A complete, step-by-step guide to becoming a Yoga Alliance-registered teacher with Tattvaa Yogashala — whether you're starting fresh or upgrading an existing RYT-200 from another school.
The Yoga Alliance pathway is a tiered credentialing system that recognises three levels of teacher training: RYT-200, RYT-500 and E-RYT. Every level corresponds to a specific volume of contact hours completed at a Registered Yoga School (RYS). You begin with a 200-hour foundational course, then add a 300-hour advanced course to reach RYT-500. Hours from any Yoga Alliance RYS can stack — you do not have to complete all three tiers with the same school.
At Tattvaa Yogashala, we are a Yoga Alliance-registered RYS at all three levels (RYS-200, RYS-300, RYS-500). That means your hours with us count toward registration whether you do a single course or follow the entire pathway here. Graduates also gain access to our worldwide alumni network of 20,000+ certified teachers in 121+ countries.
You can join our 300-hour course directly — no need to re-do your 200h with us. We'll verify your existing RYT-200 credential from any Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School and place you straight into the advanced program.
Apply to 300 Hour YTTPick the level that matches your current experience — or follow the full sequence to graduate as an RYT-500.
Side-by-side comparison of duration, prerequisites, Yoga Alliance certification and tuition for every Tattvaa Yogashala YTT tier.
| Feature | 100 Hour YTT | 200 Hour YTT | 300 Hour YTT | 500 Hour YTT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12–14 days | 24–26 days | 27–30 days | 56–60 days |
| Daily contact hours | 6 hrs / day | 8–9 hrs / day | 8–9 hrs / day | 8–9 hrs / day |
| Prerequisite | Open to beginners with a regular home practice | Open to beginners; 6 months of practice recommended | Valid RYT-200 from any Yoga Alliance RYS | No prior YTT required (integrated path) or existing RYT-200 |
| Yoga Alliance certification | Course completion certificate (counts toward RYT-200) | RYT-200 eligible | RYT-300 eligible (upgrades RYT-200 to RYT-500) | RYT-500 eligible |
| Styles covered | Ashtanga or Hatha (choose one) | Ashtanga Primary + Hatha foundations | Ashtanga Intermediate + advanced Hatha + adjustment | Full Ashtanga + Hatha + advanced philosophy & teaching |
| Best suited for | Practitioners wanting an immersive intro without full RYT commitment | New teachers seeking their first Yoga Alliance credential | Existing RYT-200 teachers upgrading to RYT-500 | Career-track yoga teachers wanting the complete pathway in one residency |
| Accommodation & meals | Included — shared or private room, 2 meals + 1 snack daily | Included — shared or private room, 2 meals + 1 snack daily | Included — shared or private room, 2 meals + 1 snack daily | Included — shared or private room, 2 meals + 1 snack daily |
| Starting tuition (USD) | From $850 | From $1,400 | From $1,600 | From $2,800 |
Not sure which level fits you? Read our RYT-200 → 300 → 500 pathway guide or talk to our admissions team.
You've never taught yoga. Begin with our 200-hour YTT to earn RYT-200, teach for 6–12 months, then return for the 300-hour to upgrade to RYT-500.
Total time: 200h now + 300h later · Credential: RYT-500
You want every hour done before you start teaching. Our integrated 500-hour residency covers both tiers back-to-back — you leave Rishikesh as an RYT-500.
Total time: ~60 days · Credential: RYT-500
You already hold an RYT-200 from another Yoga Alliance school. Skip ahead to our 300-hour YTT. Your existing 200h plus our 300h registers you as RYT-500.
Total time: ~30 days · Credential: RYT-500
Yes. We accept RYT-200 graduates from any Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS). You don't have to repeat your 200-hour with us. Submit a copy of your RYT-200 certificate during application and our admissions team verifies your credential with Yoga Alliance before confirming your seat.
No. Yoga Alliance allows hours to stack across registered schools. Your 200h with school A and 300h with school B combine to qualify you for RYT-500 status, provided both schools are RYS-registered.
After you complete both 200h and 300h training and pay the Yoga Alliance registration fee, your designation upgrades to RYT-500 within 7–10 business days. Tattvaa Yogashala issues your course completion certificates immediately upon graduation; Yoga Alliance handles the public registry update separately.
The credential is identical — both routes register you as RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance. The integrated 500h saves travel and lodging costs by doing both tiers in one ~60-day residency, while the split path lets you teach in between and return when you're ready.
No — Yoga Alliance requires an active RYT-200 before you can register the 300-hour as RYT-500. If you haven't done a 200h yet, take our integrated 500-hour program instead; it includes the 200h foundation and the 300h advanced material in one residency.
No teaching hours are required between tiers. Many students prefer to teach for 6–12 months to consolidate their RYT-200 before returning for the 300-hour, but it's a personal choice, not a Yoga Alliance prerequisite.
Tattvaa Yogashala delivers the 200-hour YTT over 24–26 days, the 300-hour over 27–30 days, and the integrated 500-hour over 56–60 days. All are full-residency programs with 8–9 hours of daily contact across asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, alignment and teaching methodology.
E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) is a Yoga Alliance designation earned after teaching documented hours post-certification — it's not a course we teach. E-RYT 200 requires 2 years and 1,000 teaching hours after your RYT-200; E-RYT 500 requires 4 years and 2,000 hours after RYT-500. Our lead trainer Kamal Singh holds E-RYT 500.
Talk to our admissions team about which route fits your goals, timeline, and existing credentials.
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