Buyer guide
How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh
Ten checks you can make yourself, with the questions to ask and how to verify each answer. We show our own answers beside each one so you can compare any school on the same terms.
The short answer
Rishikesh has many yoga teacher training schools, and most look similar online. Before you pay a deposit, check ten things: registration, teachers, group size, price and inclusions, cancellation terms, reviews, dates, daily life, level and style, and location. Each one can be verified in a few minutes without asking the school anything.
The 10 checks, and how we answer them
| Check | What to ask | How to verify | Our answer (Rishikesh YTTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Registration | Which Yoga Alliance levels is the school registered for, and since when? | Open the school's public Yoga Alliance profile and read the badges and the first-registered date. | RYS 200, RYS 300 and RPYS, first registered May 2017. Public profile. |
| 2. Teachers | Who teaches each subject, and what are their credentials? | Names and designations should be on the school's website and on the directory profile. | Named teachers with profiles on our teachers page. |
| 3. Group size | How many students are in one batch? | Ask in writing; compare with the photos of recent batches. | Up to 25 students per batch. |
| 4. Price and inclusions | What does the fee include and what is extra? | The school should publish a fee table and an included / not included list. | From $750 USD for the 200 hour course (budget twin share) with accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day, Monday to Saturday. Full fees. |
| 5. Cancellation | What happens to my deposit if I cannot come? | Read the written policy before paying. | The USD 100 deposit is non-refundable; it is kept as credit for 1 year or can be transferred to a friend or family member. Policy. |
| 6. Reviews | Where can I read independent reviews, and how recent are they? | Open reviews on the original platforms (Google, Trustpilot, TripAdvisor, Yoga Alliance), not only on the school's site. | Rated 4.9 on Google from more than 770 reviews, plus Trustpilot, TripAdvisor and Yoga Alliance. Reviews with links. |
| 7. Dates | When does the next batch start and end? | Dates and arrival day should be stated, not "on request". | Batches start on the 1st of every month; arrive on the 1st, depart on the 28th (200 and 300 hour courses). |
| 8. Daily life | What are the rooms, meals and free days like? | Look for a daily schedule, room types and a meal description. | Budget and Standard rooms; three satvik vegetarian meals Monday to Saturday; Sunday is a free day. |
| 9. Level and style | Is the course suitable for me, and which styles are taught? | Read the syllabus and the stated entry level. | Beginners welcome; Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa in the 200 hour course; minimum age 18. 200 hour course. |
| 10. Location and travel | Where exactly is the school, and how do I get there? | Check the address on a map and on the school's Google Business Profile. | Upper Tapovan, near Mamma Mia Inn Cafe, Balaknath Rd, Rishikesh 249192. Airport pick-up from Jolly Grant on the 1st. Contact. |
Review counts and fees change; always confirm the current figure on the linked page.
Warning signs
- No prices, dates or batch size anywhere on the website.
- Only reviews hosted on the school's own site, with no link to the original platform.
- A promise that Yoga Alliance "certifies" you. Yoga Alliance is a registry: registered schools issue the certificate, and graduates can then apply to register as an RYT.
- Teachers without names, or with credentials you cannot find on the directory.
- Guarantees about jobs or income after the course.
- Pressure to pay the full fee at once, or a deposit policy that is not written down.
Common questions
How much does a 200 hour yoga teacher training cost in Rishikesh?
Prices vary by school and room type. At Rishikesh YTTC the 200 hour course is from $750 USD in a budget twin-share room, with accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day (Monday to Saturday) included. See the fees page for every room type.
How long is a 200 hour course?
Ours runs 28 days (27 nights) in residence. Batches start on the 1st of every month.
Do I need yoga experience?
Beginners are welcome on our 200 hour course. The minimum age is 18.
Does the school have to be registered with Yoga Alliance?
It is not a legal requirement, but many students look for it. You can check any school's registration on the public Yoga Alliance directory, including which levels (for example RYS 200 or RYS 300) it is registered for.
When should I book?
The next batch and the early-bird offer are shown on the fees page. If you are unsure about travel plans, read the cancellation policy first.
Questions before you decide?
Ask us anything about dates, rooms, visas or the course. We reply within 24 hours.