200 Hour Yoga
Teacher Training
Rishikesh, India
“योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः” (Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ)
A complete 25-day immersion into the path of Yoga. RYT-200 Certified.
Transform Your Practice
The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Anantadrishti Yoga School is our most popular and comprehensive foundational program. It is designed to take you on a journey from a student to a confident teacher.
This course covers all essential aspects of yoga: Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Pranayama, Meditation, Anatomy, and Yoga Philosophy. Beyond the physical, we emphasize discipline (Anushasana) and devotion (Bhakti).
“तस्य भूमिषु विनियोगः” (Tasya bhūmiṣu viniyogaḥ)
Its application is by stages.
Whether you intend to teach or simply want to deepen your own practice, this 25-day immersion will lay a strong foundation for your spiritual and professional growth.
Daily Structure & Discipline
A typical day in the ashram focused on Sadhana.
| 5:30 – 7:00 am | Nitya Pūjā & Vedic Havan 🔥 |
| 7:00 – 9:00 am | Prāṇāyāma Sādhana & Shadkarma |
| 9:00 am | Sattvic Breakfast 🥥 |
| 11:00 – 1:00 pm | Hatha Yoga & Functional Anatomy |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch 🍲 |
| 2:30 – 4:00 pm | Yoga Philosophy |
| 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Mantra Chanting 🕉️ |
| 5:30 – 6:00 pm | Evening Pūjā |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Bhajan / Kīrtana / Meditation |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Dinner 🍛 |
| 8:00 – 9:00 pm | Satsang / Trāṭaka |
* Weekly temple visits to Shakti Pīṭhas included.
Vedic Rituals & Havans
We integrate traditional Vedic Hawan (fire ceremonies) into our course to purify the atmosphere and the mind.
Daily & Special Rituals:
- 🔥 Ganapati Havan (For new beginnings)
- 🔥 Navadurga Havan (Worshipping Shakti)
- 🌺 Guru Puja (Honoring the lineage)
- 💧 Ganga Aarti (River offering)
Comprehensive Curriculum
Meeting Yoga Alliance USA Standards
Hatha & Ashtanga
- Classic Surya Namaskar
- Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series (Intro)
- Correct Alignment & Props Usage
- Applied Anatomy in Poses
- Art of Adjustment
Prāṇāyāma & Meditation
- Deep Breathing Techniques
- Nadi Shodhan, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika
- Bandhas (Energy Locks)
- Yoga Nidra & Guided Meditation
- Mantra Chanting (Bhakti Yoga)
Philosophy & Ethics
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Eight Limbs)
- History of Yoga & Lineage
- Ayurveda Basics
- Yogic Diet & Lifestyle
- Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Anatomy & Physiology
- Skeletal & Muscular Systems
- Respiratory System & Breath
- Digestive System & Diet
- Spine & Joint Health
- Preventing Injuries
Teaching Methodology
- Structuring a Class
- Voice Projection & Cueing
- Demonstration Techniques
- Student Management
- Business of Yoga
Practicum
- Peer Teaching
- Feedback & Assessment
- Final Practical Exam
- Written Exam
- Closing Ceremony
Course Inclusions
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25 Nights Accommodation
Private or Shared options available -
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3 Daily Sattvic Meals
Nutritious Vegetarian Food -
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Course Manuals & Materials
T-shirt, Neti pot, Rubber neti etc. -
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RYT-200 Certification
Globally recognized by Yoga Alliance -
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Weekly Excursions
Temples, Waterfalls, Ganga Beach