200-Hour Kriya Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Course Description
Our 200-Hour Kriya Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a Yoga Alliance certified program for practitioners ready to move beyond physical asana into the meditative heart of yoga. Kriya Yoga is one of the most powerful and time-tested systems of inner transformation — a precise sequence of pranayama (breath), mudra (gesture), bandha (energy lock) and dhyana (meditation) techniques designed to purify the nervous system, awaken subtle energy, and lead the practitioner toward deep states of meditative absorption. Held on the banks of the Ganga in Ram Jhula, Rishikesh, this 28-day immersion is taught in the authentic tradition we have received through our guru lineage — passed down from Swami Sivananda to Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the Bihar School of Yoga. This is Kriya Yoga as a complete sadhana, not a watered-down weekend workshop. Students learn not only to practice the kriyas correctly and safely, but to understand the philosophy and energetics behind them deeply enough to guide others with confidence. A note on Kriya versus Kundalini: students often confuse the two. Kundalini Yoga, as widely taught in the West, is a dynamic style with repetitive movement, breath of fire and chanting. Kriya Yoga, by contrast, is quieter and internal — a systematic set of meditative techniques that work directly with prana and the chakras to still the mind. This training is grounded firmly in the classical, meditative Kriya tradition. Because Kriya Yoga is an advanced practice, we keep batches to a maximum of 12 students, ensuring the close personal mentorship these subtle techniques require. The course is ideal for yoga teachers, serious practitioners, and anyone with a steady existing practice who wishes to deepen their meditation, refine their pranayama, and teach from genuine inner experience.
Course Highlights
Curriculum Overview
Daily Schedule
- 05:30 - 07:00Advanced Pranayama & Meditation
- 07:15 - 09:15Advanced Asana Practice
- 09:30 - 10:30Breakfast & Rest
- 10:30 - 12:30Advanced Teaching Methods
- 12:30 - 14:00Lunch & Rest
- 14:00 - 16:00Advanced Adjustments & Alignment
- 16:15 - 17:45Subtle Body Practice
- 18:00 - 19:00Dinner
- 19:15 - 20:45Advanced Meditation/Sanskrit Study
Meet Your Teacher
Yogi Shubham Arya
Founder & Lead Teacher, Arya Yog Peeth
Yogi Shubham Arya — known to his students simply as Yogi Arya — has spent more than 18 years teaching yoga and has trained over 5,000 students worldwide, teaching in India, China, and Hong Kong. He holds two master's degrees in Yogic Sciences, a bachelor's degree in Bioscience, and a post-graduate diploma in Ayurveda & Naturopathy, with advanced training at the Bihar School of Yoga and the B.K.S. Iyengar Institute, Pune, in the direct lineage of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. His own journey began at 15, when he overcame ulcerative colitis through yoga and Ayurveda. At Arya Yog Peeth in Ram Jhula, Swargashram, Rishikesh, he keeps every batch to a maximum of 12 students so each trainee receives personal attention. This Kriya Yoga training is taught in the classical Satyananda / Bihar School of Yoga tradition in which he completed his advanced training.
What's Included
Not Included
Flights, Indian e-visa, travel insurance, airport pickup (available on request), and personal expenses.
Pricing Options
Shared Accommodation
$2,999 USD
Private Accommodation
$3,299 USD
Booking & Deposit
Reserve your seat with a $300 USD booking deposit (non-refundable), which counts toward your course fee. The remaining balance is due before the course starts. All prices are all-inclusive — accommodation, meals, materials, and excursions.
Discount Information
Take advantage of our special discounts: 5% off for group bookings (3 or more), 5% early bird discount for bookings 12 months ahead, and an additional 5% discount for full payment at booking. Contact us for more details on combining discounts.
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Our Culture
Community is very important to us and we create a family experience here at Arya Yog Peeth. Training is an intense life-changing experience, both physically and mentally. We look forward to sweating, laughing, learning and growing together.
Why Choose Us
What do we expect from you?
Openness and commitment: The training is aimed at everyone who wants to deepen their practice and share with others. A basic yoga experience is desirable, however, passion, dedication, and openness with which you want to devote yourself to education are far more important. We expect you to integrate yoga into your everyday life during your training and carry it with you afterwards. Discipline: Prerequisite for obtaining the certificate is the 100% presence during the entire training and the internship as well as successful completion of theoretical and practical examinations.
Eligibility Criteria
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kriya Yoga?
Kriya Yoga is a meditative system of yoga built from precise techniques — pranayama (breath), mudra (gesture), bandha (energy lock) and meditation — used to purify the nervous system, awaken subtle energy and lead the mind into deep states of meditation. It is an inner, energetic practice rather than a physically demanding asana style.
What is the difference between Kriya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini Yoga, as widely taught in the West, is a dynamic style with lots of repetitive movement, breath of fire and chanting. Kriya Yoga is quieter and internal — a systematic set of meditative techniques that work directly with prana and the chakras to still the mind. Our training is grounded in the classical, meditative Kriya tradition.
Do I need experience to join the Kriya Yoga teacher training?
Because Kriya is an advanced, subtle practice, we recommend a steady existing yoga and meditation practice — a 200-hour foundation or equivalent is ideal. All sincere, committed practitioners are welcome; contact us if you are unsure whether it is the right fit for you.
Which lineage is your Kriya Yoga from?
Our Kriya Yoga is taught in the tradition received through our guru lineage — passed from Swami Sivananda to Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the Bihar School of Yoga. It is taught as a complete sadhana, including the philosophy and energetics behind each technique.
Is the Kriya Yoga certificate recognised internationally?
Yes — the 200-Hour Kriya Yoga Teacher Training is Yoga Alliance certified, so your certificate is recognised worldwide.
How many students are in each Kriya batch?
We keep Kriya batches to a maximum of 12 students so every practitioner receives close, personal guidance with these subtle techniques.
What is included in the training?
Everything is covered: professional instruction, accommodation in a newly renovated ashram close to the Ganga, three homemade vegetarian meals per day plus snacks, yoga mats & props, course materials, and excursions in Rishikesh.
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