Yoga Alliance Registered School

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh — Zero to RYT-500 in 8 Weeks

This is our most immersive, life-changing program. The 500-hour YTT is an all-in-one "zero-to-master" journey that takes you from an absolute beginner to a certified RYT-500 master teacher in one go.

The programme runs for 8 continuous weeks: Month 1 is the complete 200-hour foundation (25 days covering Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, pranayama, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology), and Month 2 is the 300-hour advanced training (28 days covering advanced sequencing, biomechanics, kinesiology, meditation, and the business of yoga). You flow directly from one into the other without a break.

This course is perfect for students who are serious about transformation and want to become a confident, expert-level teacher in a single, immersive trip.

Training Overview

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training — Course at a Glance

The most comprehensive programme at DivinePath: 200h (Month 1) + 300h (Month 2) = RYT 500 in one trip. All fees are fully all-inclusive.

8 Weeks (53 Days)

Month 1: 200h | Month 2: 300h

1st of every month, year-round

$2,150 – $2,550

All-Inclusive for 8 Full Weeks

Shared $2,150 | Private $2,550

Yoga Alliance RYT 500

Highest Teaching Designation

No prior certificate required

Max 15 Students

Small Batch, Personal Mentoring

Beginner to Advanced progression

Multi-Style Complete

Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa & More

Foundation + Advanced sequencing

Rishikesh, India

Lakshman Jhula Road, Uttarakhand

The Yoga Capital of the World

 3 Sattvic meals/day   |    Private/shared rooms   |    Weekend excursions   |    +91-8868043473

500 Hours Yoga TTC

Course Details

Duration: 8 Week
Language: English
Private/Shared Accommodation
Satvik Meals
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Certification: Yoga Alliance
Style: Multi Style
Weekly Excursion
Course Materials
500 Hours Yoga TTC

Why an 8-Week "Zero-to-Master" Immersion in Rishikesh?

You can learn yoga anywhere, but you can only immerse yourself in it in Rishikesh. For a "zero-to-master" 8-week program, your environment is everything. This isn't a short course; it's a life transformation.

Being in the "Yoga Capital" for two months allows you to be fully removed from daily distractions. You will be surrounded by thousands of other students, monks, and seekers all on the same path. This immersive environment is the key to going from an absolute beginner to a confident, RYT-500 master teacher in a single, focused journey.

For 8 weeks you live, eat, breathe, and teach yoga in the same city where the practice was born. Tuesday evenings at Triveni Ghat for the Ganga Aarti, Saturday sunrise treks to Kunjapuri Temple, and daily meditation by the river — these are not add-ons, they are part of the curriculum. By the end of month two, Rishikesh does not feel like a place you visited. It feels like a place that changed you.

500 Hours Yoga TTC

Course Dates & Fees (RYT 500)

Course Date Shared Fee Private Fee Action
1 Dec, 2025 - 28 Jan, 2026 USD 2200   2600 USD 2600   2800 Register
1 Jan, 2026 - 28 Feb, 2026 USD 2200   2600 USD 2600   2800 Register
1 Feb, 2026 - 28 Mar, 2026 USD 2200   2600 USD 2600   2800 Register
1 Mar, 2026 - 28 Apr, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Apr, 2026 - 28 May, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 May, 2026 - 28 Jun, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Jun, 2026 - 28 Jul, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Jul, 2026 - 28 Aug, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Aug, 2026 - 28 Sep, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Sep, 2026 - 28 Oct, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Oct, 2026 - 28 Nov, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Nov, 2026 - 28 Dec, 2026 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
1 Dec, 2026 - 28 Jan, 2027 Early BirdUSD 2150   2600 Early BirdUSD 2550   2800 Register
500 Hours Yoga TTC

Our Advanced 500-Hour RYT Curriculum (300+200)

A Typical Day (500-Hour Schedule)


06:00 AM

Wakeup


07:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Pranayama/Meditation


08:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Asana


10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Breakfast


11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Alignment


12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Teaching Methodology


01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch


02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Break or Self-study


03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Asana


05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Anatomy


06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Philosophy


07:30 PM

Dinner

Curriculum — Month 1 (200h) + Month 2 (300h)


Your first four weeks are a complete 200-hour foundation. You'll build your practice from the ground up, focusing on core asanas, alignment, and philosophy. Topics include:

  • Hatha and Vinyasa Asana Clinics
  • Pranayama & Meditation for Beginners
  • Introduction to Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Sutras)
  • Functional Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
  • Teaching Methodology & Class Sequencing

After building your foundation, you'll flow directly into your advanced training. You will go deeper, mastering more complex subjects:

  • Module 1: Advanced Ashtanga Vinyasa Sequencing — theme-based class design, educational theory, verbal instruction, pose analysis, and train-the-trainer preparation
  • Module 2: Anatomy, Alignment & Business — skeletal variation, biomechanics, kinesiology, tension vs compression, props, mindfulness meditation, pranayama, five-element theory, and the business of yoga
500 Hours Yoga TTC

Why Choose an Integrated 500-Hour Program?

You have two choices on your yoga journey: a 200-hour course, or this complete 500-hour program. Here is the advantage of this "zero-to-master" path:

  • A Seamless, Deeper Journey: Instead of stopping at the 200-hour level (the "what") and coming back a year later, you flow directly into the 300-hour advanced module (the "why" and "how"). This creates an unbroken, immersive learning experience.
  • Become an Expert in One Trip: This 8-week immersion is the most efficient way to become a yoga expert. You will be fully focused, allowing you to master advanced poses, philosophy, and teaching in a way that is not possible in a shorter course.
  • A Complete Transformation: This programme gives you real teaching skills, but it also transforms how you see yourself. Living the yogic lifestyle for 8 full weeks creates a depth of understanding that shorter courses cannot match. You graduate as an RYT-500 — the highest Yoga Alliance certification available — recognised worldwide.
Yoga Alliance RYT 500 certificate from DivinePath Yoga School

Your RYT-500 Yoga Alliance Certification

This is a "zero-to-master" program; no prior experience or 200-hour certificate is required. We only ask that you come with an open mind, a strong motivation to learn, and a passion for yoga.

This 8-week course is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance. At the end of the program, you will graduate with your 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. You can use this single certificate to register directly with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-500, the highest and most respected certification for a yoga teacher.

DivinePath is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200, 300, and 500) with Yoga Alliance. The RYT-500 credential is the highest teaching designation available — studios, retreat centres, and corporate wellness programmes worldwide specifically seek RYT-500 teachers for advanced classes and teacher training roles. Our graduates currently teach in over 30 countries including the UK, Germany, Australia, UAE, and the US.

Real Experiences

Student Testimonials

what our past graduates have to say about their complete 500-hour transformation.

Bogna from Australia, yoga student
"I had my RYT-200 for three years, but this course took my teaching to a new level. The module on advanced sequencing (Module 1) and the business of yoga (Module 5) gave me the confidence to finally quit my job and lead my own retreats."

– Lulu K., RYT-500 (USA)

sonia from Australia, yoga student
"The hands-on adjustment clinic (Module 4) was worth the entire price. I learned more about real-world teaching in that one week than in my entire 200-hour course. The philosophy deep-dives with Jaggi Ji were incredible. Highly recommend."

– Zofia, RYT-500 (UK)

Divine Path Retreat

Meet Your E-RYT 500 Lead Trainers

An advanced course is only as good as its teachers. Our 500-hour faculty are not just instructors; they are senior teachers and mentors, all holding the E-RYT 500 designation, to guide you in this master-level training.

Yogi Rajesh Ji

Lead Trainer: Advanced Sequencing & Asana

An E-RYT 500, Rajesh is a master of alignment. He guides you through your foundational 200-hour module, building your practice safely from the ground up. In the advanced module, he will help you master complex poses with patience and precision.

Jagjeet Singh Ji

Lead Trainer: Advanced Philosophy & Meditation

Jaggi Ji (E-RYT 500) makes philosophy accessible for everyone. He introduces you to the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita in a way that is simple, clear, and easy to understand. He also leads your pranayama and meditation sessions.

Yogi Naveen Ji

Lead Trainer: Advanced Anatomy & Alignment

With a Master's Degree in Yoga Science, Naveen (E-RYT 500) makes anatomy fascinating, not intimidating. He teaches you the fundamentals of biomechanics and runs the hands-on adjustment clinics, ensuring you learn to practice and teach safely.

Peaceful

Accommodation & Campus

At DivinePath Yoga School, we believe in that a peaceful and comfortable environment is essential for a successful yoga journey. Our accommodations are thoughtfully designed to help our students reduce stress, relax, and rejuvenate. Those who have joined the 500 hours Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh will get a room equipped with the necessary amenities, including, cozy beds, ample storage, wifi, and a bathroom with free hot water. Anyone who will join our advanced yoga teacher training course at DivinePath Yoga School will get to stay in our beautiful institute near the sacred and holy Ganges River. Our mission is to provide an ideal and convenient place for our students where they can interact with their fellow yogis and experience the advanced facilities. We also provide spacious yoga halls for practice, serene study areas for self-reflection, and common areas where you can connect with like-minded yogis who have joined different training courses at our institute. You can also choose between a private or shared room whichever fits your budget at our 500-Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh. Our students can immerse themselves in our thoughtfully furnished accommodations where you can relax and rejuvenate, making your stay both transformative and comfortable.

Timings Facilities Room Facilities
Check-in
10:00 AM
Check-out
12:00 PM
  • Yoga studio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry
  • Swimming pool
  • Garden
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Double bed
  • Twin beds
Wellness

Sattvic Meals During the Training

Course Policies & Code of Conduct

Prerequisites

A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures and asana classes.

Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco, drugs and nudity are prohibited during the course as they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the school rules may be dismissed from the course.

Rules for Students:

Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the school. If you are having a fast any day, you have to inform the kitchen manager for avoiding food waste. Always make discipline, respect teachers and follow all rules. Always be on the time, you are late means will not be permitted to join the class.

Clear your books of account before departure from DivinePath Yoga School. Before departure return your books, maps or any goods which you borrowed. DivinePath Yoga School provides accommodation for a student who joins the yoga course. So any friends or relatives will not be included in accommodation however they can stay in school by renting another room. The student has to be present in all scheduled program of DivinePath Yoga School.

Refund Policy

An advance of course fees will not be refundable, only in the case of emergency students can join us on other schedules.

If a student cancels the course after joining it, we accept cancellation but course fees will not be refunded in cancellation. There is no charge of course cancellation.


By booking this course, you confirm that you have read and agree to our full Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy.

Ready to Start Your 500-Hour Journey?

Committing to an 8-week program is a big decision, and it's one that will change your life. This is not just a course—it's an investment in a new beginning. It's the most efficient and immersive way to go from a passionate beginner to a confident, certified master teacher.

If you are ready to take that step, we are ready to guide you. Apply today to reserve your spot, or send us a message on WhatsApp with any questions.

Our Rishikesh Location

Experience yoga at the foothills of the Himalayas.

Tapovan, Rishikesh

Upper Canal Road, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Sakalana, Uttarakhand 249192

Get Directions
Faq's

Frequently Asked Questions

Your most common questions about this "Zero-to-Master" journey.

No, this course is perfect for beginners! It is a "zero-to-master" program.

At DivinePath, the course runs in two phases: Month 1 (25 days) is the complete 200-hour foundation covering Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, pranayama, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology. Month 2 (28 days) is the 300-hour advanced training covering advanced sequencing, biomechanics, kinesiology, meditation, and the business of yoga. You are fully prepared for Month 2 after completing Month 1. We cap batches at 15 students so every person gets individual attention.

At DivinePath, doing 500 hours in one trip saves you both time and money compared to doing 200h and 300h separately. The all-inclusive 8-week fee ($2,150 shared / $2,550 private) is significantly less than booking both courses individually. More importantly, the learning is seamless — you build momentum through Month 1 and carry it directly into advanced work in Month 2 without losing focus. Our graduates consistently say the second month was transformative precisely because there was no gap.

Yes. After you graduate from this 8-week program, you will receive one single certificate: the 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from our school.

Because we are a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, you can use this one certificate to register yourself as an RYT-500, which is the highest international (master) level for a yoga teacher.

At DivinePath, the 500-hour programme costs $2,150 USD (shared cottage) or $2,550 USD (private cottage) for the entire 8-week stay. This covers: full tuition for both 200-hour and 300-hour modules, accommodation for 53 days, three sattvic vegetarian meals per day, all course books and manuals, weekend excursions (Ganga Aarti, Kunjapuri trek, waterfall hikes, temple visits), and your Yoga Alliance RYT-500 certification. The only things not included are your flights and visa.

Reviewed & Fact-Checked By

Yogi Naveen Ji

Certified Yoga Teacher & Alignment Expert, DivinePath Yoga School


View Profile