500 Hour Master Yoga Teacher Training
in Rishikesh

Yoga Alliance RYT 500 Direct  ·  Fully Residential  ·  Ganges-side Ashram  ·  All Levels Welcome

55 Days Residential
Yoga Alliance RYT 500
Meals + Accommodation
₹1,40,000 All-Inclusive

500 Hour Master YTT in Rishikesh

The 500 Hour Master Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is the most comprehensive and transformative program we offer — a complete 55-day residential immersion in the world's yoga capital. This master-level course combines the full 200H and 300H curriculum in one unbroken journey, taking you from foundational asana and philosophy all the way to advanced therapeutics, Ayurveda, specialization teaching, and Vedanta depth. By the sacred Ganges, in the land where yoga was born.

This is fully residential — 55 nights in our Ganges-side ashram with 3 daily sattvic meals included. All levels welcome — no prior YTT required. Upon completion, register directly as RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance USA — the highest international certification.

Duration55 Days — Monday to Saturday
CertificationYoga Alliance RYT 500 (direct registration — highest level)
StyleHatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Therapeutic, Meditation
LanguageEnglish & Hindi
Batch SizeMaximum 12 Students
LevelAll Levels — no prior YTT required
AccommodationIncluded — Private ashram room (55 nights)
Meals3 Sattvic Meals Daily — all 55 days (Included)
LocationRishikesh, Uttarakhand — Ganges-side ashram
Total Fee₹1,40,000 — Fully all-inclusive

Daily Schedule

5:30 AM
Wake Up & Herbal Tea

Day begins in silence — herbal chai, awareness, preparation for practice.

6:00 AM
Meditation & Pranayama (Progressive)

Foundational breathwork (Weeks 1–2) → advanced Kumbhaka and Kriya techniques (Weeks 6–8).

7:30 AM
Asana Practice (Progressive Journey)

Hatha fundamentals (Weeks 1–2) → Vinyasa (Weeks 3–4) → advanced arm balances & inversions (Weeks 5–8).

9:30 AM
Sattvic Breakfast

Fresh vegetarian breakfast — porridge, fruits, paratha, idli, herbal chai.

10:30 AM
Philosophy / Anatomy / Therapy (rotating)

Patanjali Sutras → Bhagavad Gita → Upanishads · Anatomy → advanced anatomy → therapeutic protocols.

12:30 PM
Sattvic Lunch

Dal, sabzi, rice, roti, salad — fresh Indian vegetarian lunch.

2:00 PM
Self Study / Ganges Walk / Research

Personal study, case studies, journaling, Ganges walks, or ashram rest.

3:00 PM
Teaching Practicum & Specialization

Rotating: supervised teaching sessions / Yin yoga / Yoga Nidra / Ayurveda / Yoga Business module.

5:00 PM
Evening Yoga — Yin / Restorative / Nidra

Speciality evening sessions alternating each day.

6:30 PM
Ganga Aarti (3× per week)

Sacred fire ceremony on the Ganges ghats.

7:30 PM
Sattvic Dinner & Satsang

Evening meal followed by satsang, kirtan, or Vedanta talks.

Detailed Syllabus — 500 Hour Master YTT Rishikesh

Complete 200H + 300H curriculum plus master-level specializations — all in one 55-day immersion by the sacred Ganges. Click to expand each module.

1. Complete Asana System — Foundation to Master Level

70+ postures progressing from classical Hatha to advanced arm balances and inversions

70+ Asanas
  • Surya Namaskar A & B (all variations)
  • Classical Hatha — 65 asanas
  • Standing, seated, forward bends
  • Twists, hip openers, arm support
  • Arm balances — Crow, Side Crow
  • Flying Crow, Koundinyasana
  • Advanced backbends & dropbacks
  • Headstand, shoulderstand, forearm stand
  • Deep hip openers — advanced Pigeon
  • Yin poses — all meridian targets
  • Restorative postures with props
  • Therapeutic modifications
2. Shatkarma & Complete Pranayama System

Yogic cleansing + all 15 pranayama techniques from basic to advanced Kumbhaka and Kriya

15+ Techniques
  • Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Trataka
  • Nauli Kriya, Dhauti, Kapalabhati
  • Diaphragmatic & 3-part breath
  • Kapalabhati, Bhastrika
  • Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhramari
  • Surya & Chandra Bhedana
  • Sheetali, Sheetkari, Anuloma Viloma
  • Advanced Kumbhaka (Antara, Bahya)
  • Maha Bandha — all 3 locks together
  • Kriya yoga techniques
  • Pranayama therapeutic applications
  • Pranayama class sequencing
3. Complete Yoga Philosophy & Vedanta

Patanjali, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads — complete classical wisdom

16 Topics
  • History & origins of yoga
  • Patanjali's Yoga Sutras — all 4 padas
  • 8 Limbs — Ashtanga in depth
  • Yamas & Niyamas
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • Bhagavad Gita — chapter study
  • Principal Upanishads
  • Advaita Vedanta
  • Samkhya philosophy
  • Panchakosha — 5 bodies
  • 7 Chakra system
  • Nadi system & prana vayu
  • Karma, Bhakti & Jnana yoga
  • Sanskrit key terms
  • Chitta vritti & mind management
  • Applied philosophy
4. Anatomy, Physiology & Yoga Therapy

Applied anatomy + therapeutic protocols for specific conditions

14 Topics
  • Skeletal & muscular systems
  • Joints, ROM, hypermobility
  • Nervous & respiratory systems
  • Spine anatomy & curves
  • Applied anatomy by pose category
  • Common injuries & prevention
  • Yoga for back pain
  • Yoga for anxiety & PCOS
  • Trauma-informed yoga
  • Special populations — seniors, prenatal
  • Yoga & mental health
  • Therapeutic sequencing
  • Hypermobility vs hypomobility
  • Contraindications in depth
5. Yin Yoga, Restorative & Meridian Theory

Complete Yin yoga training — TCM meridians, fascia, and long-hold teaching

9 Topics
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine basics
  • 12 meridians & organ systems
  • Yin poses for each meridian
  • Fascia & connective tissue
  • Long-hold sequencing principles
  • Yin for different body types
  • Teaching Yin to groups
  • Restorative props & setup
  • Combining Yin with Yang practice
6. Advanced Meditation & Yoga Nidra

From breath awareness to Samadhi — how to teach group meditation

9 Topics
  • Breath awareness & body scan
  • Trataka — candle gazing
  • Mantra meditation
  • Visualization & guided imagery
  • Full Yoga Nidra protocol (45 min)
  • Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi stages
  • Yoga Nidra for therapeutic use
  • How to guide group meditation
  • Creating guided meditation recordings
7. Ayurveda Fundamentals for Yoga Teachers

Tridosha, dinacharya, sattvic nutrition, and Yoga-Ayurveda integration

7 Topics
  • History & origins of Ayurveda
  • Tridosha — Vata, Pitta, Kapha
  • Prakriti — body constitution
  • Dinacharya — Ayurvedic daily routine
  • Sattvic nutrition principles
  • Ayurvedic lifestyle for yoga teachers
  • Yoga & Ayurveda integration
8. Master Teaching Practicum — 100+ Hours

Progressive supervised teaching from assistant to independent class leader

8 Topics
  • Ethics of a master yoga teacher
  • 60 & 90 minute class planning
  • Advanced sequencing — peak pose
  • Workshop & immersion design
  • Teaching special populations
  • Video review & self-correction
  • Mentorship & peer teaching hours
  • Creating signature programs
9. Yoga Business & Career Development

Build a sustainable yoga career — studio, online, retreats

8 Topics
  • Building your yoga brand
  • Social media for yoga teachers
  • Studio setup & management
  • Online class platforms & pricing
  • Retreat planning & facilitation
  • Teacher contracts & ethics
  • Yoga Alliance registration process
  • Long-term career development

Everything Included at ₹1,40,000

55 Nights Ashram

Private Ganges-side room for all 55 nights.

3 Meals All 55 Days

All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included.

RYT 500 Certificate

Highest Yoga Alliance certification — 100+ countries.

Ganga Aarti

3× weekly + Haridwar excursion included.

4 Ayurvedic Massages

One per 2 weeks — traditional Abhyanga oil massage.

Both Transfers

Arrival AND departure from airport/railway station.

💳 Payment Plan: ₹25,000 advance secures seat. Balance before start. EMI via credit card available — approx ₹23,000/month for 6 months.

Upcoming Batch Dates — 2026

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Early Bird: Book 60+ days before → Save ₹10,000. Limited to first 3 registrations.

All Levels Welcome

No prior YTT needed. We recommend at least 1 year of regular personal practice. This program builds from foundation to master level in 55 days.

Real Students, Real Moments

Student Testimonials

★★★★★

"55 days by the Ganges as a master yoga student. This program reshaped my entire being — physically, mentally, spiritually. The daily routine, the ashram food, the Ganga Aarti, the faculty's genuine depth of knowledge. Truly life-changing."

K
Kavita RaoRYT 500, Yoga Teacher, Bangalore
★★★★★

"No prior YTT and I was worried — but the faculty builds everything from scratch in a beautifully progressive way. By Week 4, I was confidently teaching classes. The Ayurveda and yoga business modules were unexpected gems."

S
Suresh MenonWellness Entrepreneur, Chennai
★★★★★

"The immersive residential format in Rishikesh is unmatched. You live yoga 24/7 — morning practice by the Ganges, evening Ganga Aarti, deep philosophy discussions over sattvic meals. The 500H direct RYT certification opened so many doors."

P
Pooja SharmaMaster Yoga Teacher, Delhi

FAQ — 500 Hour Master YTT Rishikesh

No — the 500H is self-contained. No prior YTT required. We build from the foundation. Recommend: at least 1 year of regular personal yoga practice.

RYT 500 — the highest Yoga Alliance certification, recognized in 100+ countries worldwide. Direct registration, no prior certificates needed.

Private room with attached bathroom for all 55 nights. Ganges-side location. Wi-Fi in common areas. Clean, peaceful, and comfortable. Shared room option at reduced fee.

₹25,000 advance secures seat. Balance before start. EMI via credit card (3–6 months, no-cost) — approximately ₹23,000/month for 6 months.

Both arrival and departure transfers are included — from Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) or Haridwar/Rishikesh railway station. Please share your arrival details 48 hours before.

Free rescheduling if notified 30+ days before start. Cancellations 30+ days before start receive refund minus ₹10,000 processing fee.

Learn from India's Best Yoga Teachers

Our certified faculty brings decades of authentic yoga experience to every session.

Mrs. Shilpa Charania
Mrs. Shilpa Charania
Founder & Chief Trainer

E-RYT certified with 12+ years of experience. Expert in Hatha, Aerial, Power & Pregnancy Yoga. Trained at Yog Vidya Gurukul Nashik.

E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance USA
Shailaja Ji
Shailaja Ji
Senior Yoga Faculty

RYT 500 certified senior faculty. Specialist in classical Hatha yoga, philosophy, and pranayama. Known for patient, insightful teaching.

RYT 500 Hatha & Philosophy
Sonali Ji
Sonali Ji
Yoga Faculty & Therapist

RYT 200 certified faculty and yoga therapist. Specializes in Yin yoga, therapeutic yoga, and guided meditation.

RYT 200 Yin & Therapeutic

Become a Master Yoga Teacher — Rishikesh 500H

55 days. The world's yoga capital. The highest certification. A complete transformation awaits. July batch has only 6 seats left.