200 Hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course in Dharamshala
Alpesh Yoga’s distinctive yoga teacher training program training program brings Yoga Alliance approved residential and non-residential 200-hour curriculum. Throughout the 20-day YTTC program hosted at our Dharamshala studio, you will experience comprehensive engagement in both learning and teaching Therapeutic Yoga. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training course will equip you with a robust yogic foundation and a comprehensive grasp of yoga anatomy, structural alignment of the physical body through asana practice, and the therapeutic benefits of alignment while gaining proficiency in the use of props.
This innovative TTC program, crafted by Alpesh Patwari, introduces a fresh perspective on yoga teacher training. With a primary focus on the healing aspects of yoga, Alpesh’s Therapeutic Alignment course educates students on how yoga can cater to individuals of all ages, health conditions, and physical abilities. Throughout this 200 hours yoga TTC, you’ll acquire the skills to effectively guide your students in enhancing and refining their practice. You’ll learn that consistent and focused practice can enable students to surpass their perceived limitations.
Upon finishing your 200-hour training, you have the option to enroll in a supplementary 100-hour yoga alignment course in Dharamshala, elevating your qualification to 300 hours. This extension involves an additional week of intensive study and practice, exclusively available to graduates of our 200-hour program.
200 Hour YTTC Course Objective
Yoga offers tremendous benefits for both the body and the mind. However, not every pose (asana) and breathing technique (pranayama) are universally suitable. As instructors, we must consider the age, health, and fitness levels of our students.
At Alpesh Yoga, in our distinctive healing yoga program, you’ll discover how to factor in your students’ strengths and physical constraints, influencing their practice.
You’ll gain insights into how to address specific areas, ensure alignment, make adjustments, utilize props, and offer modifications to cater to all students, while acknowledging their unique variations and precautions.
200 Hour YTTC Course Content
At Alpesh Yoga, our aim is to help our students discover their true yogic potential by introducing them to all aspects of yoga, meditation, and healing.
By joining our 200 hours alignment and therapy yoga certification, you will:
Develop your own personal daily practice of:
Asana (postures) - with emphasis on precision and alignment and an understanding of the sequence in which different groups of asana have to be performed
Pranayama (breathing)
Kriyas (cleansing)
Mudras (energy balancing)
Dhyana (Meditation)
Take part in back bending and flexibility workshops
Study the 8 Limbs of Yoga and behin to understand the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how to understand the teachings in a modern context.
Learn how to sequence and teach a 60-minute class
Understand the skeletal and muscular systems and how they affect your practice and your teaching
Align 50 yoga postures and understand the philosophy behind each one
Use alignment in these postures for therapytic benefit in relation to specific anatomy or conditions
Learn the art of Adjustments
Learn the importance of using props and to use a range of props including: blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs, and hanging straps
Understsnd how every asana or pranayama comes with it's own set of contraindications.
The following common contraindications of yoga and how we should work with them as teachers and students are included in our unique Alignment and Theraputic Practice course at Alpesh Yoga
Sciatica nerve pain
Neck pain
Digestion and constipation
Asthma and lungs related problem
Lower back pain
Depression
Beathing problem
Menstruation issues
Women's health
200 HRS YTT DAILY SCHEDULE
07:30-08:30: Pranayama
08:30-10:00: Yoga Asana ( yoga alignment Vinayasa flow)
10:00-11:00: Breakfast
11:15-12:15: Class on yoga philosophy or anatomy
12:30-13:30: Class on Yoga Nidra and/or the art of teaching with experienced yoga practitioners
13:30-14:00: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Rest and personal study time to gather additional know-how on yoga and spirituality
16:30-18:00: Hatha yoga Intensive alignment yoga and restorative
18:00-19:00: Sharing and question and answer, night meditation, live music concerts, watching your teaching practice, site seeing. (This is only alternate days)
19:30: onwards Dinner and free time to pursue personal hobbies and group interactions
22:00: Early Bed Time
NOTE: The daily schedule of yoga teacher training in India can change depending on season and request of students
*Example schedule, subject to change depending on student and lead teacher requirements
Each week, we will finish at 2pm on Saturday and have Sunday off to take a well-deserved break
Dharamshala: A Picturesque Yoga Destination
This chapter of 200 hours alignment yoga teacher training course will unfold in Dharamkot, a beautiful village in Dharamshala nestled in the Himalayas. This is the perfect location for yogis that want to learn yoga during hot Indian summers.
If you will be visiting us in winter months for your 200 hours alignment TTC course, we recommend checking out our yoga studio in Arambol Goa. Here’s the course link for 200 hours alignment yoga TTC certification in Goa.
Both locations allow you space and time in nature for an energising, recharging and renewing experience. We also recommend checking out our 200 hours multi-style yoga course as well:
200 Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training Course in Dharamshala
TTC Accommodation
For our Dharamshala based 200 hrs alignment yoga teacher training course, we have 2 types of accommodation for you to choose from:
Single occupancy room
Twin sharing room (to be shared by same genders)
Yoga Course Pricing
Our prices for 200 hours alignment yoga certification are the same in Dharamshala and Goa.
Here’s the pricing per person:
| Non- residential. Course Fees only | €700 |
| Food & Residential en-suite single occupancy | €1000 |
| Food & Residential en-suite twin shared occupancy | €850 |
Early Bird Discount
We offer an Early Bird discount of €100 off our quoted price if you book your 20 hours healing yoga teacher training course 2 months before your start date.
Booking a spot
Student spots are limited for this theraputic 200 hours yoga certificate course in the Himalayas.
To secure your place, you will need to pay a non-refundable (but fully transferable) 30% deposit.
The balance must be paid in cash on arrival. Otherwise, we take transfers through Wise and credit cards are subject to a 4% charge. The cheapest way to pay for our 200 hours yoga course for professional yogis is in cash.
What’s Included
200 hour yoga course tuition & qualification under guidence from our experienced team
19 nights and 20 days
Shala facilities
Course materials & bonus workshops
Weekend excursions (self-driven)
A community of like-minded people
One side airport pickup
Booking Information
Is This Course For You?
Due to its detailed nature and focus on healing, Alpesh Yoga have designed this 200 hours yoga TTC course for advanced practitioners (at least 2 years of experience) and those with some teaching experience.
If you feel the course is for you but you have different experience ad expectations, please contact us directly to discuss your certification options. We have other courses available too!
UPCOMING 200 HRS TTC DATES
| Dates | Course | Locations | Without Food & Accommodation | Food & Accommodation With Twin Sharing Room | Food & Accommodation With Private Room | Early Bird Discount (2 month before course date) | Enroll Now | |||||
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| 200 | May 2025 | 2025-05-23 | 23rd May to 13th June 2025 | 200 hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course | Dharamshala | €750 | €900 | €1300 | SAVE €100 | Contact | ||
| 200 | June 2025 | 2025-06-18 | 18th June to 9th July 2025 | 200 hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course | Dharamshala | €750 | €900 | €1300 | SAVE €100 | Contact | ||
| 200 | July 2025 | 2025-07-10 | 18th July to 8th August 2025 | 200 hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course | Dharamshala | €750 | €900 | €1300 | SAVE €100 | Contact | ||
| 200 | August 2025 | 2025-08-10 | 19th August to 9th September 2025 | 200 hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course | Dharamshala | €750 | €900 | €1300 | SAVE €100 | Contact | ||
| 200 | September 2025 | 2025-09-9 | 9 September to 29th September 2025 | 200 hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course | Dharamshala | €750 | €900 | €1300 | SAVE €100 | Contact |