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Yoga Alliance USA RYS 200 · Tapovan, RishikeshMaster authentic multi-style Hatha, Ashtanga Primary Series, and dynamic Vinyasa under Lead Master Yogi Bhupendra Nautiyal (E-RYT 500). An intensive 24-day residential immersion in small cohorts of 6 to 10 students with personalized daily adjustments.
The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (TTC) is the internationally recognized gold standard established by Yoga Alliance USA. Completing this residential course qualifies you to register globally as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200), secure professional teaching insurance, and teach authentic yoga in studios, retreat centers, private sessions, or online platforms anywhere in the world.
Over 24 intensive days in Tapovan, Rishikesh, this immersion bridges ancient Himalayan lineage with modern functional anatomy. You will study classical Hatha, Ashtanga Primary Series, dynamic Vinyasa flow, breath regulation (Pranayama), internal cleansing (Shatkarma), and Patanjali's classical philosophy. Because our cohorts are strictly capped at 6 to 10 students, Lead Master Yogi Bhupendra Nautiyal (E-RYT 500) and senior faculty provide individualized daily hands-on adjustments and posture coaching that large commercial schools simply cannot offer.
Intimate, small-cohort mentorship under Himalayan master teachers
Om Setu Yogashala is a verified Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) with Yoga Alliance USA. While our resident faculty has welcomed hundreds of international travelers through traditional sadhana and retreats in Rishikesh, our 200-Hour Teacher Training cohort is deliberately kept intimate. We reject the crowded "assembly-line" classroom model where 30 students share one instructor. Here, every morning asana, pranayama session, and teaching lab happens in a focused group of 6 to 10 practitioners.
Our curriculum combines traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa, classical Hatha alignment, daily pranayama, yogic anatomy, and Vedic philosophy. Under the direct tutelage of Yogi Bhupendra Nautiyal (E-RYT 500), you will absorb not just how to perform asanas, but how to cue, adjust, sequence, and hold space with genuine presence. Explore the benefits of yoga teacher training to see how this 24-day journey transforms both your personal practice and your life direction.
By graduation, you will step out with crystal-clear anatomical understanding, deep philosophical grounding, and the practical confidence to lead a full 60-to-75 minute yoga class on Day 1.
Master the structural precision of classical Hatha, the dynamic breath-synchronized discipline of the Ashtanga Primary Series, and creative Vinyasa sequencing. You learn intelligent transitions, peak-pose class architecture, and prop modifications for diverse body types.
Each day begins with traditional yogic dincharya: Jala Neti nasal irrigation, Kapalabhati cleansing, and 10 classical breath regulation techniques including Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, and Brahmari, taught in authentic lineage by Bhupendra Ji.
We do not leave teaching practice until the final weekend. Starting from Week 2, you step to the front of the shala in micro-teaching labs, receiving real-time verbal and written feedback on voice projection, verbal cues, and hands-on adjustments.
Demystify Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the 8 Limbs (Ashtanga), and key verses of the Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. We translate ancient Vedic wisdom into practical ethics and mindful living for modern practitioners.
Deepen inner stillness through six classical meditation methods: Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), Trataka (candle gazing), silent breath awareness, sacred mantra chanting, and guided chakra meditation on the peaceful banks of the sacred Ganges.
Understand the human body in motion: skeletal compression vs. muscular tension, joint biomechanics, spinal health, fascia, and common asana contraindications. Learn how to keep every student safe with therapeutic adjustments and props.
Everything you need for an immersive, certified yogic foundation
Set in the spiritual foothills of Tapovan, Om Setu Yogashala offers an authentic ashram-style sanctuary within walking distance of the sacred Ganges River. Our 200-hour residential program is carefully balanced between rigorous physical practice, subtle energy work, and practical pedagogical training. Small batch sizes ensure that every student receives dedicated mentorship, personal alignment corrections, and an unforgettable immersion into Himalayan yogic tradition.
200 contact hours across asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy and teaching practice
This training of 200 hours at OM Setu is a Yoga Alliance USA-registered course! The module is curated to meet the global standards of yoga teacher training curriculum. The course syllabus is divided into four major parts: alignments and yoga asanas, Shatkarma and pranayama, philosophy of yoga and anatomy, and practical and teaching methodology! Expand each topic below for the full week-by-week breakdown.
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Techniques Training & Practice (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation) | 100 |
| Teaching Methodology | 20 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 15 |
| Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics | 30 |
| Practicum | 10 |
| Electives (Shatkarma, Excursions, Extras) | 25 |
| Total | 200 |
Yoga is incomplete without the knowledge of correct yoga asanas and alignment. This course of yoga introduces the traditional yoga practices and forms: Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga! You learn how to perform each asana correctly under supervision.
Learn the ancient Ayurvedic Shatkarmas (Jal Neti, Kunjal, etc.) used in yogic discipline. You also learn techniques of Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari, and the eight Kumbhakas. The curriculum includes breathwork, mantra, chanting, and the techniques of sitting silently mindfully. You don't only learn to breathe, but you learn to breathe consciously with us!
Detailed lessons of introductory concepts mentioned in Patanjali Yoga Sutras and scriptures like Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Learn about the yogic anatomy and its importance in yoga teacher training. Explore biomechanics and yogic anatomy. Learn about postures and injury prevention while practising and teaching yoga.
Right from the second week of your training, you will get practical training under the supervision of our yogis and experts. You will have to perform class sequencing, adjustment, and cueing under the guidance of our experts. This prepares our students to teach yoga in real settings professionally!
Most practitioners arrive asking: "I love yoga, but will I truly be capable of leading a full class of students?" Our curriculum does not throw you into teaching at the last minute. Through a gradual, 4-stage laboratory system, you progress naturally from personal alignment to standing with authentic presence at the front of the room.
Break through self-consciousness. Learn diaphragmatic vocal cueing, Sanskrit pronunciation, body positioning, and how to hold presence without fidgeting.
Master the biomechanics of hands-on adjustment. Learn when to verbally assist, when to physically guide, and how to adapt poses for stiff or injured bodies.
Pair up to teach 15-to-30 minute sequences (Surya Namaskar & standing asanas). Receive immediate constructive coaching from Lead Master Bhupendra Ji.
Design your own complete 60-minute class theme. Lead the entire cohort through asana, pranayama, and savasana with full evaluation and graduation.
A disciplined Himalayan rhythm designed to restore clarity and vitality
Days at Om Setu begin at 5:45 AM as temple bells and morning chants echo across the Tapovan valley. You start in silence with warm herbal ginger-tulsi tea, gathering in the light-filled shala for traditional Shatkarma cleansing kriyas (Jala Neti) and breathwork under Lead Master Bhupendra Ji. Mid-day brings nourishing bowls of seasonal dal, steamed mountain vegetables, and fresh chapatis prepared light on digestive spices to support sustained physical practice. Afternoons balance applied anatomy and Patanjali's philosophical sutras, followed by dynamic Ashtanga Vinyasa and sunset Ganga meditation. Sundays remain completely free for sacred excursions, river bathing, and quiet reflection.
06:00 –07:00 Pranayama / Mantra
07:00 - 08:30 Yoga Asana Practice
08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
11:00 - 12:00Yoga Alignment
12:00 - 13:00Yoga Philosophy
13:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 - 16:00Rest Time
16:00 - 17:00 Ashtanga & Vinyasa Practice
17:00 - 18:00 Meditation / Yog Nidra
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
19:00 - 21:00 Rest Time
21:00 Silence / Lights OFF
NOTE:
Schedules are subject to changeA transformative residential immersion designed for three dedicated paths
You feel called to guide others and seek an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification. You want structured teaching labs, voice projection training, cueing confidence, hands-on adjustments, and the practical competence to lead public, studio, or private classes from Day 1.
You may not intend to teach right away, but you want to take your personal practice far beyond western drop-in studios. You yearn for authentic Himalayan sadhana, daily pranayama, classical Patanjali philosophy, cleansing kriyas, and 24 days of mindful, sattvic living by the Ganges.
Pilates instructors, physiotherapists, fitness coaches, and massage bodyworkers seeking to integrate authentic yogic biomechanics, breath regulation, musculoskeletal alignment, and mindfulness into their professional therapeutic repertoire.
Are you flexible enough? Yes! Advanced acrobatic flexibility or arm balances are not required to enroll. Our lead masters teach you how to work safely with your individual body proportions using props and structural modifications. What is required is an open mind, sincere dedication, and the stamina to practice twice daily. If you have limited time, explore our 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. If you are already RYT 200 certified, advance your mastery with our 300-Hour Advanced TTC.
Himalayan practitioners with over a decade of verified teaching sadhana
Our teacher training is anchored by resident yogis who live and breathe traditional sadhana in Rishikesh. Under the direct leadership of Yogi Bhupendra Nautiyal (E-RYT 500), each faculty member brings specialized mastery across classical Hatha alignment, Ashtanga vinyasa, pranayama breath science, and therapeutic anatomy.
Because our cohort is kept small (6 to 10 students), our teachers work with you individually every single day—correcting minor postural habits, refining your voice cueing, and answering your deepest philosophical questions with warmth and patience.
Our team is a group of RYTs registered Yoga Teachers and Experienced Wellness practitioners who have taught yoga for many years. Their experience and great yogic wisdom bring positive changes in many people's lives. They reflect the authentic Yogic Traditions of the Rishikesh.
Reserve Your Place in Our Next Cohort
Strictly limited to 6–10 students per batch to guarantee daily 1-on-1 hands-on adjustments from our lead master teachers.
A peaceful Himalayan home that supports your physical stamina and mental clarity
Your 24 days in Rishikesh are a deep residential immersion. Located in the tranquil upper lanes of Tapovan away from main road traffic, our campus provides clean private or twin-shared rooms with attached modern bathrooms, 24/7 hot water, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a rooftop yoga shala with mountain vistas. Three freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals daily nourish your body through rigorous physical training.
We offer three meals which are purely sattvic in nature! Our meals are freshly prepared and include vegetarian food made from fresh ingredients and seasonal fruits and vegetables. A yogic discipline requires a yogic meal that keeps one balanced and focused! One must not consume a non-vegetarian diet because it can hamper one's yogic discipline and practice!
Om Setu ensures the perfect diet for our aspiring yogis too that complements their yogic discipline and learning. The Ayurvedic principles of cooking outline our cuisine for you.
Restful Stays in Rishikesh — A yogic journey is incomplete without the yogic stay as well. Therefore, we have curated the most restful stays in the natural lap of the world's yoga capital, Rishikesh. Our rooms are clean and have a peaceful vibe! Our accommodation options offer great facilities to make your stay with us easier and joyful.
The sound of chirping birds, temple bells and the spiritual chanting of Rishikesh energises your soul to dive deep into the yoga practice with us. We are located at the heart of Rishikesh. When at OM Setu, the market, banks, and ATMs are near you!
Our primary yoga teacher training accommodation with comfortable rooms, attached bathrooms, and peaceful surroundings.
Beyond the shala — immersive Himalayan field sadhana and spiritual heritage.
Outdoor Yoga in the Himalayas
Spiritual Ganga Aarti Ceremony
Meditation in Ancient Caves
Devotional Kirtan & Chanting
Sunrise Trek to Kunjapuri Temple
Rishikesh Waterfall Trek
NOTE:
The scheduling of activities like sunrise treks and Ganga Aarti ceremonies varies based on weather and transportation. We decide on these experiences week by week to ensure the best possible conditions for our participants.Coordinates: 30.1301° N, 78.3293° E · Set in the serene upper foothills of Tapovan, away from highway noise yet intimately connected to the sacred Ganges.
Upcoming 2026–2027 residential sessions in small batches of 6–10 students
Our 200-hour yoga teacher training commences on the 1st of every month. To maintain high-caliber personal mentorship and daily posture correction, each cohort is strictly capped at 6 to 10 students. Reserve your place with a $100 USD deposit via our secure Apply Now form. The remaining tuition is paid upon your arrival in Rishikesh. See our admission requirements and 100% transferable deposit policy below.
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Check-in is recommended a day before the course start date (complimentary welcome dinner and orientation included).Om Setu Yogashala is a member of Yoga Alliance USA since Oct 2024. Our Yoga Teacher Training Courses are globally recognized, giving our graduates the certification needed to teach yoga internationally with confidence.
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Rated 5.0★ on Google · Verified International Guest Reviews
While 2026 marks the launch of our inaugural Yoga Alliance RYS 200 Teacher Training cohort, our resident master teachers have guided hundreds of international students through deep yogic sadhana and retreats in Tapovan. Here is what students say about learning meditation and pranayama under Shri Bhupendra Nautiyal and living on our campus:
We've just returned from a phenomenal 10 day retreat with Om Setu in Tapovan, Rishikesh. When we initially booked our trip some months ago we were overwhelmed by there being so many yoga companies in Rishikesh to choose from. We didn't know for sure what we would experience when deciding upon Om Setu. Any uncertainties soon dispersed upon arrival & meeting our host Anil. Over the course of our 10 day trip, Anil and Bhupi were the perfect hosts and took very good care of our needs immersing us into cultural and local excursions and ceremonies & experiences. Bhupi is a friendly, insightful & talented meditation & pranayama teacher and Anil a kind & thoughtful host. As a result, our trip was an unforgettable experience. We have so many beautiful memories which we will hold dear in our hearts & will be returning. If you are considering an immersive experience of Rishikesh with a caring company then look no further than Om Setu, I highly recommend & rest assured you will be in good hands. 🙏🧡🇮🇳🧘♂️
United Kingdom
Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas on the bendy bank of the river Ganges is the Om Setu Yogashala 🧘🏻♀️🧡
You’d think, that because of the stunning mountain back drop and mesmerising green flow of the sacred river just a stones throw from your room, that it’s all about the location. But its not just that - the amazing programme put together for my best friend and me was delivered by the loveliest human beings I’ve ever met, and it’s people that make your memories and experiences so special.
Anil, Bhupi and Sonu, are funny, kind and welcoming and love to share their knowledge with you. If you go, (and you really should!!), say hello to my far away friends for me. 🥰But not to worry if you forget - I will return!✨
…Oh and just a heads up; it’s really quite windy in the mornings on the Ganges, so take a hoodie!!
Namaste
xx 🙏 xx
Bonnie (Surrey, UK)
P.S.
Maybe I should’ve said more about the excursions they put together for us but I don’t want to spoil it for you. But I will say it was lovely having our yogis as our private tour guides and the places they took us were off the beaten track, enchanting, spiritual and beautiful… I won’t go in to too much detail, just book it - you won’t be disappointed 💁🏻♀️
United Kingdom
I cannot speak highly enough of Om Setu Yogashala. We were so well looked after by Anil and his team. The quality and professionalism of the teachers was outstanding. Arti is a fantastic yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner. Bhuppi is an exceptional Pranayama and Meditation teacher who generously shares his knowledge and wisdom. All this on the banks of the river Ganges. Perfect location. Anil has organised a wonderful schedule which includes many excursions and everyone is so giving of their time. Felt very well looked after. Really going to miss Anil, Bhuppi and Arti. It was quite sad to say goodbye.
Australia
We visited for a 5 day yoga retreat. We had an amazing experience both on the retreat doing yoga and meditation but also doing the other activities on the schedule which Anil and Bhupi generously gave their time to. It trully was a wonderful experience and we will return to beautiful Rishikesh and Om Setu Yogashala retreat. Namaste 🙏
United Kingdom
Om Setu Yogashala
You will have an amazing experience if you chose this retreat in Rishikesh. Anil Ji is one of the most genuine kind and caring people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He ensures that every day of your yoga retreat experience is wonderful, nothing is too much trouble, he is flexible and will adjust the timetable in any way you wish to ensure that every experience you hope for is achieved. He took such good care of us that by the time we left we felt a bond like we were family. Bhupi Ji is a remarkable teacher of meditation, pranayama and yoga / Hindu philosophy and a wonderful human being, we learned so much from him and he took equally good care of us along with Anil and Amit on our incredible excursions. The location of the accommodation is outstanding - you open your room door directly onto a terrace which is on the beach of the beautiful Ganga. Located at the edge of Tapovan this is a tranquil and beautiful spot. I cannot recommend this experience more highly.
United Kingdom
Everything you need to know about joining our 200-hour residential TTC
Easy directions from Delhi, Dehradun and beyond. You can also consult our Rishikesh Yoga Map & Area Guide to explore Tapovan, walking paths, and local facilities.
Fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, or a connecting flight to Dehradun (30 km from Rishikesh). We can arrange a taxi at an additional charge.
Book a train to Yog Nagri Rishikesh station in advance, then take a short taxi or tuk-tuk ride to the yogashala.
We can arrange pickup from Delhi, Dehradun or any other city at actual cost — just let us know your arrival details.
Regular buses run to Rishikesh from major cities. From the bus stand, take a short taxi or tuk-tuk to the yogashala.
| Delhi to Om Setu Yogashala | USD 70 / INR 5,500 |
|---|---|
| Dehradun to Om Setu Yogashala | USD 15 / INR 1,200 |
Classical yogic treatises and anatomy manuals referenced during your training
Academic Library & Training Manual: Hardbound study editions of these classical treatises are available in the Om Setu Shala reference library for student research. In addition, every enrolled student receives our comprehensive, 200+ page printed Om Setu Asana, Anatomy & Philosophy Course Manual upon check-in.
Foundational teacher trainings and transformative Himalayan retreats
