200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh
Begin a life-changing experience with our 200-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh—crafted to enhance your practice, improve your teaching abilities, and restore harmony to your life. Whether you’re a yoga instructor looking to expand your class offerings or a yoga enthusiast eager to delve into the nuances of practicing Yin Yoga, this course is ideal for you.
Yin Yoga is a gentle type of yoga characterized by holding poses for long durations. It emphasizes the connective structures such as joints, ligaments, fascia, and tendons, along with the mind. While Yang styles are active, strong and characterized by the active work, Yin Yoga is passive, stable and focused on the breath, which make it an excellent antidote to the frantic pace of contemporary life. Yin Yoga practice makes the body and mind balanced thus allowing for self reflection and stillness.
Located in the serene location of Rishikesh this program also enables you to tap into the spirituality of the Himalayan region. This holiness adds to the experience making it not only a training but a life changing one. What you get out of this 200-hour training isn’t simply the certificate; it’s the chance to remember who you are, to feel inspired and ready to help others do the same.
The History of Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga was developed from the Yin and Yang concepts which are rooted in the Chinese culture of Taoism. Yin and Yang are two forces that are diametrically opposed to each other but are interdependent; Yin is related to stillness, night, and passivity while Yang is related to movement, day, and activity, and are basic principles in Chinese philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and spirituality. This balance of opposites is ensuring order in the universe and also in our physical framework.
In Taoist tradition Yin Yoga is linked to yin or the passive or the feminine energy that is linked to stillness and passiveness. The ancient Taoists have learned that if one stretches his muscles for a long time and makes slow movements, then the stagnated energy can be released and one’s health improves. These have later developed into the physical exercise commonly referred to as yoga and were the backbone of Yin Yoga.
Besides this practice, the energy circulation is also passed through the meridians which are associated with the organs and emotions by the TCM. Unlike today’s famous styles like Vinyasa and Ashtanga, Yin Yoga is perfect for toning muscles. It assists practitioners to release their fascia and mind and is therefore appropriate for our Yang paradigm lifestyles. Today, Yin Yoga is practiced all over the world to maintain balance, flexibility and to heal the inner self. As will be seen it has principles that are still as valid today as they were thousands of years ago.
Benefits of Yin Yoga
Improved Joint Flexibility: Yin Yoga also helps to hydrate the connective tissues and increase their flexibility in order to alleviate stiffness.
Improved Energy Circulation: Due to the extended activation of the energy pathways, chi or life force energy becomes balanced, resulting in enhanced vitality and emotional well-being.
Stress Reduction: Yin Yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system which slows and steadies the breath, decreases the heart rate and alleviates stress.
Enhanced Emotional Healing: If one maintains the poses for longer periods, he/she relaxes and erases unwanted thoughts and feelings from the mind.
Better Sleep Quality: People get to practice on a regular basis hence enhancing their ability to have a good sleep in the long run
Increased Mindfulness: Yin Yoga helps you practice presence; you pay attention to your body, mind, and the environment.
About Himalayan Yoga Association
Established in the tranquility and calmness of Rishikesh, Himalayan Yoga Association acts as a haven for yoga enthusiasts around the world. Our facility preserves a calm atmosphere that provides an excellent backdrop for learning and personal development. We honor the customs of traditional Yoga while incorporating methods essential for today’s era.
Located in the lap of the Himalayas and on the banks of the holy river Ganga, our center offers a spiritually evolved environment that makes learning more effective. From carefully structured lessons to individual counselling, every learner is helped to create a worthwhile experience. With our experienced instructors, self and career transformation are guaranteed while building a profound relationship with the ancient practice of yoga.
Hence our 200-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is Yoga Alliance, USA certified which means that you will receive an internationally recognized credential upon completion. It doesn’t matter the level of practice you are in, our goal is to help you grow, change, and be healthy.
What Will Be Covered in The 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh ?
- Explore the rich history and philosophy of Yin Yoga
- Understand the anatomical and physiological impact of Yin Yoga
- Learn main Yin Yoga asanas and their variations
- Learn Meridian Theory and its role in practice
- Practice pranayama and meditation to deepen your Yin Yoga experience
- Master the art of teaching Yin Yoga with proper techniques
- Learn to use props effectively for a comfortable and supportive practice for many asanas
- Understand key points of the human body, its functions, and physiology to deepen Yin Yoga practice
- Practice the Yan aspect of Yoga in the daily Hatha Yoga class to balance the opposite and understand the differences
- Gain a foundation of Yoga Philosophy so that you can include the knowledge in your Yin Yoga practice and classes
- Know and practice a variety of alignment, adjustment techniques for Yin Yoga to meet each individual’s needs
- Learn teaching methodology and become to be able to deliver a full Yin Yoga class
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Himalayan Yoga Association Affiliations
Trusted International Yoga School
Himalayan Yoga Association is an IYS®-certified International Yoga School under the IYO® – International Yoga Organisation.
The IYO® is recognized in 195 countries worldwide and serves as an official affiliate body for the Governments of India and the USA,
as well as the United Nations. Our school is also accredited by the Yoga Alliance, the world’s largest non-profit yoga network connecting teachers and schools globally.
Upon completing your Yoga Teacher Training Course with Himalayan Yoga Association, you will receive internationally recognized certificates
from both IYO® and Yoga Alliance — empowering you to teach yoga with authenticity and global credibility.
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IYO® – International Yoga Organisation
Recognized in 195 countries, IYO® is an internationally respected yoga organization, accrediting Himalayan Yoga Association as an official affiliate body supporting authentic yoga education.
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IYS® – International Yoga School Certification
Himalayan Yoga Association is an officially registered IYS® International Yoga School under IYO®, representing integrity, professionalism, and high teaching standards.
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Yoga Alliance USA Certification
Himalayan Yoga Association is registered with the Yoga Alliance, allowing its graduates to teach globally with the RYT200 & RYT300 credentials.
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Authenticity and Global Recognition
All courses at Himalayan Yoga Association are internationally approved, combining ancient wisdom with modern training excellence.
200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh - Course Syllabus
Yin Pranayama
- What is Prana and Pranayama
- What is Yin Breath
- Types of Yang & Yin Pranayama
- Breathing and Lifespan
- Breathing and Yin Movements
- Yogic Pranayama
- Anulom Vilom Pranayama
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
- Sheetali Pranayama
- Sheetkari Pranayama
- Chandra Bhedi Pranayama
- Bhramari Pranayama
- Ujjayi Pranayama
Meditation
- What is Meditation
- Types of Passive and Active Meditation
- What is Yoga Nidra
- The Science of Yoga Nidra
- Stages of Yoga Nidra Practice
- Role of Sankalpa (Intention Setting)
- Yoga Nidra and the Subconscious Mind
- Benefits of Yoga Nidra
- Guidelines for Teaching Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra Experience
- Chakra Meditation
- Trataka Meditation
- Body Awareness Meditation
- Self Surrender Meditation
- Vipassana
Yin Yoga Asanas
- Anahatasana (Melting Heart)
- Ankle Stretch
- Bananasana
- Bridge (Supported)
- Butterfly
- Camel (Supported)
- Cat Pulling Its Tail
- Caterpillar
- Child’s Pose
- Dragonfly
- Dangling
- Deer
- Dragon (Baby, Low, Winged)
- Frog
- Half Butterfly
- Happy Baby
- Reclining Twists
- Saddle
- Shavasana
- Shoelace
- Snail
- Sphinx & Seal
- Square
- Squat
- Swan & Sleeping Swan
- Toe Squat
- Beginner’s Flow
- A Flow for the Spine
- A Flow for the Hips
- A Flow for the Legs
- Wall Yin
Yin Yoga Teaching Methodology / Yin Yoga Theory & Philosophy
- History & Introduction to Yin Yoga
- Concept of Yin-Yang in Daoist Philosophy
- Connection between Yin Yoga & Hatha Yoga
- Why Yin Yoga? Relevance in Modern Life
- Role of Stillness & Surrender
- Importance of Holding Time in Yin Yoga
- The Tattvas (Principles of Yin)
- Come into the Pose
- Find Stillness
- Hold for Time
- Exit with Care
- Observe Rebound
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Concept of Qi (Chi) and How It Flows
- Meridians & Organ Connections
- 12 Main Meridians and their Yin-Yang Pairing
- Five Elements Theory (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal)
- Emotional & Energetic Effects of Yin Yoga
- Meridian Flow Wheel
- Upper Body vs Lower Body Meridians
- Basics of Chakra System & Energy Centers
- Tension vs Compression
- Skeletal Variation & Joint Limitation
- Anatomy of Spine, Hips, Shoulders
- Nervous System: Introduction to Parasympathetic Activation
- Daily Practice with Affirmations
- Proper Alignment Based on Function
- Prop Usage (Bolsters, Blocks, Blankets)
- Modifications & Contraindications
- Introduction to Holding Space
- Components of a Yin Class: Opening, Middle, Closing
- Class Management, Cueing, and Timing
- Integrating Themes, Affirmations, and Breath Awareness
- Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Reflective Space
- Journaling and Reflection Practices
- Practice Teaching with Feedback
Yang Yoga Asanas
- Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
- Ancient Scriptures of Hatha
- Aim and Objectives of Hatha Yoga
- Pavan Muktasana series 1
- Pavanamuktasana series 2
- Pavanamuktasana series 3
- Surya Namaskara
- Chandra Namaskara
- Padmasana Group of Asanas
- Backward Bending Asanas
- Forward Bending Asanas
- Spinal Twisting Asanas
- Inverted Asanas
- Balancing Asanas
Daily Schedule for 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh India
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 06:30 AM - 07:30 AM | Yin Pranayama / Yoga Nidra & Meditation |
| 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM | Yin Yoga Practice |
| 09:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Sound / Reiki Healing Class (only applicable for YTT + Sound / Reiki Healing Course participants) or Self Study |
| 01:00 PM | Lunch |
| 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Yin Alignment Adjustment/ Methodology / Theory /Philosophy |
| 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Yang Yoga Practice |
| 05:00 PM | Tea Break |
| 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM | Self Study and Assignment |
| 07:30 PM | Dinner |
| 10:00 PM | Lights Off |
In order for you to rest properly before the opening ceremony on the 1st day of the course, the check-in to the school should be one-day before the course begins. Your check in time must be between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We provide you a complementary stay for that night. Your check out on the last day of the course must be between 12:00 PM To 2:00 PM.
Yoga Teacher Training + Sound / Reiki Healing Course
Complete our sound healing courses during your YTT! We arrange our Sound / Reiki Healing Courses during your break time so you can complete it by utilising the time and with just a little extra costs. You will cover 2 hours a day and it lasts for 2 days (for level 1), 4 days (for level 1 & 2), and 7 days (for level 1 & 2 & 3).
Add +skills to your Yoga Teacher Training journey.
200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Dates & Fees
Additional Healing Courses
✨ Additional Sound Healing Courses
📅 Dates: Conducted during free time in your Yoga Teacher Training Course at Himalayan Yoga Association.
💫 Note: These sessions help you heal yourself and embrace a holistic lifestyle — balancing the Body, Mind & Soul.
🌸 Additional Reiki Healing Courses
📅 Dates: Conducted during free time in your Yoga Teacher Training Course at Himalayan Yoga Association.
💫 Note: These Reiki Healing sessions help you harmonize energy and achieve holistic balance of the Body, Mind & Soul.
What is included in Yoga Course Fee ?
✔ Chosen accommodation with 24h hot water availability
✔ Complementary one-day before check in (check in should be between 10 AM to 4 PM one day before the course starts)
✔ Complementary pick-up from Dehradun airport
✔ 3 vegetarian / vegan meals a day. (excluding lunch & dinner on Sundays)
✔ Mentioned classes
✔ Course Materials
(1 school bag / 1 school t-shirt / 1 Yin Yoga Teacher Training manual / 1 notebook / 1 pen)
✔ All the other materials for all activities are available at the school
(to be used in the classes only, not to be taken away)
✔ 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance certified)
✔ 10% discount at Himalayan Yoga Spa & Himalayan Yoga Cafe for the duration of the course
✔ Free high-speed WiFi throughout the school campus.
✔ 1 one-hour Ayurvedic massage treatment.
✔ Unlimited filtered hot & cold drinking water.
✔ Swimming pool access.
Sample Certificate for 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India
Yoga Alliance USA certified 200 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training certificate will be issued to the graduates of the program. This certification is a great addition to your teaching qualifications and lets you teach Yin Yoga classes all over the world and help people on their yoga paths.
Our Accommodation
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Our Rishikesh Campus
Yin Yoga Teacher Training Hall
DINING AT HIMALAYAN YOGA ASSOCIATION
At the Himalayan Yoga Association, we hold our food to the highest standards — not only in taste and nourishment but also in cleanliness, hygiene, and purity. Every step, from sourcing ingredients to serving at your table, is carried out with great care, love, and discipline.
Our kitchen is spotless and meticulously maintained. Ingredients are washed with purified water, and our staff are trained to ensure a safe, hygienic, and sacred environment. For us, this is not just a standard, it’s a spiritual practice.
Because to us, cleanliness is part of yoga — a clean kitchen is a clean heart, and a clean plate is a step toward inner peace.
The Founder & Teachers of Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course
Yogi Himanshu Joshi (The Founder)
The founder of Himalayan Yoga Association as well as Bali Yoga School, is an inspiring and compassionate guru who has devoted his life to the practice and dissemination of yoga and other natural forms of healing. Yogi Himanshu, who practices classical yoga and who knows the methods of practicing modern yoga, built the system, which follows the traditional approach but meets the modern standards. He makes his students live meaningful harmonious purposeful integrated spirit, body and mind integrated lives.
Yogi Himanshu’s style of yoga has the spiritual part of yoga in mind as he does it. Apart from the body postures he also emphasizes on meditation, pranayama and awareness. His compassionate leadership helps students in their personal development process, teaches them how to become free from the mental prisons they have created for themselves and reconnect with their soul.
Yogi Himanshu is strict and always motivates his students that one must continue to learn, he teaches as per Vedic method as well as scientific method. This dynamic combination helps students to be ready to use effective tools to build a proper attitude towards life. He continues to inspire millions of people doing yoga for overall body health across the world.
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Read Terms & Conditions Before Joining The 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
All classes are mandatory only in case of an emergency or illness one can take leave with respected teacher permission. Uninformed leaves won’t be accepted and this will leave bad impression on student monthly performance.
Prerequisites – A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures and asana classes. Meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, drugs and nudity are prohibited during the course as they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the school rules may be dismissed from the course.
Discipline Rules for Students – Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the school. If you are having a fast any day, you have to inform kitchen manager for avoiding food waste. Always make discipline, respect teachers and follow all rules. Always be in the time, you are late means will not be permitted to join class. Clear your books of account before departure from Himalayan Yoga Association. Before departure return your books, maps or any goods which you borrowed. Himalayan Yoga Association provides accommodation for a student who join the yoga course. So any friends or relatives will not be included in accommodation however they can stay in school by renting another room. Student have to be present in all scheduled program of Himalayan Yoga Association.
Once you made the booking amount deposit towards course fees kindly send us your payment receipt so that we can forward you an official booking confirmation letter. The remaining balance of the course fees will be charged on you arrival at School.
Refund Policy – Advance booking deposit is non refundable. We accept date rescheduling If you cancel the course after joining. We accept the cancellation but the course fees will not be refunded with the cancellation.