500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Tattvaa Yogashala in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, is an advanced yoga teacher training for people who want to study for 51 days in one place. It suits practitioners who are ready to commit to a long, immersive course and who want to train as yoga teachers in Rishikesh, a town long associated with yoga study.

What to Expect

The training runs for 51 consecutive days at Tattvaa Yogashala. That length gives the course room to unfold as a sustained stretch of study rather than a short intensive. The 500 hour level is the most extensive of the teacher trainings the school offers in Rishikesh, which also include 100, 200 and 300 hour courses.

The course is offered in more than one batch, so you can choose a start that fits your own plans. Each batch is the same 51-day programme.

The Setting

The training takes place at the yogashala in Rishikesh. Participants choose between two room arrangements: a shared room for two, or a private room. The shared option is the more economical of the two, and the private option suits those who prefer quiet and space across a long stay.

Before You Go

Places are requested through an application, so you apply for the batch you would like rather than simply registering. Because the course lasts almost seven weeks, it helps to plan your time away, travel to Rishikesh and arrival well in advance. If you are deciding between training levels, consider how much time you can give and what you have already studied, since the school offers shorter and intermediate trainings alongside this one.