Foundations 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Monday, November 18 to Saturday, December 14, 2024

(26 nights/27 days)

200-hour YTT Tuition: $1900 USD - $300 special offer = $1600 USD

+ Accommodations & Meals:  $688 USD*

Tuition includes 27 days of training, learning materials and supplies including a professional manual, access to video recordings of the training, excursions and more. See full list of inclusions below.

Accommodations & Meals are offered at a reduced rate for YTT students during the training and include shared twin room and 3 vegetarian meals per day. Single rooms available at extra cost. $688 USD* to be paid directly to Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram and Retreat Centre, via credit card, or in Indian Rupees (INR) upon arrival. *Rates may fluctuate slightly based on the exchange rates at time of payment.

Immerse in Ashram's lifestyle at the foothills of the Himalayas for this transformational journey!

Join our acclaimed Akhanda Foundations 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India, whilst gaining insightful experiences from an immersive ashram lifestyle.

You are offered a unique learning approach with a step away from the Asana-focused practices which we see so commonly through modern media.

Move beyond Asana, breathe through Pranayama, find stillness in Meditation, expand through soundwork, and ponder on ancient philosophy.

This life-enriching journey takes place at the foothills of the Himalayas, not far from Ganga Ma river, where a warm welcome awaits.

Farm-to-table ayurvedic food, accommodation, workshops, inspiring day trips and comprehensive course materials.

Our Yoga Teacher Training program stands out by offering a unique feature: comprehensive video recordings of all sessions, providing an invaluable resource for students to revisit and enhance their learning experience.

This long-standing Foundations 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training led by Yogrishi Vishvketu, PhD, has empowered thousands of Yoga teachers globally to share authentic, traditional techniques and wisdom of Yoga back to their local and online communities.

In this unique, highly rated, immersive training in the foothills of the Himalayas, students embark on an authentic journey of becoming a Yoga teacher. They are introduced to and empowered with a balanced toolkit of ancient, real Yogic techniques and wisdom, derived from original sources and lineages of Yoga under the guidance of a global team of experts and Yogis.

Students are offered a rare opportunity to focus in-depth on their journey of self-discovery being guided by teachers of many decades of experience. During their immersion at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram, they are able to experience traditional ashram living experiences adapted for modern day conveniences. A combination of expert guidance and living in safe, self-healing spaces in community enables students to emerge as confident, knowledgeable, and embodied Yoga teachers.

• You will be immersed in the peace of the Himalayan foothills for a deep exploration of authentic Yoga and how it has been carefully preserved within the Adi Nath Shiva lineage, a rare and invaluable opportunity.
• You will explore a holistic and sincere approach towards Yoga with experience of asana, pranayama, meditation, Soundwork and yogic philosophy. Through this thorough framework of teachings, you will be well-equipped to step proudly into the shoes of a knowledgeable and embodied Akhanda Yoga Teacher; a title which we share with you with great warmth and pride.
• Through the deep focus on traditional techniques adapted for modern day lifestyles, not only will you be able to confidently hold space in an Akhanda Yoga class, but also within a Pranayama and Meditation class; allowing you to cater to a wider community of yogis and yoginis regardless of their prior experience and encouraging your students to journey deeper within themselves.
• Akhanda Yoga classes are specifically designed to support mobility, immune function, respiratory wellness, good quality of sleep, emotional wellness, and spiritual inquiry.

• Immersive training with renowned Himalayan Master
• Access to recorded materials of live sessions
• Teaching beyond mainstream Accessible asana & embodiment
• Comprehensive physical and yogic anatomy
• Empowering in the arts of pranayama, mantra, and meditation
• A balanced toolkit of yogic techniques and wisdom
• Immersion in the Foothills of the Himalayas
• Sequencing for a variety of audiences and themes

• Pick-up from Dehradun Airport
• Professional manuals
• Access to digital learning platform with 3-month recordings of all sessions
• Bag, Neti Pot
• Authentic Mala Ceremony
• Inspiring field trips to the neighbouring Ganga beaches and attractions
• Community spaces to connect with course participants and teaching experts during and post immersion.
• 3 months free access to AYO (new members only)
• Community connection with regular Agni Hotra, Kirtan & Satsang

Asana Techniques

Learn how to find steadiness and ease within a vast selection of postures and how they affect the body across the different layers, all whilst being encouraged to listen to one's needs.

The Art of Pranayama

Designing and teaching the more subtle area of Yoga; pranayama. Learn the difference between traditional pranayama techniques and how to incorporate them into a transformative practice.

Study of Yogic Texts

Confidently research techniques and philosophical concepts through the use of Patanjali’s Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, exploring complex technicalities to enrich your practice.

Teaching Meditation

How to teach diverse meditation tools to beginners and how to guide them to build their capacity in incremental steps.

Designing sequences for teaching audiences of diverse backgrounds

Teaching with an emphasis on accessible practices to enable a wider community to have access to yogic wisdom.

Definately! The safety and wellbeing of our guests is of utmost importance to us. 

The Ashram is self-contained and we have trusted staff and security guards on duty at all times (the Ashram is locked at night). 

A dedicated front office and 24-hour on-site staff are available to make your stay comfortable and to offer any assistance needed including medical. 

Your personal space is respected at all times.

Time and flexibility are on your side. Reserve your space now and pay in 3 easy instalments.

1. For students living in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Australia. At the checkout choose to pay with PayPal and then choose PayPal Pay in 3. First payment is made at the point of purchase with the next two interest-free payments made automatically on the same date over two months.
   
2. For students living outside of the counties above select to pay the payment plan deposit. Our student support team will then reach out to you to arrange the next two interest-free payments on the same date over two months.

Why should I do this course?

At Akhanda Yoga Institute, we believe that the Yoga tradition should be available to all and that these ancient teachings are worth preserving so that the countless benefits can be optimized.
Our world-renowned institute delivers the highest quality of trainings under the guidance of Himalayan Yoga Master, Yogrishi Vishvketu. 
This allows students to gain access to wisdom from the oldest lineage within the great yogic system.

The Akhanda approach considers a whole and complete attitude towards the exploration of Yoga, moving beyond the typical physical practices and into the areas less addressed within the modern Yoga community.  This thorough method allows students to be more efficient, wholesome, and authentic in their learning whilst uncovering ancient gems to enrich and support their holistic wellbeing with greater effect.

Move deeper through carefully curated classes consisting of a balance between asana, pranayama, meditation, Soundwork and philosophy, meeting your needs on a holistic level. 

The classes are specifically designed to support mobility, immune function, respiratory wellness, good quality of sleep, emotional wellness, and spiritual inquiry. 

It allows the unlocking of one's hidden potential by strengthening intuitive connection which then supports people to move through life with greater ease.

Use this training as a foundation to eventually move towards your own 300-, 500- and 1000-hour advanced designations, learning tools and techniques that can be used to teach special needs audiences too.

When will the next semester begin?

This Akhanda Yoga Foundations YTT200 will be available as an immersive training experience in Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram starting 1st October 2023 and ending on 24th October 2023. 

Enjoy the wisdom of this immersive training long after your immersion. We provide you with access to live recordings of your teaching sessions, a community connection platform and a range of education materials to support a balanced integration of course learnings after you return home.

What do I need to enroll?

This course is open to all sincere practitioners! Enrolled teachers’ trainees are required to complete the online prep course to support their immersive stay.

Will I receive Yoga Alliance Certification

A Yoga Alliance Certification will be issued upon completion of all course requirements. 

What kind of support will I have access to after the course ends?

Teacher trainees are able to stay connected on their learning platform with their cohort, expert teachers and Yogrishi Vishvketu after their course completion. 

Enjoy the wisdom of this immersive training long after your immersion. We provide you with access to live recordings of your teaching sessions, a community connection platform, and a range of education materials to support a balanced integration of course learnings after you return home.

Many course graduates use our platforms and regular online community live offerings to share ideas and ask questions as they naturally arise. 

With an extensive global network of over 5000 teachers, the Akhanda global family continues to support each other with opportunities, mentoring and support in a way that many other trainings are unable to provide.

Will I be able to teach different levels of experience?

This transformative syllabus is suitable for aspiring Yoga teachers as well as those who wish to enhance their own personal Yoga journeys.

Accessibility is of great importance to Akhanda Yoga Institute. We believe that moving beyond the typical focus of an asana-based practice and having access to tools of pranayama, meditation, mantra, and yoga philosophy allows for a more comprehensive study; honoring Yoga’s roots, as well as meeting the varying needs of students; empowering different age groups, body types and abilities.

• AYO Member Discount Available to all active Akhanda Yoga Online subscribers (must have membership for 1 year) 

• Payment plans & scholarships available – please contact us