Australia has one of the world's most active yoga communities — but most weekend trainings here are taught by instructors who themselves learned from a single short course. The lineage at Yoga Vedanta Trust runs through Swami Gopal Sharma's personal training at Swami Dayanand Ashram, one of the oldest continuously operating ashrams in Rishikesh.
Australian graduate Rebecca M. called the 300-hour program here "not a tourist package — a serious school." That's the difference between a retreat and a real teacher training: 28 days of daily 5:30am practice, not a long weekend.
You'll fly into Delhi (Indira Gandhi International, DEL), then take a short connecting flight to Dehradun (30 minutes from Rishikesh) or the overnight train to Haridwar. We can help arrange pickup either way.
Best for a focused introduction without a full month away. All levels welcome.
The foundational certification. Yoga Alliance RYS 200, recognised by Australian studios and wellness employers.
For RYT 200 holders advancing toward E-RYT 500. Deeper philosophy, Sanskrit, and teaching practicum.
Australian passport holders need an Indian e-Tourist Visa, applied for entirely online. "Attending a short-term yoga programme" is explicitly listed as a valid purpose for this visa category.
Visa rules can change without notice — always confirm current requirements on the official Indian government e-visa portal before booking non-refundable flights.
"The 300-hour program — Vedanta philosophy, Sanskrit, Yoga Nidra — is extraordinary. This is not a tourist package. This is a serious school."
Yes. Australian citizens need an Indian e-Tourist Visa, applied for entirely online. Short-term yoga programmes are explicitly listed as a valid purpose for this visa category.
Yes. Air India operates non-stop flights from both Sydney and Melbourne to Delhi, each roughly 13 hours. From Perth, Brisbane, or Adelaide, you'll typically connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or the Gulf.
Yes. Yoga Vedanta Trust is registered with Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200 and RYS 300), the international standard widely recognised by Australian studios and wellness employers.
October through March is peak season in Rishikesh, which also lines up well with the Australian winter — comfortable training weather while escaping the cold at home.
Yes, significantly. Our 200-hour TTC starts at $1,050 fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, and materials, compared to AU$3,000–AU$6,000+ for comparable residential trainings at home.
Many of our graduates, including Australian and Canadian students, have trained here as solo female travellers and described feeling safe and supported from the first day. We're happy to connect you with past students directly if that would help.
