Yoga Teacher Training
What Is Yoga Teacher Training?
Yoga Teacher Training is a professional yoga course for students and people who want to learn the depths of yoga to become a professional yoga instructor or to learn yoga to improve their personal practice for health and wellness. Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago in Rishikesh. It is believed that yoga travelled to the world from India.
This is one of the reasons that people, especially from Western countries like the United States, choose India for a Yoga Teacher Training course, as they believe that learning yoga from where it started is the best place to start their beginner yoga classes and their yoga teacher training certification. Sriezaa Yogshala in Rishikesh, India, is one of the most prominent yoga schools in India, known for its authentic yoga teacher training certification courses. Yoga Teacher Training course in India at Rishikesh offers you the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
In the world, Rishikesh is known as the “World's Yoga Capital”, and thousands of students from all around the globe come to India in Rishikesh for teacher yoga certification, which gives them an authentic yoga essence that is somehow missing around the globe in any other yoga school except Rishikesh. YTTC in Rishikesh for international students provides you with the best yoga school and yoga course in India for International students.
Yoga teacher training in India for international students gives you more than just yoga on the mat. It guides you toward the authentic roots of yoga and the place where it was born. Students from the west specially come to India to pursue their 200 hour yoga teacher training in India, which is a beginner-level course and the most liked and the best YTTC in India for international students.
Why Choose Us for Yoga Teacher Training in India?
Choosing World Yoga Training for your yoga teacher training in India is an excellent decision — especially for international students seeking an authentic, immersive yoga education. Recognised as one of the best schools for 200 hour yoga teacher training in India, we've earned that reputation through consistent quality, professionalism and a genuinely welcoming environment for students from around the globe.
Located in the spiritual heart of yoga, Rishikesh, World Yoga Training offers an ideal setting for transformative learning. International students train surrounded by the natural beauty of the Himalayas and the holy Ganges River, with comfortable, hygienic and thoughtfully designed accommodation to support a peaceful stay throughout the course. Our 200 hour yoga teacher training program is carefully structured to meet international standards — blending traditional yogic teachings with modern methodology across asanas, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology, guided by experienced, certified instructors who mentor every student personally.
- Authentic yoga school with systematic, structured yoga classes.
- In-depth learning of yoga and yoga philosophy, not just postures.
- Experienced yoga instructors with many years of practice and teaching.
- Small batch sizes for focused, personalised attention.
- Recognised for one of the best 200 hour yoga teacher trainings in India.
- Registered with Yoga Alliance USA — authentic, globally accepted certification.
- Both beginner-level and advanced yoga instructor certification programs.
Professional Yoga Teacher Training in India We Provide
With years of experience in yoga teacher training and certifying hundreds of students, World Yoga Training works professionally in the field of yoga, training students both offline and online, around the world.
With years of extensive experience conducting yoga teacher training and awarding yoga instructor certifications to numerous aspiring students, World Yoga Training has established itself as a professional and reputable institution in the field of yoga education. We're committed to nurturing future yoga instructors through comprehensive training programs that blend traditional yogic wisdom with modern teaching methodology.
Our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive, enriching learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Through both offline and online platforms, we've successfully trained and certified students across the globe, making quality yoga education accessible to all. Whether in-person or through interactive virtual sessions, World Yoga Training emphasises personal growth, practical teaching skills and a deep understanding of yogic philosophy. Our globally recognised certification ensures graduates are well-prepared for a successful career as a yoga instructor — equipped with the knowledge, confidence and experience to inspire others on their own yoga journey.
Alongside setting the standard for professional YTTCs in India, we've also introduced short, focused yoga teacher training programs across different yoga styles — now drawing many newcomers into the field. These 85 hour certification courses are carefully designed by our experienced instructors, guiding students safely through every class at the school.
Yoga Teacher Training We Provide in Rishikesh, India
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
A beginner-level course for students who don't yet have a basic knowledge of yoga. It introduces the fundamentals of yoga and its philosophy. You'll receive a certificate on completion, though this level does not qualify you to teach.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
An intermediate-level course for students who already have a basic yoga practice. It introduces the fundamentals of yoga and its philosophy in depth. On completion you're certified and qualified to become a yoga teacher.
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
An advanced-level course for students who want a deep understanding of yoga and its philosophy. It takes you into the deeper roots of the practice, and you graduate with a certificate as an advanced learner.
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our most advanced program, combining the 200 hour and 300 hour syllabi into one complete training path. Designed for serious practitioners seeking full mastery of philosophy, anatomy and teaching methodology.
Yoga Teacher Training FAQs
Everything you need to know before joining a yoga teacher training program with World Yoga Training in Rishikesh.
No formal professional qualification is required to join a yoga teacher training course. Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some experience with yoga, you can choose either the 100 Hour YTTC or the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at World Yoga Training in Rishikesh.
- No prior yoga teaching experience is required.
- As a beginner, you can start with the 100 Hour YTTC or the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification program.
- If you wish to join our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (advanced course), you must hold an authentic 200 Hour YTTC certification registered with Yoga Alliance USA.
- A basic working knowledge of English is required.
- The eligibility criteria are the same for both our online and offline yoga teacher training programs.
The duration varies depending on the level of certification you're aiming for. As one of the leading yoga schools in India, World Yoga Training offers 100 Hour, 200 Hour, and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, each building toward becoming a certified, professional yoga instructor.
- 100 Hour YTTC — Duration: 12 days. After completing the course, you must qualify in an assessment to become a certified yoga instructor.
- 200 Hour YTTC — Duration: 25 days. This intermediate-level program also ends with an assessment; once you qualify, you're certified to conduct classes.
- 300 Hour YTTC — Duration: 28 days. Our advanced-level program similarly concludes with an assessment, after which you're certified to conduct classes independently.
Still have questions? Feel free to get in touch with our team — we're happy to help you choose the right course.