The International Yoga Teacher Training Courses
We bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern movement. Our curriculum is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of diverse styles:
Master the discipline and structure of the traditional Mysore style.
Connect with the authentic, ancient roots of physical and mental balance.
Explore the creativity and popularity of contemporary fluid movement.
With a 100% certification success rate, we don’t just teach yoga; we cultivate authentic, genuine instructors. Our mission is to empower you to become a "spreader of yoga," bringing health and mindfulness to those who need it most across the globe.
Nestled in the sacred heart of Tapovan — where the Ganges flows pristine from the Himalayas and the ancient art of yoga has been practised for centuries — Ravinder Yoga School stands among the most distinguished residential centres in Rishikesh. Affiliated with Yoga Alliance, USA, our school has long been a sanctuary for earnest seekers from across the globe who come not merely to study, but to be genuinely transformed.
“Tapovan is not simply a location. It is, by every measure, the very heartbeat of the world’s yoga community — where the greatest masters have walked, and where the discipline is still lived rather than merely taught.”
Our teachers are not academics who have read of the ancient traditions from the comfort of libraries. They are individuals who have sat at the feet of true masters, lived in ashrams, and absorbed the wisdom of yoga as a complete way of life. They breathe its philosophy, observe its ethics, and embody its practice from the earliest hours of morning until the stillness of evening. To study under their guidance is to receive something that no certificate alone can confer — a living transmission.
The atmosphere at our school strikes a most felicitous balance: warm, welcoming, and entirely free of intimidation, yet punctual, disciplined, and intellectually rigorous. Foreign students from Europe, the Americas, Australia, and beyond have consistently found in Tapovan a community that embraces them with open arms whilst holding them to the highest standards of learning. You are not here merely to attend classes — you are here to inhabit a new way of being.
Whether you are drawn to establish a firm personal foundation, earn an internationally recognised qualification, or attain true mastery worthy of the most demanding teaching platforms worldwide, Ravinder Yoga School offers a carefully graded pathway.
Our 500-Hour Master Programme — the pinnacle of our curriculum — is conceived for those who seek the deepest immersion available. Combining the full breadth of our 200- and 300-hour programmes into a seamless, unbroken residential experience, it is designed for the truly committed student who wishes to emerge not merely as a capable teacher, but as a custodian of the tradition itself.
| Course Type | Duration | Focus |
| 100-Hour TTC | Short-term · Foundation | Basic techniques and personal immersion. |
| 200-Hour TTC | Standard Certification | Comprehensive training for aspiring teachers. |
| 300-Hour TTC | Advanced Mastery | Deepening knowledge for professional growth. |
Yoga Alliance Certified — All courses are registered with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS) and held in Rishikesh, India.
Enquire Now Why choose Ravinder Yoga School?
We bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern movement. Our curriculum is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of diverse styles:
Master the discipline and structure of the traditional Mysore style.
Connect with the authentic, ancient roots of physical and mental balance.
Explore the creativity and popularity of contemporary fluid movement.
With a 100% certification success rate, we don’t just teach yoga; we cultivate authentic, genuine instructors. Our mission is to empower you to become a "spreader of yoga," bringing health and mindfulness to those who need it most across the globe.
Eligibility for the teacher training courses
At Ravinder Yoga School, we offer a supportive and structured environment designed to transform your practice. Whether you are seeking personal growth or professional certification, our programs are crafted to meet you where you are.
Training Programs and Certification
We offer three levels of Teacher Training Courses (TTC) to suit your goals. Please note that to qualify as a certified full-time yoga instructor, a minimum completion of a 200-hour program is required.
Course Start Date: All TTC programs begin on the 2nd of every month.
Continuing Education: Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) are welcome to join our courses to add continuing education hours to their existing credentials.
Eligibility & Inclusion
Yoga is a universal gift, and our doors are open to all, regardless of background, belief, gender, or culture.
Skill Level: We welcome everyone—from complete beginners with no prior knowledge of asanas or philosophy to advanced practitioners. Our curriculum is expertly designed to challenge and support all levels.
Age Requirements:
Minimum Age: 16 years.
Maximum Age: There is no upper limit! However, students above the age of 65 are required to provide a medical fitness certificate to ensure they can safely participate in physical sessions.
You don’t need to be an expert to start; you only need enthusiasm. In our “easy learning” environment, we focus on waking the spirit within you.
Our Core Values: We ask that all students remain open-minded and respectful of others’ beliefs and identities. At Ravinder Yoga School, we believe that yoga is for everyone, and our community thrives on mutual respect and kindness.
| Feature | Details |
| Course Duration | 100, 200, and 300 Hours |
| Start Date | 2nd of each month |
| Primary Language | English (Hindi support available) |
| Prerequisites | Enthusiasm and an open mind |
| Certification | Yoga Alliance Accredited |
Ancient teachings woven into every breath
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self."
— The Bhagavad Gita Special seminars and classes for yoga teacher training courses
Led by a renowned Ayurvedic physician, this immersive intensive explores the foundations of holistic health through personalized wellness, bridging ancient ritual with modern lifestyle.
Learn how to eat for your unique Prakriti, turning daily meals into medicine for the soul — a diet that fuels your specific body type.
Align your circadian rhythm and daily habits with natural biological cycles to restore balance in the hectic modern world.
Identify Vata, Pitta, and Kapha within yourself. Understanding your constitution is the first step toward lifelong health and mental clarity.
Transformation happens in the silence between breaths. Weekly Sound Healing sessions bypass the mind's chatter to achieve a profound state of cellular relaxation.
Tibetan singing bowls and specific frequencies harmonize the nervous system, allowing relaxation at a deep cellular level.
A meditative practice for deep subconscious restoration, where sacred sound bridges the way to the delta state of consciousness.
Acoustic resonance quiets internal dialogue, helping you bypass the ego's chatter to achieve profound stillness and inner peace.
Food and Accomodtaion
Retreat to international standard living with the choice of single or shared basis rooms, designed for restorative rest and quiet reflection.
Enjoy three balanced vegetarian meals daily, carefully prepared following Ayurvedic principles to fuel your practice and detoxification.
*We happily accommodate specific dietary requirements or health conditions.
Course Fees Includes / Exludes
Testimonials
From the mountains of Tapovan — in their own words.
The mountains, the practice, the stillness — it reset something deep inside me. I left feeling lighter than I have in years.
Ravinder's teaching is unlike anything I encountered before. Practical, warm, deeply rooted. I carry the breathwork with me every single day.
Tapovan is magic. The organic food, the farm walks, the community evenings — I didn't just learn yoga, I lived it. Already planning my return.
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