200-Hour Teacher Training

"Kundalini" literally means "coiled", like a sleeping serpent: the dormant life-energy that rests at the base of the spine. Kundalini Yoga is the set of practices that gently awakens this energy. Drawing on classical texts such as the Yoga Kundalini Upanishad and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it uses energy locks (bandhas), hand gestures (mudras), mantras and cleansing practices (kriyas) to purify the body’s energy centres (chakras) and channels (nadis), so the awakened energy can rise safely up the spine.

Most modern yoga is asana-based and physical in focus. Our 200 Hour Kundalini TTC is rooted in the classical Himalayan tradition of Swami Rama and Kashmir Shaivism: not the Yogi Bhajan / KRI lineage. The course centres on chakra sadhana, kriya yoga, tantric pranayama, mantra-shaktipata and meditation, with classical Hatha asana as the supportive foundation.

No formal yoga background is required, but a sincere meditator's mindset, basic physical fitness and openness to lineage really help. We begin from foundational asana, pranayama and chakra awareness, then layer the deeper Kundalini practices over the 25-day immersion. The only real prerequisites are respect, patience and willingness to live the ashram routine.

Yes. On successful completion of the 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga TTC, you receive a Yoga Alliance USA RYT-200 certificate (internationally recognised) alongside our ashram's lineage-based completion certificate. Samadhi Yoga Ashram is a Yoga Alliance registered school (RYS 200/300/500).

Regular practice supports physical wellbeing, flexibility, nerve strength and weight balance, while bringing mental and emotional stability, inner joy, clarity and mindfulness. On the deeper level it dissolves blockages, calms the nervous system and supports spiritual awakening, fearlessness and self-knowledge as Sushumna gradually opens.

Yes: when taught traditionally and gradually, Kundalini sadhana is safe and deeply healing. The course follows a step-by-step preparation: cleansing kriyas, balancing pranayama, bandhas, mudras and chakra meditation. Mantra-Shaktipata is introduced respectfully, in line with the lineage, and only after the body and mind are prepared. We do not force awakenings. We create the conditions.

Samadhi Yoga Ashram is at behind Laxman Jhula Police Station, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, on the banks of the holy Ganga. The nearest airport is Dehradun (DED). We offer free taxi pick-up from there. Haridwar Railway Station and Delhi (IGI) are the other main entry points; we can arrange paid pick-up from both on request.

Three sattvic vegetarian meals daily, prepared with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to support yogic practice. Vegan needs can be accommodated, please inform us in advance. Accommodation is on-campus, with private and shared room options. The whole environment is designed as a quiet, devotional space for serious sadhana.