300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Overview Course Dates & Fees Eligibility Certification Syllabus Daily Schedule Yoga Faculty Why Rishikesh Yogpeeth? FAQs
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program is offered as a continuation of the 200-Hour YTT. Whether you have completed your 200-Hour training at our yoga school in Rishikesh or at any other Yoga Alliance-certified school, you are welcome to enrol in our 300-Hour YTT.
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for the RYT 500 certification, helping you kickstart your career as an advanced, certified yoga teacher. We also assist you in obtaining a certificate issued by the University in India (HNBGU) at an additional cost. This is a certificate in yoga recognized by the Government of India.
If you’re a beginner wondering how many hours you need for yoga teacher training, know that the RYT 200 hr can help you begin your career as a yoga teacher, however, to transcend the boundaries, excel in what you do, or simply uplift your yoga education, you need to join 300 hour YTT. Check out the 300-hour yoga training program details:
| Course Name | 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training |
| Level | Intermediate to Advance |
| Yoga Style | Hatha Yoga |
| Duration | 4 Weeks |
| Module | Residential with Meals |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Venue | Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram |
| Location | Rishikesh |
| Course Fee | Twin Shared Room - $ 2500 USD Private Room - $ 3200 USD |
| Certification | RYT 500 Yoga Alliance HNBGU Certification (Optional) |
| Course Material | Basic items such as books, stationery, yoga mats, block, straps etc, are provided by the institution. |
| Excursions | On off days, activities like trekking, river rafting, local sightseeing, etc, can be booked for the students at their expense (subject to availability and weather conditions) |
Schedule & Fee
- 21 Sep - 19 Oct 2025*
- 14 Nov - 12 Dec 2025
- 07 Jan - 04 Feb 2026
- 01 Mar - 30 Mar 2026
- 23 Apr - 22 May 2026
- 15 Jun - 14 Jul 2026
* Booking for this course is currently closed as all spots have been filled. However, openings may become available if there are cancellations. For the latest updates, please contact our support team.
Course Fees Inclusion
- For international students, the fee is in US dollars
- Accommodation single or twin-shared
- Three vegetarian meals a day
- Course material, basic stationery, yoga mat, blocks, straps, etc
- One full-body Ayurvedic massage
- Excursions on days off like trekking, river rafting, local sightseeing etc, subject to availability and weather conditions can be booked for the students at their expense
Twin Shared Room
- Two Single Beds
- Shower / AC / Hot Water / Wi-Fi
Private Room
- One Double Bed
- Shower / AC / Hot Water / Wi-Fi
Note: All deposits are non-refundable and you’re required to make an initial deposit of $ 400 USD at the time of booking. The validity of the deposit can be extended in any special circumstances and on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility Criteria for 300-Hour Yoga TTC
- Prerequisite: Completion of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course from a recognized RYS.
- Language Proficiency: A reasonable level of competency in the English language, both written and verbal can result in effective learning.
- Age Requirement: While we don’t have a maximum age limit, we accept applications from participants who are older than 18 years.
Remember, Rishikesh Yogpeeth reserves the right to cancel a student's enrolment if deemed unsuitable for the program. In some instances, deferral to a future course without additional fees may be offered.
Yoga Certification Course in Rishikesh
Rishikesh Yogpeeth, a registered yoga school (RYS) offers two certificates of yoga training courses.
- RYT 500 Yoga Alliance Certification:
Students who complete 300 hour of yoga training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 500, an internationally recognized yoga certification & designation. - Yoga Certification recognized by the Government of India:
After completing the course our students can also get a certificate issued by an Indian university (HNBGU) which is recognized by the government of India.
Rishikesh Yogpeeth offers hatha yoga teacher training in India that include:
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
- 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
- 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
We at Rishikesh Yogpeeth aim at providing you with a professional yoga education that will allow you to teach yoga professionally. Once you complete your course, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 or RY 500 as per your qualification.
Evaluation
- Assessments will be based on written as well as practical evaluations.
- Student's conduct will be a part of the assessment criterion.
- 90% attendance is compulsory for course evaluation.
The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India: Course Curriculum
Here’s what to expect during the 300 Hr Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Rishikesh Yogpeeth is a 300 Hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance. Our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training adheres to the Yoga Alliance "RYT 300" standards. The curriculum also meets the requirements for an optional Government of India-recognised one-month "Certificate Course in Yoga" in affiliation with HNBGU.
Our thoughtfully designed syllabus enables you to become a knowledgeable teacher and active contributor to the Yoga community, ensuring quality results for you and your future students. Check out the details below:
Our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh delves into the evolution of asana, from traditional Hatha postures to dynamic alignment-based and vinyasa flow styles.
We blend the therapeutic foundations of Hatha Yoga with contemporary techniques, preparing your body and mind for deeper states of meditation. You'll also learn the Sanskrit names, benefits, and contraindications of asanas, enriching your understanding.
Your asana practice will include:
- Diverse Sun Salutations for heat and stamina.
- Inversions to build courage and shift perspective.
- Restorative poses for profound relaxation.
- Introduction to Pranayama and Bandhas (energy locks).
- Exploration of various styles (based on teacher discretion): Iyengar & Ashtanga
While yoga's ancient wisdom has stood the test of time, modern science now concretely validates its profound health and wellness benefits. Our 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training integrates in-depth anatomy and physiology, giving you clear, precise insight into how yoga impacts the human body:
We help you understand how yoga postures enhance strength, balance, and flexibility. We also guide you towards safe stretches and controlled movements, preventing injury and promoting joint health.
We let you explore the science behind breathing exercises (Pranayama) and their remarkable stress-relieving effects. You'll gain knowledge to teach techniques that improve lung capacity and efficiency.
With us, you can discover how yoga effectively soothes the nervous system, promoting the "rest and digest" response. Understand its role in reducing inflammation and boosting the body's natural disease resistance.
Our in-depth anatomy classes empower you to comprehend exactly which poses and practices nurture different areas of the body. You'll learn to safely adapt practices based on individual student needs and health conditions, ensuring proper alignment and avoiding contraindicated postures.
One of the significant benefits of our 300 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, is that it will provide you with a compass for life. On its completion, you will be able to explore life's profound questions, discover your own answers, and gain a new perspective for your practice and teaching. Keep reading to understand what’s included in our 300 hr ytt’s philosophy sessions:
- Yoga's Historical Roots: Tracing the ancient origins and evolutionary development of yoga.
- Indian Philosophical Foundations: An introduction to fundamental concepts from classical Indian philosophy.
- Deep Dive into Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Detailed study of the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga) – Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi – providing a comprehensive framework for ethical living, mental discipline, and spiritual growth.
- Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita: Discuss core themes of duty (Dharma), selfless action (Karma Yoga), devotion (Bhakti Yoga), and knowledge (Jnana Yoga), offering practical insights for living a yogic life in the modern world. Also, explore the timeless wisdom of this sacred scripture, a conversation between Arjuna and Lord Krishna. In addition,
At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training provides comprehensive, step-by-step pranayama sessions. You will not only personally embody these ancient breathing techniques through structured exercises that optimise your health on all levels but also gain the pedagogical skills to confidently teach them. Through our Pranayama curriculum, you will:
Experience and learn to teach techniques that strengthen the respiratory system, boosting your own vitality and enabling you to guide others.
Cultivate inner peace for yourself and master methods to help your students calm their nervous system.
Sharpen your own focus, then learn to guide others toward enhanced mental acuity.
Purify your own energetic body, and gain the understanding to explain and lead students through practices for balanced energy flow.
Explore deeper states of awareness and inner connection, acquiring the tools to introduce these profound concepts to your students.
Foster a seamless connection between your physical and mental states, preparing you to effectively teach this integration to others.
By mastering these potent practices, you will consciously direct prana, transforming your well-being, deepening your yogic journey, and gaining the expertise to share this ancient wisdom with clarity and confidence as a certified yoga teacher.
Mantra practice connects to the science of sound, rhythm, and its relationship to silence and consciousness. At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, our yoga teachers help trainees experience mantras and then integrate these into their teachings. Some of the key aspects of our mantra sessions include:
- Practicing mantras with proper voice modulations
- Using seed sounds to awaken human organism aspects
- Chanting meaningful mantras focused on transformation
- Linking mantra, rhythm, and conscious silence
- Applying mantra practice to concentrate and liberate the mind
- Uncovering inner power through vocal resonance
At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training provides immersive meditation teachings, offering tools and techniques to master this inner art under expert guidance.
This practice trains concentration and equanimity, ultimately enhancing both your personal journey and your ability to effectively teach meditation to others.
- Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal): Techniques to turn awareness inward.
- Antar Mouna (Inner Silence): Cultivating stillness within.
- Trataka (Candle-Gazing): Focus and concentration practice.
- Mandala Manifestation: Using visual aids for meditative depth.
- Samadhi Experience: Exploring profound states of meditative absorption.
- Chakra Understanding: Understanding of energy centers.
- Trauma Release: Using meditation for healing and emotional liberation.
Daily Activities Covered In Our 300-Hour Yoga Training
At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, we don’t just teach you the nuances of yoga, but also teach you the importance of discipline in day-to-day life, helping you cultivate a balanced and purposeful lifestyle both on and off the mat. Here’s what the whole day looks like to our 300 hr yoga teacher training participants.
| Time | Activity |
5:45 am |
Wake Up "Bell Rings" |
6:15 am - 6:30 am |
Shakarma (Yogic Cleansing) |
6:30 am - 6:45 am |
Mantra (Spiritual Vibration) |
6:45 am - 7:00 am |
Pranayama Practice |
7:15 am - 8:45 am |
Asana Practice |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Breakfast |
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Swadhyaya (Self-Study) |
11:30 am - 01:00 pm |
Yoga Workshop |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Lunch |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology |
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm |
Yogadarshan (Yoga Philosophy) |
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Asana Practice |
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm |
Dharna & Dhayana |
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm |
Meditation |
Note: Daily schedule is subject to change at teacher's discretion.
Weekly Shatkarma Schedule- Jalneti - Everyday
- Rubber/Sutraneti - 7th Day
- Kunjal - 14th Day
Yoga Faculty - Our Team of Yoga Teachers in India
We have some of the best yoga teachers in India as our faculty. They receive additional in-house training along with their existing qualifications in yoga. Rishikesh Yogpeeth has high standards of yoga education, which are in line with the Yoga Alliance syllabus. All of our teachers are required to meet these high standards.
In an effort to provide our students a comprehensive and integrated learning experience, 3 to 4 experienced yoga instructors are assigned to each Yoga Teacher Training batch to specialize in different aspects of yoga, including asana as well as the other seven limbs of the Patanjali Yogsutra.
Our team of yoga teachers includes a lead trainer with an E-RYT designation and a few thousand hours of experience teaching.
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19+ Years of Experience | 15,000+ Students | Globally Recognised in 120+ Countries
Why Choose Rishikesh Yogpeeth for 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
Rishikesh Yogpeeth offers highly immersive 4 weeks, fully residential 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in the heart of the Himalayas. With over 19+ years of experience in providing exceptional yoga education, we offer an advanced curriculum for 200-hour graduates seeking deeper knowledge and practice. For those new to yoga, we recommend to explore our comprehensive 7-weeks 200+300 Hour/500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training path.
Check out the reasons below to know why Rishikesh Yogpeeth is the ideal choice for your 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training:
Trusted Legacy
Benefit from our 19+ years of experience in providing high-quality and transformative yoga teacher training. We’ve participants coming from every corner of the world, establishing us as a global hub for yogic wisdom.
Dual Certification Advantage
Besides helping you obtain the 500 Hour RYT from the Yoga Alliance, we provide you with an option to receive the added value of an Indian government-recognized certificate from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, India (HNBGU).
Tranquil Himalayan Location
Situated in the heart of the Himalayan Mountains, our yoga ashram is far from the hustle of the city area. This tranquil, nature-filled setting is optimum for a deeper dive into the yogic lifestyle.
Expert Guidance
Wondering what to expect during 300-hour Yoga teacher training in Rishikesh? We bring to you the expertise and experience of our trained faculty and RYT lead trainers to help you gain mastery in yogic education.
Authentic Ashram Immersion
If you’re someone who is looking for a fully residential program fostering yogic discipline and lifestyle, Rishikesh Yogpeeth can be the perfect destination.
Nourishing Yogic Diet
A good yogic diet isn’t just required for good health, but also for promoting clarity of mind. Our main idea behind offering vegetarian meals to students is to promote the philosophy of “Ahimsa,” where you relish nutritious and tasty meals without harming others.
Begin your transformative 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikesh Yogpeeth and join a lineage of graduates making a meaningful difference across the globe deeply rooted in authentic yogic wisdom.
Rishikesh Yogpeeth has established itself as One of the Best Yoga Teacher Training in India and trained more than 10,000 yoga students from over 120 countries in the past 20 years.
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training FAQs
Absolutely, yes. For those who have completed their 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, the 300-hour course is a profound next step. It's an immersive journey designed to significantly deepen your personal practice, refine your teaching methodology, and introduce you to advanced yogic techniques, philosophy, anatomy, and meditation practices. This advanced certification from Rishikesh Yogpeeth truly elevates your professional standing and allows you to teach with greater confidence and understanding, serving a wider range of students.
As a beginner, you can register for the 200-hour YTT whose costs range between $ 2100 USD and $ 2750 USD.
To elevate your learning, you can enrol in the 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh whose costs start from $ 2500 USD to $ 3200 USD.
While the "best" yoga teacher training ultimately depends on individual goals and preferences, Rishikesh, as the spiritual birthplace and Yoga Capital of the world, offers many reputable schools. Rishikesh Yogpeeth, with over 19+ years of dedicated experience and more than 15,000 graduates from 120+ countries, stands out as a globally renowned choice. Our highly qualified faculty, comprehensive curriculum aligned with Yoga Alliance standards, and the option for Government of India-recognised certification ensure an authentic and high-quality learning experience designed for professional success.
Our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course at Rishikesh Yogpeeth is an intensive residential program typically spanning 4 weeks. This duration allows for a deep dive into advanced practices and theories, ensuring you receive thorough instruction and integration. Please check our course schedule for exact dates and durations of upcoming batches.
RYT 300 stands for "Registered Yoga Teacher 300-hour" with Yoga Alliance. It signifies that you have successfully completed a 300-hour teacher training program with a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 300) like Rishikesh Yogpeeth, and have subsequently registered your credentials with Yoga Alliance. This internationally recognised designation enhances your credibility and allows you to teach advanced yoga classes globally.
Yes, if you are an international student, you will require a visa to enter India. We generally recommend applying for an e-Tourist Visa or a regular Tourist Visa. Please ensure you check the latest visa regulations for your specific nationality well in advance of your travel dates to India.
To enrol in our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you must have successfully completed a recognised 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course from a Yoga Alliance registered school or an equivalent reputable institution.
To register as an RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, you need a total of 500 hours of training from a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS). This can be achieved in two ways:
Completing a single 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training program from an RYS 500.
Combining 200-hour training (from an RYS 200) with a separate 300-hour advanced training (from an RYS 300).
Since our 300-hour course builds upon your existing 200-hour certification, yes, upon successful completion of our 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, you will be eligible to register as an RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, provided you have also completed a 200-hour YTT from a Yoga Alliance registered school. This combined training fulfils the 500-hour requirement.
Your course fee at Rishikesh Yogpeeth includes comfortable, clean accommodation designed for a peaceful learning environment. You can choose from our twin sharing or private room. We provide nutritious, delicious, and fresh vegetarian meals prepared hygienically. Our food caters to a yogic diet, supporting your practice and well-being throughout your stay. Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies. We cater for Vegan and Gluten-free dietary requirement at the ashram
At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, our relationship with students extends beyond course completion. Our graduates become a part of our Yoga Bodhi Alumni network allowing students to join our (fortnightly or monthly) sessions focused on yoga philosophy, yogic diet and various other opportunities including volunteering with us. Many of our graduates stay connected, sharing insights and opportunities, reinforcing our worldwide community of yoga teachers.
Rishikesh, also known as the yoga capital of the world, offers an immensely spiritual environment to support your yoga teacher training journey. As Rishikesh is home to the world’s renowned yoga schools and masters who follow traditional yoga teachings, it allows you to learn yoga in its authentic form. Furthermore, the beauty and tranquillity of Rishikesh make it one of the highly preferred destinations for pursuing yoga teacher training.
Codes of Conduct
- Attendance in all classes is mandatory, except in cases of genuine emergencies, which must be communicated in advance.
- Classes start at their established times that must be respected by all
- Smoking and alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited on ashram premises
- If plan to skip a meal, inform the kitchen staff in advance to avoid food wastage.
- All the things that belong to the ashram must be returned in good condition before departure.
- Students ought to stay present in all the programs organized by the ashram
- For best results, students should indulge in self-study for atleast 2 hours everyday.
- No family members are permitted to stay in the accommodation allotted to students.
Refund Policy & Terms and Conditions
To become a part of our 300 hour YTT, you need to pay an initial deposit of $400 at the time of booking and the rest can be paid when the course starts.
Remember, it is a Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable amount and the validity of the deposit can be extended in any special circumstances and on a case-by-case basis.
