500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
One Journey. One School. One Complete Foundation.
Complete your 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training through The Adhisha's integrated 200 Hour + 300 Hour pathway—designed for those who want to deepen their practice, develop advanced teaching skills, and graduate with a complete foundation for both teaching and living yoga. The complete 500 Hour journey represents the pinnacle of your teacher training education.
- ✓ Internationally recognised
- ✓ Progressive learning pathway
- ✓ Advanced teaching competency
What is a 500 Hour TTC?
A 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is the complete teacher training pathway, combining both foundational and advanced studies. Rather than being a standalone course, it is completed in two progressive stages:
- 200 Hour TTC: Your foundational certification, where you build essential knowledge, practice, and teaching skills.
- 300 Hour TTC: An advanced training that can only be undertaken after successfully completing a recognised 200 Hour TTC.
- 500 Hour Journey: Together, these two certifications form the complete 500-Hour teacher training pathway.
"The deepest transformations are rarely rushed. The 500 Hour journey isn't simply a longer course. It's the gift of staying long enough for knowledge to become understanding, practice to become embodiment, and teachers to become lifelong mentors."
Why choose the complete journey at The Adhisha?
Your 500 Hour journey is more than two certifications - it's one continuous learning experience. By completing both your 200 Hour and 300 Hour training at Adhisha, you benefit from consistent guidance, progressive learning, and a shared philosophy that allows each stage to build naturally upon the last. The result is a stronger foundation, greater confidence, and a more meaningful journey as both a practitioner and a teacher.
One School - Continuity
One philosophy. One progression. One cohesive learning experience.
- Build naturally from foundational to advanced studies.
- Learn with teachers who understand your journey.
- Strengthen your practice and teaching through consistent guidance.
- Avoid the disruption of starting over in a new environment.
Connection
Continue learning with a community you've already built.
- Foster lasting relationships with peers and mentors.
- Learn in an environment of trust, familiarity, and support.
- Stay connected through future trainings and alumni opportunities.
- Grow together with like-minded practitioners and teachers.
Long-Term Value
Follow a thoughtfully designed pathway from 200H to 500H.
- Gain a more integrated and comprehensive education.
- Save time and energy by continuing where you began.
- Develop greater confidence through progressive learning.
- Invest in a journey that supports both personal growth and professional aspirations.
The Adhisha Difference
Immerse yourself into an ecosystem engineered for complete personal transformation and professional teaching readiness.
The Integration Week
A thoughtfully curated 6-day integration experience between the 200 Hour and 300 Hour TTCs, exclusively for our 500 Hour students. Focuses on morning yoga, business setup, self-development classes, cooking lessons, and free afternoons to rest.
Mentorship That Evolves
Long-term guidance across both trainings, offering progressive feedback that builds on previous learning, delivered by teachers who truly observe your unique growth over time.
Advanced Lifestyle Lab
Advanced Lifestyle Integration Lab sessions to cultivate a deeper application of Ayurveda, sleep science, recovery, nutrition, and daily routines before guiding others.
A Stronger Teaching Identity
Refine your authentic teaching voice, build class leading clarity, develop methodology consistency, and graduate with a unified, cohesive teaching foundation.
One Philosophy. Fully Lived.
Spend 500 hours immersed in the core Adhisha values. Benefit from a seamless transition from foundation to advanced, representing a complete spiritual transformation.
Impact Beyond Self
Develop leadership through service. Experience village outreach, cultural preservation initiatives, and meaningful Karma Yoga projects in local Indian communities.
From Practice to Purpose to Profession
Practice
Deepen your practice through continued study, consistent discipline, and lived experience. With more time to refine, question, and explore, your understanding matures naturally—bringing greater depth and authenticity to the way you practise yoga.
Purpose
Teaching with purpose begins by understanding what you stand for. As your journey unfolds, your philosophy becomes clearer, your voice more authentic, and your intention more meaningful—allowing you to teach from experience, not just education.
Profession
Build a career that reflects the depth of your training. Our comprehensive Practice to Profession module prepares you with the practical, professional, and business skills needed to confidently build a sustainable career in today's evolving yoga industry.
Who Is (and Isn't) This Journey For?
Perfect for You If...
- ✓ You're committed to a deeper and more immersive yoga journey.
- ✓ You value learning within one consistent philosophy and environment.
- ✓ You seek long-term personal growth alongside professional development.
- ✓ You're ready to invest the time, discipline and dedication a complete 500 Hour journey deserves.
You May Prefer Another Path If...
- ○ You're simply exploring yoga as a casual interest or hobby.
- ○ You'd prefer to complete your training in separate stages over time.
- ○ You're unable to commit to the duration and intensity of the complete journey at this stage.
- ○ You'd like to gain teaching experience before deciding whether to continue with advanced training.
Two Ways to Complete Your 500 Hours
Whether you're beginning your teacher training journey or continuing from an existing 200 Hour certification, there is a pathway to complete your 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with The Adhisha.
Complete the Full Journey at The Adhisha
Continue Your Journey with The Adhisha
Already certified elsewhere? You're most welcome here.
We warmly welcome graduates from all Yoga Alliance–recognised 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training programs into our 300 Hour TTC. Wherever your journey began, we'd be honoured to help you take the next step.
The Adhisha Circle
RISHIKESH • SANCTUARY • TRANSFORMATIONEvery journey is shaped by the people you share it with. Here's a glimpse into the community, culture, and moments that make The Adhisha feel like home.
Yoga Practice at The Adhisha
Yoga Classrooms
Yoga Classrooms at The Adhisha
Sattvic Food
Nourishing Sattvic Food at The Adhisha
Comfortable Rooms at The Adhisha
Yogic Community
Yogic Community at The Adhisha
Nature & Culture
Surrounding Nature and Culture in Rishikesh
Investment
Choose the accommodation option that best suits your preferences. Every package includes your complete 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training experience - from tuition and accommodation to nourishing meals, immersive learning and the signature Adhisha experiences that shape your journey.
Inaugural Year Packages (Pricing to be Finalized soon)
Every package includes
Private Room
Perfect for those seeking privacy and personal space throughout their stay.
Twin Shared Room
Share your stay with one fellow student while enjoying comfort and connection.
Triple Shared Room
Comfortable shared accommodation offering excellent value without compromising on your experience.
FAQs
Is the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training a standalone course?
No. A 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is completed by successfully undertaking both a 200 Hour and a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Together, they form the complete 500 Hour teacher training pathway.
Do I need to complete my 200 Hour at Adhisha to join the 300 Hour?
No. We warmly welcome graduates from all recognised 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training programs into our 300 Hour TTC.
How long does it take to complete the full 500 Hour journey?
You can complete your 500 Hour journey by undertaking both the 200 Hour (24 days) and 300 Hour (28 days) TTCs with Adhisha. Many students choose to continue directly, while others return for the 300 Hour at a later stage.
Will I receive separate certifications?
Yes. Upon successfully completing each training, you will receive the respective 200 Hour and 300 Hour certifications. Together, these fulfil the educational requirements for the 500 Hour teacher training pathway.
Is the 500 Hour journey suitable if I don't plan to teach professionally?
Absolutely. Many students undertake the complete journey for personal growth, deeper study and a more immersive understanding of yoga, without intending to teach full-time.
What are the benefits of completing both trainings at Adhisha?
Completing your entire journey at Adhisha offers a progressive curriculum, long-term mentorship, one consistent teaching philosophy and a seamless learning experience where each stage naturally builds upon the last.
Can I take a break between my 200 Hour and 300 Hour training?
Yes. While many students choose to continue their journey directly, you're welcome to return for your 300 Hour whenever you're ready, subject to course availability.
How do I know if the complete 500 Hour journey is right for me?
If you're seeking more than a certification—if you're looking for deeper study, sustained personal growth and a comprehensive foundation for teaching and living yoga—the complete 500 Hour journey may be the right path for you.
What visa duration do you recommend?
While the complete 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training spans approximately two months, we recommend applying for a visa with at least six months' validity, wherever possible. This gives you the flexibility to settle in comfortably, complete your training with ease, and enjoy additional time in India should you wish to continue your journey of exploration and self-discovery.
Can I stay in India before or after my training?
Absolutely. Many students choose to arrive early or extend their stay after graduation to experience more of India's culture, spiritual heritage and natural beauty. A longer-validity visa gives you the freedom to travel, deepen your practice or simply immerse yourself in the experience beyond the classroom.
Ready for the Complete Journey?
Whether you're taking your first step into yoga teacher training or continuing towards your 500 Hour certification, we're here to help you choose the path that's right for you.