It seems obvious that the best place in the world to train to be a yoga instructor is in yoga’s birthplace of India. But India is a big country, with lot of options for enthusiasts. So why not start at the “world capital of yoga”, Rishikesh? Here are some compelling reasons why. It costs less. Taking a 200-hour yoga teacher training in India would cost the same as taking a retreat elsewhere in the world. Food and accommodation are covered while you are participating in a teacher training, and many programs run about 3 months. The cost of living in India, in general, is a lot less than most other places in the world, so you are really getting a bang for your buck. You just have to get yourself there! The instructors are certified and can help you learn how to build your yoga practice. You learn from the best. Rishikesh-based yoga instructors teach from a 5,000-year-old discipline (yoga has been around that long). You will immerse yourself in the sights, the smells and the cultur...