57 Day 500 Hour Yoga Ayurveda Therapy TTC in Rishikesh, India

The 57-day, 500-hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, is an intensive course for people who want to deepen their own practice and learn to teach yoga with confidence. Rishikesh sits where the Ganges leaves the Himalayan foothills, and it has long drawn students of yoga from around the world. Over the course of roughly eight weeks, this training gives you the time and structure to move from a dedicated practitioner into someone able to guide others on the mat. The program is built around the full scope of a 500-hour certification. Daily practice sessions work on posture, breath and meditation, while teaching methodology sessions show you how to sequence a class, adjust students safely and hold a room. You also study yoga philosophy in depth, so the physical work is grounded in the traditions it comes from. Ayurveda runs alongside the yoga. You learn the basic principles of this traditional Indian system of health, including how diet, daily routine and the seasons relate to a person's constitution. The pairing gives future teachers a wider set of tools for talking with students about balance and everyday wellbeing. Expect full days. A typical schedule begins early with asana and pranayama, moves through lectures and practice teaching, and ends with meditation or a quieter evening session. The pace is demanding, and most students arrive tired by the second week, which is part of what the training is designed to test. The training suits people who already have a regular practice and are ready to commit to structured study. It is a strong fit for anyone planning to teach, as well as for experienced students who want a deeper understanding of yoga's philosophy and physical principles. Nirvana Yoga School leads the course and has trained teachers who now work in many countries. Check the retreat page for the current schedule, what is included and the leader's own terms before you book.