500 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh
Welcome to our 500 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, where ancient wisdom meets modern healing. This complete program brings together our 200-hour foundation course and 300-hour advanced training, giving you everything you need to become a confident Yin Yoga teacher. Whether you want to deepen your own practice or share this beautiful art with others, this training will guide you every step of the way.
Rishikesh is the perfect place for your yoga journey. Sitting peacefully in the Himalayan foothills beside the holy Ganges River, this city has been home to yoga practitioners for thousands of years. At Himalayan Yoga Association, we respect these ancient traditions while teaching you practical skills for today's world. Our experienced teachers truly understand Yin Yoga and are here to share their knowledge with care and dedication. This 500-hour training is much more than learning poses. You will learn how energy circulates in the body, learn about meridian lines in Chinese medicine and understand why Yin Yoga is such a successful complement to other types of yoga. Through this soft but effective practice, you will develop the patience and awareness to yourself and others that will help steer you and others.
At the completion of this course, you will not only have a certificate, but you will also have profound insight into stillness, letting go and the rest as a curing factor. What you are getting is an opportunity to back up, observe the inside, and feel the real magic of Yin Yoga. Come with us to Rishikesh and have this experience change you.
Why You Should Join Our 500 Hour Yin YTT (200 and 300h Combined)
There are certain benefits to completing your entire 500-hour Yin Yoga training with us. By doing the two levels together, you naturally progress in your learning one stage after another. You do not lose what you were taught somewhere in between. It all flows, and the teachings are more deeply ingrained in the body and mind. The information gained during the course of 200 hours is immediately extended during the course of 300 hours rendering your education complete and interconnected.
We do not leave anything out - our program includes not only the fundamental knowledge of the body and the fundamentals of Yin Yoga but also teaching how to work with injuries or who can be helpful with trauma, heightening Yin Yoga as a treatment. You will know how to teach any type of student with the level of safety and efficiency. Your own practice has the chance to develop on its own as well, due to the increased length of time of training. Yin Yoga is not something that can be learned quickly - before you can teach it to others you have to experience it on your own.
We maintain small groups at Himalayan Yoga Association in order to have personal attention of our senior teachers. You're not lost in a crowd here. You get to join a small community where all people are in support of the other. You receive direct feedback regarding your teaching by our teachers to discover your own voice and style of teaching. The ashram life provides the correct environment in which the actual change can occur.
In addition, 500 hours will make you a serious, well-trained teacher. Most yoga studios have a particular focus on teachers who have been trained on an advanced level. This certification not only opens the door to your teaching career, but also brings your personal practice to the levels you could never possibly imagine. It is investing in the present and in the future by doing this entire training.
Why Yin Yoga Is Needed in This Modern World
The modern world is very fast - perhaps excessively fast. Most of us are constantly on the move, are before the screen and have loads of work to complete every minute. We are sending emails before we even spring out of bed, reading through the social media as we take food and attendance to work-related messages deep into the night. Our minds never really stop. This go-go-go lifestyle has kept us highly stressed and our body highly tense. This causes burnout, anxiety, sleeplessness and lack of touch with ourselves, in the long term.
Yin Yoga will bring a difference, a way to balance all this running about. Other types of yoga would be equal to the already excessive amount of active energy that we possess, but Yin Yoga teaches us to be. When we remain in mild poses over a few minutes, we condition our nervous system to calm down and have a rest. This is not simply a matter of being relaxed during the classroom session but it literally reconditions your body to a better way of managing stress in everyday life.
The physical issues of modern life are also treated with the help of Yin Yoga. Sedentary posture, phone-gazing, trudging about all day long tightens the joints and stiffens the body, the hips and the back in particular. These cramped spaces are stretched long, and softly by the long curves of Yin, until the tension is relaxed, and the movement of nature restored. Practice is also the cultivation of patience, acceptance and sitting with uncomfortable feelings without fleeing, which we are losing in our fast world.
Most importantly, Yin Yoga reminds us to go back to ourselves. Only in such positions, we have an opportunity to listen to ourselves and feel our emotions. This builds emotional strength and self awareness. The voices of slowing down which Yin Yoga provides due to the ever-worsening and more active living get the chance of being healthy, balanced and understanding what matters.
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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.
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IYO® – International Yoga Organisation
Recognized in 195 countries, IYO® accredits Himalayan Yoga Association as an official affiliate body supporting authentic and traditional yoga training.
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IYS® – International Yoga School Certification
Himalayan Yoga Association is a registered IYS® International Yoga School, maintaining high teaching standards and global credibility.
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Yoga Alliance USA Certification
Graduates from our school can teach worldwide with RYT200 & RYT300 credentials under Yoga Alliance USA.
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All our yoga courses hold international approval, blending ancient yogic wisdom with modern professional training.
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1st Month - 200 Hours Yin Yoga Teacher Training 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
2nd Month - 300 Hours Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus
Yin Pranayama & Shatkarma
- Introduction to Pranayama & Shatkarma
- Anatomy & Physiology for Breathwork
- Basic Pranayama Techniques
- Introduction to Shatkarma
- Practice Integration
- Pranayama Theory Deep Dive
- Self-Practice & Teaching Methodology
- Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath)
- Bhastrika (Bellows Breath)
- Anulom Vilom / Nadi Shodhana
- Sheetali & Sheetkari
- Shatkarma Techniques
- Teaching Methodology – Intermediate Pranayama
- Self-Practice & Assessment
- Advanced Pranayama Techniques
- Advanced Shatkarma
- Integrating Pranayama with Yin Yoga
- Therapeutic Applications
- Meditation & Breath Awareness
- Teaching Methodology – Advanced
- Personal Practice & Self-Reflection
- Peer Teaching Practice
- Integration into Yin Yoga Teacher Training
- Final Assessment & Graduation
Yin Meditation
- Introduction to Meditation
- Philosophy of Meditation
- Understanding the Mind
- Obstacles in Meditation
- Preparation for Meditation
- Breath Awareness (Anapanasati)
- Pranayama & Meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Body Scan Meditation
- Mantra Meditation
- Chakra Meditation
- Energy Awareness Meditation
- Visualization Meditation
- Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation
- Emotional Awareness & Meditation
- Silence (Mauna) Practice
- Concentration (Dharana) Techniques
- Meditation & Nervous System
- Trauma-Sensitive Meditation
- Meditation for Healing
- Teaching Meditation
- Meditation Sequencing for Yin Yoga
- Personal Meditation Practice
- Integration & Assessment
Yin Yoga Practice
- Orientation & Foundations of Yin Yoga
- Yin Yoga Philosophy
- Functional Anatomy Basics
- Fascia & Connective Tissue
- Meridians & Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Five Element Theory
- Hip Anatomy & Yin Yoga
- Spine & Yin Yoga
- Knees, Ankles & Lower Body Care
- Upper Body & Shoulder Yin
- Yin Yoga & Nervous System
- Yin & Mindfulness Meditation
- Pranayama for Yin Yoga
- Advanced Yin Postures
- Sequencing Principles
- The Art of Holding Space
- Adjustments & Assisting
- Yin Yoga for Specific Conditions
- Yin Yoga & Chakras
- Yin Yoga & Sound / Energy Awareness
- Teaching Methodology
- Teaching Practicum I
- Teaching Practicum II
- Integration & Graduation
Yin Teaching Methodology, Alignments & Adjustments Syllabus
- Introduction to Yin Yoga Teaching
- Functional Approach vs Aesthetic Alignment
- Human Anatomy for Yin Yoga
- Skeletal Variations and Body Types
- The Three Principles of Yin Yoga
- Teaching Presence & Observation Skills
- Hip-Focused Yin Postures
- Spine-Focused Yin Postures
- Shoulder & Upper Body Yin Postures
- Knee, Ankle & Lower Limb Safety
- Use of Props in Yin Yoga
- Contraindications & Injury Awareness
- Principles of Yin Yoga Adjustments
- Hands-On Adjustments – Lower Body
- Hands-On Adjustments – Spine
- Hands-On Adjustments – Upper Body
- Energetic Adjustments & Subtle Touch
- Yin Yoga as a Therapeutic Practice
- Yin Yoga Sequencing Principles
- Yin Yoga Class Design
- Voice, Language & Teaching Cues
- Teaching Practicum – Peer Teaching
- Teaching Practicum – Advanced Practice
- Assessment, Integration & Graduation
Yin Yoga Philosophy
- Orientation & Foundations
- Origins of Yin Yoga
- Yogic Philosophy & Yin Practice
- Eight Limbs of Yoga (Yin Perspective)
- Mindfulness & Awareness
- Anatomy for Yin Yoga (Foundations)
- Connective Tissues & Fascia
- Yin Yoga & Nervous System
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Meridians & Yin Yoga
- Five Elements & Emotions
- Chakras & Subtle Body
- Pranayama for Yin Yoga
- Meditation & Inner Inquiry
- Yin Yoga Postures (Upper Body)
- Yin Yoga Postures (Lower Body)
- Sequencing Principles
- Therapeutic Yin Yoga
- Yin Yoga & Trauma Awareness
- Teaching Methodology
- Philosophy of Stillness & Non-Attachment
- Self-Inquiry & Personal Practice
- Teaching Practicum
- Integration & Completion
Yin Yoga Anatomy
- Orientation & Foundations of Yin Yoga
- Yin Yoga Philosophy & Energy Concept
- Skeletal Variation & Functional Anatomy
- Fascia Anatomy & Myofascial System
- Joint Health & Ligament Safety
- Spine Anatomy & Yin Applications
- Pelvis, Hips & Sacrum
- Knees, Ankles & Lower Body Anatomy
- Shoulders, Arms & Upper Body Anatomy
- Nervous System & Yin Yoga
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Meridian Theory & Energy Pathways
- Five Element Theory in Yin Yoga
- Yin Yoga for Emotional Release
- Breath, Pranayama & Meditation in Yin
- Props, Assists & Adjustments
- Sequencing Principles for Yin Yoga
- Therapeutic Yin Yoga Applications
- Teaching Methodology & Voice Training
- Advanced Yin Variations & Modifications
- Student Teaching Practicum I
- Student Teaching Practicum II
- Written & Practical Assessment
- Integration, Graduation & Closing
Yin, Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy
- Introduction & Course Orientation
- Anatomy for Yin Yoga
- Breath, Stillness & Nervous System
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Meridians & Energy Channels
- Five Elements Theory
- Organ Pairs & Emotional Health
- Meridian Sequencing & Teaching Skills
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Prakriti & Vikriti
- Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology
- Ayurvedic Daily & Seasonal Routines
- Ayurveda & Yin Yoga Integration
- Introduction to Yoga Therapy
- Musculoskeletal Therapy
- Digestive & Metabolic Disorders
- Respiratory & Nervous System Disorders
- Hormonal & Emotional Balance
- Advanced Yin Postures & Variations
- Props, Assists & Hands-On Therapy
- Meditation, Mantra & Sound
- Class Design & Case Studies
- Teaching Practicum
- Final Assessment & Closing
Yang Yoga Asanas
- Foundation & Assessment
- Standing Strength Series I
- Standing Strength Series II
- Hip Opening (Active Approach)
- Forward Bending Practice
- Backbending Foundations
- Core Strength & Stability
- Arm Balance Preparation
- Arm Balances & Transitions
- Inversions Foundations
- Headstand Practice
- Handstand Practice
- Twisting Series
- Backbending Advanced
- Advanced Vinyasa Flow
- Balance & Stability
- Power Yoga Practice
- Ashtanga-Based Yang Practice
- Functional Strength Yoga
- Creative Yang Sequencing
- Therapeutic Strength Practice
- Advanced Inversions & Transitions
- Full Yang Yoga Practice
- Integration & Mastery
Daily Schedule for 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
| Time | Schedule |
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| 7:00 – 8:00 am | Meditation & Pranayama & Shatkarma |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Yin Yoga Practice |
| 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 | Yin Theory & Anatomy |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Teaching Methodology / Alignments & Adjustments |
| 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Yang Yoga Practice |
| 5:00 pm | Tea Break |
| 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Yin Yoga Philosophy |
| 7:30 pm | Dinner |
| 10:00 pm | Gate Close |
Daily Schedule for 300 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
| Time | Schedule |
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| 6:00 – 7:00 am | Meditation |
| 7:00 – 8:00 am | Yin Pranayama & Shatkarma |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Yin Yoga Practice |
| 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 | Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Yin Theory & Anatomy |
| 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Yoga Philosophy |
| 4:30 pm | Tea Break |
| 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Yang Yoga Practice |
| 6:30 – 7:30 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.
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.
Yin YTT Teachers
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.
500 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)
✔ 500 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 500 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India
Yoga Alliance USA certified 500 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.
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Our Rishikesh Campus
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.
High Demanded Yoga & Healing Courses in Himalayan Yoga Association
Read Terms & Conditions Before Joining The 500 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.