Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh: Transform Your Life

Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram is one of the classical Yoga Teacher Training Ashram in Rishikesh, India, established in 1999 by world-famous Swami Yogananda Maharaj Ji (who achieved Maha Samadhi on 3rd January 2015, aged 106 years old). We are located in one of India’s most spiritually rejuvenating places, Rishikesh, situated at the foothills of the majestic Himalayas and along the banks of the Holy River Ganges. Yogi Dinesh Ji is a long-term student of Swami Yogananda Ji and the Director of the Ashram with an E-RYT 500 qualification from Yoga Alliance USA. Om Shanti Om Ashram is a Registered Yoga Ashram certified by RYS 200, 300 & 500 with internationally recognized Yoga Alliance USA, with professional team teachers who are very keen to share their knowledge. Our goal is to cultivate and nurture students in holistic teaching of traditional practices, enabling them to understand the essence of the authentic life of Yoga through our well-trained trainers. Our Yoga Teacher Training courses in Rishikesh will enlighten you with knowledge about this ancient art and science, and rejuvenate your mind and soul in the peaceful lap of the Himalayas. With a wide range of courses for Yoga Teacher Training to choose from, you can enroll with us and learn at the pace you want at very affordable prices.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, our certified Yoga Teacher Training courses - including the 200hrs YTTC in Rishikesh, India , 300hrs YTTC in Rishikesh, India , and 500hrs YTTC in Rishikesh, India - are meticulously designed to meet your needs. These programs provide a comprehensive education in yoga philosophy, anatomy, asana practice, pranayama, meditation, and teaching methodologies.The 200hrs YTTC is perfect for beginners, building a solid foundation in traditional yoga practices. The 300hrs YTTC is an advanced program that refines your skills and introduces new techniques. The 500hrs YTTC combines both levels, transforming you into a confident and professional certified yoga instructor.

As a leading Yoga school in Rishikesh, Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram is registered with Yoga Alliance, USA, ensuring global standards in all its courses. Upon completion, you’ll earn an internationally recognized Yoga Teacher Training certification, qualifying you as an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) and opening doors to countless teaching opportunities worldwide. Apart from teacher training courses, we also offer immersive Yoga Retreats in Rishikesh, designed to rejuvenate your body and soul. Escape the hustle of daily life and embrace a lifestyle enriched with yoga, meditation, and spiritual learning.

Our Curriculum Shapes Knowledgeable, Skilled, & Compassionate Yoga Teachers Who Transform Lives

• Hatha, Vinyasa Yoga - An in depth study of all of the asanas/poses within these styles and taught how to practice them in correct ways.
• Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga - This Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series literally means yoga therapy. This when practiced regularly heals all sickness and purifies your body in preparation for deeper advance Yogic practice. Ashtanga means 8 limbs of body and Vinyasa means breathing and movement system. For each movement, there is one breath. The purpose of vinyasa is for internal cleansing. Breathing and moving together while performing asanas makes the blood hot thus improve the circulation.
• Pranayama - Ancient breathing techniques, used in preparation for meditation. This is a vital aspect of yoga practice. It will improve the respiratory system and purify the body and mind. There will be an introduction to the topic followed by sitting postures, Mudras (yoga gestures which affect energy flow) and yoga bandhas, which is a way of improving lung capacity.
• Dhyana (meditation) - By practicing meditation you will be attempting to reach a state of self-realisation (Samadhi). This will aid in gaining tranquility of emotions, physical and mental being.
• Yoga philosophy (Darshana) - This essential ancient information is key for you to earn yogic strength. You will be taught history and ethics of yoga, Indian culture, kundalini and much more.
• Physiology & Anatomy (Sarir Vijnan) - Learning and understanding the physical bodily functions will help prevent injury before, during and after practice. The types of yoga anatomy are both physical and spiritual. This will include the study of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems. Also organs and Chakras. The anatomy studies will teach how the body is affected by Asanas - skeletal, muscular and joint movements.
• Teaching practice and Methodology - You will learn how to be able to carry out demonstrations, correct alignment and instruct other students by performing in front of your peers and yoga teachers on the course. Being able to create peace and positivity will be key to ensuring your students have a transformative and enjoyable experience with you.
• Mantra Chanting - Each of the chants will have a unique meaning and will use the sacred sound vibrations in a spiritual way creating a clear and focused mind.
• Osho Meditation - Osho meditation is a modern approach to mindfulness that blends traditional techniques with active, dynamic movements. Developed by the spiritual teacher Osho, it emphasizes physical activity like shaking, dancing, or deep breathing to release tension and prepare the mind for silence. These meditations are often practiced in stages and are designed to help individuals break free from mental conditioning, leading to a state of deep awareness and inner peace.
• Yoga Nidra - Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided meditation technique that brings the body into a deep state of relaxation while maintaining awareness. Practiced lying down, it leads the practitioner through a series of body scans and visualizations, allowing deep physical, mental, and emotional rest. Yoga Nidra is known to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and promote overall well-being by tapping into the subconscious mind.e.
• Yin Yoga - Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, incorporating principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time. The sequences of postures are meant to stimulate the channels of the subtle body increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner self.
• Restorative Yoga - Restorative Yoga is the practice of particular asanas, in which each asana held for longer than in conventional classes, often with the support of props such as folded blankets, bolster, cushion, wall in order to relax the body and remove stress.
• Sukshma Vyayama - Sukshma is a Sanskrit word meaning "subtle".The presence of sukshma is felt, but not seen. Sukshma yoga is an excellent relaxation technique that promotes and activate our pranic body. It is a form of yoga comprising of subtle exercises that are simple to practice yet highly effective.
• Laughter Yoga - Laughter yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It is usually done in groups, with eye contact and lots of playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter.
• Sound Healing - Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses vibrations from instruments like singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks, and the human voice to restore balance and harmony in the body and mind. Based on the idea that sound frequencies can influence our physical and emotional state, this practice promotes deep relaxation, stress relief, and energetic alignment. It is often used in meditation sessions, yoga classes, and holistic healing therapies.