Days 1–2
Foundations
- Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Yogic Breathing & Ujjayi
- Mula, Uddiyana & Jalandhara Bandhas
- Daily puja and kirtan
7-Day Immersive Programme · Rishikesh
Pranayama & Bhakti Yoga 50-Hour Teacher Training Course
Deepen your practice and understanding of pranayama through traditional yogic wisdom, scientific exploration, philosophy and Bhakti Yoga.
- Starts 2 November
- 7 days · 50 hours
- Residential or non-residential
- Yoga Alliance certificate
At a glance
Pranayama & Bhakti Yoga TTC at a glance
- What it is
- A 7-day immersive teacher training in pranayama and Bhakti Yoga
- Length
- 7 days · 50 hours
- Starts
- 2 November 2026
- Place
- Tapovan shala (non-residential) or Phool Chatti Ashram (residential)
- Group size
- 6 to 12 students
- Level
- Open to practitioners and teachers
- Language
- English · Hindi · Japanese
- Certificate
- Yoga Alliance certificate, issued through Rishikesh Niketan School
- Fee
- ₹30,000 non-residential · ₹51,000 residential shared · ₹60,000 residential private
The course
Breath, devotion and understanding
A 50-hour, seven-day immersion in pranayama and Bhakti Yoga. You practise the classical breathing techniques with their bandhas, kumbhaka and mudras, and you live the devotional side of yoga every day through puja, kirtan, satsang, mantra and sound healing.
You explore the psychological, neurological, physiological and energetic influences of pranayama, with practical corrections, scientific explanations and traditional yogic philosophy.
An immersive journey integrating advanced pranayama, teaching knowledge, self-observation and devotional practices.
Core curriculum
What you will study
Fifty hours across seven days, combining advanced pranayama, philosophy, teaching knowledge and daily devotional practice.
01
Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Yogic Breathing & Ujjayi
The foundational and energising breaths of yoga, with practical corrections.
02
Mula, Uddiyana & Jalandhara Bandhas
The three locks: how they are practised and how they direct the breath.
03
Nadi Shodhana, Chandra & Surya Nadi Bhedana
Alternate nostril breathing and the lunar and solar breaths.
04
Antar & Bahya Kumbhaka with Bandhas
Internal and external breath retention, practised with the bandhas.
05
Chakra-oriented and Nadi Pranayamas
Breathing practices that work with the chakras and the nadis.
06
Mudras, Bija Mantras, Mantra Chanting & Meditation
Hand gestures, seed sounds, chanting and meditation that complete the practice.
07
Daily Puja, Kirtan, Satsang & Sound Healing
The devotional practice of Bhakti Yoga, every day of the course.
08
Science & philosophy of pranayama
Its psychological, neurological, physiological and energetic influences, with traditional yogic philosophy.
Your week
How does the training work?
Seven days that build from the foundations of the breath to retention, the subtle body and devotion.
Days 3–4
Deepening
- Nadi Shodhana, Chandra & Surya Nadi Bhedana
- Antar & Bahya Kumbhaka with Bandhas
- Practical corrections
Days 5–6
Subtle body & devotion
- Chakra-oriented and Nadi Pranayamas
- Mudras, bija mantras and mantra chanting
- Satsang and sound healing
Day 7
Integration
- Teaching knowledge and self-observation
- Meditation and revision
- Closing and certificate
Daily rhythm
A day on the training
The exact timetable may vary by teacher. A typical day combines practice, theory, nature, rest and evening devotion.
- 6:00–9:00Pranayama & Theory
- 9:00Breakfast
- 9:30Nature Walk
- 11:30Practice & Theory
- 1:00Lunch
- 1:30Rest
- 4:00Practice & Theory
- 6:30Puja, Kirtan & Satsang
- 7:30Dinner
- 8:30Sound Healing & Meditation
Who should join
Who is this training for?
01
Yoga teachers
Teach pranayama with confidence: the techniques, the bandhas, kumbhaka and how to correct them.
02
TTC graduates
Go deeper into the part of your training that usually gets the least time.
03
Practitioners
Build a steady practice of the breath and understand what it does, from the body to the mind.
04
Seekers drawn to Bhakti
Live the devotional side of yoga every day: puja, kirtan, satsang and mantra.
Where you will study
Tapovan shala or Phool Chatti Ashram
Choose between two formats. Study non-residential at our shala in Upper Tapovan, or stay at Phool Chatti Ashram and make the training the centre of your week.
Non-residential
Tapovan shala, Rishikesh
Study at Yogamani’s shala in Upper Tapovan and arrange your own accommodation and meals. This option suits students already staying in Rishikesh who want to combine the training with life in town.
- Suits students already in Rishikesh
- Choose your own room and food
- Walk to cafes, the river and Laxman Jhula
Residential
Phool Chatti Ashram
Stay at Phool Chatti Ashram, founded in 1885 and located about 15 km upstream from Rishikesh beside the Ganga, with forest on three sides. The residential option lets you make the training the centre of your week, with accommodation, meals and the wider ashram environment around you.
- Room and three sattvic meals included
- Forest on three sides, no town
- For when the course should be the only thing in your week
The residential option
Life at Phool Chatti Ashram on the Ganga, since 1885
Since 1885
One of the oldest ashrams on the Ganga, with forest on three sides and no town around it.
1885Founded
15km upstream of Rishikesh
3sides of forest
140years of practice
Phool Chatti Ashram sits where the Ganga leaves the hills, about 15 km upstream of Rishikesh. What you hear in the morning is the river and the birds. For over 140 years it has been a place of practice, carried by a lineage of swamis. It is a working ashram, not a resort: modern facilities, but the day follows the ashram rhythm.
Rooms
Simple guest rooms
Simple, comfortable ashram rooms are available in shared or private formats, with attached bathrooms. Bedding and towels are provided.
Food
Three sattvic meals
Three sattvic meals are served each day, giving you regular nourishment throughout the training while keeping the rhythm of the day light and uncomplicated.
Ashram
The ashram
A riverside ashram in the Himalayan foothills, surrounded by forest and the Ganga. It offers a quieter setting where practice, study and rest can become the rhythm of the week.
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic massage
Ayurvedic massage is available on request, giving residential students an opportunity to slow down and take care of the body alongside their practice.
Library
The ashram library
A quiet space for reading and reflection, with books and traditional teachings to explore between sessions.
Ganga
Rituals & Kīrtan
Āratī, kīrtan and other evening rituals are part of the wider ashram environment, giving residential students a chance to experience yoga beyond the training sessions.
Fees
Fees & what's included
The Pranayama & Bhakti Yoga TTC follows the same fee structure as every specialised teacher training.
Non-residential · Tapovan₹30,000
Daily instruction, course materials, teaching practice and Yoga Alliance certificate. Room and meals are arranged separately.
Residential · Phool Chatti · shared₹51,000
All of the above, plus accommodation in a shared room and three sattvic meals a day.
Residential · Phool Chatti · private₹60,000
All of the above, with a private room.
Included
- About 50 hours of training over one week
- Course manual and study materials
- Guided and supervised practice
- Teaching practice and feedback
- Yoga Alliance certificate
- Residential: room and three sattvic meals a day
Not included
- Travel to Rishikesh
- Non-residential: room and meals
- Personal expenses
- Any instruments or props to take home
Certificate
Your certificate
✓
Yoga Alliance certificate, issued through Rishikesh Niketan School
On successful completion of the training you receive a Yoga Alliance certificate issued through Rishikesh Niketan School, a Yoga Alliance registered school.
Dates
Dates and how to reserve
The next training starts on 2 November 2026 and runs for seven days. Later dates are announced when they are scheduled.
Send your request
Tell us you would like to join on 2 November, and whether you prefer Tapovan or Phool Chatti.
We confirm your place
We confirm the format and the remaining places.
Choose your format
Non-residential in Tapovan or residential at Phool Chatti Ashram.
Reserve your place
Once the details are confirmed, we share the payment information personally.
Compare
TTC or Deep Dive?
| Programme | Purpose | Length | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pranayama Deep Dive | Study and practise for yourself | Weekly or monthly | Depends on the individual programme |
| Pranayama & Bhakti Yoga TTC | Learn to teach | 7 days · 50 hours | Yoga Alliance certificate |
| 200-hour teacher training | A broad foundation for teaching yoga | 60 h online + 15 days in person | RYT 200 eligible |
| Drop-in class | Practise today | One class | No |
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Questions
Questions about the Pranayama & Bhakti Yoga TTC
The next training starts on 2 November 2026. It is a seven-day immersion of 50 hours.
Kapalabhati, bhastrika, yogic breathing and ujjayi; the three bandhas; nadi shodhana, chandra and surya nadi bhedana; antar and bahya kumbhaka; chakra and nadi pranayamas; mudras, bija mantras, chanting and meditation; and daily puja, kirtan, satsang and sound healing.
Some regular yoga or breathing practice helps. The training is open to practitioners and teachers; tell us about your experience when you enquire.
Yes. On successful completion you receive a Yoga Alliance certificate issued through Rishikesh Niketan School.
Yes. Residential students stay at Phool Chatti Ashram for the week, with accommodation and three sattvic meals included. Non-residential students study at the Tapovan shala and arrange their own stay.
Breath retention and the stronger breaths are taught step by step with corrections. Some, such as kapalabhati, bhastrika and kumbhaka, are not suitable in pregnancy or with certain health conditions; tell the teacher about any condition before the course.
A Deep Dive is study for your own practice, weekly or monthly. This training is one immersive week that adds teaching knowledge and Bhakti Yoga, with a Yoga Alliance certificate.
Send a request here or on WhatsApp. We confirm your place and share payment details personally.
Policy
Rescheduling and refunds
Plans change. Tell us as early as possible and we will move your booking to a later date wherever we can.
- Bookings can move to a future date
- Tell us as early as possible
- Transfers depend on availability
- Payment details are shared personally, never online
Ask if this training suits you
Tell us about your practice and whether you prefer Tapovan or Phool Chatti. We will tell you honestly whether this training, a Deep Dive or another course fits you best.
No payment is taken online. We confirm everything with you personally.
Languages
Learn in multiple languages
- EnglishAll programmes
- हिंदीAll programmes
- 日本語On selected programmes
Need another language? Message us on WhatsApp and we will try to arrange it, with an interpreter if needed.
Online
Prefer to learn from home?
Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra are also taught online, live from Rishikesh, by the same teachers.
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