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Awaken the Sleeping Energy Within
Our kundalini yoga teacher training is a residential program built around classical kundalini sadhana, the gradual awakening of the dormant energy coiled at the base of the spine. Drawing from the Yoga Kundalini Upanishad, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Kashmir Shaivism, the course covers the 7 chakras, the system of 72,000 nadis, and the Tantric Sadhana that gradually opens Sushumna from Mooladhara to Sahasrara. It is offered as four tracks: a 100-hour foundation, the 200-hour RYS certification (our most-attended course, detailed below), and 300 & 500-hour advanced levels.
Held on the banks of the Ganga in Laxman Jhula, the immersion combines Kundalini Kriya Yoga, Tantra Pranayama, Mantra-Shaktipata, Bandhas & Mudras, with classical Hatha asana as the supportive foundation. Graduate with an internationally recognised Yoga Alliance certificate (RYT 200 at the 200-hour level), trained by teachers rooted in the classical Himalayan tradition of Swami Rama. Want a non-teaching format? See our kundalini yoga retreat, or study from home with our online kundalini YTT.
Advantages of our 200 Hour Kundalini, Tantra & Meditation Yoga
Most modern yoga focuses on the physical body. Our 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC takes you beyond asana into the energy body: the chakras, nadis, panchakosha and the dormant Kundalini Shakti. You learn the classical practices of Kundalini Kriya Yoga, Tantric Pranayama (Bhramari, Bhastrika, Nadi-Shodhanam), Bandhas, Mudras and Mantra-Shaktipata to safely awaken inner awareness.
The course unfolds Kundalini Tantra philosophy from the Yoga Kundalini Upanishad, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Himalayan masters, not as theory but as living Sadhana. Daily Yoga Nidra, chakra meditation and silent practice rebuild the nervous system, dissolve emotional blockages and prepare Sushumna Nadi for the rise of consciousness from Mooladhara to Sahasrara.
“Kundalini is not a technique. It is the very Shakti of life. When the dormant serpent uncoils, the practitioner is transformed from within. We do not chase awakening; we create the conditions where it naturally happens.” : Yogi Vishnu, Founder, Samadhi Yoga Ashram
Join us in Rishikesh on the banks of Ganga for our 200 Hour Kundalini, Tantra & Meditation Yoga TTC: a 25-day immersion in lineage-rooted Kundalini Sadhana, Yoga Alliance USA RYT-200 certified.
Course Hour Breakdown
The 200 hour Kundalini curriculum is organised around its core pillars: kriya, pranayama, mantra, meditation and the philosophy of energy and awakening. Together they form a complete foundation in the Kundalini path and the base for our 300 and 500 hour Kundalini programs. Free study texts that support the course are in our yoga library.
Each practice is repeated daily through the residential immersion, so rather than touching a kriya once you build it into a steady sadhana. This daily repetition (the traditional gurukul method) is what makes 200 hours of Kundalini immersion in Rishikesh noticeably different from the same material learned piecemeal.
Our curriculum follows Yoga Alliance standards, with the required contact hours delivered through teacher-guided classes and instruction, while additional hours are dedicated to structured self-study—together completing your 200-hour training.
Included & Not Included - Samadhi Yoga Ashram
Schedule - 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC
The daily routine of our 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC blends physical practice with the inner science of energy. Mornings begin with silence and chakra meditation, followed by classical Hatha asana to prepare the body. Theory classes cover Kundalini Tantra philosophy, Yoga Kundalini Upanishad, anatomy of nadis & chakras and methodology of teaching. Afternoons unfold into Kriya Yoga sequences, Tantric Pranayama (Bhramari, Bhastrika, Nadi-Shodhanam), Bandha and Mudra practice. Evenings close with Yoga Nidra, Mantra chanting and meditation, community sadhana that nourishes the practitioner from within.
Samadhi Yoga International Approved Curriculum, 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC
Who Is This 200 Hour Kundalini & Tantra Course For
This 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is for sincere seekers ready to move beyond the physical layer of yoga and explore the energy body: chakras, nadis, kriya, mantra and meditation. Earn a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 credential while training in the living Himalayan lineage.
The Samadhi Difference
In Rishikesh, the original land of yogis, sages and Himalayan masters
Daily Ganga aarti, holy river steps from your room at Laxman Jhula
Surrounded by Himalayan peaks, a naturally meditative environment
Mauna mornings, satsang, havan, kirtan: real Indian ashram culture
Three fresh simple and vegetarian meals daily: Ayurvedic spices, ghee, dal-roti-sabzi
Lakshman Jhula bridge, Vashishth Cave, Neelkanth Mahadev temple: all within reach of the ashram on foot or by short drive
Teachers with 20+ years in Himalayan tradition, daily sadhana from 4am, not weekend yoga certifications.
Mauna, satsang, fire yagna, Ganga aarti. Live yoga as a lifestyle, not a syllabus.
Personal hands-on alignment, your name remembered, every doubt answered. No assembly-line teaching.
Right on the holy river in Laxman Jhula, not 20km away like many schools that claim "Rishikesh".
Chakra sadhana, Kriya Yoga, Tantric Pranayama & Mantra-Shaktipata taught from a living Himalayan tradition: with Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification on completion.
Stay, simple and vegetarian meals, airport pickup, study material & complimentary massage: all in.
Committed To Providing The Best
Ashram Founder
Exposed to a spiritual atmosphere since birth, Yogi Vishnu has travelled extensively to teach yoga, meditation and inner-faith… Show more
Kundalini & Swara Yoga
Born in Rishikesh, Yogi Praveen specializes in Meditation, Philosophy, Swara Yoga and Pranayama, with a simple approach beginners love… Show more
Vedanta Philosophy
A devoted teacher of Vedanta philosophy, Swami Shiv Ji guides students into the deeper wisdom of the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita… Show more
Specialist Teacher & Therapist
Dr. Hemlata blends classical Hatha with therapeutic yoga, helping students heal through alignment, breath and mindful practice… Show more
Sound Healing & Meditation
Yogi Siddha holds space through sound healing and silent meditation, leading students into stillness with mantra, bowls and breath… Show more
Advanced Pranayama
Dr. Sanjeev specialises in advanced pranayama and yogic breathwork, opening subtle pathways for energy and inner clarity… Show more
We Follow
Samadhi Yoga Ashram follows the teachings of generations of Himalayan masters and saints who lived in the cave hermitages of the Himalayas. The teaching lineage stretches back nearly 5,000 years and includes Agastya Muni, Patanjali, Siddha Bhogar, Mahavatar Babaji, Bengali Baba, Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and his student Swami Veda Bharati. This tradition was practiced for centuries without a single name. We refer to it simply as the Tradition of the Himalayan Masters.
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, the founder of Samadhi Yoga Ashram, is a student of Swami Veda Bharati. Who was, in turn, a student of Swami Rama. Through this unbroken teacher-student chain, the practical methods of pranayama, meditation, kriya and yoga philosophy have been transmitted from one generation to the next without being diluted by trend.
Although yoga has roots in Hindu culture, it is not a religion. The Himalayan path is open to anyone, regardless of religion, language or nationality. What it asks of you is sincerity, regularity, and willingness to learn from a teacher. The classical teacher-student relationship is still the foundation of how we work.
The ashram teaches the full eight-limbed path of yoga: including Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Tantra Yoga. A central instruction of the Himalayan tradition is "to be free of fear, become aware of the reality within." The work is practical, daily, and grounded, not abstract, not religious, not performative.
Vedic Era
Author of verses of Rig Veda
4th Century BC
Father of Yoga Sutras
550 BC
Tamil Siddhar & Yoga Master
203 AD, Present
Immortal Master · Disciple of Siddha Bhogar
Himalayan Master
Guru of Swami Rama
1925 – 1996
Founder, Himalayan Institute
1933 – 2015
Himalayan Tradition Master
1974, Present
Lives in Rishikesh
Real Voices · Real Practice
Loved by Sincere Seekers
Olivia Bennett · United Kingdom
2024-08-18
The 200 Hour Kundalini TTC gave me a deep introduction to chakra sadhana and Kriya Yoga. The Tantra Pranayama practices (especially Bhramari and Nadi-Shodhanam) completely transformed my breath and meditation. RYT 200 with real depth, not just paperwork.
Read full review on GoogleDiego Hernández · Spain
2024-09-05
Yogi Vishnu’s teachings on the seven chakras & Mantra-Shaktipata were nothing short of life-changing. The lineage from Swami Rama and Mahavatar Babaji is alive in this ashram. You feel it in every kriya, every meditation. The Ganga Aarti made every evening sacred.
Read full review on GoogleHiroshi Nakamura · Japan
2024-07-12
I came searching for authentic Kundalini Tantra and found a complete map of the energy body. The Kundalini Anatomy module on nadis, panchakosha and chakras gave me the missing scientific framework for everything I had felt in meditation. Profoundly authentic.
Read full review on GoogleAnanya Iyer · India
2024-08-30
As an Indian seeker, this 200 Hour Kundalini course returned me to the roots of our own Tantric tradition. Studying chakra meditation, kriya yoga and mantra on the banks of Ganga at Laxman Jhula was deeply emotional. Now teaching Kundalini full-time in Bangalore.
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Our Facility - Samadhi Yoga Ashram
A nourishing environment is essential during your 200-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training, and at Samadhi Yoga Ashram both your accommodation and food are taken care of. From shared rooms to private spaces, you can recharge fully during rest, while wholesome meals are served daily, prepared with locally sourced ingredients that cater to most dietary requirements.
When you stay at Samadhi Yoga Ashram for the 200-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training, you will be fully covered with regards to your housing and the daily schedule, allowing you to fully immerse in your yogic practice and personal development.
Your own private retreat with attached bathroom. Maximum solitude for deep practice and uninterrupted sadhana. Available for an additional 150 USD.
Twin-bed room with attached bathroom, ideal for couples or close friends, offering comfort and quiet for deeper personal practice.
Cozy 4-bed room reserved for female students, a balance of shared community and personal space, with attached bathroom for added comfort.
Budget-friendly 6-bed dorm reserved for female students. A great way to immerse fully in ashram life and bond with fellow practitioners during your training.
Simple, fully-vegetarian meals, no animal products, no garlic or onion. All dishes are prepared with natural farming practices, free from preservatives or artificial flavors so your body is nourished alongside your yoga practice.
Be A Certified Yoga Teacher
Complete your 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and walk away with a globally recognized Yoga Alliance RYT 200 credential, the gold-standard certification to teach yoga anywhere in the world. Every graduate receives both the Samadhi Yoga Ashram lineage-based completion certificate and the Yoga Alliance registration certificate.
On completing our 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, you become eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA as an RYT 200, while also receiving our ashram's lineage-based certificate honouring your sadhana in chakras, kriya yoga, tantric pranayama and meditation.
Beyond the Mat · Explore the Sacred Himalayas
Step beyond the ashram and into the wider Rishikesh landscape, sacred caves, Himalayan sunrises, the Ganga at Triveni Ghat, and the area's older temples. The excursions below are included in the course schedule and arranged in coordination with the ashram's rest days.
Set off before dawn and climb to a sacred Himalayan viewpoint to watch the sun rise over the snow peaks: Swarga Rohini, Gangotri, Banderpunch and Chaukhamba glowing gold in the first light. A breathtaking, soul-stirring way to begin the day.
Sage Vasishtha (guru of Lord Rama) meditated here 10,000 years ago. We also visit nearby Jesus Cave where Jesus is said to have stayed three days during his Rishikesh visit.
Tucked into the forest of Rajaji National Park, this small meditation cave carries the name of Mauni Baba, the silent monk, and is linked with the Kriya Yoga tradition. A forest walk leads to a deeply quiet space for sitting in stillness.
One of the largest ashrams in Rishikesh, Parmarth Niketan hosts the world-famous Ganga Aarti every evening on the banks of the holy river, chanting, fire lamps and deep stillness as the sun sets over the Himalayas.
Sit by the soft white sands of Mother Ganga as gentle waves carry your awareness inward. Our teachers guide a special open-air meditation on the riverbank, a deeply healing experience surrounded by the mountains and pure flowing energy.
Perched high in the hills around Rishikesh, Kunjapuri Devi Temple is a revered Shakti shrine offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan range. A peaceful, energetically charged spot to receive the blessings of the Divine Mother.
Globally Recognized · Authentically Rooted
Samadhi Yoga Ashram is officially registered with the world's most respected yoga bodies. Every certificate you earn here is recognized internationally, opening doors to teaching opportunities in over 195 countries.
Registered Yoga School with the world's largest yoga credentialing body. Graduates can teach worldwide as RYT® 200, RYT® 300 and RYT® 500 certified teachers.
Recognized by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, an internationally respected accreditation valued across Europe and the Commonwealth.
Affiliated with the International Yoga Alliance, supporting authentic, traditional yoga education worldwide and connecting our school to a global teaching network.
Book For This Course
All the books including other study materials will be sent after enrolment of the course, and a online 50 hour preparatory course will be given freely.
Daily Life of a Yogi Book
Himalayan Tradition Of Yoga Meditation
Manta Book By Guru Vishnu Ji
FAQs - 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC
"Kundalini" literally means "coiled", like a sleeping serpent: the dormant life-energy that rests at the base of the spine. Kundalini Yoga is the set of practices that gently awakens this energy. Drawing on classical texts such as the Yoga Kundalini Upanishad and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it uses energy locks (bandhas), hand gestures (mudras), mantras and cleansing practices (kriyas) to purify the body’s energy centres (chakras) and channels (nadis), so the awakened energy can rise safely up the spine.
Most modern yoga is asana-based and physical in focus. Our 200 Hour Kundalini TTC is rooted in the classical Himalayan tradition of Swami Rama and Kashmir Shaivism: not the Yogi Bhajan / KRI lineage. The course centres on chakra sadhana, kriya yoga, tantric pranayama, mantra-shaktipata and meditation, with classical Hatha asana as the supportive foundation.
No formal yoga background is required, but a sincere meditator's mindset, basic physical fitness and openness to lineage really help. We begin from foundational asana, pranayama and chakra awareness, then layer the deeper Kundalini practices over the 25-day immersion. The only real prerequisites are respect, patience and willingness to live the ashram routine.
Yes. On successful completion of the 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC, you receive a Yoga Alliance USA RYT-200 certificate (internationally recognised) alongside our ashram's lineage-based completion certificate. Samadhi Yoga Ashram is a Yoga Alliance registered school (RYS 200/300/500).
Regular practice supports physical wellbeing, flexibility, nerve strength and weight balance, while bringing mental and emotional stability, inner joy, clarity and mindfulness. On the deeper level it dissolves blockages, calms the nervous system and supports spiritual awakening, fearlessness and self-knowledge as Sushumna gradually opens.
Yes: when taught traditionally and gradually, Kundalini sadhana is safe and deeply healing. The course follows a step-by-step preparation: cleansing kriyas, balancing pranayama, bandhas, mudras and chakra meditation. Mantra-Shaktipata is introduced respectfully, in line with the lineage, and only after the body and mind are prepared. We do not force awakenings. We create the conditions.
Samadhi Yoga Ashram is at behind Laxman Jhula Police Station, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, on the banks of the holy Ganga. The nearest airport is Dehradun (DED). We offer free taxi pick-up from there. Haridwar Railway Station and Delhi (IGI) are the other main entry points; we can arrange paid pick-up from both on request.
Three simple vegetarian meals daily, prepared with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to support yogic practice. Vegan needs can be accommodated, please inform us in advance. Accommodation is on-campus, with private and shared room options. The whole environment is designed as a quiet, devotional space for serious sadhana.
Rules & Regulations - 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC
Yogic discipline is the foundation of every meaningful practice. These guidelines protect the sanctity of the ashram, support your fellow students, and align with international Yoga Alliance standards.
Code of Conduct
A respectful, mindful environment is expected from every student joining the ashram.
Refund Policy
Advance payments are non-refundable, but we welcome you to join a future course in case of emergency.
Yoga Alliance Guidelines
Our school operates in full compliance with Yoga Alliance student-protection policies.
Plan Your Arrival · Gateway to the Himalayas
Rishikesh is well connected by air, rail and road. Choose the route that suits you best. We are happy to arrange a complimentary pickup from Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) once your booking is confirmed.
Haridwar Railway Station → Rishikesh
~30 min by taxi or bus
ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi → Rishikesh
~6–7 hrs overnight service
Delhi → Rishikesh via NH58
~5–6 hrs drive
Samadhi Yoga Ashram: behind Laxman Jhula Police Station, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302
If you have any queries about courses at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, please reach out. Our team usually replies within 24 hours and can help with course details, schedules, accommodation, payment options and travel logistics.
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