FAQ’s

Find clear answers to common questions about your yoga journey.

Every seeker has questions before the journey begins. Here, we’ve gathered thoughtful answers to help you prepare for your yoga training and life in India. May this guide bring confidence and peace as you move closer to your practice.

FAQs

A 200-hour TTC is the foundational level Yoga teacher training program. It’s ideal for beginners or intermediate practitioners looking to start teaching or deepen their practice. It covers Yoga philosophy, asanas, pranayama, meditation, and basic teaching methods. Most programs are accredited by Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) or the Indian Yoga Association (Level 1).

A 300-hour TTC is an advanced training program meant for those who already have completed a 200-hour certification. It dives deeper into asana refinement, sequencing, Yoga therapy, anatomy, and philosophy. Combined with the 200-hour course, it qualifies you for RYT-500 status under Yoga Alliance standards.

Yes. Most 200-hour TTCs are designed for committed beginners. While prior experience helps, many students begin their formal Yoga journey through these foundational programs, especially in immersive residential settings in India.

Most 200-hour TTCs are completed in 3 to 4 weeks in residential ashrams or Yoga schools. Advanced or combined TTCs (300/500-hour) may take 4-10 weeks depending on the intensity and structure.

Yes. A 200-hour certificate (Yoga Alliance or IYA Level 1) qualifies you to begin teaching Yoga, especially beginner-level classes. However, teaching depth and style improve with personal practice and further study.

Consider the following:

  • Accreditation: Yoga Alliance / IYA recognition.
  • Lineage & Style: Hatha, Ashtanga, Sivananda, etc.
  • Location: Rishikesh, Mysore, Goa, Gokarna, Kerala, etc.
  • Teacher credentials and class size.
  • Reviews, alumni testimonials, and course structure also matter.

Yes, many schools offer online TTCs that are Yoga Alliance-approved (especially post-2020). However, in-person courses in India offer more immersive training, discipline, and traditional exposure.

While certifications like Yoga Alliance (RYT-200/500) and Indian Yoga Association (IYA) offer recognition, they aren’t the only benchmarks for quality Yoga Teacher Training in India.

In India, lineage, tradition, and the teacher’s authenticity often matter more than logos. Many globally respected teachers trained in traditional schools like:

  • Sivananda Ashrams : Hatha Yoga with spiritual depth
  • Bihar School of Yoga : Yogic lifestyle & Karma Yoga
  • Mysore Ashtanga : Dynamic, discipline-based practice
  • Himalayan & Vedantic Ashrams : Philosophical and immersive learning

These institutions focus on sadhana (discipline), Yogic values, and inner transformation, not just exam-based certification.

Bottom line: Choose a TTC not just for a certificate, but for the institution, teacher, tradition, and training that align with your deeper goals.