Yoga Teacher Training in Pune · 300-Hour YIC
Study yoga in depth — and learn how to guide others.
The YIC – Yoga Instructor Course is a 300-hour certification course at Anahat Yoga in Baner, affiliated with VYASA, a globally recognised yoga institute. Theory and practical training, a full course kit and structured exams, whether you go on to teach or want a deeper personal practice.
₹24,000 · Installments available
Practise · Study · Teach
YIC – Yoga Instructor Course (300 Hours)
A 300-hour certification course affiliated with VYASA, a globally recognised yoga institute. Everything you need is part of the course: study, practice, books, kit and exams.
Certification course
300 hours
of theory and practical training, guided at the studio in Baner.
Your course kit
Included- 2 course booksOne for theory, one for practical
- Yoga T-shirtYour course uniform
- Yoga mat with coverFor class and home practice
- Jal neti potFor the nasal cleansing kriya
How you are assessed
- 4 oral exams
- 3 written exams
- Assignments & projects
Where are you in your yoga journey?
Choose what feels closest. We will show you where to look.
Already have questions? Enrol in the 300-Hour YIC
Is this you?
Does any of this sound like you?
Most people look at teacher training for one of a few reasons. Here is what training can offer each of them, and the question worth asking us first.
Sounds like“I want to teach, but I don’t know where to start.”
Years of classes, and no clear path from student to teacher.
- Where training helpsTeacher trainings commonly bring practice, philosophy, anatomy and teaching skills together in one structured course.
- Ask usWhat Anahat’s current program covers, and whether it suits your experience.
Sounds like“I’ve practised for years. Now I want to understand why.”
You know the poses, but not the reasoning behind them.
- Where training helpsTraining usually explains why postures, breath and meditation are taught the way they are, alongside yoga philosophy.
- Ask usHow the program balances your own practice with study and philosophy.
Sounds like“I’ve learnt yoga from scattered videos.”
Useful pieces, but nothing that fits together.
- Where training helpsOne organised course of study, with teachers you can question in person.
- Ask usHow the course is structured, and how much of it is taught in person.
Sounds like“I already teach, but my foundations feel thin.”
Confident leading a class, less so answering students’ questions.
- Where training helpsFirmer grounding in anatomy basics, sequencing and teaching methodology.
- Ask usWhether the program suits your level, before you enrol.
Sounds like“I’m not sure teaching is for me.”
Interested, but unsure it is worth the commitment.
- Where training helpsMany people study yoga in depth for their own understanding, and decide about teaching later.
- Ask usHow to explore it first, for example by attending regular classes at the studio.
Sounds like“I want to check a training properly before I commit.”
Every school says it is the right one.
- Where training helpsThe YIC is 300 hours, affiliated with VYASA, assessed by 4 oral and 3 written exams, and costs ₹24,000.
- Ask usFor the batch dates, schedule and installment plan. We would rather you ask.
If one of these sounded like you, a conversation with the team is the simplest next step. Want to see the subjects first? Read the curriculum overview.
Talk to the teamWhy teacher training?
Practising yoga and teaching it are different skills
A good personal practice is where teaching starts, but it is not the whole of it. When you practise, you feel a pose from the inside and follow a teacher’s choices. When you teach, you watch many bodies at once and choose words a stranger can follow. Formal training brings practice, philosophy, anatomy, breath, meditation, sequencing and communication together in one place.
Enrol in the 300-Hour YIC
Practice
A steady practice of your own. It is hard to guide what you have not felt.
Understanding
Philosophy, anatomy basics and the reasons behind each practice.
Teaching skills
Observation, clear cues, sequencing and adapting for different students.
Assessment
Assignments, projects, 4 oral and 3 written exams that show what you have learnt.
The practice
What is yoga teacher training?
Yoga teacher training is a structured course of study that goes beyond attending classes. It joins a deeper abhyasa (steady practice) with svadhyaya (study), and adds the skills needed to guide other people clearly and responsibly.
A practice passed from teacher to student
Yoga has traditionally been learnt directly from a teacher, through practice, study and guidance over time. Modern trainings keep that relationship at their centre, alongside texts such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, whose yamas and niyamas still shape how teachers relate to their students.
What a training brings together
Anahat’s YIC is 300 hours of theory and practical training, with two course books (one theory, one practical), assignments and projects, and 4 oral and 3 written exams. It joins your own practice with study of philosophy and basic anatomy, and teaching skills such as observing, cueing and sequencing.
What changes when you teach
- You watch many different bodies at the same time
- You choose words a complete stranger can follow
- You plan a class with a clear beginning, middle and end
- You adapt when someone cannot do what you just asked
A training is a beginning
Completing a training does not by itself make someone an excellent teacher. That grows with time, practice and continued learning, which is why it helps to choose a program you can ask questions of, and teachers you can learn from over time.
Curious? Ask for the current program detailsBefore you decide
Step inside the studio
See the space, the pace and the way classes are taught at Anahat, before you commit to a training.
Film coming soonFrom practitioner to teacher
Eight shifts from practising to teaching
These are the shifts well-rounded trainings commonly build towards. How Anahat’s current program covers each one is shared when you enquire.
- 01
Practise
PracticeBuild a steady practice of your own. It is hard to guide what you have not felt.
- 02
Understand
StudyLearn why postures, breath and meditation are taught the way they are.
- 03
Know the body
StudyBasic anatomy and movement, and why every body differs. It is not medical training.
- 04
Observe
SkillLearn to read a body, a breath and a room, not only to perform a sequence.
- 05
Communicate
SkillTurn what you know into clear, simple instructions that others can follow.
- 06
Sequence
SkillPlan a coherent class, from arrival and warm-up to the main practice and closing.
- 07
Teach
PracticeBring it together in a class and learn from feedback. Ask how Anahat’s training handles this stage.
- 08
Keep learning
OngoingA training is a beginning. Good teaching grows with time, practice and continued study.
What you will learn
What yoga teacher training typically covers
The YIC is taught as theory and practical training, with a book for each. These are the areas well-rounded courses commonly include. Ask the team for the detailed YIC module list.
Part 1Practice foundations
The practice you will learn to teach
Asana
Postural foundations, alignment principles, modifications, and how to observe a pose in another person.
Pranayama
Breath awareness and the breathing practices appropriate for different students.
Meditation
Common meditation methods and the practical side of guiding others into stillness.
Part 2Understanding
The knowledge behind the practice
Yoga philosophy
Foundational ideas and traditional context, often including the Yoga Sutras, yamas and niyamas.
Anatomy basics
Movement understanding, body awareness and why individual bodies differ. Not medical training.
Part 3Teaching skills
Ask how the current program covers these
Teaching methodology
Demonstrating, verbal cues, observing students and adjusting instructions as you go.
Sequencing & class planning
Structuring a coherent class from arrival to closing.
Practicum
Teaching practice with feedback, where a training includes it.
Ethics & professional conduct
Responsible teacher–student relationships, boundaries and professional behaviour.
In the YIC your learning is assessed through assignments and projects, 4 oral exams and 3 written exams, leading to the 300 Hours YIC Certificate. Yoga teacher training is not medical training.
See how Anahat teaches Pranayama · Meditation
Want the current syllabus? Ask on WhatsAppBenefits
What teacher training aims to build
These are what a well-rounded training commonly aims to develop. What you take from it depends on your own practice, effort and time.
- From following to leading
- From scattered to structured
- From performing to observing
Whether or not you go on to teach, understanding yoga more deeply changes how you practise.
A deeper understanding
Knowing why a practice is taught, not only how to do it.
Sharper observation
Seeing what is happening in another person’s body and breath.
Clearer communication
Instructions that a complete beginner can follow.
Structured knowledge
One organised body of study, instead of scattered pieces.
An informed practice
A personal practice built on understanding, whether or not you teach.
Professional grounding
Awareness of ethics, boundaries and the trust students place in a teacher.
Teacher training is education in yoga and teaching. It is not a medical qualification, and it does not guarantee employment, income or teaching success.
Ask what the current program includesWho it’s for
Who teacher training suits
You do not need to have decided to teach. You need curiosity, commitment and a willingness to keep practising.
Teacher training may suit you if…
- You want structured study rather than scattered learning
- You already practise and want to understand yoga in more depth
- You are curious about teaching and want an honest introduction to it
- You already teach and want firmer foundations
- You are willing to make time for regular study and practice
- You would like to speak to real people before you decide
Please speak with us before you enrol if you…
- Are unsure about prerequisites or previous experience
- Are unsure about the time commitment or schedule
- Are not certain the program matches your goals
- Already teach and want to know if it suits your level
- Have an injury, a health condition or are pregnant, and want to know how it affects participation
None of these necessarily rules you out. It simply means a short conversation first, so you know what to expect and the team can tell you honestly whether the program fits.
Not sure it’s right for you? Ask us firstPractical details
Program details at a glance
Everything confirmed for the YIC, in one place. Anything marked Ask us changes from batch to batch, so the team will give you the current answer directly.
- Course
- YIC – Yoga Instructor Course (YIC)
- Affiliation
- Affiliated with VYASA, a globally recognised yoga institute
- Duration & hours
- 300 hours · theory & practical training
- Certificate
- 300 Hours YIC Certificate
- Assessment
- Assignments & projects · 4 oral exams · 3 written exams
- Fees
- ₹24,000 · Installments available
- Course kit
- 2 books, yoga T-shirt, mat with cover, jal neti pot
- Studio
- Anahat Yoga, Colours Preschool, Sr 135, Plot 128 Ram Indu Park, Near Balewadi High Street, Baner, Pune 411045
- Schedule & format
- Ask usWe will confirm the batch timings
- Next batch
- Ask usConfirm the start date with the team
- Who can join
- Ask usTell us your experience and goals
- Studio hours
- Mon–Sat, 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Who guides the program
Learn by Dr. Vishvanath Pise
Dr. Vishvanath Pise is the founder and director of Anahat Yoga, near Balewadi High Street in Baner. He designs and guides every program at the studio and leads a team of teachers. Ask us who teaches each part of the current teacher training and what their background is.
It is hard to guide what you have not felt. Teaching begins with your own steady practice.
- Founder & director, Anahat Yoga
- Leads a team of teachers
- Studio in Baner, Pune
In our students’ words
We publish only real reflections, shared with permission. While we gather them from teacher-training students, you can read what students say about Anahat Yoga on Google.
Questions
Yoga teacher training — frequently asked questions
Who can join the yoga teacher training?
Eligibility and prerequisites are set by the current program, so we would rather confirm them with you than guess here. Tell us how long you have practised and what you hope to learn, and the team will tell you honestly whether it is a good fit.
Do I need previous yoga experience?
Please ask us. Requirements depend on the program. If you are unsure, you can attend regular classes at the studio first. See our classes and batch timings, or message us on WhatsApp.
Is teacher training only for people who want to teach?
No. Many people study yoga in depth for their own understanding. Teacher training usually covers practice, philosophy, anatomy and teaching skills, and you decide how you use it. Tell us your goal and we will say whether the program matches it.
What is the YIC, and who is it affiliated with?
YIC is the Yoga Instructor Course: a 300-hour certification course affiliated with VYASA, a globally recognised yoga institute. On completion you receive the 300 Hours YIC Certificate.
How much does the course cost?
The fee is ₹24,000, and installments are available. Ask the team for the installment plan when you register.
What is included in the course?
Theory and practical training, two books (one theory, one practical), a yoga T-shirt, a yoga mat with cover, a jal neti pot, and your assignments and projects.
How am I assessed?
Through assignments and projects, 4 oral exams and 3 written exams.
What will I study?
The YIC combines theory and practical training. Courses of this kind commonly cover asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology and sequencing. Ask the team for the detailed module list.
Does the training include pranayama and meditation?
Anahat teaches both as regular classes, and you can read about them on our Pranayama and Meditation pages. How each is covered inside the teacher training is something we will confirm with you directly.
Is teaching practice included?
Please ask us about this directly. Teaching practice with feedback is one of the most useful things to look for in any training, so it is worth asking before you enrol.
How long is the training, and what is the schedule?
The YIC is a 300-hour course. Batch dates and timings are confirmed for each batch, so message or call the team for the current schedule.
Where is it held, and is there an online option?
Anahat Yoga is at Anahat Yoga, Colours Preschool, Sr 135, Plot 128 Ram Indu Park, Near Balewadi High Street, Baner, Pune 411045. We will confirm the venue and whether any part of the training is available online when you enquire.
Is yoga teacher training a medical qualification?
No. Teacher training is education in yoga and teaching. A yoga teacher cannot diagnose or treat injuries or medical conditions, and training does not guarantee employment, income or teaching success.
Can I try a regular class before deciding?
Yes. Attending regular classes at the studio is a good way to experience how Anahat teaches before you consider the training. See our classes and batch timings, or ask the team.
How do I enrol?
Share your details using the form on this page, message us on WhatsApp, or call +91 98814 75758 to confirm your registration. Our studio hours are Mon–Sat, 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM. We will answer your questions before you commit to anything.
Still have a question?
We usually reply on WhatsApp within the day.
Enrol
Thank you for your interest in the YIC
To enrol in the 300-hour Yoga Instructor Course, share your details below or confirm for registration. The team will confirm the next batch dates and schedule and explain the installment options.
- Hours
- 300
- Fee
- ₹24,000
- Exams
- 7
Before you book — take one slow breath with us.
- WhatsApp +91 98814 75758
- Call +91 98814 75758
- Studio hours: Mon–Sat, 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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Yoga teacher training is education in yoga practice and teaching. It is not a medical qualification and does not qualify anyone to diagnose or treat any condition. The YIC is affiliated with VYASA; batch dates, schedule and installment terms are confirmed directly by Anahat Yoga for each batch.