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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh

Our Promise

The Pure Soul Promise

At Pure Soul Yoga School, we are committed to offering an authentic, transformative, and supportive yoga learning experience.

In the Lap of the Himalayas

Train where yoga was born — Rishikesh's mountains and the Ganga do half the teaching.

Small Batches

Intimate group sizes mean real attention, honest feedback, and real progress.

Yoga Alliance Registered

A Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS 200 & 300, RCYS, RPYS) — your certificate is recognised worldwide.

Lifetime Support

From your very first question onward, our team stays with you every step.

Your journey. Our commitment. A lifetime of transformation.

The Essentials

Course at a Glance

  • Duration23 Days7th – 30th, monthly
  • CertificationRYT-200 pathwayRYS 200
  • StyleMulti-styleHatha, Ashtanga, Yin
  • FeesFrom $1,200 / ₹55,000
  • Group SizeMaximum 20 students
  • LanguageEnglish
The Space to Go Deep

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Students practising asana during the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh

Are you ready to take your love for yoga into the practice of teaching by joining our Pure Soul 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh?

A 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) is the internationally recognised foundation course for becoming a yoga teacher. It combines daily practice, anatomy, philosophy and teaching methodology — and on completing it at a Yoga Alliance-registered school like ours, you become eligible to register as an RYT-200 and teach worldwide.

At Pure Soul, your training unfolds on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. What makes our approach different is simple: we teach you the why behind every posture, breath and philosophy — so your practice and teaching are built on real understanding, not imitation. In a small group of maximum 20 students, you are never just a face in the class.

The course follows a multi-style approach — Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin and Kundalini — alongside pranayama, meditation, traditional philosophy and hands-on teaching practice. Your journey ends with a structured assessment: written exercises, a practical asana test and a supervised teaching demonstration. Our teachers prepare you for each step, and when you pass, you receive your certificate and become eligible to register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance USA.

Daily Schedule

Daily Schedule of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

At Pure Soul we understand that a well-planned routine brings discipline, balance and transformation to a student’s life.

From refreshing morning meditations to dynamic yoga practices, every moment is designed to guide you toward self-awareness and a deeper connection with your mind and soul. Classes run six days a week; your 200 training hours combine these daily contact classes with guided self-study, following the Yoga Alliance hour structure.

Daily Schedule — 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
  • 06:25 - 06:40Herbal Tea
  • 06:40 - 08:10Ashtanga Yoga
  • 08:25 - 09:25Pranayama
  • 09:25 - 10:25Breakfast
  • 10:45 - 11:45Philosophy
  • 12:00 - 13:00Adjustment & Alignment
  • 13:00 - 14:00Lunch
  • 15:00 - 16:00Mantra
  • 16:00 - 16:15Drink Break
  • 16:15 - 17:45Hatha Yoga
  • 18:00 - 19:00Meditation / Yoga Nidra
  • 19:00 - 20:00Dinner
  • 20:00 - 21:00Self Study
  • 22:00Lights Off

Note: Typical daily schedule. Sundays are your days off!

Course Syllabus

What You'll Learn — Syllabus of the 200 Hour Course

Our syllabus follows the official Yoga Alliance RYS 200 structure of four Educational Categories, so every hour of your training is accounted for — 75 hours of Techniques, Training & Practice, 30 hours of Anatomy & Physiology, 30 hours of Yoga Humanities, and 50 hours of Professional Essentials, with the remaining hours devoted to our school's own emphasis, including an Ayurveda workshop and sound healing.

Techniques, Training & Practice — 75 Hours

  • Asana practice across Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini and Restorative styles, with alignment and the safe use of props (straps, blocks, bolsters).
  • Pranayama to build lung capacity, focus and energy flow — including Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana and Kapalabhati.
  • Meditation, mantra chanting and mudras for relaxation and emotional balance.
  • Yoga Nidra and shatkarma cleansing practices, and why detoxification supports clarity of mind.

Anatomy & Physiology — 30 Hours

  • How bones, muscles and joints work in yoga poses — and how to prevent injuries.
  • The nervous system, breath and the mind-body connection.
  • Biomechanics: safe movement, contraindications and adaptations for different bodies.

Yoga Humanities — 30 Hours

  • The history of yoga and the meaning of the word itself — from the Vedas to modern practice.
  • Yoga philosophy through key texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita.
  • Yogic lifestyle (dinacharya), ethics for teachers, and how philosophy applies to modern life.

Professional Essentials — 50 Hours

  • Teaching methodology: sequencing, pacing, cueing and class management for different levels.
  • Practice teaching with personal feedback — groups and one-to-one.
  • The business of teaching yoga, continuing education and your path to RYT-200 registration.
  • Final assessment: written exercises, practical asana test and a teaching demonstration.

Pure Soul Emphasis — Remaining Hours

  • Ayurveda workshop: the three doshas — Vata, Pitta, Kapha — and nutrition for energy and clarity.
  • Sound healing session and Ganga-side meditation.
Where This Course Takes You

What You'll Walk Away With

By the end of your 23 days with us, you will be able to:

  • Confidently lead a complete, well-sequenced multi-style yoga class for beginners and mixed levels.
  • Teach pranayama and guided meditation safely, with correct technique and contraindications.
  • Give clear verbal cues and safe hands-on adjustments, adapted to each student's body.
  • Explain the philosophy behind the practice — so you teach from understanding, not memorisation.
  • Receive your Pure Soul certificate after passing the assessment, and register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance USA to teach anywhere in the world.
Graduation Is Only the Beginning

Life After the Course — You're Never Alone

For us, graduation is not the end of a course — it is the beginning of a lifelong journey. Every Pure Soul graduate keeps our support for life:

01

Continue Your Journey

Career guidance whenever you need it — from finding your first teaching opportunities to building your own classes.

02

Lifelong Alumni Community

Our yoga internship program for graduates who want real teaching experience before stepping out on their own.

03

Guidance When You Need It

A lifelong alumni community — stay connected with your batch and teachers, and return for free satsangs, meditation sessions and spiritual gatherings whenever you visit Rishikesh.

04

Next Step 04

Continue your path with our 300-hour advanced training, completing your journey to RYT-500.

Your teachers remain with you long after the final class.

What Does The Course Fee Include?

  • 23 Days of Accommodation
  • Three Nutritious Vegetarian Meals Daily
  • Yoga Material & Course Manual
  • Cleansing Kit
  • Ayurveda Session
  • Sound Healing Session
  • 24-Hour Reception & Water Supply
  • Free Wi-Fi Access
  • CCTV Surveillance Throughout the Premises
  • Access to the Ganga for Meditation
  • 200 Hour YTT Certification on Completion

What Is Not Included

  • International and Domestic Airfare
  • Visa Fees
  • Airport or Local Transportation (pickup from Dehradun Airport can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Accommodation Before or After the Course Dates
  • Personal Expenses (Laundry, Phone Bills, Extra Meals)
  • Medical Expenses

What to Bring

  • White clothes for the opening and closing ceremony
  • Comfortable, breathable yoga clothes
  • Yoga mat - we provide one, though most students prefer their own
  • Flip-flops or sandals for moving around the school
  • Passport and visa documents
  • Personal medication, if needed
  • Toiletries, sunscreen, and insect repellent
  • A good water bottle to stay hydrated all day
  • A light shawl for meditation sessions
  • A journal - something about this place makes people want to write
  • A warm layer for early mornings, especially November to February
  • Earplugs if you are a light sleeper
Accommodation and Food

Accommodation & Food During the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

At Pure Soul Yoga School, we believe that a peaceful surrounding and nourishing food are not just for our comfort, but they also set an important foundation for a true yogic journey. We know many international students worry about food and water in India — so all our meals are prepared fresh in a hygienic kitchen, filtered drinking water is available around the clock, and our cooks keep the spices gentle for sensitive stomachs. If you have any dietary needs, tell us in advance and we will happily accommodate them.

Comfortable yoga accommodation room at Pure Soul Yoga School
Comfortable yoga accommodation room at Pure Soul Yoga School
Comfortable yoga accommodation room at Pure Soul Yoga School
Comfortable yoga accommodation room at Pure Soul Yoga School
Accommodation iconAccommodation
  • Private or shared rooms to match your comfort and lifestyle.
  • Attached bathrooms with hot & cold water in every room.
  • Peaceful mornings with nature sounds and Himalayan breeze.
  • Free Wi-Fi available in all rooms.
Food iconSattvic Food
  • Fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Wholegrains and plant-based proteins.
  • Herbal teas and detoxifying drinks
Vegetarian meal served at Pure Soul Yoga School
Vegetarian meal served at Pure Soul Yoga School
Vegetarian meal served at Pure Soul Yoga School
Vegetarian meal served at Pure Soul Yoga School

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Eligibility

Who Can Join & What You Need — 200 Hour YTT Rishikesh

Whether you're completely new to yoga or ready to deepen years of practice, this residential training is open to everyone with a sincere interest in yoga — beginners building a strong base, aspiring teachers, and practitioners polishing their skills. Here is all you need:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • No prior yoga experience or certification is required — a genuine interest is enough.
  • A basic level of fitness for daily practice. If you have any serious health condition, consult your doctor before joining.
  • A willingness to explore the yogic lifestyle for a fulfilling experience.
  • Working knowledge of English, since all classes are taught in English.
Course Styles

Yoga Styles You'll Learn In The 200 Hour Course

Each of the five styles you study offers a different doorway into the same practice — building physical vitality, mental clarity and spiritual awareness, and giving you a broad foundation to teach from.

Hatha Yoga

Often called the mother of all yoga styles, Hatha is the base of almost every other practice. You learn to balance body and mind through postures, breathing and relaxation — the perfect gateway for anyone starting their teaching journey.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

A dynamic style that links breath with movement in a continuous, flowing sequence. Each movement is coordinated with inhalation and exhalation, strengthening the body, calming the mind, and giving you a framework for leading moving meditation.

Yin Yoga

A gentle, slow-paced practice where poses are held for several minutes to reach the deeper connective tissues. Yin builds flexibility, mental clarity and self-awareness — a beautiful counterbalance to dynamic styles.

Kundalini Yoga

Practices that combine asana, breath, mantra and mudra to awaken the energy at the base of the spine and guide it through the chakras — releasing suppressed emotion and opening higher states of awareness.

Restorative Yoga

Fully supported, deeply relaxing postures using props. You learn to create a safe space that guides students into true rest — an essential skill for every modern teacher.

The story of us

Why Pure Soul Yoga School for Your 200 Hour Training?

At Pure Soul you don't just become a certified teacher — you are nurtured as a guide, healer and lifelong student. Here's why students from around the world choose us:

  • A Yoga Alliance-registered school (RYS 200 & 300, RCYS, RPYS) — your certificate is recognised worldwide.
  • Serving since 2019, we have guided 5,000+ students from yoga enthusiasts into confident teachers.
  • Small batches of maximum 20 students — real attention, honest feedback, real progress.
  • Real teaching practice from week one: interactive sessions, posture adjustment and alignment training so you can confidently lead your own classes.
  • A warm international community — friendships and a support network that last long after the course.
  • Rishikesh itself: on your free Sundays, explore the temples, mountains and the flowing peace of Mother Ganga.
Students and teachers at Pure Soul's 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh
Plan Your Training

Upcoming Batches & Course Fees

Available BatchesAll Around the Year
Course Starts7th of Every Month
Course Ends30th of Every Month
Course LanguageEnglish
Private Room - International
$1,350
Private Room - Indian
₹ 72,000
Shared Room - International
$1,200
Shared Room - Indian
₹ 55,000

Secure your seat with 20% Advance Deposit (Non-Refundable), remaining balance payable on arrival.

Visa & Travel Help

  • We provide a visa invitation letter on request to support your Indian visa application.
  • Fly into Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport — about a 40-minute drive from the school. Airport pickup can be arranged at extra cost; just ask when you book.
  • The most pleasant months in Rishikesh are September to November and February to April. Winters (December–January) are cool, summers (May–June) are hot, and July–August brings the monsoon.
Our Teachers

Meet our Yoga Teachers

Priya Negi — Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacherLearn More
Priya NegiAshtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Suraj Chaudhary — Hatha Yoga & Pranayama teacherLearn More
Suraj ChaudharyHatha Yoga & Pranayama
Rahul Sharma — Indian Classical Music teacherLearn More
Rahul SharmaIndian Classical Music
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Student Stories

What Our Students Say

I completed the 200 hours yoga teachers course at Pure Soul Yoga School. It was a truly amazing and transformative experience. The classes are very well organized and the knowledge shared by the teachers is priceless, very profound and comprehensive — covering all aspects of yoga from philosophy to asanas, pranayama and meditation. The teachers supported me to gain the confidence to teach yoga and continue learning myself. More than half of our group were local Indian students, which helped so much to dive into the culture and made this experience very unique.
Pure Soul Graduate200 Hour YTT Graduate
200hr YTT completed at Pure Soul Yoga School! I am very happy and grateful to have found this wonderful school, where human values and tradition are respected. The teachers share their wisdom with passion; the school is very well organised, and the staff has always been supportive and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and clean, the food is always plentiful and well-prepared. I highly recommend it and would return — it is a unique and sacred experience.
Pure Soul Graduate200 Hour YTT Graduate
I joined the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training batch in January 2026, and it was truly an awesome experience. From the moment I arrived, the place felt like a second home. The management team was extremely supportive and well-organized, the food was prepared with utmost care and love, and the teachers were highly knowledgeable and experienced. What stood out most was the care given to students — any medical issue was addressed immediately by the school, which made me feel safe and well looked after. I am truly grateful for everything I learned and experienced here. 🙏
Pure Soul Graduate200 Hour YTT Graduate — January 2026 batch
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions -
200 Hour YTTC Rishikesh

How much does the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh cost?

The course fee is $1,200 (shared room) or $1,350 (private room) for international students, and ₹55,000 (shared) or ₹72,000 (private) for Indian students. The fee includes 23 days of accommodation, three vegetarian meals daily, course materials and certification. You reserve your seat with a 20% deposit.

Is the 200-hour YTT recognised by Yoga Alliance internationally?

Yes, the 200-hour yoga teacher training is delivered by a school registered with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200), enabling students to register as RYT-200 and teach yoga worldwide.

Is prior yoga experience required to join the course?

No prior experience is required to join the 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. The course is designed to take you from your current level — beginner or experienced — to confident teaching.

How many students are in each batch?

We keep batches small — a maximum of 20 students — so every student receives personal attention, individual feedback and hands-on adjustment from our teachers.

Prerequisites and policies

Prerequisites

Preparation is the foundation of a life-changing yoga journey. Before joining any of our courses or retreats, please keep the following in mind:

  • Be self-motivated and self-disciplined to fully enjoy the course.
  • Progress comes from consistency, so every student is expected to follow the course guidelines closely to get the most out of their training.
  • To help you stay focused and energized, meat, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are not permitted for the duration of the course.
  • Any violation of school rules may result in immediate dismissal from the course.
Student Code of Conduct

To keep the learning environment safe, respectful, and focused, all students are asked to follow these guidelines:

  • Maintain a clean and healthy lifestyle throughout your stay.
  • Alcohol, smoking, and other stimulants are strictly prohibited.
  • Planning to fast on a given day? Just let the kitchen chief know in advance so we can avoid food waste.
  • Treat teachers, fellow students, and staff with respect at all times.
  • Arrive on time for all classes, workshops, and sessions — punctuality helps everyone learn better.
  • Any books, maps, or resources borrowed from the school should be returned in good condition before you leave.
  • Student housing is reserved for enrolled students only; friends and relatives are not permitted to stay.
  • Full attendance is required for all scheduled classes and activities to gain the complete benefit of the training.
Refund Policy

An advance payment of 20% of the total course fee is required to confirm your booking. This amount is non-refundable; however, it can be adjusted toward a future date for the same program (within 12 months of your original start month). It cannot be adjusted or used in any other way.

  • Cancellations are accepted, but the advance deposit will not be refunded.
  • There's no separate cancellation fee — simply inform the school via email if you need to cancel.
  • If you're unable to attend for any reason, your deposit stays valid for the same program for up to 12 months from your original start date.
  • Please note: course dates can be changed only once.
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