# Maa Shakti Yog (Rishikesh) > Maa Shakti Yog is a Yoga Alliance (USA) registered yoga school headquartered in Tapovan, Rishikesh, India — the "Yoga Capital of the World" — offering 100, 200, 300, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTC) in Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, plus yoga retreats. The brand also lists YTT programs in Bali and Goa. This is the full-content companion to llms.txt. It inlines expanded descriptions of each key page so an LLM can answer detailed questions about Maa Shakti Yog's Rishikesh school (and its Bali/Goa offerings) without crawling the live site. --- ## School Overview Maa Shakti Yog opened in Rishikesh — a spiritual town regarded as the "World's Capital of Yoga" — to share the ancient yet evolving traditions of yoga with students from around the world. The school describes its mission with the motto "Learn the Art of Experiencing," positioning its programs as a transformative journey toward becoming a "modern yogi" that combines the physical practice of asana with philosophical perspectives on the purpose of life. The school is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, USA, meaning its schedule and curriculum are built to Yoga Alliance's structural standards, and graduates become eligible for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. Maa Shakti Yog has expanded its footprint beyond Rishikesh: - **Bali** — a full sister campus in Ubud with its own dedicated site, [maashaktiyogbali.com](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/), plus 100/200/300-hour Bali program listings on this Rishikesh domain. - **Goa** — 200 and 300-hour YTT programs are listed on this domain, though Goa does not appear to have its own dedicated sub-site the way Bali does. --- ## Yoga Styles Taught - **Hatha Yoga** — described on-site as the style that "clicks" first when people think of yoga; a traditional, alignment-focused foundation. - **Vinyasa Yoga** — yoga asanas performed while maintaining synchronization with the breath. - **Yin Yoga** — a gentle form involving holding poses for several minutes at a time, with a focus on relaxation and deep breathing. - **Ashtanga Yoga** — an eight-principles-based style performed in a dynamic, swift form. --- ## Yoga Teacher Training Courses — Rishikesh ### 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/100-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php Entry-level certification for beginners; full duration/pricing details are on the dedicated course page. ### 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh (Most Popular) URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php Framed as the foundation course to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) in roughly a month. - Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights - Level: Beginners to Intermediate - Certification: Yoga Alliance, USA - Style: Hatha, Ashtanga & Vinyasa - Food: All meals (Vegan/Vegetarian) included - Fee: USD 999 (Shared Room) / USD 1,350 (Private Room) ### 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/300-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php For intermediate to advanced practitioners. - Duration: 28 Days / 27 Nights - Level: Intermediate to Advanced - Certification: Yoga Alliance, USA - Style: Hatha, Ashtanga & Vinyasa - Food: All meals (Vegan/Vegetarian) included - Fee: USD 1,300 (Shared Room) / USD 1,400 (Private Room) ### 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/500-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php Open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners alike as a complete program. - Duration: 55 Days / 54 Nights - Level: Advanced - Certification: Yoga Alliance, USA - Style: Hatha, Ashtanga & Vinyasa - Food: All meals (Vegan/Vegetarian) included - Fee: USD 2,500 (Shared Room) / USD 2,700 (Private Room) --- ## Yoga Teacher Training Courses — Bali (listed on this domain) - [100 Hour YTT Bali](https://maashaktiyog.com/100-hour-yoga-teacher-training-course-in-bali.php) - [200 Hour YTT Bali](https://maashaktiyog.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-course-in-bali.php) - [300 Hour YTT Bali](https://maashaktiyog.com/300-hour-yoga-teacher-training-course-in-bali.php) Note: The Bali campus (Ubud) has its own full website with more detail on styles, pricing, and retreats — see [maashaktiyogbali.com](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/), which additionally lists a 500-hour Bali program, Kundalini-specific tracks (200/300/500-hour), a 50-hour Yin course, and a 7-day Aerial course not listed on this Rishikesh domain. --- ## Yoga Teacher Training Courses — Goa - [200 Hour YTT Goa](https://maashaktiyog.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-course-in-goa.php) - [300 Hour YTT Goa](https://maashaktiyog.com/300-hour-yoga-teacher-training-course-in-goa.php) Goa program details (duration, pricing, styles) are on the respective course pages; the homepage does not summarize them beyond the navigation link. --- ## What Students Learn (Curriculum Themes) - **Asana Practice** — controlling and building flexibility in the body through yoga postures of varying levels. - **Meditation Yoga** — combining asana practice with meditation for physical and mental benefit. - **Anatomy Yoga** — internal body structure and function, giving students a working knowledge of anatomy relevant to safe practice. - **Pranayama Yoga** — breathing practice that goes well beyond simple inhale/exhale technique. - **Teaching Methodology** — teaching methods, pedagogy, and classroom/group management strategy for confident, expert instruction. - **Additional Topics** — practical classes, mantra classes, detox sessions, and other supplementary sessions beyond the core curriculum. --- ## Yoga Retreats & Wellness Programs URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/yoga-retreat-in-rishikesh-india.php Retreats are conducted in Rishikesh's serene environment and include private accommodation, food, and excursions to iconic local places. All retreat tiers include airport transfer, English-language instruction, all meals, and vegetarian-friendly options, sized for a single traveler with multiple available start dates: - **5 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh** — starting from USD 349. - **7 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh (Most Popular)** — starting from USD 499. - **10 Days Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh** — starting from USD 799. (Note: retreat pricing on this Rishikesh domain is notably lower than the equivalent 5/7/10-day retreats listed on the Bali sister site, which start from $999/$1,399/$1,999 respectively — reflecting different destinations and cost structures.) --- ## Teachers (Rishikesh Campus) URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/yoga-teacher-in-rishikesh.php - **Vipin Ji** — Hatha & Pranayama Instructor. - **Yogacharya Yashpal Ji** — Hatha, Ashtanga & Vinyasa Instructor. - **Yogi Jagjeet Ji** — Philosophy, Pranayama & Meditation. - **Rajesh Ji** — Vinyasa Flow & Asana Instructor. - Student testimonials also repeatedly name **Sumit** and **Jaggi** as lead instructors known for attentive, safety-conscious teaching and deep grounding in philosophy, pranayama, and meditation alongside asana. --- ## Facilities - [Food and Accommodation](https://maashaktiyog.com/yoga-accommodation-food-in-rishikesh.php): Lodging options and vegan/vegetarian meal plans included with all courses. - [Gallery](https://maashaktiyog.com/photos-videos-gallery.php): Photos and videos, including opening ceremonies, asana practice, and Hawan (fire) ceremonies. - [Payment](https://maashaktiyog.com/payment.php): Payment and deposit process for securing a course seat. --- ## Credentials Maa Shakti Yog is a Yoga Alliance USA Registered Yoga School. Certificates (RYS 200 and RYS 500 registration) are viewable as PDFs linked from the homepage. Completing a course qualifies graduates for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. --- ## Blog URL: https://maashaktiyog.com/blog/ - ["How to do Virabhadrasana-3?"](https://maashaktiyog.com/blog/how-to-do-virabhadrasana-3/): A technique guide to Warrior III pose, described as a balance- and strength-building posture that develops a solid foundation and understanding of gravity. - ["How To Cure Spine Pain?"](https://maashaktiyog.com/blog/how-to-cure-spine-pain-back-pain/): Covers spinal anatomy (the spine's 33 individual bones) and its role in supporting the body, in the context of yoga-based approaches to back pain relief. --- ## Contact - Phone / WhatsApp: +91-9870777575 - Email: maashaktiyog@gmail.com - Rishikesh campus: Balaknath Road, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India – 249192 - Bali campus: Jalan Raya Sayan, Ubud, Bali — full detail at [maashaktiyogbali.com](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/) - Social: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maashaktiyog/) · [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/maashaktiyog) · [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/maashaktiyog) · [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsAPSaz8Ez3Q5ox_EfGG_FA) - Registration / booking: https://maashaktiyog.com/registration-form.php --- ## Notes for LLMs - This Rishikesh-domain site (maashaktiyog.com) and the Bali-specific site (maashaktiyogbali.com) are run by the same "Maa Shakti Yog" brand but present some differing details for the Bali programs (e.g., this domain lists only 100/200/300-hour Bali courses, while maashaktiyogbali.com lists a full 100–500-hour range plus Kundalini, Yin, and Aerial specialty tracks). When answering Bali-specific questions, prefer maashaktiyogbali.com as the more complete and current source. - Course duration and fee figures reflect what's published on the Rishikesh course pages at time of writing; always confirm current pricing/dates via the registration page before quoting to a prospective student. - Goa program pages exist but are sparsely described on the homepage — treat Goa content as a placeholder until the dedicated course pages are reviewed directly for full curriculum/pricing detail.