Yoga Alliance RYT-500 · 56 Days Residential · Max 12 Students · All-Inclusive · Monthly Batches · Himalayan Ashram
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh at Maunvan is a comprehensive 56-day residential program that takes you from foundational 200-hour study through to the advanced 300-hour level — culminating in full Yoga Alliance RYT-500 eligible certification. Monthly batches begin on the 1st of each month, all year round. Maximum 12 students per batch ensures that teaching stays genuinely personal throughout all eight weeks.
This is not a fast-track program. The 500 Hour TTC at Maunvan is one of the most thorough yoga teacher training courses available in Rishikesh — built for those who are serious about yoga as a life practice and profession, not simply seeking another certificate to add to a profile.
What is the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh?
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500
Contact Hours
12
Max Students
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500 Eligible
The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is the advanced yoga teaching credential recognised by Yoga Alliance internationally. It builds directly on the 200-hour foundation and represents a complete, in-depth education in classical yoga — covering not just asana practice at an advanced level, but therapeutic applications, sophisticated anatomy and physiology, the full scope of yoga philosophy and ethics, and the teaching skills needed to guide students through complex practices safely and effectively.
At Maunvan, the 500 Hour TTC is structured in two sequential phases that flow naturally into each other within the same residential program. The first four weeks cover the 200-hour foundation — classical Hatha yoga, foundational anatomy, basic pranayama, sitting meditation, yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the fundamentals of teaching methodology. Students who already hold a 200-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school can join at the start of the second phase directly, completing the 300-hour advanced training in four weeks and qualifying for RYT-500 registration.
The second phase of the training goes significantly deeper on every dimension. Advanced asana work focuses on therapeutic adjustments, sequencing principles, and the capacity to read a student's body in real time and make intelligent decisions about how to guide them. Anatomy study moves from basic structural knowledge to applied physiology — how the nervous system responds to practice, the role of fascia in flexibility and injury, breath mechanics and the science behind pranayama. Philosophy study deepens into the Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya, Tantra, and the living transmission of the yoga tradition as practiced in the Himalayas. Teaching practicum gives students real supervised teaching experience with feedback.
Maunvan's ashram sits on a forested ridge above the Ganga valley — quiet, clean-aired, and genuinely away from the noise of central Rishikesh. The setting is part of what makes eight weeks of intensive study possible: you wake before sunrise, you practise as the valley lights up below, you study through the day, and you rest in genuine Himalayan quiet at night. This is what a yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is supposed to be — immersive, serious, and rooted in the tradition that made Rishikesh the place where serious yoga students come.
500 Hour TTC Dates & Fees 2026 / 2027
New batches begin on the 1st of every month throughout the year. The complete 500 Hour TTC runs for 56 days from the start date. Places are limited to 12 students per batch — book early to secure your preferred month.
Start Date
Single Room
Sharing Room
01 Oct 2026
$2,400
$2,100
01 Nov 2026
$2,400
$2,100
01 Dec 2026
$2,400
$2,100
01 Jan 2027
$2,400
$2,100
01 Feb 2027
$2,400
$2,100
01 Mar 2027
$2,400
$2,100
01 Apr 2027
$2,400
$2,100
01 May 2027
$2,400
$2,100
01 Jun 2027
$2,400
$2,100
01 Sep 2027
$2,400
$2,100
All fees are all-inclusive — 56 nights accommodation, 3 sattvic meals daily, all training sessions, study materials, and certification. No hidden extras. Payment of a deposit secures your place; balance on arrival.
What Does the 500 Hour Curriculum Cover?
The curriculum is structured across six core modules that run across both phases of the training. Each module deepens from the foundational level in the first phase to advanced application in the second.
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Asana Mastery
Classical Hatha, Ashtanga primary and intermediate series, Yin Yoga, and therapeutic modifications. From foundational alignment in Phase 1 to advanced sequencing, backbending, arm balances, inversions, and injury-safe adjustments in Phase 2. Practised twice daily throughout the 56-day program.
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Pranayama & Kriyas
Systematic study of classical pranayama techniques — Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Kumbhaka. Phase 2 introduces the Shatkarmas (yogic cleansing practices) and the subtle anatomy of prana, the nadis, and the chakra system as described in the classical Hatha yoga texts.
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Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
Phase 1 covers structural anatomy — bones, joints, muscles, and their role in the major asana categories. Phase 2 advances to applied physiology — nervous system regulation, fascial anatomy, breath mechanics, the science behind pranayama's effects, stress physiology, and therapeutic contraindications. Essential for safe advanced teaching.
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Philosophy & Ethics
Study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in depth across both phases. Phase 2 adds the Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya philosophy, key Hatha yoga texts, and the ethics of the teacher-student relationship. Not academic study — these texts are read as living guides to practice, with daily application in asana, pranayama, and meditation.
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Advanced Teaching Methodology
Phase 1 introduces teaching fundamentals — cueing, sequencing, hands-on assists, class management. Phase 2 develops advanced teaching skills: teaching to diverse populations, working with injuries and limitations, designing specialty programs, mentoring students, and the pedagogical principles that distinguish an effective teacher from a knowledgeable practitioner.
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Specialty Styles & Therapeutics
Phase 2 specifically trains advanced teaching in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and therapeutic applications for common conditions including back pain, anxiety, and hormonal imbalance. Students practise teaching these specialties in supervised practicums with real-time feedback from Maunvan's senior teachers.
What Does a Typical Day Look Like in the 500 Hour TTC?
The daily structure of the 500 Hour TTC at Maunvan is intensive by design — this is an immersive residential training, not a weekend workshop. The day follows the classical yogic understanding of time: early rising to catch the Brahma muhurta (the powerful hour before sunrise), a full day of practice and study, and early rest to support the body's recovery. The schedule remains broadly consistent across both phases, with the content deepening week by week.
05:30 AM
Wake Up
Rise before sunrise. Wash, dress, and prepare for morning practice in the Himalayan quiet.
06:00 AM
Pranayama & Meditation
75 minutes of guided pranayama — the techniques studied in the curriculum practiced daily. Followed by 20–30 minutes of silent meditation. The practice deepens each week as technique builds.
07:30 AM
Asana Practice
90 minutes of Hatha or Ashtanga yoga. Phase 1 focuses on foundational alignment and classical sequences. Phase 2 works into advanced postures, arm balances, deep backbends, and inversions — always with safety and anatomical intelligence at the centre.
09:15 AM
Breakfast
Sattvic vegetarian meal. Prepared fresh each morning to support the body's recovery and the afternoon's study sessions.
10:30 AM
Anatomy / Philosophy / Teaching Methodology
Morning study session — the content rotates through the three theoretical pillars of the training. Teaching methodology classes include live teaching practice, peer observation, and teacher feedback.
12:30 PM
Second Study Session
Deeper dive into the morning's subject, or an alternating module. Philosophy is studied from the primary texts, not slides. Anatomy workshops use models and hands-on body-mapping.
01:30 PM
Lunch & Rest
Main sattvic meal of the day. Free time follows — rest, independent study, journaling, or quiet walks through the ashram's forest grounds.
03:30 PM
Teaching Practicum / Workshop
Supervised teaching sessions where students practise teaching their peers — starting with short sequences in Phase 1 and building to full-class teaching with complex populations in Phase 2. Real-time feedback from senior teachers.
05:00 PM
Afternoon Practice
Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, or Yoga Nidra — the passive counterpart to the morning's active practice. This is also where specialty styles are taught in Phase 2.
07:00 PM
Dinner
Light sattvic evening meal to support restful sleep and early rising.
08:00 PM
Satsang & Self-Study
Evening mantra chanting, group discussion, or individual study. Lights out by 10:00 PM to honour the early morning schedule and support full recovery.
The schedule includes one rest day per week. Advanced students in Phase 2 have access to additional early-morning self-practice time before the group session begins.
What is Included in the 500 Hour TTC Fee?
The all-inclusive fee at Maunvan means one payment covers everything required to complete the training. There are no per-session charges, no additional study material fees, and no hidden costs that appear after you arrive.
✓Inclusions
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56 Nights Accommodation
Shared or private room at Maunvan ashram
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All Meals — 56 Days
Three sattvic vegetarian meals daily throughout the training
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All Training Sessions
Every asana class, pranayama session, and practicum
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Study Materials
Course manual, anatomy workbook, philosophy texts
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Teacher Support
Personal guidance and practicum feedback throughout
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RYT-500 Eligible Certificate
Yoga Alliance recognised certification on completion
✕Exclusions
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Travel to Rishikesh
Flights, trains or buses not included
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Personal Expenses
Shopping, tips, phone data, personal items
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Travel Insurance
Strongly recommended — arrange separately
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Ayurvedic Treatments
Optional add-on at extra cost
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Yoga Alliance Registration Fee
Paid directly to Yoga Alliance to register as RYT-500
Where Do You Stay During the 500 Hour TTC?
All accommodation is at Maunvan ashram on a forested ridge above the Ganga valley — a genuinely quiet setting where eight weeks of intensive study becomes possible. Your room is your base for the full 56 days of the training: simple, clean, and designed to support deep rest and recovery rather than distraction.
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Private Single Room
For students who prefer their own space during the training. Simply furnished with a comfortable bed, storage, and attached or shared bathroom. For eight weeks of intensive study, privacy can significantly support the depth of your experience.
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Double Sharing Room
Book with a travel companion or be matched with another participant of the same gender. The shared experience of living alongside fellow students for eight weeks often becomes one of the most valuable parts of the training — genuine community in practice.
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Himalayan Forest Setting
The ashram grounds include forest paths, a meditation garden, and quiet sitting areas. The natural environment is a genuine asset during intensive training — clean air, birdsong, and actual Himalayan quiet at night support recovery in ways that no urban training environment can replicate.
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Essential Facilities
Hot water, clean bathrooms, and regular housekeeping. Not a luxury hotel — but everything actually needed for eight weeks of residential training is here and maintained consistently. Yoga Alliance teacher training is demanding; the simplicity of ashram living supports the focus it requires.
All accommodation is included in the training fee for the full 56 days. No extra charges for room use or early check-in on arrival day (subject to availability).
Why Choose Maunvan for Your 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
Rishikesh has become one of the world's most concentrated locations for yoga teacher training programs. Here is what specifically distinguishes the Maunvan 500 Hour TTC — not marketing language, but concrete facts about how this training is run.
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Maximum 12 Students per Batch
The group is capped at 12 for every batch. This is not a target number — it is a firm limit. Small-group training at this level means your teachers know your practice deeply from the first week. Individual feedback in teaching practicums is detailed and specific, not general. This is the most important structural decision Maunvan makes, and it shapes everything else.
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Full 56-Day Residential Immersion
The 500 Hour TTC at Maunvan runs as a genuine immersion — all 56 days at the ashram, all meals included, full schedule every day. This is not a hybrid program or a self-paced online certification. The depth of change that eight weeks of uninterrupted residential training produces cannot be replicated in any other format.
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Genuine Himalayan Location
Maunvan is not on a Rishikesh main road or in a commercial ashram district. The setting on a forested ridge above the Ganga valley is quiet, clean-aired, and genuinely natural. This matters for eight weeks of intensive study — the environment you live in shapes the quality of practice and the depth of learning.
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Truly All-Inclusive Pricing
One fee. 56 nights accommodation, three meals daily for 56 days, every training session, all study materials, all practicums, and the final certification. No hidden extras discovered on arrival. The total cost of completing the training is the price listed on this page — nothing more.
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Classical Tradition, Not Commercial Yoga
Maunvan's teachers bring years of training in the classical Indian yoga tradition — in the lineages taught in the Himalayas, not in international yoga studios. The 500 Hour curriculum is built on primary texts and classical methods, adapted for contemporary teaching contexts but rooted in tradition. Philosophy at Maunvan is studied seriously, not mentioned in passing.
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Monthly Batches All Year
The 500 Hour TTC begins on the 1st of every month throughout the year. You do not need to wait for a fixed annual cohort start date or adjust your life around a single intake. Rishikesh's climate runs from Himalayan cool in winter to monsoon lush in summer — every season offers a different but equally valuable training environment.
What is the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Maunvan?
A 56-day residential RYT-500 program in Rishikesh combining 200-hour foundation and 300-hour advanced training. Covers asana mastery, advanced anatomy, pranayama, philosophy, therapeutic yoga, and teaching methodology. Himalayan ashram setting. All-inclusive. Maximum 12 students per batch. Monthly batches all year round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 200hr and 500hr yoga teacher training? +
The 200-hour yoga teacher training is the foundational certification recognised by Yoga Alliance that qualifies you to teach yoga as a RYT-200. The 500-hour training goes significantly deeper — it builds on the 200-hour foundation with advanced asana study, therapeutic applications, in-depth anatomy, advanced pranayama and meditation, and speciality teaching styles. The 500-hour program at Maunvan can be completed as a combined 56-day course (200hr + 300hr sequentially) or, if you already hold a 200hr certificate, as a standalone 300-hour advanced training that qualifies you for RYT-500 registration alongside your existing certificate.
Can I do the 500 Hour TTC at Maunvan if I have a 200hr from another school? +
Yes. If you already hold a valid 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school, you can join Maunvan's 300-hour advanced training as a standalone program. On completion, your existing 200-hour and Maunvan's 300-hour together qualify you for RYT-500 registration with Yoga Alliance. Contact us before booking and provide details of your existing certification — we will guide you through the enrollment process and confirm which batch date works best for your starting level.
How long does the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training take? +
The complete 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Maunvan takes 56 days — 8 weeks of full-time, intensive residential study starting on the 1st of each month. This includes the 200-hour foundation training (approximately 28 days) followed directly by the 300-hour advanced training (approximately 28 days). If you already hold a 200-hour certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school, you can complete just the 300-hour advanced phase, which takes approximately 4 weeks. The training runs every day including weekends, with one rest day per week built into the schedule.
What is the cost of the 500 Hour TTC in Rishikesh at Maunvan? +
The complete 500 Hour TTC at Maunvan costs from $2,100 per person in shared accommodation or $2,400 in a private single room. This is a fully all-inclusive fee covering 56 nights accommodation, three sattvic vegetarian meals daily for the entire 56-day training, every training session and workshop, all study materials, and the RYT-500 eligible certification on completion. There are no hidden charges, no per-session extras, and no additional study material fees. The Yoga Alliance registration fee (paid directly to Yoga Alliance) is the only additional cost not included, as this is a fee paid to Yoga Alliance itself rather than to Maunvan.
What certification do I get after completing 500 Hours? +
On successful completion of the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Maunvan, you receive a certificate that qualifies you for Yoga Alliance RYT-500 registration. Maunvan is a Yoga Alliance registered school (RYS). The RYT-500 is the advanced yoga teaching credential recognised internationally and opens opportunities to teach advanced and therapeutic yoga, apply for ERYT-200 status after accumulating teaching hours, offer specialist classes, and pursue further Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance registered providers.
Is the 500 Hour TTC suitable for beginners? +
The combined 500 Hour TTC (starting from the 200-hour foundation phase) is designed to be accessible to students without prior teaching experience or an existing 200-hour certificate — the training begins at the foundational level and builds progressively over 56 days. What is required is a sincere personal yoga practice and a genuine intention to teach. You do not need to perform advanced postures on day one. However, the 500 Hour program is intensive in its commitment level — it is a full eight-week residential training with a demanding daily schedule. It is not suitable for those who are completely new to yoga and want a gentle introduction; that would be better served by our yoga retreat programs first.
How is the 500 Hour TTC structured at Maunvan? +
The 500 Hour TTC at Maunvan is structured in two sequential phases within the same 56-day residential program. The first phase (200 hours, approximately 4 weeks) covers foundational asana in classical Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, basic anatomy and physiology, pranayama and meditation fundamentals, introductory yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, and foundational teaching methodology including cuing, sequencing, and hands-on assists. The second phase (300 hours, approximately 4 weeks) covers advanced asana including specialty styles (Yin, Restorative), advanced anatomy and applied physiology, therapeutic yoga for common conditions, advanced philosophy from the Bhagavad Gita and Hatha yoga texts, ethics of teaching, and advanced teaching practicum with supervised full-class teaching. Both phases run in the same fully immersive residential format at Maunvan ashram.
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