Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh — 100, 200, 300 & 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Courses
Namaste — a Yoga Alliance USA registered school on the Ganga at Swargashram, Rishikesh
Jeevatman Yogshala runs residential yoga teacher training in Rishikesh — 100, 200, 300 and 500 hour courses registered with Yoga Alliance USA, plus aerial yoga and sound healing certifications. Learn Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa in batches of 14–17, minutes from the Ganga at Swargashram. Accommodation and sattvic meals are included. Students from 25+ countries have trained here.
Courses from 100 to 500 hours
Start at 100 hours or go straight to the 200-hour YTT. Continue with 300 and 500 hour advanced training, plus 50-hour aerial yoga and sound healing certifications.
Traditional Himalayan teaching
Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa flow and multi-style training from Vedic teachers in the Himalayan foothills — structured for beginners through advanced practitioners.
Read more: our philosophy, vision & culture
Rishikesh — the Yoga Capital of the World — sits between the Himalayan foothills and the holy Ganga, and it is where serious teacher training begins. Jeevatman Yogshala is in Swargashram, minutes from the ghats and the evening aarti.
Every course is residential and taught in small batches, so you leave with a Yoga Alliance USA registered certificate and the confidence to teach — whether you start with the 100-hour YTT or go straight to the 200, 300 or 500 hour programme.
About Jeevatman Yogshala, Rishikesh
The meaning of “Jeevatman Yogshala” is “the ultimate reality of YOU & ME”. An idea to lead you in the direction of reality and realisation, and create a strong connection with your prakruti and soul, which will help you to listen to your antaratma (inner voice).
At Jeevatman Yogshala, we believe that a yogic lifestyle and practice of yoga will create an affirmative change and establish a wider and clearer vision towards your soul’s purpose. Away from the fast-paced world, here in Rishikesh at the ghats of Maa Ganga, you will have a touch with spirituality.
- Our school will guide you to instill yogic practices in your everyday life. At Jeevatman Yogshala, we will help you create harmony within yourself and in the outside world through yogic aspects.
- The yoga school aims to provide an experience of a rich yogic lifestyle. Even though Rishikesh – the world yoga capital – has more than 200 schools of yoga, our school can be differentiated by the experienced yoga gurus & the determination to provide you with the knowledge not only about the asanas and pranayama, but about how yoga is a way of living.
- We aim that all our students find what they have been looking for. We help them to find their purpose, and through yogic practices, how they can achieve it.
- The yoga classes are designed in a way where all the yogic aspects.
The role of a yoga teacher in today’s world
Our vision as a teacher training school
The dedicated team of yoga teachers at Jeevatman Yogshala works together to plough a seed of spirituality, happiness, and peace through the yogic knowledge. Through this knowledge, a person can live a life of compassion and empathy.
Our culture
Working in an environment like Rishikesh, Jeevatman Yogshala creates a bright spiritual atmosphere to produce a high intensity of energy, which you can feel around you when you are practicing with us.
Read more on the duty of a yoga teacher
The teachers of Yoga need to understand the relevance of Yoga. With understanding and knowledge comes the Duty — the Duty of spreading this knowledge.
As a yoga teacher, try to inculcate the yogic attitudes you learn at Jeevatman Yogshala in your day-to-day life. Be the witness and the observer of your mind. So, as a yoga teacher, the first commitment you have to make is to dedicate yourself to yogic practices.
Secondly, as a yoga teacher, you should be willing to be a student as well, because managing a yoga class is simultaneously learning to manage the self and the emotional conflicts within. Only when you adopt this approach do you remain humble.
Next, as a teacher, you have to understand your students’ point of view and their capacity. Individual needs are common:
Physical health, mental well-being, emotional harmony, intellectual clarity, and spiritual development; these are not limited geographically. Your teaching should evolve around the fulfillment of these needs.
To do so, follow simple practices, the art of Instructions, and the way of guidance. Never try to prove that you know more than others.
Lastly, always remember your special role in the future development of society — these include your students and all whom you come in contact with. Do not remain satisfied as being ordinary instructors of Yoga, but as a constant learner and adopter of Yoga, as a way of life.
Yoga teacher training & healing courses in Rishikesh
Yoga Alliance USA certified trainings — plus the two courses you will not find together anywhere else in Rishikesh: sound healing and aerial yoga. All residential, all taught in small batches of 14–17.
Signature courses — only at Jeevatman
Sound Healing Teacher Training
- 1, 3, 5 & 7-day formats
- Swargashram, Rishikesh
- Certificate on completion
Singing bowls, gongs and sacred vibration — deep relaxation and a full practitioner’s toolkit. All levels welcome.
50-Hour Aerial Yoga TTC
- 6 days
- Swargashram, Rishikesh
- Accommodation optional
Take your practice to new heights and qualify as a certified aerial yoga instructor.
50-Hour Aerial + Sound Healing
- 6 days
- Two disciplines, one course
- Accommodation optional
Healing techniques and aerial yoga together. Ideal if you are short on time but want both.
Yoga teacher training courses
100-Hour Yoga TTC
- 12 days
- Meals & stay included
- Yoga Alliance USA
Designed for complete beginners — build your foundation and experience the power of yoga.
200-Hour Yoga TTC
- 22 days
- Meals & stay included
- RYS 200 · Yoga Alliance
Our flagship residential training. Deepen your practice and qualify as a certified yoga instructor.
300-Hour Yoga TTC
- 28 days
- Meals & stay included
- RYS 300 · Yoga Alliance
Advanced asana, pranayama, philosophy and anatomy — plus the skills to run your own programmes.
500-Hour Yoga TTC
- 50 days
- Meals & stay included
- RYS 500 · Yoga Alliance
A two-month residential intensive. Walk out a complete, certified yoga professional.
Why choose us for your yoga teacher training in India?
Authentic Himalayan tradition
Not just exercise — the true Vedic and spiritual knowledge of yoga, which sets us apart from the commercial schools in Rishikesh.
Internationally recognised certification
On completion you receive a Yoga Alliance USA affiliated certificate, letting you teach yoga anywhere in the world.
Expert Vedic teachers
Our gurus have years of experience and a deep understanding of asanas, pranayama and philosophy.
Small batches, real attention
We keep batches to 14–17 students so every person gets individual attention and proper alignment.
Transparent, honest pricing
A pocket-friendly course in the heart of Rishikesh, including accommodation, sattvic meals and world-class training.
Holistic environment
Meditate and practise in a serene setting near the holy Ganges, minutes from the ghats of Swargashram.
Key facets of our yoga teacher training courses
- Experienced Yoga teachers & instructors certified by Yoga Alliance USA.
- Spiritual learning environment for beginners and advanced practitioners.
- Learning in Rishikesh – The world yoga capital.
- Friendly and calm ashram setting.
- Practice mantra chanting, asana, pranayama, shatkriyas, and dhyana daily.
- Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the body and how it affects the practice.
- Learn Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika and learn how to inculcate them into your everyday life.
- Learn how to design your own class.
- Learn to lead a yoga class with your fellow classmates.
- Excursion activities to soak yourself in the spiritual air of Rishikesh.
- USA Yoga alliance affiliated certificate for you to become a yoga instructor and teach yoga anywhere in the world.
Experienced yoga gurus at Jeevatman Yogshala
Each teacher is a living example of authentic yoga knowledge. With years of study under Himalayan masters, our faculty brings deep experience in Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Pranayama, Anatomy and Meditation — so every student learns yoga not just as a physical practice, but as a spiritual journey.
Ayushi Desai
Swami Amarna
Priya Negi
Prashant Negi
Anant Ji
Meals, rooms & everything included
Your course fee covers your room and all your meals. You arrive, you practise, and everything else is taken care of.
Comfortable rooms
Shared and private rooms at Swargashram, minutes from the Ganga. Stay is included with every teacher training course.
Sattvic meals
Three fresh vegetarian meals a day from our yogic kitchen, plus herbal tea between sessions.
Spacious yoga halls
Light-filled halls equipped for asana, pranayama, aerial yoga and sound healing practice.
Excursions & Ganga aarti
Temple visits, sunrise treks and the evening aarti on the banks of Maa Ganga at Triveni Ghat.
Reviews & course insights from our yoga family
Real experiences and course overviews from students and teachers at Jeevatman Yogshala, Rishikesh.
Kind words from our yoga family
Why choose Rishikesh for your yoga teacher training?
Rishikesh is where you breathe spirituality and peace. Many yogis and sadhus found their samadhi here, and the Himalayan culture around it is worth experiencing on its own. To learn yoga well you need more than the right school — you need the right environment.
Find Stillness
Find stillness in holy shrines and caves where Great yogis found samadhi.
Seek Blessings
Seek blessings and witness a breathtaking sunrise while trekking to the ancient hilltop Kunjapuri temple.
Gain Wisdom
Listen to enlightening discourses by saintly masters.
Witness Aarti
Witness Maa Ganga’s Aarti at the famous Triveni Ghat, invoking the river deity.
Heal & Nourish
Get ayurvedic treatments and explore organic cafes in the lanes of Rishikesh.
Frequently asked questions
What languages are used for communication and teaching at Jeevatman Yogshala in Rishikesh?
We speak mostly English because we have students from around the world and English is the most accessible language to everyone. But we also do teach few important words in Hindi the local language here in Rishikesh as well. Words such as Namaskara (Hello), Dhanyawaad (Thank you) and Swagatam (Welcome) are often taught.
Do you charge extra for study materials, or is it included in the fee?
All the reading materials (books and manuals) you need are covered in the course fee. There are no extra fees for these resources.
How can I reach the Jeevatman Yogshala premises in Rishikesh?
How you get there depends on where you’ve arrived from. Our website includes the complete address. One can avail of us by bus, train, cab, or by air to Dehradun Airport. From there, Rishikesh is about 11/2 hours by taxi or bus.
Is medical support available at Jeevatman Yogshala?
Yes, we care about our students’ health and safety. We are also connected with local doctors to help immediately and have a 24/7 medical team for students and teachers.
Can we use gadgets during class?
You may also bring gadgets like cell phones, laptops, and tablets, and use of such in class is only allowed when the teachers require you to.
Any gadgets that could harm others are strictly prohibited.
How many students are in each batch?
Each batch typically has 14-17 students for a particular course.
Which visa should I apply for, and does Jeevatman Yogshala provide visa assistance?
You should apply for a tourist visa. While we offer guidance and verbal assistance with the visa application process, we do not handle the process entirely. An e-tourist visa is a simple and convenient option. For a 200-hour or 300-hour YTTC, a 30-day tourist visa is sufficient. For a 500-hour YTTC, a minimum 60-day tourist visa is recommended.
Do I need to bring my own yoga equipment?
No, we provide a complete yoga kit. All you need to bring is your dedication and passion for learning.
What courses does Jeevatman Yogshala offer?
We offer various programs, including:
- 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
- 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
- 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
- Yin-Yang Yoga
- Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
- Aerial Yoga
- Sound Healing Training Course
- Other Yoga Retreats
Do you provide detailed information about the courses?
Yes, we ensure transparency by providing complete details for all courses, including class schedules, facilities, and what is covered in each program. This helps students feel confident in their learning journey.
Which Certificate we will get after the course?
You will receive a yoga alliance, USA affiliated certificate.
Can I become certified yoga instructor after completing the course?
Yes, after completing our 200 hour yoga TTC OR 300 hour Yoga TTC OR 500 Hour Yoga TTC you can become a yoga instructor anywhere in the world.
Why is Rishikesh called the Yoga capital of the world?
Yoga being an origin of India and Rishikesh being a hub to yogis and sadhus for their dhyana and Tapasya, the roots of spirituality and yogic practices runs deep into the serene city of Rishikesh. The rich cultural Heritage and Maa Ganga flowing near the city makes the environment holy and pious making it a perfect place to learn and practice yoga.
What is a yoga alliance certificate?
A yoga alliance, USA certificate is a certificate by a yoga association which is recognised world-wide. This certificate is not restricted to any cities or countries. It’s a certificate that has validation anywhere in the world.
Is it Worth Joining a Yoga Course in Rishikesh?
Yes, its completely worth it. The rich blend of spirituality and adventure that this city offers is worth experiencing. Rishikesh being a yoga capital of the world is on every yoga enthusiasts list. No better place then Rishikesh to do a yoga course.
What kind of meals do you provide?
Pure vegetarian sattvic meals are provided during the teacher training courses at Jeevatman Yogshala. You will experience mixture of taste and health.
Still have questions?
Our team can help you pick the right course, dates and room — just ask.
Every course fee includes your room and all your meals — no hidden extras.
Insights from the heart of Rishikesh
Articles on yoga, spirituality and wellness to deepen your practice. Whether you are looking for an affordable retreat in Rishikesh or tips to master your morning asana, our blog is your go-to guide for a balanced lifestyle.
Make your first step towards a yogic life
Sign up with Jeevatman Yogshala and set yourself on the path to becoming a certified yoga instructor.
Enquiry form
Fill in the form and we’ll email you the full details of our courses, dates and packages.
