In-Person Advanced 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 

Price Includes: Shared Accommodation, All Meals, Professional Manual + Video Recordings

Date: November 5th to December 9th, 2023 (34 nights / 35 days)

Regular Price: $3,300 USD

Deposit: $450 USD

Become an advanced teacher of Yoga under the guidance of authentic Himalayan Master Yogrishi Vishvketu, Ph.D.!

This world-class advanced 300-Hour Akhanda Yoga Teacher training, designed and led by Yogrishi Vishvketu over the course of many years, builds upon the fundamental concepts of yoga and deepens your understanding of the true anatomy of yoga as conceived in its birthplace thousands of years ago.

Learn how to drop into your True Self by becoming a real master of your own nervous system and help your students to restore themselves with authentic techniques from the Wisdom of Yoga which have been passed down through the centuries by enlightened sages. 

With a full platter of advanced techniques, you will learn how to guide practitioners into safely reducing stress & insomnia and moving into a deeper meditation practice naturally.

A transformational experience of a lifetime, delivered in an authentic Yoga Ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas, this advanced 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training will leave you walking away empowered to share this life-changing and authentic wisdom with your community, bringing forth even more well-being and healing. 

In this 300 hour Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training you will learn to teach advanced, artful, balanced sequences including a full repertoire of Yoga techniques: asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation linked with themes to Yogic wisdom.

You will engage more deeply with advanced teaching techniques and in-depth assists, alongside the Yogic wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya philosophy, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and other key Hatha Yoga texts. 

Explore traditional concepts of Ayurveda, as well as the Yogic anatomy of Koshas, Chakras, and Prana while connecting with a worldwide community of passionate and dedicated Yoga teachers.

Turning into an advanced Yoga Teacher encompasses the experience of creating a steady practice for yourself to create the stability and safe container for your students.

This 5-week transformative immersion in the Himalayan foothills is made of interactive philosophy sessions and the authentic understanding of key wisdom texts such as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and Traditional texts of Hatha Yoga and Tantra. You will also explore Ayurveda and go deeper into how to balance the dosha types through the whole repertoire of yoga techniques, diet, lifestyle choices and how this relates to the 24 tattvas of Samkhya tradition. 

Explore anatomy, physiology and the nervous system how they relate to Yoga postures, breathing techniques and cleansing. Walk away confidently teaching a very broad range of techniques and styles to people of all ages and physical abilities in alignment with the authentic origins of the practice.

• Immersive training with renowned Himalayan Master
• Access to recorded materials of live sessions
• Teaching beyond mainstream Accessible asana & embodiment
• Comprehensive physical and yogic anatomy
• Empowering in the arts of pranayama, mantra, and meditation
• A balanced toolkit of yogic techniques and wisdom
• Immersion in the Foothills of the Himalayas
• Sequencing for a variety of audiences and themes

• Immersive training with renowned Himalayan Master
• Access to recorded materials of live sessions
• Teaching beyond mainstream Accessible asana & embodiment
• Comprehensive physical and yogic anatomy
• Empowering in the arts of pranayama, mantra, and meditation
• A balanced toolkit of yogic techniques and wisdom
• Immersion in the Foothills of the Himalayas
• Sequencing for a variety of audiences and themes

• Shared Accommodation for 34 nights in Rishikesh; the Yoga Capital of the World, (Ma Ganga is easily reached from the ashram)
• 3 x ayurvedic, vegetarian meals per day; grown at the private farm. Dietary requirements honored wherever possible.
• Pick-up from Dehradun Airport
• Professional manuals
• Access to digital learning platform with 3-month recordings of all sessions
• Bag, Neti Pot
• Authentic Mala Ceremony
• Inspiring field trips to the neighbouring Ganga beaches and attractions
• Community spaces to connect with course participants and teaching experts during and post immersion.
• 3 months free access to AYO (new members only)
• Community connection with regular Agni Hotra, Kirtan & Satsang

Advanced Asana Techniques & Assists

In your technique’s classes, you will learn a variety of intermediate to advanced asana techniques to complement those taught during YTT 200. You will gain greater skill in working with diverse student bodies using props and focused assists and hands on adjustments.

Pranayama Sequencing and Kriyas

We will explore further use of the bandhas for breath retention and a variety of cleansing kriyas, such as Jal Kapalabhati and Sutra Neti (optional).

Dive Deeper into Philosophy and Key Yogic texts

In the embodied philosophy sessions, you will be guided in authentically exploring Yogic wisdom in context through key concepts from the Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya philosophy, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and other Hatha Yoga texts.

A Variety of Styles

You will explore several styles of teaching including the unique Hatha Raja and 5 Koshas styles, and more advanced techniques for supporting, assisting, and aligning students with the Asana element of the practice.

The Business of Yoga

In The Business of Yoga sessions, you will explore teaching methodology, learn to honour the cultural legacy of Yoga, create tools to support your ongoing teaching offerings and learn to design workshops. We will also explore the ethics of the yoga teaching profession.

Definately! The safety and wellbeing of our guests is of utmost importance to us. 

The Ashram is self-contained and we have trusted staff and security guards on duty at all times (the Ashram is locked at night). 

A dedicated front office and 24-hour on-site staff are available to make your stay comfortable and to offer any assistance needed including medical. 

Your personal space is respected at all times.

Why should I do this course?

At Akhanda Yoga Institute, we believe that the Yoga tradition should be available to all and that these ancient teachings are worth preserving so that the countless benefits can be optimized.

Our world-renowned institute delivers the highest quality of trainings under the guidance of Himalayan Yoga Master, Yogrishi Vishvketu. This allows students to gain access to wisdom from the oldest lineage within the great yogic system.

The Akhanda approach considers a whole and complete attitude towards the exploration of Yoga, moving beyond the typical physical practices and into the areas less addressed within the modern Yoga community.  This thorough method allows students to be more efficient, wholesome, and authentic in their learning whilst uncovering ancient gems to enrich and support their holistic wellbeing with greater effect.

Move deeper through carefully curated classes consisting of a balance between asana, pranayama, meditation, Soundwork and philosophy, meeting your needs on a holistic level. 

The classes are specifically designed to support mobility, immune function, respiratory wellness, good quality of sleep, emotional wellness, and spiritual inquiry. 

It allows the unlocking of one's hidden potential by strengthening intuitive connection which then supports people to move through life with greater ease.

Use this training as a foundation to eventually move towards your own 300-, 500- and 1000-Hour advanced designations, learning tools and techniques that can be used to teach special needs audiences too.

When will the next cohort begin?

This Akhanda Yoga Advanced YTT300 will be available as an immersive training experience in Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram starting 5th November 2023 and ending on 9th December 2023. 

Enjoy the wisdom of this immersive training long after your immersion. We provide you with access to live recordings of your teaching sessions, a community connection platform, and a range of education materials to support a balanced integration of course learnings after you return home.

What do I need to enroll?

This course is open to all yoga teachers who have previously completed a 200hr YTT with a Yoga Alliance credited institution. An entry assignment will be required from teachers who have not trained with Akhanda Yoga before. An online prep course will also support your ashram immersion.

Will I receive Yoga Alliance Certification?

A Yoga Alliance Certification will be issued upon completion of all course requirements. 

What kind of support will I have access to after the course ends?

Teacher trainees are able to stay connected on their learning platform with their cohort, expert teachers and Yogrishi Vishvketu after their course completion. 

Enjoy the wisdom of this immersive training long after your immersion. We provide you with access to live recordings of your teaching sessions, a community connection platform and a range of education materials to support a balanced integration of course learnings after you return home.

Many course graduates use our platforms and regular online community live offerings to share ideas and ask questions as they naturally arise. 

With an extensive global network of over 5000 teachers, the Akhanda global family continues to support each other with opportunities, mentoring and support in a way that many other trainings are unable to provide.

• AYO Member Discount Available to all active Akhanda Yoga Online subscribers (must have membership for 1 year) 

• Payment plans & scholarships available – please contact us