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
- 5 Generations of Yoga Heritage
- Over 24000 Yoga Teachers Certified Since 2009
- Worldwide Accredited Certification
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 a life-changing experience that gives you in-depth insight into Classical Hatha Yoga. This comprehensive course is ideal for bringing depth into your yoga practice and learning to teach others using a professional structure.
This 21-day residential yoga teacher training is more than certification—it’s a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Living in an authentic yoga ashram, you experience the true yogic lifestyle, leaving you refreshed, transformed, and ready to share yoga with the world.
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 Say
“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.”
“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.”
“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.
- 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 50,000+ hours of teaching experience)
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Is This Course For You?
Please view the checklist below to see if Arhanta is a good match for your goals
Yes
- You desire yoga teacher certification
- You are looking for an in-depth training
- You want personal and spiritual transformation
- You want to experience a yogic lifestyle at a yoga ashram in India
- You value authentic yoga teachers and lineage
No
- You desire yoga teacher certification
- You are looking for an in-depth training
- You want personal and spiritual transformation
- You want to experience a yogic lifestyle at a yoga ashram in India
- You value authentic yoga teachers and lineage
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 Learn
- Learn to practice yoga beyond the mat
- Learn to practice & teach over 170 Hatha Yoga poses
- Establish structure and habits for a healthy body and mind
- Experience authentic yogic lifestyle with a like-minded community
- Get a deep understanding of yoga philosophy and practice
- Reach a new level in your personal yoga and meditation practice
- Learn to teach others with professional standards
- Receive your worldwide Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga instructor certification
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
Choosing a yoga teacher training is no longer about finding a certificate. It is about choosing an educational system you can trust.
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 yoga school providing professional yoga education since 2009 in the traditional system with a modern approach. We have two reputed yoga ashrams in India & The Netherlands that serve over 1000 yoga students annually.
24000+ Yoga Teachers Certified
Arhanta provides internationally accredited yoga teacher certification training 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 50,000+ 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.
Dr Jain is also the author of a widely used Hatha Yoga book, with over 20,000 copies sold worldwide, published by Human Kinetics, a leading international academic publisher in movement and sports education.
His teaching style is direct and demanding, yet supportive. Students are expected to understand why they teach what they teach — not simply copy postures or scripts.
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 |
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 fallback 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 dedicated yoga ashram. The ashram spreads over 17 acres of land and is in a peaceful and serene environment near the ancient city of Khajuraho, Central India. The yoga ashram is easy to reach by direct flight or direct train from Delhi, Varanasi, and Agra. The Khajuraho Airport is 14 km from the ashram, and the train 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 certificate, you will be qualified to teach yoga worldwide. All major yoga associations like Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Association, International Yoga Federation, and The CRKBO (The Netherlands) fully accredited our 200-hour Yoga teacher training courses in India. On completion, you can register yourselves as RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.
Course Dates & Fees
Choose a date that fits your schedule. Early registration is encouraged, as the courses can fill up in advance.
01 Nov – 21 Nov, 2026
Location: India | Status: Available
26 Nov – 16 Dec, 2026
Location: India | Status: Available
04 Jan – 24 Jan, 2027
Location: India | Status: Available
28 Jan – 17 Feb, 2027
Location: India | Status: Available
21 Feb – 13 Mar, 2027
Location: India | Status: Available
Fees & Accomodation
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.
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.
* Early Bird Discount *
Save €200 when you are among the first 10 confirmed students for your chosen course date or when you confirm at least 90 days before the course begins – whichever limit is reached first.
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.
- A trusted driver will be waiting at the airport with your name
- Your driver details (name, phone, and photo) are shared with you in advance
- You receive clear instructions before your journey
- We track your flight and adjust for any delays
- You have direct WhatsApp support at all times
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:
- You should genuinely desire to work hard, adapt, and grow beyond your comfort zone.
- You should be mentally and physically fit to take the course.
- You should be able to understand basic English.
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
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Extremely Interesting
“Very nice atmosphere. Great teachers, interested in teaching well, learned very much. I loved the asana class, appreciation and motivation was very good. Philosophy was a nice impulse to think about. How to teach was hard but so helpful in learning how to teach because of the practical practice. Thank you for this beautiful time here!”
So Helpful
The teacher training course was really nice. I got the opportunity to experience yoga in a different way. Beside the asanas you simply learn to live it more completely through these 4 weeks. A lot of background knowledge and structure guided everyone of us through the course. All teachers are very competent complementing each other in a very calm way. I will remember the time in the ashram with its awesome scenery in a very positive way.
I Learned So Much Of This Course!
“I choose this yoga teacher certification program because it’s very complete. You learn philosophy, anatomy, how to teach, asanas, diet… The course has a very strict schedule, but thanks to that we are now stronger. After the training you are more confident and you can teach in a very good way. The teachers are very professional and take good care for the students. Thank you.”
Amazing Teaching!
“A lifetime experience. Coming together with a group of 27 people from all over the world. We grew tight together; we went through a lot of emotions and a lot of genuine hugs and kisses. The ‘how to teach’ classes were extremely professional and we all started to love Omkar. Thank you Arhanta. Can’t wait to send my daughter next year.”
Awesome Course!
“Teachers are very professional and they have good technique to help students go deeper into their practice of asana. I find ‘how to teach’ class extremely useful because you grow step by step in a whole process to get more confidence in teaching and in how to give a proper yoga lesson. I have learnt a lot in terms of technique, theory and practise in only 1 month.”
