Guides & Honest Advice

Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Explained Honestly

Everything students ask us before booking — costs, timing, choosing a school, and what a training really gives you. Written by Yogi Arya from 18+ years of teaching, with no sales talk.

How Much Does Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh Cost? An Honest 2026 Breakdown

Honest 2026 breakdown of yoga teacher training costs in Rishikesh: price tiers, hidden costs like flights and visas, red flags, and exact fees from Yogi Arya.

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Best Time of Year for Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh: A Month-by-Month Guide

When to do your YTT in Rishikesh: month-by-month weather, honest trade-offs, ashram life by the Ganga, and advice from Yogi Arya on the best 2027 windows.

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Kriya Yoga vs Kundalini Yoga: What's the Difference?

A Satyananda-lineage teacher explains how classical Kriya Yoga differs from Western Kundalini Yoga — lineage, practice, safety, and who should learn which.

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Is a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Worth It? An Honest Answer After 18 Years of Teaching

After 18 years and 5,000+ students trained, Yogi Arya answers honestly: who a 200-hour YTT is worth it for, who should wait, and what it really gives you.

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How to Choose a Yoga School in Rishikesh (Without Regretting It)

A Rishikesh yoga teacher's honest guide to choosing a yoga school: 9 questions to ask before paying, red flags, batch size, lineage, and fair pricing.

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Kriya Yoga vs Hatha Yoga: Which Teacher Training Is Right for You?

An honest comparison of our two 200-hour trainings — style, difficulty, prerequisites, lineage, and price.

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Getting to Rishikesh: Airport, Visa & What to Pack

Nearest airports, the Indian e-visa, the best months to come, and what belongs in your bag.

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