Advanced Hatha Asana
Advanced Hatha posture practice with deep alignment, holding, modifications and therapeutic application.
Maa Haripriya
Complete Multi-Style Journey
500 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
A complete 500-hour multi-style journey — from foundational Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga all the way through advanced Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Anatomy, Therapy and classical Philosophy. Designed for sincere seekers who want to become well-rounded, professional and deeply connected yoga teachers from the comfort of home, under the live guidance of authentic gurus from Rishikesh.
This is the most comprehensive online yoga training we offer — combining the 200-hour foundation and 300-hour advanced curriculum into one continuous path. On completion you may register with Yoga Alliance USA as a fully certified RYT-500 yoga teacher.
- Course500 Hour Online Multi-Style YTTC
- FormatLive Zoom + Recorded Self-Paced
- Live Hours240 Contact Hours (Zoom)
- Recorded260 Non-Contact Hours
- Access1 Year · Mobile, Desktop, Tablet
- LanguageEnglish
- EligibilityOpen for Beginners & Advanced
- CertificateYoga Alliance RYT-500
- Bonus10 Days Yoga Nidra Course Free
Why This Course Is Special
Why Our 500 Hour Online YTTC Stands Apart
RYT 500
Complete
Certification
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Learn from Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital
Receive authentic multi-style transmission from gurus teaching live from our Rishikesh ashram — without leaving the comfort of your home.
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Foundation + Advanced in One Course
Our 500-hour programme combines the 200-hour foundation and 300-hour advanced curriculum into a single continuous yoga journey with our most experienced gurus.
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240 Live Contact Hours over Zoom
Live yoga classes streamed direct from Rishikesh with interactive Q&A — the closest thing to being in the ashram.
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260 Recorded Self-Practice Hours
Hundreds of hours of pre-recorded video lessons, audio classes and guided self-practice modules you can revisit throughout your one-year access window.
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Yoga Alliance RYT-500 Certified
On completion, register with Yoga Alliance USA as a fully certified RYT-500 yoga teacher and teach professionally worldwide.
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10-Day Yoga Nidra Course Free
Every enrolled student receives a complimentary 10-Day Yoga Nidra course — the perfect companion for deep rest and integration.
Live Classes Weekly Schedule
Live Zoom Schedule — 500 Hour Online Yoga TTC
Six days a week, streamed live from our Rishikesh ashram. Every class is one hour, recorded for replay, and includes interactive Q&A. All times in IST — convert to your local zone before joining.
Vinyasa & Ashtanga
Dynamic Vinyasa flow and classical Ashtanga primary series practice with bandhas, drishti and pranic breathing.
Akshay Ji
Yoga Anatomy
Functional anatomy of the spine, joints and breath — therapeutic application of postures and injury prevention.
Akshay Ji
Mudras & Bandhas
Advanced yogic gestures and energy locks to direct prana, balance the body and refine concentration.
Akshay Ji
Advanced Pranayama
Holistic therapy-based breathing — Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalbhati and Bhramari with retention.
Akshay Ji
Philosophy + Q&A
Deep dive into Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika with founder-led discussion and student questions.
Guruji / Maa Haripriya
Samadhi Yoga International Approved Curriculum
500 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus
A complete 500-hour multi-style syllabus — from foundational Hatha and Pranayama through to advanced practice: Sanskrit and chakra sound, Mantra healing, holistic Pranayama, Mudras, Meditation, advanced asana, Bandhas, Yoga Nidra, Shatkarma, Yoga Therapy, Anatomy, Philosophy, Teaching Methodology and Ayurveda. Every module is taught in both live and recorded format with downloadable manuals and reading lists.
- Bija Mantra of chakras — Lam, Vam, Ram, Yam, Ham, Om
- Sanskrit syllables — vowels and consonants
- Sound in different chakras
- Mantra for leading darkness to light (Asato Ma Sadgamaya)
- Mantra for surrender (Twameva Mata)
- Mantra for healing and fearlessness of death (Maha Mrityunjaya)
- Guru Mantra (Gurur Brahma)
- Mantra for removing obstacles of life (Vakratunda Mahakaya)
- Mantra for healing energy (Pranaya Swaha — Apanaya...)
- Mantra for student and teacher (Om Saha Naavavatu)
- Morning Prayer (Karagre Vasate)
- Mantra for world peace (Lokah Samastah)
- Introduction to Prana and Pranayama
- Individual and universal prana body (health)
- Natural breathing (for peace)
- Abdominal / diaphragmatic breathing (healing internal organs)
- Thoracic / chest breathing (middle chest expansion)
- Clavicular breathing (upper lung expansion)
- Yogic / complete breathing (complete lung therapy)
- Nadi Shodhanam (alternate-nostril breathing for balance)
- Cooling breath — Sheetali & Sitkari (reduce anger and fever)
- Bhramari Pranayama (memory and stress relief)
- Ujjayi Pranayama (throat healing and concentration)
- Bhastrika Pranayama (complete health)
- Kapalbhati (intense cleansing and stress healing)
- Murcha Pranayama (for ecstasy)
- Surya Bhedana Pranayama (heating and digestive)
- Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (activate parasympathetic system)
- Origin and definition of Mudras
- Why hand Mudras & benefits of practice
- Five-element theory · acupressure & scientific basis
- General Hand Mudras — Prana, Mritsanjeevani, Samana, Udana, Vyana Vayu Mudras
- Therapeutic Mudras — Vayu, Agni, Prithvi, Varun, Akash Mudras
- Spiritual Mudras — Gyan, Abhaya, Dhyana Mudras
- Basics of meditation — sitting, breathing, relaxation and concentration
- Mantra meditation (improves anxiety)
- Breath awareness meditation (improving willpower)
- Obstacles in meditation
- Om meditation (energy booster)
- Meditation and stress management
- Trataka — candlelight meditation (eyesight and courage)
- Dynamic meditation (emotional block removal)
- Chakra meditation (awakening subtle energy)
- Silence meditation (for enlightenment and peace)
- Digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems
- Effects of breathing in the respiratory system
- Effects of yoga practice and Nauli in the digestive system
- Muscular and skeletal system with advanced postures
- Nadis — energy channels
- Prana and the nervous system
- Subtle energy body · Chakras · Panchakosha
- Therapeutic application of yoga postures and avoiding injury
- Understanding the subtle body and energy channels
- Nadis — Ida, Pingala and Sushumna
- Yogic diet and sattvic lifestyle
- The seven main chakras and their qualities
- Prana and the subtle anatomy
- Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata Chakras
- Vishuddhi, Ajna, Sahasrara Chakras
- Guru and disciple relationship
- Initiation · Feminine energy
- Alignment, assist and adjustment
- Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) · Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation)
- Bharadvajasana · Lolasana (swinging pose) · Kukkutasana (rooster)
- Sarpasana (snake) · Shalabhasana (locust) · Dhanurasana (bow)
- Paschimottanasana · Janu Sirshasana · Parivrtta Janu Sirshasana
- Sarvangasana · Padma Sarvangasana · Sirshasana (headstand)
- Natarajasana (Lord Shiva’s pose) · Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
- Naukasana (boat) · Vatayanasana (horse face) · Mayurasana (peacock)
- Koormasana (tortoise) · Chakrasana (wheel) · Hanumanasana (monkey)
- Agnistambhasana (fire log) · Brahmacharyasana (celibate’s pose)
- Astavakrasana (eight-twists) · Eka Pada Sirsasana
- Chaturanga Dandasana · Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock)
- Eka Pada Koundinyasana · Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand)
- Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (dolphin) · Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana
- Bakasana (crow) · Eka Pada Bakasana (one-leg crow)
- Utthan Pristhasana (lizard) · Pashasana (noose pose)
- Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana (compass) · Titibasana (firefly)
- Parshva Bakasana (side crow)
- Mula Bandha (for stability and grounding)
- Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock to balance inner organs)
- Jalandhar Bandha (throat lock)
- Maha Bandha (great lock)
- What are energy blockages?
- Reasons for blocking the energy and chakras
- Three major energy blockages
- Yoga philosophy and the understanding of Truth
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Bhagavad Geeta
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Yoga Nidra — conscious sleep (to master the sleep)
- Full-body relaxation (complete rejuvenation)
- Tension relaxation (removing blocks from the whole body)
- Point-to-point Yoga Nidra (opening the unconscious mind)
- Subtle body awakening Yoga Nidra (feeling of expansion)
- Jala Neti (nasal cleansing for opening cognitive senses)
- Rubber Neti (catheter cleansing for intense nasal blocks)
- Agnisar Kriya
- Kapalbhati Kriya
- Trataka Kriya
- Kunjal Kriya
- Yoga philosophy and the understanding of Truth
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Bhagavad Geeta
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instructions
- Positive and conscious communication
- Friendship and trust
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Use of voice in the class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step-by-step class structure planning
- Basic principles of Ayurveda
- Tri-Dosha
- Pancha Mahabhuta (theory of five elements)
- Prakriti
- Ayurveda diet
- Tastes (Shad Rasa)
- Standing, sitting and kneeling poses
- Forward bending, backward bending and twisting asanas
- Tadasana · Triyak Tadasana · Trikonasana · Parivritta Trikonasana
- Utkatasana · Virabhadrasana 1, 2 & 3
- Ardha Chandrasana · Vrikshasana · Parvatasana
- Adho Mukha Svanasana · Kati Chakrasana · Malasana
- Garudasana · Baddha Konasana · Rajakapotasana
- Bhujangasana · Urdhva Mukha Svanasana · Matsyasana
- Setu Bandhasana · Ustrasana · Dhanurasana · Salabhasana
- Supta Virasana · Virasana · Vajrasana · Gomukhasana
- Balasana · Dandasana · Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Importance of Yoga Therapy
- Treatment of different diseases through yoga therapy
- Alternative medicine as a boon for health
- Shatkarma therapy
- Ayurveda and natural healing
- Yoga therapy for different diseases
- Pranayama therapy
- Therapeutic application of asanas
- Understanding the skeletal system for joint movement
- Function of the muscular system in yoga
- Respiratory system and Pranayama
- Spiritual anatomy · Posture anatomy
- Digestive and circulatory systems
- Effects of breathing in the respiratory system
- Effects of yoga practice and Nauli in the digestive system
- Therapeutic application of yoga postures and injury prevention
- Understanding the balance and imbalance of the body
- Alignment — an art to be free from injuries in yoga
- Helping the energy flow correctly in the nadis
- Adjusting pose as part of yoga therapy
- Applying alignment principles to all exercises
- Mantra — what and why
- Origin of mantras and the Vedas
- 4 kinds of speech
- Gayatri Mantra — Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
- Shiva Mantra — Om Namah Shivaya
- Guru Mantra — Gurur Brahma
- Healing Mantra — Maha Mrityunjaya
- Based on oral test
- Behavior
- Attendance
- Performance
Your Online Yoga Teachers
Learn From The Best Yoga Masters in Rishikesh
Every online class is taught by the same authentic masters who teach our in-person students in Rishikesh — you receive the same depth of teaching, just delivered through your screen.
Founder & Spiritual Director
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi
Born in a Brahmin family in western Odisha, Yogi Vishnu grew up around his grandfather’s Radha-Krishna temple, serving sadhus and listening to their stories of practice and renunciation. He travels widely to teach Yoga, Meditation and Philosophy, and remains deeply dedicated to guiding seekers into self-awakening.
Senior Teacher
Maa Haripriya
Born in the UK to an Indian family, Maa Haripriya returned to India and immersed herself in the wisdom of yoga under Himalayan masters. She brings Sound Healing, Cacao Rituals and Reiki into her Kundalini practice — with a vision of sharing the wisdom that changed her life.
Meditation Master
Yogi Praveen Rajput
Born in Rishikesh and fascinated by yoga from a young age, Yogi Praveen specialises in Meditation, Philosophy, Relaxation, Swara Yoga and Pranayama. His simple, approachable techniques make complex teachings accessible even to beginners.
Asana Teacher
Yogi Ashutosh Mishra
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Ashutosh holds a Bachelor’s in Yogic Science from the University of Patanjali and a Master’s in Yoga Therapy from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. His teaching blends intelligent sequencing with precise alignment, tailored to each student’s body and condition.
Enrolment Open · Start Anytime
Begin Your Complete Online Yoga Journey
A complete 500-hour multi-style yoga programme — foundation through advanced, one-time payment, one full year of access, 240 live Zoom hours from Rishikesh, a vast recorded library, and Yoga Alliance RYT-500 certification on completion.
- 500-hour complete multi-style curriculum
- 240 live Zoom hours over 1 year
- 260 recorded self-paced hours
- Live Q&A every Saturday with the founder
- Downloadable manuals & study materials
- Yoga Alliance RYT-500 accreditation
- Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga & therapeutic yoga
- 10-Day Yoga Nidra course & alumni community
- Yoga Alliance Certified
- 1,500+ Graduates Worldwide
Students Reviews
500 Hour Online Yoga TTC Student Experiences
Real students. Real transformations. Listen to graduates of our 500 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training share their journey, breakthroughs and what the practice has unlocked in them.
FAQs — 500 Hour Online Yoga TTC
Frequently Asked Questions — 500 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
- Sincere students who want the full RYT 500 credential in a single combined programme
- RYT 200 graduates ready to complete the 300-hour advanced block
- Teachers looking to deepen practice and add yoga therapy, advanced anatomy and philosophy
- Anyone who wants to study the complete multi-style curriculum at their own pace
The 500-hour course combines our 200-hour foundation and 300-hour advanced syllabus, so you can join as a sincere beginner. However, a regular yoga practice of 6 months or more is strongly recommended before you begin.
You need basic English to comfortably attend our yoga course. At least 6 months of prior yoga practice is recommended, though beginners with a sincere intention are also welcome.
You have a full year of course access. The minimum live commitment is structured across the 200-hour and 300-hour live blocks, after which you continue with self-paced study and recorded modules.
After completing the full 500-hour course, register on the Yoga Alliance website and upload your certificate. Yoga Alliance verifies with us and once approved you can pay the registration fee and use the RYT 500 designation.
- All course videos are streamed through our online learning platform — play any module one by one and study at your own pace
- You also get 240 hours of live Zoom classes with full meeting credentials sent to your registered email
- We add every enrolled student to a private WhatsApp group so the teaching team can resolve doubts directly
The combined 500-hour programme runs across the live 200-hour and 300-hour blocks, with recorded study time between and after. Full course access remains for 1 year.
Our online cohorts typically have around 20 to 40 students from across the world — small enough for personal attention, large enough for a rich shared community.
Surprisingly well — after a year of online teaching to 1,500+ students worldwide we have seen that the online format genuinely works for serious practice. You stay in the comfort of your home, practise on familiar mats, and the teaching depth is undiluted. The Zoom classes are interactive, with real-time alignment feedback, and the recorded modules let you revisit any concept.
A computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a stable internet connection is enough. A microphone helps for clearer Q&A and a webcam is helpful for alignment feedback during live classes.
Every live class is recorded, so a few days away from your studies are no problem. Resume whenever you can and complete the course within your one-year window.
All textbooks and manuals are provided as e-books inside your student portal. You do not need to buy anything extra; if a teacher recommends a specific book you may choose to purchase it on your own.
Yes — students who genuinely need assistance can reach out to our team directly and we will discuss flexible options on a case-by-case basis.
There are no refunds for online course fees once paid. Please review our schedule, programme and student feedback carefully before booking. If you cannot attend a particular month, you can postpone your live cohort to a future month at no cost.
You can register at any time. If you plan to teach professionally, the sooner you complete the 500-hour the sooner you can register as RYT 500 and begin building your teaching practice.
We Follow
The 5000 Years Old Yoga Tradition of The Himalayan Masters
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 Adi Shankaracharya, 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.
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Vedic Era
Agastya Muni
Author of verses of Rig Veda
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![Patanjali - Father of Yoga and Author of Yoga Sutras]()
4th Century BC
Patanjali
Father of Yoga Sutras
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![Siddha Bhogar - Ancient Tamil Siddhar and Yoga Master]()
550 BC
Siddha Bhogar
Tamil Siddhar & Yoga Master
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![Swami Rama of the Himalayas - Founder of Himalayan Institute]()
1925 — 1996
Swami Rama
Founder, Himalayan Institute
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![Swami Veda Bharati - Himalayan Yoga Tradition Master]()
1933 — 2015
Swami Veda Bharati
Himalayan Tradition Master
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![Guru Vishnu - Founder of Samadhi Yoga Ashram Rishikesh]()
1974 — Present
Guru Vishnu
Lives in Rishikesh
Feel Free To Contact Us
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