Combined RYT 500 · 500 Hour Online YTTC

Online 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

A complete Yoga Alliance accredited 500-hour multi-style course: foundational Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa through to advanced Pranayama, Meditation, Anatomy, Philosophy and Teaching Methodology, recorded at our Rishikesh ashram. 500 recorded self-paced hours you study on your own schedule.

  • 1-Year Course Access
  • 500 Hours Recorded
  • Yoga Alliance RYT-500

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500 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training recorded class from Rishikesh
240 hrs Self-Paced

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 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
  • FormatRecorded Self-Paced
  • Course Hours500 Recorded Hours
  • 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

500 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training. Complete class recording from Samadhi Yoga Ashram
RYT 500 Complete
Certification

A complete yoga teaching path deserves authentic transmission, here's why serious practitioners consistently choose our 500 Hour Online YTTC, taught by our teachers in the heart of Rishikesh.

  • 01

    Learn from Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital

    Receive authentic multi-style transmission from gurus teaching at our Rishikesh ashram, without leaving the comfort of your home.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    500 Recorded Hours, Yours for a Full Year

    Yoga classes recorded at our Rishikesh ashram, with downloadable manuals you can return to as often as you need.

  • 04

    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.

  • 05

    Yoga Alliance RYT-500 Certified

    On completion, register with Yoga Alliance USA as a fully certified RYT-500 yoga teacher and teach professionally worldwide.

  • 06

    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.

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Suggested Weekly Study Plan

Weekly Study Plan: 500 Hour Online Yoga TTC

A suggested six-day rhythm through the recorded curriculum. Every class is about an hour, and the whole library stays open, so you can follow this plan or set your own pace.

Mon

Advanced Hatha Asana

Advanced Hatha posture practice with deep alignment, holding, modifications and therapeutic application.

Maa Haripriya

Tue

Vinyasa & Ashtanga

Dynamic Vinyasa flow and classical Ashtanga primary series practice with bandhas, drishti and pranic breathing.

Yogi Praveen Rajput

Wed

Yoga Anatomy

Functional anatomy of the spine, joints and breath, therapeutic application of postures and injury prevention.

Maa Haripriya

Thu

Mudras & Bandhas

Advanced yogic gestures and energy locks to direct prana, balance the body and refine concentration.

Ashutosh Mishra

Fri

Advanced Pranayama

Holistic therapy-based breathing: Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalbhati and Bhramari with retention.

Yogi Praveen Rajput

Sat

Philosophy

Deep dive into Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika with founder-led discussion and student questions.

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi

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 pre-recorded 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.

Maa Haripriya: Senior Kundalini and Tantra Teacher
10+ Years
Co-Founder

Maa Haripriya

  • Kundalini
  • Tantra
  • Pranayama
  • Sound Healing
  • Reiki

Born in the UK to an Indian family, Maa Haripriya returned to India and immersed herself in the study of yoga, later qualifying as a Kundalini Yoga teacher. She brings Sound Healing, Cacao Rituals and Reiki into her Kundalini practice, with a vision of sharing the wisdom that changed her life.

Yogi Praveen Rajput: Meditation, Kundalini and Swara Yoga Teacher
12+ Years
Meditation & Swara Yoga

Yogi Praveen Rajput

  • Meditation
  • Philosophy
  • Kundalini
  • Swara Yoga
  • Pranayama

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.

Ashutosh Mishra: Asana and Alignment Teacher
10+ Years
Asana Teacher

Ashutosh Mishra

  • Hatha Yoga
  • Therapeutic Yoga
  • Alignment

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.

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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, 500 recorded hours from our Rishikesh teachers, a vast recorded library, and Yoga Alliance RYT-500 certification on completion.

  • 500-hour complete multi-style curriculum
  • 500 recorded hours, yours for 1 year
  • 260 recorded self-paced hours
  • Downloadable manuals & study materials
  • Yoga Alliance RYT-500 accreditation
  • Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga & therapeutic yoga
  • 10-Day Yoga Nidra course & alumni community
  • Yoga Alliance Certified
  • 5,000+ 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 programme is delivered as recorded modules across the 200-hour and 300-hour blocks, which you work through at your own pace.

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
  • Every module stays in your library for the full year, so you can replay any class as often as you need
  • 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 200-hour and 300-hour blocks of recorded modules, studied at your own pace. Full course access remains for 1 year.

The course is self-paced rather than batch-based, so you are not placed in a cohort at all: you start the day you enrol and work through the modules on your own schedule. Students from over 100 countries have taken our online trainings, and the 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 modules are filmed close-up with detailed alignment cues, and because everything is recorded you can revisit any concept as often as you need.

A computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a stable internet connection is enough. Headphones help for the chanting and pranayama modules, and a little floor space for your mat is all the setup you need.

Every class is pre-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. There is no fixed intake to catch or postpone: you can start whenever suits you and work at your own pace.

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 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.

  1. Agastya Muni - Ancient Vedic Sage and Author of Rig Veda

    Vedic Era

    Agastya Muni

    Author of verses of Rig Veda

  2. Patanjali - Father of Yoga and Author of Yoga Sutras

    4th Century BC

    Patanjali

    Father of Yoga Sutras

  3. Siddha Bhogar - Ancient Tamil Siddhar and Yoga Master

    550 BC

    Siddha Bhogar

    Tamil Siddhar & Yoga Master

  4. Mahavatar Babaji - Immortal Himalayan Yogi and Master of Kriya Yoga

    203 AD, Present

    Mahavatar Babaji

    Immortal Master · Disciple of Siddha Bhogar

  5. Bengali Baba - Himalayan Yogi and Guru of Swami Rama

    Himalayan Master

    Bengali Baba

    Guru of Swami Rama

  6. Swami Rama of the Himalayas - Founder of Himalayan Institute

    1925 – 1996

    Swami Rama

    Founder, Himalayan Institute

  7. Swami Veda Bharati - Himalayan Yoga Tradition Master

    1933 – 2015

    Swami Veda Bharati

    Himalayan Tradition Master

  8. Guru Vishnu - Founder of Samadhi Yoga Ashram Rishikesh

    1974, Present

    Guru Vishnu

    Lives in Rishikesh

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