28 Day 300-Hour Advance Kundalini Tantra YTT in Rishikesh, India
Advance Kundalini Tantra, Ayurveda & Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
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Join Adi Yoga Ashram in a 300-Hour Advance Kundalini Tantra, Ayurveda & Yin yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Kundalini yoga has been considered one of the most powerful forms of yoga with the potential of unlimited energy outbursts and options for spiritual upliftment. To join the 300-hour course, a student must have done a 200-hour yoga TTC. After this course, a student can teach worldwide as a certified Kundalini yoga teacher. Also, the class size is designed for up to 15 students.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Traditional Hatha yoga practice / Yin Yoga practice (once a week)
- Traditional Kundalini yoga asana practice and Kriyas
- Meditation sessions Nidra and mantra chanting
- Indian Ayurveda session
- One sound healing session & one Kirtan night
- 3 times pure vegetarian yogic meals, green tea and herbal tea
- Pick-up service from Dehradun airport
- 27 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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
This special yoga which is focused on Kundalini awakening methods, and techniques, and harnessing the hidden powers within the spirals has been one of the primary yogic practices that ancient yogis used to practice in seclusion. You might have heard about sadhus and sanyasis, who live in seclusion in the Mighty Himalayas in conditions that are almost unfavorable for human habitation. But, with their power and especially the power harnessed from Kundalini Awakening they can not only survive the harsh weather but can also sustain with minimal external food and other essentials.
Adi Yoga school has devised a 300-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India to offer you a glimpse into Kundalini yoga and train you as a Kundalini yoga teacher. This training is devised as per the guidelines of the highest certified bodies and offers you an in-depth understanding of the Kundalini yoga concepts with its philosophy, basics, practices, and detailed yogic actions.
This 300-hour Kundalini YTT is the best for aspiring yoga trainers and can be pursued by anyone with a basic understanding of Kundalini yoga and asanas.
Daily Schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 05:30 - 07:00 Traditional Hatha yoga (preparation for Kundalini)/ Yin yoga practice (once a week) & teaching practice
- 07:00 - 08:00 Traditional breathwork, pranayama and shatkarma & teaching practice / Ayurveda (once a week)
- 08:00 - 09:00 Meditation, chanting, Yoga Nidra & teaching practice
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:15 - 11:15 Yoga anatomy & teaching practice
- 11:15 - 12:15 Alignment-adjustment
- 12:15 - 13:15 Traditional Kundalini philosophy
- 13:15 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Tradtional yoga philososphy
- 16:00 - 17:30 Kundalini kriyas and practice
- 17:45 - 18:45 Mudra-Bandha & kriyas practice
- 19:15 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights off
Topics
1. Kriyas and meditation
As a fundamental aspect of Kundalini awakening, Adi Yogaschool includes various kriyas and meditation for the easy learning of Kundalini.
2. Kundalini philosophy
A detailed overview of Kundalini philosophy and the effects of food and nutrition along with shatwik living practices.
3. Kundalini yoga practical
A guided practical session with eminent masters of Kundalini yoga.
4. Yoga anatomy and physiology
Analysis of various asanas and meditation practices with their effects on the human body.
5. Connecting with masters
A process of creating an eternal bond between the master and the students for a smooth flow of knowledge and wisdom.
6. Conscious communication
A higher level of approach to communicating with the ether with a supreme level of consciousness.
7. Mind control and meditation
A higher level of control over the thoughts and mind with the power of meditation. This 300-Hour Kundalini yoga teacher training in India is devised to offer you a higher level of consciousness with a deeper understanding of the Kundalini yoga concept.
After successful completion some of the students have observed a state of trans and complete transformation.
Complete course overview:
Spiritual mantras
- Aum Namah Shivaya Mantra
- Aum Sarveshaam Svastir-Bhavatu Mantra
- Aum Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Mantra
- Gayatri Mantra
- Aum Brahmarpanam Mantra
- Aum Saha Navavatu Mantra
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Asato Mam Sadgamaya Mantra
- Aum Purnamadah Purnamidam
- Patanjali Sloka
Kundalini yoga asana
- Alignment, assist, and adjustment
- Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
- Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
- Padahastasana
- Tadasana
- Triyak Tadasana
- Garudasana
- UtthithaHastha Padanghusthasana
- Kukkutasana
- UpavishthaKonasana
- JanuSirshasna
- SuptaHastha Padanghusthasana
- Marjari Asana
- Vyaghrasana
- Balasana
- SuptaVajrasana
- Bhujangasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Simhagarj anasana
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana
- Gomukhasana
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Vrkshasana
- Natvarasana
- Natrajasana
- Bhumi PadaMastakasana
- Prasarita Padottanasan
- Sirshasana
- Vajrasana
- Balasana
- Triyak Tadasana
- Trikonasana
- Ashtanga Namaskara
- Matsyasana
- GarbhaPindasana
- Chakrasana
- Ushtrasana
- SuptaVajrasana
- Samkonasana
- Pranamasana
- Sarpasana
- Simhagarjanasana
- Ushtrasana
- SuptaVajrasana
- Hasta Utthanasana
- Parvatasana
- Shalabhasana
- Dhanurasana
- Sarvangasana
Sat Karma
- Jal Neti
- Rubber neti
- Agnisar kriya
- Kapalbhati kriya
- Trataka kriya
- Kunjal kriya
- Dhauti kriya
- San Prachalan
Tantra pranayama kriya
- Introduction to prana and pranayama
- Individual and universal prana body
- Natural breathing
- Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing
- Thoracic/chest
- Clavicular breathing
- Yogic breathing / complete breathing
- Alternative nostril breathing
- Cooling breathing
- Bhramari pranayama
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
- Kapalbhati
- Moorchha pranayama
- Surya bheda pranayama
- Chandra bheda pranayama
Mudras: Kundalini awakening gestures
- Origin of mudras
- What is a mudra
- Why hand mudras
- Benefits of mudra practice
- Five Element Theory
- Types of hand mudra
- General mudras
- Pranavayu mudra (for poor vision and increased confidence)
- Mritsanjeevani mudra (prevent heart attack and depression)
- Samana Vaayu mudra (reduces the formation of gases and acids and cures liver)
- Udana Vayu mudra (improve the power of speech and generate vitality)
- Vyana Vayu mudra (for high BP, relax mental nerves)
- Therapeutic mudras
- Vayu mudra (release extra wind from the stomach)
- Agni mudra (helps dissolve extra fat)
- Prithivi mudra (boost blood circulation)
- Varun mudra (reliving dehydration and stomach infection)
- Akash mudra (activate calcium and phosphorus so good for bones)
- Spiritual mudras
- Gyan mudra (for innate wisdom)
- Abhya mudra (for courage and strength)
- Dhyana mudra (concentration and spiritual awakening
Basic Sanskrit and chakra sound
- Vija mantra of chakras
- Lam
- Vam
- Ram
- Yam
- Ham
- Om
- Sound in different chakras
Kundalini yoga theory and practice
- What is Kundalini and why Kundalini is sleeping
- Procedure to awaken the chakras and Kundalini
- Risk to awaken Kundalini
- Food for kundalini awakening
- Postures to awaken chakras
- Chakra Sadhana
- Practices to awaken Muladhara (root) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Swadhisthana (sacral) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Manipura (solar plexus) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Anahata (heart) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Vishuddha (throat) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Ajna (eye) Chakra
- Practices for chakra Sahasrara (crown) Chakra
- Initiation
- Feminine energy
Yoga anatomy with Kundalini approach
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Effects of breathing in the respiratory system
- Effects of yoga practice and Nauli in the digestive system
- Muscular and skeletal system with advanced postures
- Nadis-the energy channel
- Prana and nervous system
- Kundalini Shakti
- Chakras
- Panchakosha
Kundalini yoga philosophy
- Yoga philosophy and understanding of truth
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Bhagavat Geeta
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Kundalini and Tantra Meditations
- Basics of meditation
- How to sit in meditation
- How to breathe in meditation
- How to relax in meditation
- How to concentrate in meditation
- Mantra meditation (improve anxiety)
- Breath awareness meditation (Improving willpower)
- Obstacles in meditation
- Om Meditation (energy booster)
- Meditation and stress management
- Trataka (candlelight meditation) (improve eyesight and courage)
- Dynamic meditation (emotional block removal)
- Kundalini meditation (awakening sleeping kundalini energy)
- Silence meditation (for enlightenment and peace)
Bandha (energy lock) for Kundalini awakening
- Mula bandha (for stability and awakening of Kundalini)
- Uddhiyana bandha (abdominal lock for balancing inner organs)
- Jalandhar bandha (throat lock)
- Maha Bandha
- What are energy blockages
- Reasons for blocking the energy and chakras
- Three major energy blockages
Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra-conscious sleep
- Full body relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Point-to-point Yoga Nidra
- Subtle body awakening yoga Nidra
Teaching practice
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instructions
Teaching methodology
- Positive and conscious communication
- Friendship and trust
- Time management
- Quality of a teacher
- Use voice in the class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step-by-step class structure planning
Assessment
- Based on the oral test
- Behavior
- Attendance
- Performance
Included excursions
- 1 Himalayan sightseeing trip
- River Ganges Worship Ceremony
- Visit an ancient Himalayan temple
- Waterfall hiking
- Ancient Sages Cave Tour
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 the local market, 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 provide unlimited, filtered mineral water from their private well; naturally chilled and served from traditional earthen water basins.
Adi Yoga Ashram also provides an unlimited supply of detoxifying herbal teas made from homegrown herbs like tulsi basil, lemongrass, and ginger. This wonderfully refreshing tea is available throughout the day and is a great detox drink for the body. It keeps you well hydrated and is designed to support the digestive process.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
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 therapies
- 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 a massage center and you can opt for any massage with additional charges.
What's included
- 1 Himalayas sightseeing trip
- 27 nights of comfortable accommodation
- Beach yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals, Green and herbal tea
- Free taxi pickup from (DED) Dehradun Airport
- Pick-up service from Dehradun airport
- Weekend excursions
- Yoga material
- Certificate upon the completion of the course
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Air-conditioner
- Pick-up service from Delhi airport
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
Fly to 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. 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 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 four to five-hour journey. At Haridwar railway station, the school driver will be waiting with your name board to receive you.
Arrival by taxi
Delhi airport to Rishikesh by car is a six to seven-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.
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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