Adi Yoga Ashram : Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Adi Yoga Ashram is a yoga teacher training school in Rishikesh, located in the peaceful area of Tapovan on the outskirts of the city. The main city itself had a long known conection with spirituality and yogic lineage. It is surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range, and in the middle, the blessing of Mother Ganga. Similarly tapovan offers a peaceful environment for both practice and study of yoga to a student on the yogic path. And our school is fortunate to be located right in the heart of this sacred place, which gives all yoga practitioners a chance to fulfil their lifelong dream to learn yoga in rishikesh.

Our school offers a wide range of courses to suit everyone's needs, from 200 hour and 300 hour multi-style yoga teacher training programs to 500 hour traditional kundalini yoga teacher training program and other short term program, such as yin yoga teacher training , prenatal yoga teacher training, aerial yoga teacher training and yoga retreats. All the programs provide a solid foundation in related asana practices such as hatha yoga, ashtanga-vinyasa yoga, and yin yoga asana. Aerial asana, prenatal asana, and subject-related philosophy, such as yoga philosophy, kundalini philosophy, etc. It also includes other necessary subjects such as yoga anatomy, meditation, and pranayama. Our experienced and qualified teachers guide students through a life-changing journey by sharing the deep knowledge and the wisdom of ancient yogic science.

Students who are unable to join us for the residential yoga teacher training program in india can choose to join us for the online yoga teacher training programs. Our detailed syllabus and interactive online sessions make sure that a student receives the same personalised attention and quality education as our residential students. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to join us for the Residential program in Rishikesh or join virtually; you can expect a rich and immersive experience that certainly will equip you with all the necessary skills and confidence you need to become a competent yoga teacher. At Adi Yoga Ashram, we understand how important it is to choose the right yoga program, and that’s why we provide our students multiple options to choose from. From a 100-hour yoga program to a fundamental base Program such as 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, to the advance 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, to specialised YACEP programs like 85 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 50 and 85 Hour Aerial yoga teacher training, and 85 Hour prenatal yoga teacher training, all are available for our students. Yoga Teacher Training Programs are also available in two styles, Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa and Traditional Kundalini Yoga. All available programs cater for the needs of students, whether it is the diversity of the programs or they are under time constraints.

After completing the yoga teacher training program, a student will receive a globally recognised Yoga Alliance USA certification, which affirms their experience and dedication to the yogic path. The credential from yoga alliance opens the door to multiple opportunities, allowing students to share the knowledge of yoga as a certified yoga teacher. For a long time, Adi Yoga Ashram has remained one of the best yoga teacher training school in Rishikesh, attracting students from all around the world who seek an authentic and life-changing experience. We have designed our courses in a way that they all remain a perfect blend of theory and practice, so students remain stress-free without the burden of excessive theory or extreme physical stress.

Once you start your journey in Rishikesh, we will make sure that you get all the support and nurturing environment for your studies. In Adi Yoga Ashram, our teachers not only share the knowledge of yoga but also serve as mentors, guiding everyone all the way. With a detailed syllabus that gets covered in regular yoga classes, combined with healthy meals and weekly breaks, we provide a holistic and in-depth yogic experience during the yoga teacher training program. Adi Yoga Ashram offers a certified yoga teacher training course that follows the international guidelines set by Yoga Alliance USA. Our 200-hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh and the advanced 300-hour yoga TTC program both equip students with all the necessary skills to lead yoga classes with complete confidence after they finish their journey.

Our Vision

"We are committed to creating a safer, nurturing space to share the wisdom of yoga and meditation. Our students are able to explore their self-yoga practice and self-transformation in a comfortable and non-judgemental environment. "

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Best Affordable Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India

Our yoga certificate course fees are reasonable while not compromising with the quality offered during the training. We believe that money should not be a barrier for those who want to walk the sacred path of yoga and so we offer our training at an affordable cost to all. Join us in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, along the holy banks of the Ganges River, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas and pristine forests. Learn from experienced and passionate yoga teachers who live the yogic lifestyle every day. Gain invaluable teaching experience and deepen your practice in a peaceful and supportive environment. Embrace the transformative power of yoga and become the best version of yourself.


Deepen your practice and expand your consciousness!

Seeking the inner calmness or in the process of soul-searching and want to experience your highest potential? You can get answers to all your questions in the various courses at Adi Yoga Ashram.

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100 Hour Hatha-Ashtanga Yoga Program

The 100 Hour Hatha-Ashtanga Program gives you a solid foundation in both Hatha and Ashtanga yoga practices. It focuses on improving your strength, flexibility, and mindfulness within a short duration of 100 hours.

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200 Hour Hatha-Ashtanga Yoga TTC

The 200 Hour Hatha Ashtanga Yoga teacher training is ideal for those who wish to become yoga teachers. This course provides you with the essential knowledge and expertise required to teach Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. It covers the fundamental techniques, training, and teaching principles.

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100 Hour Kundalini Yoga Program

The 100 Hour Kundalini Program is the perfect way to get started with Kundalini yoga. The program is designed to help you understand and access the powerful energy of Kundalini through various techniques such as kriyas, meditation, and chanting.

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200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC

This training is designed to make sure those who want to learn and teach Kundalini yoga develop the necessary skills and knowledge to do so. The training consists of theoretical as well as practical knowledge of philosophy, techniques, and practices surrounding Kundalini yoga which aims at the optimal balancing of body, mind, and spirit.

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Yin Yoga TTC

This training focuses on the more meditative and therapeutic form of yoga, Yin. Teaching passive postures that are held for longer in order to stretch the connective tissues within the body as well as aiming to free up any energetic blockages, you will learn how to properly guide students to their most relaxed and flexible selves.

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Yoga Retreats

The retreats are designed especially to make sure individuals can take a break from the mundane activities of their life and still feel productive. Engage in yoga sessions, meditation, wellness, and relaxation, recharge your spirit, and rejuvenate your body in the lap of nature with Retreat Program.

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Aerial Yoga TTC

The Aerial Yoga Teacher Training program gives a complete training in the extraordinary practice of aerial yoga. Learn how to guide students through classes of aerial yoga safely and effectively. Master various poses and sequences made with silk hammocks that hang from the roof.

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Prenatal Yoga TTC

The Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training provides yoga teachers specialized knowledge and skills to give support to pregnant women in their yoga practice. Learn modified asanas, breathing, and relaxation techniques specially adapted for the different stages of pregnancy, fostering physical and emotional health.

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Learn Yoga in Rishikesh

Practicing Yoga with the Right Attitude

Yoga was never about twisting and turning oneself into various shapes. It's a holistic way of life, with its origins in ancient India. Learning classical yoga traditionally wasn’t just about asanas. It was about breathing, meditating, understanding the philosophy, and mastering the art of leading a fulfilling life. Traditionally, yoga poses were just a small element of one’s daily practice. The core idea was to prepare, purify, and tone the body so that one could sit comfortably for hours in meditation. But over time, the West mostly commercialized yoga and started focusing on just yoga poses, as we know it today.

However, many people still seek yoga to find prosperity in life and attain spiritual awakening, travel towards North to Rishikesh, the birth land of yoga and spirituality in India. Rishikesh is a peaceful and spiritual town. The town’s energy is so intense that just sitting by the banks of the holy river Ganga can elevate you to the spiritual state. In Rishikesh, traditional yoga forms the core essence of teaching. Everything is connected to classical knowledge. Here, at traditional yoga schools, students are exposed to various habits to instill spiritual values within them. For example, waking up early, cleaning themselves, Aligning their energies by performing pranayama, taking only a sattvic diet, treating everyone equal through samarth and listening chanting mantras.

Learning in Rishikesh gives a layer better experience. Breathing the same air, sitting on the same soil where these teachings have been going around for centuries gives the student a sense of continuity in their lives. One must never forget that yoga is not about who has been able to stretch more than the limit. It is about understanding yourself. Be as you are. You came to learn yoga, not to flaunt your fancy yoga mat. If approached with a sincere heart and mind, learning yoga leads you to your path of self-realization.

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What Sets Adi Yoga Ashram Apart?

Our unique approach to Yoga teacher training offers small class sizes, individual attention, a strong community, and accessible mentorship. Our program is designed to provide opportunities for self-study and the cultivation of discipline. Every aspect, from the practice to the philosophy, is approached with humility and curiosity.

Professional Infrastructure & High Standards

Although many schools function in shared spaces, we welcome our students to a purpose-built, four-story building specially designed for yoga and aerial arts. Our space has high-clearance ceilings and professional-grade rigging that is built with safety and movement in mind.

Mentorship Under Master Teachers

You're not going to be learning from a book, you're going to be seeing from a lineage. We have master teachers like Arjun Ji, who is a master in aerial and has a faculty of over 30 educators with 100 years of combined experience in Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vedic philosophy.

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International Certification (Yoga Alliance)

Our entire curriculum is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance USA. Therefore, when you graduate from Adi Yoga Ashram you obtain a credential that is recognized and respected by studios and fitness centers worldwide.

Small, Focused Batches

We keep our class sizes small on purpose. You’re not just a face in the room. Our teachers offer one-on-one adjustments and individualized guidance based on your unique body mechanics and progress.

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"When you are in a state of yoga, all misconceptions that can exist in the mutable aspect of human beings disappear."


Sage Patanjali

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The Mission of Adi Yoga Ashram

Our goal is to build a bridge between the ancient Himalayan knowledge and the modern global yoga industry's professional standards. We do not strive to achieve “wellness” but to achieve mastery.

  • Technical Excellence & Safety: Our main goal is to give you an anatomical understanding of asana. You will know the reasons for each movement so that you can teach students at any level safely.
  • Authentic Philosophical Integration: Our mission is to go further than just using a physical yoga mat. We aim to involve you deeply in the rich heritage of Vedic philosophy, mantra, and pranayama, ensuring that your teaching reflects the essence of real India.
  • Empowerment of Professional Teachers: Our goal is to develop your voice. By providing our teaching method modules, we guarantee that you will not only earn a certificate but also gain the ability to sequence, adapt, and lead anywhere in the world.
  • Personal Transformation in a Modern Sanctuary: While we honor tradition, we give it a modern, supportive, infrastructural twist. A space in which to unplug from a digital existence and plug into your personal growth in a secure, well-appointed environment.

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What Students Say About Adi Yoga Ashram

Hana Janyšová Yoga Review

Hana Janyšová

★★★★★
Beautiful and transformative experience

I recently completed 500 hr YTT with Adi Yoga Ashram and it was the most beautiful experience in my life. The course was challenging both physically and mentally, but everybody in the ashram was trying to help and support you on the way.

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Naomi Alexander Yoga Review

Naomi Alexander

★★★★★
Profoundly transformative

I recently completed the 200-hour Teacher Training Course at Adi Yoga Ashram, and I can't express how profoundly transformative this experience has been for me. From the moment I stepped into the ashram, I felt peace and unity.

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Michelle Sugimoto Yoga Review

Michelle Sugimoto

★★★★★
I genuinely miss it

What to say about our 10-day yoga retreat at Adi Yoga Ashram? I genuinely miss it and want to come back to spend more time with the amazing people there.

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Answers of Most asked QUESTIONS

Frequent Asked Questions

A yoga teacher training program is an immersive educational experience designed to deepen one's understanding and practice of yoga, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified yoga teachers. These programs typically cover various aspects of yoga, including asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, anatomy, philosophy, teaching methodology, and ethics. The program provides a structured curriculum, hands-on practice, and guidance from experienced instructors to support students in their journey to become competent and confident yoga teachers.

Absolutely! At Adi Yoga Ashram, our teacher training programs are designed to cater to beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Our compassionate and experienced teachers provide a supportive environment for all students to learn and grow at their own pace.

Yoga teacher training is open to anyone with a sincere interest in deepening their yoga practice, regardless of age, background, or prior experience. It is suitable for dedicated practitioners, aspiring teachers, or individuals seeking personal growth and a deeper connection with yoga.

A 200-hour yoga teacher training course is a foundational program that provides a comprehensive understanding of yoga philosophy, asana practice, teaching methodology, anatomy, and meditation. It equips participants with the necessary skills to teach yoga to others confidently. At Adi Yoga Ashram, our 200-hour course offers a well-rounded curriculum, practical teaching experience, and an immersive yogic environment.

Our yoga teacher training courses have varying durations. The 200-hour training is typically completed in 24 days, while the 300-hour training spans 28 days. The 500-hour training combines both programs and takes approximately 52 days to complete. Each program provides an immersive and intensive learning experience.

A yoga teacher training program is an immersive experience that combines theoretical and practical learning. At Adi Yoga Ashram, our program focuses on traditional teachings, practical sessions, self-reflection, and personal growth. You engage in asana practice, meditation, study of ancient texts, teaching methodology, and hands-on experience. The supportive community and serene environment enhance the transformative journey.

Rishikesh holds a significant place in the history and tradition of yoga. It is blessed with the energy of the Himalayas and the sacred Ganges River. The serene and spiritual environment, coupled with experienced teachers and authentic teachings, make Rishikesh an ideal destination for yoga teacher training. It offers a transformative experience, deepens your connection with yoga, and allows for self-discovery.

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Student Facilities

Modern Campus & Student Facilities

Our ashram is a focused sanctuary created so that the spirit of the mountains can be fully appreciated without having to give up the amenities of the modern world. We offer you an expert infrastructure suitable for immersing yourself completely in your training.

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Comfortable Living

We have different types of rooms AC and Non-AC based on your preference, with peaceful stay in mind. Additionally, private balconies overlooking the Himalayan foothills are also available in a few rooms for your leisure.

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Balanced Nutritional Support

We provide healthy organic food three times a day, made with the right mix of Sattvic and Rajasic ideals. Our food is spiced with typical Indian spices that are meant to fuel you not only through tough, vigorous yogic discipline but also to nourish your soul.

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Essential Amenities

Our rooms come fully furnished and with an attached bathroom! We also provide 24/7 staff support and our premises are monitored by CCTV cameras. You can also access filtered water, high-speed wifi, local markets, and laundry facilities.

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Academic Resources

All students will be given physical study materials and manual that have been carefully prepared by our faculty of specialists in multiple subjects, which you can keep as a guide for your teaching profession.

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Local Support

Concentrate on learning, we will take care of the rest. You can find a suitable laundry facility within 100 meters from our premises. Our admin staff will also be happy to assist you at any time.

Study with one of the Most Respected Yoga Schools in Rishikesh

If you are interested in taking a course that will not just be a learning experience, but a life-changing journey, our authentic and traditional yoga school in India is the perfect destination for you. Embrace the deep-rooted teachings of traditional yoga, based on ancient scriptures, and let it transform your life just as it has done for countless others. Join us on the path to self-realization and spiritual awakening.

Our highly experienced teachers will inspire you to become the best version of yourself. Yoga is a passion and a practice of self-improvement that makes us happier and healthier, and we invite you to take our training course and embark on this journey with us. You will be rewarded with the benefits of a dedicated regular practice, teachers' support, and sharing knowledge and experiences with other like-minded yogis. Our graduates leave our courses confident and equipped with the knowledge to flourish in their new roles as yoga teachers.

These workshops help you fine-tune your teaching to give the most effective guidance to your students so that they get the most out of a yoga class, minimizing the risk of injury. If you are a student, our anatomy sessions will help you develop an in-depth awareness of your body, which is invaluable for your own yoga practice. Our anatomy courses walk you through the fundamental principles of functional joint anatomy aimed at yoga teachers of all traditions and a basic introduction to the anatomy of the muscular and skeletal system. The sessions are also very helpful for deepening your self-practice. For the yoga teacher, this will give you an insight into a lot of anatomical limitations and variations providing a good foundation of knowledge for alignment and understanding the structure of the individual body through asanas. We also offer the possibility to discover the cultural side of this region with temples old as history, treks to waterfalls, and abundant natural vegetation. Our small class sizes ensure that you receive the personalized guidance and support from our faculty of experienced teachers. The teaching at Adi Yoga Ashram is based on the eight limbs of yoga as mentioned by the great yogi Patanjali. The teacher provides a good environment for the student to learn and practice while implementing his own style of teaching.

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