Learn authentic yoga from experienced masters in the Yoga Capital of the World. 100, 200, 300 & 500 Hour TTC programs. Hatha, Ashtanga & multi-style. Beginners welcome. Monthly batches. Accommodation included.
"Welcome Yogis — A Traditional Yoga School in Rishikesh, India”
Mira Yoga Retreat is a Yoga Alliance-certified yoga school in Rishikesh, India. We have been teaching authentic yoga since 2017. Our school is located in Tapovan, one of the most peaceful areas of Rishikesh. It sits beside the sacred Ganga River, surrounded by the Himalayan foothills.
In simple terms, this is a place where yoga is taught the way it was meant to be — traditional, deep, and honest. Not for show. Not for fitness alone.
We offer yoga teacher training, yoga retreats, and drop-in yoga classes. Our students come from over 40 countries. Many arrive as beginners. Many leave as confident, certified yoga teachers.
Yoga Alliance Certified School (RYS)
Teaching Since 2017 in Rishikesh, India
Students from 50+ Countries
Traditional Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga
We offer yoga retreats for all needs — relaxation, healing, detox, and cultural immersion. Each retreat runs 7 or 10 days. All meals and accommodation are included. Retreats are open to all levels. No prior yoga experience is needed.
Duration: 7 days | Level: All | Includes: Meals & accommodation Refresh your body and mind in 7 days. Daily yoga, meditation, and sound healing. Himalayan treks, Ganga Aarti, and temple visits. A complete reset for busy people who need stillness.
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Duration: 10 days | Level: All | Includes: Meals & accommodation Quiet your mind with deep meditation and sound healing. Each day includes guided sessions using crystal bowls and breathwork. Leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more present.
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Duration: 7 days | Level: All | Includes: Meals & accommodation Combine daily yoga with guided Himalayan treks. Breathe in clean mountain air. Challenge your body on the trails. Find stillness in nature —one breath at a time.
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Duration: 10 days | Level: All | Includes: Meals & accommodation Heal through Ayurveda, yoga therapy, and a Sattvic diet. Receive a personalized Ayurvedic consultation on arrival. Your body and mind will reset from the inside out.
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Duration: 7 days | Level: All | Includes: Meals & accommodation Cleanse your body with traditional yogic practices. Guided juice fasting, breathwork, and gentle yoga. Feel lighter, clearer, and more energized by day 7.
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Duration: 10 days | Level: All | Includes: Meals & accommodation Explore the real Rishikesh alongside your yoga practice. Village tours, temple visits, and the sacred Ganga Aarti. Connect with the living tradition behind your yoga practice.
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Yoga teacher training (TTC) is a structured, certified course that teaches you how to practice and teach yoga professionally. In simple terms, it is the official training you complete to become a certified yoga teacher. At Mira Yoga Retreat, we offer Yoga Alliance-certified TTC programs in Rishikesh. Our courses cover Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, pranayama, meditation, yoga anatomy, and teaching methodology. They run every month and are open to beginners. This is why Rishikesh is the right place to do your yoga teacher training: it is the Yoga Capital of the World, and the tradition here is real and ancient.
| Course | Duration | Level | Certification | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Hour TTC | 12 days | Beginner | Yoga Alliance | First-time students, quick intro to yoga |
| 200 Hour TTC | 24 days | Beginner–Intermediate | Yoga Alliance RYT 200 | Complete foundation to teach yoga professionally |
| 300 Hour TTC | 28 days | Intermediate–Advanced | Yoga Alliance RYT 300 | Graduates of 200 hr TTC wanting to go deeper |
| 500 Hour TTC | 2 months | All Levels | Yoga Alliance RYT 500 | Full mastery from beginner to advanced teacher |
Duration: 12 days | Level: Beginner | Certification: Yoga Alliance
The 100-hour yoga teacher training is perfect if you are new to yoga. In 12 days, you will learn the foundations of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. You will study alignment, pranayama, and basic yoga philosophy. This is a strong first step. You can continue with the 200-hour TTC next. This course also helps you build confidence in your personal practice while experiencing the traditional yogic lifestyle in Rishikesh.
Duration: 24 days | Level: Beginner–Intermediate | Certification: Yoga Alliance RYT 200
The 200-hour yoga teacher training is our most popular course. It is the standard certification to teach yoga anywhere in the world. You will learn Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, anatomy, philosophy, and how to lead classes. Beginners are welcome. You do not need any prior experience to join.
Duration: 28 days | Level: Intermediate | Certification: Yoga Alliance RYT 300
This course is for those who have completed a 200-hour TTC. You will go deeper into advanced asanas, pranayama, and yogic philosophy. Refine your teaching skills and become a more confident, experienced teacher. This training prepares you to teach yoga professionally at an advanced level worldwide.
Duration: 2 months | Level: All levels | Certification: Yoga Alliance RYT 500
The 500-hour TTC takes you from beginner to advanced in one full course. It combines the 200-hour and 300-hour programs into a single journey. After this, you will have the highest level of certification from Yoga Alliance. You will be ready to teach anywhere in the world with full confidence.
Rishikesh is known worldwide as the Yoga Capital of the World. It sits at the base of the Himalayas, along the sacred Ganga River in northern India. For thousands of years, sages and seekers have come here to practice and study yoga. This is why it matters for your yoga teacher training. When you learn yoga in Rishikesh, you are not just attending a course. You are studying in the place where yoga was born and has been kept alive. The environment itself — the clean air, the river, the mountains, the silence — naturally supports deep practice and honest learning.
Rishikesh has been a centre for yoga and meditation for thousands of years. Ancient ashrams, temples, and teachers are part of daily life here. This gives your training a depth and authenticity that is hard to find elsewhere.
Clean mountain air, river sounds, and open skies create a calm state of mind. Stress drops quickly here. The body relaxes. The nervous system resets. This is the ideal setting for a yoga training that goes beyond the physical.
Thousands of yoga students from all over the world come to Rishikesh every year. You will train alongside people from different cultures, all with a shared purpose. Friendships made here often last a lifetime.
Yoga Alliance certified courses (RYS 100, 200, 300 & 500 hour)
Experienced teachers — most have 12 to 18+ years of practice
Small class sizes — personal attention for every student
Traditional Hatha and Ashtanga yoga — taught in an authentic lineage
Daily yoga, pranayama, and meditation sessions
Yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and anatomy are included in the curriculum
Fresh Sattvic vegetarian meals are included in all programs
Peaceful location in Tapovan, Upper Rishikesh, near the Ganga
Himalayan views, trekking, and nature immersion
Sacred Ganga Aarti experience during your stay
Full accommodation included — private or shared rooms
Clean, comfortable rooms with hot water and high-speed Wi-Fi
Supportive international community from 40+ countries
Suitable for all skill levels, including complete beginners
Monthly batches — flexible start dates all year round
Our teachers are the heart of Mira Yoga Retreat. Every teacher on our team has a minimum of 12 years of personal yoga practice. Several have 18 or more years of teaching experience. Some hold gold medals in therapeutic yoga.
They do not just teach yoga. They live it. In a yoga teacher training, the teacher’s depth of practice matters more than anything else. This is what your students will one day experience through you.
Daily breathwork to build energy and calm the mind
Classic asana practice for strength, flexibility, and balance
Daily guided sessions in Himalayan stillness
Crystal bowl sessions for deep inner restoration
Dynamic flows to release tension and improve mobility
Personalised herbs, oils, and wellness consultation
Vedic birth chart reading and spiritual guidance
Therapeutic sessions tailored to your body’s needs
Ganga Aarti, temples, and Rishikesh cultural experience
Thrill and spirituality meet on the Ganges waves
Sacred Himalayan trails offer breathtaking views and peace.
Sacred evening lamps glowing along the holy Ganges.
Discover hidden rushing waters in lush Himalayan forests.
Not ready to join a full yoga teacher training or retreat? Start with a drop-in class. Our daily classes in Rishikesh are open to all levels — including complete beginners. Classes run Monday to Saturday. No booking required in advance.
Students from over 40 countries have trained with us. Here are some of their stories.
★ 4.9 / 5.0 average rating across 200+ reviews on Google.
My time at Mira Yoga Retreat was truly transformative. The teachers' depth of knowledge and the serene environment helped me connect with yoga on a much deeper level.
The 100-hour course provided the perfect foundation for my yoga journey. The small class sizes allowed for personalized attention from the teachers.
Mira Yoga Retreat stands out for its authentic approach to yoga. The teachers truly embody what they teach, creating a magical learning environment.
Yoga teacher training (TTC) is a certified course that teaches you to practice and teach yoga professionally. It covers asanas (postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology. A TTC is for anyone who wants to deepen their practice or become a certified yoga teacher. You do not need to be advanced or experienced. Our 100-hour and 200-hour TTC programs in Rishikesh are specifically designed for beginners.
A yoga retreat is focused on relaxation, healing, and personal rejuvenation. There are no exams, no certification, and no pressure. It is a restorative holiday with yoga included. A yoga teacher training (TTC) is a structured, intensive course. It includes daily study, exams, and results in a Yoga Alliance certification. A TTC is for those who want to teach yoga professionally or deepen their understanding of the practice. Both are offered at Mira Yoga Retreat.
Yes. The 200-hour yoga teacher training at Mira Yoga Retreat is designed for beginners. You do not need any prior yoga experience to join. The course starts from the foundations of alignment, breathing, and posture. By the end of 24 days, you will have a strong foundation in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, a clear understanding of yoga philosophy, and the confidence to begin teaching. Many of our most successful graduates arrived as complete beginners.
Yes. All TTC programs at Mira Yoga Retreat are certified by Yoga Alliance USA. Yoga Alliance is the world’s largest yoga credentialing body, recognised in over 160 countries. After completing your course, you can register as an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance and teach yoga anywhere in the world. Our school is registered as a Yoga Alliance RYS (Registered Yoga School)
At Mira Yoga Retreat, our yoga teacher training programs start from approximately 640 EUR for the 100-hour TTC. The 200-hour TTC starts from approximately 999 EUR. These prices include accommodation, all meals (Sattvic vegetarian food, three times daily), course materials, and all tuition fees. There are no hidden costs. Rishikesh is one of the most affordable destinations in the world for completing a yoga teacher training program with international certification.
Yes. Rishikesh is widely considered one of the safest cities in India for international solo travellers. It has a calm, spiritual atmosphere and a local community that is welcoming and respectful toward yoga students. The Tapovan area, where Mira Yoga Retreat is located, is particularly quiet and peaceful. We have hosted students from over 40 countries, including many solo women travellers, and safety has never been a concern.
Our TTC package includes: full accommodation in the ashram (private or shared room), three Sattvic vegetarian meals daily, all course materials and textbooks, tuition from experienced teachers, daily yoga and meditation classes, excursions and cultural activities such as Ganga Aarti visits, Yoga Alliance certification upon completion, and support for visa and travel questions. The only things not included are your international flights and personal shopping.
Rishikesh is a year-round destination for yoga teacher training. The most popular months are October to April, when the weather is cool, clear, and ideal for practice. March, April, and early October are particularly beautiful, with mild temperatures and clear Himalayan views. July and August are the monsoon months — still a good time to come, but expect rain and higher humidity. We run monthly TTC batches throughout the year.
The most convenient route is to fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. From Delhi, you can either take a short domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun — which is approximately 45 minutes from our ashram — or travel by train or bus from Delhi, which takes approximately 5 to 6 hours. We are happy to help you plan your travel and arrange an airport pickup. Please get in touch with us after booking your course.
Most international students apply for a Tourist e-Visa to India. It is the simplest and fastest option. You can apply online before travel and typically receive approval within 72 hours. When asked for your purpose of visit, you can state “yoga retreat” or “sightseeing.” There is no special yoga visa category. The tourist e-Visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, which is more than enough for any of our programs. Please check your country’s specific visa rules before applying.
Rishikesh is not just a beautiful place. It is the right place to learn yoga. The combination of ancient tradition, natural environment, and skilled teachers makes it the best destination in the world for serious yoga study.
Rishikesh is known globally as the Yoga Capital of the World. Sages and masters have practised here for thousands of years. Studying yoga here connects you to its living roots, not just its forms. Clean Himalayan air, Ganga riverbanks, and quiet forest paths. The environment naturally reduces stress and supports deep focus. A powerful reset for your nervous system and state of mind. Daily yoga and meditation immersion go far deeper than a studio class. You will practice alongside people from all over the world. The friendships and lessons formed here stay with you long after you leave.