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Yoga Teacher Trainings in India

Study yoga at its source, in the Himalayas

Since 2006, the European Sivananda centres have been organizing training courses in Rudraprayag, in the Himalayas, offering the unique opportunity to deepen your practice in the original context of yoga, surrounded by the sacred mountains and the Ganges.

The pure air, deep silence and spiritual vibrations of the Himalayas create an incomparable environment for profound inner transformation.

Imagine waking up to a panoramic view of the Ganges and the Himalayan peaks.

Practicing asanas on an outdoor platform, in the pure mountain air.

Studying yoga philosophy in a place charged with the spiritual vibrations of generations of sages.

Training in yoga in India is much more than learning to teach. It is a total immersion in the tradition, an opportunity to transform your practice and your life in the original context of yoga.

Each year, the European Sivananda centres organize International Yoga Teacher Trainings in Rudraprayag, where modern comfort blends with the authenticity of a sacred place.

Each day is paced by intensive practice, study of the texts, inspiring satsangs with the Swamis and special programs that immerse you in Indian spiritual culture.

Sit alone on the banks of the Ganga. Concentrate. Meditate. How she does instantaneously withdraw your mind from the physical world to the regions of immortality!

Swami Sivananda

Our yoga trainings in India

Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) - 4 weeks

The Sivananda TTC, created by Swami Vishnudevananda with the vision of spreading peace in the world, is the oldest and most important yoga teacher training in the West.
 
More than 52,000 graduates since 1969 perpetuate this teaching.
 
Experiencing this training in the Himalayas adds a unique dimension: total immersion in the environment where yoga was born.
 
For 4 weeks, you practice intensively, study sacred texts, participate in traditional ceremonies and visit Himalayan temples.
 
The energy of the place and the intensity of the practice create a profound transformation.
Two sessions per year:
  • October/November: 21 October – 19 November 2026
  • February/March: 20 February – 21 March 2027
 
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
 
From: €3,100
Benefit from the 5% early bird bonus by paying in full 6 weeks before the course starts!

Contact

Swami Madhurananda

Phone: +43 5356 67404

Email: rudraprayag-himalayas@sivananda.net

Learn more about the Teacher Training in India

Advanced Teacher Training Course (ATTC) - 4 weeks

For TTC graduates who wish to deepen their practice, the ATTC offers 4 weeks of intensive study of yogic philosophy and advanced practice.
 
In the Himalayan setting, surrounded by committed practitioners and guided by experienced swamis, you explore the most subtle dimensions of the teaching and strengthen your personal sadhana.
One session per year:
  • February/March: 20 February – 21 March 2027
 
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
 
From: €3,100
Benefit from the 5% early bird bonus by paying in full 6 weeks before the course starts!

Contact

Swami Madhurananda

Phone: +43 5356 67404

Email: rudraprayag-himalayas@sivananda.net

Learn more about the Advanced Training in India

Sadhana Intensive - 2 weeks

The Sadhana Intensive is based on the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and was designed by Swami Vishnudevananda following his own intensive retreat in the Himalayas.
 
This practice gave him the energy to accomplish his mission for nearly 40 years.
 
For two weeks, you follow this intensive practice that considerably develops your strength, flexibility and vital energy.
 
In the pure air of the Himalayas, transformation happens quickly and deeply.
One session per year:
  • October/November: 28 October – 12 November 2026
 
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
 
From: €1,630
Benefit from the 5% early bird bonus by paying in full 10 weeks before the course starts!

Contact

Swami Madhurananda

Phone: +43 5356 67404

Email: rudraprayag-himalayas@sivananda.net

Learn more about the Sadhana Intensive in India

The venue: Monal Resort

Monal Resort is located 3 km from Rudraprayag, on 3 acres (1.2 hectares) of pristine land, surrounded on three sides by the lesser Himalayan Range.
 
Features
  • Air-conditioned rooms with Western style bathrooms
  • Balcony with Ganga view
  • Hot water kettle
  • Daily room cleaning service
  • Optional laundry service
  • Spacious yoga hall and outdoor yoga platforms with Ganga view
  • Lightly spiced Indian-style yogic vegetarian meals with fresh chapatis from the tandoori oven
  • Dining hall and outdoor dining terrace with Ganga view

Special programs and excursions

  • Discourses on the Bhagavatam: A week of wisdom and live classical Raga music with Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Acharya from Vrindavan.
  • Introduction to Ayurveda: Discover this holistic health system with an Indian Vaidya (therapist).
  • Temple ceremonies: Participate in authentic pujas with a South Indian priest.
 
Possible excursions
  • Kartik Swami: Temple dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Siva. Reachable by a 3 km trek, it offers magnificent views of the snow-clad Himalayan range.
  • Koteshwar Temple: Located in a cave on the holy bank of the River Alaknanda, 3 km from Rudraprayag.
  • Rudranath Temple: 2 km away, right above the river confluence.
  • Agastyamuni: About 23 km from Rudraprayag, a place where the great sage Agastyamuni meditated.
  • Rudraprayag town: An ancient pilgrimage town 3 km away.

The course instructors

Swami Durgananda,

Director of the European Sivananda Centres

Swami Sivadasananda,

Director of the European Sivananda Centres

Swami Kailasananda,

Director of the Sivananda Centres in France and England

Swami Durgananda,

Director of the European Sivananda Centres

Swami Sivadasananda,

Director of the European Sivananda Centres

Swami Kailasananda,

Director of the Sivananda Centres in France and England
The course instructors are Yoga Acharyas, personally trained by Swami Vishnudevananda, and other senior teachers of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.

A proven organization for a serene journey

We have been organizing these trainings in India since 2006. We are here to guide you at every step.
Participation in these courses requires constant adaptation to local customs, as well as inner openness and sincere acceptance of the instructions given by the teachers.
 
A personal interview with Swami Madhurananda is essential before the registration is confirmed.
 
For the Sadhana Intensive, prerequisites of pranayama practice and a vegetarian diet are required.

Trainings are taught in English with simultaneous translation in French, German and Spanish.

An air-conditioned bus transfer from Delhi to Rudraprayag is organized. It is advisable to spend a night at the Shanti Palace hotel near the Delhi airport. Mention “Sivananda Yoga Centres” to benefit from a preferential rate.

A visa is required to travel to India. Consult the latest information here.
Comfortable and modest clothing, shawl, cap, warm socks, yoga mat, meditation cushion, toiletries, small travel first-aid kit.
 
For the ATTC & Sadhana Intensive, please remember your uniforms.
 
It is advisable to keep a copy of your visa, passport and plane ticket separately.
The training rates vary depending on the choice of rooms.
 
These rates include the examination fee, administrative costs, teaching, accommodation, meals, uniforms (TTC) and the training manual.
 
They do not include ground transportation to/from Delhi, tips, kriya kit, laundry service, excursions.

Swami Madhurananda

Phone: +43 5356 67404

Email : rudraprayag-himalayas@sivananda.net

Ready to live this transformative immersion?

Teacher Training in India (TTC)
Advanced Teacher Training in India (ATTC)
Sadhana Intensive in India

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