Yoga Teacher Training in India

Gopal ji has been teaching yoga in Rishikesh for the last eight years and while teaching at different yoga schools, he observed that not everyone who enrolled for the teacher training course in Rishikesh came with a mission of just learning yoga but some of them were looking for a more comprehensive experience such as cultural exposure, food and tourism exploration. Because of this, most of the yoga schools in Rishikesh were focused in curating this perfect experience, diluting the authenticity and essence of yoga along the way. Having completed his own yoga education from a Gurukulam, he missed the strict discipline and cultural appropriation he experienced and wanted to create a similar experience for others.

During his tenure as a yoga teacher, working for different schools, he realized that a major bulk of the tuition fee paid by student went towards creating the premium experience, especially targeted at tourists and foreigners. This included premium accommodation, fancy meals and excursions which did not impart any value towards yoga education which should have been the top priority.

It has been his dream for the last six year to bring the authentic way of yoga education to the world, complete with the yogic discipline, and ascetic way of life. He drew inspiration from his own education and worked on creating an ashram like atmosphere for people who are serious about their yoga education and want to solely focus on their practice. He allocated majority of his resources and budget towards hiring the best teachers and gurus for his school while cutting down on anything that wasn’t absolute necessity in the yogic journey so that his students could access high-quality yoga education at affordable prices. He believes that to truly experience yoga, one needs to dedicate themselves to the yogic way of life, where the only focus is on learning authentic yoga and learning the yogic discipline. He learnt from his experiences as a yoga teacher that the expense of a TTC course mostly went towards in food and accommodation and curating those premium experiences which is not important in a yogic journey. He wanted to create a school where the expenses went towards hiring the best teachers, gurus and faculties for the students and cut down cost in anything that wasn't absolute necessity. This way he could provide affordable and budget friendly TTC courses at a fraction of cost compared to other schools. Also, his goal behind such a concept is to attract like-minded people who want to experience the yogic discipline and Gurukulam culture, where your only focus is on your practice, your inner growth and disconnect from the materialistic pleasures of the world.

Our founder staunchly believes in the first Yog sutra by sage Patanjali – ‘Atha Yoga Anushasanam’, which translates into “Now, the discipline of Yoga.” He believes the first step towards becoming a yogi is discipline. If you delve more closely into its meaning, the word Atha translates into “Now”, acting as a reminder to be present in the now. We often forget the importance of being in the present, in the moment, the now that is in front of us. The second word, Yoga, originated from Yuj or yoke, which translates into union. Yoga is all about the union between the mind, body and soul, the union between individual consciousness (atma) and universal consciousness (parmatma). The third word, Anushasanam can be further simplified into Anu meaning atom – the smallest particle of matter and shasanam which translates into instruction. Inspite of having just three words in it, this sutra teaches us one of the most profound teachings of all time that when you train yourself to be in the present, you enter a state of union, a state of bliss. You require discipline to train yourself to be in the present and to disconnect from the external chaos. Inner work requires focus, discipline and observation, and to be able to go inward, we need to cut down on the external stimuli. Gurukulam provided such an environment for disciples to begin their journey to the self. There are a few ashrams and gurukulams still operating in and around India, but the atmosphere they provide could seem a bit rigid for people who are from different backgrounds and culture. We want people all around the world to experience what yogic life and yogic discipline means, albeit for a month, but in an environment that is flexible enough to accommodate their way of life. We aim to reimagine the Gurukulam culture, for the modern yogis. By disconnecting from the materialistic pleasures of live and learning to live with very basic amenities and eating food that doesn’t excite your palate but nourish your soul and being taught by gurus that carry within themselves a vast universe of knowledge and wisdom so that you can begin your journey to the self and pave way for inner growth.

Rishikesh has been a hot destination for yoga for decades now. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, with the Holy Ganga snaking through the entire city, Rishikesh provides the right ambience and air of spirituality for those who come here seeking peace and enlightenment. Rishikesh is considered the birthplace of yoga, which was popularized to the western population by the popular English band, Beatles, when they visited Rishikesh in 1968. Since then, Rishikesh has seen an influx of crowd every year from all over the world coming here for their healing and self-discovery journey. There is spirituality in the air of Rishikesh, directing everyone towards the inner healing they are looking for. Being the birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh boasts of some of the best yoga schools in the country. The city provides a serene atmosphere for people to disconnect from their day-to-day busy schedules and the fast-paced lives and delve into the world of holistic wellness and inner peace.

Rishikesh offers a plethora of teacher training centres and courses to choose from. From yoga retreats to teacher training courses, you would find hundreds of comparable options. Buddha Yog Peeth is located in the bustling and vibrant city of Tapovan, located in the heart of Rishikesh. Our clean and modest accommodation overlooks the beautiful mountain ranges of the Garhwal Himalayas and is located within walking distance to the holy Ganga. With 24 x7 on-site staff, access to the best resources, and being instructed by some of the best teachers in Rishikesh, Buddha Yog Peeth is a one-stop destination for authentic 200 & 300 hour teacher training in Rishikesh at the best possible rates.

Our teacher training courses are designed to suit everyone, from beginner to advanced practitioners. Depending on your skill level, and your yoga experience, you can choose a course that most closely suits your purpose. The teacher training course is for you if you are someone hoping to teach yoga and meditation as a profession, or if you are into holistic wellness and looking to expand your business. You can do the teacher training course even if you are not looking to teach professionally but wanting to learn yoga for your own personal practice. Instead of paying for individual classes all your life, learning teacher training course in Rishikesh helps you understand yoga from the basics and teaches you much more than just the physical aspect of yoga. Yoga Teacher training courses at Buddha Yog Peeth includes subjects like yoga philosophy, meditation, and pranayama to help understand the concept of yoga comprehensively. Anyone looking to delve deeper into the meaning and understanding of yoga can benefit from TTC irrespective of whether they are looking to teach it or not. A yoga retreat will only teach you a few asanas but in TTC, you have the opportunity to learn yoga in its totality.Our teacher training courses are designed to suit everyone, from beginner to advanced practitioners. Depending on your skill level, and your yoga experience, you can choose a course that most closely suits your purpose. The teacher training course is for you if you are someone hoping to teach yoga and meditation as a profession, or if you are into holistic wellness and looking to expand your business. You can do the teacher training course even if you are not looking to teach professionally but wanting to learn yoga for your own personal practice. Instead of paying for individual classes all your life, learning teacher training course in Rishikesh helps you understand yoga from the basics and teaches you much more than just the physical aspect of yoga. Yoga Teacher training courses at Buddha Yog Peeth includes subjects like yoga philosophy, meditation, and pranayama to help understand the concept of yoga comprehensively. Anyone looking to delve deeper into the meaning and understanding of yoga can benefit from TTC irrespective of whether they are looking to teach it or not. A yoga retreat will only teach you a few asanas but in TTC, you have the opportunity to learn yoga in its totality.