500 HOUR
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH

Become a certified yoga teacher

  • Duration: 50 Days / 500Hrs
  • Module: Residential with Meals
  • Certification: Yoga Alliance (USA) Certification (200Hr + 300Hr Combined)
  • Style: Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow
  • Date:1st of Every Month

Private Room $1100

Shared Room $900

  • Duration: 50 Days / 500Hrs
  • Module: Residential with Meals
  • Certification: Yoga Alliance (USA) Certification (200Hr + 300Hr Combined)
  • Style: Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow
  • Date:1st of Every Month

Private Room $1100

Shared Room $900

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Mahakaal Yogpeeth

Master the Art of Yoga in Rishikesh

The 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) at Mahakaal Yogpeeth is an advanced and in-depth program that combines both 200-hour and 300-hour YTTC, offering a complete and transformative learning experience.

This Yoga Alliance-certified course is designed for yoga practitioners who want to become expert-level instructors, refine their personal practice, and gain a deeper understanding of traditional yogic wisdom.

Course Syllabus for
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

  1. Intro to mantra science
  2. Basic mantras: aum, gayatri, trayambakam, guru, shanti etc.
  3. Morning prayers & Evening prayers
  4. Meal prayers
  5. Study prayers
  6. Health prayers
  7. Surya-namaskara 12 mantras along with bija mantras
  8. Names of the beginning and advance levels of the yoga asanas

  1.  Meditative steps of performing hatha yoga; centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
  2.  Surya namaskar (sun salutations) – dynamic surya namaskar, surya namaskar with breathe awareness, surya namaskar with 12 mantras with their bija-mantra chanting
  3.  Modifications of yoga asanas
  4.  Types of yoga asanas – standing, sitting, backward bending, forward bending, spinal twisting, fire series, inversion, Shavasana, etc.
  5.  Alignment & art of adjustment
  6.  Preventing common injuries
  7.  Counter pose
  8.  Contraindications
  9.  Yoga asanas benefits

  1.  Introduction to the science of breath
  2.  Physiology of pranayama
  3.  Basic postures for pranayama
  4.  Establishment of diaphragmatic breath
  5.  1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing practices
  6.  Different practices of pranayama: nadi shodhana, ujjayee, kapalabhati, bhastrika, shitali, shitkari and brahmari
  7.  Benefits or pranayama practices
  8.  Guidelines for regular pranayama

  1. What is meditation & what is not?
  2. Meditation in daily life
  3. Yoga asanas for meditation
  4. 2-5 minutes meditations
  5. So-ham mediation

  1. Introduction to yoga anatomy and physiology
  2. Systems: Digestive system, Respiratory system
  3. Effect of yoga posture on muscles and systems
  4. Pancha tattva (five great elements)
  5. Pancha kosha (five sheaths)
  6. Pancha pranas (five vital energy)

  1. General introduction: six schools of Indian philosophy
  2. Philosophy in daily life
  3. The Yoga-sutras of Patanjali
  4. Astanga-yoga: yama, niyam, asana, pranayam, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
  5. Yoga Ethics
    • Yamas and Niyamas
    • More on the ethics of a teacher

  1.  Learning to instruct & guide
  2.  Main points: Teaching to what you observe, Timing a class, Greeting/Centering, Sequence in teaching,
  3.  Demonstration
  4.  Health Concerns
  5.  Language
  6.  Modification in Posture
  7.  The practice and service of teaching yoga

Daily Schedule for
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Time Activity
05:00 Wake Up!
06:15 – 6:30 Mantra Chanting
06:30 – 7:30 Shat-kriyas & Pranayama Practices
07:30 – 9:00 Hatha Yoga (Classical)
09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast & Free Time
10:00 – 11:00 Yoga Philosophy
11:00 – 12:00 Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
12:30 – 13:00 Karma Yoga (Seva)

Course Fees INCLUDE:

  • 50 Nights of Private or Shared Accommodation

  • Certification by Yoga Alliance
  • 3 Sattvic vegetarian meals daily
  • Free airport pickup from Dehradun
  • Cultural activities like Ganga Aarti and nature treks

Course Fees DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Travel expenses (i.e. airfare, train, bus, taxi, etc.)

  • Laundry services (available at additional charges)

  • Extra nights beyond course dates

  • Medical Expenses

  • Other Personal Expense

500 Hours Yoga TTC Accommodation & Prices:

Residential Program with Private Room, Food, and Excursions

80,000 INR / 1100 USD

Residential Program with Sharing Room, Food, and Excursions:

70,000 INR / 900 USD

Residential Program with Twin Bunkbed, Food, and Excursions:

60,000 INR / 600 USD

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Yoga Alliance Certification

Our 200-hour fully residential Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to teach yoga professionally.

Best Yoga Teachers, Rishikesh India

At Mahakaal Yogpeeth, our 100, 200, 300, & 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Rishikesh are led by a team of experienced and dedicated instructors committed to your transformation. With diverse expertise and personalized guidance, they foster individual growth, deep practice, and a profound understanding of yoga. Our educators are integral to creating an authentic, immersive learning experience, ensuring that every student receives the knowledge and support needed to evolve on their yoga journey.

Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Founder

Shivam Rana

Co-Founder
Hatha Yoga Instructor

Kapil Sajwana

Lead Teacher
Hatha Yoga Specialist

Ajay Ji

Adjustment and Kundalini Yoga Instructor

Sanjay Ji

Ashtanga Instructor

Bipin Ji

Mantra Chanting Teacher

Accommodation & Sattvic Food at Mahakaal Yogpeeth

Our accommodations are thoughtfully designed with modern conveniences, including Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, and access to a well-stocked library. Each student is provided with private lodging for the duration of the course, along with essentials such as blankets, bedsheets, towels, and yoga mats. While we offer cleaning and laundry services, students are welcome to bring their own bedding or mats if preferred.

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FAQs – Yoga School in Rishikesh India

What is Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)?

Yoga Teacher Training is an immersive program designed to deepen your understanding and practice of yoga, and prepare you to become a certified yoga instructor.

Rishikesh is renowned as the “Yoga Capital of the World” due to its rich spiritual heritage and abundance of yoga schools and ashrams nestled in the Himalayan foothills.

The 100-hour Yoga TTC typically spans over a duration of two weeks, offering a condensed yet comprehensive introduction to yoga teaching and philosophy.

The 200-hour Yoga TTC is a more in-depth program spanning over four weeks, covering a broader spectrum of yoga practices, anatomy, teaching methodologies, and philosophy.

While there are no strict prerequisites, a regular yoga practice and a sincere interest in deepening your understanding of yoga are recommended.