A traditional yoga school in Tapovan, Rishikesh — teaching authentic practice, structured certification and disciplined residential immersions since 2010.
Om Yoga International was founded in 2010 by Sh. Radhika Sharan ji in Tapovan, the forested village on the banks of the Ganges in Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh. The school began with a single conviction: that authentic yoga transmission requires time, discipline and a residential environment — not a weekend retreat format.
The curriculum draws directly from classical Indian texts — Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Upanishads. Every course at Om Yoga is designed to give students not just a certificate, but a practice they can sustain and a methodology they can teach with genuine confidence.
Fifteen years later, the school has certified over 1,500 students from 48+ countries across 8 course pathways — from the 200-hour foundation to the 500-hour complete teacher training.
Registered Yoga School
Om Yoga International is a Yoga Alliance registered school. Graduates qualify to register as RYT 200, RYT 500 or RPYT with Yoga Alliance, USA — the most internationally recognised yoga teacher credential.
100-Hour Residential Certification
The Meditation Teacher Training is a 100-hour residential immersion covering classical techniques, pranayama, yoga nidra, mantra, philosophy and practical teaching methodology. No prerequisites required.
Teaching is rooted in classical Indian texts — Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Upanishads — not modern fitness frameworks.
Every student receives direct correction, feedback and mentorship. Class size is limited by design — not economics.
The 5:30 am schedule, sattvic meals and quiet campus create the immersive environment that classroom-only training cannot replicate.
Students leave able to teach — not just recite sequences. Practice teaching, adjustment labs and live feedback are built into every course.
RYT, prenatal and specialty courses are presented transparently — their scope, requirements and outcomes are explained clearly before enrolment.
Graduates join a school community with lifetime certificate support, continued faculty access and career guidance after the course ends.
Founder & Lead Trainer — E-RYT 500, YACEP
Founder of Om Yoga International and senior yoga teacher with over 15 years of residential teaching experience. Guides RYT 200, RYT 500 and prenatal pathway students with a traditional, philosophy-rooted approach aligned to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Lead Trainer — RPYT, YACEP, Face Yoga Expert
Senior teacher for RYT, prenatal, postnatal and face yoga modules. Brings a warm, student-first teaching style to alignment correction, therapeutic sequencing and breathwork. Certified RPYT and face yoga instructor with over a decade of residential teaching.
Philosophy & Practical Teacher — E-RYT 500
Experienced E-RYT 500 teacher with deep grounding in classical yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, mantra and traditional practical training. Known for making abstract philosophical concepts accessible to students of all backgrounds.
Ayurveda Doctor — BAMS
Qualified Ayurveda physician (BAMS) providing Ayurvedic health guidance, Garbh Sanskar sessions and lifestyle consultation for prenatal, postnatal and therapy course students. Integrates classical Ayurveda with contemporary wellness practice.
Om Yoga International founded by Sh. Radhika Sharan in Tapovan, Rishikesh
Registered with Yoga Alliance USA as a Recognised Yoga School (RYS 200)
300-hour and 500-hour advanced teacher training pathways launched
Prenatal yoga (RPYT) and yoga therapy specialisation courses added
Meditation Teacher Training and Sound Healing programmes launched
Sound healing and face yoga teacher training programmes launched
Nine yoga therapy specialisations launched — condition-specific 30-day intensives
1,500+ students certified from 48+ countries across all course pathways
The school is located at D11-A, Badrinath Road in Tapovan — a forested, quiet neighbourhood of Laxman Jhula, 800 metres from the Ganges and a short walk from the ancient Laxman Jhula bridge. The environment removes the distractions of city life and creates the discipline that residential training requires.
The teachers gave individual attention every day. I arrived for a certificate and left with a daily practice I can actually continue and share. The small batch made all the difference.
The small batch size made the training personal and thorough. Alignment, pranayama and philosophy were explained with real patience. The daily schedule was demanding but every session felt purposeful.
Rishikesh, the schedule and the teachers created a serious learning environment. The course felt disciplined and warm — exactly what an advanced training should feel like.
The sound healing training was transformational. I came with no prior experience and left with a full working knowledge of singing bowls, session design and the confidence to facilitate groups.
As a yoga teacher who was pregnant myself during training, the content was both practical and deeply caring. Dr. Anu's Ayurveda sessions were extraordinary — I apply that knowledge daily.
Completing the full 500-hour pathway in one stay was the best decision I made. The daily schedule is intense but the environment and teachers hold you through it. Highly recommend for serious practitioners.
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Yes. All courses are taught in English. Hindi support is available where needed. Teaching materials and assessments are in English.
Yes. The 200-hour program is designed for sincere beginners and intermediate practitioners who are ready for a disciplined daily routine. No prior teaching experience is required.
The deposit reserves your place in the selected batch. The final residential fee — covering tuition, accommodation coordination and sattvic meals — is confirmed by admissions after booking. Room preference and arrival logistics are arranged before payment completion.
Om Yoga International is a Yoga Alliance USA registered school. Graduates can register as RYT 200, RYT 300 or RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance — the most internationally recognised credential for yoga teachers worldwide.
The nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (IGI). From Delhi, take a bus or taxi to Rishikesh (5–6 hours). Alternatively, fly to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) — 35 km from campus — and take a taxi (45 minutes). The admissions team sends a detailed arrival guide after booking.
Tuition, training manuals, assessment support, accommodation coordination and sattvic vegetarian meals throughout the course are included. Room options (shared or private) are confirmed at booking.
Batches are kept at 12–15 students to ensure every student receives individual attention, alignment correction and direct trainer feedback throughout the course.
Yes. The 500-hour combined pathway is designed for students who want to complete both levels in one extended residential stay. It is particularly well-suited to international students planning a single visit to India.
Core styles include Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa at the foundation level. Advanced courses introduce Yin, Restorative, Iyengar principles, Kundalini, pranayama and therapeutic applications. Specific styles depend on the course.
Most international students require a tourist visa or e-Visa for India. Students should check requirements for their nationality on the Indian government's official visa portal. The admissions team can provide a course confirmation letter for visa applications.
Browse 8 courses across RYT, prenatal, meditation, sound healing and retreat pathways — or contact admissions to find the right fit.
