Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School
300-Hour Advanced Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
- 27 days
- Max 15 per group
- Advanced · Level 2
- Ashtanga + Vinyasa
- Yoga Alliance certified
Overview
An advanced, 27-day Level 2 training in Tapovan, Rishikesh, run by Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. It is built for 200-hour certified teachers who want to deepen both their practice and their teaching, and you can also take it straight after the 200-hour.
You move into the Ashtanga intermediate series and revise the primary, with advanced sequencing, teaching methodology, deeper anatomy, meditation and the business of yoga.
You arrive on the 1st, training runs from the 2nd to the 27th, and you check out on the 28th. A small group of just 15 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.
- 05:00Morning bell
- 05:30Morning tea
- 06:00Pranayama and shatkarma
- 06:30Vinyasa flow yoga
- 08:30Breakfast
- 09:30Anatomy and physiology
- 11:00Yoga philosophy
- 12:30Lunch
- 13:15Rest and self study
- 15:00Body alignment
- 16:00Ashtanga Vinyasa asana
- 18:00Meditation and mantra chanting
- 19:15Dinner
- 20:15Self study and rest
- 22:00Lights off
The training
Why this training
- You can take it back-to-back with the 200-hour and finish both in one trip.
- A small group of just 15 means close, personal attention from experienced lead trainers.
- It is genuinely residential, on site with the same faculty, in Tapovan above the crowds.
- You go beyond the primary series into the Ashtanga intermediate series, taught for advanced practitioners.
- You finish Yoga Alliance certified and register as an RYT 300, or an RYT 500 once it is combined with your 200-hour.
- It is teacher-focused: advanced sequencing, teaching methodology, train-the-trainer, anatomy and the business of yoga.
Course highlights
- A small group of just 15
- Meditation, self-inquiry and pranayama
- Teaching methodology and train the trainer
- Advanced vinyasa sequencing and class design
- Advanced anatomy: biomechanics and kinesiology
- The business of yoga: marketing and next steps
- Ashtanga intermediate series, and revision of the primary series
- A 300-hour Yoga Alliance certificate (RYT 300, or RYT 500 with your 200)
The syllabus, section by section
Advanced Ashtanga Vinyasa sequencing
- Advanced sequencing, themes and the philosophy behind them
- Teaching an effective vinyasa
- Pose analysis, improvement and observation
- Building classes for private sessions and groups
Teaching methodology and train the trainer
- Educational theory: how people learn and how to teach
- Types of teaching versus styles of learning
- Fine-tuning your verbal instruction
- Establishing trust and connection with students
Advanced anatomy and alignment
- Anatomy for the individual body and skeletal variation
- Advanced muscular function, biomechanics and kinesiology
- Tension versus compression, and five-element theory
- When, how and why to use props and adjustments
Meditation and pranayama
- Mindfulness, meditation and self-inquiry
- A range of meditation techniques
- Pranayama for an advanced practice
- Deepening your own daily sadhana
The business of yoga
- Marketing and building your teaching
- Where to go from here as a teacher
- Assignments and practicum through the course
- Finding your own voice and specialty
Who should enrol
- You want a small group of just 15 and close attention.
- You are a 200-hour certified teacher ready to go deeper.
- You want to do your 200 and 300 back-to-back in one trip.
- You want the Ashtanga intermediate series, and to refine the primary.
- You want to become an advanced, confident teacher and register as RYT 300 or 500.
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 27th, and you check out on the 28th. 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
$1,300 / person
Private room
$1,400 / 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
- Two local sightseeing trips
- Opening and closing ceremony
- Free water refills and Wi-Fi throughout
- The full 300-hour advanced teacher training
- Daily Ashtanga and Vinyasa, meditation and pranayama
- A practice kit: syllabus manual, shatkarma kriya kit and a yoga mat
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals each day, herbal teas and a welcome meal
- 26 nights of accommodation in a private room with attached bathroom and hot shower
- A 300-hour Yoga Alliance certificate (register as RYT 300, or RYT 500 with your 200-hour)
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
Do I need a 200-hour certificate to join?
It is designed for 200-hour certified teachers. You can also take it straight after the 200-hour and complete both in one trip.
What certification do I get?
A 300-hour Yoga Alliance certificate. You can register as an RYT 300, or as an RYT 500 once it is combined with your 200-hour.
How is this different from the 200-hour?
It is Level 2 and advanced: the Ashtanga intermediate series, advanced sequencing, teaching methodology, deeper anatomy and the business of yoga.
How many people are in a group?
Just 15, smaller than the 100 and 200-hour, so the teachers can give you even closer attention.
Is the accommodation and food included?
Yes. The price includes 26 nights with an attached bathroom and hot shower, and three sattvic vegetarian meals a day plus herbal teas.
How do I pay, and how much upfront?
You pay a 30% deposit to confirm your place. 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 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 28th.
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 100 and 200-hour trainings, and a 500-hour. Combine your 200 and 300 here to register as an RYT 500.