100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
The 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Shunya Yoga School is an 11-day residential course in Rishikesh, built around Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, pranayama (breath control practices), and the foundations of yoga philosophy and anatomy.
Worth knowing upfront: Yoga Alliance's own standards set 200 hours as the minimum for a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) credential, so no 100-hour course anywhere — ours included — can issue an RYT certification on its own.
What you'll receive instead is a Shunya Yoga School Certificate of Completion, from a school registered with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200 & 300) and affiliated with India's AYUSH Ministry. It's a genuine, well-earned certificate for your personal practice and a solid foundation if you're planning to continue to a 200-hour certification later — just not a standalone teaching qualification on its own.
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh at a Glance
11 days (11 nights)
Beginner-friendly, no experience required
Hatha Yoga & Ashtanga Vinyasa (Multi-style)
4–16 students
3rd of every month
$429 / €369 (double sharing)
Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh
English
Private & Shared Rooms
Classes are held at our school in Swargashram, Ram Jhula, Rishikesh — about a 5-minute walk from the Ganga.
Is This 100 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh Right for You?
This course is built for a few kinds of students in particular:
Complete beginners who've never practiced yoga before and want a real, structured introduction rather than a drop-in class.
Travelers short on time who want to test a full yoga teacher training experience in Rishikesh before committing to the full 200-hour course.
Personal practice seekers who have no plans to teach and simply want to deepen their practice, understanding, and daily discipline (Sadhana).
Future 200-hour students who want a lower-pressure first step before their full certification.
If your goal is to walk away with a professional teaching credential, the 200-hour course is the one you actually need — more on that comparison below.
Explore 200-Hour CourseWhat You'll Learn in Our 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
| Hours | Focus Area | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Techniques, Training & Practice | Asana, Pranayama, Meditation |
| 10 | Anatomy & Physiology | Skeletal System, Muscular System, Subtle Body |
| 15 | Yoga Humanities | History, Philosophy, Ethics |
| 20 | Professional Essentials | Methodology, Development, Practicum |
| 100 | Total | |
Across those hours, you'll move through traditional Hatha yoga, an introduction to the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series, foundational pranayama techniques (including Nadi Shodhana and Kapalabhati), shatkarma cleansing practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra, and enough anatomy and philosophy to understand why a posture works, not just how to hold it.
A Typical Day During Your 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
| Time | Practice |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Wake-up call |
| 6:00 – 6:45 AM | Pranayama / Shatkarma |
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM | Traditional Hatha Yoga |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Sattvic breakfast |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Yoga philosophy |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Anatomy / Ayurveda |
| Time | Practice |
|---|---|
| 12:30 – 2:45 PM | Lunch & rest |
| 3:00 – 4:15 PM | Adjustment & alignment |
| 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Ashtanga Vinyasa / Vinyasa flow |
| 6:15 – 7:00 PM | Meditation / Yoga Nidra |
| 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Dinner & self-study |
| 10:00 PM | Lights off |
We treat the schedule itself as part of the training — a concept known as Sadhana, or committed daily practice. During certain hours, students are also invited into Mauna, a period of observed silence.
Dates, Fees & What's Included in Your 100 Hour Yoga TTC
New batches start on the 3rd of every month. Students are welcome to arrive a day early, on the 2nd, at no extra charge — check-out follows your certificate ceremony on the afternoon of the final day, so your stay covers 11 nights in total.
| Room / Option | International Students | Indian Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Double Sharing | $429 | ₹35,000 |
| Private Room | $519 | ₹40,000 |
| AC Add-on (either room type) | $100–150 | ₹6,000 |
A 20% deposit secures your place; the balance is due on arrival, in cash (USD, EUR, or INR preferred).
Apply For 100-Hour TTCWhat's Included & Not Included
Your course includes:
Covered- 11 nights accommodation (double-sharing or private room)
- Course study materials, manual, and books
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals daily
- Daily morning herbal detox tea
- A yoga mat, neti pot, rubber neti, and japa mala for use throughout the course
- Your Shunya Yoga School Certificate of Completion, from a Yoga Alliance USA and AYUSH-affiliated school
- Guided Sunday excursions to local temples, caves, or waterfalls (weather-dependent)
- Free Wi-Fi
Not included:
Additional- Free airport pickup — this is reserved for our 200-hour and 300-hour students; 100-hour students can arrange their own transport, or we can arrange a private taxi transfer for an additional $60–70 depending on timing and season
- The AC room upgrade (see pricing above)
- Flights and visa costs
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Medical insurance
Deposits are non-refundable except in a genuine emergency, confirmed with us at least 72 hours before your course start date — in that case, you can shift your booking to any available month within the next 6 months at no penalty. We're also able to provide a confirmation/invitation letter to support your visa application; just let us know when you enrol.
100 Hour vs. 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Which Should You Choose?
| Aspect | 100 Hour | 200 Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 11 days | 24 days |
| Certificate | School Certificate of Completion | Yoga Alliance RYS 200 — eligible for RYT-200 |
| Can you teach professionally after? | No | Yes, internationally recognized |
| Best for | Beginners, personal practice, testing the waters | Anyone planning to teach yoga professionally |
If you're not yet sure whether teaching is the goal, the 100-hour course is a genuinely useful, lower-commitment way to find out — and nothing about it working against you if you decide to continue. If you already know you want to teach, going straight for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training will get you there directly, without paying for two separate courses.
Accreditation & What Your 100 Hour Certificate Means
Shunya Yoga School is registered with Yoga Alliance USA at RYS 200 and RYS 300, and is affiliated with India's AYUSH Ministry as a registered wellness training institution. Both of those are real, verifiable affiliations of the school itself. What they don't do is turn a 100-hour course into an RYT credential — Yoga Alliance's own standards require a minimum of 200 hours for that, and no school, including ours, can shortcut it.
What you'll actually walk away with is a Shunya Yoga School Certificate of Completion, referencing our Yoga Alliance and AYUSH affiliation, confirming you completed 100 hours of training with us. It's a real, honestly-earned certificate — just not a professional teaching license. If your goal is to teach, the 200-hour course above is the one that gets you there.
Rishikesh is generally a safe, welcoming town for solo travelers, including women training alone — see the Safety & Comfort section on our homepage for more on how we support that.
FAQ — 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Still have questions?
Our team is available to help you choose the right path for your yoga journey.
“Shunya Yoga School is more than just a school—it is a spiritual sanctuary of stillness and authentic discipline in the Yoga Capital of the World.”
Shunya Yoga School itself is registered with Yoga Alliance USA at RYS 200 and RYS 300. However, Yoga Alliance's own standards require a minimum of 200 training hours for the RYT credential, so no 100-hour course — anywhere, including ours — can be independently Yoga Alliance certified. You'll receive a Shunya Yoga School Certificate of Completion referencing our Yoga Alliance affiliation, not a standalone RYT credential.
Start Your 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
If you're still deciding between the 100-hour and 200-hour path, we're happy to talk it through directly rather than have you guess from a webpage.
