UNCOVER YOUR WISDOM

The first step is to do a 200 Hrs Yoga Alliance Accredited Yoga Teacher Training in India. If you have 25 days to spare then you can attend the residential 200-Hour TTC Program. Otherwise, you can go for the weekend course. After successful completion of a 200hrs curriculum from an RYS 200 Yoga School (Registered Yoga School at 200hrs level) with 200 hrs Yoga Certification, participants are eligible to get registered with Yoga Alliance, USA for a designation of RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher at 200 hrs level). For more details please take a look at our article which is explaining more of How to Become a Yoga Instructor.

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The average cost of a yoga instructor courses ranges from $1000 to $2500. However, some schools also charge $5000 and more. While selecting schools, many students make the mistake of thinking that low cost means low standards. But this is far from reality. Accommodation, Food, Duration of Certification and Location are the major four factors that genuinely influence the cost of TTCs. The low average cost of Indian TTC programs is not indicative of the quality. India has highly knowledgeable yoga gurus who are willing to share their skills with you.

Siddhi Yoga has students of all ages attend training. Our multistyle approach to yoga ensures that everyone is successful. Yoga extends far beyond physical exercise, which you will experience at Siddhi Yoga through meditation, spirituality, and breathwork.

When it comes to Yoga Teacher Training, it’s not an easy feat. It challenges you physically, emotionally, and financially. The high number of Yoga schools in India also increases the risk of scams. In this section, we’ll discuss how you can select the right yoga school while avoiding the fake ones.

Take the following steps/factors into consideration to select your ideal yoga school location:

1. Determine which terrain you would like to train in, i.e., beaches, mountains, and lush valleys, etc.

2. Keep in mind the style of yoga you want to teach others. The most popular styles are Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Kundalini. Multi-style courses are the best one to start with you are not sure.

3. Take into consideration whether you can handle the intensive nature of the course.

4. What is your ideal class size? Do you enjoy socializing with others, or would like to practice in a small group?

5. Finally, ensure that you research the potential yoga schools thoroughly and read plenty of testimonials, before deciding and paying for a course.

As you can tell from the above five-step procedure, it is the last point where the chances of getting scammed are the highest. This is because it involves extensive research, therefore making it a tedious task. So only a handful of students can dedicate the required time and effort to go through every school minutely.

Another significant reason as to why you might get cheated is that the fraud schools often publish fake reviews on their websites. So if you aren’t aware, you’ll end up losing your money like other gullible practitioners.

But don’t worry, just like falling into a trap is easy; avoiding it is also possible. You just have to take a few preventive measures. Read on as we guide you through these precautions.

The Yoga Alliance website keeps track of registered yoga schools (RYS). There are many schools in India not registered as RYS with Yoga Alliance but have sites. So, take a look at the official Yoga Alliance website and search for a school in your preferred location. After that narrow down your list to those with minimum four and above stars reviews. Also, look at the number of reviews the school has and when it was registered. The longer the history, the better the chances of not getting scammed. You always want to select a school that is established and has a proven track record.

These days every kind of yoga teacher has opened up a school. For example, in Rishikesh, there are 200+ YTTC schools, but when you select with four-star reviews, only 90+ are left, and when you look for those with 50+ reviews then only 20+ YTTC schools are left. Instead of looking at all the 200 YTTC schools and getting confused, it’s easy to compare 20+ schools and finalize one instead of comparing 200+ schools.

Once you have shortlisted 20 schools, look for their activity on social media and what people are saying about them. What are they offering and at what rates? What type of accommodations they have and are they able to meet your daily meal requirements? Who are the teachers and their credibilities? How many students have graduated from this school and is there a way to contact them? Where is their yogashala? Because sometimes they are renting just a yogashala and rest of the facilities and somewhere else.

Ask all these questions before finalizing a school. Also, check if your selected school is organizing any yoga events. If the functions overlap or are being held one day after another, then there is a high risk of a scam taking place. Lastly, trust your intuition. If you feel anything is odd, stop communicating with that school and choose another one.

Students need to pay the USD500/USD600/USD1000 as advance depends upon location to book a seat in the course of their choice – this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Rest of the fees will only need to be paid one month before the course date. If due to any unforeseen circumstances a student has to leave a session midway, they can join back any time (with prior notice) in the next two years but fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are leaving half-way, you will need to take care of accommodation charges for the complete duration of the course.

If you have paid the advance and booked the dates but not able to make it, you MUST inform us minimum 30 days in advance to re-schedule your course with us within next two years. If you failed to inform or are informing within 30-3 days prior to course date, your advance of USD500/USD600/USD1000 will be forfeited.

If you are not showing up for the training after making the payment, 100% fees is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Please do! Yoga teacher training is a wonderful way to deepen and recommit to your practice.

Taking TTC programs are suitable for beginner to intermediate level yogis and can be a nerve-wracking experience, but at the same time exciting. To ease your mind, we have put together a list of things you can expect. Let’s take a look at them.

1. Culture Shock

India is a very hectic country with many strange customs and marvels. People who are visiting India for the first time will experience some level of culture shock. However, India and its citizens are very welcoming toward tourists. You will be able to immerse yourself in the Indian culture and the yogic lifestyle in no time.

2. Eating a Yogic Diet

Most of the institutes provide meals three times a day. Yogic diet meals usually consist of simple dishes such as rice, beans, lentils, chapatti or Indian flatbread, veggies, soup, etc. Typically, very little spice, sugar, and fat are added to them, since the purpose of these dishes is to let you experience pure and simple taste.

Depending on your school or ashram, the diet can vary. You might also be allowed to consume sweets, and if lucky, some coffee. And if you are visiting Rishikesh, wean your body off eggs, meat, and booze because it’s a dry and vegetarian town. Even it’s difficult to get eggs.

3. Meeting Other Students & Making Friends

As already mentioned, India attracts yoga lovers from all over the world. Thus, your class will consist of people from various backgrounds. It might be a little awkward at first, but eventually, you will be able to forge unbreakable bonds with these people. The memories and unique connections you make will stay with you and enrich all aspects of your personal life.

4. Yoga is Much More Than Asanas

A common misconception among people is that yoga is all about asanas. Well, it is not so. During your course, you will deal with the practical, philosophical, and anatomical aspects of it.

The majority of your time will be spent on taking notes, creating sequences, learning therapeutic effects, and many other things.

5. Your Habits will Change

After the competition of your yoga training course, you will see a significant shift taking place in your life. Instead of following your usual routine of eating, drinking, shopping, or gossiping, you will focus more on your training. And all of the things you learned during your course will steadily become a part of your everyday life.

6. Your Body will be Pushed to its Limits

The physical practice will tire your body out and will enable you to go beyond your limits. Despite being tired, you will continue trying to perfect the new asana and will have a great time with your new friends.

In the weeks prior to your training, you can prepare physically with the videos listed below. As always, listen to the body and work within your limits.

Warm-Ups for Beginners

Stretches for Beginners

7. You will Become Fearless

It will take away all your fears and will transform you into a completely new person. The things you deemed impossible will now become possible, and you’ll be able to smash every wall that stands in your way.

8. Your Communication Skills will Improve

In order to become a good yoga instructor, you need to have practical communication skills. During your Yoga Teachers Training Course, you will discover your voice, which will help you in guiding your future students. Along with that, your communication skills will also improve, which will be beneficial for both your private and professional lives.

9. You will Learn About Your Teaching Capabilities

Teaching requires patience, perseverance, and in-depth knowledge. You might consider yourself an expert, but after going through your TTC, you will understand whether you are ready to teach others or not.

So far we have not cancelled any of our courses. Due to unforeseen circumstances if we need to cancel our course, we will issue you 100% refund of the amount received by us. You will have option to attend future batch also where we will issue you special discounts.

Depending on the training, a $300 or $600 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot. If for some reason you cannot attend, you can apply the deposit to any other program within a year. For the refund policy, please visit our FAQ page.

We have Transferwise, Bank Transfer and PayPal. If Transferwise is available in your country, it is the best way to make the payment as it’s the most cheapest method for international payment.

Well, the most common advice heard, in this case, is to stay alert. But that’s a little vague. So to give you a brighter, more accurate picture, we have divided this section into two parts – hygiene and protection against fraudsters.

Health and Hygiene

India’s hygienic conditions are not the best, and travelers can quickly get sick. Here is a list of some protective measures you can take to help ensure that you stay healthy and fit.

1. Avoid drinking tap water, instead, use mineral water. Check that the bottle is sealed correctly. For individuals who are going to stay for a long duration in India, it is recommended to use Lifestraw or SteriPen. Before signing up for a program check with the school if they have a water purifier machine installed for drinking water.
   
2. Avoid eating raw salads or fruits that have been washed via tap water. Only eat boiled or cooked vegetables. Fruits and vegetables that you can peel are safe for consumption.
3. Don’t have ice at the restaurants as there is a high chance, they are made of local water which can make you sick.
4. Only eat fresh and hot food, don’t pick up food that has been left outside for a long while or has flies buzzing around it.
5. Avoid eating meat that has been placed out for a long time.
6. Take a look at how vendors prepare food and observe their sanitary habits. Along with that, you can also take food tours as well.
7. Buy travel insurance. It will prove very beneficial in emergencies.

Sickness

Sometimes even after taking precautions, you might fall ill. In that case, you can take the following measures:

1. Depending on the area of your yoga school, hospital facilities can range from decent to good. If you feel sick, then quickly pay a visit to your nearest doctor.
2. Ayurvedic medicine is another option available. Since it incorporates natural healing methods, there are hardly any side–effects on the body.
3. If you are unable to locate Ayurvedic practitioners in your location, try searching for Homeopathic doctors. Homeopathy medicines also work wonders in a short time.
4. For added energy, eat yogurt. In India, you can find yogurt easily. The good bacteria and probiotics in it kill the harmful bacteria and are thus beneficial for the ailing.

Preventive Measures Against Scammers, Beggars, and Sellers

In India, tourists become easy targets for scammers, beggars, and sellers. The risks are even higher if you are traveling alone. Here are a few precautionary measures you can use:

1. If you’re not interested in buying something, then give the shopkeeper a strong response. Don’t use, “Maybe next time…” It is taken as a positive response, and you will end up becoming their primary target.
2. If you encounter a persistent vendor, then the best course of action is to run away.
3. Research for traits of possible scammers so that you can spot them beforehand and avoid them. Travel websites and bloggers can prove to be quite beneficial in this regard.

Along with that, you can also consult your hotel staff. They will tell you which areas of the city to avoid. Additionally, if there any particular groups you should stay away from and other useful information regarding tourism problems.

1. Avoid giving money to beggars, especially if you are a female because it will attract scammers and muggers. There is also a risk that the beggar might use the money to buy drugs. Instead of talking in a harsh tone, you can look the beggar in the eye and decline them with respect.
2. In India, sexual harassment against female travelers occurs. God forbid, if you ever find yourself in such a situation, raise your voice or do an elbow jab to keep the perpetrator away.

Also, it is recommended to avoid smiling at Indian men and dress conservatively as well.

Please consider our other 200-Hour Yoga program location as an alternative. Each city offers its own unique and spiritual charm. Here are different programs at these locations:

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Dharamsala

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa

If you can’t find suitable dates, here are some of the most prestigious Universities and Institutions;

Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar
https://www.biharyoga.net/

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi
http://www.yogamdniy.nic.in/

SVYASA, Bangalore
https://svyasa.edu.in/

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
http://www.dsvv.ac.in/

Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
https://www.gkv.ac.in/

Patanjali University, Haridwar
https://universityofpatanjali.com/

Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, Pune
https://kdham.com/

Other than above here are some reputed Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Training at different locations:

Triguna Yoga, Rishikesh Uttarakhand http://trigunayoga.net/
Alakh Yoga, Rishikesh Uttarakhand https://www.alakhyoga.com/
Yoga Vidya Mandiram, Rishikesh Uttarakhand https://yogavidyamandiram.com/
Rishikesh Yogpeeth, Rishikesh Uttarakhand https://www.rishikeshyogpeeth.com/
World Peace Yoga, Rishikesh Uttarakhand https://worldpeaceyogaschool.com/
Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh Uttarakhand https://www.rishikulyogshala.org/
Pushkar Meditation Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan http://www.meditationinpushkar.in/
Paramanand Institute, Indore, Central India https://paramyoga.org/
Oceanic Yoga Retreat, Mandrem Beach, Goa https://www.oceanicyoga.com/
Trimurti Yoga, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh https://www.trimurtiyoga.com/
Nirvana Yoga Shala, Mysuru, Karnataka https://mysoreyoga.in/
Vrinda School of Yoga, Varkala, Kerala http://www.vrindaschoolofyoga.com/

Siddhi Yoga will expose you to several styles of yoga, including hatha, vinyasa, karma, bhakti, mantra, and raja. This comprehensive approach will help you develop a holistic view of how you want to teach.