500-hour yoga teacher training ॐ” intensive study at Jeevmoksha Yoga Rishikesh

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul offers 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, accredited by Yoga Alliance. This certification supports eligibility to register as an RYT 500. If you teach after completing the course, you may progress toward E-RYT 500 when you meet Yoga Alliance’s teaching-hour requirements.

The 500-hour certificate recognises your successful completion of 500 hours of residential yoga teacher training with us.

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

When it comes to yoga, practice is central. Your practice shapes what you gain. Our 500-hour YTTC in Rishikesh gives you an extended immersion—more than seven weeks—to work deeply on body, breath, mind, and heart. Many students leave with stronger will, steadier mind, fuller breathing, and a more supple, resilient body.

Yoga points toward freedom: from inconsistency, draining habits, fixations, and self-limiting patterns. In this training we explore that freedom together while honouring the transition as part of the path. The programme is about renewal of body, mind, and lifestyle—an invitation to step in without postponing what calls you.

What Makes Jeevmoksha Yoga Different

We share what makes our school and tradition distinctive—without ego or boast. Jeevmoksha Yoga is not “just another” yoga school; it grows from a yogi’s calling to share this sacred art of wellbeing with humanity. Teachings and courses are crafted in a personalised way after years of contemplation, aiming to give you a real-time yoga experience.

Rishikesh is an ancient land of rishis and yogis who lived here seeking life’s deeper truths—and who wished to share what they realised with the world. The city has drawn sincere seekers for a very long time. For those who wish to go deep into the sacred tradition of yoga, Jeevmoksha is a meaningful place to study.

Beside the holy river Ganga, our school in Rishikesh sits away from chaotic, touristic crowds, in peace and calm. That setting offers a true getaway: a spiritual home that supports your growth on every level. Jeevmoksha is a family—you join a global companionship and community. The ashram ambience helps you feel held by the energy of Ganga and the Himalayas.

Best 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Rishikesh—the yoga capital of India. Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul sits on the banks of the Ganga, in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Gurukul is a home for yoga: a place to ground, focus time and energy on learning and practice, and absorb the curriculum in a charged, supportive atmosphere. India can feel intense at first; when you settle, many students feel held—and that spirit of care is part of how we host you.

Our teachers are strong in their fields, offering breadth across subjects. At Jeevmoksha you meet not only instructors but yogis who have spent years studying yoga as a living discipline.

Explore a wider field of knowledge and practical wisdom.

The 500-hour training is an intensive, immersive programme covering 200-hour and 300-hour level material so you complete the full 500-hour Yoga Alliance curriculum. You may complete it in one continuous period of about two months, or take 200 hours first and return for 300 hours to reach the 500-hour certification—depending on scheduling and prerequisites discussed at enrollment.

What Makes This Course Special?

ॐExtensive course curriculum
ॐTraditional yoga at the source
ॐWell-balanced curriculum including philosophy and practice of yoga
ॐDetailed study of yoga as a science of wellbeing
ॐAncient teachings presented in a contemporary format

Eligibility for the Course

The 500-hour course is for students who aspire to advanced teaching skills and a thorough grounding in the tradition. If you are serious about yoga as a profession, this path offers depth: roughly two months of concentrated training can equal a great deal of self-directed study spread over a longer informal period.

Our teachers work to help you absorb as much as possible and leave confident to teach professionally. The training emphasises asanas, alignment, adjustments, benefits, contraindications, sequencing for specific aims, and methodology—with added hours of practice and of teaching live classes.

The programme is recognised by Yoga Alliance USA, supporting your qualification to teach internationally.

Welcome to an experience of body, mind, and soul.

Why Jeevmoksha

Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul is a premier institute of yoga in Rishikesh. Set in the Himalayan foothills of the Shivalik range, Jeevmoksha is a serene study space where students can step away from modern pace and look deeply within. The surroundings are rich in nature and greenery—supporting the body with fresh air and prana for energy. Jeevmoksha works along traditional lines while paying equal attention to contemporary life. Classes blend physical, energetic, and mental techniques into a complete practice for the whole person. The Gurukul offers intensive yoga teacher training so students can shape their own self-practice and growth. Operating in an ashram environment with a dedicated YTTC space in Rishikesh, we share knowledge of ancient systems of self-healing and wellbeing. Yoga, Ayurveda, nature cure, and related approaches are woven into our programmes so more people can understand them and share them in their communities. That integrated approach makes Jeevmoksha a distinctive place to study yoga in India.

Accommodation & Meals

Shared or private accommodation is available at the Gurukul. Rooms are clean, ventilated, and Wi‑Fi is available across the property, with fresh water dispensers, laundry, and closets. Rooms are not air-conditioned.

Wi‑Fi access
Hot and cold running water
Attached toilet and bath in each room
CCTV
In-house manager
Well-equipped library

Annam Brahma — consciousness in food. Meals are sāttvic and vegetarian, with vegetables, lentils, grains, salads, rice, chapatis, sprouts, fruits, porridges, juices, and smoothies. We accommodate gluten-free and vegan preferences when you inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary needs.

⬆Please confirm the location and room type while making the reservation with us to avoid any disappointments later

Course & Curriculum

Asanas

Asanas are taught through a static Hatha approach and a dynamic Vinyasa approach. The following asanas are covered during the 500-hour YTTC, from foundational work through advanced variations.

ॐTadasana
ॐVrikshasana
ॐUtthita Parsvakonasana
ॐUtthita Trikonasana
ॐArdha Chandrasana
ॐParivrtta Parsvakonasana
ॐPrasarita Padottanasana
ॐParsvottanasana
ॐParivrtta Trikonasana
ॐVirabhadrasana I
ॐVirabhadrasana II
ॐGarudasana
ॐPadangusthasana and Pada Hastasana
ॐUtthita Hasta Padangusthasana
ॐJathara Parivartanasana
ॐNavasana
ॐUrdhva Prasarita Padasana
ॐPlank
ॐVasisthasana
ॐSalabhasana A & B
ॐBhujangasana
ॐUrdhva Mukha Svanasana
ॐDhanurasana
ॐUstrasana
ॐKapotasana
ॐUttana Pristhasana
ॐSetu Bandha Sarvangasana
ॐChakrasana
ॐMatsyasana
ॐUttana Padasana
ॐViparita Karani
ॐHalasana (variations / cycle)
ॐSalamba Sarvangasana (cycle)
ॐKarnapidasana
ॐSalamba Sirsasana (supported)
ॐArdha Matsyendrasana
ॐMarichyasana
ॐBalasana
ॐSupta Padangusthasana
ॐDandasana
ॐPaschimottanasana
ॐUpavistha Konasana
ॐBaddha Konasana
ॐTriang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana

ॐKrounchasana
ॐGomukhasana
ॐPadmasana
ॐSavasana
ॐShaithilyasana
ॐSiddhasana
ॐSwastikasana
ॐVajrasana
ॐUtthita Parsvakonasana (variations)
ॐUtthita Trikonasana (variations)
ॐParivrtta Parsvakonasana (full)
ॐParivrtta Trikonasana (full)
ॐVirabhadrasana III
ॐUtthita Hasta Padangusthasana (variations)
ॐParipurna Navasana
ॐVasisthasana (variations)
ॐSalabhasana III
ॐPurna Bhujangasana
ॐPurna Dhanurasana
ॐRajakapotasana
ॐPurna Chakrasana (variations)
ॐNiralamba Sarvangasana (unsupported)
ॐSirsasana (variations)
ॐPurna Matsyendrasana
ॐMarichyasana II & III
ॐPaschimottanasana (variations)
ॐPadmasana (full)
ॐNatarajasana
ॐVatayanasana
ॐBhadrasana
ॐBharadvajasana (I & II)
ॐParivrtta Janu Sirsasana
ॐKurmasana
ॐTittibhasana
ॐBakasana
ॐEka Pada Bakasana
ॐGarbha Pindasana
ॐLolasana
ॐVishvamitrasana
ॐVrschikasana
ॐAdho Vrksasana
ॐHanumanasana
ॐKandharasana

How far each posture matures depends on individual capacity and conditions. We teach the breadth of the list above, but the goal is safe, intelligent progress—not forcing every shape to a textbook endpoint in one cohort.

Pranayama

ॐYogic breathing
ॐSurya Bhedi
ॐUjjayi
ॐNadi Shodhana with antar kumbhaka (Level 1)
ॐBhastrika (advanced practice)
ॐBhramari (with kumbhaka)
ॐNadi Shodhana (with antar kumbhaka)
ॐSheetali, Sheetkari
ॐTribandha Pranayama
ॐPrana Dharana

Shatkarma (cleansing processes)

ॐNeti (nasal cleansing)
ॐKunjal Kriya (abdominal cleansing)
ॐTrataka (psychic purification)
ॐAgnisara Kriya
ॐKapalabhati
ॐDanda Dhauti
ॐShankha Prakshalana (master cleansing)

Bandha

ॐMula Bandha
ॐUddiyana Bandha
ॐJalandhara Bandha
ॐMaha Bandha

Mudra

ॐAshvini Mudra
ॐTadagi Mudra
ॐMaha Mudra
ॐMaha Vedha
ॐShambhavi Mudra

Meditation

ॐYoga Nidra
ॐAntar Mouna (inner silence)
ॐBreath-awareness meditation
ॐFull moon meditation
ॐChakra meditation
ॐKundalini meditation
ॐSoham meditation
ॐNada meditation

Yoga anatomy

Applied anatomy and physiology through a yogic lens:

ॐNervous system and yogic effects on brain and nerves
ॐSkeletal system and structural impacts of yoga practices
ॐMuscular system and yogic intervention in imbalances of posture and movement; reflexes and conscious muscle action; balancing flexion and extension
ॐDigestive system, diet, and gut health; how yoga supports restoration
ॐRespiratory system; breathing and mental wellbeing; yogic effects of breathing; breath–prana relationship
ॐCardiovascular system and heart care with yoga
ॐEndocrine system; stress, hormones, and how yoga can support balance

Yoga philosophy

Themes explored in depth across the programme:

ॐIntroduction, origin, and history of yoga
ॐPhilosophy of yoga: principles of purification, relaxation, and harmonisation
ॐPancha Koshas: the five sheaths of existence
ॐAnnamaya kosha and organs of action
ॐPranamaya kosha and pranic classification; shat chakra; nadis; Kundalini; granthis
ॐManomaya kosha and organs of sense
ॐVijnanamaya kosha and subconscious states; samskara and birth
ॐAnandamaya kosha and supraconsciousness; samadhi and pure awareness
ॐYoga as an evolutionary science
ॐConsciousness and yoga
ॐElements of the universe: evolution according to Samkhya
ॐRaja Yoga (yogic psychology): antahkarana
ॐChitta and its patterns (vrittis)
ॐGunas: prakasha, kriya, sthiti (characteristics of mind)
ॐPrakriti and Purusha (observer and observed)
ॐThree states of mind
ॐFive types of mind

ॐObstacles of yoga and how to remove them
ॐKleshas: seeds of suffering
ॐTypes of samadhi
ॐAshtanga Yoga: eight stages toward balance and realisation
ॐYama: social codes of conduct
ॐNiyama: moral codes of conduct
ॐAsana: posture
ॐPranayama: breath control
ॐPratyahara: sensory withdrawal and settling the mind
ॐDharana: stabilising and channelling attention
ॐDhyana: meditation
ॐSamadhi: attainment of ananda
ॐInnate nature of individuals and classification of yoga
ॐKarma yoga
ॐBhakti yoga
ॐJnana yoga
ॐRaja yoga

Ayurveda

ॐPrinciples of Ayurveda (dhatus and doshas)
ॐAyurvedic body types
ॐSwasthavritta (the circle of health)

Teaching methodology

ॐConstructive, effective skills for leading class and managing time
ॐQualities of a yoga teacher and ethical guidelines
ॐSuitable environment for yoga practice
ॐDemonstration, observation, assisting, correcting, and teaching style
ॐTeacher manuals: principles, methods, and advantages of methods
ॐStudents’ learning process and adaptation

Mantra yoga

The sacred science of inner transformation:

ॐMantra meaning
ॐSacred syllables
ॐChanting: why and how
ॐTypes of chants
ॐEffects of mantra on the brain
ॐTypes of mantras

Excursion With This Course

We introduce you to local culture through planned outings. Highlights typically include:

Ganga Aarti

Join the daily ritual at the banks of the Ganga—a powerful collective experience.

Sunrise in the Himalayas

Watch the sun rise behind the peaks—an unforgettable view and atmosphere.

Vashishtha Cave

Visit the cave associated with Rishi Vashishtha, central to Indian spiritual tradition.

River rafting

Seasonal white-water rafting when conditions allow.

Refund & Anti-Harassment Policy

Refund policy

The fee once paid is non-refundable. However, the amount may be adjusted to a future date within one year from enrollment if you cannot attend the course you registered for. You must inform the administration in advance; any transfer is solely at the discretion of Jeevmoksha after review of your reason for non-attendance.

Anti-harassment policy

Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul condemns harassment in any form. We maintain strict rules and policies for misconduct and take reports seriously.

Yoga Teacher Training Ethics

ॐA sattvic lifestyle is expected for the full course: no intoxicants; meals stay simple and yogic.
ॐAttend all sessions to support steady progress.
ॐFriends or relatives are not present during class hours unless they are registered for the course.
ॐAccommodation is simple and basic, with attached toilets; meals are plain and sattvic.
ॐFor grievances, contact the course coordinator.
ॐContinued participation depends on conduct; candidature may be cancelled for misbehaviour or non-compliance, at Jeevmoksha’s discretion.