If you have decided to learn yoga, Kaivalyadhama will meet you where you are. Four ways to learn.
The Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (YTTC) is the foundational course for anyone serious about yoga. It gives you the language and structure to go deeper into your practice and into yourself.
This program covers textual, psycho-physiological and practical aspects of Yoga, as well as the teaching methods. It certifies you to teach and start your career in yoga.
What You Study?
The 200-hour program comprises
THEORY (100 Hours)
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras: Textual analysis & philosophy
- Hatha Yoga texts: Classical sources & methodology
- Yogic anatomy & physiology: Structure, function, adaptation
- Teaching methodology: Pedagogical frameworks & assessment
- History and philosophy of yoga: Lineage and scientific validation
- Texts by Swami Kuvalayananda: Foundational research
PRACTICALS (100 Hours)
- Asana: Alignment principles, adaptation, teaching methods
- Pranayama: Physiological effects, sequencing, contraindications
- Shat Kriyas: Cleansing practices & their mechanisms
- Bandhas and Mudras: Anatomical foundations and applications
- Mantra chanting: Phonetic & neurological dimensions
- Supervised teaching sessions: Peer instruction & faculty feedback
All formats include the same curriculum, texts, and faculty expertise. The delivery mechanism differs.
Certification: Yoga Instructor Certificate (Indian Yoga Association) + RYS 200 (Yoga Alliance)
Right to practice: Qualified to teach yoga professionally
Important Note: This programme does not certify mastery in Yoga teaching. It prepares aspirants through discipline, study, and sustained practice to responsibly enter the path of teaching Yoga, in alignment with the principles and values upheld by Kaivalyadhama.
The Four Formats
Same course, same certification. Four delivery models based on your location and schedule.
Full Residential at Kaivalyadhama Campus, Lonavala
4 weeks continuous | On-campus | Intensive
Immersive residential program at Kaivalyadhama.
Complete Curriculum: Theory, practicals, teaching practice, faculty mentorship. Traditional model.
Upcoming batches:
- 1st September to 30th September 2026
- 15th November to 15th December 2026
- 15th January to 15th February 2027
- 2nd May to 2nd June 2027
Local Classes at Mumbai & Pune Centers
2-3 hours per week | Synchronous | Flexible
Conducted locally. Weekly synchronous instruction integrated with practice. Faculty supervision. No travel required.
Available: Mumbai (Weekdays & Weekends) | Pune (Weekdays)
Hybrid Live Online
Online + 4 months | Synchronous | Interactive
Scheduled live faculty instruction for theory. Practical intensive at Pune, Bhopal, Delhi or Ahmedabad. Faculty interaction throughout.
Course Runs: 5th October 2026 to 30th January 2027
Hybrid Self-Paced
Up to 3 years + 2 weeks | Asynchronous | Flexible
Pre-recorded theory curriculum. Complete at your pace. Faculty feedback on assignments. Then 2-week intensive at Kaivalyadhama or center of your choice.
Access: Immediately upon payment
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed the 12th Standard examination or are appearing for the 12th Standard examination are eligible to apply.
Method of Teaching: English
Only one batch i.e. 2nd May to 2nd June will be conducted in English / Hindi
Scientific Validation of Yogic Practice
Kaivalyadhama, founded in 1924, conducted the first systematic scientific investigation into yoga’s mechanisms. Swami Kuvalayananda established protocols to measure and validate what classical texts describe.
Your curriculum is grounded in classical texts (Patanjali, Hatha tradition), validated through physiological research, taught by faculty trained in both lineage and science, and recognized internationally (IYA, Yoga Alliance).
If you have had the desire to dive deeper into the knowledge and depth of yoga,
you are at the right place.