General Questions

 

What does RYT mean?
RYT stands for Registered Yoga Teacher which is a credential earned by Yoga teachers who have been trained as per the Yoga Alliance Standards through an RYS which is a Registered Yoga School. Rishikesh Yoga School is a Registered Yoga School that provides RYT 200 hour, 300 hour, 500 hour certifications to the students. This certification is globally valid and can be very beneficial for a Yogic career

How can I register myself as an RYT on Yoga Alliance?
On successful completion of the course, we will provide you with a certificate that has RYT stamp. You can register yourself on the Yoga Alliance website by uploading this certificate. Your application will then be approved by us after which your name will be listed as an RYT on the Yoga Alliance Website.

What is the strength of each class?
To ensure quality, we have 15-18 students in each batch so attention can be equally given to all students and all the questions can be answered. We have 4-5 teachers for each batch so the student-teacher ratio is also maintained for you to have the best knowledge-sharing experience.

I have never done Yoga. Will I still be eligible?
For 100-hour YTTC and 200-hour YTTC you don’t need to have any prior experience. These courses are designed for students who wish to start their Yogic journey. Also, it is a great way to begin your journey, as you will be trained from the basics and on all the topics like pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and body awareness by way of anatomy and alignment and asana practice.

I am a beginner; can I enroll for Yoga TTC?
Yes, our 200 hour YTTC course is designed for beginner to intermediate-level yoga practitioners who either want to begin their yoga journey or want to have a deep knowledge of the same

Do we need to bring our own yoga mats, props etc?
We provide our students with Yoga mats, blocks, and straps. However, if one wishes to use their own mats then they can choose to bring them.

I do Yoga every day, but not certified can I do 300 hours?
A 200 hour Yoga TTC certification is recommended before you do 300 hours to make sure the foundation is well-developed before you go for 300 hours which is advanced level.

What is the language of teaching?
English is the language of all our theory or asana sessions

Can a student who is pregnant attend the course?
No, This course is too intense for anyone who is pregnant.