200 Hour Yoga TTC
The global standard for yoga teachers — an internationally recognized, deeply transformative certification in Rishikesh.
Become a Certified Yoga Teacher
The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Varenya Yogapeeth is the globally recognized foundation for becoming a certified yoga instructor. This immersive, residential program in Rishikesh takes you deep into the authentic roots of yoga — through classical Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, and teaching methodology.
Conducted in the sacred city of Rishikesh, this 24-day program combines rigorous daily practice with philosophical inquiry, creating a transformation that extends far beyond the mat. Students from over 90 countries have completed this program and gone on to teach yoga worldwide.
Our small group format (maximum 10 students) ensures every participant receives deep personal attention and mentorship throughout their journey.
| Duration | 24 Days (200 Hours) |
| Level | All Levels — No prior experience required |
| Style | Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga |
| Language | English |
| Class Size | Maximum 10 students per batch |
| Certificate | 200 Hr Yoga TTC Certificate (Internationally Recognized) |
| Accommodation | Included — private & shared room options |
| Meals | Included — 3 daily sattvic vegetarian meals |
| Location | Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India |
200 Hours of Deep Learning
- Classical Hatha Yoga postures with Sanskrit names & alignment
- Ashtanga Primary Series — full practice and modifications
- Surya Namaskar A, B & Chandra Namaskar
- Standing, seated, twisting, forward bends, backbends & inversions
- Yin Yoga — passive long-hold postures and fascia release
- Restorative yoga and use of props
- Therapeutic yoga for common ailments
- Complete breath and diaphragmatic breathing
- Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Sheetali
- Kumbhaka — breath retention practices
- Bandhas: Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara & Maha Bandha
- Science of prana and the pranamaya kosha
- Dharana (concentration) — foundational practices
- Dhyana (meditation) — sustained states of awareness
- Yoga Nidra — progressive relaxation and visualisation
- Trataka, mantra japa and kirtan
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction principles
- How to guide students through meditation
- Patanjali's Yoga Sutras — all 4 chapters studied
- Bhagavad Gita — key teachings for modern life
- Samkhya philosophy and the nature of consciousness
- Pancha Kosha model — 5 bodies of existence
- Chakras, nadis and the subtle energy system
- Ahimsa, satya and the 8 limbs of yoga (Ashtanga)
- Musculoskeletal system and yoga movement
- Nervous system and the relaxation response
- Respiratory system and pranayama physiology
- Common injuries — prevention and safe practice
- Contraindications for yoga postures
- Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Trataka, Kapalabhati
- Shankha Prakshalana — complete intestinal cleansing
- Sattvic diet, Ayurvedic food principles and fasting
- Daily routines (dinacharya) of a yoga practitioner
- Principles of effective yoga teaching
- Verbal and hands-on physical adjustments
- Class sequencing, theming and time management
- Teaching beginners, intermediates and mixed levels
- Supervised practicum — 20+ hours of teaching practice
- Feedback and peer review sessions
- Trauma-sensitive and inclusive yoga practices
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What Our Graduates Say
The 200 Hour TTC at Varenya was the most transformative experience of my life. The teachers are deeply knowledgeable and genuinely caring. I left as a certified teacher but gained so much more — a whole new way of living.
I came with very little experience and left fully certified and confident to teach. The course structure is perfect — enough challenge to grow, enough support to feel safe. Rishikesh and this school changed everything for me.
Suraj and his team are exceptional educators. The philosophy sessions were particularly profound — I finally understood yoga as a complete science of life. Highly recommend this program to anyone serious about yoga.