
| 01 Aug to 30 Sept. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
| 01 Sept to 30 Oct. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
| 01 Oct. to 30 Nov. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
| 01 Nov. to 30 Dec. | Rishikesh | 500 | 2700$ | Open |
Daily Schedule
| Meditation | 6:00 am to 6:30 am |
| Body & Mind Cleansing and Detoxification | 6:30 am to 7:00 am |
| Asana Ashtanga Vinyasa | 7:00 am to 9:00 am |
| Breakfast | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Alignment class | 11:00 am – 12:30 am |
| Lunch | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Anatomy of the Human Body | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Yoga philosophy | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Tea | 4:30 pm |
| Traditional & Classical Hatha Yoga | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Mantra Chanting | 7:-00 pm – 7:10 pm |
| Dinner | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Cost: 2700 USD with Accommodation and meals for 55 Days:
Refund Policy
The Confirmation Fee is 500 USD. This is non-refundable but may be transferred to any other upcoming Yoga Teacher Training course.
If you miss our TTC after payment, the Confirmation Fee can be used for any future course or program. The Confirmation Fee is part of the entire Course Fee. The rest of the Course Fee balance must be paid in cash on the first day of the course either in Euros, US Dollars, British Pounds, or INR, according to the Dollar rate on the payment date.
The course fees include:
- A private room with an attached bathroom and hot water
Wifi connection - 3 Vegetarian meals daily
- Tea 3 times daily
Yoga Teacher Training Code of Conduct
I have decided to join the training course, and during the course, I shall sincerely attend the classes regularly as well as punctuality with on pointed mind, in order to learn and understand yoga, I will keep the atmosphere pure and clean. If I happen to disturb the atmosphere, I will not object to my removal from the course. I confirm that I will follow the above mentions.
As an Institution we have boundaries and criteria which are mapped with specific rules and regulations, all students are advised to follow our rules and regulations during the course!
- Every student is requested to fulfill the registration formalities and submit the required information and course fee before the start of the course.
- A student can pay in INR, Dollars, Euro, or Ponds.
- The fee once paid will not be returned, although if any circumstances happen, it would be possible to postpone the next course.
- Every student must follow the dress rule strictly as instructed.
- Every student is requested to come to the class in a yoga dress.
- Every question which is asked by the students in the class must be related to the course only.
- The female students are requested to inform about their monthly period. And better to stop some poses like Shoulder stand, Headstand, Viparitakarani and Kapalbhati, Uddiyan bandha, etc.
How to Apply: Fill out the application form and send it to rishiatri@gmail.com, After approval deposit $200 in advance to confirm your place in the course. We will send you mail after receiving your advance fee.
Eligibility: Is anyone interested in learning the ancient Indian system of Yoga and its applied science? It is available for all, irrespective of caste and creed although your eligibility will be assessed after you send us a detailed application form, After checking your eligibility, we will mail you and, you have to proceed with payment, After payment, your seat will be confirmed.
Accreditations: The Yoga Diploma will be awarded by the Atri Yoga Center on successful completion. The course is also certified by Yoga Alliance for 200 hours, 300 hours, and 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training and is also internationally recognized by the International Yoga Federation the world’s topmost yoga organization in the world, and can apply RYT.
Course Syllabus: The yoga teacher training course 200 – hours is to understand
and experience yoga deeply with full attention but you don’t feel that you are a complete yoga teacher. This course will give you proper asana pranayama mantra, bandha, shatkarma, anatomy physiology methodology philosophy Alignment, and teaching experience. The system will inspire you to teach to the spiritual seekers. This course will give you an intense yoga asana pranayama practice twice a day and meditation shatkarma (yogic cleansing) art of adjustment philosophy anatomy and physiology once a day six days a week.
Yoga Styles: We have expertise in all kinds of yoga styles to make Yoga effective excellent and tremendous like Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Kundalini yoga, Raj yoga, Kriya yoga, Sivananda yoga, and many more. Hatha yoga is a style that balances, the body, mind, and consciousness to bring the state of super consciousness. It is a smooth, stretching, and holding type. Ashtanga Vinyasa is a dynamic flow of poses (asanas), it emphasizes ujjayi breathing, lock, gaze, and base for power yoga. The course includes asana, pranayama, shat kriya, bandha, mudras, mantra, and meditation.