200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

Hatha Yoga

teaches the traditional ancient style of Hatha Yoga that has been practiced by the Himalayan Masters for thousands of years. At our school you practice according to your strength and flexibility. The main purpose is to attain perfect health and peace of mind. Here is the list of asana series that will be practiced;

Ashtanga Yoga

In 20th century K.pattabhi Jois has developed a modern day form of classical Indian Yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form which is energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements.

First series is taught in our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. You will learn all asanas systematically  and all the details are in Ashtanga Manual that you will receive.

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand Pranayama as the breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads us to health, peace, happiness, balance and awakening of kundalini.

Every week will lead to a different state of experience.

Meditation (Dhyana)

Once you stabilize your posture through Asana, cleansing your energy through Pranayama and controlling your senses through Pratyahara you will be able to focus your mind. Meditation starts with concentration practices and with our 200 hour YTTC, you will learn great techniques to master the basics by which you can develop a high level concentration and awareness.

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra (sleep awareness/ psychic sleep) is a journey from conscious to superconscious state of awareness. All animals, birds, insects, humans sleep in the same way and experience of sleep also is the same. This state brings oneness and there is a great secret behind all of it. Yogi Vishnu is one of the most famous Yoga Nidra teachers. His proven techniches has been practiced for a long time by our sages. He will be the mentor and teacher, showing you how it can transform your life in a very short period of time. Yoga Nidra practices will take place every Friday.

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

The body produces toxins at all time and we need to cleanse our body accordingly. Proper ablution, urination, cleaning nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue and other organs are very important for good health. These are physical, mental, emotion and spiritual cleansing. In the beginning yoga practitioners should follow six practices (Sat-Karma) by which they can unblock the channels for higher experiences. With your 200 hour YTTC, you will learn these cleansing practices. You will also learn the basic theory of the following;

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding one can change  one's own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of Yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by our teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in Yoga Sutra. There are hundreds of Yogic texts and we will introduce you few important ones such as; Yoga Sutra, Bhagawat Geeta, and Upanishad.

Yoga Anatomy

Yoga Anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes you will learn two types of anatomy, physical and spiritual. 

Teaching Methodology

Learning or practicing yoga is not enough to teach. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people's lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you with;

• Not to forget the sequence
• Avoid injuries
• Manage happiness during and after the practice
• Work with all sides of Yoga and all levels
• Give a meditative experience
• Manage and balance the energy flow

Here is what you will learn;

• Proper demonstration of a Yoga practice
• Proper way to instruct and guide a lesson
• Proper alignment of yoga postures
• Proper adjustment with/ without props
• Yogic personality establishment 

Alignment

• Sense of alignment
• Role of alignment in daily practice
• How to balance prana & chakras
• How alignment works in 5 koshas
• Importance of Alignment
• Different aspect of Alignment
• To decrease the risk of injuries
• Increase the movement of joints
• Alignment based on body regions
• Upper Limb alignment
• Lower Limb alignment
• Torso – Thorax - Abdomen – Pelvis Alignment
• Head & neck - Alignment
• Spinal alignment
• Basic alignment postures
• How to bring the body in comfortable
• How to find balance between body and mind

Adjustment

• What is the sense of yoga adjustment
• What is the level of yoga adjustment
• Why adjustment is needed in yoga asana
• Role of adjustments in yoga asana class
• Right technique of perfect adjustment
• How to apply a bandha and when
• Exploring the dynamics of each asana
• How to adjust self adjust in a posture
• How to adjust others during the class
• Pre required methods of adjustment
• Uses of different tools and props to achieve a peak of the posture
• Body weight management during a posture
• Safety rules and preparations

Evaluation & Certification

At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and according to that you will get certification. Your evaluation will be based on following;

• Performance during the course
• Attendance
• Practical asana demonstration test
• Written test (Objective and subjective type)
• Behaviour