Traditional Yoga Teacher Training
In India
200, 300 & 500 Hour YTT
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A Journey of The Heart and Soul.
Join us for a transformative journey in Rishikesh, India, the yoga capital of the world.
If you feel called to study, practice, and embody yoga in the sacred land of India, dive deep into the lived philosophy and take the seed of real Yoga and spread it to the world — this training is for you!
Why This Journey?
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Personal Attention
We see you, we sit with you, we guide you. No rushing, no skipping.
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Yoga Alliance Certification
So you walk out with the credibility to teach anywhere in the world.
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Heartfelt Guidance
You’ll be held not as a gender, age, color or size, but as a human being opening up.
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Soulful Connection
With your teachers, with your peers, with yourself. The kind that stay with you.
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Complete Immersion
This program offers a balanced mix of advanced practices and cultural experiences, supporting both your personal and spiritual development.
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Accommodation and Ayurvedic Meals
Simple, nourishing, sattvic food and clean, comfortable rooms. Everything you need, nothing extra.
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Smooth Airport Transfers
Because we know traveling in India can feel overwhelming. From the moment you land, you’re taken care of. No getting lost or safety worries. We got you.
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Noise-free Atmosphere
No city chaos, just stillness, the river, the mountains, and space for you to listen inward.
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Cultural Exploration
Into temples, markets, and streets that carry stories older than us.
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Sacred Sisterhood/Brotherhood
Because yoga here is not competition, it’s community.
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Living Tradition
Not just book knowledge, but practices that have been carried through breath and body for centuries.
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Quality Care
This is more than logistics. It’s about feeling at home even when you’re far from it. Safe, supported and seen. The teachers, the team, the space - all hold you so you can dive into your practice care-free.
Curriculum
200, 300 & 500 Hour
Yoga Teacher Training
⇢ Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
⇢ Mantra and Pranayama
⇢ Physical Yogic Cleansing (Shat karma)
⇢ Yin, Restorative & Iyengar style yoga
⇢ Concentration Practices (dharna)
⇢ Meditation (dhyana) and Bhakti Yoga
⇢ Anatomy, Physiology & alignment classes
⇢ Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine)
About the School
Maharishi Yoga Peeth
Maharishi Yoga Peeth is one of the oldest yoga schools in Rishikesh. The school was founded by Sidharth Ji, a disciplined yogi himself to help students deepen their understanding of yoga off the mat.
The school’s proximity to the holy river Ganges –makes your stay a perfect blend of comfort and luxury without compromising on the authenticity and purity of the teachings.
Their training programs are designed for those who
seek wisdom through determined practice and self-study, and want to help others do the same through a career in yoga teaching,
want to experience something beyond the ordinary and rewire their mind-body complex,
wish to dive deep into yoga philosophy and deepen their knowledge.
Their experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you polish your teaching skills while developing your own body awareness. The course includes daily asana (physical posture) practice sessions along with philosophy, anatomy, and physiology to enhance your teaching ability.
Living the ashram life in Rishikesh, in itself is a life-changing experience –it not only transforms you physically, but also your relationship with yourself, others around you and with nature itself!
Maharishi Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh is more than just a place to practice yoga. It's a spiritual sanctuary where students can immerse themselves in the teachings of ancient yogic traditions and discover their true selves.
Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, this renowned school attracts seekers from all over the world who are looking to deepen their understanding of yoga and meditation.
Shop
3 minutes
Downtown
5 minutes
Medical Centre
5 minutes
Station
15 minutes
Hotel/Restaurants
4 minutes
Activities &
Special Events
Since the school is in the foothills of Himalayas, our celebrations are highly influenced by the culture in the Indian Mountains.
You will get the chance to partake in a variety of interesting activities during the course.
Check the update section to see what special events are happening in the month you are planning your visit.
Below are some activities and cultural walks that we offer during our yoga training.
Cultural Immersion
Meet Our Teachers
Some of the best Yoga Teachers in Rishikesh
Yogi Sidharth Ji
Hatha Yoga, Biomechanics
As the founder of Maharishi yoga Peeth Sidharth strives to spread the learnings he has gathered through his yogic lifestyle over the years with the world. His spiritual journey started in the early 2000s, when he took a trip to rishikesh , a holy destination in India, and interacted with an inspirational swami ji who changed his perspective towards life. That meeting inspired him to pursue yoga as a way of life, as opposed to a practice done once in a while.
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Sidharth completed his PHD in yoga and 500 hours of Certified Yoga Teacher Training from Shiva Yoga Peeth, licensed by Yoga Alliance, USA, he became a teacher and administrator at the institute.
He has taught more than ten thousand students from across the globe over the past 14 years.
He is also an Ashtanga Yoga Educator, as authorized by the institution in Mysore, South India. Over time, Sidharth perfected his understanding of Hatha yoga, which comprises Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga and meditation techniques such as Vipassana and Ancient Sound Healing. He assimilated the benefits that each of them bring to a practitioner – from willpower and patience to self-awareness and confidence, and then set out to become a traditional Hatha yoga instructor in the Yoga capital of the world – Rishikesh. To quote him ‘Your body is like a tree, and yoga is the seed that helps you grow and stay connected to your roots.
Megha Ji
Student Manager, Caretaker
She's the backbone of the school, and takes care of all the schedules, boarding, lodging, and making sure every little student need is met.
If you have any special diet needs, medicines, or need a saree (traditional Indian attire) for the ceremony — she’s the one you go to.
She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone’s good.
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Apart from her managerial duties at MYP, Megha Ji is also a professional Indian classical dancer, and an Ariel yoga teacher.
She is the one who leads the morning Ganga dips and plans the excursions and cultural trips, making sure you get to experience the best of Rishikesh.
She’s got this natural way of making everyone feel taken care of. She’s the one who makes the school feel like home.
Dipender Ji, MA Yoga
Philosophy, Anatomy, Yin Yoga
Dipender Ji was born at Sri Swami Rama ji’s ashram, Sadhana Mandir Trust, in Rishikesh, India, where his father served Swami Rama ji for almost 40 years before retiring at an old age. Owing to this fact, Dipendra was born and raised in the ashram from birth and was brought up with yoga and spirituality as part of his childhood.
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Dipender was very privileged to be so close to Swami Rama ji and his teachings, which continues to be a strong influence on Dipendra into his adulthood. His time in the ashram has naturally brought him into yoga, meditation, its philosophy and its practices under his father’s close guidance. Yoga and its practices has been his main source that brings physical, mental and spiritual stability in his daily life. Before he stepped into yoga teaching, he pursued his education and completed a Masters in Yoga (M.A. Yoga). After a few years of teaching in schools and private sessions, he finally decided to continue his studies and practices, and gradually started sharing his knowledge mainly in Kundalini yoga, anatomy, physiology, relaxation and meditation - theory and practices.
He has a great expertise in yoga therapy and yin yoga practices.
He aims to bring tranquility and peace through yogic practices and to keep sharing his knowledge and experience.
Neerage Ji
Megha
KT Ambassador, Prenatal & Hatha Yoga
Megha serves as a bridge between east and west.
Her journey into yoga began during the challenges of COVID, driven by her passion for holistic healing and self-discovery. Leaving behind her career in dentistry, she dedicated herself to yoga, moving to Canada in 2022 to teach YTTC with Karma Teachers and lead women’s support circles. With a strong foundation in Hatha yoga, and a deep understanding of anatomy, Megha guides her students with care, emphasizing alignment and mindfulness. A committed Vipassana meditator, she weaves introspection and self-awareness into her classes, creating a sacred space for personal growth and inner balance.
Rekha Ji
Course Manager at MYP, Caretaker
Rekha proudly serves as the Manager at Maharishi Yoga Peeth, where she helps, guides and supports the students through their transformative journey by setting the stage for the courses at MYP.
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Rekha has been practicing yoga for the past four years under the guidance of Siddharth ji, and is currently pursuing Masters degree in Yoga to expand her knowledge and share it more deeply with others.
Alongside yoga, she is also a dedicated Odissi dancer, embracing the beauty of traditional Indian art forms.
She looks forward to connecting with you and assisting you once you arrive at the school.
Yogi Shobhit Ji
Ashtanga and Vinyasa
Known affectionately as Shubh, he discovered Yoga in his early twenties and immediately realized that sharing it is his passion!
Shubh has studied and practiced Yoga under many great Guru/ Masters from different Yoga schools like Ashtanga and Iyengar. He has lived the Ashram life in Sivananda Ashram; Trivandrum, Divine Life Society and Rishikesh which has further deepened his yogic way of life and sadhna (personal practice).
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Shubh offers this accumulated experience.wisdom, and knowledge through his teaching. Shubh has taught Yoga across India(Rishikesh, Goa, Kerala), China, Indonesia(Bali) and Nepal. Through his journey, he has and continues to inspire lives and spread happiness through yoga. He is one of the teachers with House of Om.
From our students ⇢
Invest in Your Journey
Embark on a Sacred Path with flexible pricing options
to accommodate your needs and support you.
⇢ Yoga Alliance Certification
⇢ 30 days of Private Accommodation
⇢ 3 Organic Ayurvedic Meals Everyday
⇢ YTTC Study Material
⇢ Sightseeing & Cultural Walks
Quick FAQs
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The 200 and 300-hour training are 30-day residential programs in Rishikesh, India. They are ideal for those who wish to deepen their practice in Hatha, Ashtanga, yin and philosophy of yoga.
The 500 hour YTT is a two month long residential training. -
The 3rd to the 30th of every month.
The 500HR YTT is from the 3rd of the first month to the 30th of the second month.
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The course is in English and you’ll be learning Sanskrit where necessary.
Spanish, French, Italian and other language training happens in special months, ask when you talk to us.
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Graduates receive RYT 200, 300 and 500HR certifications recognized by Yoga Alliance, after which they can teach yoga internationally.
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This program is open to beginners and intermediate practitioners.
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The course fee covers your Yoga Teacher Training tuition fee, your Yoga Alliance Certification, accommodation for the course duration, three organic Ayurvedic meals per day, airport transfer from Dehradun and immersive experiences like cultural walks, temple visits and festival celebrations.
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The schedule includes Ashtanga and Hatha sessions, philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, and meditation from early morning to evening.
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Experienced teachers like Yogi Sidharth Ji, Shobhit Ji, Dipender Ji, and Megha will guide the training.
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A pre-departure orientation with Megha is offered for all participants.
200 HR
Starting at
€1300 / $1503
300 HR
Starting at
€1500 / $1734
500 HR
Starting at
€2400 / $2775
Find Us
On the banks of Ma Ganga
Rishikesh · India
Blessings
May this practice travel from our home in Rishikesh to yours.
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