200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Kailasa Yoga, your destination for Yoga Teacher Training, offers Yoga Teacher Training RYT-200 hrs. The 200-hrs yoga learning program is to help you become a confident and skilled yoga trainer and teacher rooted in the traditional teachings of yoga.

We at Kailasa Yoga believe that yoga is a way of life. So, our basic program, the RYT-200 hrs program, also focuses on teaching the eight limbs of yoga, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, and philosophy. We have a team of experienced and certified yoga teachers to guide those who wish to learn through the program and provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to deepen your practice, which will help you share it with others. Our yoga practice curriculum is according to the Yoga Alliance standards to ensure our trained practitioners are recognized as qualified yoga teachers worldwide.

Essential Details

About The Environment and Culture

At Kailasa Yoga School

At Kailasa Yoga, our aim is to provide you with the most authentic yoga experience, ever. We try to provide all our students with a holistic learning environment, facilitating their development from a beginner to an advanced practitioner. We have the proper understanding of what it takes to train students in an experiential subject or science, like Yoga. The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh organized at Kailasa Yoga is the most sought after program today.

We are a Registered Yoga School under Yoga Alliance and also have the right environment, to help you grow personally and also as a yoga teacher. We offer traditional values to all our yoga students, while designing the course curriculum based on the modern needs. We make yoga teacher training available to everyone, irrespective of their background and religion. Our professionally designed yoga courses will help you to delve deeper into the yogic arena.

Why Choose Kailasa Yoga

Why is Kailasa Yoga considered the top choice for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

We are located in holy Rishikesh which is the ideal choice for all yoga enthusiasts and practitioners, who want to enhance their self-practice and also learn professional yoga. You will be able to find the answer to all your questions about life and existence, only in Rishikesh. Training with us will give you a comprehensive overview of traditional as well as modern yogic practices.

We have kept the ancient teaching techniques in yoga handy, while making the same accessible to all. Our teachers make sure to explain everything in detail, so that you leave only after imbibing the true qualities of yoga. We emphasize the concept of discipline in our courses and help you to connect with your inner soul. Rishikesh is a very popular destination, where you will find a natural topography, unavailable elsewhere.

Exciting adventures await you at Rishikesh, where we have designed the program, fitting in excursions as well. You will be able to thrive on healthy and nutritious food, made by the best chefs at the school-ashram. You will be able to gain complete knowledge of the yogic sciences, which is not just limited to the knowledge of asanas, but pranayama, meditation, and more.

Course Date	Shared Room	Private Room
1st To 25th June 2025	$1106	$1630
1st To 25th July 2025	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Aug 2025	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Sep 2025	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Oct 2025	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Nov 2025	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Dec 2025	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Jan 2026	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Feb 2026	$1106	$1630
1st to 25th Mar 2026	$1106	$1630

Accommodation

The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a residential course based at the ashram, which also includes accommodation and fooding. You can book dormitories, single rooms, or double rooms, based on your needs. All our rooms have the basic amenities, as suitable for a yoga student. From clean bed linen and pillows, to running water in the attached bathrooms, hygiene is taken very seriously at Kailasa Yoga.

Some of the inclusions in the single rooms and double-sharing rooms are:

Food

We offer Sattvic meals thrice a day which goes well with yoga practice and meditation. Our management will ensure that you eat light and feel healthy, throughout the yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. If you have any special dietary requirements like vegan meals or diabetic meals, you can inform us prior to your arrival, so that we can make all necessary arrangements.

Syllabus

Curriculum For 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Mantra

Mantra is a set of words that consist of specific sounds, vibrations received by ancient yogis, and seers which offer a powerful physical, mental and spiritual benefit. There are many kinds of Mantras available for different purposes. You will be learning;

Art and science of Mantra
Mantra and its power
How mantra is made
The misconception that mantra is a religious chant
Sound vibration

Mantra Chanting

You will learn a number of mantras which will take you on the inner journey. They promote healing, vibrations within the body and still the mind, such as:

To name a few:

Om
Shiva Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
Kundalini Mantra

The mantras are there to bring you to the present – they are not steeped in religion, only a spiritual connection – connecting to the divine sounds of the universe

Hatha Yoga

World Peace Yoga School teaches the traditional ancient style of Hatha Yoga that has been practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. At our school, you practice according to your strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to attain perfect health and peace of mind. Here is the list of asana series that will be practiced;

Pavan Muktasana series 1 (15 practices)
Pavan Muktasana series – 2 (10 practices)
Pavan muktasana series – 3(10 practices)
Centering postures series(5 practices)
Surya Namaskar (12 asana series)
Chandra Namaskar (12 Asana Series)
Standing postures series(10 practices)
Kneeling postures series(5 practices)
Sitting Postures series(10 practices)
Forward bending postures series(5 practices)
Backward bending postures series(5 practices)
Supine postures series(6 practices)
Prone Postures series (5 practices)
Fire Series series(5 practices)
Inversions series(5 practices)
Twisting postures series(5 practices)
Balancing Postures series(5 practices)
Relaxing Posture series(5 practices)
Meditative Asana Series(5 practices)

Note: In total, you will learn 140 Yoga Exercises

The theory is just as important as practicing. Without proper understanding, you cannot do well. Our teachers will teach a base of understanding why, how, when, and what you need to do in an asana class. You must be self-motivated to go deeper into the postures. Here are the some of the theories you will be learning;

Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
Ancient Scriptures of Hatha Yoga
Aim and Objectives of Hatha Yoga
Yoga as a Therapy
Yoga as Balancing
How Hatha Yoga Is Connected to Your Chakras, Nadis, Kundalini, and Your Subtle Body

Ashtanga Yoga

In the 20th century, K.pattabhi Jois has developed a modern-day form of classical Indian Yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form which is energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements.

The first series is taught in our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. You will learn all asanas systematically and all the details are in Ashtanga Manual that you will receive.

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
History of Ashtanga Yoga
Awakening the Fire Within
The Breath of Life
Prana
A Chakra Contemplation
Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Practice of K.Pattabhi Jois
How to Do Bandha in Ashtanga
Drishti- Focusing the Attention During Movements
Cleansing and Purification
Creating A Sacred Place
The Challenging Asanas
Proper Use of Props and Yoga Instruments
Sun Salutation A & B (week 1)
Standing Asana Series (week 2)
Sitting Asana Series (Week 3)
Finishing Asana Series (Week 3)
Teaching Practices (Traditional&Mysore Style- Week 4)
pādāṅguṣṭāsana – Big toes Posture
pāda hastāsana – Hand under foot posture
utthita trikoṇāsana (A+B) Triangle posture
utthita pārśvakonāsana (A+B)- Extended side angle pose
prasārita pādottānāsana (A,B,C,D)- Intense wide leg stretch
pārśvottānāsana – intense side stretch posture
utthita hasta pādāṅguṣṭāsana- hand to big toe posture
ardha baddha padmottānāsana – half bound lotus forward bend
utkatāsana – Fierce pose
vīrabhadrāsana – Warrier pose A+B
Dandasana – Staff pose
paścimattānāsana – intense west stretch or sitting forward bend
pūrvattanāsana – Intense east stretch
ardha baddha padma paścimattānāsana- half bound lotus forward bend
tiryaṅgmukha ekapāda paścimattānāsana- Reverse the leg, one leg intense stretch
jānuśīrṣāsana – head to knee pose
marīcāsana – Sage Marichi Pose
nāvāsana – Boat pose
bhujapīḍāsana – shoulder pressure pose
kūrmāsana – tortoise pose
supta kūrmāsana – sleeping tortoise
garbha piṇḍāsana – embryo posture
kukkuṭāsana – rooster posture
baddha konāsana – bound angle pose
upaviṣṭha konāsana – Seated angle posture
supta konāsana – lying down angle posture
supta pādāṅguṣṭāsana – reclining big toe posture
ubhaya pādāṅguṣṭāsana – both big toes posture
ūrdhva mukha paścimattānāsana – upward facing full forward bend
setu bandhāsana – bridge posture

Finishing Postures

ūrdhva dhanurāsana – upward bow posture
salaṁba sarvāṅgāsana – shoulder stand posture
halāsana – plow posture
karṇa pīḍāsana – ear pressure posture
ūrdhva padmāsana – upward lotus
piṇḍāsana – Embryo posture
matsyāsana – fist posture
uttāna pādāsana – extended leg posture
cakrāsana – wheel posture
śīrṣāsana – Head stand
baddha padmāsana – sealed lotus pose
yoga mudra – sealed yoga posture
padmāsana – Lotus posture
utpluthiḥ – uprooting posture
Savasana – Coprse pose

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand Pranayama as the breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads us to health, peace, happiness, balance and awakening of kundalini.

Week 1: Building strength in your system and a step by step understanding of Pranayama.
Week 2: Move towards from beginning to a deeper understanding of Pranayama and practices.
Week 3: Move towards advancing the practices with holding the breath and breathing with chakra awareness.
Week 4: Practice teaching and move towards mastery of the breath.

Here Are The Topics You Will Be Learning For Study Of Pranayama:

What is Prana
What is Pranayama
What is breath and connection with the Prana
Importance and benefits of Pranayama
How to prepare ourselves to practice them
Ancients Texts of Breathing
General understanding
Understand all about nostrils & how to activate them
Secrets of Pranayama
Breath flow in 5 elements
Unit of Prana
Function of Prana
Three levels of Prana
Three Gunas
How does prana flow
Quality of breath
Imbalance of Prana
Retention of breath
6 Sitting positions for Pranayama practices
Breathing pattern
Prana connection with chakras and Kundalini

Beginners And Intermediate Practices

We will include the practice for over 10 prana practices which include:

NadiShodan
AnulomaViloma
Bastrika
Kapalbhati
Brahmari

Meditation/Sadhana (Dhyana)

Once you stabilize your posture through Asana, cleanse your energy through Pranayama, and control your senses through Pratyahara you will be able to focus your mind. Meditation starts with concentration practices and with our 200-hour YTTC, you will learn great techniques to master the basics by which you can develop a high-level concentration and awareness.

With this 4 week’s program, you will learn basic to intermediate levels of meditation preparations and techniques. Each day you will get a little more understanding of how to perform them and experience their benefits.

Week 1: Developing Foundation
Week 2: Developing one-pointed focus, different types of concentration techniques, and visualization exercises
Week 3: Meditation Techniques
Week 4: Chakra Awareness and Kundalini Meditation

Here Is The List Of What You Will Be Learning:-

Introduction to Meditation
History of Meditation
Preparation to Meditation
What is Meditation and what it is not
Why- How- Where- When Meditation
Philosophy of Meditation
Meditation Traditions
Meditation Scriptures
Aim and Objectives of Meditation
Sitting Positions
How to Sit Correctly
Preliminary Practices Before Practicing Meditation
Role of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Meditation
Correct Breathing in Meditation
How to Relax in Meditation
Lifestyle- Diet- Sleep- Sex- Job- Rules in Meditation

Styles Of Meditation Practices

Himalayan Meditation Practices
Nada Meditation Practices
Active Meditation Practices
Tantra&Kundalini Meditation Practices
Mantra &Kirtan Meditation Practices
How to Do Japa (recitation)
Silence Practice
Silence Meditation

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra (sleep awareness/ psychic sleep) is a journey from a conscious to a superconscious state of awareness. All animals, birds, insects, and humans sleep in the same way, and the experience of sleep also is the same. This state brings oneness and there is a great secret behind all of it. Yogi Vishnu is one of the most famous Yoga Nidra teachers. His proven techniques have been practiced for a long time by our sages. He will be the mentor and teacher, showing you how it can transform your life in a very short period of time. Yoga Nidra practices will take place every Friday.

Week 1: Basic Relaxation Practices
Week 2: Visualisation Yoga Nidra
Week 3: Chakra Awareness Yoga Nidra
Week 4: Inner Flame Yoga Nidra

You will learn the basics of Yoga Nidra.

Meaning and Purpose of Yoga Nidra
Different Schools and Traditions of Yoga Nidra
Tantric Origin of Yoga Nidra
Lifestyle and Rules for Yoga Nidra Practitioners
Benefits and Risks of Yoga Nidra
Difference Between Yoga Nidra and Meditation
Yoga Nidra Experience
Yoga Nidra and Healing
4 States of Consciousness
3 Body Awareness
Tension Relaxation

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

The body produces toxins at all times and we need to cleanse our bodies accordingly. Proper ablution, urination, cleaning nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue, and other organs are very important for good health. These are physical, mental, emotional, al, and spiritual cleansing. In the beginning, yoga practitioners should follow six practices (Sat-Karma) by which they can unblock the channels for higher experiences. With your 200-hour YTTC, you will learn these cleansing practices. You will also learn the basic theory of the following;

What is Satkarma
Benefits and Risks
Who Should and Should Not Practice It
Experiences
Preparation to Satkarma
Practices After Completing It
Nadi Cleansing

Practices that you will learn

Jiwa dhauti
Data-Dhauti
Karna-Dhauti
Rubber-net.
Jalaneti.
Kapalbhati.
Agnisara

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding one can change one’s own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of Yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by our teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in Yoga Sutra. There are hundreds of Yogic texts and we will introduce you few important ones such as; Yoga Sutra, Bhagawat Geeta, and Upanishad.

During these 4 weeks Yoga Philosophy will take you a great journey of wisdom.

Week 1. Entering to the World of Wisdom

Introduction to Indian Culture and Spiritualtiy and Himalayan Tradition
Introduction to the Ancient Scriptures of Yoga and Spirituality
Meaning and Purpose of Indian Philosophy
Introduction to 9 Major Indian Philosophy
Why Is Yoga Philosophy the Most Important Among All?
History of Yoga
Types of Yoga

Week 2: Patanjali Welcomes you- External limbs !!!

Patanjali and His Work
Introduction to Yoga Sutra Text
Eight Limbs of Yoga
Yamas & Niyamas
Philosophy of Asana & Pranayama
Science of Karma

Week 3: Inward Journey of Philosophy- Internal Limbs !!!

Philosophy of Concentration, Meditation and Samadhi
Overview of First Chapter
Overview of Second Chapter
Overview of the Third and Fourth Chapter of Patanjali
Mind and Its Control
Introduction to Bhagavat Geeta & Upanishad

Week 4: Exploring the wisdom of Yoga

Chakras
Nadi
Kundalini
Three Fold Pain
Three Bodies (Sharira)
Panchakosha
Tri-guna
Mahabhuta (Theory of Elements)

Anatomy & Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes, you will learn two types of anatomy, physical and spiritual.

Physical Anatomy

Introduction to Body and Its Structure
Body Planes
Anatomical Movements
Bones of the Skull
Cervical Vertebrae
Shoulder Girdle/ Arm Bones/ Pelvic Region
Deformities of the Spine
Lower Extremity
Tendons and Ligaments
Muscular System
Nervous System
Respiratory System

Spiritual Anatomy

Nadi (Energy Channel)
Chakras (Energy Centres)
Kundalini (Prime Energy and Souce of All Creativity)
Panchakosha (5 Layers)
Pancha Mahabhuta (5 Elements and Body Structure)
Tri-Guna (Three Attributes)

Yoga Therapy

Mudra

Mudra is a Divine gesture practiced with human hands. There are hundreds of them and they can bring miraculous changes in the body and mind with its extraordinary powers.

You Will Learn About These Powerful And Secret Mudras And Their Understanding.

The Secrets of Mudra
The Position of Elements in the Hands
The Need for Mudra
The Importance and Advantages of Mudras
Special Guidelines About Mudra
Practice/understand and experience of key Mudras – during mediation

Bandha (Energy Lock)

The whole universe is made of energy. At all times the energy is converted into matter so that we see the whole universe as what it is. Our physical body is also made of energy and it constantly works with it. With mudra channelise the energy and with bandha we control the energy and prevent it from draining. It helps us manage and maintain the energy. It also is helpful for kundalini awakening.

There are only three Bandhas according to yoga but we will teach you many preparation techniques that will help you perform the bandhas correctly.

Here is what you will learn

Meaning and Importance of Energy Lock
Why the Energy Lock and How Our Energy Gets Drained
Energy Knots and How to Open Them
Understanding the Three Chakras; Muladhara-Manipura-Visuddhi
Experience of Energy Lock
Benefits and Risks of Bandha Practices

Practices (Beginners and Intermediate Level)

Agnisar (Preparation to Uddiyana)
Vahir Kumbhaka (External Retention)
Antar Kumbhaka (Internal Rentention)
Ashwini Mudra
Vajroli Mudra
Mulabandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha

Teaching Methodology

Learning or practicing yoga is not enough to teach. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people’s lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you with;

Not to forget the sequence
Avoid injuries
Manage happiness during and after the practice
Work with all sides of Yoga and all levels
Give a meditative experience
Manage and balance the energy flow

Here is what you will learn

Proper demonstration of a Yoga practice
The proper way to instruct and guide a lesson
Proper alignment of yoga postures
Proper adjustment with/ without props
Yogic personality establishment

Alignment

Sense of alignment
Role of alignment in daily practice
How to balance prana & chakras
How alignment works in 5 koshas
Importance of Alignment
Different aspect of Alignment
To decrease the risk of injuries
Increase the movement of joints
Alignment based on body regions
Upper Limb alignment
Lower Limb alignment
Torso – Thorax – Abdomen – Pelvis Alignment
Head & neck – Alignment
Spinal alignment
Basic alignment postures
How to bring the body in comfortable
How to find balance between body and mind

Adjustment

What is the sense of yoga adjustment
What is the level of yoga adjustment
Why adjustment is needed in yoga asana
Role of adjustments in yoga asana class
Right technique of perfect adjustment
How to apply a bandha and when
Exploring the dynamics of each asana
How to adjust self adjust in a posture
How to adjust others during the class
Pre required methods of adjustment
Uses of different tools and props to achieve a peak of the posture
Body weight management during a posture
Safety rules and preparations

Evaluation & Certification

At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and according to that, you will get the certification. Your evaluation will be based on the following;

Performance during the course
Attendance
Practical asana demonstration test
Written test (Objective and subjective type)
Behavior

Our 200 hour yoga teacher training in India offers wholesome development not just for your career, but as a person as well. You are set to earn a Yoga Alliance certification, after the completion of the training. Gain the tools to become a confident yoga practitioner and teacher anywhere across the globe, after getting RYT 200 from Kailasa Yoga School. Get ready for an immersive yoga experience at our place today. The class schedule includes mantra chanting, guided meditation, and Pranayama. Thereafter, you will be engaging in asana practice. Philosophy, anatomy, physiology, and teaching pedagogy comprises the latter half.

Dr. Pradeep Yogi

Anoop Purohit

Dr. Nutan Kher

Anti - Retaliation Policy

We will not retaliate against any person for having reported or threatened to report harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or violations of our Code of Conduct or polices, or for participating in an investigation into any of the foregoing. Anyone who retaliates against a person will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

We encourage any person — including employees, non-employees, and students — who believe they have been subject to retaliation to inform a supervisor or manager.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. We encourage anyone who has been anyone who is subject to this behavior to report it to the human resources department or school management. We will do everything possible to ensure that you are not retaliated against by anyone because you have reported misconduct.

Tuition And Refund Policy Refund Policy At Kailasa Yoga School

Admission Denials

An applicant who is denied admission into the program is entitled to a full refund of all money paid by said applicant.

Cancellations After Three (3) Days but Before Program Start Date

An applicant who submits written notice of cancellation of the program more than three (3) business days after signing the training agreement, but before the program begins, is entitled to a refund of all money paid less the $50 registration fee. The refund will be paid within thirty (30) days of receiving the notice of cancellation.

Three (3) Day Cancellation

An applicant who submits written notice of cancellation within three (3) business days after signing the training agreement is entitled to a refund of all money paid. The refund will be paid within thirty (30) days of receiving the notice of cancellation.

Refunds After the Program Start Date

There will be no refunds after the start date of the program. If the applicant withdraws from the program for any reason after it starts, the applicant will be responsible for paying the full tuition, regardless of any partial payments that have been made to date.

Best yog ashram in rishikesh is kailasa yoga. All teachers are very humble and great at teaching. All staff are very good, rooms are also very neat nd clean. It feels like second home. If you want to do any yoga teacher training course or degree don’t think too much just go for it bcz they charge less and give facilities more.

I have done my 200 hrs TTC from Kailasa Yoga and it’s is the best decision ever that I had choosen the Kailasa Yoga for doing my course and during this journey of yoga i had best of the teachers and faculty there. Teachers are exceptionally talented in their niche and very supportive. They had best services like accommodation, food , staying and everything. Best and positive learning environment.

I had a great experience during my 200h Ttc course in kailasa yoga. We had a great group from people from all over the world and made some good friends. I learned so many things, my strength, flexibility and technique improved a lot throughout the daily practice and now i feel more confident and ready to teach! What makes this school standing out is the knowledgeable and professional teachers with many years of experience.

How can I get the Visa?

You can easily come on a Tourist visa for the course. Online mode of application is the norm today, and you can get the visa in a week to a month’s time. On the other hand, you can also visit the Indian Embassy at your location for the offline visa.

Is the 200 hour yoga teacher training in India enough to become a yoga teacher

Yes, it is the minimum qualification, which you require to teach at any Yoga Alliance accredited school.

How many day’s course is it?

It is spread across four weeks.

How can I get RYT 200 certification?

After the completion of the course, you need to take the final assessment to get the completion certificate. After that, you have to apply for RYT 200 individually, on the Yoga Alliance website to get the certificate.

Can I open my own school after the course?

Yes, you can open your school after the course.