I really enjoyed the Course. I think Vijay has got a lot of experience on it. I really enjoyed the classes with Lisa and Dr. Ganesh. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much!
200, 300, & 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification in India
Whether you’re a student seeking to deepen your practice, an aspiring yoga teacher, or an established instructor ready for 500-hour certification, Universal Yoga Center offers teacher training opportunities in India guaranteed to take you deeper.
Our courses are led by Vijay Amar who has been practicing for over 45 years and has decades of experience as a yoga teacher. Teacher Training Courses are offered in Ashtanga Vinyasa flow, Vinyasa flow, Power Vinyasa Yoga, and Hatha Vinyasa.
Our 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour courses exceed all curriculum requirements for Yoga Alliance USA Registered Yoga Schools. These courses are held throughout the year in Goa or Mysore and Dharamsala.
Our Yoga Teacher Training typical daily schedule:
- 05:50 AM – 06:50 AM Pranayama
- 07:00 AM – 08:20 AM Hatha Vinyasa
- 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM Breakfast
- 09:30 AM – 10:15 AM Ashtanga Vinyasa Led Class
- 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Self-study and Demo
- 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Methodology
- 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch Break
- 2:20 PM – 3:40 PM Philosophy and Yoga Sutra / Anatomy and Physiology
- 3:45 PM – 4:25 PM Mantra Chanting / Meditation
- Tea Break
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Hatha Vinyasa
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner
- There can be special sessions and tips for Back bending, Hip opening, Handstand, Vinyasa, Jump back and forward, Jump through, and Arm balances every week.
- Sunday is a free day
Please note: There is a written test on Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Yoga Philosophy, and Anatomy at the end of the course. Each student will have to demonstrate a proper class in front of Vijay. Meals are included in the residential package OR you can also avail meal package.
Food
The residential package includes three vegetarian meals per day and herbal-ayurvedic drinks.
We provide four option in meals, Vegan, Gluten free, Sattvic, and Vegetarian Diet. All meals are prepared following traditional Ayurvedic ways; we use fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits, no refined sugar, no refined oil, and no refined salt is used for cooking.
Accommodation
In each of our locations, we have selected for you a range of quiet and spacious rooms which are well-ventilated and suitable for a yoga teacher training course. Our management is always at your service to keep your rooms clean and hygienic and help with whatever requirements you may have. In our residential packages, you will have access to free wifi, water on tap, and 3 nourishing and tasty vegetarian meals a day.
You can check the room types and prices available for each course in the Date & Fees Tab or in the info page of each course.
Upcoming 100 Hour Start Dates
Course Dates | Location | Availability | Fees (Private Room) | |
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10 Apr - 21 Apr 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
05 May - 16 May 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
04 Jun - 15 Jun 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
04 Jul - 15 Jul 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
31 Jul - 11 Aug 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
29 Aug - 09 Sep 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
09 Oct - 20 Oct 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
06 Nov - 17 Nov 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
01 Dec - 12 Dec 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
05 Jan - 16 Jan 2025 | Goa Arambol | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
03 Feb - 14 Feb 2025 | Goa Arambol | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
01 Mar - 12 Mar 2025 | Goa Arambol | Available | 750 USD | ENROLL |
REGULAR FEES for 12 days: Include Complete YTT course, Room, Food (3 meals + unlimited water/herbal tea)
Deposit of 100 USD can be made via Wise to reserve your spot.
Taxi can be arranged on request excluding Fare.
Upcoming 200 Hour Start Dates
Course Dates | Location | Availability | Private Room | |
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07 Jan - 29 Jan 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
03 Feb - 25 Feb 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
01 Mar - 23 Mar 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
10 Apr - 02 May 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
05 May - 27 May 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
04 Jun - 26 Jun 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
04 Jul - 26 Jul 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
31 Jul - 22 Aug 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
29 Aug - 20 Sep 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
09 Oct - 31 Oct 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
06 Nov - 28 Nov 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
01 Dec - 23 Dec 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
05 Jan - 27 Jan 2025 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
03 Feb - 25 Feb 2025 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
01 Mar - 23 Mar 2025 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,200 USD | ENROLL |
REGULAR FEES for 23 days: Include Complete YTT course, Room, Food (3 meals + unlimited water/herbal tea),
Deposit of 250 USD can be made via Wise to reserve your spot.
Taxi can be arranged on request excluding Fare.
Upcoming 300 Hour Start Dates
Course Dates | Location | Availability | Private Room | |
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07 Jan - 01 Feb 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,700 USD | ENROLL |
03 Feb - 28 Feb 2024 | Goa Arambol | Available | 1,700 USD | ENROLL |
05 May - 31 May 2024 | Dharamsala | Available | 1,700 USD | ENROLL |
FEES for 26 days. Include Complete YTT course, Room, Food (3 meals + unlimited water/herbal tea),
Deposit of 300 USD can be made via Wise to reserve your spot.
Taxi can be arranged on request excluding Fare.
Upcoming 500 Hour Start Dates
Course Dates | Location | Availability | Private Room | |
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TBA | Dharamsala | Available | 2,500 USD | ENROLL |
REGULAR FEES for 48 days: Include Complete YTT course, Room, Food (3 meals + unlimited water/herbal tea),
Deposit of 300 USD can be made via Wise to reserve your spot.
Taxi can be arranged on request excluding Fare.
Our Teacher Training Team
Vijay Amar
Ganesh Rao, Ph.D.
Praba
Ashok Kumar
Yogi Bharat
Dr. Amritha Shama, Ph.D.
I learned a lot from Vijay’s TTC. I learned the Asanas well and the Pranayama. The lecturing classes on Anatomy and Philosophy were fantastic. I feel confident now that I can teach Yoga to at least someone who is a beginner… Over all I am glad I took the Course and I will take Vijay’s classes in the future.. Thank you Vijay!!
I really enjoyed the Yoga classes. I am feeling thankful for the knowledge shared by all of the teachers.
Your ‘adjustments’ in Asana Class is excellent. Dr. Ganesh Rao’s Philosophy class is awesome. Kate was amazing in back-bending. Keep on doing what you are doing … I never would have come back to Arambol if I hadn’t found your school!!!
The TTC conducted by Universal Yoga Centre under Vijay has laid a good foundation in me for fulfilling my intentions of starting a Yoga Studio. The personal attention given to me and other students was amazing and I felt connected to all the teachers. I liked watching my body transforming gradually in the asana practice.
Having just completed the 200-hour Hatha Yoga TTC with Vijay, I am really satisfied with the course. Vijay’s classes are an institution in McLeodganj and it has been wonderful to practice with and correct the strong practitioners who travel across the globe to attend Vijay’s classes.
Being able to practice twice a day with adjustments has been great for my personal practice and I have learnt a lot in anatomy and philosophy….
I cannot overemphasize how much every aspect of this course: teachers, helpers, organization, circumstances, surroundings and facilities contributed to my immersion in the practice of Yoga in a most revealing, down to earth, bone-flesh-and-spirit way. I am deeply thankful from my whole being for this experience. May all be happy!
First of all, thank you for putting it all together. Everyone has worked very hard and diligently. Much love Vijay! I enjoyed the different teachers for different topics – Anatomy, Philosophy, Methodology, Back-bending and Pranayama. Much love and aloha!
The teachers for this course have been truly mind-opening and have exceeded my expectations from the Course. Vijay is by far the most advanced performer of asanas I have ever seen. Dr. Ganesh is a brilliant thinker, fascinating in so many subjects. I feel really privileged to share this time with him.
It was an interesting Course – good methodology, where you learn clearly how to handle students during their asanas; great Indian Philosophic teaching with Dr. Ganesh and equally good teaching in Anatomy from Lisa. I enjoyed the atmosphere; quite relaxed but still serious and uplifting. Thank you all!!
Vijay’s methodical approach to explaining, teaching and adjusting asanas has provided me with a solid foundation with which to commence my journey as a yoga teacher. Morning pranayama with Gopi was highlight and philosophy with Dr N. Ganesh Rao was excellent!! He is a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to tracking him down and studying with him further. A big thank you to Vijay, Shiva, Gopi and Dr Ganesh for all your time and energy.
Teacher Training Course Registration
Please fill out and submit this form to register for an upcoming course. Someone from our team will contact you shortly via email to confirm your registration and receipt of your deposit.
Deposit Information
Deposit for 100 Hour TTC Beginner is 100 Euro, for 200 Hour TTC Course is 200 Euro and for 300 or 500 Hour TTC courses is 250 Euro.
Deposit is non-refundable and can be used for any course during the following 3 years. Upon registration, we will send the details for paying the deposit via Wise transfer. Paypal transfer fees are extra.
Important! Your place in the course will be secured only when both the registration form and deposit have been received.