200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India
Join a 21-day residential yoga teacher training in India and build a strong foundation in Classical Hatha Yoga
More than a certification course, this residential yoga teacher training in India gives you the space to deepen your practice, understand yoga in its traditional context, and learn how to teach with confidence.
Yoga Teacher Training in India
Our 200-hour yoga teacher training in India is an intensive and life-changing program that gives you a solid understanding of Classical Hatha Yoga. This comprehensive course not only deepens your own practice, but also teaches you how to teach yoga safely, structurally, and professionally.
This 200-hour residential yoga teacher training in India is far more than a certification course. It gives you the opportunity to grow personally, gain inner clarity, and experience yoga as a lived path.
Because you spend 21 days in a yoga ashram in India, you experience the yogic lifestyle not just in theory, but in daily life. This intensive ashram experience helps you go deeper into your practice and return home stronger, clearer, and more focused.
Dive Deep
Are you looking for a deeply profound yoga teaching, beyond the surface level yoga based only on physical postures?
Get Authentic Knowledge
Do you want to learn yoga from authentic Indian teachers with a rich heritage and deep wisdom?
Teach With Confidence
Do you want a professional yoga teacher training with in-depth knowledge and skills to teach others confidently?
what Our Students are saying
Eve
USA
"My yoga teacher told me Arhanta Yoga teacher training is a special gift I would give to myself. Today I can confirm it. Teachers are fantastic, very knowledgeable, and professional. It is an amazing experience. Don't miss this chance."
Kirsi
Finland
"This 200-hour yoga training in India has taught me a lot about yoga and how to teach yoga. The program is full & gives the right amount of information you need to become a teacher. I developed a lot of qualities in this course. I’m very grateful for that."
Rita
Germany
"I am thrilled with the quality and depth of this yoga instructor certification program. It is well structured, every little thing is given attention. The course surpassed my expectations. It gave me more than I hoped for. I highly recommend this course."
Study at a Special Yoga School with 5 Generations of Yoga Heritage
Namaste,
I am Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga), founder of Arhanta Yoga Ashrams and the lead teacher of this 200-hour yoga teacher training in India.
Dr. Ram Jain
(ERYT-500 & YACEP with 40,000+ hours of teaching experience)
- I was born in India in a Jain family with rich traditions, where yoga has been a way of life for five generations.
- My formal yoga education began at the age of eight at a traditional Vedic school, where I studied ancient scriptures, yoga, and Sanskrit.
- I have been on the path of yoga for the last 34 years and teaching yoga for over 23 years.
- From 2009, more than 24000 yoga teachers have graduated from our yoga ashrams in India, the Netherlands, and our online academy.
- I am the author of an Amazon best seller, "Hatha Yoga for Teachers & Practitioners,” over 18,000 copies sold in four languages.
Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga)
(ERYT-500 & YACEP with 40,000+ hours of teaching experience)
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Is This Course For You?
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If you feel that our Ashram course isn't the right fit for you, consider exploring our online course. Learn more here.
Our Yoga Ashrams
Arhanta Yoga Ashram India
Our yoga teacher training in India takes place at the Arhanta Yoga Ashram near Khajuraho in Central India. The peaceful and safe ashram spans 17 acres and provides the ideal setting for an intensive residential yoga teacher training in India.
Khajuraho Airport is 14 km away and the train station is 12 km away. Complimentary transfer from the airport or railway station is provided at the start and end of the course.
Arhanta Yoga Ashram The Netherlands
The Arhanta Yoga teacher training in Europe occurs at the Arhanta Yoga Ashram, Netherlands. The ashram is spread over four acres of lush green land near Arnhem in the beautiful province of Gelderland. Through public transport, the yoga ashram is well-connected to Amsterdam and other Dutch airports.
What You will Learn
Here you’ll find an overview of what is included in our 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher training in India—from asana practice and teaching methodology to philosophy, anatomy, and pranayama.
Over 170 Hatha Yoga Asanas
You will gain a deep understanding of the alignments, instructions, benefits, contraindications, physiology, and variations of the 170 Hatha Yoga poses. In addition, you will learn how to practice and teach these poses safely and efficiently for different body types.
Ancient Yoga Philosophy
You will understand the ancient philosophy of Yoga in an analytical and non-sectarian way. You will learn essential concepts like prana, chakras, mind, karma, etc. Using stories & humor; Ram simplifies these complex concepts.
Anatomy and Physiology
You will learn how yoga poses affect our physical and astral bodies. You will study how the systematized practice of Yoga asanas can help improve our health, flexibility, and overall function of our organs. You will understand the advanced principles of human anatomy and physiology, enabling you to avoid injuries in your own practice and your classes.
Teaching Techniques & Sequencing
You will learn solid teaching techniques, clear verbal instruction, meaningful corrections, and individual modifications. Through 3-hour daily teaching practice, you develop the confidence and competence to teach others professionally. You will also learn when hands-on or verbal assists are appropriate and how to build balanced yoga classes logically.
What You Will Gain
Jacqueline
The Netherlands
"I came here to Arhanta ashram with an open mind and no idea what to expect. It was three weeks of intensive emotional strengthening and a transformational experience within myself and the group, guided by our teachers. I am grateful and happy that I could learn from such excellent teachers in this wonderful ashram. Thanks to the teachers and their generous advice, I found my confidence and purpose, and now I look forward to teaching my yoga classes."
Photo Gallery
See the beautiful memories of our past 200-hour yoga teacher training courses at our Yoga Ashram in India. Click on the button to view our photo gallery and get an idea of what this transformational experience holds in store for you.
Why Choose Arhanta
Living Yoga For 5 Generations
At Arhanta, you will learn directly from experienced yoga teachers from India with an extended heritage of 5 generations. You will receive accurate and authentic teachings directly from studying the original scriptures in Sanskrit.
Experienced Yoga School
Arhanta Yoga is an experienced traditional yoga school with a modern teaching approach and has been offering professional yoga trainings since 2009. With our established yoga ashrams in India and the Netherlands, we guide more than 1000 participants each year toward qualified yoga teacher certification.
24000+ Yoga Teachers Certified
Arhanta provides internationally accredited yoga teacher certification in India & The Netherlands. We have certified over 24000 yoga teachers from 94 countries. Our extensive teacher training experience has benefited us in building one of the best programs available in the field.
Student-Centric Training
At Arhanta, we keep a 1:8 teacher-student ratio to ensure that you receive personal guidance and proper attention throughout the training.
Arjan
I have the highest regard for Arhanta; they truly stand by their values. I am so glad I came across their website. Every teacher has a great teaching style. Ram has profound knowledge that he describes well, using humor & tales. Omkar helped me to go deep with my yoga asanas and teaching skills. I learned more with this course in one month than in the two years long teacher training I completed earlier. I highly recommend Arhanta!
Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga)
(ERYT-500 & YACEP with 40,000+ hours of teaching experience)
Our Teaching Approach
Benefit from 5 Generations of Yoga Heritage
Born into a family where yoga has been the way of life for five generations, I trained in the tradition of Swami Sivananda. At the Vedic school, I received a solid foundation in scriptures, including Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Sutras (to name a few).
We are traditional but not sectarian. My hunger for knowledge also led me to study modern sciences like anatomy, physiology, and western philosophy with pioneer teachers of new innovations.
We believe a teacher's role is to help the students to reach their goals. We have learned that every student is unique in their physical capabilities, personal goals, and motivations. Therefore, we focus on individual guidance and understanding our student’s personal needs.
This also reflects in our yoga asana teaching; we don't believe in one alignment for all. As each body type is different, everyone has his own most suitable alignment. In the course, you will learn to understand your students, their physical capabilities, and their challenges. And how to provide them with the most suitable alignments and modifications.
At Arhanta, we don't just teach yoga. We teach you how to reach your potential, deepen your knowledge, build your confidence, and take charge of your life.
What’s inside the course
Our 21-day residential yoga teacher training in India offers a clearly structured curriculum that has been continuously refined since 2009. Over these three intensive weeks, you will learn more than 170 asanas, teaching techniques, corrections, pranayama, meditation, Vedic philosophy, and the foundations of an authentic yogic lifestyle.
170 classical yoga asanas |
Proper alignments of 95 yoga asanas |
How to create a proper class environment? |
Important pointers on teaching a yoga class |
The basic structure of a yoga class |
The basic structure of the beginner’s course |
Yoga asana variations for beginners and elementary levels |
Kids Yoga |
Gentle/limited movement yoga |
Yoga for pregnant women |
How and when to modify asanas? |
Deep relaxation / Yoga Nidra |
Pranayama |
Bandhas and kriyas |
Meditation |
The four paths of yoga |
Kundalini Yoga |
Eight main body systems |
Spine and its common disorders |
Difference between yoga and other physical exercises |
Injury prevention and cures |
Alignments, adjustments & modifications |
Yoga as therapy |
Diet and Nutrition |
→ What is Ayurveda? |
→ Yogic diet |
→ Effect of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle on body and mind |
→ Body types and suitable diets |
Aim and meaning of yoga |
Five principles of yogic practice |
Four paths of yoga |
Eight limbs of Raja Yoga |
Seven stages of awareness |
Three gunas – sattva, rajas, tamas |
Maya, prakriti, brahman, avidya |
Atman, parmataman, jiva |
Three bodies; physical, astral, spiritual |
Four inner instruments; mind, intellect, subconscious, ego |
Working of the mind |
Five major and five minor pranas |
Karma and Reincarnation |
→ The law of action and reaction |
→ The law of compensation |
→ The law of retribution |
→ Destiny, self-effort and free will |
→ Purpose of birth and rebirth |
Psychology of a teacher |
Psychology of a student |
Correction and guidance techniques |
Motivation techniques |
Communication techniques |
Ethical Guidelines |
→ Ethical guidelines for a yoga teacher |
Running Your Own Yoga School |
→ How to set up your yoga business or yoga studio? |
→ How to: find a location, advertise and promote, & get renewals |
→ Common fallbacks and mistakes and how to avoid them |
→ Practical tips for the smooth running of a yoga school/yoga studio |
Yoga Teacher Training India Location
Our 200-hour yoga teacher training in India takes place at our own yoga ashram near Khajuraho. Its peaceful setting in Central India creates ideal conditions for a focused residential yoga teacher training in India. The ashram is easily accessible from Delhi, Varanasi, and Agra. Khajuraho Airport is 14 km away and the railway station is only 12 km away.
Please note that we provide complimentary pickup and drop-offs at the Khajuraho Airport and the train station on the course’s first and last days. We can also arrange private transportation on request.
Worldwide accredited certification
With our certification, you are qualified to teach yoga worldwide. Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher training in India is recognized by respected organizations such as Yoga Alliance, the International Yoga Association, the International Yoga Federation, and CRKBO . After successful completion, you can register as an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.
Course Dates & Fees
Upcoming Course Dates
Our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training courses in India take place from October to March every year. This period is ideal for intensive training as the weather is pleasant.
01 Nov - 21 Nov, 2026
Location: India | Status: Available
26 Nov - 16 Dec, 2026
Location: India | Status: Available
08 Jan - 28 Jan, 2027
Location: India | Status: Available
02 Feb - 22 Feb, 2027
Location: India | Status: Available
For more scheduled course dates, please visit all scheduled dates
Course Fees
The course fees include all tuition, accommodation, three vegetarian meals per day, two uniforms, a yoga teacher course manual, a pickup and drop-off facility at the Khajuraho Airport or train station on the first and the last day of the course, and a lifetime membership to AYA Teachers Registry for continual guidance and mentoring.
Accommodation | Fees (In Euros) |
|---|---|
Double shared |
€ 2100 (Early bird € 1900)* |
Single room |
€ 2500 (Early bird € 2300)* |
*Early bird discount:
Get a 200 Euro discount if you sign up for this course 5 months before the start of the course.
At the end of the registration, we request a deposit of 200 euros to confirm your spot. You can pay the remaining fees at a later time, before the course starts. Get in touch with us to explore flexible payment options tailored to your needs.
Arriving in India?
We’ll take care of you from the moment you land
Safe, guided arrival support for international students, especially if you’re traveling alone.
Arriving in India for the first time can feel intense: long flights, a busy airport, unfamiliar surroundings.
That’s why we make sure you are guided, supported, and taken care of from the moment you land, whether you’re going to your hotel or continuing to your domestic flight.
You don’t have to figure anything out on your own. If anything doesn’t go as expected, our team immediately steps in and guides you until you are safely on your way.
Trusted by 1000+ international students - many traveling solo for the first time.
Eligibility Criteria
We welcome students of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. The following are the most important factors to consider before applying for our yoga teacher certification course:
Daily Schedule
06:00 am | Meditation and Pranayama |
07: 15 am | Breakfast |
08:15 am | Teaching Practice |
11:30 am | Lunch |
12:00 pm | Karma Yoga |
01:00 pm | Philosophy, Anatomy |
03:15 pm | Asana Practice |
05:30 pm | Dinner |
07:00 pm | Evening program |
08:00 pm | Herbal Tea |
09:30 pm | Lights out |
The schedule of the first and last days are adjusted to travel requirements. (Airplane/Train schedule in Khajuraho)
How to Register?
Our teacher training is open to everyone and there is no age limit.
To register, please complete the online form by clicking the "Register Now" button below. Once we receive your form, we will confirm your booking within two working days.
Please note that our yoga certification courses in India, especially the 200-hour yoga teacher training in India, often sell out well in advance. We therefore recommend registering early to secure your place.
Guarantee
Our 200-hour yoga teacher training in India has been a time-tested course since 2009. We guarantee the course will give you 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 and we offer it to all our students. You can contact our teachers 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 the International Yoga Association. You can also register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200-hour level).
Read What Our Alumni Say
"I came here to Arhanta yoga ashram in India with little knowledge of yoga. Now after three weeks, I am leaving with confidence in my own practice and my teaching abilities. The course is very well structured to build up knowledge and confidence. Each week I could see a big jump in my progress. The teachers are very experienced and helpful. I am amazed how much I could learn in such a short period."
Janina
"The three weeks in the yoga ashram have been life-changing for me. Besides the great yoga asana classes, the serene meditation sessions, and positive morning chanting, it gave me something more: the realization of missing a vision of life. By sharing their stories, teaching so much about yoga, and giving personal advice, Ram and his team helped me fulfill my personal goal of becoming a yoga teacher. They also challenged me to look inside and discover “Who am I.” And that journey I have started. Thank you all!"
Debbie
"It was an exceptional experience to spend one month with a group of such beautiful and kind people. We shared laughter, tears, challenges, and personal stories over this past month. It was amazing to see how everyone grew so much just in one month and how much we learned from the teachers and also from each other. I truly appreciated the personal attention from the teachers, they were very generous with their time and advice."
Gianni
Yoga Teacher Training India FAQ
1.
General FAQ
After this course, you will have the strongest foundation recommended for any good teacher. You can work full-time or part-time as a yoga teacher at a yoga studio, or you can start your own classes or a full-fledged studio.
Yes, to ensure proper personal attention and guidance to all students, each course has limited seats.
Read: 4 reasons why it is possible to become a yoga teacher in 200 hours / 4 weeks
Yes, our 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher training in India is accredited by Yoga Alliance for 200-hour training. After completing the course, you can register as an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.
Yes, we are a registered yoga school. We also have worldwide accreditations with various yoga associations. With our certificate, you will become eligible to buy yoga teacher insurance.
2.
Pre-requisites FAQ
Everyone has some challenges, it is normal. A flexible mind is more important than a flexible body. The program will teach you how to work with different challenges.
Yes, this course does not require any previous education.
It’s the foundation course and will teach the most important principles and skills from scratch. All you need is a genuine interest in yoga. We recommend a regular practice of at least one year, but it is fully accessible to complete beginners.
No there are no age limits. As long as you have a sincere desire to learn and you are physically fine you can follow this course.
This teacher training course is taught in basic English because the students come from all over the world. If you can read an English magazine, you will be able to follow the course. We have course manuals available in a few other languages, please get in touch with us to find out if we can provide you with a manual in another language before applying.
Read: Following a yoga teacher training when English isn't your first language.
We do not have a mandatory reading list, but we have a suggested reading list. We prefer that you first understand the concepts in the course and then read the books. This way, you can gain the most out of your reading.
Yes, if you don't push yourselves too far. But please let us know in advance.
When you finish the course and the final practicums, you will be presented with the certificate on the last day of the course.
Yes, many of our students do not want to become professional yoga teachers, but they do this course to gain a solid foundation and deep knowledge for their personal practice and spiritual journey.
3.
Course & Support FAQ
In our 200-hour yoga teacher training in India, you will learn Classical Hatha Yoga—the traditional foundation of many modern yoga styles. This gives you a clear and well-grounded understanding of alignment, breath, philosophy, and class structure.
The final practicum consists of a simple theory and practical teaching exams. The teachers will prepare you for both. For your reference, the average passing rate is 98%.
Yes, at Arhanta, we provide lifetime support to our students. You can contact the teachers anytime, even after you have completed your training.
To register as an RYT 200, please go to the Yoga Alliance website and follow the registration process and pay their membership fees. During the process, you will be asked to upload a copy of your certificate issued by us. Once you have completed the application, we will receive a notification to check and verify your application. Once we verify, you will be registered.
4.
Registration FAQ
We don't have deadlines, but our courses fill up well in advance. Therefore we recommend you reserve your seat as soon as you have decided to join our course.
Our goal is always to give you the course you signed up for.
This means we will try to find solutions to any unusual situations, this can be moving to a later course option or credit notes.
It is also possible to request a refund of your payment, but administration charges will be applied.
For full details please see article 5 in https://www.arhantayoga.org/general-conditions/ or you can reach out to us for more details.
You can get an invoice for your payment. If you have a company, you can put it in costs.
Yes, it is possible to pay in installments. Please drop us an email for details.
5.
Travel FAQ
Travel and visa requirements can change, so we recommend checking the official Indian government visa website and your local travel advisory before booking your trip.
If you join our yoga teacher training in India, our team will also guide you with practical arrival information for Khajuraho and your transfer to the ashram.
Traveling to the ashram is very simple. We recommend you fly to New Delhi airport (airport code - DEL).
- Return flights from Europe to Delhi start from Euros 600 onwards (you can compare prices and flights at skyscanner.com or kayak.com).
- From New Delhi, you can fly to Khajuraho (airport code - HJR). The flight duration is 1hr 20min, and it usually costs around Euros 50 (www.spicejet.com) or (https://flights.agoda.com/) for one way.
When you reach Khajuraho Airport, our team will pick you up and bring you to the ashram. We provide complimentary pickup on the first day of the course.
Most international travelers need to have a valid visa before traveling to India. It is easy to get an e-visa for India. Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online at least four days before the date of arrival.
E-Tourist Visa Facility is Available for Nationals of the 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, 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.
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