300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
On A Spiritual Journey We All Have The Same Destination
Intermediate Yoga Course
Eligibility for the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is specially designed for students who have already completed the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. By enrolling in this course, you will have the opportunity to advance your yoga journey, deepen your practice, and expand your knowledge of traditional yogic teachings. This training not only enhances your skills but also prepares you to teach with greater confidence and authenticity.
If you’re looking to enhance your yoga skills, Jiva Yoga Academy is the perfect place for you. We have designed a wonderful 300 hour yoga ttc in Rishikesh. In this course we will guide you from the foundational stages to the advanced levels of ancient Yoga practices.
The course is conducted in English, so a certain level of proficiency in the language is required to understand and engage with the instructions and lectures. However, there are no specific educational requirements to join. As long as you bring an open mind and a kind attitude, you are warmly welcome. Please note, applicants must be between 18 and 65 years of age at the time of joining.
Points To Be Noted
What to expect during a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh ?
- If you have booked a course with us but are unable to join for any reason, we offer you the option to transfer your booking to the next available course within one calendar year.
- We provide the ultimate blend of yoga styles with practical healing techniques from Ayurveda.
- This 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh follows high-quality standards by including subjects such as Ayurveda, Asana, Pranayama, Mantra chanting, Meditation, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle and other time-honored yoga techniques. View the full schedule for more details on daily activities.
- This course will enable you to develop your own unique teaching style that will set you apart from the rest.
- Our teachers are highly skilled in guiding advanced practitioners and adapting their lessons to deepen your existing practice. Whether you wish to refine your teaching techniques, explore advanced asanas, or expand your understanding of yoga philosophy, this course is designed to elevate your journey. You can also connect with our teachers and experience their approach by booking a private online session before joining.
- Three freshly prepared vegetarian meals are served daily — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — along with chai, tea, or coffee, all included in the course fee. Every meal is cooked hygienically with fresh vegetables and can be customized to suit a vegan diet.
- Jiva Yoga offers comfortable accommodation with rooms equipped with all essential amenities. Each room features a private bathroom with a hot shower, air conditioning*, a western-style toilet, and other facilities to ensure a pleasant and relaxing stay. You can feel at home and fully enjoy your time with us.
- This 300 hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh is a transformative journey for serious yoga practitioners looking to expand their knowledge and teaching skills. Set against the serene backdrop of the Himalayas, it's a chance to deepen both your practice and understanding of yoga.
- We combine Anatomy and Meditation classes with the 200-hour students. However, their Anatomy module runs for only two weeks, while you will have more classes overall.
Alignment, Kriyas, and Teaching Methodology
Practical aspects of a 300 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh
Alignment & Adjustment
Master the alignment of over 100 Asanas and learn how to help your students get deeper into a posture and how to become more flexible through adjustment. You will learn benefits, precautions, methodology and correction of asanas in this class.
Mudra (Gesture)
The practice of mudra is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures effects the energy flow of the body and can change a person’s spiritual and mental characteristics like Jnana mudra, Chin mudra, Yoni mudra, Bhairava mudra, Shambhavi mudra.
Bandha (Lock)
A bandha is a kriyā in Hatha Yoga, being a kind of internal mudra described as a “body lock,” to lock the vital energy into the body. Bandha literally means bond, fetter, or “catching hold of”. Maha Bandha (“the great lock”) combines all of the three bandhas.
Teaching Methodologies
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, and correction — including instruction methods, teaching styles, the qualities of a teacher, voice projection and floor presence. Students are guided to plan and structure classes, apply alignment and hands-on adjustments, and understand injury management and safety precautions to ensure confident and mindful teaching.
Class Sequencing and Practical Assessment
Learn appropriate and effective sequences of classes, marks of a good teacher, demonstration, individual care of each student, proper alignment and conducting a class of your own in a friendly and safe environment.
Ayurveda lessons
Learn authentic and practical Ayurvedic concepts from a respected and experienced doctor of Ayurveda. Gain skills that can change your own life as well as be used to guide your students on their own healing journey through yoga.
Time Table At Jiva Yoga Academy
Daily Schedule - 300 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh
We’ve totally reinvented the traditional teacher training experience and removed the obstacles that most modern students struggle with when studying yoga. Our daily schedule is compassionate & relaxed and allows you to absorb, integrate, and truly live your yoga practice. Our 28-days course has 4 full days off and leaves plenty of time to explore Rishikesh, reflect and recharge. The schedule flows with the rhythm of the seasons and may vary accordingly. You can also find us on Bookretreats.com
07:00 - 08:00
Pranayama, Yogic Cleansing, Mudra, Bandha
08:15 - 09:45
Ashtanga Yoga
09:45 - 10:30
Breakfast
11:00 - 12:00
Philosophy
12:15 - 13:15
Alignment
13:15 - 14:15
Lunch
15:15 - 16:15
Anatomy
16:15 - 16:45
Tea/Coffee/Chai
17:00 – 18:15
Hatha Yoga
18:30 – 19:30
Meditation
17:00 – 18:15
Ayurveda(Weekly)
18:30 – 19:30
Holistic Healing(Weekly)
19:30 – 20:30
Dinner
22:00
Lights Off
Jiva Yoga Academy
Detailed Outline of our 300 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh
YOGA POSTURES (ASANA)
In our 300 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their physical strength, inner strength and naturally their flexibility. Some asanas are connected to certain mind patterns so throughout the training this body/mind connection will become more clear in many ways. There will be assistance with the asanas and space for alignment. Our focus is on Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga.
PRANAYAMA (ANCIENT BREATHING TECHNIQUE)
Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practising yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.
In this course, you will learn:
Introduction and key aspects of pranayama
The different types of prana (vital energy)
Various yogic breathing techniques, including:
Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril Breathing
Ujjayi – The Psychic or Victorious Breath
Shitkari – Hissing Breath
Sheetali – Cooling Breath
Kapalabhati – Frontal Brain Cleansing Breath
Bhramari – Humming Bee Breath
Bhastrika – Bellows Breath
Suryabheda – Vitality-Stimulating Breath
Advanced pranayama variations and techniques
RECITATION OF SACRED SOUND (MANTRA CHANTING)
The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra has its unique vibration.
Pratah Smarana – Morning Prayer
Ratri Smarana – Evening Prayer
Swadhyaya Prarthana – Study Prayer
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and Gayatri Mantra
AUM (Om) Chanting
Shiva and Ganesha Chantings
Mantras for Chakra Activation and Balance
MUDRAS (GESTURES)
The practice of mudra is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures effects the energy flow of the body and can change a person’s spiritual and mental characteristics (Jnana mudra, Chin mudra, Yoni mudra, Bhairava mudra, Shambhavi mudra, Khechari mudra, Khechari mudra, Asvini mudra, Bhairavi mudra, Dhyan mudra, Apaan mudra, Samaan mudra, Vayu mudra).
MEDITATION (DHYANA)
Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional tranquillity. It increases the vital energy in the body and gives you more aliveness, good blood circulation and a relaxed nervous system;
During the training, you will explore a variety of meditation techniques, for example:
Breathing Awareness Meditation
AUM (Om) or Mantra Meditation
Trataka (Candle Gazing) Meditation
Silent Meditation
Cathartic Meditation
Kundalini Meditation
Chakra Meditation
Sufi Meditation
Dance Meditation
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
A skilled yoga teacher must be able to design and conduct classes with confidence, clarity, and compassion. In our 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, you’ll learn how to create a supportive and uplifting class environment that encourages both personal growth and transformation.
During the course, you will study and practice:
How to plan and structure a yoga asana class
Principles of demonstration and effective teaching techniques
Qualities of an inspiring teacher and different teaching styles
How to use breath and voice while guiding a class
Observation, hands-on assistance, and safe adjustments
Verbal cues and functional modifications for various body types
Understanding injuries and essential safety precautions
Detailed alignment and teaching guidelines for each asana (as per the manual)
Assisting and supporting students safely in inversions
TEACHING PRACTICE (ADHYAPANAM)
Students will have the opportunity to develop and refine their teaching skills by leading classes in front of their peers and teachers. These sessions include demonstrations, alignment guidance, and verbal instruction practice.
You will learn:
Key qualities and characteristics of an effective teacher
How to give clear and confident instructions
The art of demonstration and precise alignment
How to provide individual attention and care to each student
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (SHARIR VIJNAN)
In this module, students will study physical and energetic anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga practice. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to deepen understanding of the body in movement.
Skeletal, muscular, and connective tissue systems
Nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems
Major kriyas of the body
Energy anatomy: chakras, nadis, and pranic flow
Proper alignment and movement principles
Study of anatomical differences, including compression, tension, proportion, and orientation
Practical application of anatomy in asana practice
Therapeutic applications of postures and considerations for working with injuries
The module emphasizes both the study of anatomical principles and their practical relevance to yoga postures.
PHILOSOPHY (YOGA DARSHANA)
Yoga Philosophy forms the foundation of our practice and provides the framework for a deep, well-rounded yoga journey. In this module, students explore the essential principles, history, and concepts that underpin yoga.
Meaning of yoga, key concepts, and historical context
The four paths of yoga: Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, and Karma Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga principles
Understanding prana (bioplasmic energy) and the chakra system: qualities, activation, and balancing techniques
The energy (nadi) system and its role in yoga
Introduction to meditation: practices, the mind, and approaches to mental clarity
The guru-disciple relationship
Principles of Kriya Yoga
The five koshas (sheaths of the body)
Study of classical texts: Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika
YOGA NIDRA (PSYCHIC SLEEP)
Yoga Nidra is a practice that guides practitioners through various internal states, leading to deep relaxation and a state of pure bliss known as “turiya.”
In this 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, students will explore all levels of Yoga Nidra (Basic relaxation techniques, Tension release and full-body relaxation, Advanced practices for guiding the body and mind into specific rhythms and deeper states of awareness).
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Dates For Our 300 Hour Yoga TTC
Mar 01 - Mar 28
2026
Seats: Available
Oct 01 - Oct 28
2026
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Nov 01 - Nov 28
2026
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Dec 01 - Dec 28
2026
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Jan 01 - Jan 28
2027
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Feb 01 - Feb 28
2027
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300 hour Yoga TTC fees
Triple-sharing accommodation
EUR 1150
EUR 1099
Double-sharing accommodation
EUR 1340
EUR 1299
Private Accommodation
EUR 1630
EUR 1599
What is included?
- One excursion, which can be either a visit to Kunja Puri Temple for a breathtaking sunrise experience or a trek to the waterfall (not available during the monsoon season).
- Three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and chai/coffee/tea.
- 28 Days private or shared accommodation with different prices.
- Yoga materials (yogamat, neti pot, rubber neti, notebook, textbook)
- Pick up from Dehradun Airport (Jolly Grant).
- Free Laundry.
- Free Wi-Fi.
What is not included?
- Air Conditioner/Heater: Available upon request (extra charge).
- Visa Fees: Not included.
- Flight Fare: Not included.
- Pick-up from New Delhi: Available upon request (extra charge).
- Drop-off at Dehradun Airport: Available upon request (extra charge).
- Massages: Available (extra charge).
- Any types of medical treatment
Comfortable Facilities In Rishikesh, India
Accommodation & Food during our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Accommodation
Food
Jiva Yoga Academy offers a delicious and nutritious daily Satvik menu prepared on site for our students. All meals are vegetarian and we also cater to vegan diets. Our chefs are passionate about cooking and serving Satvik food.
Satvik food is a concept in Ayurveda and yogic philosophy that emphasizes a pure, clean, and balanced diet. It is believed to promote mental clarity, spiritual awareness, and overall well-being. When undergoing yoga training, incorporating Satvik food into your diet can support your practice and enhance the mind-body connection.
Fresh and Seasonal Fruits
During our yoga teacher training we offer a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits. Opt for fruits such as apples, mango, pineapple, papaya, bananas, and citrus fruits. Avoid overly processed or canned fruits.
Herbs and Spices
Use Ayurvedic herbs and spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fennel. These not only add flavor but also offer various health benefits.
Vegetables
Consume a colorful array of vegetables, both raw and cooked. Include leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, and others. Steam or lightly cook vegetables to retain their natural vitality.
Legumes and Pulses
Incorporate legumes and pulses like lentils, soya, chickpeas, and mung beans into your meals. They are excellent sources of plant-based protein.
Nuts and Seeds
Include a variety of nuts and seeds such as almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds. These provide essential fatty acids and nutrients.
Whole Grains
Choose whole grains like rice, corn, wheat, millet, and oats. These grains provide sustained energy and are rich in fiber and nutrients.
Activities During The Course
Outdoor Activities & Excursions in 300 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh
As part of our 300 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, we offer a memorable excursion, designed to enrich your journey. You’ll either experience the majestic sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple, where golden light spills over the Himalayan peaks in a moment of pure serenity, or enjoy a peaceful trek to a hidden waterfall, surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature. Both experiences invite you to connect more deeply with Rishikesh’s spiritual essence and natural beauty, complementing your yoga practice and nurturing inner reflection
Kunjapuri
Witness the breathtaking views of the greater Himalayas
Waterfall
Enjoy a peaceful hike in the woods up to the waterfall.
Ganga Arti
Let the energy of the holy Ganga bring you inner peace
At the Ganges
Connect with the divine energy of the holy Ganges
Testimonials
Video Testimonials from Our Yoga Teacher Training Students
Testimonials
Testimonials from Past Yoga Teacher Training Participants
I have completed my training in Jiva in April 2024. I’m very happy that I chose this school - all the teachers are very competent, experienced, knowledgeable and kind. I can recommend Jiva 100%!!! Sending lots of love to all the teachers and hoping to come back❤️
I wished to reach back into my East-Indian roots after 40+ years of living in various countries, overseas. I also practice yoga. In a time when the Indian modern outlook wishes to resemble the West, Jiva holds tradition firm in upholding Patanjali’s yoga sutras. The 300 hrs yoga teacher training in Rishikesh offers a comprehensive journey for those looking to deepen their practice and teaching skills.
Meet Our Team
Our Teachers in Rishikesh
Vikas Pradhan
Ashtanga & Philosophy
Yogi Ankur
Meditation
Arti Ji
Holistic Healing
Bhupendra Nautiyal
Pranayama
Yogini Vijay
Hatha Yoga & Alignment
Yogi Kaushal
Anatomy
Nitin Varma
Philosophy
FAQs - 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
We will be providing you with a yoga mat during the course.
Yes, the cost is 1500 rupees (around 18 EUR) per night, including meals.
No, but you can join the next available course.
Yes, very much so. The first step in the direction of becoming a Yoga Teacher is to complete 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS). For this, you don’t need any prior yoga experience. After having completed a 200 hour TTC, you are eligible to join a 300 hour TTC.
Our courses cater to all levels of experience – beginner, intermediate and advanced practitioners. However, we are happy to recommend the below books as pre-reads for the course: • Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha (200 hours) • Four Chapters of Freedom (300 hrs).
