50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh
50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India – Discover Yoga with our first part of the 100 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh.
Join us at Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh, where we blend ancient yoga knowledge with modern practice to guide you through 50 hours of life-changing yoga teacher training. We made this training for yoga students who want to grow their practice but can’t commit to full teacher training. We teach both traditional and current yoga methods to let you either improve your personal practice or begin your journey towards becoming a yoga teacher.
This course helps you discover yoga beyond basic physical poses and movements. The peaceful foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh create an environment that helps you develop a stronger bond with your yoga practice. Our school matches yoga teachers with students who want to learn both traditional yoga and how to apply it in today’s world.
Our 50 hour yoga teacher training course is special because it combines traditional yoga techniques with modern life solutions to help people stay connected to their yoga roots. With our shorter program, we’ve combined the most important parts of yoga into a quick yet impactful learning experience to fit into your busy life. The way we teach combines classic yoga methods with what today’s students need.
You’ll find friends who love yoga and want to grow together on this path. Our school’s peaceful Rishikesh location and small group classes help you change and grow in a comfortable way. This course will help you grow your practice, prepare you to teach yoga, or give you a peaceful break from your normal life. You can take our Reiki / Sound Healing Courses with a little extra cost, you can complete all the selected courses during your 50 hour yoga teacher training course as we arrange during your free time during the day! Check the pricing below this page.
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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.
50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh - Course Syllabus
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
- What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga / Its History
- Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Opening Sequence
- Samasthitiḥ
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
Standing Sequence Asanas
- Pādaṅguṣṭhāsana
- Pādahastāsana
- Utthita Trikoṇāsana
- Parivṛtta Trikoṇāsana
- Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana
- Parivṛtta Pārśvakoṇāsana
- Prasārita Pādottānāsana A
- Prasārita Pādottānāsana B
- Prasārita Pādottānāsana C
- Prasārita Pādottānāsana D
- Use of Yoga Props
Hatha Yoga / Alignment & Adjustment / Teaching Methodology Topics
- Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
- Ancient Scriptures of Hatha Yoga
- Aim and Objectives of Hatha Yoga
- Surya Namaskar
- (Pranamasana)
- (Hasta Uttanasana)
- (Padahastasana)
- (Ashwa Sanchalanasana)
- (Dandasana)
- (Ashtanga Namaskar)
- (Bhujangasana)
- Chandra Namaskar
- (Ardha Chandrasana)
- Shashankasana
- Supta Vajrasana
- Shashank Bhujangasana
- Marjari-asana & Bitilasana
- Vyaghrasana
- Anahatasana
- Urdhva Mukha Pasasana
- Ardha Ushtrasana
- Ushtrasana
- Naman Pranamasana
- Virabhadrasana
- Virabhadrasana 1
- Virabhadrasana 2
- Virabhadrasana 3
- Virabhadrasana 4
- Baddha Virabhadrasana
Meditation
- What is meditation and what is not
- History of meditation
- 3 Best postures for meditation
- (Quarter lotus / Half lotus / Full lotus)
- Om meditation
- Shiva mantra aeditation (Om Namah Shivaya)
- Breath awareness (Anapana)
- Chakra meditation
Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
- What is Yoga? Meaning of Yoga & Goal
- Three kinds of pain (three-fold misery)
- History of Yoga
- Classical & Modern Yoga
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras (classical text of Yoga)
- An overview of all chapters on Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
- What is pranayama / Its benefits
- 3 best postures for pranayama
- (Quarter lotus / Half lotus / Full lotus)
- Clavicular Pranayama
- Thoracic Pranayama
- Diaphragmatic Pranayama
- Yogic Pranayama
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
- Kapalbhati Pranayama
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to body
- Body planes, directional terms
- Human cells, tissues, organs
- Human skeletal system
- Types of joints
- Body movements
Our Teachers
Daily Schedule for 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh India
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 6:00 – 7:00 am | Meditation |
| 7:00 – 8:00 am | Pranayama & Shatkarma |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Hatha Vinyasa Yoga |
| 9:30 am | Breakfast |
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Sound / Reiki Healing Class (only applicable for YTT + Sound / Reiki Healing Course participants) |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Yoga Philosophy |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Yoga Anatomy & Physiology |
| 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
| 5:00 pm | Tea Break |
| 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Teaching Methodology / Alignments & Adjustments |
| 7:30 pm | Dinner |
| 10:00 pm | Gate Close |
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.
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50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Dates
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 ?
✔ 7 Nights Accommodation (Includes one-day early check-in)
✔ Complimentary One-Day Before Check-In
(Check-in between 10 AM to 4 PM, one day before the course starts)
✔ 3 Vegetarian / Vegan Meals a Day. (Excluding Lunch & Dinner on Sundays)
✔ 1 Complimentary Ayurvedic Full-Body Massage
✔ Certificate Upon Successful Completion
✔ Comprehensive Course Manual
✔ Course Materials (Notebook, Pen, Neti Pot, Rubber Neti, Eye Cups)
✔ Yoga Mats & Props (Provided for use during the course, not to be taken away)
✔ Weekend Excursions (Waterfalls, Temples, Mountains & More)
✔ Weekday Events (Traditional Mountain-Style Dinner, Movie Night, Special Classes & More)
✔ Complimentary Pick-Up from Dehradun Airport
✔ 10% Discount at Himalayan Yoga Spa & Himalayan Yoga Cafe (Valid for the duration of
the course)
✔ Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ School T-Shirt & Bag
What is not included in Yoga Course Fee ?
✔ Any Personal Expenses
✔ Any Medical Expenses
✔ Extra Classes
Sample Certificate for 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India
Our Accommodation
Private Accommodation
2-People Accommodation
3-People Accommodation
4-People Accommodation
Our Rishikesh Campus
Himalayan Yoga Ashram - Yoga 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. From the moment ingredients enter our kitchen to the time they’re served at your table, every step is carried out with great care, love, and strict hygiene protocols.
Our kitchen is spotless and meticulously maintained, following international standards of cleanliness. All surfaces are sanitized regularly, ingredients are washed with purified water, and our staff are trained to ensure a safe, hygienic, and sacred environment. We believe that a clean kitchen is the foundation for clean energy in the food — and for us, this is not just a standard, it’s a spiritual practice.
We also take great care in food storage, preparation, and serving, ensuring that everything you eat is not only sattvic and nourishing but also prepared under strict hygiene supervision. Our meals are cooked fresh daily by our dedicated kitchen team, who wear clean uniforms, use gloves where required, and work with mindfulness and discipline.
Because to us, cleanliness is not just a standard — it’s part of the yoga. A clean kitchen is a clean heart. And a clean plate is a step toward inner peace.
High Demanded Yoga & Healing Courses in Himalayan Yoga Association
Read Terms & Conditions - 50 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh India
To all the participants of 50 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India – 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.