200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Twenty-four days, fully residential — train, eat, and sleep on one riverside campus in Tapovan, with food and accommodation included. Earn your Yoga Alliance RYT-200 on the banks of the Ganges, where the practice began.
In one paragraph
The Deep Yoga Wellness 200-hour Yoga Alliance RYT-200 teacher training is a 24 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 $1,299, all-inclusive accommodation and meals, certified by Yoga Alliance.
- Duration
- 24 days residential
- Certification
- Yoga Alliance RYT-200
- Styles
- Hatha · Vinyasa · Ashtanga
- Location
- Tapovan, Rishikesh, India
- Fees
- $1,299 shared / $1,499 private
- Next dates
- July 6, 2026
Accreditation
Yoga Alliance
Certification
Yoga Alliance RYT-200
Duration
24 days
Cohort size
20–30 students
Lead teacher
Sudhanshu Badoni
Next batch
July 6, 2026
The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Deep Yoga Wellness is not an accelerated certification mill. It is twenty-four days of total immersion in the practice, philosophy, anatomy, and pedagogy of yoga — designed to turn committed practitioners into confident, competent teachers.
You will train in our riverside shala in Tapovan, Rishikesh, where the morning mist rises from the Ganges and the Himalayan foothills frame every sunrise. Our cohorts run 20–30 students — small enough that your instructors know your name, your alignment tendencies, and the specific areas where your teaching voice needs to grow.
Everything is in one place. Your accommodation, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day, and the shala itself share a single riverside campus — so there is no daily commute between where you sleep, where you eat, and where you practise. Food and accommodation are included in one fee; you arrive, settle into one place, and give the next twenty-four days entirely to the practice.
The curriculum follows the Yoga Alliance 200-hour standards rigorously, covering asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath regulation), meditation, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, and practicum. But we go beyond the checklist: you will learn to sequence intelligently, to cue with precision, to read a room, and to hold space for students at every level.
IS THIS YOU?
Is this training right for you?
This training is for you if…
- You have roughly six months or more of regular practice and want to deepen your understanding of asana, philosophy, and breathwork.
- You want to teach professionally — or you simply want to deepen your own practice; both paths are welcome here.
- You can commit to a 24-day fully residential immersion, living by a 5:00 AM bell six days a week.
- You want a small, named-teacher cohort of 20–30 students led by Sudhanshu Badoni — not a 60-person certification factory.
This may not be the right fit if…
- You are looking for a one-week crash course or a weekend intensive — this is a full month of disciplined study.
- You want a luxury resort with spa amenities rather than an ashram-style riverside campus on the banks of the Ganges.
- You cannot step away from work and stay offline and residential for the duration of the training.
ELIGIBILITY
Who this is for
Minimum 6 months of regular yoga practice. No prior teaching experience required.
CURRICULUM
What you will study
- 01Asana practice and alignment (75 hours) — Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga traditions
- 02Pranayama and meditation (30 hours) — Classical breathing techniques and seated meditation
- 03Yoga philosophy and ethics (30 hours) — Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, eight limbs
- 04Anatomy and physiology (20 hours) — Musculoskeletal system, contraindications, modifications
- 05Teaching methodology (25 hours) — Sequencing, cueing, voice, classroom management
- 06Practicum and assessment (20 hours) — Practice teaching with peer and faculty feedback
- 07Mantra chanting and kirtan — Evening satsang sessions
- 08Karma yoga — Community service practice
CERTIFICATION
What you earn
Yoga Alliance RYT-200
AFTER THE TRAINING
What comes after your 200-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
$1,299
USD · all-inclusive
Private accommodation
Single room with private bath
$1,499
USD · all-inclusive
To reserve a seat
$250 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
- ✓24 nights shared accommodation (private upgrade available)
- ✓Three vegetarian meals daily + chai and filtered water
- ✓All course materials, manuals, and textbooks
- ✓Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification upon completion
- ✓Weekend excursions (waterfall hike, 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 ($300 additional)
- —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.
Honest claims, verified data
Reviews come live from Google — no curated quotes. Schema markup is real Course / FAQPage / Person; check the page source.
UPCOMING DATES
Choose your cohort
ALL 2026 DATES
July 6, 2026
to July 29, 2026
Open
August 3, 2026
to August 26, 2026
Open
September 7, 2026
to September 30, 2026
Open
October 5, 2026
to October 28, 2026
Open
November 2, 2026
to November 25, 2026
Open
December 7, 2026
to December 30, 2026
Open
January 4, 2027
to January 27, 2027
Open
February 1, 2027
to February 24, 2027
Open
March 1, 2027
to March 24, 2027
Open
April 5, 2027
to April 28, 2027
Open
May 3, 2027
to May 26, 2027
Open
June 7, 2027
to June 30, 2027
Open
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
How much does the 200-hour cost, and what is the deposit?
The 200-hour training is $1,299 with shared accommodation or $1,499 with a private room — both include all meals, course materials, and Yoga Alliance certification. A $250 non-refundable deposit secures your seat and the balance is due before arrival. There are no hidden tuition or accommodation add-ons.
Why is Deep Yoga $1,299 when some Rishikesh schools charge $2,000+ and others $700?
Because we charge for exactly what you get, with nothing hidden. Everything sits on one riverside campus in Tapovan, so there is no resort overhead and no daily commute baked into the price. Your lead teacher is named — Sudhanshu Badoni — and you can watch his teaching on the @yogasana YouTube channel before you ever arrive, rather than being assigned an anonymous rotation. Cohorts stay small at 20–30 students, food and accommodation are genuinely included in the one fee ($1,299 shared / $1,499 private), and the full price is shown right here on the page, not revealed on a separate payment screen. Schools at $700 usually cut class sizes, teacher quality, or what is actually included; schools at $2,000+ are often paying for a resort wrapper. We sit deliberately in between — premium teaching, transparent pricing.
What is included in the fee — and what isn't?
Included: 24 nights' accommodation on our riverside campus, three sattvic vegetarian meals a day with chai and filtered water, all course materials and textbooks, Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification, weekend excursions, airport pickup from Dehradun (DED), and mat/blocks/strap for use during training. Not included: international flights, travel insurance (required), Indian visa fees, personal expenses and laundry, and the private-room upgrade (+$300).
Do I need to be an advanced practitioner to join?
No. You need at least six months of regular practice and a genuine desire to deepen your understanding. We welcome practitioners of all levels — the training meets you where you are.
Is the certification internationally recognized?
Yes. Deep Yoga Wellness is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS-200, Yoga Alliance ID 329284). Upon completion, you can register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance, which is recognized in over 100 countries.
What style of yoga is taught?
The training is multi-style, covering Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga traditions. This gives you the breadth to teach various class formats and find your own teaching style.
What is your refund policy?
The $250 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. If a medical or family emergency forces you to leave mid-course, we offer a credit toward a future cohort.
Which visa do I need?
Most international students enter India on a Tourist Visa, which covers a yoga teacher training. Our visa eligibility checker walks through the procedure for 60+ countries — see /tools/visa-eligibility-checker.
When should I arrive and depart?
Arrive one day before the course start date; the course finishes in the afternoon of the last day, so book your departure for that evening or the next morning. Airport pickup from Dehradun (DED, Jolly Grant) is included — just share your flight details at booking and a driver will be waiting.
Can I come alone as a solo traveler?
Absolutely. Most of our students arrive solo. The cohort of 20–30 becomes your sangha (community) very quickly — by day three, you'll have a circle of new friends from around the world who understand exactly what you're going 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.
I'm vegan or have dietary needs — can you accommodate?
Yes. All meals are pure sattvic vegetarian, prepared fresh in the school kitchen from seasonal local produce, and easily adapted for vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary or medical needs. Please tell us in advance so the kitchen can prepare for you.
What should I pack?
Comfortable, modest yoga clothes, a towel, toiletries, a notebook and pens, a reusable water bottle, a shawl or light jacket for cool mornings, any medications you need, and a power adapter (India uses Type C, D, and M plugs at 230V). Mats, blocks, and straps are provided.
Are air-conditioned rooms available?
Yes — air-conditioned rooms are available on request, subject to availability and a small additional charge during the warmer summer months.
Find us
Where you'll train — Tapovan, Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192
India
Begin your becoming.
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours.