200 hours yoga teachers training

Retreat Highlights

• Why Train at Anantadrishti Yoga School?
• There are hundreds of yoga schools in Rishikesh, but only a handful offer the depth, authenticity, and personal attention that define a truly transformative teacher training experience. Here is what sets Anantadrishti apart.
• Small Exclusive Batches
• We limit each batch to a maximum of 20 students. This ensures you receive personal attention, individualized corrections in asana practice, and meaningful mentorship from our teachers throughout the entire 26-day program.
• Pranayama Mastery
• With over 40 dedicated hours of breathwork training, our pranayama curriculum surpasses any other school in Rishikesh. You will master Nadi Shodhana, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Surya Bhedana, Chandra Bhedana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, and advanced kumbhaka techniques.
• Deep Philosophy
• Study Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Vedanta, and select Upanishads with original Sanskrit verses and their authentic interpretations. Our philosophy classes go beyond surface-level teaching to give you a genuine understanding of yoga's intellectual and spiritual heritage.
• Sacred Setting in Tapovan
• Our yoga shala is located in Tapovan, Rishikesh -- just steps from the holy Ganges river and surrounded by the foothills of the Himalayas. The natural stillness of this sacred landscape supports deep meditation and inner transformation.
• 4.9/5 Google Rating
• With 127 verified Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, Anantadrishti Yoga is one of the highest-rated yoga schools in Rishikesh. We are a registered Yoga Alliance RYS 200 school, and our graduates teach confidently across the globe.
• Sacred Teaching
• Yoga Teaching as Sacred Sevā
• At Anantadrishti Yoga School, yoga is transmitted as a sacred responsibility, not merely a profession. Teaching yoga is understood as Sevā (selfless service) guided by awareness and compassion.
• सेवा परमो धर्मः
• Sevā paramo dharmaḥ
• Selfless service is the highest duty.
• योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्
• Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam
• Yoga is excellence in action.
• "Through disciplined practice and ethical living, teaching becomes an act of devotion offered for the welfare of all. This 200-hour program prepares you not just to instruct asanas, but to embody and transmit the complete yogic tradition with integrity and grace."
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• Yoga Capital of the World
• The Significance of Studying in Rishikesh
• Rishikesh has been the spiritual seat of yoga, meditation, and Satsang for thousands of years. Studying TTC in Rishikesh allows students to experience yoga within its original cultural, spiritual, and philosophical ecosystem.
• At Anantadrishti Yoga School in Rishikesh, learning is supported by the natural stillness of the Himalayas and the sanctity of the Ganga.
• देशे देशे गुरवो भवन्ति
• Deśe deśe guravo bhavanti
• True teachers arise where seekers are prepared.
• View of the Himalayas from Anantadrishti Yoga School in Rishikesh
• Vedic Tradition
• Sacred Fire Rituals (Havan)
• Havan is an essential Vedic discipline representing offering, purification, and transformation. These sacred fire ceremonies are integral to your TTC experience.
• यज्ञो वै विष्णुः
• Yajño vai viṣṇuḥ
• Yajña itself is the Divine.
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• Ganapati Havan
• Invoking Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and bless new beginnings at the start of your training.
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• Navadurga Havan
• Invoking all nine forms of Divine Mother Durga for strength, wisdom, and spiritual protection.
• The Nine Forms of Devi
• शैलपुत्री
• Shailaputri
• Daughter of Mountains
• ब्रह्मचारिणी
• Brahmacharini
• Devoted Student
• चंद्रघंटा
• Chandraghanta
• Moon Bell
• कूष्माण्डा
• Kushmanda
• Creator of Universe
• स्कन्दमाता
• Skandamata
• Mother of Skanda
• कात्यायनी
• Katyayani
• Warrior Goddess
• कालरात्रि
• Kalaratri
• Dark Night
• महागौरी
• Mahagauri
• Great White Goddess
• सिद्धिदात्री
• Siddhidatri
• Bestower of Perfection
• Subsequently, fourteen days of Havans dedicated to various Devatās are conducted throughout the course.
• यज्ञेन यज्ञमयजन्त देवाः
• Yajñena yajñam ayajanta devāḥ
• Through sacred offering, the Divine is worshipped.
• Daily Structure & Discipline
• A typical day in the ashram focused on Sadhana.
• 5:30 – 7:00 am Nitya Pūjā & Vedic Havan 🔥
• 7:00 – 9:00 am Prāṇāyāma Sādhana & Shadkarma
• 9:00 am Sattvic Breakfast 🥥
• 11:00 – 1:00 pm Hatha Yoga & Functional Anatomy
• 1:00 pm Lunch 🍲
• 2:30 – 4:00 pm Yoga Philosophy
• 4:00 – 4:45 pm Mantra Chanting 🕉️
• 5:30 – 6:00 pm Evening Pūjā
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Bhajan / Kīrtana / Meditation
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner 🍛
• 8:00 – 9:00 pm Satsang / Trāṭaka
• * Weekly temple visits to Shakti Pīṭhas also included in the schedule.
• Spiritual Connection
• Vedic Rituals & Havans
• We integrate traditional Vedic Hawan (fire ce

About this Retreat

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Somashekar

Somashekar ds

With over 18 years of dedicated experience in the path of Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, and Yogic Philosophy, Somashekar has guided students from around the world through deeply transformative spiritual journeys in the sacred land of Rishikesh. Rooted in the authentic traditions of classical Hatha Yoga and breathwork sciences, his teachings extend far beyond physical practice, offering yoga as a complete path of inner awakening and conscious living. Known for his profound knowledge of pranayama, devotional practices, meditation, and yogic wisdom, he creates a nurturing and spiritually uplifting environment where students can reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. His sessions beautifully integrate traditional fire rituals, mantra chanting, satsangs, philosophy, and sacred practices that awaken devotion, clarity, and inner balance. Teaching from the heart in the serene Himalayan atmosphere of Tapovan, Rishikesh, he emphasizes authentic yogic living, mindful discipline, and spiritual growth. Students often describe his guidance as transformative, compassionate, and deeply inspiring, appreciating the depth, sincerity, and personal attention present in every class. Through retreats, teacher trainings, and spiritual immersions, his intention is to help seekers cultivate inner stillness, devotion, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of yoga as a sacred journey toward harmony and higher consciousness.

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