Starting from Zero: The 100 Hour Beginner Course in Rishikesh, Week by Week

A beginner yoga course in rishikesh at Sanskar Yogashala runs 12 days and costs $549. It is the first step into teacher training: Hatha asana, breath work, philosophy and teaching basics, taught in the Gurukul way at the ashram in Upper Tapovan, with three sattvic meals a day.

Key Takeaways

• 12 days, $549, Beginner to Intermediate, the honest first step.
• Hatha asana, breath work, philosophy and teaching basics, taught step by step.
• Three sattvic meals a day, a fixed routine, and a course certificate on completion.

The 12 days, week by week

Days one to four teach the foundation. Mornings open with Hatha asana and counted breath, afternoons cover philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, and evenings close with meditation and rest. Thebeginner yoga course in rishikeshpage lists the 12-day syllabus, the $549 fee and the dates. Days five to eight add alignment study and longer holds, with anatomy tied to the poses of the week. The sattvic yogic food during teacher training is served at fixed hours, so the body learns the clock as fast as the mind learns the poses. Days nine to twelve turn to teaching: students lead short sequences in small groups, with the teachers watching and correcting each cue.

Sattvic food and the training day

Food is part of the training, not an extra. The kitchen serves rice, dal, seasonal vegetables, chapati and fruit, cooked fresh each morning without onion, garlic or heavy spice. Thesattvic yogic food during teacher trainingpage describes the meals and the accommodation in full. Breakfast follows the dawn practice, lunch is the main meal, and dinner is light before an early night. Students eat together at fixed hours, which keeps the training day on its clock.

Who the 100 hour course suits

It suits a complete beginner who wants to learn yoga properly before teaching, and a regular practitioner who wants a first certificate. It also suits a student who plans to take the 200 hour course later and wants to test ashram life first. It does not suit a teacher who already holds RYT 200: the 24-day 200 hour course for $799 is their next step, and the 28-day 300 hour course for $899 follows that. Graduates can continue to the 200 hour course on a later trip.

How to Get Started

1. Read the 100 hour syllabus and the $549 fee on the course page.
2. Check the 12-day dates, then apply through the school website.
3. Pay the $200 or $300 PayPal advance to hold the seat.
4. Tell the school about food allergies when you apply.
5. Arrive a day early and begin with the dawn practice.

Course and Retreat Fees at a Glance

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• 100 Hour TTC: 12 days, $549, Beginner to Intermediate
• 200 Hour TTC: 24 days, $799, Intermediate
• 300 Hour TTC: 28 days, $899, Advanced, 200 hour first
• 500 Hour TTC: 49 nights, $1,499-$2,199, Master, 200 + 300 in one stay
• 100 Hour Kundalini TTC: 10 days, from $554, Beginner
• 200 Hour Kundalini TTC: 200 hours, $799 / $1,199 / $1,399 tiers, Intermediate
• 3-Day Retreat: 3 days, Shared $150 / Private $250, all levels
• 5-Day Retreat: 5 days, Shared $250 / Private $350, all levels
• 14-Day Retreat: 14 days, Shared $599 / Private $699, all levels
• Ashram Stay: per day, Rs 1,500 per day, all levels

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need yoga experience before the 100 hour course?

No. The course is built for beginners, and the asana and breath work are introduced slowly. A regular personal practice helps, but it is not required.

What does the $549 fee include?

The fee covers 12 days of tuition, the ashram room and three sattvic meals a day. Travel to Rishikesh and personal costs are not included.

Will I be able to teach after 100 hours?

You receive a course certificate, but Yoga Alliance registration needs the full 200 hour course.

What should I pack for 12 days?

Pack light practice clothes, a warm layer for dawn practice, toiletries and any medicines. Mats and props are provided at the ashram.

Can I stay on after the course ends?

Yes, where rooms are free. The ashram stay runs at Rs 1,500 a day with a private room, three meals and one class.

How do I book a seat at the school?

Apply through the school website and pay the $200 or $300 PayPal advance listed on the FAQ page. Dates and the balance are confirmed by email.

Is the Yoga Alliance certificate valid outside India?

Yes. The school is a Yoga Alliance USA registered school, so graduates can register as RYT 200, 300 or 500 and teach in most countries.

What food is served during a course or retreat?

The school serves sattvic yogic food, cooked fresh in the ashram kitchen, with three vegetarian meals a day. It is simple and plant-based.

How do I reach the school in Rishikesh?

The school sits at Yogi House, Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh, above the town centre near Badrinath Road. Most students fly to Dehradun airport.

Do I need teaching experience before a 200 hour course?

No teaching experience is needed, though a regular personal practice helps a great deal over 24 days. Beginners are usually guided to the 100 hour course first.

Where to Read More

To go further, read the full beginner yoga course in rishikesh page and the sattvic yogic food during teacher training page. Everything starts atSanskar Yogashala, the school homepage.