Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India | 200 & 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course | Yoga Vini Ashram
Rishikesh ยท Yoga Alliance Certified ยท Since 2012
It is not just another yoga
teacher training program โ
it’s much more.
Traditional Hatha Yoga ยท Ayurveda ยท Spine-Based Approach
Yoga Vini is a certified Yoga and Ayurveda school in the heart of Rishikesh. Our unique, spine-centered approach makes ancient wisdom practical, deeply understood, and lasting โ for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
2012
Founded in Rishikesh
200/300h
RYT Certification
English
+ Japanese Support
$1,450
All-Inclusive Fee
A Day at Yoga Vini Ashram
Best Yoga School in RishikeshAbout Yoga Vini
A School Built on
Authentic Yogic Values
Yoga & Ayurveda School ยท Rishikesh, India
Yoga Vini โ More Than a Training Program
Founded in Rishikesh in 2012, Yoga Vini is a Yoga Alliance certified school offering RYT 200 & 300hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. Our aim is simple: to encourage people to seek peace and happiness within themselves using the ancient tools of yoga and Ayurveda.
Himalayan Ashram Setting
Set among birds, monkeys and the sounds of nature in Tapovan, Rishikesh โ just minutes from the sacred Ganges. The environment itself is part of the teaching.
Yoga Alliance RYS 200 & 300
Earn a globally recognized RYT certification valid for teaching anywhere in the world โ including Japan, Europe, and the Americas.
4-Week Ayurvedic Detox
Organic sattvic meals, fresh juices, homemade buttermilk โ every detail of the food program is designed to support deep transformation alongside your practice.
English & Japanese Instruction
All programs are taught in English with full Japanese language support. Yoga Vini has a deep connection with Japan โ Vini himself worked in Japan before his yoga journey.
Rituals
Ashram
Dome
Dhayana
Class
Rishikesh
Practice
Tradition
Our Upcoming Yoga
Teacher Training Courses
Immerse yourself in weeks of transformative learning and self-discovery
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Traditional Hatha Yoga ยท Yoga Alliance RYT 200
๐ฐFee$1,450 โ All inclusive
๐ Duration26 Days
๐IncludesAsana ยท Pranayama ยท Meditation ยท Anatomy ยท Philosophy ยท Teaching Methodology ยท Ayurveda
| 2026 Dates | Status |
|---|---|
| April 2nd โ 27th | Limited Seats |
| September 2nd โ 27th | Open |
| September 28th โ October 23rd | Open |
$1,450
USD ยท All-Inclusive300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Traditional Hatha Yoga + Ayurveda ยท RYT 500 (combined)
๐ฐFee$1,800 โ All inclusive
๐ Duration29 Days
โ ๏ธPrerequisiteOpen to Yoga Vini 200h graduates only
| 2026 Dates | Status |
|---|---|
| September 28th โ October 26th | Open |
$1,800
USD ยท All-Inclusive7-Day Yoga Retreat & Drop-in Classes
Short Stay Immersion ยท Rishikesh
๐ง7-Day RetreatYoga ยท Meditation ยท Pranayama ยท Ganga walks ยท Ayurvedic food ยท Ashram life
๐ฏDrop-in ClassesHatha Yoga, Pranayama, or Meditation โ single class bookings throughout the week
๐Who It’s ForComplete beginners to experienced practitioners โ perfect way to try Yoga Vini before TTC
๐ AvailabilityRunning continuously โ contact us for current schedule
Inquire
Contact for current ratesWhy Students Choose Us
Over Other Schools in Rishikesh
What makes us genuinely different
A Curriculum Found Nowhere Else in Rishikesh
Vini’s unique spine-based approach connects every asana, pranayama, and meditation to the spine โ making ancient practices deeply understood, not just memorized. Students say they transformed more in 26 days here than in years elsewhere.
Explore Our Approach โ
Vini Teaches Every Core Class โ Personally
Unlike larger schools where the founder rarely appears, Vini leads the core asana and philosophy sessions himself. Every student receives personal corrections and attention from the teacher who built this curriculum.
Meet Vini โ
True Ashram Life โ Not a Hotel Course
Set in Tapovan among birds, monkeys, and the sounds of the Himalayan foothills โ minutes from the sacred Ganga. The ashram environment is part of the teaching itself. Graduates consistently describe it as the most powerful part of their experience.
See the Ashram โ
Real Ayurveda โ With Qualified BAMS Doctors
Ayurveda is not a checkbox at Yoga Vini. Two qualified BAMS physicians contribute clinical Ayurveda sessions, panchakarma teachings, and lifestyle guidance. Organic sattvic meals, fresh juices, and homemade buttermilk are part of every day.
Our Approach to Ayurveda โ
English & Japanese โ Truly Bilingual Support
Yoga Vini has a deep, genuine connection with Japan โ Vini lived and worked there before founding the school. Japanese-language resources, coordination, and community support are built into the program. WhatsApp inquiries in Japanese are warmly welcome.
ๆฅๆฌ่ชใงใๅใๅใใ โ
Small Groups โ Every Student Seen & Heard
Yoga Vini intentionally keeps intake sizes small. You are never lost in a crowd. Teachers know your name, your practice, your challenges โ and your growth is genuinely tracked from your very first class to your final teaching assessment.
Apply for a Spot โReal Experiences from
Yoga Vini Graduates
Google ยท TripAdvisor ยท Facebook
The Spine as the
Foundation of Life
What makes Yoga Vini different from any other school
“Only the knowledge which makes sense to us will become part of our practice.”
โ Vini, Founder ยท Yoga Vini
Yoga Vini’s curriculum is built on a profound insight: the spine is the axis that connects your outermost physical body to your innermost being. By truly understanding the spine’s role, asana, pranayama and meditation stop being abstract exercises โ and start making intuitive sense.
This is why students often say they felt more transformation in 26 days at Yoga Vini than in years of practice elsewhere. The approach is scientific, yet deeply rooted in tradition โ and because it makes sense, it stays with you for life.
๐ฆด Spine-Based Asana
Every posture taught through the lens of spinal health and alignment โ from pelvis to crown.
๐จ Pranayama & Energy
Breathwork connected directly to the energetic spine โ making the practice vivid and real.
๐ง Anatomy & Physiology
Deep understanding of the body, energy and mind โ taught in a way that everyone can understand.
๐ฟ Ayurveda Integration
Daily Ayurvedic sattvic meals, lifestyle practices, and consultations with BAMS Ayurveda physicians.
๐ Yoga Philosophy
Philosophy classes that help you make better sense of life โ not just theory on a whiteboard.
๐ค Confident Teaching
Structured teaching practice sessions so you leave truly ready to teach โ not just certified.
Internationally Recognized
Yoga Alliance Certified School
RYS 200 ยท RYS 300 ยท Registered Yoga School
โ โ โ โ โ
* All certificates issued upon successful completion are Yoga Alliance registered and globally recognised.
A Day in the
Yoga Vini Ashram
What your 26-day training day looks like
Morning Meditation Walk to Ganga
Once a week, we walk in silence to the sacred Ganges at sunrise โ one of the most quietly transformative rituals of the training.
Pranayama & Asana Practice
Systematic, alignment-focused Hatha yoga sessions guided by Vini โ with personal attention for every student.
Ayurvedic Meals & Rest
Organic sattvic food โ homemade juices, fresh buttermilk, coconut, wholesome meals. Two meals + two snacks daily.
Philosophy, Anatomy & Ayurveda Lectures
Insightful lectures connecting ancient wisdom with modern life โ always relevant, always practical.
Teaching Practice & Group Feedback
Take turns leading your peers with structured feedback from senior instructors. Build real confidence to teach.
Evening Meditation & Kirtan
Close each day with mantra, meditation and ashram life โ surrounded by the sounds of the Himalayan jungle.
Morning Meditation Walk to Ganga
Each week begins with a silent sunrise walk to the sacred Ganges river. This weekly ritual is one of the most quietly transformative practices of the entire training โ a moment to step outside the ashram and reconnect with nature’s rhythm.
People Who Live
What They Teach
The Yoga Vini Instructor Team
Vini (Founder)
Lead Teacher ยท Yoga Philosophy ยท Asana
Vini’s yoga journey shifted profoundly after years working in Japan โ he left his corporate life to travel India, discover yogic consciousness, and found Yoga Vini Welfare Society in September 2012. His spine-based teaching concept helps students progress in 26 days more than many do in years. Warm, deeply knowledgeable, and always available to students.
Tina
Yoga Instructor ยท Student Coordinator
Tina discovered Yoga Vini as a student โ after 10 years in the fitness industry teaching pilates worldwide (Slovenia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan), she completed two Yoga Vini trainings and never left. Her passion for sharing the spine-based approach and her experience across cultures makes her an exceptional teacher and support for all students.
Mittra Rawat
Hatha Yoga ยท Classical Asana
With 12+ years of practice from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Institute (S-Vyasa) and the Sivananda tradition, Mittra teaches classical asana with a balance of strength and gentleness. His awareness-based approach, charisma, and humor have made his classes legendary among students worldwide.
Dr. Binu Paul
BAMS ยท Ayurveda Physician ยท Panchakarma
Dr. Binu Paul completed his BAMS degree from Parassinikadav Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala (2008) and his Yoga Teachers Training with the Sivananda training institute. Currently Hospital Superintendent and Consultant Physician at Tharavad Ayurveda Retreat, Kerala, he brings clinic-grade Ayurvedic expertise to the Yoga Vini program โ with a specialization in Panchakarma and lifestyle disease management through yoga and Ayurveda.
Dr. Priyanka Jose
BAMS ยท CCAP (Kottakkal) ยท Yoga & Panchakarma
Dr. Priyanka Jose completed her BAMS from Alvas Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri, Karnataka (2010) with high academic credentials, and holds a Certificate Course in Ayurvedic Psychiatry from Kottakkal Ayurveda College. She completed her MSc in Yoga and Panchakarma, and currently researches Parkinson’s disease management through yoga and Ayurveda at Tharavad Ayurveda Retreat, Kerala.
A Green & Peaceful Ashram
in the Heart of Rishikesh
Yoga Vini’s ashram sits in Tapovan, Rishikesh โ surrounded by lush forest, birds, monkeys, and the sounds of the Himalayan foothills. Just a short walk from the sacred Ganges river. Students consistently describe the environment itself as one of the most powerful parts of their transformation.
Getting here: Fly into Delhi then domestic flight to Dehradun Airport (1hr) or overnight train to Haridwar. We provide airport pickup and drop-off for all enrolled students.
๐ Santushti House, Tapovan ยท Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201
๐ง [email protected]
๐ฑ WhatsApp: +91 78951 98304
๐ ๆฅๆฌ่ชใตใคใ (Japanese)
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before Applying
Do I need yoga experience to join the 200-hour TTC?
+No previous yoga experience is required to join the 200-hour teacher training. The course is structured as Beginner to Intermediate โ Vini’s spine-based approach builds your foundation systematically from the very first class. Many Yoga Vini graduates had very little yoga background before arriving. The 300-hour program is open only to Yoga Vini 200h graduates.
Is there support for Japanese speakers?
+Yes โ all programs are offered in English with Japanese language support. Yoga Vini has a strong Japan connection. Vini himself worked in Japan before founding the school, and the school has an official Japanese website (india.yogavinirishikesh.com) and Japanese coordinator. Numerous Japanese students have successfully completed the course. WhatsApp inquiries in Japanese are welcome.
What is included in the $1,450 fee?
+The $1,450 fee for the 200-hour TTC is fully all-inclusive: ashram accommodation, 2 daily Ayurvedic meals + 2 snacks, all yoga and Ayurveda classes and workshops, and the Yoga Vini bag (2 uniforms, manual, notebook, neti pot + string, mala). Yoga Alliance certification fees are also included. Airport transfer is provided. You only need to budget for visa, flights, and personal spending.
What is the accommodation like?
+Students stay in the Yoga Vini ashram in Tapovan, Rishikesh โ a clean, peaceful environment surrounded by nature. The ashram is not luxury accommodation, but it is comfortable, well-maintained, and filled with an extraordinary community energy. Past students regularly describe ashram life as one of the deepest parts of the experience. Rooms are shared or private (please inquire for current options).
How do I use the certification back in my country?
+Yoga Alliance’s RYT 200 and RYT 500 credentials are globally recognized standards for yoga teachers โ accepted by studios, gyms, hotel spas, and wellness centers worldwide, including Japan. Completing the 200h course earns you RYT 200; completing both 200h + 300h earns RYT 500. Yoga Vini graduates have gone on to open studios, teach in Japan, Europe, Australia, and the Americas.
Is it safe to travel solo to Rishikesh?
+Rishikesh is one of India’s safest and most welcoming cities for international visitors, and the majority of Yoga Vini students arrive solo. The ashram is a secure, supportive environment with on-site staff. The community of fellow students that forms during the course is consistently one of the highlights graduates mention. WhatsApp +91 78951 98304 for any pre-arrival questions.
How is Yoga Vini different from the many other schools in Rishikesh?
+Several things make Yoga Vini genuinely distinct: (1) The unique spine-based curriculum developed by Vini โ not a generic syllabus. (2) Small, intimate group sizes where every student gets personal attention. (3) Vini himself teaches the core classes โ not junior teachers. (4) A genuine ashram lifestyle immersion, not just a hotel-based course. (5) Very strong Japanese community and support. (6) Graduates consistently say it’s more about life transformation than just certification.
Begin Your Journey
at Yoga Vini
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner โ the path is open. Next 200 Hour TTC: September 2nd, 2026 ยท Limited seats.