Best Yoga Teacher Training Scholarships in Rishikesh, India

Why We Offer Scholarships for Aspiring Yoga Teachers?

Empowering dedicated seekers through affordable, world-class yoga education

Yogic Wisdom should be available to all. This is the ideology of Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh. However, due to certain financial constraints, many people are experiencing financial strain, and Money should not be a hindrance to someone's Physical, Mental, or Spiritual Evolution.

Every Student of Yoga is on a Quest, and we value your Quest. Hence, we have taken the initiative to lower our fees as much as possible, while also maintaining the high standards set by Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh over the last several years.

Our New Scholarship Program is designed to inspire all those people who feel that Pure Yogic Wisdom is out of their Reach. Quote SVG Icon

Who is eligible for yoga teacher training scholarship?

No borders, just passion—eligibility rooted in dedication, not status.

Our Scholarships for the Yoga teacher training program
is designed for our Passionate Yogis irrespective of their background or occupation.

So we are inviting the applicants who meet the following criteria:

Are you in need of financial assistance for this Course?
Have you been practising yoga for a minimum of two years?
Can you commit to 90% attendance?
Will you be able to be involved in Karma Yoga Projects?
Can you send any links stating your yoga experiences from Pictorial, Facebook, or Instagram?

Inclusion & Exclusion in yoga scholarships

Supporting genuine seekers through clear, fair, and focused eligibility

We request that all our scholarship applicants pay a nominal fee to cover their food and accommodation costs during their time with us at the TTC programs. The nominal fees include Clean and Comfortable Shared Accommodation within the school premises.

Brunch, tea, and snacks, as well as dinner, are prepared with Yogic herbs and holistic recipes. All provisions are mindful of the yogic requirements of our budding yogis.

What is Excluded?

Airport Transport
Laundry
Spa Services

What You Will Learn in Our YTTC Scholarship?

Embrace the joy of unfolding the magnificence of life with expert teachers training from Rishikul Yogshala’s headquarters at Rishikesh.

In-depth study and yoga practice of Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Yoga in Rishikesh.
Learn about the adjustment and alignment techniques for an injury-free and faultless practice.
Learn about yoga’s fascinating history and take part in discussions about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Regularly take part in active meditation sessions and develop an awareness of the various dimensions.
Practice various types of pranayamas or breathing techniques.
Yoga Nidra: Discover the concept that will introduce you to peacefulness and calmness.

Experience the cleansing practices through Shatkarma techniques.
Our 200-hour Teacher Training Yoga course in Rishikesh will also introduce you to the concept of Basic Ayurveda, along with mantra and mudra yoga to nurture positive vibrations inside.
We demonstrate the workings of the human musculoskeletal system through anatomy and physiology sessions.
Participate in interactive teaching sessions where our teachers guide you on teaching a class and turn you into an effective teacher.
Enjoy your time with your fellow yogis with our fun activities like laughter yoga classes, dance yoga classes, and more.
Explore this land of yoga and spirituality by taking part in excursions to nearby places.

Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship in India

Begin your teaching journey in the birthplace of yoga—without financial limits.

Yoga teacher training in India essentially includes the practice of various asanas and pranayama to strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. In keeping with a deep conviction in yoga, the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh at Rishikul Yogshala consists of a carefully curated curriculum that includes several yoga postures to improve the yogi's physical strength as well as mental well-being. Also, the conscious and intentional control of breath, along with the techniques of Pranayama, is highly valued and taught in the course.

200-hour yoga teacher training begins with yoga philosophy where you will learn about the intriguing history of yoga and participate in interactive learning sessions to help you become an effective yoga teacher. The course includes the yogic practices of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga that empower the practitioner to gain a deeper insight into the numerous benefits that can be derived from these techniques.

An effective yoga teacher pays close attention to every person doing the asanas, as you may need to design modifications for some practitioners who struggle to perform the asanas easily. This can be achieved only if you are familiar with the essential techniques of teaching an asana session. This 200 Hour Yoga teacher training in India is curated to cover all the basics of teaching methodology, including classroom preparation, class sequencing, demonstration techniques, and explaining the purpose and benefits of practising Yoga. In addition, you will also learn how to adjust and adapt poses and make the necessary changes for challenging poses.

Through this investment of your 200 hours, you will master adjustment and alignment techniques for a flawless and injury-free yoga practice.

Course Curriculum for Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship

Traditional teachings, modern understanding—accessible through scholarship

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh

Hatha Yoga – Primary series

What is Hatha yoga?
Surya Namaskar with mantra awareness
Sukshma Vyama ( joints and glands exercise)
Standing series of asana
Kneeling series of asana
Sitting series of asana
Lying on stomach series of Asana
Supine series of asana
Inversion series of asana
Asana benefits and its contra-indications

Ashtanga Yoga – primary series

Primary Series explanation
What is Vinyasa?
9 Drishti in Ashtanga series
Importance of Ujjai and Bandhas in series

Pranayama and Mudras

Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathing
What are Prana and Pranayama mean?
Types of Pranayama practice
What is Nadi?
What are Ida, Pingala and Sushmana?
Seven main practices of Pranayama
Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
Types of Mudra
Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra
Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits of Mudra

Yoga Darshanam – Philosophy

What is Darshanam?
What is Yoga?
The five kosha (bodies)
The four faculties of mind –field
Five Stages of Mind -Field
The four foundational Pillars of life
Eight limbs of Yoga of Patanjali
What is waking state in Yogic Science ?
What is dreaming state in Yogic Science?
What is Deep sleep state in Yogic Science?

Anatomy and physiology of Yogic practices

What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
How asana practices give various effects on joints, spine and muscular system?
Types of contraction in the muscular system
Know the basic studies aspects of yoga and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes

Concentration and Meditation practices

What is Meditation?
What is the difference between Dharana and Dhyana?
What are types of Meditation
Breath Awareness Meditation
Mantra Awareness Meditation
Candle and Inner Light Meditation
Full moon Meditation

Yoga Nidra (Conscious Yogic sleep)

What is Yoga Nidra?
What is sleep?
Four states of consciousness
Benefits of deep sleep
Yoga Nidra practices from Satyananda tradition
How Yoga Nidra practices cure insomnia problems?
Adjusting in Shavansana

Principle of teaching Asana (Adjustment and Alignment)

Six steps of doing Asana correctly
The fundamentals of practicing side extension, forward extension, backward extension and revolving action
How to correct postures verbally and by hands on adjustments Modifying the asana
Various limitation, contra-indications and benefits of yoga asana

Shat karma philosophy and practice

Introduction of Shat Kriya according to Hatha Yoga
Practicum of Jal Neti and Sutra Neti (Cleansing Mucus or blockages from nasal passages and sinus)

Mantra Yoga

Introduction of Mantra yoga
Significance of (OM)-AUM
Mantra for Meal Purification
Mantra for Obstacles
Mantra for universal masters to bless
Mantra for Realization
Mantra for well being

Teaching Methodology

Disciplines of yoga teachers and students in yoga ashrams
The scope of listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue
How important is demonstration?
What are the preparations for classroom?
How to sequence the class?
How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class?
Discussion on different types of lesson planning

Ayurvedic Curriculum in our Scholarship program

Learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda to enhance your yoga practice and teaching

Ayurvedic Science - Theory Session

What is Ayurveda?
Why are Ayurveda and yoga co sisters in the path of good health?
Fundamentals of body constitutions in Ayurveda
Concept of metabolic Toxins in Ayurvedic science
Practical Concept of Panchakarma in Ayurveda
Practical Idea of Six tastes in Ayurveda
Understanding the major seven important tissues for better transformations
The concept of Agni (Digestive Fire)
The concept of Ayurvedic Nutrition
Concept of Seasonal Routines to adopt for a better lifestyle

Ayurvedic Science - Practical Session

Stress-releasing facial massage techniques
Basic idea of Marma points
Two Ayurvedic cooking practices for a better lifestyle
Three best herbal detox drinks to boost immunity
Local Treatment method for Lower back pain
Basic practical idea of the Pulse Reading method in Ayurveda

Daily Schedule of Yoga Scholarship A structured daily routine designed to align body, mind, and spirit

Daily Schedule

Time	Activity
05:30 AM - 6:00 AM	Morning Tea
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM	Hatha Yoga
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM	Pranayama
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Breakfast
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Yoga Philosophy
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Tea Time
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM	Mantra/Ayurveda/Teaching Methodology
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM	Lunch
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM	Yoga Anatomy/Alignment Class
04:00 PM - 04:15 PM	Tea Break
04:15 PM - 05:45 PM	Ashtanga Yoga
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM	Meditation/Yoga Nidra
07.00 PM - 07:45 PM	Dinner

Schedule On Wednesday

Time	Activity
6:00 AM	Shat Kriya – Cleansing Practice
7:30 AM	Self-Practice
8:30 AM	Breakfast
10:30 AM	Self-Practicum
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Rest
1:30 PM	Lunch
2:00 PM	Free/ Rest/ Beach/ Self Study

Schedule On Sunday

ActivityWhole day is Rest / Holiday / Field Visits
Includes Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner on Campus

Food & Accommodation for YTT Scholarships Students

Simple, nourishing meals and peaceful living to support your yogic journey

Yogic Food

It is said that our eating style reflects our internal state. “You become what you intake" - The kind of Food (Ahar) that you consume determines who you become. The yogic diet is based on Cleansing and Healing mechanisms, thus rejuvenating the budding Yogis.

The diet provided by Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh, during the Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh equips one physically to increase flexibility and stamina for intense yogic practices. The diet also nourishes the mind and emotions, bringing a state of calmness.

Healthy Yogic Food for Yoga Teacher Training Students at Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh

Yoga Teacher Training Food at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh - Pure and Wholesome

Yogic Diet Meals for 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh

Balanced Sattvic Food for 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Students at Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh

Accommodation 1 of Yoga TTC in Rishikesh at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh

Accommodation 2 of Yoga TTC in Rishikesh at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh

Accommodation 3 of Yoga TTC in Rishikesh at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh

Accommodation 4 of Yoga TTC in Rishikesh at Rishikul Yogshala Rishikesh

Yogic Accommodation

An Ideal Accommodation is necessary to such an extent that it helps one unwind after a lovely Yogic experience. Convenience is also an essential part of making the yoga experience thoughtfully enriching and beneficial.

Nestled within the foothills of the Himalayan region, beside the beautiful Ganges, living in the nearby embrace of nature in itself is a reviving encounter for the “would-be” True Yogi.

Everyone is obliged to a sterile and pleasant room on a private and shared basis. Each of these rooms offers the following Amenities:

Twin beds with adequate lighting & Free Wi-Fi access
Private and clean washrooms with 24*7 hot running shower facilities

The beds in the rooms have comfortable mattresses, guaranteeing peaceful evenings, and window blinds for a relaxing sleep. A serene environment for a relaxed and convenient stay is the motivation that drives us here for our Rishikul Yogis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your most common questions—clear, honest, and helpful

Is this Scholarship is free of any cost?

This is not a free Yoga Teacher Training course in India. It is a specially designed program in which we offer a discounted price for students who are unable to pay the full cost of the course. The scholarship is available to selected students, and there are specific criteria to be eligible. To know more, please contact us.

What is the best certificate for yoga teacher?

The highest certification for yoga instructors is the E-RYT® 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500-hour), reflecting advanced knowledge and experience in yoga. It signifies the completion of a 500-hour training program and a minimum of 2,000 teaching hours over at least four years.

We’d Love to Hear From You

We will revert you as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us in 24 hours, please email us at contact@rishikulyogshalarishikesh.com