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Duration 58 Days
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Level Advanced
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Certification 500 Hour RYT - Yoga Alliance
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Yoga Style Ashtanga and Vinyasa
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Language English & Hindi
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Date 1st of every month
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga School in Rishikesh Indiathe life-changing experience that will be benefitted you in a quite positive way.
Specially designed for yoga seekers all around the world, this 500 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh will take you to the depth of the knowledge of yoga. Certainly, this course will strengthen your practice and learning of yoga and further builds your existing skills in the yogic field. So, through "Vinyasa YogaAshram", give your yogic life a bright new way
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (Important Points)
- Completing both the 200 and 300 hours yoga teacher trainings with the same yoga school ensures both consistency and depth. This is the fastest way to complete all your Yoga Alliance RYT course requirements.
Course Timeline
Check-in to Ashram
1st of Month
10:00 AM, IST
Opening Ceremony
1st of Month
04:00 PM, IST
Certification Ceremony
28th of following Month
10:00 AM, IST
Check-out from Ashram
29th of following Month
10:00 AM, IST
Begin your Journey
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Fees & Upcoming Dates - 2025Course Fee
Without Accomodation
Course Syllabus & Daily Schedule
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training CourseCourse Syllabus
500 hours is a combination of 200 and 300 hours of yoga TTC, we start with the primary series in the first month and then progress our students gradually to the intermediate series of Ashtanga yoga and we systematically guide them through the complete sequence created by K. Pattabhi Jois in a traditional way which includes-
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Month 1
- Week 1 - Practice of Primary series guided by the instructor and Mysore style practice.
- Week 2 - Starting with intermediate series halfway.
- Week 3 - Full intermediate series guided by the instructor.
- Week 4 - Mysore-style intermediate series & Teaching practice
- Introduction and benefits Vinyasa Flow
- How to design a Vinyasa Flow sequence
- Vinyasa flow for peak postures
- Importance of breathing in Vinyasa flow
- How to cue/instruct the Vinyasa flow for different levels of practitioners
In the last week of both 200- and 300 hour courses, students will be asked to prepare their own flow and guide the class.
- Introduction to Yoga Philosophy (Yog Darshan) and its evolution
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras in detail
- Nadis (Ida, Pingala & Sushumna) in detail
- Chakras in detail
- Eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
- Pancha – Vayus, Panchakoshas
- Life stories of yogis (Inspiring stories)
- Introduction to applied yoga anatomy
- Anatomical explanation of Asana
- Importance of movements
- introduction to a skeleton system
- Understanding joint mobility and their restrictions
- Introduction to the muscular system
- Muscle contractions in detail
- Tension, tightness, strength weakness of a muscle
- Understanding flexibility & strength in detail
- Muscle relaxation technique
- Co - Activation of muscles & Bandhas
- Musculoskeletal system
- Neuromuscular system
- Anatomical exploration of an exercise or posture
- The yogic approach to breathing and circulation
- Introduction and benefits of Pranayama
- Introduction of meditative poses and mudras
- Introduction of bandhas (locks) and Kumbakhas (breath retention)
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Knowledge sharing and regular practice of below mentioned breathing exercises:
- Clavicular, Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Yogic Breathing
- Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Surya – Bhedi
- Nadi – Sodhana, Bhramari, Chandra – Bhedi, Sheetali, Sheetkari
- Jalaneti
- Rubber-neti
- Eye-cleansing
- Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs
- Kunjal - stomach cleansing
- Shankprakshalan
- Dhauti Kriya
- How to sequence a class
- How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence
- How to adjust
- How to work with different level of students
- How to cue/instruct for different level of students
- Building Positive & conscious communication, Friendship and trust
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstration, observation.
- Assisting and correcting the postures
- Use of voice in class
- Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure planning.
- Fundamentals and need for Body alignment in Yoga Asanas
- Alignment of different postures like standing, seated, backward extension, forward extension, twisting, inverted postures
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Alignment explanation covers
- How to perform the posture
- Correct Alignment
- Common mistakes and Precautions
- Contraindication
- Benefits
- Modifications
- Verbal adjustments
- Hands on adjustments
- Introduction and importance of Meditation
- Tips to improve concentration in order to avoid distractions during Meditation.
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Different types of meditation techniques like:
- Om/Mantra Meditation
- Trataka
- Dynamic meditation
- Silent Meditation Practice Japa Meditation
- Ajapa japa
- Antar mouna
- Nada Brahma Meditation
- Yog nidra
Students will be tested based on:
- Written Test
- Asana Practical Test
- Vinyasa Flow teaching to the class
- Attendance, Performance & behaviour
Daily Schedule
- Please Carry a White Dress For Course Cermony
- As for Yoga gear, we recommend carrying a couple of pairs of leggings or yoga pants and supportive tops, especially if you have a favorite style.
- Pants (for yoga, town, travel, hiking)
- Tops (for yoga, short or long sleeved shirts for other activities)
- Outer layer (sweatshirt or light jacket/fleece)
- Sleepwear
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Please carry a bath towel
- Our schools offer mats however, if you are used to use your own, bring one from home.
- We Provide You All The Course Material
- Carry essentials like deodorants, mosquito-repellents, sanitary towels, these are all you can buy From Nearby Shop locally
- Generally Things Like Soap Or Shampoo You Can Carry With You, Also You can Buy From Here with the nearby Shop.
- Please Carry a White Dress For Course Cermony
- As for Yoga gear, we recommend carrying a couple of pairs of leggings or yoga pants and supportive tops, especially if you have a favorite style.
- Pants (for yoga, town, travel, hiking)
- Tops (for yoga, short or long sleeved shirts for other activities)
- Outer layer (sweatshirt or light jacket/fleece)
- Sleepwear
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Please carry a bath towel
- Our schools offer mats however, if you are used to use your own, bring one from home.
- We Provide You All The Course Material
- Carry essentials like deodorants, mosquito-repellents, sanitary towels, these are all you can buy From Nearby Shop locally
- Generally Things Like Soap Or Shampoo You Can Carry With You, Also You can Buy From Here with the nearby Shop.
Free Additional Sessions
We offer one Free additional sessions for each of the following courses
Sound Healing

Aerial Yoga

Yin Yoga

Yoga Menstruation

Acro Yoga

Mantra Chanting

Mauna

Bhakti Yoga

Beach Yoga
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Accommodation for Yogi
- Single or double beds
- Side drawers
- Cupboards
- Lockers
- Attached bathroom
- 24 hours hot and cold water supply
- Free wifi access
- Iron
Nutritious Food for Yogi
- Three vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals daily, with multiple options to choose from.
- Light, easily digestible foods are prioritised to help sustain your asana practices.
- A balanced diet with lean proteins, complex carbs, and good fats in every meal to fulfil all nutritional needs.
- An appropriate mix of warm, cooked dishes and raw, lively foods.
- Spices infused drinks such as fennel seeds, carom seeds, coriander seeds, ginger to boost digestion and metabolism.
- A variety of cuisines to stimulate multiple tastes.

Serene Space
Modern Rooms
Community spaces
Sattvik meals

Code of Conduct
Rules and Regulations of AshramPrerequisites :
A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures and asana classes.
Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco, drugs and nudity are prohibited during the course as they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the school rules may be dismissed from the course.
Rules for Students :
Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the school. If you are having a fast any day, you have to inform the kitchen manager for avoiding food waste. Always make discipline, respect teachers and follow all rules. Always be on the time, you are late means will not be permitted to join the class.
Clear your books of account before departure from Vinyasa Yoga Ashram. Before departure return your books, maps or any goods which you borrowed. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram provides accommodation for a student who joins the yoga course. So any friends or relatives will not be included in accommodation however they can stay in school by renting another room. The student has to be present in all scheduled program of Vinyasa Yoga Ashram.
Refund Policy :
An advance of course fees will not be refundable, only in the case of emergency students can join us on other schedules. If a student cancels the course after joining it, we accept cancellation but course fees will not be refunded in cancellation. There is no charge of course cancellation.
Excursions
Rishikesh is situated on the land of the divine and spirituality. To experience the beauty and the enthusiasm of the city of Yoga, Let's visit the sacred places of Rishikesh
Sunrise Trek

Vashishta Cave

Ganga Beach

Waterfall Trek
How to Reach here?
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By AirJolly Grant Airport, about 25 km from Rishikesh, has daily flights from Delhi. We can arrange a cab from the airport to our school for an additional fee.
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By TrainDaily trains connect Delhi to Haridwar railway station. Upon arriving at Haridwar Railway Station, we can organize a pickup for you at a reasonable charge.
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By TaxiWe can also arrange a convenient cab pickup from Delhi to our school in Rishikesh for a reasonable fee.
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By BusYou can take a bus from Delhi to Rishikesh Bus Stand. Upon arrival, we can arrange a cab to our school for a suitable fee.
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Ashtanga Yoga
300h Yoga Teacher Training India by Vinyasa Yoga Ashram includes learning & practising Ashtanga Intermediate and advanced series. The first 15 days of the course includes detailed learning & practising of the Ashtanga Intermediate Series followed by 15 days of classes of advanced Ashtanga Series.
Focus on the backend asanas, the intermediate Ashtanga Series is known as Nadi Shodhana or Nerve Cleansing. This series opens the energy channels that allow a free flow of Prana. While the advanced level of the Ashtanga Series requires an optimum level of flexibility, endurance, and humility. The switching to the advanced series only allows after successfully practising primary and intermediate series.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga
300 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh by Vinyasa Yoga Ashram includes the advanced Vinyasa Flow. This advanced-level series can be used to keep the body warm and to build strength through the class.
A complete advanced level series of Vinyasa flow can take around 3 to 4 hours depending on the person's energy and strength level.
Vinyasa advanced level series link one asana to another in a continuous movement. This advanced-level series is a continuous sequence of Plank, Chaturanga, Upward-Facing Dog, Downward Dog poses.