200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course · Online

Become a yoga teacher rooted in authentic practice, living tradition, and confident teaching.

A 200-hour online Yoga Teacher Training Course at Bharat Yogavidya Kendra, rooted in the living Nath tradition of Sri M, designed to deepen your practice and prepare you to teach yoga with clarity, discipline and confidence.

Yoga Alliance RYS 200

AYUSH · YCB recognised

Indian Yoga Association

Nath Lineage Tradition

1 September – 30 September 2026
Asana & Pranayama: Mon–Fri, 5:12–6:12 pm IST · Interactive Session: Saturday, 4:12–6:12 pm IST

INR 47,648 + 5% GST

USD 594

EUR 513

A 200-hour certification recognised in India and worldwide

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Why this course matters

Yoga teacher training is not only about learning postures.
It is about learning how to live, practise and teach yoga as a complete way of life.

A Yoga Teacher Training Course at Bharat Yogavidya Kendra is an opportunity to enter deeply into the authentic teachings of yoga — not merely as physical exercise, but as a disciplined, holistic and transformative path.

Through structured study and guided practice, students explore yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, Ayurveda, mantra, teaching methodology and the traditional Nath lineage. Whether your aim is to teach professionally or to deepen your own sadhana, this course offers a strong foundation for a lifelong yogic journey.

Teaching yoga is not simply demonstrating postures. It asks for practice, study, responsibility, clarity, and a sincere commitment to the yogic path.

At BYK, the training is guided by the living Nath tradition of Sri M and supported by a complete curriculum that balances classical knowledge with practical teaching skills. You learn how to understand yoga from its roots, practise with discipline, teach with responsibility, and carry the spirit of yoga into daily life.

The course prepares you to plan, sequence and conduct yoga classes with confidence while also cultivating the inner steadiness expected of a sincere practitioner and teacher.

200

Hours of yoga teacher training

12

Weeks of structured online learning

RYS 200

Yoga Alliance registered training

What this training gives you

The gift you’ll be trained to pass on

Every part of this course is designed to build both your personal practice and your capacity to teach with authenticity.

A strong foundation in yoga

Study the meaning, history and purpose of yoga through classical texts, yogic philosophy, the paths of yoga, and the traditional foundations of practice.

Traditional Hatha Yoga practice

Develop a disciplined practice of asana, sukshma and sthula vyayama, Surya Namaskara, pranayama, mudra, bandha, meditation and Yoga Nidra.

Lineage-based learning

Receive orientation into the Nath Sampradaya, Guru–Shishya parampara, Sri M’s living lineage, and selected teachings from traditional Nath texts.

Yogic anatomy and wellness

Understand the body, breath, mind, prana, nadis, chakras, koshas, Ayurveda basics, stress management and the yogic approach to health.

Teaching methodology

Learn demonstration, cueing, observation, correction, sequencing, class planning, professional ethics and the BYK 7-point asana teaching method.

Practicum and assessment

Build teaching confidence through peer teaching, supervised sessions, feedback labs, written examination, practical teaching and chanting assessment.

Why BYK is different

Most courses teach techniques. BYK trains you to practise, understand and teach.

Many programmes teach yoga as a set of techniques. BYK offers yoga as a living tradition, supported by disciplined practice, classical study and authentic guidance.

An authentic living lineage

BYK is guided by Sri M, a disciple of Maheshwarnath Babaji in the ancient Nath tradition. You are not learning a repackaged Western format — you are receiving an unbroken transmission, taught with the depth and integrity of a genuine parampara.

Real depth, not just activities

Classical philosophy, the physiology of practice, the subtle body, Nath-lineage wisdom, Hatha Yoga techniques, Ayurveda, mantra and teaching methodology — all studied with seriousness and applied through practice.

Hands-on from day one

You practise, teach, and receive personal feedback throughout — not just watch slides. A deliberately small cohort means real mentoring, a graded teaching assessment, and the confidence that you can actually lead a class when you walk out.

What you get Typical course BYK
Approach A set of techniques A complete yogic discipline
Traditional foundation A slide or two Taught in depth
Anatomy & safety Generic Integrated with yoga practice
Classical texts Skipped Studied with practice
Lineage Commercial brand Nath tradition, Sri M
Study support A few handouts Structured materials
Mentoring Guided learning Living Nath tradition
Recognition Varies RYS 200 · AYUSH · IYA

Upcoming batch

Reserve your place

The upcoming online batch is designed for students who wish to complete the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course with structured live guidance and regular practice.

Dates

1 September – 30 September  2026 (30 Days

Timing

  • Weekday
    5:12–6:12 am & 5:12–6:12 pm (Mon–Fri)
  • Saturday session
    4:12–6:12 pm (longer integration class)

Mode

Online via Zoom

Fee

INR 47,648 + 5% GST | USD 594 | EUR 513

Who this training is for

If you have sincere interest in yoga, you belong here

No previous teaching experience is required. A sincere interest in yoga, disciplined learning and personal transformation is enough to begin.

Aspiring yoga teachers

For students who wish to become confident, responsible and authentic yoga teachers.

Dedicated practitioners

For sincere practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge beyond regular classes.

Existing yoga teachers

For teachers who wish to refresh their foundation and reconnect with traditional Hatha Yoga and philosophy.

Wellness professionals

For therapists, coaches and wellness professionals who wish to integrate yogic tools responsibly.

Spiritual seekers

For seekers drawn to the Nath tradition, classical texts, mantra, meditation and inner discipline.

Personal growth learners

For those who may not plan to teach immediately but want to live yoga more deeply.

The 200-hour curriculum

A complete, structured education — not a checklist

Built around a 200-hour yoga teacher training framework, blending authentic tradition with structured modern learning. Tap each part to see what is inside.

  • Definitions of Yoga from classical texts including Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Kathopanishad
  • History, development, aims, objectives and common misconceptions of Yoga
  • Teachings of the Vedas and Upanishads, Shad Darshanas, Samkhya and Yoga
  • Paths of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma and Raja
  • Nath Sampradaya, Guru–Shishya parampara, Adinath, Matsyendranath, Gorakshanath, Navnath and Twelve Panths
  • Sri M and the living lineage; Shiva–Shakti, Jivanmukti, Samarasa, sadhana and tapas

  • Introduction to Hatha Yoga, its parampara and the difference between asana and non-yogic physical practice
  • Selected study from Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Shiva Samhita
  • Goraksha Shataka and Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati — essential Nath-lineage verses
  • Yoga Chudamani Upanishad selections: chakras, prana, ajapa gayatri and pranava
  • Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: chitta, vrittis, abhyasa, vairagya, Ishwara, antarayas, kleshas and Ashtanga Yoga
  • Bhagavad Gita overview: karma, jnana, bhakti, dhyana, sthitaprajna and yuktahara-vihara

  • Human anatomy and physiology: body systems, sensory organs, homeostasis and exercise physiology basics
  • Benefits, limitations, contraindications and injury prevention in asana practice
  • Pancha kosha, nadi system, prana vayus, chakras, granthis, Kundalini Shakti, bindu and nada
  • Yogic concepts of health, disease and wellness
  • Ayurveda basics: tridosha, agni, prakriti, dinacharya, ritucharya and yogic diet
  • Stress management, mind–body relationship, mental hygiene, prayer, meditation and Yoga Nidra theory

  • Sukshma and Sthula Vyayama based on the Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari system
  • Progressive practice of head, face, neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, trunk, pelvis, legs and feet practices
  • Supportive modern conditioning: mobility, strength, core, balance and foot work
  • Traditional 12-count Surya Namaskara with 12 Surya mantras and bija mantras
  • Approximately 50 core asanas across standing, seated, prone, backbend, supine and inversion families
  • Every asana taught through alignment, preparation, contraindications, koshic and pranic effect and teaching method

  • Shatkarma practice under supervision: Jala Neti, Kunjal, Kapalabhati and introductory Trataka
  • Sectional breathing, full yogic breath and Nadi Shodhana progressing towards ratio practice with antar kumbhaka
  • Ujjayi, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Surya Bhedana and introductory Bhastrika
  • Hasta mudras including Chin, Jnana, Bhairava and Shambhavi
  • Moola, Uddiyana and Jalandhara Bandha introduced progressively; Maha Mudra, Yoga Mudra and Viparita Karani Mudra
  • Kayasthairyam, breath awareness, Antar Mouna, mantra japa, Ajapa Japa, Trataka, chakra awareness and Yoga Nidra

  • Pranava, Ganesha and Guru vandana, Gayatri, Mahamrityunjaya, Patanjali dhyana shloka and Shanti Path
  • Daily Hanuman Chalisa progression with meaning and group chanting practice
  • Understanding mantra, shloka, japa, ajapa and AUM
  • Role, qualities, ethics and scope of practice of a yoga teacher
  • Demonstration, cueing, observation, correction, class environment and professional conduct
  • Lesson planning and sequencing a traditional Hatha class through the Nath arc

  • BYK 7-point asana teaching method
  • Student-led teaching practice of sukshma sequences and Hatha flows
  • Days 15–21: consolidation, full Hatha flows and partner teaching
  • Days 22–26: students lead sessions in pairs with feedback labs
  • Days 27–28: written examination, assessed practical teaching and chanting assessment
  • Completion based on attendance, participation, practice, teaching assessment and written evaluation

The syllabus includes approximately 84 hours of theory and 178 hours of practical training, covering classical texts, Hatha Yoga practice, anatomy, Ayurveda, meditation, mantra, teaching practicum and assessment.

Your 30-day journey

From practitioner to confident yoga teacher

Phase 1

Yoga, lineage and philosophy

Yoga, lineage and philosophy

Build the foundation through definitions of yoga, yogic history, Shad Darshanas, paths of yoga, the Nath tradition, Guru–Shishya parampara and traditional Hatha Yoga orientation.

Phase 2

Practice

Hatha Yoga practice and anatomy

Develop daily practice through sukshma and sthula vyayama, Surya Namaskara, asana families, pranayama, shatkarma, mudra, bandha and yogic anatomy.

Phase 3

Texts

Classical texts and subtle body

Study Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga texts, Goraksha Shataka, Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati, Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, chakras, nadis, prana and koshas.

Phase 4

Teaching

Teaching methodology and professional practice

Learn class planning, sequencing, cueing, demonstration, observation, correction, ethics, student safety, motivation, communication and the BYK 7-point asana teaching method.

Phase 5

Practicum, assessment and integration

Complete peer teaching, feedback labs, student-led sessions, written examination, assessed practical teaching and chanting assessment.

Live morning practice sessions build your own sadhana; evening sessions deepen theory and methodology; Saturdays are longer integration workshops. Guided assignments between sessions turn everything you learn into real teaching skill.

Meet Instructor

Vijayendra
Venkatesha

Lead facilitator for the Children’s TTC, kids’ summer camps and Balavidya classes. Over seven years guiding students across all ages, with a strong command of asana sequencing and breathwork.

Chitra Ganesh

M.Sc in Yoga for Human Excellence, trained under Kalaimamani M.R. Chandrashekhar, with certifications from Kaivalyadhama and Yale. For Chitra, yoga is the golden thread running through life.

Dr. Shubha Chetan

Ayurvedic physician and yoga therapist with a PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy from SVYASA, and certified in pre- and post-natal yoga. She brings holistic healing to her teaching.

Srilakshmi

An artist in love with colour, who sees every shade as a doorway into emotion and meaning. She leads the art and creativity strand of the training.

Good questions

Frequently asked

Anyone with a genuine interest in deepening their yoga practice and knowledge may join. The course is suitable for sincere beginners, regular practitioners, aspiring yoga teachers and those who wish to study yoga as a complete way of life.

No. Many students join the 200-hour TTC to deepen their personal practice, understand yoga philosophy, and live yoga more consciously. At the same time, the course also prepares students with the methodology and confidence needed to teach professionally.

The course is delivered online via Zoom with regular Asana and Pranayama sessions from Monday to Friday and an interactive session on Saturdays. Students receive structured guidance, study support, assignments and teaching preparation throughout the course.

BYK’s training is rooted in the living Nath tradition of Sri M. The curriculum combines classical texts, traditional Hatha Yoga, subtle body study, Ayurveda, mantra, meditation, anatomy and teaching methodology, giving students a complete and authentic foundation.

You will study yoga philosophy, Nath tradition, Hatha Yoga texts, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, anatomy and physiology, Ayurveda, subtle body, stress management, asana, pranayama, shatkarma, mudra, bandha, meditation, mantra chanting and teaching methodology.

You will be able to plan and guide yoga classes with better understanding of sequencing, cueing, observation, correction, safety and professional ethics. You will also have a stronger personal practice and deeper grounding in traditional yogic knowledge.