This yoga certification is where the journey starts for yoga teacher training.

Yoga Alliance along with the yoga community created the standard for the yoga certification course.

All schools are different in their approach and style but the basic curriculum requirements are the same.

Here's a quick breakdown of the certification standards.

The 200 Hour Yoga Instructor certification offers an intensive experience to expand your knowledge and practice.

All 200 hour yoga courses include the following parts for the yoga certification.

Typical areas of practice & teaching skills will be-

Asanas - Posture practice

Pranayamas - Breath & Energy

Meditation - Inner Journey

Mantras & Chanting - Internal or External

Kriyas - Internal often with breath

Communication - one to one & group dynamics

Demonstration, Assisting & Correcting

How Students Learn

Teaching Styles & Qualities

The Business of Yoga

The physical anatomy & bodily systems, applying this knowledge to yoga.

Energy body works, the study of the chakras and nadis (energy channels).

Study of traditional texts revealing yoga philosophies.

The yoga lifestyle, the concepts of dharma and karma.

Service (Seva).

Practice teaching as the lead instructor without feedback.

Observing others doing the same and sharing feedback afterwards.

There are so many different options these days.

Search out the one that speaks to your heart with a teaching philosophy you are attracted to.

What more interesting land to start your journey than India.

There are many great yoga schools and spiritual places to complete your certification.

Attend a course in the tropical rainforest bordering the coast.

Costa Rica is a mecca for international schools hosting yoga teacher trainings.

This land with its connection to spirit offers something special. The island is varied & beautiful with beaches, paddie fields, mountains and volcanoes.

With yoga schools to be found across all the country there are many courses to choose from. A great choice are the islands in the south where yoga schools on the beaches offer courses in shalas with breathtaking views & vibes.

A great destination in India with beautiful beaches, weather and yogi community.

Most of the yoga community agree that about a year is the right time although there is no correct answer here.

200 hour Yoga Courses generally ask for 6 months minimum, sometimes a year.

When it comes to your first 200 hour intensive training, a course that focuses on the style that you are most comfortable with makes sense.

Use your time to try out different yoga styles and teachers so you know what you are looking for in your 200 hour yoga course.

Yoga Alliance has set a standard 200 hour course that needs to be met by registered yoga schools.

Your attendance on the course and involvement in the practical assessments completes your 200 hour yoga certification.

Most intensive yoga trainings take place over one month.

Each day the classes start early and go on until early evening. With rest breaks and lunch.

One day off a week for relaxing and to contemplate the course so far and the week's progress.

Your practice and understanding will grow week by week.

The experience is an opportunity for transformation in so many ways.

There is a whole range of pricing but the average worldwide is between 2,000-3,000US.

It can differ by country, season and venue.

Most trainings cost a similar amount across the world.

There will nearly always be a suitable course if you search well.

Here we list all the best yoga teacher training courses on offer so you should be able to find the one that suits the yoga style,
philosophy and the budget you have. We do have cheap yoga teacher training under 1000US.

India is the place to find a cheap & affordable yoga teacher training.

There are many yoga courses under 1500US here and some under 1000US.

To help you find an affordable course, browse through all our

Affordable Yoga Teacher Training

Rishikesh offers a wide variety of yoga certification courses.

And what a place to embark on this journey.

With many Ashrams and Yoga schools offering courses to deepen your practice and explore meditation.

Temples and ashrams line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, an alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from town.

You'll be able to enjoy delicious Ayurvedic, organic and health food.

Here you will find Yoga schools, Yoga workshops, spiritual teachers giving Satsang, and cafes filled with Yogis.

And of course many of the best yoga certification courses in the world.

The Holy City of Rishikesh is on the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India.

The sacred Ganges river flows through the middle of town.

Home to Yoga ... Yoga is a marvel in Rishikesh ... just like The Ganges River.

And the air is so crisp and breathable.

Meditate by the Ganges. In the evening an almost supernatural breeze blows through, setting temple bells ringing as sadhus and pilgrims prepare for the nightly ganga aarti,a devotional ritual to Goddess(Ma) Ganga of candles and flowers floated down the river.

Most of the year the foothills provide a cool escape, May starts to get quite hot and the monsoon comes through July to August.

Many people consider the months after the monsoon the best time to stay as the nature is alive and green.

And its not far out of town that you are surrounded by nature and great spots on the Ganges.

If time allows maybe consider your yoga teacher training near to the time of the International Yoga Festival, held in March each year.

Every type of yoga course is available here.

Whatever yoga style or course focus you are searching for with trainings offering in-depth practice of pranayama, meditation.

Training fees are probably the most affordable in the world too.

Your yoga course will meet the standard set by Yoga Alliance if it is a Yoga Alliance registered school.

Make sure of this if you want to teach back home. It's the standard yoga certification required.

Enjoy completing your Yoga Certification in Rishikesh.