Swarg Ashram, Ram Jhula, Rishikesh, India

Yoga FAQs – Vishwa Shanti Yoga School Rishikesh India

Common Questions

Yoga FAQs

Prepare yourself to be open-minded, ready to learn and understand, flexible to a totally new environment. Bring everything you need but don't hesitate to ask us. Rishikesh offers all basic necessities and we are here to assist. The course is intensive — dedicate your time physically and mentally, complete assignments and interact with teachers and fellow students to get the most out of the program.

All our programs are fully residential. The course fee includes accommodation in clean comfortable rooms, three nutritious vegetarian meals per day, course materials, and your Yoga Alliance USA certification fee. What's NOT included: flights, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

Yes. Vishwa Shanti Yoga School is registered with Yoga Alliance USA as RYS 200 and RYS 300. Upon graduation you receive an internationally recognized RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certificate valid worldwide — allowing you to teach and register in any country.

6:00 AM – Wake up & Shatkarma | 6:30 AM – Pranayama & Meditation | 8:00 AM – Hatha Yoga Asana | 10:00 AM – Breakfast | 11:00 AM – Yoga Philosophy | 1:00 PM – Lunch | 2:30 PM – Anatomy & Physiology | 4:00 PM – Alignment & Adjustment | 6:00 PM – Evening Asana Practice | 7:30 PM – Dinner | 8:30 PM – Ganga Aarti or Meditation. Sundays are rest days.

No prior experience is required for our Beginner Course and 200 Hour TTC. The 300 Hour program requires completion of a Yoga Alliance accredited 200 Hour TTC. The 500 Hour combines both 200 and 300 hours and can be joined by beginners as well.

Rishikesh has a pleasant climate most of the year. Oct–March is cool (5°C–20°C) — bring warm clothing. April–June is warm (20°C–38°C). July–September is the monsoon season with heavy rains. The best time to visit for yoga training is October to April.

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (35 km). Nearest railway station: Haridwar Junction (25 km) or Rishikesh Railway Station. From Delhi: take a train or bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate (6–7 hours). We are happy to help arrange your airport/station pickup.

A deposit of $200 is required to reserve your spot. The balance is due upon arrival. We accept bank transfer and PayPal. Cancellations 30+ days before: full deposit refund minus $50 admin fee. Less than 30 days: deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to another batch.