500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Eight weeks of deep, regular practice combining our 200-Hour and 300-Hour courses into one uninterrupted Himalayan journey — become a complete, internationally certified Yoga Master under Acharya Siddhant.
What Is the 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course?
Siddhant School of Yoga presents a 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, approved by Yoga Alliance USA. It combines our 200-Hour and 300-Hour courses into one long, uninterrupted program — because regular practice over a longer period creates a real daily yoga habit, and that habit brings growth in practical, professional and spiritual life alike.
Students can also complete the 200-Hour and 300-Hour courses separately, but the 500-Hour path is recommended: long, continuous practice builds good habits and prepares you to present yourself as a confident, capable teacher. Over about eight weeks, you move through Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, pranayama, bandha, mudra, shatkarma, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, meditation, mantra chanting, Yoga Nidra, basic Ayurveda and basic naturopathy — the complete foundation-to-mastery curriculum in one sitting.
Yoga, at its heart, is about redesigning the subconscious mind, which controls roughly 95% of our daily life — a well-trained subconscious mind becomes a faithful friend for the rest of your journey. On successful completion, graduates receive a Yoga Alliance USA Registered RYT 500 certificate, the highest widely recognized yoga teacher credential, along with a personalized 100-day post-graduation practice schedule and ongoing mentorship from Acharya Siddhant.
“The 500 Hour Yoga TTC helps you rearrange and redesign your subconscious mind to achieve anything and everything in your life.”
— Siddhant Ji
500-Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh — Quick Facts
“Becoming a Yoga Master in Rishikesh”
A Message From Acharya Siddhant
“The 500 Hour Yoga TTC helps you rearrange and redesign your subconscious mind to achieve anything and everything in your life.”
I personally teach the 500-hour journey at Siddhant School of Yoga, because eight uninterrupted weeks give us the time to go far beyond technique — to actually redesign the subconscious patterns that shape how you live, practice and teach.
— Acharya Siddhant, Founder & Spiritual Director
What the 500-Hour Curriculum Covers
One continuous curriculum, in two parts — the complete 200-hour foundation followed directly by the 300-hour advanced training.
Part 1 — 200-Hour Foundation
Beginner postures: Prarambhik Sthiti, Padanguli Naman, Goolf Naman, Goolf Chakra, Goolf Ghooran, Janu Naman, Janu Chakra, Mustika Bandhana, Manibandha Naman, Manibandha Chakra, Kehuni Naman, Kehuni Chakra, Skandha Chakra, Greeva Sanchalana, Rajju Karshan Asana, Chakki Chalanasana, Nauka Sanchalanasana, Kauva Chalasana, Marjari Asana, Ardha Titali Asana, Poorna Titali Asana, Shroni Chakra, Butterfly Pose, Namaskarasana, Vayu Nishkasana, Supta Vajrasana.
Intermediate postures: Kashtha Takshan Asana, Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana, Vyaghrasana, Surya Namaskara, Moon Salutation, Sun Salutation variations, Paschimottanasana, Janu Sirsasana, Ushtrasana, Sarpasana, Dhanurasana, Setu Bandhasana, Supta Udarkarshanasana, Shava Udarkarshanasana, Tiryak Bhujangasana, Udarkarshanasana, Trikonasana, Naukasana, Navasana, Salabhasana.
Advanced postures: Hanumanasana, Kurmasana, Chakrasana, Garudasana, Bakasana, Sirsasana, Vrischikasana, Mayurasana, Padotthanasana, Padachakrasana, Pada Sanchalanasana.
Meditative & seated postures: Vajrasana, Sukhasana, Ardha Padmasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana.
Foundation: Surya Namaskar A & B, understanding vinyasa (the movement-breathing system), joint mechanics and modifications.
Standing postures: Padangusthasana, Padahastasana, Trikonasana, Parivrittatrikonasana, Parsvottonasana, Virabhadrasana I & II, Utthitaparsvakonasana, Parivrittaparsvakonasana, Prasaritapadottanasana, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, Ardhabaddha Padma Uttanasana, Utkatasana.
Seated series: Dandasana, Janu Sirsasana, Ardhabaddha Padma Paschimottanasana, Triangamukaikapada Paschimottanasana, Paschimottanasana, Purvottasana, Marichyasana, Paripurnanavasana, Bhujapidasana, Adhomukhavrksasana, Kurmasana, Kukkutasana, Garbhapindasana, Baddhakonasana, Upavistakonasana, Suptakonasana, Suptapadangustasana, Ubhayapadangustasana, Urdvhamukhapaschimottanasana, Setubandhasana, Urdvhadhanurasana, Suptakurmasana.
Finishing postures: Salamba Sarvangasana, Halasana, Karnapidasana, Urdvhapadmasana, Pindasana in Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Uttanapadasana, Padmasana, Tolasana, Savasana.
- Importance of proper alignment and adjustment
- Definition and principles of alignment
- Hands-on adjustment techniques
- Safety and modification protocols
Foundational concepts: The five Koshas (sheaths), the seven Chakras, Nadis (energy channels), definition and aspects of Pranayama, its importance and sequencing, and preparation techniques.
- Yogic inhalation (Abdominal, Thoracic)
- Inner and outer retention
- Udgeeth Pranayama
- Kapalbhati
- Surya Bhedi Pranayama
- Chandra Bhedi Pranayama
- Alternate breathing (Nadi-Shodhana)
- Bhastrika
- Bhramari Pranayama
- Ujjayi Pranayama
- Sheetali Pranayama
- Sheetkari Pranayama
- Rules, regulations & precautions
- Teaching methodology for Pranayama
- Definition and importance of Bandha
- Mula Bandha (root lock)
- Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock)
- Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)
- Maha Bandha (great lock)
- Definition and implementation
- Jnana Mudra
- Chin Mudra
- Bhairav Mudra
- Bhairavi Mudra
- Nashikagra Mudra
- Ashwani Mudra
- Introduction to yogic purification practices
- Importance and benefits
- Jal Neti (nasal cleansing)
- Kapalbhati (skull shining)
- Trataka (concentrated gazing)
- Kunjal Kriya (stomach cleansing)
- Sutra Neti / Rubber Neti (thread cleansing)
- Understanding relaxation
- Muscular relaxation methods
- Deep breathing relaxation
- Tense-relax progression
- Partial body relaxation
- Full-body relaxation
- Mental relaxation practices
Theory: Definition of meditation, understanding meditation as a path, preparation and practice methods, and practical meditation aspects.
- OM meditation
- Active meditation
- Candle Tratak meditation
- Mirror Tratak meditation
- Anapana meditation (breath awareness)
- Vipassana meditation (insight)
- Inactive meditation
- Dance meditation
- Five senses meditation
- Spine awareness meditation
- Spinal breathing meditation
- Chakra meditation
- Chakra balancing meditation
- Mudra meditation
- Teaching methodology for meditation
- Definition and importance
- Body awareness practices
- Finding sensation
- Identifying blind spots
- Yoga Nidra practice techniques
- Importance of gratitude
- Definition and philosophy
- Practical gratitude cultivation methods
Concepts: Definition of Mantra, definition of Mantra chanting, its importance and benefits, types of mantras, and proper pronunciation.
Mantras taught: Ganesh Mantra, Guru Mantra, Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Universal Prayer Mantra, Shanti (Peace) Mantra.
Skeletal system: Joint movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction), joint stabilization and mechanics in yoga practice, bone system and types, types of joints, effect of asana on the skeletal system.
Muscular system: Major muscle groups, muscle function and movement, and muscle strengthening through asana.
- Digestive system and yoga
- Respiratory system mechanics
- Nervous system and its connection to pranayama & meditation
Fundamentals: Definition of philosophy, understanding problems and growth, the Panch Kosha (five sheaths) theory, kosha balancing, the nature of mind, and an introduction to Indian philosophy.
Ashtanga Yoga — the Eight Limbs:
- Yama (ethical restraints)
- Niyama (observances)
- Asana (postures)
- Pranayama (breath control)
- Pratyahara (sense withdrawal)
- Dharana (concentration)
- Dhyana (meditation)
- Samadhi (liberation)
Includes the history of yoga traditions, different types of yoga, Raja Yoga, and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
- Yoga and ethical teaching principles
- Yoga Alliance relationship and standards
- Personal, professional & spiritual growth connection
- Ethics of practice
- Ethics of teaching
- Professional development definition
- Yoga and career advancement
- The RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) pathway
- Yoga business and commercialization
- Continuing education options
- Marketing & promotion strategies
Fundamentals: Ayurveda's definition and principles, the yoga–Ayurveda relationship, and Ayurveda in practical life.
The three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha characteristics, body types & constitution, definitions of disease and health, and an introduction to basic herbs.
- Class sequencing & pacing
- Environment creation
- Cueing & instruction
- Class management & preparation
- Positive, conscious communication
- Voice tone and modulation
- Demonstration techniques (passive & active)
- Offering and using props
- Individual student observation
- Hands-on adjustments
- Practicum definition and importance
- Teaching practice protocols
- Supervised student-teaching sessions
- Feedback from master teachers
- Development of teaching confidence
- Yoga Alliance registration process
- RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) pathway
- E-RYT advanced registration
- RYS (Registered Yoga School) standards
- Certificate requirements and procedures
Part 2 — 300-Hour Advanced
- Arm balances (Bakasana, Astavakrasana and beyond)
- Deep backbends and safe backbend progressions
- Inversions (Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, Vrischikasana)
- Safe, confident hands-on adjustment techniques
- Modification and injury-prevention protocols
Advanced breathwork: Kumbhaka (breath retention), advanced Bandhas and Mudras, and traditional techniques used to awaken and channel Kundalini energy safely.
Practice: Daily supervised Kundalini and chakra-focused sessions building on the pranayama foundation from Part 1.
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — deeper study
- Bhagavad Gita — yogic teachings
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Gheranda Samhita
- Injury prevention in advanced postures
- Joint mechanics under load
- Subtle and energetic anatomy (Nadis, Chakras)
- Applied biomechanics for teaching advanced students
- Advanced class sequencing
- Running workshops and retreats
- Setting up and managing a yoga business or centre
- Marketing and student communication
Fundamentals: The three Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), the seven bodily tissues (Dhatus), and an introduction to nature-cure principles.
Applied: Sattvic diet planning and everyday Ayurvedic practices to support a teacher's own health and long-term practice.
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- Waterfall treks in the hills above Rishikesh
- Guided visits to historic temples
Who Should Join the 500-Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh
Dedicated Beginners
Ready to commit two months to daily practice. You need no prior experience — the first four weeks build the complete 200-hour foundation before advanced work begins.
Intermediate & Advanced Practitioners
Who want the full 200 + 300 hour path without a gap between them, moving straight from foundation into advanced alignment, kundalini pranayama and scripture study.
Anyone Seeking One Uninterrupted Journey
Rather than splitting your training across two separate trips to India, complete it in a single, continuous eight-week immersion — and save on travel in the process.
Why Siddhant School of Yoga Is the Right Choice for Your 500-Hour YTTC?
Best Platform for Basic-to-Advanced Practitioners
Whether you're starting from zero or already teaching, the 500-hour path takes you from foundational asana all the way to advanced technique in one continuous journey.
Known for Intense, Result-Oriented Practice
Our schedule is built for real transformation, not a leisurely retreat — every day moves you measurably closer to mastery.
Yoga as the Art of Redesigning the Subconscious Mind
Acharya Siddhant teaches every technique through the lens of reshaping the subconscious — the part of the mind that quietly runs most of your life.
Unique Energy & Mind-Balancing Techniques
Our signature pranayama, bandha and meditation sequences raise energy and steady the mind in ways most standard trainings never touch.
A Practice Schedule & Support After the Course
Every graduate leaves with a personalized post-course practice schedule and 100 days of direct mentorship to keep growing.
Small Batches & Personal Attention
With just 10–15 students per batch, Acharya Siddhant and senior faculty can correct and guide you individually, every single day.
What You'll Specifically Gain From This Training
- Using Hatha yoga to work directly with mind, energy and the chakras
- More Nadi Shodhana and pranayama practice for kundalini awakening
- A personal pranayama sequence designed for your own self-practice
- Deeper knowledge of mudras and bandhas with individual, personal attention
- Designing your own meditation technique rather than following one blindly
- Understanding meditation as a happening, not something you force
- The art of relaxation and instant relaxation techniques
- Designing short Yoga Nidra practices to reshape the subconscious mind
- Mantra chanting for protection from negativity
Upcoming 500-Hour Batches
The USD 400 deposit is non-refundable and reserves your seat; the balance is payable on arrival. Fees include accommodation, three sattvic meals daily, study material and certification. Airfare not included.
| Upcoming Dates | Triple Sharing | Shared | Private | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct – 28 Nov 2026 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Filling Fast | Enroll Now |
| 03 Nov – 28 Dec 2026 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Filling Fast | Enroll Now |
| 03 Dec 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Seats Available | Enroll Now |
| 03 Jan – 28 Feb 2027 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Seats Available | Enroll Now |
| 03 Feb – 28 Mar 2027 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Seats Available | Enroll Now |
| 03 Mar – 28 Apr 2027 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Seats Available | Enroll Now |
| 03 Apr – 28 May 2027 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Seats Available | Enroll Now |
| 03 May – 28 Jun 2027 | USD 1,699 | USD 1,999 | USD 2,299 | Seats Available | Enroll Now |
Daily Schedule of the 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
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Class
Note: This is an overview sample of the daily schedule, and one day each week is kept free for rest and excursions. The schedule provided may vary according to the practice of the practitioner.
Eight weeks rooted in discipline, practice and stillness
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Excursions & Cultural Life
A real education never stops at the edge of the yoga hall. Across eight weeks in Rishikesh, weekend excursions and a handful of small rituals tie your training to the living culture all around you — for many students, these turn out to be the memories they hold onto longest.
01 · At DuskThe Evening Ganga Aarti
As dusk falls, walk down to the Ganges for the aarti — priests circle great brass lamps and the whole bank glows amber against the dark. Over eight weeks, this becomes a regular, grounding ritual.
02 · On Rest DaysWaterfall Treks
On free days, a short trek climbs to the waterfalls hidden in the hills above Rishikesh — cold water, green shade and the best kind of tired.
03 · Some MorningsYoga on the Ganges Ghat
Some sessions leave the yoga hall entirely — asana and meditation right on the riverbank, with the Ganges moving past as your soundtrack.
04 · In SilenceHimalayan Cave Meditation
A trip takes you to sacred caves in the foothills, where sages once sat in silence for centuries. Across an eight-week immersion, meditating there becomes a quiet touchstone you return to.
05 · Living HistoryHistoric Temples
Guided visits to the old temples of Rishikesh — riverside shrines and sacred sites where the tradition you study in class has been practiced without pause for centuries.
06 · Between Practice DaysNature Walks & Sacred Sites
Gentle walks into the hills and slow time by the sacred river — none of it compulsory, none of it rushed, plenty of it across eight full weeks.
What's Included, What's Not, and What To Bring
- About 56 days residential program
- Yoga Alliance USA RYT-500 completion certificate
- Triple sharing, shared or private accommodation
- Attached bathroom with hot water
- Three freshly prepared sattvic meals daily
- Herbal tea three times a day
- Filtered drinking water and free Wi-Fi
- Personal yoga mat, Jal Neti pot & Rubber Neti kit
- Rudraksha mala and yoga bag
- Printed study manual, notebooks and pens
- Weekend excursions
- Free Dehradun Airport pickup
- One complimentary Ayurvedic massage
- Full access to the yoga hall, props and library
- 100-day post-course support
Comfortable StaySattvic MealsExcursionsCertificationA Peaceful Sanctuary to Rest, Nourish & Grow
Your living environment is crucial to your yogic transformation. At Siddhant School of Yoga, we provide clean, serene accommodation, loving ashram staff, and freshly prepared Ayurvedic nourishment to keep your body vibrant and mind tranquil.
Three Sattvic Yogic Meals Daily
Freshly prepared organic Ayurvedic vegetarian cuisine designed to purify digestion and support vigorous daily practice.
Peaceful Private & Shared Rooms
Immaculately clean rooms with attached modern bathrooms, 24/7 hot water, comfortable mattresses, and mountain views.
Sunlit Rooftop & Yoga Shala
Dedicated wooden yoga hall equipped with mats, blocks, belts, and bolsters for quiet self-practice and group sadhana.
High-Speed Wi-Fi & Laundry Services
Reliable internet throughout the ashram, on-site laundry services, filtered drinking water, and round-the-clock assistance.
What Happens After the Course
Your journey doesn't end on the last day — we stay with you for 100 days and beyond.
RYT-500 Registration Guidance
Step-by-step assistance registering with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-500, the highest widely recognized yoga teacher credential.
Ongoing 100-Day Mentorship
Direct WhatsApp and email support for feedback and motivation for a full 100 days, plus lifetime academic guidance from Acharya Siddhant.
Global Alumni Community
An invitation to our worldwide alumni network of fellow yoga teachers, with collaboration and teaching-opportunity connections.
Fair Postponement & Refund Policy
Postpone your seat to any future batch within the year, or cancel — only the deposit is forfeited. Just notify us by email.
Learn Directly from Dedicated Yogis
Our faculty combines decades of traditional monastic training in the Himalayas with deep scientific knowledge in biomechanics, alignment, and subtle energetic anatomy.
Siddhant Ji
Spiritual Master & Founder
Manpreet
Meditation & Mantra Guru
Sandeep
Mantra Science & Alignment
Hemlata
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
Vishal
Hatha & Ashtanga Master
Varun
Ashtanga & Hatha Instructor
Kokil Nath
Asana & Philosophy Teacher
Chittaranjan
Pranayama & Kriyas Master
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What Happens After You Enquire
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500-Hour Yoga TTC — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It starts from the foundation (200-Hour) and moves to advanced practice (300-Hour), so dedicated beginners can join alongside more experienced practitioners.
Both give you the same certification. Doing it at once builds a stronger daily habit and saves on travel costs, since you complete the full journey in a single trip to Rishikesh.
The course runs continuously from the 200-hour foundation straight into the 300-hour advanced curriculum, with a weekly free day for rest and excursions.
Fly into Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun — about 35–45 minutes from our school, with free pickup included. You can also arrive by train to Haridwar or Rishikesh, both well connected to Rishikesh by road.
Yes. Foreign nationals should arrange an Indian e-Tourist Visa in advance, either online or through the nearest Indian embassy, before departure.
Comfortable yoga clothing, a reusable water bottle, personal toiletries, layers for cool mornings and evenings, copies of your passport and visa, and an open mind ready for eight weeks of steady practice.
Yes. The 500-Hour course is Yoga Alliance USA registered, and graduates receive an RYT-500 completion certificate — the highest widely recognized yoga teacher credential worldwide.
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