100-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Fourteen days of foundational immersion. Yoga Alliance accredited curriculum, real practice, real teachers. The shortest path into the lineage — for committed practitioners not yet ready for the full 200-hour.
In one paragraph
The Deep Yoga Wellness 500-hour Yoga Alliance RYT-500 teacher training is a 14 days residential program in Tapovan, Rishikesh, on the western bank of the Ganges. Cohorts of twenty to thirty students, taught by Sudhanshu Badoni with visiting faculty for anatomy and Sanskrit modules. Tuition $799, all-inclusive accommodation and meals, certified by Yoga Alliance.
- Duration
- 14 days residential
- Certification
- Yoga Alliance accredited 100-hour Certificate of Completion from Deep Yoga Wellness — a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS-200). Counts as 100 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) for already-certified RYTs, and lays a structured foundation for students who later complete the 200-hour to earn RYT-200.
- Styles
- Hatha · Vinyasa · Ashtanga
- Location
- Tapovan, Rishikesh, India
- Fees
- $799 shared / $899 private
- Next dates
- July 6, 2026
Accreditation
Yoga Alliance
Certification
Yoga Alliance accredited 100-hour Certificate of Completion from Deep Yoga Wellness — a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS-200). Counts as 100 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) for already-certified RYTs, and lays a structured foundation for students who later complete the 200-hour to earn RYT-200.
Duration
14 days
Cohort size
20–30 students
Lead teacher
Sudhanshu Badoni
Next batch
July 6, 2026
The 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Deep Yoga Wellness is the shortest serious entry into the lineage. Fourteen days, fully residential, taught on the same Tapovan shala as our 200-hour program — by the same faculty, with the same curriculum standards, just compressed to the essentials.
It exists for two kinds of student. The first is a committed practitioner who wants to test a residential YTT before committing to a full month. The second is an already-certified RYT-200 who wants 100 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education in a single immersion — refresh the foundation, sharpen the teaching voice, sit with a deeper pranayama practice than urban classes allow.
You will train at sunrise. You will eat sattvic vegetarian meals prepared from seasonal produce in the school kitchen. You will study Patanjali, learn the bones of intelligent sequencing, and practice teaching short sequences to peers under faculty observation. Two weeks is not a substitute for 200 hours — but it is enough time to know whether this path is yours.
ELIGIBILITY
Who this is for
Minimum 3 months of regular yoga practice. No prior teaching experience or certification required. Suitable for committed practitioners, RYT-200s seeking continuing-education hours, and students who want to test a residential YTT before committing to the full 200-hour.
CURRICULUM
What you will study
- 01Foundational asana practice and alignment (40 hours) — Hatha and Vinyasa, classical sequencing, primary postures
- 02Pranayama and meditation (15 hours) — Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, Kapalabhati basics, seated meditation practice
- 03Yoga philosophy introduction (15 hours) — Yoga Sutras Pada I, the eight limbs, the foundational ethical framework
- 04Functional anatomy for yoga teachers (10 hours) — Musculoskeletal basics, common contraindications, modification principles
- 05Teaching methodology fundamentals (10 hours) — Sequencing logic, basic cueing, voice and presence, reading a room
- 06Practicum (10 hours) — Practice teaching short sequences (5–15 minutes) with faculty observation and immediate feedback
- 07Mantra and kirtan — Evening satsang sessions led by Sudhanshu Badoni
- 08Karma yoga — Brief community service practice integrated into the program
CERTIFICATION
What you earn
Yoga Alliance accredited 100-hour Certificate of Completion from Deep Yoga Wellness — a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS-200). Counts as 100 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) for already-certified RYTs, and lays a structured foundation for students who later complete the 200-hour to earn RYT-200.
AFTER THE TRAINING
What comes after your 100-hour
The pathway is the same one Yoga Alliance recognises worldwide: complete your 200-hour and register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance — a credential recognised in over 100 countries. When you are ready, continue to the 300-hour and register as an RYT-500, the highest individual teaching credential. Registration with Yoga Alliance is a separate ongoing cost (around $50 to register, then roughly $65–$75 a year to renew) — worth knowing as you plan.
These are paths, not promises. Where the certification takes you depends on the work you put in after you leave Rishikesh.
1,200+
certified teachers worldwide have trained in the Deep Yoga lineage. You join a real, growing community of graduates.
Teach studio & community classes
Register as an RYT and you can teach group classes at studios, gyms, community centres, or independently — the most common first step graduates take.
Lead retreats & workshops
Many graduates go on to host their own retreats and themed workshops, building a teaching practice around a niche they care about.
Teach online
A recognised certification makes it credible to build an online class library, membership, or one-to-one practice that reaches students anywhere.
Continue to advanced training
Progress to the 300-hour for RYT-500 — the highest individual Yoga Alliance credential and the baseline for leading teacher trainings and yoga-therapy pathways.
Taught by
Sudhanshu Badoni, Main Teacher · Lead Faculty
Sudhanshu Badoni leads every cohort at Deep Yoga Wellness. He runs the YogaAsana YouTube channel where he publishes pranayama tutorials, philosophy talks, and dispatches from the riverside shala in Tapovan. His teaching weaves classical Hatha alignment with the breath disciplines that shape every Deep Yoga cohort's morning practice.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Your daily rhythm
Watch the morning practice
From the YogaAsana channel — Sudhanshu's video catalogue, 4,000+ subscribers.
INVESTMENT
Tuition & accommodation
Shared accommodation
Most chosenTwo-person room with shared bath
$799
USD · all-inclusive
Private accommodation
Single room with private bath
$899
USD · all-inclusive
To reserve a seat
$200 USD deposit holds your spot. Balance paid on arrival in cash or by bank transfer. The deposit is non-refundable but transferable between cohorts within twelve months.
Included
- ✓14 nights shared accommodation (private upgrade available)
- ✓Three vegetarian meals daily + chai and filtered water
- ✓All course materials, manuals, and texts
- ✓Yoga Alliance accredited 100-hour Certificate of Completion (also valid as 100 hours of YACEP for certified RYTs)
- ✓One weekend excursion (Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or temple visit)
- ✓Airport pickup from Dehradun (DED) airport
- ✓Yoga mat, blocks, and strap for use during training
- ✓Wi-Fi access in common areas
Not included
- —International flights
- —Travel insurance (required)
- —Personal expenses and laundry
- —Private room upgrade ($100 additional for 14 nights)
- —Indian visa fees
WHY DEEP YOGA
Six things every student notices in week one
A real teacher, named
Sudhanshu Badoni leads every cohort personally — not a rotation of strangers. His teaching is on YouTube (4,000+ subscribers); you can verify his pedagogy before you arrive.
Twenty to thirty in a cohort
Small enough that the faculty knows your alignment tendencies and your name by day three. Large enough to form the sangha you keep for years.
Lineage you can name
Curriculum traces explicitly to Adi Shankaracharya, Vivekananda, Sivananda, Satyananda, and Swami Rama — see /gurus for the full lineage.
Sattvic vegetarian kitchen
Three meals a day prepared in the shala kitchen from seasonal local produce. Vegan, gluten-free, and allergy accommodations on request.
On the western bank of the Ganges
The shala sits in Tapovan, Rishikesh — quiet enough for sunrise pranayama, walking distance to Ram Jhula bridge, the Ganga aarti, and the morning chai stalls.
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UPCOMING DATES
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ALL 2026 DATES
July 6, 2026
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Accommodation & meals
Your stay & meals are included
Your fee includes your stay and meals on campus — so you can arrive, settle in, and give the practice your full attention. Comfortable rooms, attached bathrooms, and a sattvic vegetarian kitchen, all a short walk from the Ganges in Tapovan, Rishikesh.
Private & shared rooms
Clean, comfortable rooms with attached bathrooms and hot water — choose private or twin-shared occupancy.
Three sattvic meals a day
Fresh, vegetarian, locally sourced food from our own kitchen — light, nourishing and yogic.
Everything within the campus
Wi-Fi, filtered drinking water, laundry and 24/7 support — all a short walk from the Ganges in Tapovan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 100-Hour program Yoga Alliance certified?
Yes. The curriculum is Yoga Alliance accredited and the certificate is issued by Deep Yoga Wellness, a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS-200). For already-certified RYT-200 or RYT-500 teachers, the 100 hours count as Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP). For new students, the program is a structured foundation that lays the groundwork for completing the full 200-hour RYT-200 certification later.
Will the 100-Hour qualify me to teach professionally?
On its own, no — Yoga Alliance requires a full 200-hour completion to register as RYT-200. The 100-Hour is either (a) a foundation toward your future 200-hour, or (b) continuing education for an already-certified teacher. If your goal is to start teaching in studios as soon as possible, the 200-hour is the right starting point.
Can I count the 100-Hour toward a future 200-Hour at Deep Yoga?
Yes. If you return within 24 months to complete a Deep Yoga Wellness 200-hour cohort, the 100 hours apply as credit and the remaining 100 hours are charged at a prorated rate. This is the most common path for students who want to test the school before committing to the full program.
How does the 100-Hour daily rhythm differ from the 200-Hour?
The architecture is the same — 5:30 AM wake bell, two asana sessions, philosophy block, methodology workshop, evening satsang — but the academic load is lighter and the practicum is shorter. The 200-hour includes filmed teaching, deeper anatomy, longer philosophy texts, and Karma yoga; the 100-hour focuses on the foundational versions of each.
Can I come alone as a solo traveler?
Absolutely. Most of our students arrive solo. Even at 14 days the cohort coheres quickly — by day three you will have a sangha of new friends from around the world who understand exactly what you are working through.
Is Rishikesh safe for solo female travellers?
Yes. Rishikesh is one of the safest destinations in India for solo travellers, and many of our students are women travelling alone. Our campus is residential and staffed, Tapovan is a quiet temple neighbourhood, and the cohort becomes a built-in support network within days.
Which visa do I need, and when should I arrive?
Most international students enter India on a Tourist Visa — our visa eligibility checker covers 60+ countries at /tools/visa-eligibility-checker. Arrive one day before the course start; the course ends in the afternoon of the last day. Airport pickup from Dehradun (DED, Jolly Grant) is included on request — share your flight details at booking.
What is your refund policy?
The deposit is non-refundable. More than 60 days before the start date, the balance is refundable minus a small admin fee (₹5,000–10,000). Between 30 and 60 days, 50% of the total fee is refundable. Less than 30 days before, or a no-show, is non-refundable.
Find us
Where you'll train — Tapovan, Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192
India
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