13 Day 100-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga-Vinyasa YTTC in Rishikesh, India
Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training in India
Adi Yoga Ashram offers a 100-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga-Vinyasa, Ayurveda & Yin YTTC in Rishikesh which covers basic knowledge of yoga theoretically and practically. It offers a hands-on training program that includes all the important elements of yoga, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, and philosophy. It is for anyone who has the desire for self-knowledge and deepening of traditional yoga and yogic techniques. Whether you are a regular yoga practitioner or a beginner, this course will provide you with a basic fundamental knowledge of yoga with basic Ayurveda and self-healing techniques. Students will develop the skills to improve their practice.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily traditional Hatha and Ashtanga-Vinyasa asana practice
- Meditation sessions, pranayama, and mantra chanting
- Traditional Ayurveda Session, Yin Yoga Session
- One sound healing and one Aerial yoga session
- Ganga Arti and Ganga Puja ceremony
- Pick-up from Dehradun airport
- 12 nights accommodation with daily healthy sattvic meals
- 100-hour certificate of completion
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 75 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Adi Yoga Ashram surroundings and accommodations are some of the best and cleanest spaces in the whole of Rishikesh. Whether you are on a vacation or on a yoga course, amenities make life a little easier when you're away from home. For different types of travel, there are amenities that are more important than others.
They provide two types of accommodations, private and twin shared rooms, and students can choose according to their preferences. In the room, clean bed sheets, blankets, and pillows will be provided. Every room has an air conditioner and an attached bathroom with cold and hot water for 24 hours. The complete school campus has unlimited high-bandwidth Wi-Fi service. The school is surrounded by serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the river Ganga flows within walking distance.
Program
Many yogic tools heal your body and mind, but without systematic knowledge and understanding, you are not sure how to help yourself and others. Adi Yoga Ashram offers 100-hour Hatha, Ashtanga-Vinyasa & Meditation Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. This course is convenient for students who are willing to complete a 200-hour teacher training course in two semesters.
Taught by yoga teachers with years of experience in the field, this two-week yoga program gives insight into traditional yoga practices such as asana (yogic postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mudras, and bandhas (energy locks), meditation, and other important aspects of the practice of yoga, like yogic philosophy, history of yoga, adjustment and alignment workshops, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Anatomy of Hatha yoga.
Why choose Adi Yoga Ashram for this 100 hours of Yoga Teacher Training program?
With its rich history of teaching and training people in yoga while guiding them to excel in this ancient wisdom, Adi Yoga Ashram has earned the reputation of being one of the best yoga schools in Rishikesh. Reckoned with prestigious training institutes under the highest certified bodies, Adi Yoga Ashram is among those very few institutions that offer you pure Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa yoga directly transcended from Patanjali Yoga Sutra.
Their gracious ambience with a complete sattvic atmosphere offers you a different feel when you join this residential program at their yoga school. With a focused peer group and vividly spectacular teaching methodologies, you are assured of receiving the best teachings from eminent masters and yoga trainers of the yoga school.
Along with the structured curriculum, they also offer you diverse outlooks on yoga, its practices, and its procedures, along with its effects when you stay with them for your 100-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India.
Daily Schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 05:30 - 07:00 Hatha Yoga asana, Yin Yoga practice
- 07:00- 08:00 Pranayama and Shatkarma/ Ayurveda (once a week)
- 08:00 - 09:00 Meditation & Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30 Yoga anatomy & physiology
- 11:30 - 12:30 Self-practice
- 13:00 Lunch and rest
- 15:00 - 16:00 Traditional philosophy
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga-Vinyasa practice
- 17:30 - 18:30 Alignment-Adjustment
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights off
Course Overview
Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting):
The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich in spiritual energy.
- Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (mantra from Upanishad)
- Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (mantra on Lord Shiva)
- Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo Maheshwara (Guru Stotram)
- Yogena Cittasya (Sloka on sage Patanjali)
Yoga postures (asana):
Students will gain extensive knowledge of yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility, and discipline at Adi Yogpeeth Rishikesh, India.
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga course syllabus:
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
Asanas for beginners
- Padangusthasana
- Padahasthasana
- Utthita Trikonasana
- Parivrtta Trikonasana
- Utthita Parsvakonasana
- Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
- Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, and D
- Parsvottanasana
- Eka Pada Padangusthasana A, B, C, and D
- Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
- Utkatasana
- Virabhadrasana A and B
- Dandasana
- Paschimottanasana A, B, C, and D
- Purvattanasana
- Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
- Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
- Janu Sirsasana A, B, and C
- Marichyasana A, B, C, and D
- Navasana
Hatha yoga course syllabus:
The word Haṭha means "force" and thus alludes to a system of physical techniques. In India, Hatha yoga is associated with popular tradition.
- Alignment
- Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
- Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
- Bharadvajasana
- Lolasana - swinging pose
- Kukkutasana - rooster pose
- Sarpasana - snake pose
- Shalabhasana - locust pose
- Dhanurasana - bow pose
- Paschimottanasana - seated forward bend
- Janu Sirshasana - head to knee pose
- Parivirta janu Sirshasana - revolving head to knee pose
- Sarvangasana - shoulder stand
- Padam sarvangasana - shoulder stand lotus pose
- Sirshasana - headstand
- Natarajasana - Lord Shiva’s pose
- Utthita hasta padangusthasana
- Naukasana - boat pose
Pranayama (breathing practices):
Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.
- Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama, general guidelines
- Clavicular, thoracic, and diaphragmatic breathing (yogic breathing)
- Ujjayi
- Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati
Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana:
- Easy pose
- Half-lotus
- Swastikasana
- Siddha Yoni asana
- Nadi - Sodhana
- Bhramari
- Surya - Bhedi and Chandra - Bhedi
- Sheetali and Sheetkari
Mudra (yoga gestures):
The practice of mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures affects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.
- Introduction of mudras
- Jnana and chin mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
Bandhas (energy lock):
The practice of bandhas expands the lung capacity and breathing capabilities during yoga. It also strengthens the entire body from the inside out.
- Introduction to bandha
- Jalandhara bandha
- Moola bandha
Meditation (dhyana)
Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental and emotional tranquility with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).
- Breathing awareness meditation
- Trataka
- Dynamic meditation
- Tips for developing concentration
- Silence meditation
Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)
When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called "Turiya", a sensation of pure bliss.
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Full body relaxation
Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)
Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during the physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.
- Jalaneti Satkarma (nasal cleansing with salty water)
- Rubber neti (nasal cleansing with a rubber string)
- Agnisar Kriya
Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Vijnan):
Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during, and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types is needed.
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Effects of pranayama on the respiratory system
- Endocrine system
- Organs
- Bodily systems
Yoga philosophy (yoga darshana):
Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and is the key to earning yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.
Patanjali yoga sutras:
- Chapter 1 - Samadhi pada
Assessments are based on:
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Included excursions
- Himalaya sunrise trip
- Visit to cave and beach yoga
Instructors
Monika Pundir Ji
Monika Ji began practicing yoga in 2015. Discovering her natural aptitude, she quickly progressed to becoming a yoga pranayama and meditation teacher. She has training in traditional Hatha yoga and pranayama. She has M.A. in yogic science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar. She also holds an E-RYT 500-hour, YACEP, and RPYT registered yoga teacher certificate from Yoga Alliance USA. Although her pranayama skills have earned her recognition, Monika's teaching includes mindfulness and the intention to form a complete practice.
Arjun Sharma Ji
Arjun Sharma is an experienced Aerial yoga teacher with a certified 500-hour yoga teacher trainer and eight years of experience in Aerial asana and flow and has taught this practice for more than six years. Arjun specializes in providing yoga training that can help people reach their physical, mental, and emotional potential. He offers a unique and personalized service that will help you achieve your health, fitness, and well-being. Whether you are looking to strengthen your poses or learn new techniques, he can help.
Shubham Negi Ji
Shubham Negi Ji began practicing yoga in 2019. Discovering his natural aptitude, he quickly progressed to become a Hatha Yoga Asana teacher. He has completed B.A. in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand University in Haridwar. He also has learned and practiced under the guidance of many renowned yoga gurus in Rishikesh. Although his asana skills have earned him recognition, Shubham's teaching includes mindfulness and the intention to form a complete practice. He incorporates Mantras, meditation, and relaxation into his classes to create the balance required for maximum growth.
Aishwarya Ji
Starting from being an XXII National Yoga Meet participant in 2011, Aishwarya had a keen interest in learning and exploring yoga. She continued yoga after achieving a Master's degree in food and nutrition. She is certified with 500 hours of yoga teacher training program and prenatal yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, then completed her PG diploma and M.A. in Yogic Science. Aishwarya had experience working as a nutritionist in a hospital for three months and four years of working experience as an Ashtanga-Vinyasa, Prenatal-Postnatal, and Yin yoga trainer.
Ajay ji
Ajay Pandey, hailing from Rishikesh, is a highly experienced yoga teacher who has dedicated himself to sharing the transformative benefits of yoga with others. With a solid background in yoga training and education, Ajay has been practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga for the past five years. In June 2018, Ajay completed a Yoga Teacher Training program, earning certification for 200 hours of comprehensive training. This foundational training provided him with a deep understanding of yoga principles, asanas, pranayama, meditation techniques, and the underlying philosophy of yoga.
Soma ji
From a young age, Soma was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and mind-body connection. She loved yoga right from the start, exploring many different styles. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that Soma started practicing Asana Pranayam & Meditation yoga and meditative qualities captured her heart. Soma had no intentions of teaching yoga. She wanted to immerse herself in a training to deepen her practice. Little did she know the universe had other plans. Soma has practiced with many renowned teachers and is always learning and expanding her experience and knowledge of this lifelong.
Pradeep ji
Experienced and passionate 500-hour certified Yoga Instructor with over six years of teaching beginner, experienced, and advanced training in Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, and Vinyasa approaches. Sincere and positive, with an innate ability to connect with others, he is committed to providing extensive instruction and counselling to his students, while motivating them to find true inner peace and mental well-being. Adept at creating powerful teaching plans that aim to support and benefit each and every student.
Retreat location
Learn yoga in the world’s yoga capital, Rishikesh, from traditional Himalayan yoga teachers, from the basics to advanced, in a traditional way, at Adi Yoga Ashram which is situated in Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, in Rishikesh, which is in India's northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills, beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as the world’s yoga capital.
The surroundings of Adi Yoga Ashram are very serene and peaceful, and at the same time very energetic by the flowing energy of the river Ganga. Also, Rishikesh is a magical and holy place that has been somehow attracting people from all over the world for many years already.
The school is within walking distance from the river Ganga. It is surrounded by serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the Ganga River flows within walking distance.
The school is far from the craziness but near enough to reach everything you need. All over Rishikesh, you can find local markets, unique shops, and breathtaking views of the holy river and nature.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Adi Yoga Ashram regards food as medicine. Using only fresh seasonal herbs and vegetables from local markets, they provide a daily menu of wonderfully nourishing vegetarian food. Food that not only supports the healing of the body but also enhances the purification process during your stay.
In addition to serving healthy, soulful, delicious vegetarian meals, they also provide unlimited filtered mineral water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Fruitarian
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
There are some amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package, but they can be arranged upon request.
- Attend Ganga Arti
- Ayurvedic massage and therapy
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Cliff jumping
- Experience the traditional Indian culture
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- River rafting - the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
- Trekking
Spa treatments
Adi Yoga Ashram has its own massage center and provides many therapies at an additional cost.
What's included
- 12 nights accommodation
- 3 fresh vegetarian yogic meals every day
- 1 Himalayan sightseeing tour
- 1 beach yoga near mother Ganga
- Yoga kit - yoga book, yoga mats, textbook and pen, yoga shirt, bag, rudraksha mala)
- Pick-up from Dehradun Airport to school
- 1 sound healing session
- 100-hour certificate of completion
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Air conditioner
- Room heater
- Pick-up and drop off service to and from Delhi airport
- Drop off to Dehradun airport
- Drop-off at any place
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in India. Traveling by plane from Delhi airport to Dehradun airport is the safest and most convenient way of transportation and it is a one-hour journey. Most of the students choose this option and the charge is between 50-60 USD. At Dehradun airport, the school driver will be waiting with a name board to pick you up and transfer you to the school.
Arrival by taxi
Delhi airport to Rishikesh by car is a 6-7 hour journey. Delhi airport to Rishikesh taxi can also be arranged for 75 USD by the school. At Delhi airport, the school driver will be waiting with your name board and transfer you to the school.
Arrival by train
Traveling by train (from Delhi train station to Haridwar Station) is also suitable and the fare is between 20-25 USD, and it is a 4-5 hour journey. At Haridwar railway station, the school driver will be waiting with your name board to receive you.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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