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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kathmandu, Nepal

A 21 day, 200 hour training in Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa, with meditation, pranayama, mantra, philosophy, anatomy and teaching practice, taught by Anupam Chidananda at Jivan Parivartan, Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu. Small groups, in English and Hindi.

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What is the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Jivan Parivartan?

The 200 hour YTT at Jivan Parivartan is a 21 day, non-residential course at our centre in Tarkeshwor, Kathmandu. It teaches you to practise and teach yoga. The styles are Hatha, the Ashtanga Primary Series and Vinyasa, with an introduction to Kundalini.

Each day starts early with cleansing practices, pranayama and meditation, followed by asana practice. Theory runs through the three weeks: the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Bhagavad Gita, yoga anatomy and teaching method. In the last part of the course you plan and teach whole classes and get feedback from your teacher.

The centre also teaches Reiki, sound healing and meditation. The course fee includes an introductory singing bowl session, one monastery visit and a silent walk.

The centre is about 30 minutes from Thamel. The course is non-residential, so accommodation and meals are not included. Most students stay in Thamel, and we can arrange a hotel there. Airport pickup and drop to your hotel, course materials and certification are included. A new course starts on the 1st of every month and runs for 21 days.

Curriculum

What you study across the 21 days

Six modules adding up to 200 hours: asana, meditation, pranayama and bandha, mantra and relaxation, philosophy and anatomy, and detox and teaching practice.

Module 1 · 75 hours

Asana: Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa

Hatha postures and sequences, the Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series and Vinyasa, with an introduction to Kundalini. You practise Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar, and meditative, standing, sitting and balancing postures, with adjustment, alignment and how to modify each posture.

Module 2 · 25 hours

Meditation

Mindfulness, Vipassana and Aana-Pana meditation, Kundalini and chakra meditation, walking and dynamic meditation, and So-Ham meditation. You practise each method and learn how to guide it.

Module 3 · 25 hours

Pranayama and Bandha

Eight traditional pranayama techniques, including Nadi Shodhana and Kapalbhati, the three bandhas (Mula, Uddiyana and Jalandhara), and mudras. You learn how to teach each technique safely.

Module 4 · 25 hours

Mantra and Relaxation

Om, the Gayatri mantra, bija mantras and the Surya Namaskar mantra, yoga nidra, kirtan and bhajan, and an introduction to sound healing.

Module 5 · 25 hours

Philosophy and Anatomy

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the eight limbs of yoga, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Bhagavad Gita, alongside physical and yogic anatomy: chakras, nadis, the pancha kosha and the prana vayus.

Module 6 · 25 hours

Detox and Teaching Practice

The six shat kriyas (cleansing techniques), including neti, dhauti, trataka and kapalbhati. Then teaching: more than 10 hours of practice teaching, class sequencing and design, and the ethics and business of yoga.

What does a typical training day look like?

The course follows a fixed daily schedule, from morning practice to evening yoga nidra. The order below is a guide.

Early morning
Shatkarma cleansing, pranayama and meditation
Morning
Hatha, Ashtanga or Vinyasa asana session
Late morning
Theory: philosophy, history or anatomy
Midday
Lunch break (meals not included)
Afternoon
Teaching methodology and alignment workshop
Late afternoon
Asana session and teaching practice
Evening
Mantra, meditation and yoga nidra

The course is non-residential, so you return to your hotel each evening. It also includes one monastery visit and a silent walk.

Who is the 200 hour YTT for?

The course is open to beginners and advanced practitioners. Here is what to expect before you apply.

No experience needed

Teaching starts from the foundations and is adjusted to your level.

Full time and in person

The course runs for 21 days at the centre in Tarkeshwor. It cannot be taken part time or online.

Early starts

Each day starts early with cleansing practices, pranayama and meditation.

More than asana

Meditation, pranayama, mantra, philosophy and detox practice make up 125 of the 200 hours.

Taught in English and Hindi

Groups are kept small, so the teacher can work with each student.

Injuries and health

If you have an injury or a medical condition, tell us before you apply.

How much does the 200 hour YTT cost?

The fee for the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is not published. Contact us for the current fee and the next start date. One fee covers the full course. The course is non-residential, so there are no room options.

The fee includes

Fee on enquiry
  • 200 hours of tuition across all six modules
  • Course manual and two textbooks
  • Mats, blocks, straps and cushions
  • All certification fees
  • Introductory singing bowl session
  • One monastery visit and silent walk
  • Welcome kit and WiFi at the centre
  • Airport pickup and drop to your hotel
  • Help arranging a hotel in Thamel, if you need one
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Not included

  • Accommodation (most students stay in Thamel)
  • Meals
  • International flights
  • Nepal visa (USD 50 for 30 days covers the course)
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses

A 20% deposit confirms your place, and the balance is paid on arrival. If you cancel 15 days or more before the start, 80% of the full fee is refunded (the deposit is non-refundable).

Who teaches the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training?

Anupam Chidananda teaches the course. Meet the rest of the team on the about page.

Anupam Chidananda

Anupam Chidananda

Yoga Instructor & Meditation Guide

Anupam Chidananda is a yoga instructor and meditation guide at Jivan Parivartan. His teaching covers meditation, mudra, mantra sadhana and yogic philosophy, and he leads the philosophy and meditation sessions of the 200-hour yoga teacher training.

Student voices

What guests say on Google

Jivan Parivartan holds 5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews. A few are below, quoted as written.

“This was much more than a course for me. It was a journey of learning, healing, and self-discovery. I learned Reiki, meditation, and sound healing in a warm and supportive environment. I met wonderful people and gained valuable experiences that I will carry with me. Thank you for everything.”
Zhila Eshratabady
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“Maa Nisha Kabir is the best. Her meditation guidance is truly wonderful.”
Bishnu Timilsina
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“Thank you for a wonderful meditation and healing session. Love this place.”
Prashant Koirala
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Continue exploring at Jivan Parivartan

The centre also runs retreats, meditation, Reiki and sound healing.

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200 Hour YTT Kathmandu: FAQs

No. Complete beginners and experienced practitioners join the same course. Teaching starts from the foundations and is adjusted to each student's level. You need to be willing to start early, sit for meditation and practise every day, because the course is full time and in person.
Yes. Graduates receive a 200-hour certificate of completion from Jivan Parivartan. It records the hours you trained and the curriculum you covered. It is the centre's own certificate, not a Yoga Alliance registration. We can confirm your hours and curriculum in writing on request.
We do not publish the fee; contact us for the current fee. It covers the full 21-day course: tuition across all six modules, a course manual and two textbooks, mats, blocks, straps and cushions, all certification fees, an introductory singing bowl session, one monastery visit and silent walk, a welcome kit, WiFi at the centre, airport pickup and drop to your hotel, and help arranging a hotel in Thamel. The course is non-residential, so accommodation and meals are not included. Flights, visa fees and personal expenses are not included either. A 20% deposit holds your place, and the balance is paid on arrival in USD cash, Nepali rupees or by bank transfer.
The day follows a fixed schedule at the centre. It starts early with cleansing practices, pranayama and meditation, then an asana session in Hatha, Ashtanga or Vinyasa. Theory (philosophy, anatomy or teaching method) follows. After a lunch break, the afternoon covers teaching method, alignment and teaching practice, and the day ends with yoga nidra. The course is non-residential, so you return to your hotel each evening.
Anupam Chidananda, Yoga Instructor and Meditation Guide at Jivan Parivartan, teaches the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. He teaches meditation, mudra practice, mantra sadhana and yogic philosophy.
Compare the hours, the group size and what the fee includes. On this course, meditation, pranayama, mantra, philosophy and detox practice take up 125 of the 200 hours, alongside 75 hours of asana. Groups are small, so the teacher can work with each student. The fee includes an introductory singing bowl session, a monastery visit and a silent walk, and airport pickup. Accommodation and meals are not included.
The course includes more than 10 hours of practice teaching, plus class sequencing and design, and the ethics and business of teaching yoga. At the end you receive a 200-hour certificate of completion. Where and how you teach afterwards depends on the rules of the studio or country you teach in.
A new 200 hour course starts on the 1st of every month and runs for 21 days. To apply, send your background, preferred start month and any questions to [email protected] or message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 1 hour. Your place is confirmed when we have acknowledged it in writing and received the 20% deposit.

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A new course starts on the 1st of every month. Tell us about your background and we will send the current fee and the next steps within 1 hour.

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