Are you looking for a short term Yoga Teacher Training course say 10-14 days? and want to bask in the spiritual energy of Rishikesh, a small beautiful himalayan town on the bank of river ganga then a 100 hrs Yoga Teacher Training course would be ideal for you. The course on an average takes 12 Days and many centres offer a 100 hrs yoga teacher training course as a subset of the longer and more intense Yoga Alliance Certified 200 hrs yoga teacher training course.
The locals say there are more than 500 yoga centres in and around Rishikesh we have crafted a list of 10 of the most popular 100hrs Yoga Teacher Training Centres in Rishikesh that have founders who have more than 10 years of Yoga Teaching Experience, certified by Yoga Alliance, provide accommodation & yogic vegetarian meals and most importantly provide a non judgemental and safe environment for Yoga study and practise. The list below has been sorted in descending order of popularity based on reviews, website traffic and social media followers.
1- Yoga Vidya Mandiram Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Vidya Mandiram is located in the heart of the sacred township of Tapovan, on the bank of the holy river Ganges and at the foothills of the Himalayas Rishikesh. This Yoga Teacher Training School draws inspiration and learning from the Himalayan yogis and the lineage of Sage Kapila, Patanjali, Swami Rama and his disciple Swami Veda Bharatiji. Yoga Vidya Mandiram school also organizes free medical camps and yoga camps for the underprivileged as a part of their charitable initiative.
Dr. Chandramani the founder of this school at the age of 8 became a serious practitioner of the yogic principles of Swetambara Jaina tradition and initiated into the Vedic Sanskrit tradition by Swami Vivekananda in Prabhat Ashram, UP, India. He has been guiding worldwide yoga students into the Vedic Sanskrit literature and holding yoga retreats, yoga teacher training and yoga seminars for more than 25 years.
The 11 Days 100-Hour Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training offered by Yoga Vidya Mandiram includes following
This yoga teacher training program held by the team of accomplished yoga teachers aims to prepare you to apply for the 200 hours yoga teacher training program by providing a solid foundation in different aspects of yogic practices.
Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Cost of 100hr Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 700
2- Alakhyog Ashram Yoga Teacher Training
Away from the hustle and bustle of Rishikesh, the campus of this yoga school sits admits a very quiet and peaceful location in Madhav Residency, Aambagh, which provides a perfect surrounding to be with oneself. Alakhyog Ashram has 2 Yoga Shalas designed to work on physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental aspects of one’s health with daily yoga practices.
Alakhyog Ashram was founded by Swami Yog Kulwant Ji who left his home to seek inner bliss at a very young age and after completing his education went deep into meditation and stayed in silence for many years. For most of his time he stays in silence in Upper Himalayas and guides students and seekers in “Silent Retreat”.
The 14 Days 100 Hours Naturopathy & Emotional Rebalancing and Yoga Teacher Training offered by Alakhyog Ashram includes following
This yoga teacher training course allows the students to complete their training in two phases. The first phase is about “yoga learning” focused on learning the fine nuances of the yoga practice and The second is about “yoga teaching” focused on fulfilling your dream of becoming a certified and accomplished yoga teacher.
Location: Aambagh, Rishikesh
Cost of 100hr Emotional Rebalancing Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 533
3- Yoganandham Yoga Teacher Training
Yoganandham located at Anand Dham Ashram in Tapovan, Rishikesh which is 5 minutes walking distance from the famous Lakshman Jhula and Ganges River. Yoganandham has 3 yoga halls which allow yogis and students to practice during scheduled special events. The vision of this yoga teacher training centre is to create a comfortable, nurturing sanctuary for spiritual seekers (sadhaks) from around the world.
Yogacharya Manish Arora is the founder of Yoganandham and one of the lead yoga teachers at the school. Yogacharya Manish is a certified ERYT-200, ERYT-300 & ERYT-500 from Yoga Alliance USA. He has been teaching yoga for more than 16 years and has travelled to many countries for the purpose of teaching Yoga.
The 14 Days 100-Hour Mindfulness Yoga Teacher Training offered by Yoganandham Ashram includes following
This 100hr yoga teacher training is based on an ancient traditional style of yoga with a touch of modern style of yoga. Also daily written homework is the norm of this yoga teacher training so be prepared to do your homework daily.
Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Cost of 100hr Mindfulness Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 599
4- Rishikesh Nath Yogshala Yoga Teacher Training
Rishikesh Nath Yogshala located in the yoga capital of the world Rishikesh stands close to the banks of River Ganga. This yoga teacher training centre chooses the organic way of living and uses organic food for cooking. Rishikesh Nath Yogshala branches are also located in the most beautiful and tranquil locations- Dharamshala and Goa.
Swami Nityananda Giri, a yoga teacher of Rishikesh Nath Yoga Shala is an Indian monk and a master in the tradition of Kriya yoga. Since 2005 Swami Giri has been teaching seekers how to practise Kriya yoga meditation India and abroad.
The 14 Days 100-Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training offered by Rishikesh Nath Yogshala includes following
This Yoga Teacher Training program is based on the exploration of yoga sutras of Patanjali shaped hundreds of years ago i.e The eight pillars of yoga or ashtanga yoga.
Location: Tapovan, Rishikesh
Cost of 100hr Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 399
5- Fusion Yoga Teacher Training
Fusion Yoga Centre is set in the Himalayan foothills in Rishikesh far from distractions and noise alongside the majestic Ganges River. Fusion Yoga India has 2 spacious yoga shalas for individual practices and daily yoga classes. Fusion Yoga Teacher Training programs are rooted in the ancient teachings of yoga and offer a diverse range of effective tools benefits to all types of personalities and stages of life.
Dr. Nitin, a dedicated and dynamic yoga teacher and founder of Fusion Yoga is an E-RYT 500 specializing in Hatha Yoga. He has been teaching for more than 8 years and his passion for yoga began at a very young age. Dr. Nitin provides customized yoga classes to his students according to their needs and gives in-depth clear understanding of different asanas and their benefits.
The 12 Days 100 Hours of Aerial and Yin Yoga Teacher Training offered by Fusion Yoga includes following
The main aspects that you will cover in this yoga teacher training program will be classified into five modules which are teaching methodology and yogic lifestyle, philosophy, yoga teaching techniques, anatomy and physiology, and practice.
Location: Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh
Cost of Aerial and Yin Yoga Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 552
6- Maharishi Yoga Peeth Teacher Training
A scenic location having the best view of the river ganga and access to the river bank, Maharishi Yoga Peeth is a Yoga Alliance USA certified centre in Rishikesh. This yoga teacher training centre provides traditional, authentic and world-class yoga learning experience mainly in classical Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The centre also organizes retreats and yoga teacher training in Bali, Goa and Kerala.
Siddharth, founder of Maharishi Yoga Peeth is well versed with Sivananda, Iyenger, and Ashtanga Yoga. Yogi Siddharth is the Winner of "Rishikesh Got Talent" and has been nominated for "India Got Talent" in the field of Yoga. His training is mainly known for being about correct alignment, clear communication and correct demonstration.
The 14 days 100 Hour Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training offered by Maharishi Yoga Peeth includes following
This 100hr yoga teacher training program is structured for those who are looking for short term yoga courses and have an intention to complete 200hr Yoga teacher training.
Location: Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh
Cost of Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training starts at: US$ 700
7- Samadhi Yoga Ashram Teacher Training