Yoga Teacher Training India

Worldwide Accreditation

Our yoga teacher training in India is accredited by Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Association, International Yoga Federation and CRKBO (Netherlands)

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

Our teacher training is an intensive 26-day residential course with a detailed curriculum. The course curriculum has been refined since 2009.The four weeks of yoga training covers detailed information on 170 asanas, detailed instruction and correction techniques, breathing exercises, asana practice, Vedic philosophy and yogic lifestyle and much more. Some of the highlights are: 

To see the complete and detailed course curriculum, please see: Curriculum 

Arhanta Yoga Ashram

Our 200 hour Hatha Yoga teacher training takes place at our Yoga ashram in India. The ashram is spread over 17 acres of green land and located in a peaceful and serene environment near the ancient city of Khajuraho in Central India. The yoga ashram is easily reachable by direct flight or direct train from Delhi, Varanasi, and Agra. The Khajuraho airport is situated at 14 km from the ashram and the train station at 12 km. 

Please note that complementary pickup from and drop off at the Khajuraho airport and train station is provided on the first and the last day of the course. Private transportation can also be arranged on request. 

How to Register?

Please note that our yoga courses fill up well in advance, please apply in time to secure your seat. 

To register please download, fill out and send the application form by email to ttc@arhantayoga.org.  Once you are accepted you will need to pay a deposit of 200 Euro to confirm your reservation.

Guarantee

Our 200-hour yoga teacher training in India is a time-tested course. We guarantee the course will give you a correct and sufficient knowledge of yoga, yogic philosophy, proper teaching skills, and enough practical training to teach others with ease and confidence.

Post Course Support

We understand the importance of post course-support; therefore, we offer it to all our students. Our teachers can be contacted directly via Skype, phone, email, and instant messaging about any queries and questions. 

RYT 200

As an Arhanta Yoga graduate, you will get complimentary lifetime membership as RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) with International Yoga Association. You can also register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200-hour level).

E-Visa for India

If you are not an Indian national, you may need to have a valid visa before traveling to India. Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online, at least four days prior to the date of the arrival, with a window of 120 days. For example, If you apply on 1st of September, then you can select an arrival date ranging from 5th September to 2nd January. 

E-Tourist Visa Facility is available for nationals of following countries/territories: 

Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d’lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

For more information about planning a trip to India, please visit our Travel tips Yoga Ashram India page.

Why Should You Study Yoga in India?

People frequently inquire as to why they should pursue their yoga teacher certification in India when there are so many courses available in their own country. Yoga originated in India, as you may know. Yoga only made its way to the West in the mid-nineteenth century. Authentic yoga has somehow lost its authenticity in the transition. During this transition, many myths and false beliefs have formed about the practice of yoga. The practice of yoga has gone from holistic to physical. If you want to take yoga seriously and make yoga your lifelong career, you need to understand the roots and the original practice of yoga. That is why so many yoga practitioners visit India year after year to experience authentic yoga. 

When you will study yoga in India you will learn about its philosophy, history and the whole lifestyle that is required for holistic yoga practice and teaching. You will be immersed in the yogic lifestyle for a period of four weeks. You will live in an ashram away from distractions of daily life and modern technology. You will learn from Indian teachers who have grown up with having the yogic lifestyle being passed down through the family for generations. You will practice yoga asana, meditation, and pranayama as it was they were practiced 200 years ago in traditional Indian yoga ashrams. This life changing-course focuses on the practical application of Hatha Yoga. 

What is the Need of a Four Weeks Training?

A yoga teacher training can be a life changing experience. For some it is a turning point in their life. During the course you will transform from a yoga practitioner to a skilled yoga teacher. You will need to go through a process of learning and embodying the techniques. You will learn and unlearn many patterns and beliefs. With our years of teaching experience, we have discovered a four-week period is an adequate amount of time to complete that process. It is not too long, and it is not too short. 

What to Expect During the Course?

Becoming a yoga teacher in India is a once in a lifetime opportunity. During these four weeks of Hatha Yoga teacher training you will go through different phases. For example, in the first week, you may feel a bit tired because you might not be used to studying 8 – 10 hours a day. You will also begin your teaching practice from day two onward. If you have never taught before, you may be surprised at how much you enjoy teaching. You will receive authentic, yet approachable, yoga philosophy classes and feel inspired by the philosophical stories of Ram Jain. 

In the second week you will have settled in and become accustomed to the rhythm of the ashram life. Your body and mind will be more aligned after the first week of training and practice. You will see improvements in your meditation and asana practice, even if you struggle with the new challenges during the how to teach class. As you share this experience with other like-minded and dedicated people, in week two, you will start to develop friendships with fellow students. You will also be get used to the long day schedule and you will be excited by the all the new information you are absorbing. There will be a variety of special classes on different forms of yoga  such as pregnancy yoga, kids yoga, gentle yoga, chair yoga etc. You will learn asana correction and modification techniques and start teaching in groups of three people. You will find yourself humming the chants and mantras that we practice in the chanting sessions. Concepts from yoga philosophy will begin to settle in your mind and you will begin to see your life in a new light. 

In the third week, you will make the biggest leaps in physical and mental development, and your previous weeks' efforts will bear the fruit here. You will notice that you are gradually becoming more skilled and confident while teaching and that you have grown immensely in your understanding of yoga postures and yoga anatomy. You will be completely immersed in the classes. You may become emotionally attached to certain friends and sometimes get emotional.With all of your experiences, you may become overwhelmed at times. It will be very healing and calming for some of you to be able to live in such a warm and friendly community without having to worry about making food, doing dishes, and so on. It's also possible that you'll miss your loved ones and long to see them again.

In the fourth week, you will be busy with final preparations for the end exams. You may have mixed feelings about finishing the course as soon you will be joining with your loved ones, returning to your ‘normal’ life and taking leave from your new yoga family. You will find yourself either comforting or being comforted by others. In the last days, you will experience joy and emotions beyond the words. The sense of accomplishment, newly developed confidence in yourself will fill you with great joy and happiness. 

Yoga Alliance 200- Hour Standard

The Yoga Alliance 200-hour is a common international standard for a professional yoga instructor certification course. This standard ensures that the course covers adequate training to become a yoga teacher. Yoga Alliance course guidelines must be followed by all yoga schools when registering a course. Our 200-hour training exceeds the standards of Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Federation, International Yoga Association as well as CRKBO (Netherlands).

Yoga Alliance certification confirms that every student who has completed 200 hour YTTC, has studied the following:

• Techniques, training, and practice
• Teaching methodology
• Anatomy and physiology
• Yoga Philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers
• Practicum

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