100-hour YTT
- 12 days
- Part 1 of RYT 200
- Sattvic meals
- Shared or private room
Tapovan, Rishikesh
Updated: September 2026 · Reviewed by Yogi Naveen Ji
What does Divinepath offer in Rishikesh?
Divinepath runs 100, 200, 300 and 500-hour yoga teacher training in Tapovan, Rishikesh, a short walk from the Ganga. Batches start every month. Fees are all-inclusive — room, three sattvic meals, materials, weekend excursions and Dehradun airport pickup — from $800 for the 12-day 100-hour and $950 for the 25-day 200-hour. Every batch is capped at 15 students. Yin, Aerial, and Prenatal short courses share the same campus; we do not run a Kundalini TTC.
Live fees sit on each course page — if this hub disagrees, the course page wins. Meet the Rishikesh teachers · trip budget: YTT cost breakdown
Quotable campus facts for fees, batch size, and Yoga Alliance. Live prices sit on each course card and the Rishikesh cost guide.
| School | Divinepath Yoga School & Retreat — Rishikesh campus |
|---|---|
| Address | Upper Canal Road, Laxman Jhula, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192 |
| Founded (this campus programme) | 2021 |
| Trained so far | 400+ graduates from 45+ countries (all campuses) |
| Yoga Alliance | RYS School ID 457520 · public profile |
| Courses | 100h (12 days, from $800) · 200h (25 days, from $950) · 300h (28 days, from $1,250) · 500h (8 weeks, from $2,250) · Yin 7 days from $400 · Aerial 7 days from $399 · Prenatal 85h from $899 |
| Group size | Maximum 15 students |
| Included | Room, 3 sattvic meals, materials, excursions, Dehradun pickup |
| Not included | Flights, visa, insurance, laundry |
| Batches | Monthly; 200h runs 1st–25th · live dates |
| Nearest airport | Dehradun Jolly Grant (DED), ~20 km / 35–45 min |
| Lead teachers | Yogi Rajesh Ji, Jagjeet Singh (Jaggi) Ji, Yogi Naveen Ji |
| Styles | Multi-style Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa (no Kundalini TTC) |
Our campus sits in Tapovan on Lakshman Jhula Road, about a 10–15 minute walk from Laxman Jhula and roughly 20 km (35–45 minutes) from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Mornings typically start with kriya and asana; weekends include scheduled outings such as Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti, Neer Garh waterfall, and temple visits in the Tapovan area. Those trips are part of the published programme for YTT batches — not optional tourist add-ons we invent in marketing copy. For airports, trains, and pickup, see How to reach Rishikesh; for rooms and meals, Rishikesh accommodation.
Shared-room from-prices. Private rooms cost more. The course page is the live fee if anything here disagrees.
These are separate products from the 100–500 hour YTT path — own syllabus, own fee, own page. Sound Healing runs at the Goa campus, not here.
Singing bowls and sound baths are a Goa course: Sound Healing TTC in Arambol, from $262.
The 100–500 hour YTT path at this campus is multi-style Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa, with pranayama, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching practicum. That is the core product people mean by “yoga teacher training Rishikesh” here.
Separate short courses on the same Tapovan campus: Yin Yoga TTC, Aerial Yoga TTC, and Prenatal & Postnatal TTC. Singing-bowl Sound Healing runs in Goa, not Rishikesh.
Kundalini: We do not run a Kundalini yoga teacher training course. Breathwork and meditation appear inside the multi-style YTT timetable; that is not a Kundalini certification. If you need a dedicated Kundalini TTC, choose a school that publishes one.
Better to decide before the deposit. Honest mismatches save a wasted flight.
If none of that is you, start with the course fees and the cost breakdown.
Rishikesh has a lot of yoga schools. Students who pick this campus usually mention the same four things:
Most schools in Rishikesh lean either fully traditional or fully studio-modern. We mix both because that is how our graduates actually teach afterwards. In a typical week you might do classical Hatha alignment in the morning, an alignment-based Vinyasa after lunch, and a quieter restorative session in the evening. Weekends go off campus — Neer Garh, temples in Tapovan, or sunrise by the river. The hall matters; so does what you do outside it. The 25-day shape of the 200-hour is in our Rishikesh YTT week-by-week guide.
What you will learn
A typical 200-hour month: asana, teaching practice, workshops, and the weekend outings.
Classical alignment, anatomy, teaching methodology, and daily meditation by the Ganga.
Ayurveda self-care rituals, Sanskrit chanting circles, and Himalayan herbal remedies.
Teach twice a week with one-on-one mentoring and constructive feedback sessions.
Sunrise visit to Surkanda Mata Temple, Ganga River yoga sessions, and the sacred Ganga Aarti ceremony.
200, 300 and 500-hour graduates can register as RYT at that level. The 100-hour is a foundation certificate, not a standalone RYT.
We do not rank ourselves against every school in town. Since 2021, 400+ people from 45+ countries have trained with us across all campuses (Rishikesh, Goa, and Bali). The notes that keep coming back are small groups, daily practice by the Ganga, and time with the teachers — not a slogan.
One thing that keeps coming up is how people leave able to teach a class, not just pass an exam. Daily practice, a 15-student cap, and mentoring from Rajesh Ji, Jaggi Ji, and Naveen Ji — that is what they name. Some graduates now run studios in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
After class, free time is usually nearby: Laxman Jhula and the walkable shops of Tapovan, chai stands along Lakshman Jhula Road, and the Ganga banks a short walk downhill. Scheduled YTT weekends include Triveni Ghat for evening aarti and short hikes such as Neer Garh — times and inclusions are on the course page you book, not invented here. If you want beach weather and a Goa campus instead, compare Goa vs Rishikesh or the three-campus guide Rishikesh vs Goa vs Bali.
YTT packages on this campus are all-inclusive. You come for the practice; the room and meals are already in the price.
If a course page and this hub disagree, the course page wins. Full trip maths: Rishikesh YTT cost breakdown.
Fees on this hub are all-inclusive: tuition, room, three meals a day, materials, and the listed excursions. The 200-hour starts at $950 shared. Short courses start at $399. Indian residents on the 200-hour can pay Rs 40,000 (shared) or Rs 50,000 (private). If a course page and this hub disagree, the course page wins. Flights and visa are extra.
For a full breakdown, use the course cards above. The number on the site is the package price — not a tuition-only teaser.
If you are choosing between towns, read the Goa vs Rishikesh guide. For weather, pilgrimage crowds, and which campus matches your dates, see best time for yoga teacher training.
When you finish the 200-hour, 300-hour, or 500-hour, you receive the Yoga Alliance RYT-pathway certificate for that level — the credential most studios ask for. 200-hour graduates can register as RYT 200, 300-hour as RYT 300, and 500-hour as RYT 500. The 100-hour is a foundation certificate (Part 1 of RYT 200), not a standalone RYT.
Divinepath is listed as a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (School ID 457520). Verify on yogaalliance.org. Not sure which length fits? The 200-hour is the usual first teaching certificate. The 300-hour is for people who already hold a 200-hour. The 500-hour is both blocks in one stay. Compare the same levels across campuses on the 200-hour hub, 300-hour hub, and 500-hour hub. Dates and the live fee sit on the Rishikesh course page you book.
Groups are capped at 15, so popular months fill a few months ahead. After a deposit, you get a pre-arrival note covering visa, packing, pickup from Dehradun (DED) or Delhi (DEL), and the first week. Use the Rishikesh YTT packing list if you are already packing. Refunds: 30+ days before start = 100% of fees paid; under 30 days = not refundable; one free date change up to 7 days before. Full refund rules.
Rooms are shared or private. Photos of the campus are on this page; WhatsApp +91-8868043473 if you want a walkthrough video. Book 6 months or more ahead and the early-bird rate is an extra 5% off that batch.
Watch a filmed walk-through of Divinepath Yoga School & Retreat in Rishikesh — shared and private rooms, ensuite bathrooms, balconies, and the yoga shala. This is our Tapovan campus, not stock footage.
Two clips from this campus: a programme highlight, and the Kunjapuri sunrise walk that sits in the YTT weekend schedule.
A 200-hour graduate talking about the Rishikesh training. Watch on YouTube.
“I had been on three trainings before, but at Divinepath I truly found my voice as a teacher. Teaching on the banks of the Ganga, I felt anchored and fearless. The curriculum was comprehensive and the teachers genuinely care about each student.”
Sarah Mitchell
200h Graduate • United Kingdom • November 2025
“The mix of traditional chants, Ayurvedic cooking lessons, and a genuine local vibe made Divinepath authentic. I did not just get certified — I came home to myself. The Rishikesh setting is simply magical for deep practice.”
Marco Rossi
200h Graduate • Italy • September 2025
“As a solo female traveler, safety was my biggest concern. Divinepath handled everything — airport pickup, secure campus, and a supportive community from day one. The 300-hour advanced training gave me skills I use every single day.”
Priya Sharma
300h Graduate • India • October 2025
Lead faculty for this Tapovan campus: Yogi Rajesh Ji (Hatha & alignment), Jagjeet Singh Ji (philosophy & meditation), and Yogi Naveen Ji (Ashtanga & Vinyasa). Each bio below names their role; open their teacher pages for training background and social profiles.
Experience yoga at the foothills of the Himalayas.
Upper Canal Road, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Sakalana, Uttarakhand 249192
Get DirectionsSame school, three campuses. Use this as a first pass, then open the course page for the town you want.
| Feature | Rishikesh, India | Goa, India | Bali, Indonesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Traditional, spiritual immersion | Beach yoga, relaxed vibe | Tropical retreat, cultural experience |
| Setting | Himalayan foothills, Ganga River | Arambol, North Goa | Klungkung campus (Ubud area) |
| 200h Fee (USD) | from $950 shared | from $500 course / $699 dorm | from $1,450 shared (Klungkung) |
| Yoga Style Focus | Hatha, Ashtanga, alignment | Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin | Hatha, Vinyasa |
| Course Duration | 25 days (200h) | 22 days (200h) | 23 days (200h, Klungkung) |
| Best Season | Sep–Nov, Feb–May | Oct–Mar | Apr–Oct |
| Accommodation | School rooms, river view | Beach-front cottages | Villa-style rooms |
| Cultural Extras | Ganga Aarti, temple visits, waterfall hikes | Beach excursions, spice plantation tours | Temple visits, rice terrace walks |
| Certification | Yoga Alliance (RYT 200/300/500) | Yoga Alliance (RYT 200/300/500) | Yoga Alliance (RYT 200) |
Three-campus write-up: Rishikesh vs Goa vs Bali
Four Yoga Alliance RYT-pathway programmes at our Tapovan campus: 100-hour (12 days, from $800), 200-hour (25 days, from $950), 300-hour (28 days, from $1,250), and 500-hour (55 days, from $2,250). The same campus also runs Yin ($400 shared / $550 private), Aerial ($399 shared / $499 private), and Prenatal & Postnatal (from $899) as separate short courses. Sound Healing runs in Goa, not Rishikesh.
Live all-inclusive from-prices: 100-hour $800 shared / $900 private; 200-hour $950 shared / $1,300 private; 300-hour $1,250 shared / $1,350 private; 500-hour $2,250 shared / $2,650 private. Short courses: Yin from $400, Aerial from $399, Prenatal from $899. Fees include tuition, stay, three sattvic meals a day, materials, and local excursions. Flights and visa are extra. If a course page and this hub disagree, the course page wins.
100-hour is 12 days, 200-hour is 25 days, 300-hour is 28 days, and 500-hour is 55 days (the 200-hour month plus the 300-hour month in one stay). Yin and Aerial short courses are 7 days. Prenatal & Postnatal is an 85-hour specialised course. YTT batches start on the 1st or 2nd of each month.
Yes. Divinepath Yoga School & Retreat is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, School ID 457520. Use the Yoga Alliance strip on this page to open the public school profile and confirm the listing. Completing the 200-hour, 300-hour, or 500-hour YTT is the pathway to register as RYT 200, RYT 300, or RYT 500. The 100-hour is a foundation certificate (Part 1 of RYT 200), not a standalone RYT credential.
Tuition, shared or private room, three sattvic meals a day, course materials, weekend excursions, and the completion / RYT-pathway certificate for that level. Airport pickup details sit on the course page you book. Not included: flights and Indian visa.
Yes. The 200-hour does not require a prior teaching certificate. If you want a shorter first stay, the 100-hour is the 12-day foundation. The 300-hour is for people who already hold a 200-hour certificate. The 500-hour is the combined 200 plus 300 in one 55-day stay.
200-hour is the standard first teaching certificate (RYT 200). 300-hour is advanced training on top of an existing 200-hour (RYT 300). 500-hour is both blocks back-to-back in one stay (RYT 500). Compare the same levels across campuses on the 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour hubs, then book the Rishikesh course page for live dates.
Yes — those three short courses run at the same Tapovan campus, with their own syllabus and fee, not as electives inside the 200-hour. Yin from $400, Aerial from $399, Prenatal & Postnatal from $899. Singing-bowl Sound Healing is a Goa course, not Rishikesh.
YTT batches start on the 1st or 2nd of each month, year-round. We cap groups at 15 students. Short-course dates are confirmed when you enquire. Book the specific course page for the next intake.
Cancel 30 days or more before your start date for a 100% refund of all fees paid. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date are not refundable. You may move once to a later batch free of charge up to 7 days before your start date with a genuine reason. No-show without notice forfeits the booking. If Divinepath cancels a program, you may choose a full refund or a free reschedule within 12 months.
No. Divinepath does not run a Kundalini yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh. The YTT path is multi-style Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa. Breathwork and meditation appear in the timetable; that is not a Kundalini certification. Separate short courses here are Yin, Aerial, and Prenatal & Postnatal.
Ask for dates and a fee breakdown
Most people who write after a batch say the same thing: they wish they had come sooner. Teaching, a month away from work, or a reset — pick the length that matches that, then ask if those dates are open.
Pick 100h, 200h, 300h or 500h, choose a month, and send the enquiry form. Admissions replies within 24 hours with availability and the live fee. Book 6 months or more ahead and the early-bird rate is an extra 5% off that batch. No scripted pitch.
Yogi Naveen Ji
Ashtanga & Alignment Instructor, Divinepath Rishikesh
Fees and course facts on this hub are checked against the live Rishikesh course pages. Yoga Alliance registration is on the strip at the top of this page (School ID 457520). Profile: the Rishikesh teachers section above.