Rishikesh Yogkulam

Rishikesh Yogkulam: Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Rishikesh Yogkulam is a yoga school based in Rishikesh, India, that presents itself as a yoga teacher training center registered with Yoga Alliance USA. Its offerings are structured around residential courses of various durations and levels, complemented by specialized programs and online modalities. The school's name combines "Rishikesh," "Yog," and "Kulam," which the entity itself translates as "Rishikesh Yoga Family."

Yoga Teacher Training Courses

The core activity is the Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) programs with Yoga Alliance certification. The school details four residential levels:

• 100 hours: a 12-day course focused on personal growth and basic knowledge. It does not qualify participants to teach.
• 200 hours: a 24-day program designed for beginners with no prior experience. It is the minimum required to begin a teaching career.
• 300 hours: a 28-day course aimed at those who have already completed the 200-hour certificate, deepening knowledge and refining teaching skills.
• 500 hours: an intensive 60-day program that combines a first month of 200-hour training and a second month of 300 hours.

The school also offers a 100-hour yoga therapy course and combined courses, such as the 200-hour YTTC together with the prenatal course.

Specialized Programs and Online Modality

Among the specific offerings is the prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher training course, lasting 85 hours over 7 days, with YACEP certification. It is designed for yoga teachers, childbirth professionals, and wellness specialists who wish to support women during pregnancy and postpartum. The program includes garbh sanskar, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, and modern approaches to maternity support. The school indicates that those who combine this course with the 200 or 500-hour YTTC can access an exclusive discount.

The online offerings include a short yoga course, daily yoga classes, a 200-hour teacher training course, a yoga therapy course, and an Ayurveda course. The online yoga therapy course is presented as practical training for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and practitioners who want to use yoga as a therapeutic tool for physical, mental, and emotional well-being, or to guide others in cases of pain, stress, anxiety, or chronic conditions.

Retreats and Other Services

The school also organizes a yoga and wellness retreat. Its page mentions accommodation options in private rooms, shared rooms (female, male, or couple), and the possibility of selecting the preferred month for the stay, indicating that the programs are residential.

Location and Setting

The center is located in the Laxmanjhula area of Rishikesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas. The school describes the setting as a place surrounded by temples, with the sounds of bells, bhajans, aarti, and prayers, and notes that essential services and items are within walking distance. Rishikesh is presented in its communication as the world capital of yoga.

Faculty and Teaching Approach

The school states it has a team of teachers with more than a decade of teaching experience. Its approach is described as traditional and holistic, integrating physical practices with pranayama, meditation, and spirituality. The school defines itself as a community of like-minded individuals and maintains that many of its students describe their time at the center as a transformative experience.

Data Declared by the School

In its presentation, Rishikesh Yogkulam indicates a 5.0-star rating on Google, more than eight years of history, more than 7,000 graduates, and more than 191 completed teacher training cohorts. These figures are provided by the entity itself.

Location and Contact

Kundalini Marg Yog, Swarg Ashram, Jonk, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, IN · Phone: +91 9368154123 · Email: rishikeshyogkulam@gmail.com · Hours: Monday to Sunday: 08:00–21:00