500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Content reviewed & updated 24 August 2026 Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi Founder & Lead Teacher Himalayan Yoga Tradition · Yoga Alliance RYT 500
Content reviewed & updated 24 August 2026 Maa Haripriya Director Traditional Kundalini & Tantra Yoga · Yoga Alliance RYT 500

Look within and you will find the greatest love

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh, India

Our combined 200 + 300 hour path in Rishikesh — for those who want to live Yoga, not just teach it!

If you want to know what it takes to not only be an expert Yoga Teacher but a Yogi for life then our combined 200 Hour + 300 Hour = 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh is for you! The 500 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) is taught in our fabulous flagship World Peace Yoga Centre in Laxman Jhula, located in the heart of Rishikesh, India. The course is 2 months of intense learning to take you on a Yoga Training journey like no other. Our course has been carefully crafted by our past and present-day Masters and Gurus who have been steeped in Yogic life their entire life. The ultimate course for students keen to dedicate their lives to training and practising Yoga for the rest of their lives.

Our primary aim of this course is to make sure you know everything there is to know to become a well-rounded, professional, expert, deeply connected and qualified Yoga Teacher.

During this process, we also aspire to support you to reach the highest possible stages of inner peace, tranquillity and joy that will remain with you no matter where life takes you.

By completing this course, you’ll become qualified and certified with Yoga Alliance USA to commence your Yoga Teaching career and spread the practice and message of Yoga around the World. Our well-qualified teachers will make sure you’re closely guided every step of the way in the two months you spend with us.

In the first 200 hours, we will help you build a solid base and understanding of all the major theoretical, practical and philosophical pillars of Yoga. The next 300 hours will take this to the next level, leaving you absorbed with the deepest essence and mastery over all the major fundamentals and subtle aspects of Yoga - we will make sure of it! Completing the 500 Hour combined Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) together over two months means you receive consistency and continuity in your learning path, which will set you up for success both as a professionally trained and qualified Yoga Teacher as well as a spiritual seeker, capable of achieving the highest possible levels of inner peace, serenity and bliss like you’ve never experienced before.

No matter if you’re new to yoga, or you have done it several times, our 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is suitable for everyone. We guarantee once you’ve completed the course you’ll be an expert in it. We will help you find your dominant style (Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga) just as much as yourself along the way. Come and connect to your inner light, in a peaceful, love-filled environment at World Peace Yoga School in magical Rishikesh. Experience the powerful vibration of the Himalayas and the ancient knowledge of the Yogis. Can’t wait to see you!

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500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course in World Peace Yoga School?

At World Peace Yoga School, you will get a chance to enjoy a transformative yoga learning experience. Amid a favorable ambience and innate blissfulness, you will get the best yoga-practicing experience.A 500 Hour YTT in Rishikesh helps you meet the new version of your rejuvenating personality when you start radiating peace and love.

The Yoga Alliance approves the whole curriculum along with its subsidiaries. The skilled teachers led By Guru Vishnu at World Peace yoga school share their traditional yogic and Vedic practices knowledge through the detailed course. World Peace Yoga School introduces you to the essence of life through Yoga. It is one of the most reputed and traditional yoga institutes in the world yoga capital in the middle of the subtle serenity of the Himalayan Hills.

This 500 Hour Yoga teacher training program has been designed to assist you in walking through the yoga path. It is one of the best ways for developing a deep understanding of yoga practices and be a certified yoga teacher. A 500 Hour yoga teacher training course is the best course for laying your groundwork to be a motivated yoga instructor. This Yoga Alliance registered course focuses on assisting aspiring yoga teachers in deepening their knowledge of Yoga and meditation.

They make sure students obtain full attention in class, proper help in utilizing props and freedom to work at their speed.

Become an experienced, qualified, certified, registered yoga teacher from one of the top yoga schools in India
You get the most powerful training from Masters and PhD-holder teachers
Great quizzes, assignments, and a final exam that will make you very knowledgeable in Yoga
One month of training and lifetime learning
After graduation, we will help you register your certificate with Yoga Alliance
You can register with Yoga Alliance whenever you want
Eligible for Advanced Level Certification Courses of Yoga Alliance
A life-changing experience of learning Yoga and spirituality from the birthplace of Yoga

Your life is a gift of the Divine, Cherish it

Why Rishikesh For Yoga & Brief Overview Of Course

Rishikesh – A home for authentic yoga schools!

Rishikesh is located in Northern India, tucked into the Himalayas, and the holy river Ganges flows through it. This small city has become so attractive and counted among the best yoga destination in the world. What can be more charming than sitting on the bank of the river Ganges while enchanting and performing Yoga?

Rishikesh possess awe-inspiring divine energy!

A yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh can be one of the best experiences due to the incredible ambiance, cold breeze, and peaceful environment. Head to this beautiful place Rishikesh for extensive yoga teacher training. Submerge yourself in authentic Indian culture as you spend one month learning in the house of various ancient rulers and sages.

Brief Overview of what you will Learn?

Traditional Classical Yoga Practices
Ashtanga Yoga
Alignment & Adjustment
Teaching Methodology & Yoga Anatomy
Introduction to Himalayan Tradition Yoga Practices
Different Yoga Traditions of the World
Importance and Necessity of Yoga in Life
Foundation of Yoga Practice
100+ Yoga Postures
Meaning and science behind poses
Mindfulness Yoga Training
Holistic Yoga for Daily Life
Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, and Bandha
Meditation Practices
Mudra, Mantra, Yoga Philosophy, and more
Sitting, Lying, Walking, Sleeping and Laughing Yoga
Contemplation Practices

Why Our School Is Special?

Why Choose World Peace Yoga School For Yoga

Meditation on the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh

Why World Peace Yoga School?

The most reputed and traditional Yoga School in India
Presence in Rishikesh for over 15 years
Located on the banks of the holy river Ganga with the calmest and the most natural place beside the Himalayan hills
Our courses have been attended by hundreds of writers, scientists, Bollywood-Hollywood stars, and other eminent people
Training is guided by the most eminent Yogi with 35 years of experience, Yogi Vishnu
15,000+ yoga teachers have been trained from across the globe and all walks of life
30+ experienced yoga teachers who specialize in different subjects
Attendees from 121+ different countries
20+ international centers around the Globe
You can work anywhere in the world as a Certified Yoga Teacher

Why 500 YTTC With World Peace Yoga School?

A complete curriculum
An intensive course in a relaxing environment
Extra classes on Ayurveda, Kundalini, Tantra& Therapy
Spirituality and morality being the basis of the course
The scientific study of yogic practices
Meditation laboratory
A large library of Yoga and Vedic scriptures
All modern facilities
Clean, hygienic, healthy, and secure for all
A family vibe with joy, happiness, and laughter
For the experience of a balanced life

A traditional fire ceremony at the school

Why Are We Different?

Dedicated to creating an explosion of peace in students and teachers to bring harmony to the World
Achieve global awareness of peace and love
Creating unity in the world among all religions, nationality, and cultures
Healthy lifestyle awareness through our trained teachers

The Highest Value Of Life Is To Love Yourself First

Curriculum for 500 = 200 + 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Mantra

A mantra is a set of words that consist of specific sounds, vibrations received by ancient yogis, and seers which offer a powerful physical, mental, and spiritual benefit. There are many kinds of Mantras available for different purposes. You will be learning;

Mantra Chanting

You will learn a number of mantras which will take you on the inner journey. They promote healing, vibrations within the body and still the mind, such as:

To name a few:

The mantras are there to bring you to the present – they are not steeped in religion, only a spiritual connection – connecting to the divine sounds of the universe

Hatha Yoga

World Peace Yoga School teaches the traditional ancient style of Hatha Yoga that has been practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. At our school, you practice according to your strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to attain perfect health and peace of mind. Here is the list of asana series that will be practiced;

In total, you will learn 140 Yoga Exercises

The theory is just as important as practicing. Without proper understanding, you cannot do well. Our teachers will teach a base of understanding why, how, when, and what you need to do in an asana class. You must be self-motivated to go deeper into the postures. Here are the some of the theories you will be learning;

Ashtanga Yoga

In the 20th century, K.pattabhi Jois has developed a modern-day form of classical Indian Yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form which is energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements.

The first series is taught in our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. You will learn all asanas systematically and all the details are in Ashtanga Manual that you will receive.

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
History of Ashtanga Yoga
Awakening the Fire Within
The Breath of Life
Prana
A Chakra Contemplation
Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Practice of K.Pattabhi Jois
How to Do Bandha in Ashtanga
Drishti- Focusing the Attention During Movements
Cleansing and Purification
Creating A Sacred Place
The Challenging Asanas
Proper Use of Props and Yoga Instruments
Sun Salutation A & B (week 1)
Standing Asana Series (week 2)
Sitting Asana Series (Week 3)
Finishing Asana Series (Week 3)
Teaching Practices (Traditional&Mysore Style- Week 4)
pādāṅguṣṭāsana – Big toes Posture
pāda hastāsana – Hand under foot posture
utthita trikoṇāsana (A+B) Triangle posture
utthita pārśvakonāsana (A+B)- Extended side angle pose
prasārita pādottānāsana (A,B,C,D)- Intense wide leg stretch
pārśvottānāsana – intense side stretch posture
utthita hasta pādāṅguṣṭāsana- hand to big toe posture
ardha baddha padmottānāsana – half bound lotus forward bend
utkatāsana – Fierce pose
vīrabhadrāsana – Warrier pose A+B
Dandasana – Staff pose
paścimattānāsana – intense west stretch or sitting forward bend
pūrvattanāsana – Intense east stretch
ardha baddha padma paścimattānāsana- half bound lotus forward bend
tiryaṅgmukha ekapāda paścimattānāsana- Reverse the leg, one leg intense stretch
jānuśīrṣāsana – head to knee pose
marīcāsana – Sage Marichi Pose
nāvāsana – Boat pose
bhujapīḍāsana – shoulder pressure pose
kūrmāsana – tortoise pose
supta kūrmāsana – sleeping tortoise
garbha piṇḍāsana – embryo posture
kukkuṭāsana – rooster posture
baddha konāsana – bound angle pose
upaviṣṭha konāsana – Seated angle posture
supta konāsana – lying down angle posture
supta pādāṅguṣṭāsana – reclining big toe posture
ubhaya pādāṅguṣṭāsana – both big toes posture
ūrdhva mukha paścimattānāsana – upward facing full forward bend
setu bandhāsana – bridge posture

Finishing Postures

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand Pranayama as the breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads us to health, peace, happiness, balance and awakening of kundalini.

Every week will lead to a different state of experience. Here are the topics you will be learning for study of Pranayama: Beginners and Intermediate Practices

Meditation (Dhyana)

Once you stabilize your posture through Asana, cleanse your energy through Pranayama, and control your senses through Pratyahara you will be able to focus your mind. Meditation starts with concentration practices and with our 200-hour YTTC, you will learn great techniques to master the basics by which you can develop a high-level concentration and awareness.

With this 4 week's program, you will learn basic to intermediate levels of meditation preparations and techniques. Each day you will get a little more understanding of how to perform them and experience their benefits.

Here is the list of what you will be learning:- Styles of Meditation Practices Himalayan Meditation Practices Nada Meditation Practices Active Meditation Practices Tantra & Kundalini Meditation Practices Vipassana & Passive Meditation Practices

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra (sleep awareness/ psychic sleep) is a journey from a conscious to a superconscious state of awareness. All animals, birds, insects, and humans sleep in the same way, and the experience of sleep also is the same. This state brings oneness and there is a great secret behind all of it. Yogi Vishnu is one of the most famous Yoga Nidra teachers. His proven techniques have been practiced for a long time by our sages. He will be the mentor and teacher, showing you how it can transform your life in a very short period of time. Yoga Nidra practices will take place every Friday.

You will learn the basics of Yoga Nidra.

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

The body produces toxins at all times and we need to cleanse our bodies accordingly. Proper ablution, urination, cleaning nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue, and other organs are very important for good health. These are physical, mental, emotional, al, and spiritual cleansing. In the beginning, yoga practitioners should follow six practices (Sat-Karma) by which they can unblock the channels for higher experiences. With your 200-hour YTTC, you will learn these cleansing practices. You will also learn the basic theory of the following;

Practices that you will learn

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding one can change one's own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of Yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by our teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in Yoga Sutra. There are hundreds of Yogic texts and we will introduce you few important ones such as; Yoga Sutra, Bhagawat Geeta, and Upanishad.

During these 4 weeks Yoga Philosophy will take you a great journey of wisdom.

Week 1. Entering to the World of Wisdom Week 2: Patanjali Welcomes you- External limbs !!! Week 3: Inward Journey of Philosophy- Internal Limbs !!! Week 4: Exploring the wisdom of Yoga

Anatomy & Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes, you will learn two types of anatomy, physical and spiritual.

Physical Anatomy Spiritual Anatomy

Yoga Therapy

Yoga is a holistic science which nurtures the body, mind and soul. It has a natural healing energy by which one can remain healthy and if there is any illness, it helps the body heal naturally. You will be learning the basics of Yoga Therapy in the classes. Our teachers will give instructions of therapeutic value of respective practices during the asana, pranayama, meditation and anatomy classes. There will be no specific class for it.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. It believes that the body is made of five elements which create three Doshas; Kapha, Vata and Pitta. When we keep them balanced, we are healthy and when imbalanced, we are ill. Ayurveda talks about a proper health management that all yoga teachers need to know to help people. We provide one Ayurveda workshop from our doctor. Here is what you will learn in the Ayurveda classes;

Mudra

Mudra is a Divine gesture practiced with human hands. There are hundreds of them and they can bring miraculous changes in the body and mind with its extraordinary powers.

You will learn about these powerful and secret mudras and their understanding.

Bandha (Energy Lock)

The whole universe is made of energy. At all times the energy is converted into matter so that we see the whole universe as what it is. Our physical body is also made of energy and it constantly works with it. With mudra channelise the energy and with bandha we control the energy and prevent it from draining. It helps us manage and maintain the energy. It also is helpful for kundalini awakening.

There are only three Bandhas according to yoga but we will teach you many preparation techniques that will help you perform the bandhas correctly.

Here is what you will learn Practices (Beginners and Intermediate Level)

Teaching Methodology

Learning or practicing yoga is not enough to teach. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people's lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you with;

Here is what you will learn

Alignment

Adjustment

Evaluation & Certification

At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and according to that, you will get the certification. Your evaluation will be based on the following;

Alignment

Adjustment

Ayurveda

Yoga and Ayurveda complement each other as a science, and the potential benefits of adding Ayurveda into Yoga should not be ignored. Ayurveda is about proper health management and a science of self-healing that all Yoga teachers need to understand in order to upskill the students. We provide one Ayurveda workshop from our in-house doctor. Here is what you will learn in the Ayurveda class.

Basic Principles And Introduction Of Ayurveda

Bandha (Energy Lock)

There are three types of Bandhas and is thought diversely according to the level of the student. In 300 hours you have learnt the basics and here in 300 TTC in Rishikesh you will acquire the knowledge to elevate the practice and the technique to stimulate our concealed energy.

Here is what you will learn Practices (Beginners and Intermediate Level)

Classical Dance

We introduce classical dance to our students because it is absolutely a Yoga practice. Here we teach you the Ganesha Vandana Classical Dance whereby we do bhangi, which means you dance in such a way that you represent Ganesha in some of your gestures. You will feel yourself Divine and one’s mood changes completely by simply watching. This is the first time that we have included Dance in our Yoga curriculum and students are stimulated by the moves and we are sure that will be taken aback by it.

Because of the mind and body concept of Yoga, classical dance provides the harmony for this concept and further introduces another excitement concept. Subject matter is as follows:-

Ganga Beach Sadhna

Students are captivated by the sheer beauty, majestic scenery and amazing views of this heavenly Rishikesh. At the foothills, meanders the majestic Mother Ganga with all her aesthetic, harboring the sacred moments with the Gods within her merciful flow.

Every Thursday morning the Yoga sadhanas are conducted on the banks of this holy Ganga.

The lessons :-

Hatha Yoga

The primary objectives of Hatha Yoga are:-

Initially, the basics will be thought of so that the body can adjust for the advanced level. Once you gain confidence to hold the posture for longer periods, then progress with fluidity which appears almost like a dancing motion. Many of the classical postures are only the same in name but are of different levels of practice. The teachers are close at hand to assist in the performance of the proper alignment.

Listed below are the asana series that will be practiced:-

Philosophy Of Hatha Yoga

Philosophy of Hatha Yoga will really change your concept of Yoga. It is much more than the physical exercise and movement. This subject matter covers the following indepth:-

Ashtanga Yoga

Standing Postures Intermediate Postures Finishing Postures

Mantra & Mantra Diksha

Sanskrit syllable Healing mantras Mantras for planetary disorders Mantra for healing the different diseases Mantra Healing for all planets Mantra Diksha

There will be an initiation ceremony to the Yoga Tradition on the first day of the course. After taking a shower every students have to dress white and join the opening ceremony. Our Pandit ji and Guru ji himself take you through the amazing experience. Gayatri initiation with the energy transmission called shaktipat will be given. From today one feel deeply connected to the yoga tradition.

It is said that without that transmission one is not eligible to get the higher knowledge on Yoga.

On this time what will be done?

Chakras

Muladhara Swadhistana Manipura Anahata Visuddha Ajna Sahasrara

Meditation (Dhyana)

In this 300 hour YTTC journey our meditation becomes effortless, natural and it becomes a part of our daily lives. Our progress into deeper meditation frees us from our desires and ignorance which are the undoing of the human race. Students are thought the advanced techniques of meditation by which one can master our true Self.

Meditation Timetable Content Styles Of Meditation Practices Himalayan Meditation Practices Nada Meditation Practices Active Meditation Practices Tantra & Kundalini Meditation Practices Vipasana & Passive Meditation Practices

Mudra

Mudras are very important to uplift our energy easily. The advance students should learn some secrets to awaken kundalini Shakti also. Here in this 300 hour YTTC you are going to learn some traditional mudra for energy awakening.

Hast Mudra Kundalini Mudra Shambhavi Mudra

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

In this 300 YTTC pranayama is taught in a more sensitive and advanced level to experience the deeper powers of your prana. You will learn how pranayama can be used to heal body and mind. So that in the end of the course you will have acquired skills to educate others.

Weekly stages of experience. Discussion for study of Pranayama: Intermediate and Advance Practices of Pranayama

Silence

Silence is the ultimate goal of Yogic practice. As you go deeper into your practice you find the intensity of thoughts decreases, the mind becomes steady, calm, tranquil, and serene and one can easily attain deep concentration. Silence cannot be achieved as long as there is turmoil in the mind.

Two nights and one day silence practice will be given to our students to experience absolute silence. Students will gain a clear awareness and the ability to withdraw the conscious mind into silence.

Additional Awareness: You will during silence have the opportunity to:

Anatomy & Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers, as a Yogi has to know what his body is doing while practicing Yoga, as well as knowing the limitations of the body. Students are familiarized with the two types of Yoga namely; physical and spiritual.

Physical Anatomy Spiritual Anatomy

Yoga Kriya & Cleaning (Shatkarma)

Practicing Satkarm a regularly prepares you to understand your inner being and purification. By removing the physical, mental and emotional vail you enter into your real Self. That is why Satkarma is very important to practice. In this advanced course students are thought advanced Satkarma that demands expert guidance and care.

Knowledge imparted

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra is a unique practice in that you are completely aware of your subtle body, although you are in an entirely different world, and your awareness demonstrates to you that you are not only a physical body. Advance techniques of Yoga Nidra gives you unbelievable experiences like; body ascending, body warming, chakra vibration and so on. But that is not the real reason, the real purpose of Yoga Nidra is to master our sleep and to reach the higher state of consciousness.

Practices Include You will also study the basics of Yoga Nidra.

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga Philosophy in this 300 Hour YTTC is much more innovative than the 300 hour where we had some preparatory grounding of Yoga in reality. This course takes us into a much more intense awareness of our soul and Samadhi. It will make you even more proficient to realize the Self. This subject matter also includes; Yoga Sutra, Adweta Vedanta and Tantra Philosophy that enables you to grasp how Yoga is explained in the diverse scriptures.

Week 1. Entering to the World of Enlightenment (Yoga Samadhi) Week 2: Original practice of Yoga (Yoga Sadhana) Week 3: Miracles and gift of Yoga (Yoga Vibhuti) Week 4: Life receive Endless Grace and freedom – Yoga Kaivalya

Yoga Therapy

In this advanced 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, students will absorb in detail Yoga therapy. Diseases to be discussed are listed below and these diseases can be cured by the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation etc.

Evaluation & Certification

Yoga is not just an academic education but it is a life education. In order to qualify for this advanced 300 hour training program, the following criteria has to be achieved;

Awake From The Ignorance And Unconsciousness

Daily Schedule for 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In India

Each class is important for you to grow. Not only learning from your teachers or books but by living properly in our school and following the schedule will also teach you so much. You may have different habits in your daily life but by surrendering to the whole program, you will have a greater chance for change which you will see the difference in the end. You will start seeing the world with a new set of eyes.

All classes are mandatory. Only in the case of an emergency or illness, you can take leave with the permission of the respected teachers. Uninformed leaves will not be accepted and this will affect the student's monthly performance.

Morning

05:00 AM – 06:00 AM Yoga Sadhana
06:15 AM – 07:15 AM Pranayama and Meditation
07:30 AM – 09:00 AM Hatha Yoga
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM Breakfast
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Yoga Anatomy
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Yoga Alignment & Adjustment / Teaching Methodology

A student in Natarajasana, the dancer pose

Afternoon & Evening

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch
02:00 PM – 03:30 PM Self Study
03:30 PM – 04:30 PM Yoga Philosophy
04:30 PM – 06:00 PM Ashtanga Yoga
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM Dinner
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Ganga Beach Meditation (Self)

Depending on the season and weather, the timetable and timings can be subject to change.

Be Calm At All Times Without Fail Or You Will Fail

RYT-500 Certification & Yoga Alliance

Yoga Alliance is an international support organization for yoga schools across the world. It gives support to all students as well as teachers to teach Yoga. The directory of Yoga Alliance represents more than 25,000 yoga teachers and yoga schools that meet the globally recognized training standards.

World Peace Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance recognized school. All yoga teachers who have accomplished a specific standard of yoga teacher training like 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, or 300-hour yoga teacher training course, or a 500-hour yoga teacher training course receive a completion certification from RYS. They become qualified to register as yoga teachers with the Yoga Alliance as RYT-200 certification or RYT-500.

Yoga Alliance Certificate
School Certificate

RYT 500 certification offers you an international identity of your knowledge, experience, and training. People feel confident in hiring you as they know your expertise and training meet the Alliance’s standards.

Be satisfied in yourself alone

Accommodation, Food & Inclusion/Exclusion

Deluxe double room with wardrobe, dressing table and air conditioning

Private room with a double bed and a window onto the Rishikesh hills

Twin-bed room with a balcony door and patterned rugs

Twin-sharing room with fresh towels laid out on each bed

Shared room with single beds and a lockable wardrobe

Bunk beds in a wood-panelled dormitory room

Yoga hall with a wooden floor and tall windows

Dining hall with low tables and floor cushions

Accommodation

You will experience the most comfortable and luxurious stay at World Peace Yoga School.

Food

World Peace Yoga School cares about your health so that we serve the most delicious, healthy, vegetarian/vegan diet for you. According to India’s biggest science of health, Ayurveda, the nature of the body is completely dependent and influenced by food. If food is good, so is your health, and peace of mind.

Vegetarian plate of tofu curry, rice, steamed vegetables and salad

Breakfast of poha, papaya, peanuts, porridge and watermelon juice

Close-up of poha topped with coconut beside a bowl of porridge

Fresh salad platters of cabbage, beetroot, tomato and lemon

Glasses of fresh watermelon juice on the buffet counter

Buffet trays of vegetable pulao, dal and curry

Students serving themselves from the vegetarian buffet

A student serving curry and mixed vegetables at the buffet

What Is Yogic Diet?

Yoga believes the body is made of five elements and food also contains five elements and has six tastes. When we consume food that contains each element that is called a balanced diet or yogic diet. The whole science of Ayurveda is based on these principles. Everyone has different tastes. This is not only because of their habits but it is because of what actually the body needs. When we consume food without proper knowledge of what our body needs, we create diseases. However, when we consume food that has all the necessary elements, we are healthy and satisfied.

Yogic food contains proper nutrients that the body needs to grow. Consuming too little or too much food is also very risky for our health, so a holistic diet is very important. Yogis always avoid tamasic food like meat, egg, etc. Avoiding tamasic food helps you become more flexible and compassionate. Listen to Guruji's lecture on Vegetarianism.

A vegetarian or a healthy diet consists of green vegetables, fresh fruits, lentils, beans, plant-based oils like coconut, mustard, peanuts etc. This kind of food is easy to digest and makes us feel lighter, at peaceful, and conscious.

24 Nights – 25 Days Accommodation
Yoga Books
Notebooks and pens
Cleansing Kits
Fire Ceremony
Evaluation / Assessment
Diary
Evening Ganga Beach Meditation
Ganga Beach Yoga & Kirtan Eve
Daily Nutritious Vegetarian meals and tea
A Himalayan sightseeing trip to Kunjapuri
Weekend excursions
Free taxi pick-up from Dehradun Airport
Towels and bed sheet
Online Pre-recorded preparatory course videos after booking

Air-conditioning (an additional 150 USD)
Women herbal beauty, share wearing and many more with the help of local ladies
Ayurvedic Panchakarma and Treatment and Healing Sessions / Training
A variety of massages with a discounted price for the students
Visa fee / air fare / taxi pick-up from Delhi, Haridwar

Every step is an opportunity to grow, do not let it pass you by

Excursion included in this course in Rishikesh

Our body and mind need free time to relax. Exploring the beauty of Rishikesh along with this course makes learning more fun. On Sundays, we arrange excursion tours to places like Kunjapuri Temples, Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Nikethan, Vashishta Cave, etc.

The entrance of Kunjapuri Temple, hung with marigold garlands — Kunjapuri Temple

A crowd gathered at dusk around the Shiva statue on the Ganga ghat at Parmarth Niketan — Parmarth Niketan

A student standing waist-deep in the Ganga with palms joined — Ganga Beach

Four students sitting on the steps of a mural-painted hut at the Beatles Ashram — Beatles Ashram

A student standing in tree pose on a rock beside the misty Ganga — Vashishtha Cave

The course fee is all-inclusive of these tours.
On Sundays we serve breakfast only. Lunch and dinner are yours to enjoy outdoors, at the local restaurants — a good way to get to know Rishikesh food culture.

The people you will learn from

Meet Your Teachers

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, founder of World Peace Yoga School

15+ Years Founder

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi

Founder Of WPYS

Maa Haripriya, Kundalini and Tantra Yoga teacher at World Peace Yoga School

10+ Years Director

Maa Haripriya

Traditional Kundalini & Tantra Yoga

Ashutosh Mishra, Hatha Yoga teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Ashutosh Mishra

Hatha Yoga Teacher

Yogi Naveen, Hatha, Ashtanga and Prenatal yoga teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Yogi Naveen

Hatha, Ashtanga & Prenatal

Yogi Sunil, Hatha Yoga and Yoga Philosophy teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Yogi Sunil

Hatha Yoga, Yoga Philosophy & Meditation

Mandeep Bhatt, Pranayama, Mantra and Kundalini Yoga teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Mandeep Bhatt

Pranayama, Mantra & Kundalini Yoga

Sujata Ray, Yoga Therapy and Classical Dance teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Sujata Ray (Mili)

Yoga Therapy & Classical Dance

Umakanta Sahoo, Yoga Therapy teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Umakanta Sahoo (Guna)

Yoga Therapy

Yogi Praveen Rajput, Meditation and Philosophy teacher at World Peace Yoga School

9+ Years

Yogi Praveen Rajput

Meditation, Philosophy, Kundalini & Swara Yoga

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The progress of your present is based on the experiences gained from the past

What Makes Yoga in India Stand Apart From the West?

India is called the birthplace of Yoga. Yoga started in India about 10000 years ago. Many ancient monks and sages created yoga asana to keep their bodies in good condition. They needed to keep their bodies fit and free from all kinds of diseases to achieve an elevated level of meditation and finally Samadhi.

When practised ideally, Yoga assists in keeping your body healthy as well as young. Now let us see why India is one of the best destinations for Yoga than the western countries:

All the books including other study materials will be sent after enrolment of the course, and a online 50 hour preparatory course will be given freely.

Reliable yoga teachings

Many people select to come to India to learn Yoga to experience authentic Yoga. Various yoga styles are pretty popular nowadays, Hatha yoga, Integral Yoga, Kundalini yoga, Asthanga yoga, etc. Most of these yoga styles have been developed in India by Indian yoga masters. People choose India to have a good experience of these yoga styles and obtain teachings directly from the yogic instructors. World Peace yoga school is one of the best yoga teacher training schools in Rishikesh, offering all authentic Yoga from more than 30+ years. So, in simple words, people get a chance to learn Yoga that has not altered its original form when the rise of popularity in the west.

A teacher adjusting a student in downward dog during a class at World Peace Yoga School

Yoga philosophy

In all over the world except India, Yoga is considered a form of physical exercise. But in India, Yoga is practiced as a lifestyle and a way of life. Therefore, if you choose yoga teacher training in India, you will also get a chance to understand the yoga philosophy as well. To get the maximum benefits of Yoga and to experience the magnificent positive yoga effects, it is vital to understand the philosophy and the yoga lifestyle.

Students sitting in meditation with marigold garlands during a philosophy session

Perfect environment

These yoga schools in Rishikesh offers an environment free from all kinds of distraction where everyone has an identical goal of learning and studying Yoga. The entire daily routine is concentrated around education and practicing yoga principles.

A group practising on the rocks beside the Ganga at Rishikesh, with the town on the far bank

Nobody can help you unless you help yourself

With A Supporting Environment & Premises for Your Spiritual Growth

Three large yoga halls
Air ventilated and fully equipped hall
Indoor Meditation Cave
Fully furnished rooms with private bathrooms
CCTV surveillance & Parking
the Himalayan Forest behind the ashram
Easily seen peacocks, deer, and other animals near the ashram
Teacher support is available at all times
A large dining hall
24-hour reception available
24-hour Hot water supply
Wifi is available
A low cost laundry service
Ganga is only 200 metres away to sit and meditate
Market nearby.

Go deeper while you are here

Experiences You Can Add On

WPYS is dedicated to serve all students to experience many other things that students can add on with the yoga TTC. Here are the list of experience you can book.

25% Discount if booking before joining the course

10% Discount once you are here

Sound healing course level 1 & 2
Reiki Level 1 & 2
Ayurveda Dosha & life style consultation
Colon hydrotherapy
Panchakarma treatment
Detox program
Ayurveda Massage

Given freely, received deeply

Free Additional Experience

Students coming from all over the world, they want to experience India and yoga deeply, and to give a life time experience WPYS provide lot of things freely so that they can make their life better and shape life.

Kansa thali massage
Kirtan night
Silence practice
Beach Yoga
Acro Yoga
Yin Yoga
Kundalini Yoga

The real guru is within you ready to help and guide you

What Can You Do After the Course?

After The Course

Simply you cannot leave us !!! With the love, beauty, and peace of World Peace Yoga School, we will always be your second home and you will always be welcomed.

Remain in Rishikesh for a few days to explore the beauty of the Himalyas with the magic of the journey you are on
Want to continue learning – you can extend and take the 300 hour YTTC course staying with us for another month – we even give you the opportunity to switch from say multi style – Kundalini – so you get more and can embed the knowledge you have embraced.
Take time to explore the shorter courses on offer such as pre-natal yoga, Kids Yoga, Yin Yoga

If You Need To Leave Early

The fees are not refundable. You can return and resume the course
If you want to leave 2 or 3 days before the course ends, you can inform and make arrangements for the exam, as in order to obtain the certificate you are required complete the course & exam – please make us aware at the earliest oppotunity
If you complete only half the course, the certificate will not be provided. You can complete the course by using our online course facility.

On Your Free Day

We arrange excursions 2 Sundays of the month which is included in your course fees.
On Sunday we only provide breakfast so that you can enjoy lunch and dinner outdoors at our amazing local restaurants.
Saturdays afternoon is time for you to relax and practice and read, catching up on the week and what you have studied

Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer clean, light, and airy accommodation, encased by the Himalayan mountains and Ganga on our doorstep. You have the option of single rooms or twin sharing; all our rooms have their own bathrooms. The shared spaces are cleaned regularly and you have the responsibility to clean your own room all rooms have AC – (additional charges apply for AC)

We provide filtered water throughout the building

Free Wifi
Fresh towels and clean bedding changed weekly
There is a desk to do your study
Wardrobes to put your clothes
You can hand wash your laundry or for a small cost send it for washing.
We can provide you with a kettle should you require
Hot and Cold water

Here at WPYS, you are on a yoga journey, you will be given 3 meals per day, We serve organic vegetarian meals. For the majority of the course we provide a very traditional Indian diet of rice, chapatti, lentils and vegetable dishes. The Fruit and vegetables are seasonal

We provide you with herbal tea and an unlimited supply of water. WPYS food is based on a Yoga diet which means that the food is nutritious, easy to digest, and helps optimize the wellness of the mind and body.

It is difficult to support all dietary requirements – however, you can contact us with your requirements and we can see if we are able to cater or let you know what we provide in more detail to see if it will suit your needs.

Appropriate dress code should be followed during yoga class – there can be alignment and adjustment and it can be uncomfortable for all parties. At times we may also have Gurus’s and Swamis coming to give lecture.

When visiting temples and Ganga modesty be maintained with local culture and traditions.

We have all the equipment for you to take the yoga classes comfortably and one white outfit for the ceremony days. It is also worth brining a water bottle so that we save on plastic but if you are not able to bring one you can

An advance of course fees will not be refundable, unless it is a case of emergency, in this instance you can contact us to delay the course start.

If the student cancels the course we will accept the cancellation but the advance deposit will not be refunded in a cancellation.

Once you are in the school and on the course – fees are non-refundable and 100% of the fee is forfeited.

In India, you will get a perfect environment for learning and practising Yoga. A yoga school offers a distraction-free environment where everyone has the same goal of learning and learning yoga.

A 500 Hour yoga teacher training is one of most common yoga teacher certification course . It covers every fundamental concept of yoga anatomy, philosophy and prepares you to start teaching Yoga.

Yes, 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a beginner to intermediate level course and beginner can surely do a 500 Hour yoga teacher training .

A 500 Hour yoga course consists of all traditional forms of Yoga. Upon completing this course, you will be recognized as one of the internationally recognized yoga teachers, provided the school is Yoga Alliance certified.

A yoga teacher training helps you to learn your yoga practices. You will be taught some techniques that are not very easy to understand by taking regular classes. With the progression of your training, you will see that your body becomes solid, and your mind-body connection also becomes very strong.

After completing the 500 hours Yoga Teachers Course you will be eligible to attend our 85 hours prenatal Yoga TTC, Kids Yoga TTC, Yin Yoga TTC, and many other advanced programs. One main benefit is after 500 YTTC you will be eligible to attend our Master Trainer Program lead by Guru Vishnu every year in September.

Download the books from the page 500 Hours yoga TTC and start reading them. We also offer free preparatory yoga Courses online. That gives you a beautiful feeling and confidence.

Always Rememeber You Are The Whole

Rules & Refund Policy Of World Peace Yoga School

Yogic discipline and a recommended code of conduct are expected from all our dear students. World Peace Yoga School has the following disciplinary rules for our participants.

Smoking, Alcohol Non Veg including eggs are strictly prohibited in the school.
Inform the kitchen manager in advance if you have a fast/eat out on any day to avoid food wastage.
Always maintain discipline within the premises and be respectful to the teachers by obeying all the rules.
Maintain punctuality and arrive on time for the classes – latecomers will not be permitted to join sessions.
Return books, maps, or any goods which you might have borrowed from our institution.
World Peace Yoga School offers accommodation only for its students who join our Yoga courses, not to friends or family.
Complete attendance is compulsory in all the scheduled programs of World Peace Yoga School.

Our premier Yoga institute at the heart of Rishikesh instructs every student to be aware of the following policy guidelines for students:

Anti-Harassment Policy: Yoga Alliance provides protection against any kind of harassment including sexual, discriminatory, personal, physical, personal, online, etc.
Anti-Retaliation Policy: This policy provides protection against violation of any form against those reporting violation of your code of conduct or who participate in an investigation related to a similar violation.
Attendance Policy: Attendance Policy offers guidelines with respect to a student’s attendance and participation in all events of the school’s Yoga Teacher Training program.

Deposit is non-refundable
The school accepts course cancellation requests for situations out of our control such as illness, death etc – and you can defer the course for a future date prior to arriving in the school
Once you arrive in school the fees are non-refundable – the course can be deferred should you need to leave early

What you give returns to you many times over

Opportunities After the Course

Our students are everywhere in the world in 120 countries teaching yoga courses, retreats, private classes and travelling world wide. There are lot of opportunity for you. After course finished you can join the :

Intensive Course at WPYS (Rishikesh, Bali or Thailand)
You can start teaching private classes and retreats
To teach TTC program you need to wait 2 years and get a good experience.
You can be a part time teacher if you are working professional
Online classes you can start

You do not learn anything from anyone unless you are desirous

How To Be Prepared For The Wellness

Yoga Anatomy By Leslie Kaminoff Download
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha Download
Daily Life of a Yogi By Guru Vishnu Download
Himalayan Tradition Of Yoga Meditation Download
Mantra Book By Guru Vishnu Ji Download
Meditation And Its Methods Download
Patanjali Yoga Sutras By Swami Vivekananda Download

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Plan your arrival

How To Reach World Peace Yoga School

It is safe to travel to World Peace Yoga School. We are in Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh — pick the route that suits your arrival.

Delhi / any airport Dehradun
Fly To Dehradun

From Delhi or any other airport fly to Dehradun Airport and our taxi will be waiting for you if you come one day before the course starts.

Transfer Taxi included
Your city Haridwar / Rishikesh
Train Or Bus

You can come directly to Haridwar or Rishikesh by train or bus, and then hire a tuktuk or taxi by yourself.

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500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh, India

23 Years of Remarkable Achievement of World Peace Yoga School

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course in World Peace Yoga School?

Why Rishikesh For Yoga & Brief Overview Of Course

Brief Overview of what you will Learn?

Why Choose World Peace Yoga School For Yoga

Curriculum for 500 = 200 + 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Hatha Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Meditation (Dhyana)

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Anatomy & Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Yoga Therapy

Ayurveda

Mudra

Bandha (Energy Lock)

Teaching Methodology

Alignment

Adjustment

Evaluation & Certification

Alignment

Ayurveda

Bandha (Energy Lock)

Classical Dance

Ganga Beach Sadhna

Hatha Yoga

Philosophy Of Hatha Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga

Mantra & Mantra Diksha

Chakras

Meditation (Dhyana)

Mudra

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Silence

Anatomy & Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Yoga Kriya & Cleaning (Shatkarma)

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga Therapy

Evaluation & Certification

Daily Schedule for 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In India

RYT-500 Certification & Yoga Alliance

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Dates

Accommodation, Food & Inclusion/Exclusion

Accommodation

Food

What Is Yogic Diet?

Excursion included in this course in Rishikesh

Meet Your Teachers

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi

Maa Haripriya

Ashutosh Mishra

Yogi Naveen

Yogi Sunil

Mandeep Bhatt

Sujata Ray (Mili)

Umakanta Sahoo (Guna)

Yogi Praveen Rajput

What Makes Yoga in India Stand Apart From the West?

Reliable yoga teachings

Yoga philosophy

Perfect environment

With A Supporting Environment & Premises for Your Spiritual Growth

Experiences You Can Add On

Free Additional Experience

What Can You Do After the Course?

After The Course

If You Need To Leave Early

On Your Free Day

Frequently Asked Questions

Rules & Refund Policy Of World Peace Yoga School

Code Of Conduct For Students

Compliance With Yoga Alliance Guidelines

Refund Policy At World Peace Yoga School

Opportunities After the Course