Not everyone can give two weeks or a month to yoga training. The 50-hour foundation immersion at Yoga Vedanta Trust is built for that reality — a compact, residential week that still delivers the real thing: ashram rhythm, Himalayan lineage, and honest teaching.
Over 7 days you will learn foundational Hatha asana with correct alignment, be introduced to pranayama and simple meditation, and get a first taste of the philosophy that gives yoga its depth. You leave with a real foundation — and a clear sense of whether you want to go further.
The oldest continuous yoga teaching tradition in Rishikesh — your school is its neighbour.
Every morning meditation, every evening aarti — the river is your constant companion and teacher.
The Himalayan energy is real. Students consistently describe a stillness here that is impossible to find elsewhere.
The quietest, most sacred part of Rishikesh. No vehicles. Only the river, the ashrams, the bells.
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) is 30 minutes away. Delhi is 6 hours by train or overnight bus. We will pick you up.
Unlike beach yoga destinations, Rishikesh has a stable climate. We run courses year-round in comfortable conditions.
All prices are all-inclusive — accommodation, meals, materials, certificate. No hidden costs. A $100 deposit secures your place.
Honest, detailed answers to the questions people ask before booking a short, residential yoga week in Rishikesh.
It depends entirely on the time and depth you are looking for. The 50-hour foundation immersion is one week — enough to properly learn Hatha asana fundamentals, get a real introduction to pranayama and meditation, and live inside an authentic ashram schedule beside the Ganga. It does not carry Yoga Alliance certification, because RYT credentials begin at 200 hours. What it does give you is an honest, guided first step: a chance to test whether residential training suits you, without a two-week or month-long commitment.
If you already know you want to teach, or you want a deeper, certifiable foundation, the 100-hour immersion or the 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training are the better starting points. Many of our 50-hour graduates do return later for exactly that — this week is designed to make that decision easier, not harder.
Short, 7-day yoga programs in Rishikesh generally range from $150 to $400 USD, depending on accommodation quality, meal inclusions, and how much actual instruction time is offered versus free time. Some budget options cut corners on food safety or teacher experience. Yoga Vedanta Trust's 50-hour foundation immersion is fully inclusive — accommodation, three sattvic meals daily, all materials and props, and a completion certificate — starting from $250 in Rishikesh, with no hidden fees added at checkout.
The 50-hour foundation immersion was built with complete beginners in mind. You do not need flexibility, prior practice, or any special preparation — only a genuine willingness to show up for the early mornings and the full daily schedule, which is itself part of the transformation many students describe.
Apply today. A $100 deposit holds your place. Full refund if cancelled 30 days before start.
