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500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Take your yoga journey to the next level with our advanced 500-hour course, certified by Yoga Alliance. Build mastery, deepen your practice, and grow as a teacher.

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500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India


Yoga School In India Accredited By Yoga Alliance

Focused student in deep meditation during 500 hour yoga teacher training program.

Ready to take your yoga practice deeper? Our 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India is designed to help you grow as both a practitioner and a teacher.

At Buddha Yogpeeth, we blend traditional wisdom with a supportive vibe to give you the perfect space to learn.

You don’t need to be a pro to join — You can join us at any stage — just beginning your yoga journey or looking to deepen your practice, this course welcomes everyone.

Our experienced teachers will guide you through every step, making sure you build confidence and skill.

It’s a challenge, sure. But every minute you invest here will be worth it.

Completing both the 200 Hour and 500 Hour courses with us means you’ll graduate as a certified yoga teacher, ready to share your passion with the world.

Starting with the 200 Hour course lays a solid base; the 500 Hour takes you further, helping you understand yoga deeply and teach comfortably.

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to show up with dedication. Our experienced teachers will guide you step by step — through asanas, philosophy, pranayama, and teaching methodology — helping you grow with clarity and confidence.

It could be challenging though on one end but at the end, it would be rewarding and worth every minute a candidate spend in completing the training course.

What an individual learns in the 500 hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh will take him or her, further in terms of teaching skills and practice.

Why Choose Buddha Yogpeeth for Your 500 Hour Yoga TTC?

At Buddha Yogpeeth, we keep things simple, grounded, and real. Our 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training isn’t just about mastering poses — it’s about transforming how you move, think, and teach.

We offer more than a course — it’s a shared experience in a space that feels like home. You’ll be part of a close-knit community where teachers know your name, guide your growth, and support your journey every step of the way.

This training is designed to strengthen both your practice and your presence. You’ll dive deep into yoga as a lifestyle — learning not only through the body, but also through breath, discipline, and daily living. Over time, things shift. You find balance. You connect with something deeper.

If you’re looking for a place that honors tradition while making you feel seen, supported, and challenged — you’ve found it.

500 Hour Yoga TTC students practicing group meditation with hands in prayer position

Course Overview - 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training


A clear snapshot of what to expect from this advanced training.

Level

Beginner to Intermediate


Open to dedicated beginners and intermediate practitioners ready to expand their knowledge, refine their skills, and move confidently into advanced teaching.

Yoga Style

Multi-style Yoga


Experience a balanced blend of Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa styles, designed to build versatility in both personal practice and teaching.

Duration

56 Days


An intensive and immersive 8-week program that allows time for deep study, consistent practice, and meaningful transformation.

Course Format

Residential with Meals


Stay at our peaceful campus in Rishikesh with healthy vegetarian meals, creating the perfect environment for focused learning and inner growth.

Language of Instruction

English


All classes are conducted in clear, easy-to-follow English, making the training accessible for international students from around the world.

Certification

RYT 500 - Yoga Alliance USA & India


Graduate as a certified RYT 500 yoga teacher, internationally recognized by Yoga Alliance USA and India, qualifying you to teach globally with confidence.

Dates

1st To 28th(Next Month) Every Month


New batches begin monthly — join on the 1st and complete your training by the 28th of next month in a structured, immersive setting.

Shared Room Fee

Shared Room - $1599


Comfortable shared accommodations designed to keep your stay affordable while providing a friendly, community vibe.

Private Room Fee

Private Room - $1999


Enjoy your own private space for added comfort and privacy during your training.

Key Points and Benifits of 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh


Key Takeaways & Benefits

Key takeaways of this course

Feel absolutely free and let go all your concerns and worries away, join our love filled, calm and blessed environment in our ashram and feel the inner magic and strength in you all by yourself.

Take out some time, learn the dominant styles at both beginners and advanced level in Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga in our offered 500 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh, India course, and simply get to understand what self discovery and realization means and how it could impact a person from different aspects.

  • You can stay with us for 58 days.
  • 3 x Daily Yogic meal, detox juices, and teas
  • Every Weekend excursions (one of the old & traditional KunjaPuri Temple in the Himalayas, famous vasist cave in Rishikesh, Aarti at parmarth Niketan, cooking class)
  • yoga material ( Yoga mat, books, notebook, pen, Pencil & body cleansing kit, etc)
  • Morning Himalayas tour and Rishikesh market or local tour in the city.
  • 2 x 60-minute ayurvedic massage or Swedish massage.
Yoga student in low lunge pose with open hands during advanced 500 hour teacher training

About Our 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In India

At Buddha Yogpeeth, we are all about letting students learn and grab as much as they can from the Yogis in terms of their living, ancient knowledge, forms of Yoga, techniques to apply and follow and more.

Our 500 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh, India is alliance certified course and is highly recommended to all levels of yoga enthusiasts, practitioners and professionals looking for both beginners and advanced level learning and practicing.

Initially, students will be taught knowledge of Yoga, laying a foundation for them in regards of basics of yogic science, asanas, right way of practicing them, about meditation, and other techniques that could fill in the purpose of life for them.

Afterwards, taking it to a next level, students will be given guidance in learning advanced forms and practices related to meditation or pranayama, yoga asanas/postures, and everything required to make them realize an immortal self and exploration and all ready to share the Yogic wisdom and acumen with others worldwide.

Buddha Yogpeeth is Accredited By Yoga Alliance International for providing Authentic 500 Yoga TTC In Rishikesh


A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) credential is earned by yoga teachers whose training and teaching experience meet Yoga Alliance standards.

500 Hour YTT Course - Syllabus


Syllabus Of 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

First Month


  • Sun salutation A
  • Sun salutation B
  • Standing sequence postures
  • Seated sequence postures
  • Finishing sequence postures
  • Mysore style/ use of yoga props/ Teaching practice
  • On 1st week- Introduction to Ashtanga yoga followed by Sun salutation A & B.

    On 2nd week– Standing sequence postures & use of yoga props.

    On 3rd week– Seated sequence postures & Finishing sequence postures.

    On 4th week– Mysore style & Teaching practice.

Second Month


Mastering Ashtanga Primary Series & intermediate series postures

  • The Complete traditional way of practice & teaching
  • Drishti
  • Bandhas
  • Breath
  • Ashtanga is taught with vinyasa
  • On 1stweek– Introduction to Traditional Ashtanga yoga and Vinyasa & sun salutation A & B.

    On 2ndweek– Seated sequence postures & Finishing Sequence postures.

    On 3rd week– Intermediate series postures/ Mysore Style /Teaching methods.

    On 4th week– Teaching by students / Questions & Answers / Feedback by teacher on improvements.

First Month


  • Sun Salutations
  • Standing & Balancing Postures
  • Seated Postures
  • Prone Postures
  • Supine Postures
  • Back-bend postures
  • Inversions

Second Month


1stWeek 

  • Introduction of Hatha & Vinyasa flow
  • Pawanmuktasana series A
  • Surya namaskar (Hatha)
  • Chandra namaskar (Hatha)
  • Trikonasana
  • Parsvokonasana
  • Privarta Trikonasana
  • Privarta Parsvokanasana
  • Virbhadrasana A,B,C
  • Ardha chandrasana
  • Chaturangadandasana
  • Mathchendrasana A,B,C
  • Adra Ustrasana
  • Salabhasana
  • Setabandasana
  • Gatyatmak Paschimottasana
  • Pada prasar Paschimottasana
  • Saithalyasana
  • Sarvangasana
  • Core exercises

2nd Week

  • Surya namaskar A,B (ashtanga)
  • Chandra namaskar (Hatha)
  • Standing
  • Veerbhadrasana A,B,C
  • Trikonasana
  • Parsvottanasana
  • Parsvokonasana
  • Privirta Trikonasana
  • Privirta Parsvokonasana
  • Ardha chandrasana
  • Utthita hasta padangusthasana
  • Natrajasana
  • Vriksasana
  • Garudasana
  • Eka pada uttanasana
  • Natavarasana
  • Tandavasana
  • Eka padasana
  • Vatayanasana
  • Pada angushtasana
  • Baka dhyanasana
  • Eka pada baka dhyanasana

3rdWeek 

  • Eka hasta bhujasana
  • Santolanasana
  • Vashisthasana
  • Poorna matsyendrasana
  • Marichyasana C, D
  • Eka pada rajakaputasana
  • Raja kaputasana
  • Poorna ustrasana
  • Dhanurasana
  • Poorna shalabhbasana
  • Poorna chakrasana
  • Parighasana
  • Koormasana
  • Upavistakonasana
  • Urdvamukha paschimottasana
  • Hanumanasana
  • Bhoonamansana
  • Laguvajarasana
  • Badhakonasana
  • Vishwamitrasana
  • Kashyapasana

Inverted asanas

  • Bhumi padamastakasana
  • Vipreetakarani Asana
  • Sarvangasana
  • Padma Sarvangasana
  • Halasana
  • Ardha padma halasana
  • Sirshasana
  • Salamba sirshasana
  • Niralambasana
  • Urdhwa padmasana
  • Leg stretching

4thWeek 

  • Teaching
  • Doubts
  • Questions / Answer

Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and it is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta Philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.

  • What is Yoga & It’s history ?
  • Lifestyle of a yoga practitioner.
  • What are Yoga sutras/ 8 limbs Of Yoga ?
  • Introduction of srimad bhagavad gita.

Understanding all 4 paths of yoga

  • Karma Yoga
  • Bhakti Yoga
  • Gyan Yoga
  • Dhayan Yoga
  • What is hatha yoga ?
  • What are trigunas ?
  • What is ego ?
  • Freedom from unhappiness.
  • Realizing pure consciousness.
  • Assignments & activities.
  • Presentation on any topic to the teacher.

First Month

  • Introduction of Pranayama
  • Benefits of pranayama
  • General guidelines
  • Clavicular Breathing
  • Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Yogic Breathing
  • Ujjayi Pranayama
  • Bhastrika Pranayama
  • Kapalbhati Pranayama
  • Nadi – Sodhana Pranayama
  • Bhramari Pranayama
  • Surya Bhedi & Chandra Bhedi pranayama
  • Sheetali & Sheetkari pranayama

Second Month

  • Introduction of Pranayama
  • Definition and importance of Pranayama
  • Natural Breathing
  • Abdominal breathing
  • Thoracic breathing
  • Diaphragmatic breathing
  • Yogic breathing
  • Nadi shodhana
  • Ujjayi pranayama
  • Bhastika Pranayama
  • Kapalbhati Pranayama
  • Surya Bheda Pranayama
  • Chandra bhedana pranayama
  • Sheetali Pranayama
  • Sheetkari pranayama
  • Bhramari pranayam

First Month

First Week

  • Meaning & Importance / Introduction of anatomy & physiology
  • Directional terms of anatomy
  • Introduction of skeleton structure & functions
  • Bone anatomy & human skeleton system
  • Important names of human skeleton system
  • Angular movements of human body
  • Assignment paper submission/ activities/ exercises

Second Week

  • Introduction of joints
  • The function of all types of joints
  • Anatomy of synovial joints (Knee)
  • Types of synovial joints & their functions
  • Types of cartilage & connective tissues
  • Pectoral girdle introduction & functions
  • Pelvic girdle introduction & function
  • Ankle & wrist joints

Third Week

  • Introduction & Importance of anatomy
  • Human Cells, Types of Tissues, Organs
  • Digestive system in short
  • Respiratory system in short
  • Skeletal system in short
  • Muscular system in short

Fourth Week

  • Presentation on any topic to anatomy teacher.
  • Assignments & activities.

Second Month

First Week

  • Brief introduction of skeleton system & function
  • Anatomy of shoulder & function with the important name of muscles
  • Anatomy of pelvic griddle with muscles names
  • Spine anatomy & function/ importance in yoga practice
  • Kundalini shakti introduction & function
  • Nadis- the energy channel function & importance
  • Prana introduction & importance in organ function
  • Panchakosha importance in function of the body

Second Week

  • Chakra introduction & function with endocrine system
  • Nadis- the energy channel function & importance
  • Prana introduction & importance in organ function
  • Panchakosha importance in function of body

Third Week

  • Respiratory system introduction/ function and problems
  • Circulatory system importance/ function & problems
  • Digestive system importance/ function & problems
  • Submission of assignment & revision

Fourth Week

  • Practical exam : Presentation given to teacher
  • Written exam: Submission of assignment to teacher

  • Jnana mudra
  • Chin mudra
  • Bhairava mudra
  • Nasikagra

This part of the Sllaybus covers the follow topics:

  • Preparation
  • Uddiyana
  • Jalandhar
  • Mula & Maha Bandha

Course sllaybus includes:

  • Rubber-neti
  • Jalaneti
  • kunjal kriya
  • shankh prakshalan kriya

Course sllaybus includes:

  • Easy pose
  • Half-lotus
  • Swastikasana
  • siddha yoni asana

Hatha Yoga course sllaybus covers the following topics:

  • Demonstration
  • Instructions
  • Alignment
  • Adjustment

Evaluation are based on

  • Written Test
  • Asana Practical Test
  • Attendance
  • Performance
  • Behaviour

Schedule & Fee: 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India


Course Dates

01 st June - 28 th Jul 2025

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD


01 st Jul - 28 th Aug 2025

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD


01 st Aug - 28 th Sep 2025

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD


01 st Sep - 28 th Oct 2025

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD


01 st Oct - 28 th Nov 2025

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD


01 st Nov - 28 th Dec 2025

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD


01 st Dec - 28 th Jan 2026

Shared Room : 1599 USD


Private Room: 1999 USD

What's Included?


What is Included And Not Included With Our Yoga Course

What's Included?


Here's what’s covered as part of your training package:

  • 🛏️ 57 Nights / 58 Days Comfortable Accommodation
  • 📚 Yoga Study Materials (PDF Format)
  • 👕 Complimentary Yoga T-shirt
  • 🧘 Yoga Mat for Daily Practice
  • 🎒 Yoga Kit – Notebook, Pen, and Stainless Steel Water Bottle
  • 🔥 Traditional Fire Ceremony – At Opening & Closing of the Course
  • 📖 Theory + Practical Assessments
  • 🥗 3 Daily Nutritious Vegetarian Meals
  • 🧹 Weekly Housekeeping Services

What's Not Included?


To ensure full transparency, the following are not covered in the course fee:

  • ❄️ Air-Conditioning (Available at extra cost)
  • 🪔 Ayurvedic Panchakarma & Treatments
  • 🌸 Healing Sessions or Personal Therapy
  • 💆 Massages & Spa Treatments
  • 🚐 Complimentary Pick-up (Can be arranged on request)
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Daily Schedule


500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course In Rishikesh - Schedule

05:30 AM - 07:00 AM

Traditional Ashtanga

07:20 AM – 08:20 AM

Mantra chanting

08:30 AM – 09:30 AM

Pranayama & Shatkarma

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Breakfast

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Free Time / Additional Class / Massage

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Iyanger Yoga flow

12:30 PM – 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Free Time / Additional Classes (prenatal session and sound healing)

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Human Anatomy

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Yoga Philosophy

05:15 PM – 07:15 PM

Traditional Hata Yoga with adjestment, Alignment & Teaching Methodology

07:15 PM - 08:15 PM

Dinner

What's Included?


What is Included And Not Included With Our Yoga Course

Food & Accommodation

Daily freshly made vegetarian meals are included in the price. The food is fully prepared hygienically with the organic vegetables. Our food is well known all around the world for its taste and variety. When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need. ~Ayurvedic Proverb. Isn’t it enough just to practice the Yoga, do we have to regulate our food?’ wonder many. In itself, practicing yoga is not just a healthy life but at Rishikesh YTTC, we believe that it is also a way of living, when complemented with healthy food habits, it can really create wonders. In fact, eating the right food is an essential part of living a yogic life.

  • Breakfast: Alternating between Porridge, Bread, Jam and Cut fruits.
  • Lunch: Daily Indian kitchari and salad.
  • Dinner: Chapati (Roti) and Mix veg or Chapati (Roti) and lentils.
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Refund Policy

If you have paid the advance course fees and you are not able to come on your booking date please inform us so that we can recommend you the next upcoming date for the course but the fees will be not refunded.

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Course Features


Features Of Our 500 Hour Teacher Training Course

Get the understanding in terms of both learning and practice of Hatha yoga postures, Ashtanga yoga, yoga philosophy, meditation, yoga anatomy, yogic lifestyle, pranayama, adjustment and alignment, teaching methodology, yoga philosophy and more in advanced levels.

Improvise yourself from all aspects including physically, spiritually and mentally. The curriculum is devised meeting all national and international Yoga alliance standards in order to become an inspiring certified professional teacher of Yoga.

Help to get better at your personal practice and lend an environment needed for personal or professional growth. Develop confidence and conscience and gain tremendous Yogic knowledge and wisdom.

Realize the importance of Yoga centric life and inculcate in towards internal evolution and holistic overall well being. 500-hour-yoga-teacher-training by the river The course fee will cover accommodation, Yoga material, Ayurvedic massage, fresh homemade three times meal and tea, weekend excursions, sightseeing trip, and more.

If something is required, feel free to let us know and we assure to take care of everything considering it on topmost priority.

In all, embark on the pathway of Yoga and evolve to become a professional expert with our 500 hours yoga teacher training program and get the certification. We would love to help you learn and practice and enjoy your living and worth to die for! Looking forward to hear from you!

oga student demonstrating flexibility with a splits pose in 500 hour YTTCs