500-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH
We provide a Yoga Alliance-certified 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course with the highest quality standards to make you the teacher you want to be. The course will give you the required skills and confidence and award you an internationally accredited certificate. There are only 20 seats in the course!
The combination of 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training courses
500-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH, INDIA
Embark on an advanced and transformative journey with our 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training course in Rishikesh, India. This comprehensive program, offered by Hatha Yoga School, is meticulously designed for those who have already completed their 200-hour training and wish to deepen their practice and teaching skills.
500-hour Yoga Teacher Training was created by long-time yoga teachers and trainers and designed to provide an enriching experience that fulfils the high standards set forth by the latest Yoga-Alliance guidelines. A group of other experienced teachers who will lead you are passionate about offering a practical approach to help you understand the yoga tradition while empowering you to cultivate the inner teacher that already exists inside you.
Becoming the Teacher
- 6 Movement Principles that will take your practice and teaching to the next level
- Deconstructing foundational Yoga Asanas – postural alignment, key actions/refinements to make complex poses more accessible.
- Address common musculoskeletal issues.
- How to articulate direct, clear, intelligent cues that make sense to your students
- How to teach asana and pranayama to align body, mind and energy
- How to sequence intelligently and creatively to keep your students returning for more!
- How to teach asana and pranayama to students of all levels
- Learning hands-on assists students in finding better awareness, alignment, relaxation, stability, and extension.
- Introduction to the business of yoga
- Teaching skills, voice, communication, space holding
- How to access more profound power, stamina, strength, flexibility and grace in your practice
…..and much more
We strive to empower you to be the Best Yoga Teacher you can be!
500-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh – Introduction
Embark on a transformative journey with our 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, designed for advanced practitioners who aim to deepen their knowledge and skills. Hosted by Hatha Yoga School, this intensive program integrates traditional Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa, providing a holistic approach to yoga education. Set in the spiritual heart of Rishikesh, the course offers an immersive experience in advanced asanas, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy. Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll refine your teaching techniques and enhance your practice, emerging as a confident and proficient yoga teacher. Join us for this life-changing adventure.
We have created the 500 HR curriculum, inspired by many years of personal practice, teaching, and training in Yoga. This course trains you to deliver a robust and well-rounded group class that incorporates the physical and philosophical elements of the practice.
This program focuses on informed alignment based on a valuable understanding of contemporary movement principles and anatomy, experiential wisdom into asana, pranayama, Yoga nidra, and practicality when dealing with yoga philosophy and teaching methodology.
Each session is layered with practices that help you build healthy habits, strength, and a more vital, conscious way of life. We encourage a creative focus and self-study that will unlock each student’s potential and unique expression with which to lead others along the path with skill and authenticity.
We welcome those who wish to become teachers and anyone who wants to take their practice to deeper physical, mental and spiritual levels.
UPCOMING DATES AND FEE FOR
500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh (500-hour YTTC):
Our 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh program is designed for those who wish to undergo a unique experience where you cultivate yourself & learn to be a Yoga teacher who is ready to go and share the knowledge of Yoga with the world.
| Date | Price (dormitory) |
|---|---|
| 05th January to 28th February | $1649 USD |
| 03rd February to 28th March | $1649 USD |
| 03rd March to 28th April | $1649 USD |
| 03rd April to 28th May | $1649 USD |
| 03rd May to 28th June | $1649 USD |
| 03rd June to 28th July | $1649 USD |
| 03rd July to 28th August | $1649 USD |
| 03rd August to 28th September | $1649 USD |
| 03rd September to 28th October | $1649 USD |
| 03rd October to 28th November | $1649 USD |
| 03rd November to 28th December | $1649 USD |
| 03rd December to 28th January | $1649 USD |
You can upgrade to shared, private, or luxury accommodation. For more details and pricing, contact us on WhatsApp at +91 9389922979 or hathayogschoolrishikesh[at]gmail. com.
Course fees for Indian residents
dormitory
₹44,999/-
double shared room
₹54,999/-
private room
₹94,999/-
Don’t just memorize concepts, tricks, and techniques
Why choose our 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training?
Mentorship
Hatha Yoga School is honoured to have top teachers design, lead, and refine our 500-hour program. Additionally, we humbly host national teachers each year so that our 500-hour students can experience the highest level of instruction.
Experiential Learning
The focus is on development and teaching practice. You will lead community classes, receive one-on-one teacher feedback, and focus on developing your personal practice and relationship to yoga.
Lineage
The lead teachers of our Advanced Teacher Training are deeply rooted in lineage. We incorporate teachings from Rod Stryker, Krishnamacharya, Thich Nhat Hanh, Anna Forrest, Bihar School, B.K.S. Iyengar, Noah Mazé, Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Bhavani Maki, and many more.
Flexibility
Our advanced teacher training is meant to be a program that fits your path as an individual. The electives you choose to take allow you to craft the program’s concentration, which allows you to get the most value out of the program for where you want to teach.
Authenticity
The core strength of the advanced teacher training program is that our students are supported in deeply inhabiting yoga’s fundamental values and teachings as a time-tested way of life. While our curriculum is rich and varied, we feel that conveying the energy of the practice is the most effective way to impact the world.
We will not consume yoga as just another commodity.
Accommodation options for the 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training in India
Rooms are provided on first-come-first-serve basis
Dormitory
Private Room
Food
Yoga Hall
500-hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh India – Daily Yoga class schedule
** Note: The daily schedule is subject to change
Our 500-hour program offers the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice beyond the foundational level. It allows you to explore advanced asanas, pranayama techniques, and meditation practices, enabling a deeper understanding of your body and mind.
06:45 AM – 08:00 AM | Pranayama / Meditation
08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Tea Break
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Ashtanga Yoga
10:00 AM – 11.00 AM | Brunch
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Karma Yoga
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM | Teaching Methodology
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Self Study / Ayurveda (If you choose Ayurveda Course)
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Refreshment
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Yoga Philosophy
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Yoga Anatomy
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM | Hatha Yoga
07:10 PM – 08:00 PM | Dinner
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM | Mantra ( Mon, Wed and Fri )
Choosing: 500-Hour Yoga Schools in Rishikesh
In the journey through a 500-hour yoga teacher training. It’s not just about learning to teach others; it’s also a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. It challenges you to explore your limitations, overcome obstacles, and emerge more confident and grounded.
Highlights of 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training
✓ Enriched with a team of highly experienced yoga teachers.
✓ Students are taught about advanced yoga teaching methodologies.
✓ Yoga TTC in the Rishikesh program is certified by Yoga Alliance USA and the International Yoga Association.
✓ The school is situated very close to the market, located within a serene environment.
The course fee package includes the following:
✓ Single room accommodation with attached bathroom with hot water.
✓ Free Wi-Fi Zone and detox kit.
✓ Indian Vegetarian food three times daily, and teas.
✓ Sightseeing tours to popular tourist destinations with experienced guides.
✓ Yoga Alliance USA Certificate offered post-completion of the program.
Detailed Syllabus
500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh, India 2024/2025 – Outline of Content or Syllabus
Delve daily into the asanas to connect anatomy to movement and develop a complete understanding of alignment and muscular engagement to flow safely through a more profound practice. Discover custom modifications for different bodies. Build confidence with multiple hands-on approaches. Acquire the technical precision behind verbal cues and discover adjustments for fine-tuning the asanas.
Asana & Alignment:
Discover the skills of cueing poses with proper alignment in all asana categories, including standing, twisting, back-bending, and inverting.
Yoga History & Philosophy:
Dive into the ancient history of yoga, including keystone texts such as the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Study the Principles of Pranayama:
Immerse yourself in the ancient techniques of creating and expanding your natural pranic field or life-force energy.
Meditation:
You will learn how the brain is responsible for programming our personality and beliefs, plus how meditation can be used to transform our lives for good.
Yoga Anatomy:
Explore the anatomy and physiology of yoga poses and how functional movement plays a role in practice and teaching.
Inner Work Theory:
Learn about the Themes of Consciousness and how to use frequency awareness to help people self-heal and reprogram their minds.
Teacher Practicum:
Learn the fundamentals of teaching, leading, public speaking, and designing classes and sequencing. This training will give you honest feedback and teaching experience.
Business of Yoga:
Learn how to create your spiritual brand, plus the fundamentals of marketing, social media, and getting hired at studios; you will even learn how to lead your own retreats and online courses!
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics
Choosing: 500-Hour Yoga School in Rishikesh, India
Our 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training is based in the heart of Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, India. We welcome our community with open arms and will help you develop your understanding of yoga in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where you can confidently find your voice. Whether your dream is to advance your practice, teach part-time, or become a studio owner, we will provide the tools to help you reach your full potential. Our Yoga Alliance Senior Yoga Teachers will guide you through our programme, which will focus on the practicalities of becoming a yoga teacher with a strong emphasis on teaching skills and anatomy underpinned by the traditions and philosophy of yoga.
✓ As the most reputed yoga and meditation centre in Rishikesh, we provide an all-inclusive study program that includes Yoga Sutras, Vedanta, and other crucial aspects of yoga philosophy that a trainer of the highest level is expected to understand.
✓ Students are given explicit training on understanding different body constraints and capacities and how to develop the best technique accordingly.
✓ Hatha Yoga School is a registered 500-hour yoga school in Rishikesh, one of the best yoga institutes in Rishikesh, and we teach about complete human anatomy and yogic practices.
✓ Students are taught about various Vedic yoga mantras and their relations with mainstream practices.
✓ Our 500-hour yoga course in Rishikesh also teaches the ethical regulations everyone should learn as a yoga teacher to better bond with the students.
500 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN INDIA
We Believe in the Freedom of a Personal Yoga Practice
At Hatha Yoga School, we believe in empowering you with the freedom to practice yoga anytime, anywhere and for yourself. Your yoga practice can be a gift you keep or want to share with the world. Either way, our 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training is where you want to start. All students are welcome to practice yoga for two months, but we require a sincere commitment and a strong desire to learn from each of our students.
Our training is more economical than the average yoga school because we have over 100 years of collective yoga experience to share with you. This wealth of knowledge and expertise ensures that your education will be superior to what is offered elsewhere, giving you the confidence to embark on your yoga journey.
“I am so grateful for my practice and 500-hour yoga teacher training from Hatha Yoga School Rishikesh, which has given me so many tools to guide me through this rollercoaster of life. I am eager to share these knowledge nuggets with my students.”
– Mackenzie Rodriguez RYT
“Truly transforming. Teacher training is an exciting learning adventure, a big heart-opening experience, and if you’re considering it, MAKE IT HAPPEN! So worth the time put in! If you are thinking about it…jump in!”
– Carter Lawlor RYT
“I signed up for the 500-hour teacher training program at Hatha Yoga School only after one year of practising. It’s the best gooey choice. I met one of my favourite people. I learned to breathe. And felt and still feel so loved.”
– Melissa Rebora RYT
How to book your spot for 500-hour yoga teacher training
How to Apply:
Fill up the registration form and send it to our school email along with 115 USD (USD 100 advance fee +15 USD Paypal fee)
Eligibility:
Anyone interested in yoga who wants to make it their professional career or learn yoga exercises for beginners to have a healthy life can pursue this at Hatha Yoga School in Rishikesh. It would be best if the person is good in English.
Accreditations, Evaluation & Certification:
Yoga Alliance USA and International Yoga Association accredit the School and study programs conducted here. Yoga Alliance USA authorizes the certificates provided by the School.
Refund Rules:
Only the Advance fee paid through PayPal is refundable. No money will be refunded if you cancel within 1-30 days after the commencement of the course. You can get a refund if you cancel the course 30 – 90 days before.
Examination & Assessment:
For starters, examinations are conducted on each module of the syllabus for this 500-hour yoga program. It is here that the certificate is compulsory for this examination. There will be an open-book exam in which you will be given 25 questions to answer.