200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Duration
28 Days
Style
Hatha & Ashtanga
Next Intake
Jan 5, 2026
Certification
Yoga Alliance RYS 200
Course Overview
The Foundation of Authentic Teaching
The 200-hour teacher training at YogaLife is the starting point for everyone who wants to teach yoga with authenticity and depth. Set in the sacred city of Rishikesh — the world capital of yoga — this 28-day immersive program weaves classical asana with yoga philosophy, pranayama, anatomy, and hands-on teaching practice into a complete and transformative education.
This is not a yoga holiday. This is a serious, structured training that demands commitment, self-discipline, and genuine intellectual curiosity. You will be challenged — physically, intellectually, and philosophically. By the end of four weeks you will have the knowledge, the personal practice, and the teaching skills to step into a yoga class and teach with confidence.
Our 200-hour program is registered with Yoga Alliance (RYS 200). Graduates are eligible to apply immediately for their RYT 200 credential — accepted by yoga studios in over 100 countries worldwide.
At a Glance
Start dates
Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep
Duration
28 days residential
Language
English
Group size
Maximum 20 students
Level
Open — 1 year practice req.
Certification
Yoga Alliance RYS 200
Curriculum Highlights
What You’ll Learn
Classical Hatha and Ashtanga asana — 84 primary postures with precise alignment principles
Pranayama — eight core breathing techniques with their energetic and physiological effects
Yoga philosophy — Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Applied anatomy and physiology — skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems for yoga teachers
Meditation, pratyahara, dharana, and dhyana — the inner limbs of Ashtanga yoga
Hands-on assists, safe adjustments, and evidence-based injury prevention
Ayurvedic principles and their practical application to yoga and daily living
Lesson planning, class design, sequencing theory, and professional teaching methodology
Schedule
Upcoming Dates
| Month | Dates | Spots Available | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Jan 5 – Feb 1 | 4 spots | Limited |
| March 2026 | Mar 2 – Mar 29 | 12 spots | Open |
| June 2026 | Jun 8 – Jul 5 | 18 spots | Open |
| September 2026 | Sep 7 – Oct 4 | 18 spots | Open |
Week by Week
Curriculum Breakdown
- Surya Namaskar A & B — mechanics, breath synchronisation, energetic intention
- Standing posture sequence — Warrior I, II, III, Triangle, Extended Side Angle
- Introduction to Hatha yoga — history, lineage, and the Rishikesh tradition
- Patanjali's Eight Limbs — yama, niyama, asana as practice and philosophy
- Spine anatomy — vertebral column, discs, spinal curves, and movement planes
- Breath awareness — diaphragmatic breathing and nadi shodhana introduction
- Teaching your first 15-minute class — structure, language, and presence
All-Inclusive
Everything Included
Accommodation
Shared twin room at the YogaLife shala in Gokulam, Rishikesh.
All Meals
Three sattvic vegetarian meals per day, prepared fresh at the shala.
Course Materials
All textbooks, printed notes, and a personal practice journal.
Certificate
Yoga Alliance RYT 200 eligible certificate on graduation day.
Airport Pickup
Complimentary transfer from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun or Bangalore Airport.
Investment
Course Pricing
$1,899
Save $300 · Book 60+ days before start
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- All meals
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$2,199
Standard enrolment · Any time
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Course materials
- Certificate
- Airport pickup
Graduate Stories
From Our Students
“I trained in Bali, Thailand, and Costa Rica before coming to Rishikesh. Nothing compared. The knowledge here is rooted in something real — the lineage is palpable in every session, every conversation.”
James T.
Canada · 200 Hour TTC, March 2024
“Anand's teaching of the Yoga Sutras in Week 1 changed my entire understanding of what I was doing on the mat. By graduation, I wasn't the same person who had arrived. YogaLife is the real thing.”
Linnea S.
Sweden · 200 Hour TTC, January 2024
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