The complete Yin Yoga course in Rishikesh – Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification in the Himalayan foothills, beside the sacred Ganges.
Overview
Join Yin Yoga Foundation for a transformative 200 Hour Yin Yoga teacher training in Rishikesh – the world's yoga capital. This program is for yoga teachers and practitioners who want to understand Yin Yoga deeply.
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative style. It focuses on connective tissue and promotes inner calm. Our 200-hour Yin Yoga TTC is certified by Yoga Alliance USA, ensuring global recognition.
The curriculum combines ancient yogic knowledge with modern anatomy and mindfulness techniques. Students learn functional anatomy, meridian theory, sequencing and the philosophical roots behind Yin Yoga – including Daoist influences, stillness, patience and surrender.
The training takes place in the peaceful Himalayan foothills, by the sacred Ganges River – the perfect environment for spiritual growth and self-reflection.
The daily schedule includes asana, breathing, meditation and teaching methods, all guided by Yoga Alliance-certified instructors.
This training gives you the tools and certification you need to confidently teach Yin Yoga to others. Join us in Rishikesh for authentic yoga education in a supportive, peaceful environment and become a recognised Yin Yoga instructor worldwide.
02Key results
An immersion in the theory and practice of Yin Yoga – anatomy, meridians, meditation, teaching and philosophy – leading to RYT 200 certification from Yoga Alliance.
Learn the essential Yin Yoga poses with an awareness of joint anatomy and fascia.
Understand Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts: meridians and Chi.
Sequence Yin classes according to body type, emotion or ailment.
Cueing, voice modulation, props, class structure, trauma-informed adjustments and healing spaces.
Yin philosophy, meditation, mudras, mantras and pranayama.
Ethics, branding and marketing, Yoga Alliance registration and scope of practice.
Syllabus · 7 modules
Discover the origins of Yin Yoga and compare it with active (Yang) styles. Explore Daoist Yin-Yang theory, the Tao and the principles of a Yin class – entering a posture, nurturing stillness and allowing for rebound.
Learn the skeletal and muscular systems, joint mechanics and the interaction of tension and compression. Yin activates the parasympathetic and vagal nervous systems.
Engage deeply with Yin poses like Dragon variations, Shoelace, Snail, Sleeping Swan and Butterfly. Use props safely and modify to fit different body types.
Learn how to teach: voice modulation, cueing and timing, trauma-informed care, safe touch and journaling. Receive feedback from peers and lead classes in a supportive atmosphere.
Meet the team
Our instructors are trained in anatomy, fascia, meridian theory and mindfulness. They hold a tranquil, supportive space where students release tension, improve flexibility and reconnect with their inner knowing.
Hatha & Ashtanga
Asana and yoga alignment teacher
Classical Yoga
Yoga Anatomy Teacher
Yoga anatomy and physiology
Yoga Anatomy
The Practice Pioneer
Teaching meditation / Ayurveda
Meditation / Ayurveda
The Yoga Philosophy Master
Yin and Yang yoga philosophy
Yoga Philosophy
Yoga Anatomy
Yin Yoga / yoga anatomy
Yin Yang Yoga Anatomy
The Holistic Healing
Founder of the Arogya Yoga School
Sound HealingA day at the Foundation
Practice, study and rest in gentle balance – from sunrise cleansing to evening reflection.
Morning
Day & evening
All inclusive
One all-inclusive fee covering tuition, your Yoga Alliance (YACEP) certificate and accommodation for the 23 course days.
Course fee
Ask us for the current Indian student fee for single and twin share rooms – we'll reply with the details and your payment link.
Course format
Yin Yoga Foundation (affiliated with Arogya Yoga School) offers this 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in person in Rishikesh, in the peaceful Himalayan foothills by the sacred Ganges.
Arogya Yoga School – Yin Yoga Foundation, Nirmal Bagh, Rishikesh.
Intensive – 200 hours over 23 days.
Daily asana, breathing, meditation and teaching methods, guided by Yoga Alliance-certified instructors.
Yoga teachers and practitioners who want to understand Yin Yoga deeply and teach it with confidence.
Certification & accreditation
Participants receive RYT 200 certification from Yoga Alliance USA – ensuring global recognition, so you can teach Yin Yoga with confidence anywhere in the world.
Gallery
Real moments from our Yin Yoga teacher training in Rishikesh – daily practice in the shala, sunrise sessions on the Ganga beach, simple sattvic meals and graduation day with Yoga Alliance certificates.
Rooms are included in the course fee – choose twin share or a single room when you register.
Yes. It is certified by Yoga Alliance USA – graduates receive RYT 200 certification, recognised worldwide.
200 hours over 23 days, in person in Rishikesh. The next batch runs 2 – 24 Dec 2026.
From $999 including accommodation for the course dates. Indian students can request the special INR fee through the registration form.
Yoga teachers and practitioners who want to understand Yin Yoga deeply and gain the certification to confidently teach it to others.
