Specialised Yoga Teacher Trainings · Rishikesh
Focused one-week teacher trainings for practitioners and teachers who want to deepen their study, develop a new skill, or continue learning after a yoga teacher training. Study one subject deeply, practise it consistently, and learn how to share it with others.
At a glance
Definition
A specialised teacher training gives you the time and structure to study one subject deeply.
Instead of moving between many subjects, you stay with one practice throughout the week: learning its foundations, practising with guidance, understanding its theory, and developing the ability to share it with others.
These trainings are especially suited to yoga teachers and practitioners who want to deepen an existing practice, add a new skill after a TTC, or continue their studies in a specific area of yoga.
Your week
About 50 hours over one week, combining practice, theory, study and teaching practice.
Daily rhythm
The exact timetable may vary by subject and teacher. A typical day combines practice, theory, nature, rest and evening activities.
Curriculum
A focused range of one-week trainings. Each programme is organised according to its subject and scheduled when the training is offered.
Singing bowls, gongs, sound bath and Nāda Yoga, learned through hands-on practice and guided teaching.
Classical breathing practices and meditation studied deeply, with an emphasis on practice, understanding and teaching.
A study of sound, mantra, devotional singing and the musical traditions that support yogic practice.
A focused study of Ashtanga Vinyasa, its traditional sequence, breath and method of practice and teaching.
A focused exploration of Hatha-based practice through different approaches, including Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga.
Kriyas, breath, mantra and meditation studied through a structured practice focused on energy and awareness.
Yoga postures, movement and inversions supported by the hammock, with attention to safety and teaching.
A focused study of the yoga of sound, listening and inner awareness.
A focused study of the relationship between breath, nostril flow, rhythm and subtle practice.
Alignment-focused yoga with attention to props, individual needs and therapeutic approaches to practice.
A focused study of yoga practices that can be adapted for pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Each training focuses on one subject for one week, combining practice, theory and teaching methodology. Courses are scheduled individually throughout the year.
Where you will study
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.
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.
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.
The residential option
One of the oldest ashrams on the Ganga, with forest on three sides and no town around it.
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.
Simple, comfortable ashram rooms are available in shared or private formats, with attached bathrooms. Bedding and towels are provided.
Three sattvic meals are served each day, giving you regular nourishment throughout the training while keeping the rhythm of the day light and uncomplicated.
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.
Ayurvedic massage is available on request, giving residential students an opportunity to slow down and take care of the body alongside their practice.
A quiet space for reading and reflection, with books and traditional teachings to explore between sessions.
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
All specialised teacher trainings currently follow the same fee structure.
Daily instruction, course materials, teaching practice and Yoga Alliance certificate. Room and meals are arranged separately.
All of the above, plus accommodation in a shared room and three sattvic meals a day.
All of the above, with a private room.
Dates
Specialised trainings are organised throughout the year. Dates are announced when each programme is scheduled.
New dates are announced every month. Ask us on WhatsApp.
Tell us which subject interests you and when you would like to join.
We will share the next available dates, format and remaining places.
Select non-residential Tapovan or residential Phool Chatti Ashram.
Once the details are confirmed, we will share the payment information personally.
Tell us what you would like to study and when you plan to visit. We will check upcoming dates or whether the course can be arranged with a teacher.
Who should join
Deepen an existing subject or add a new skill to your teaching.
Continue your studies after a foundational yoga teacher training and explore a subject more deeply.
Spend a full week with one practice instead of moving between different subjects.
Learn a specialised practice that you can gradually bring into your own classes.
You do not need to know everything about yoga. What matters is a genuine interest in studying one subject deeply.
Eligibility
Depth
A week with one practice gives you repetition, correction and questions in a way a single class cannot.
You are not trying to cover everything. You are giving one subject your full attention — practising it, understanding it and learning how to share it with others.Why us
Focused one-week training instead of trying to cover everything at once.
Study directly with Yogamani teachers who teach these practices as part of their own ongoing practice.
Groups of 6–12 allow more corrections, questions and teaching feedback.
Each training brings together practical experience, theory, study and teaching methodology.
Choose non-residential study in Upper Tapovan or residential immersion at Phool Chatti Ashram.
Stay at the ashram, eat together, practise, rest and experience a quieter yogic rhythm away from the town.
Selected specialised teacher trainings are available online, live from Rishikesh, so learning can continue beyond your time in India.
Your specialised training sits within Yogamani’s wider environment of yoga classes, Deep Dive study, teacher training, retreats and Himalayan practice.
Getting here
A tourist e-visa is what most international students need. Apply in advance according to your nationality and travel plans.
Delhi (DEL) is the main international gateway, about 6 hours by road. Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport, about 45 minutes away.
Come the day before your course starts. Check-in from 12 noon and check-out by 10 am.
We can help you arrange transport from the airport or Delhi.
Comfortable practice clothes, warm layers for the mornings, a shawl, a notebook, a water bottle and anything specific required for your chosen course.
Teachers
Specialised trainings are taught by Yogamani teachers according to the subject. The teaching team includes experienced practitioners in yoga, pranayama, meditation, sound healing and traditional yoga practices.
Sound Healing · Nāda Yoga · Yoga
Pranayama · Meditation
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Hatha · Vinyasa Flow
Certification
Specialised teacher trainings provide a Yoga Alliance certificate on successful completion of the training, issued through Rishikesh Niketan School. The Sound Healing & Nāda Yoga TTC gives a Certificate of Completion.
The certificate recognises completion of the specialised training and teaching practice. Requirements include participation in the training and completion of the final teaching practice.
How Specialised differs from other Yogamani programmes
| Programme | Purpose | Length | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in class | Practise today | Single class or weekly/monthly practice | No |
| Deep Dive Course | Study one subject continuously | 1 to 4 weeks | Certificate of Completion |
| Specialised teacher training | Learn one subject deeply and develop teaching skills | 1 week · about 50 hours | Yoga Alliance certificate |
| 200-hour teacher training | Complete a broader foundation for teaching yoga | 60 hours online + 15 days in person | RYT 200 eligible |
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Questions
Each specialised teacher training is one week and about 50 hours.
No. A specialised training focuses deeply on one subject. The 200-hour training covers a broader yoga curriculum and is structured as 60 hours online plus 15 days in person.
Yes. Successful completion of a specialised teacher training includes a Yoga Alliance certificate issued through Rishikesh Niketan School. The Sound Healing & Nāda Yoga TTC gives a Certificate of Completion.
A Deep Dive is structured study of one or more subjects for one to four weeks and gives a Certificate of Completion. A specialised training is a focused one-week teacher training with teaching practice and a Yoga Alliance certificate.
Requirements vary by subject. Most trainings are open to practitioners and teachers, but some specialised subjects may require previous practice.
Yes. Residential students stay at Phool Chatti Ashram for the training, with accommodation and three sattvic meals included.
Yes. The non-residential option takes place at Yogamani Shala in Upper Tapovan.
Specialised trainings are available in English, Hindi and Japanese, depending on the programme and teacher.
Groups are kept to around 6 to 12 students.
Send us a request through the form or WhatsApp. We will confirm the available dates, format and payment details personally.
Policy
Plans change. Tell us as early as possible and we will move your booking to a later date wherever possible.
Tell us which subject interests you, when you will be in Rishikesh and whether you want to stay at the ashram. We will tell you which specialised training fits your goals and the next available dates.
Payment can be made at the shala or through the available online/UPI payment options shared with you.
Other ways to study
Daily practice, weekly theory and study material focused on one or more subjects.
See Deep DiveA broader foundation to practise and teach yoga.
See the trainingSyllabus
Each programme focuses on one subject. The exact syllabus is taught according to the subject, teacher and upcoming training schedule.
Open any course to see what you study. Each course is taught in English, with Hindi support.
Singing bowls, gongs, sound bath and Nāda Yoga, learned through hands-on practice and guided teaching.
Classical breathing practices and meditation studied deeply, with an emphasis on practice, understanding and teaching.
A study of sound, mantra, devotional singing and the musical traditions that support yogic practice.
A focused study of Ashtanga Vinyasa, its traditional sequence, breath and method of practice and teaching.
A focused exploration of Hatha-based practice through different approaches, including Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga.
Kriyas, breath, mantra and meditation studied through a structured practice focused on energy and awareness.
Yoga postures, movement and inversions supported by the hammock, with attention to safety and teaching.
A focused study of the yoga of sound, listening and inner awareness.
A focused study of the relationship between breath, nostril flow, rhythm and subtle practice.
Alignment-focused yoga with attention to props, individual needs and therapeutic approaches to practice.
A focused study of yoga practices that can be adapted for pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Languages
Need another language? Message us on WhatsApp and we will try to arrange it, with an interpreter if needed.
Online
Selected specialised teacher trainings are available online, live from Rishikesh. Study with the same teachers and bring a focused practice into your own space, wherever you are.
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