Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School
100-Hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
- 12 days
- Max 20 per group
- Ashtanga + Vinyasa
- 100-hour foundation
- Beginner to intermediate
Overview
A 12-day, 100-hour foundation training in Tapovan, Rishikesh, run by Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. It is the first half of their 200-hour course, taught alongside the same group, for people who have less time but still want a real, residential immersion.
You practise Ashtanga and Vinyasa twice a day and cover the foundations: shatkarma and pranayama, alignment and the craft of the vinyasa flow, plus philosophy, anatomy and meditation.
You arrive on the 1st, training runs from the 2nd to the 12th, and you check out on the 13th. A new group begins the 2nd of every month.
A day here
What a teacher training day looks like, from the morning practice to dinner. The rhythm is the same most days, and it is what makes a residential course change something.
- 06:30Pranayama and shatkarma
- 07:30Vinyasa flow
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Yoga philosophy
- 11:10Alignment and teaching methodology
- 13:15Lunch
- 16:00Yoga anatomy
- 17:15Ashtanga Vinyasa
- 18:30Meditation
- 19:30Dinner
The training
Why this training
- A real teacher-training immersion in just 12 days, for people who can't take three full weeks yet.
- The setting is right. Tapovan sits above the crowds, a short walk from the Ganga, the ghats and the cafes.
- You learn both a form and a flow, the Ashtanga primary series and the craft of vinyasa sequencing, from the ground up.
- It is genuinely residential. You eat, sleep and practise on site with the 200-hour group, taught by the same experienced faculty.
- It is the first half of the 200-hour, so your 100 hours count toward the full Yoga Alliance RYT-200 whenever you come back to finish.
Course highlights
- Daily meditation and mantra chanting
- A 100-hour certificate of completion
- Alignment and the craft of the vinyasa flow
- Two daily Ashtanga and Vinyasa asana classes
- One local excursion and one Ayurvedic massage
- Daily pranayama and shatkarma (yogic cleansing)
- Yoga philosophy and functional anatomy foundations
- 12 nights residential with three sattvic meals a day
The syllabus, section by section
Shatkarma and kriya
- The yogic cleansing practices, taught step by step
- Jal Neti and Sutra Neti (nasal cleansing)
- Trataka (eye cleansing), Kapalbhati and Kunjal
- How and when to practise each, and its benefits
Vinyasa flow
- What vinyasa flow is and where it comes from
- Linking breath and movement in a sequence
- Building and structuring a class
- How to teach a flow, and the habits to undo
Alignment and teaching methodology
- The principles of alignment and why they matter
- Alignment of the sun salutations and the standing postures
- Using props and modifications for real bodies
- The foundations of clear, safe teaching
Pranayama and meditation
- The main pranayama (yogic breathing) practices
- Meditation techniques and mantra chanting
- The effect of the breath on the nervous system
- Building a personal daily practice
Philosophy and anatomy foundations
- An introduction to yoga philosophy
- The anatomy a new teacher needs
- How the body moves in the key postures
- The yogic diet and the basics of Ayurveda
Who should enrol
- You have a basic yoga practice and are ready to go deeper, fast.
- You are a committed beginner. The course starts from the ground up.
- You want to teach yoga, and you want a certificate the world recognises.
- You already teach and want to add Ashtanga and Vinyasa to what you offer.
- You want three weeks that are only about yoga, in the place it comes from.
How to apply
- 1Leave your details or your number and pick the month that suits you.
- 2A human from our team writes back to answer your questions and hold your place.
- 3Pay the 30% deposit to confirm. The balance is settled with the school, and the deposit is non-refundable.
- 4We send you everything you need before you fly, and your arrival is looked after.
Dates. A new batch begins the 2nd of every month, all year round. You check in on the 1st, training runs from the 2nd to the 12th, and you check out on the 13th. The 100-hour group trains alongside the 200-hour students. Tell us the month you have in mind and we confirm your place with the school.
Where you stay, what you eat
The school sits in a peaceful spot in Upper Tapovan, surrounded by green hills, a short walk from the market and the Ganga. Rooms are spacious, ventilated and designed for a teacher training, kept clean and cared for through your stay. You can choose a twin sharing room or a private room; both have an attached bathroom, hot water and Wi-Fi.
Twin sharing room
$850 / person
Private room
$950 / person
Both include an attached bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi and all meals. You pay only a 30% deposit to book.
The food
What you eat shapes how you feel, so the kitchen serves a sattvic vegetarian diet, rooted in Ayurveda and made to nourish a full day of practice. Three fresh meals a day, balanced and clean. Tell us your needs in advance and the kitchen will look after them.
On site
- Garden
- Laundry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Close to the market
- Rooms with attached bathroom
- Single and twin sharing rooms
- Spacious, ventilated yoga hall
- 24/7 hot and cold running water
Who teaches you
The course is taught by the school's own faculty, experienced lead trainers who train teachers full time.
Pradeep SinghAshtanga Vinyasa and alignment teacherPradeep holds a Master's degree in Yoga from a Sanskrit university in India and a 500-hour teacher training from Rishikesh. He has trained teachers for years and teaches asana and the art of adjustment with real command.
YashpalLead trainer, Ashtanga VinyasaYashpal is the lead trainer at Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School and an Ashtanga Vinyasa instructor. Much of the practical teaching on the course runs through him.
Sarvottam KumarMeditation and philosophy teacherSarvottam is E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and a 300-hour trainer. He teaches meditation through mantra, bhakti and gyan yoga, and his classes are where the quieter, inner side of the course lives.
NaveenVinyasa flow and Hatha teacherNaveen left a mechanical engineering path to follow yoga and earned his Master's degree in it. He has taught Vinyasa flow and Hatha in Rishikesh since 2015 and knows the Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga primary series inside out.
What's included
- Wi-Fi throughout
- One local excursion
- One Ayurvedic body massage
- A 100-hour certificate of completion
- The full 100-hour foundation training
- Use of the practice hall, props and library
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals each day of the course
- Course manuals, a yoga mat and a cleansing kit with detox tea
- 12 nights of accommodation with attached bathroom and hot shower
Add-ons you can choose
- Airport pickup from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) · add at booking
- Private taxi and transfers on request · add at booking
Experiences during the course
What's not included
- Flights
- Medical costs
- Travel insurance
- Your tourist visa
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Airport transfer (available as an add-on)
Where the school is
Tapovan, off Badrinath Road, Village Ghugtayni, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. A short walk from Tapovan Market. Close to Lakshman Jhula and the Ganga.
Places to visit nearby, most within a walk
- 1Lakshman Jhula
- 2Ram Jhula
- 3Janki Setu
- 4Tapovan Market
- 5Sai Ghat
- 6Bhootnath Temple
- 7Beatles Ashram
- 8Neer Garh Waterfall
- 9Secret Waterfall
A short drive away: Kunjapuri temple for sunrise, Vashishtha Gufa (meditation cave), Neelkanth Mahadev temple.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant, DED), about an hour away. From Delhi (DEL) it is roughly seven hours by road. We can arrange your taxi from the airport to the school as an add-on.
Good to know
Pricing
Prices are shown in US dollars, the standard for international yoga trainings. You reserve with a 30% deposit (non-refundable), and the balance is paid directly at the yoga school on arrival.
Visa
You travel on a tourist visa. Most guests use India's e-Tourist visa, applied for online before you fly. We will point you to the current steps once your place is held.
Season
Rishikesh runs through four seasons: summer from April to June, monsoon from July to September, a mild autumn from mid-September to November, and winter from December to February. Courses run every month.
Weather
Sitting in the Himalayan foothills, summer runs from about 10 to 40 degrees Celsius and winter from about 5 to 35. Mornings and evenings are cooler, so bring a layer whatever the month.
Electricity
India runs on 220 volts. Bring a universal adapter for your plugs. Power is steady, and there is hot water and Wi-Fi on site.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and we strongly recommend it. Choose a policy that covers medical care and trip cancellation for the full length of your stay.
Vaccinations
There are no special vaccinations required, but please check with your own doctor or a travel clinic in good time before you fly.
What to bring
- A refillable water bottle
- Modest clothing for temple visits
- Comfortable clothes you can practise in
- A notebook and any personal study material
- A warm layer for early mornings and evenings
- Your own toiletries and any regular medication
Cancellation
Cancel 7 or more days before: full refund. 3 to 6 days: 50% refund. Within 3 days: no refund.
Full payment and refund policyQuestions, answered
Does the 100-hour make me a certified yoga teacher?
You receive a 100-hour certificate of completion from the school. Yoga Alliance registration starts at 200 hours, so the 100-hour counts as the first half: complete the other 100 hours later and you can register as an RYT-200.
Do I need to be experienced to join?
No. It is built for beginners as well as intermediate practitioners and starts from the ground up. A little familiarity with yoga helps with the pace, but it is not required.
How is this different from the 200-hour?
It is the same course and the same daily schedule, taught to the same group, for 12 days instead of 24. You cover the foundations; the full 200-hour goes deeper and carries the Yoga Alliance certification.
How many people are in a group?
Groups are kept small, up to twenty people, so the teachers can give you real attention and hands-on adjustment.
Is the accommodation and food included?
Yes. The price includes your room for 12 nights with an attached bathroom and hot shower, and three sattvic vegetarian meals a day during the course.
How do I pay, and how much upfront?
You pay a 30% deposit to confirm your place, in Rupees. The balance is settled with the school, and the deposit is non-refundable. You never pay the full amount online upfront.
Is it safe for solo female travellers?
Yes. This is a residential course with a small group, on-site staff and other students from around the world, and Rishikesh is one of the more comfortable places in India to travel solo. Tell us any concern and your co-host will talk it through before you book.
How far is the airport and can you arrange pickup?
The nearest airport, Dehradun (Jolly Grant), is about an hour away. Airport pickup and private taxis are available as an add-on you can choose when you book.
When do the courses start?
A new batch begins the 2nd of every month, all year round. Check-in is the 1st and you check out on the 13th.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes to practise in, a warm layer for mornings and evenings, modest clothing for temple visits, a notebook and your own toiletries. Mats and manuals are provided.
This school also runs the full 200-hour, plus 300 and 500-hour trainings. The 100-hour counts as the first half of the 200, so you can finish the Yoga Alliance RYT-200 later.