YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH
Our Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh course is designed to accommodate both beginner and more experienced yogis. We keep our class sizes small because we occasionally restructure the course to cater to each group’s experience level.

Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh – RYT 200
A 23-day intensive Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, lovingly guided by experienced teachers.
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Welcome to AYM Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh, your gateway to authentic Yoga learning. The curriculum we have created draws inspiration from ancient traditions, primarily the classical Yoga of Patanjali, and from modern science to develop a profound understanding of Yoga and its personal and universal impact. One of the goals of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is to kindle trust for the body’s intelligence, encouraging a practice rooted in self-awareness and self-care. This approach steadies the mind, invigorates the body, stimulates the heart, and cultivates self-observation without judgment, a key principle of AYM Yoga School.
AYM has been training Yoga teachers for more than 20 years. As our curriculum evolves to serve our global community, we’re inspired by dedicated Yoga explorers like you. We appreciate your choosing our certification program. This course is designed to guide you toward becoming a certified Yoga teacher. Certified teachers must possess a certain level of emotional and mental stability, as well as the skills necessary to teach Yoga safely and competently. The primary objective of the Yoga Training program is to prepare students to become knowledgeable yoga practitioners.
With over 25 years of combined teaching experience, the teachers in our training help unlock each student’s individual potential and unique voice on their path to teaching. This training is appropriate for the serious student who would like to start teaching Yoga, as well as the students who would like to deepen their own knowledge & personal practice. You will come away with a strong foundation in the technical, inspirational, and business sides of Yoga, which together lay the groundwork for an exceptional teacher. Students can expect to develop into well-rounded, knowledgeable teachers with a deep appreciation for the practice and a desire to carry on the yoga tradition in the Soul community and beyond.
About Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of the World
Rishikesh has been home to many spiritual giants, including Swami Sivananda, Swami Rama, and Swami Veda Bharati. Today, it has become the Yoga Capital of the world. Yet not losing its charm and authenticity. The enchanting landscape carved by the Divine river, the Ganges, and the vibrations of the mountains have become home to many seekers who practice and live here.
AYM is a school that has made its home in the foothills by the Ganges in Rishikesh. This school was founded by Yogi Chetan Mahesh in 2005. The main purpose of this school is to discover the true nature of oneself and to teach seekers to use the various tools provided in the system of Yoga.


YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Become a leader and inspire through our 200-hour Flow & Restorative Teacher Training program. Enhance your practice and emerge a certified teacher ready to share your passion. The session starts on the 03rd of every month.

AYURVEDA
Indulge in relaxation, nurture your body, and experience healing with our Ayurveda programs. Our services range from soothing massages to detoxifying far-infrared sauna therapy, all aimed at providing you with the ultimate nutrition & supplementation support.

YOGA RETREATS
Immerse yourself in meditation and adventure. Our Yoga retreats take place near and far in a beautiful, tranquil environment to renew, inspire, and satiate your spirit. Enjoy a wide range of group and private classes for all levels.
About the Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh Course
See yourself here, on the banks of the Ganges, surrounded by thousands of years of yogic study and practice. Isn’t that what you are searching for? A deeper understanding of who you are and why you practice. For you, Yoga is more than going to your local studio once a week and taking a Yoga class. Yoga is an experience of self-awareness and knowledge. Yoga is a way of life and a means of self-study. Even if you don’t want to teach, you know a teacher training program will deepen your own practice. Today, 200-hour teacher training programs are in many studios and in most countries.
There is something different about Yoga in India, especially in Rishikesh. Being close to the Ganges and waking to the sun rising over the Himalayan hills is something one must experience in this life. Your practice is profound, but you may want to explore it further. Perhaps there is something you feel you are on the verge of understanding; could a journey to India help you uncover it?
What will you learn?
The team at AYM Yoga School, with qualified faculty and guest teachers, with over 4 decades of experience, understands that most authentic teaching comes from deep personal experience. Our program takes place in a peaceful and supportive environment, creating the perfect space for personal growth, self-discovery, and a truly transformative experience. You will study our 22 foundation asanas (poses) and 6 core pranayama (breathing) techniques, explore Yoga philosophy, learn Yoga anatomy, and practice teaching. You will also learn how and when to offer modifications of poses, a clear understanding of contraindications, and how to build a series of classes with dynamic levels of difficulty, and so much more.
A Yoga Alliance-certified course
Gain an internationally recognised RYT-200 certification through Yoga Alliance, the world’s largest Yoga standard-setting organisation. Upon completing this course, you will be equipped to practice safely and teach others in a range of diverse settings. This course allows you to become registered with Yoga Alliance, the world’s most respected Yoga certifying authority, at the RYT-200 Level. Our graduates receive support throughout their teaching journey.
Self-development
We guarantee you will leave us with a wealth of knowledge, a new qualification, a smile on your face and a warm, open heart! Whether aspiring to become a qualified Yoga teacher or simply looking to deepen your practice and self-growth, you’re welcome here. Our teachers are dedicated to understanding and meeting each student’s needs and progress.
Align Yourself in Your Truth, Your Body, & Your Flow
- Join Yogi Chetan Mahesh ji in beautiful Rishikesh, India, throughout the year for intensive training.
- Spend three weeks in a practice & learning space overlooking the Himalayas.
- Deepen your practice & transform your life through this empowering experience.
- Expand your Yoga family & connect with life-long friends through this self-study process.
- Enjoy delicious Indian meals & breathtaking accommodations.
- Learn from a detailed curriculum that will give you the confidence to teach & share your knowledge.
LEARN TO:
* Deepen & explore your Yoga practice
* Guide a Yoga class of any duration
* Develop & refine Yoga sequences
* Set the proper tone & environment for a Yoga class
* Instruct private Yoga sessions
* Safely cue & adjust a wide array of student needs
* Create a safe & supportive space for students
* Respond appropriately to student questions
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
- Yoga Practice, Technique, & Methodology
- Principles of Alignment
- The Wisdom of Sequencing: for Practice, Teaching & Living
- Use of Props & Injury Prevention
- Posture Benefits & Contraindications
- Vinyasa Practice: Principles for Practice & Teaching
- Meditation: Embodiment & Personal Practice
- 10 Yogic Precepts
- Embodied Anatomy & Applications
- Pranayamas & Chakras
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Psychology as a Basis for Life & Practice
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Ayurveda & Applications to Yoga Practice and LifeStyle
- Restorative Yoga Teaching & Practice
- Seeing and Understanding Bodies
- The Craft of Teaching: Observation, Conscious Adjustments, and Practice Teaching
- Business & the Ethics of Teaching
- Independent Assignments & Required Reading

YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED
The AYM Yoga Teacher Training is a registered Yoga Alliance school. To fulfil the requirements for certification with Yoga Alliance, the foundational 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training includes 180 contact hours, supervised by our world-renowned faculty members, and 20 non-contact hours (monthly homework assignments). Students who complete this training will receive a certificate, which can be submitted to Yoga Alliance for registration. For more information, visit the Yoga Alliance.
Benefits of our program:
With Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh at AYM Yoga School, practitioners can master various Yoga methods. These include Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Iyengar, and Ayurveda. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students can take advantage of the various classes, which run for 23 days to 6 months. You can even have private classes to practice Yoga in the privacy of your home.
- Yoga Alliance certified program!
- Small training groups provide ample personal direction and support.
- Take control of your schedule with our flexible 23-day program, designed to fit seamlessly into your life.
- Lowest price offered compared to other local programs (and because finances do matter, we will price match any other local program (200 level) if they have a lower option)
- Easy payment plan.
Whether you want to lead others through heartfelt and fun flows or deepen your understanding of Yoga and the body, our RYT Teacher Training program in Rishikesh is an amazing place to continue your journey of enrichment and wholeness. Spots are limited in this Yoga Alliance-Certified program, so swallow your fear and say YES to courage and to YOU!
The Commitments of this Training
Deepen
So you know that Yoga is not just a practice on the mat. But what else makes up this ancient and sacred practice? Learn the basics of, and begin to use correct pronunciation in the beautiful language of Sanskrit. Go deeper into understanding the subtle energy work in the practice through chakras, pranayama, and mudras. Begin to understand the meaning behind the 8 limbs of Yoga, and how to apply them in your everyday life.
Grow
Practice on your mat. A lot! Learn what it means to be at your edge, to grow without suffering. Begin to master your personal practice. Bringing mind/body/spirit together. Increase your knowledge of the physical body by feeling its sensations, observing, and learning. Receive techniques in which to apply these ideas and philosophies in your teaching. You will find that you are not alone in this incredible journey.
Guide
Putting it all together. Learn to guide and inspire students on their mats. Gain the knowledge in creating solid and smart sequences to effectively cue to empower and adjust to help students reach their potential. Begin to understand how to grasp the energy in the room, so that you can meet your students where they are. Take the fundamentals of the practice, mix it with your best unique self, and shine!!
AYM Yoga Teachers team in Rishikesh
FACULTY
The courses are led by seasoned Yoga instructors with extensive teaching backgrounds and a passion for sharing knowledge. They provide personalised guidance and support throughout the training.

Dr. Hemlata

Yogi Chetan Mahesh

Yogi Ajay Kumar
TRAINING DATES AND INVESTMENT – YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH
Students who complete all required training hours and assessments will receive a certificate of completion from AYM Yoga School and will be eligible to apply for RYT 200 certification with Yoga Alliance.
100-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Starts on the 03rd of every month until the 14th
Price starts from $550
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Starts on the 01st of every month until the 28th
Price starts from $849
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Starts on the 03rd of every month until the 27th
Price starts from $749
500-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Starts on the 03rd of every month until the 28th of next month.
Price starts from $1649
OTHER YOGA COURSES IN RISHIKESH
Our Yoga courses in rishikesh provide a rich tapestry of practices, catering to diverse needs and preferences. Prenatal Yoga offers a nurturing space for expectant mothers. Kundalini Yoga taps into the body’s energy centres, or chakras, through dynamic movements, mantra chanting, and meditation. Aerial Yoga adds an element of playfulness and suspension, utilising silk hammocks to deepen stretches and enhance core strength. Alongside these physical practices, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, is often integrated, offering insights into holistic well-being through personalised nutrition, lifestyle recommendations, and herbal remedies.

PRENATAL YOGA
We will focus on the great honour of sharing yoga with the pregnant population. These students seek a confident, empathetic and resourceful teacher who can help educate and support them on the changes she is experiencing.

AERIAL YOGA
The Aerial Yoga course offers a lot of information in a short time. The training generally spans 9-10 days, with each student present for a minimum of 65 hours. Course days normally span 10 hours (usually starting around 9 am).

AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is believed to be the oldest science therefore Ayurveda courses are becoming popular among people all over the globe. We have provided the best Ayurveda courses and Panchkarma programmes in Rishikesh since 2005.

SOUND HEALING
Our healing sound relaxation journeys, also known as sound baths, musically guided meditation, or sound therapy, offer an opportunity to go inward, deeply relax, and experience a meditative stance that can leave participants feeling refreshed.

WORKSHOP
If you want to learn to meditate or get inspiration for your meditation, you here have a unique opportunity. Using your own pace, you get the opportunity to learn meditation on your own with clear instructions sent to you.

YOGA CHAMPIONSHIP
Following the success of our five years International Yoga Championship, we are pleased to announce that our objective of promoting health & sports, especially yogasana on the international level, continues this year.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training immersion
Immerse yourself in a strong and beautiful Yoga practice, get to know yourself more fully, and practice how you wish to live and what you wish to offer the world.
Align your Body
Explore systematic alignment principles for intelligent, safe, and transformative progression in detail through an endless frontier of possibility in your asana practice.
Align your Mind
Explore templates, maps, and sequences that open your experience, ground your perspective, and inform skilful action.
Align your Heart
Align your will with the Flow of Life through relevant studies of Yoga philosophy, emphasising the non-dual householder path of Tantra.
Practice any style of yoga with safety and confidence!

- Adapt the yoga practice to you and not you to the practice.
- Learn to modify yoga techniques to your needs and attend group classes confidently.
- Benefit from therapeutic yoga to improve your health.
- Identify and release psycho-emotional stagnation.
- Deep deeper into the inquiry into Being in a personal way.
- Evolve your practice.
If you practice yoga and your life has not changed favourably, you must transform and personalize your practice. We are all unique beings. Let’s make our yoga path unique.
What our past students say about us
TESTIMONIALS
Marcos A. S. Crozetta
A truly incredible and valuable experience. The teachers were incredibly important and attentive. We had a transformative experience. The location is very pleasant, and the food is great. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great yoga experience. Thank you, AYM.
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Alexandra
I completed the 300-hour Teacher Training with AYM Rishikesh and had a great experience. I learned different styles of yoga through the live sessions and really enjoyed the recorded material as well. Highly recommend!
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Passang Lepcha
It was a nice, pleasant, and safe stay at the AYM. I was here for my 5-day course; the food served here is the best, and the surrounding areas are very pleasant and clean!
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