13 Day 100-hour Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Once you complete your certification with Adi Yogpeeth, you will be able to be registered with Yoga Alliance. This will enable you to teach yoga anywhere in the world and be recognized as a trained yoga teacher.

Unlock your inner yogi: 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India

Explore the charm of yoga with Adi Yogpeeth's 100-hour yoga teacher training course (YTTC) in Rishikesh. Whether you are a regular yoga practitioner or not, the teacher training course will provide you with a basic fundamental knowledge of yoga. Students will develop the skills to improve their own personal practice.

If you are on a short vacation and want to explore the true meaning of yoga from the yoga capital of the world, this 100-hour yoga course offered by Adi Yogpeeth is the best option out there.

The school has a vibrant atmosphere with a tranquil environment surrounded by the natural beauty of Rishikesh to offer you a real feel of the power of yoga in this short-term YTTC program.

Whether you are a first-time learner or an experienced yoga practitioner, this program will offer you a completely different perspective with its scope of learning. This yoga course can become your foundation for a career in yoga when you plan to do so at your respective locations.

Adi Yogpeeth will offer you a vividly designed yoga course that can open up many new prospects for you on your chosen path of yoga.

The subjects covered under Adi Yogpeeth's 100-hour YTTC in India:

This 100-hour YTTC in Rishikesh covers everything in compact form, from the very basic aspects of yoga to its philosophy, concepts, and effects on your mind and body. They teach yoga asanas, pranayama, various mudra, bandha, and yoga postures. They also offer importance on the rhythmic flow of breath and breathing control.

With a comprehensive course, you are assured of getting yourself familiar with the power of yoga with its multiple benefits for a healthier body and calmer mind.

Course overview

Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)

The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe.

• Aum namah shivaya
• Aum sarveshaam svastir-bhavatu
• Aum sarve bhavantu sukhinah
• Aum saha navavatu
• Maha mrityunjaya mantra
• Aum asato ma sadgamaya

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga asana

Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series (also known as the first series or yoga chikitsa), literally means yoga therapy. This, when practiced regularly, heals all sickness and purifies your body in preparation for deeper yogic practice - both physical as well as meditative.

Standing postures

• Padangusthasana
• Pada hastasana
• Utthita trikonasana A, B
• Utthita parsvakonasana A,B
• Prasarita padottanasana A,B,C,D
• Parsvottonasana

Sitting postures

• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C
• Purvottasana
• Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana
• Trianga mukaikapada paschimottanasana
• Janu sisrasana A, B, C
• Marichyasana A, B, C, D
• Paripurna navasana
• Bhujapidasana
• Kurmasana
• Supta kurmasana
• Garbha pindasana
• Kukkutasana

Finishing and closing postures

• Salamba sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdvha padmasana
• Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Uttana padasana
• Urdhva dandasana
• Sirsasana

Hatha yoga asana and practice

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Standing postures

• Padangusthasana
• Pada hastasana
• Utthita trikonasana A, B
• Utthita parsvakonasana A, B
• Prasarita padottanasana A, B, C, D
• Parsvottonasana

Sitting postures

• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C
• Purvottasana
• Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana
• Trianga mukaikapada paschimottanasana
• Janu sisrasana A, B, C
• Marichyasana A, B, C, D
• Paripurna navasana
• Bhujapidasana
• Kurmasana
• Supta kurmasana

Finishing and closing postures

• Salamba sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdvha padmasana
• Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Uttana padasana
• Urdhva dandasana

Introduction to pranayama (breathing practices)

Pranayama is the control of breath. The basic movements of pranayama are inhalation, retention of breath, and exhalation. “The yogi’s life is not measured by the number of days but by the number of his breaths,” says Iyengar.

• 4 aspects of pranayama
• Natural breathing
• Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing
• Clavicular breathing
• Sheetkari pranayama (hissing breath)
• Bhramari pranayama (humming bee breath)
• Ujjayi pranayama (the psychic breath)
• Bhastrika pranayama (bellows breath)

Yoga mudras - to overcome any ailments

Students will learn the technique of using seals or gestures to facilitate the flow of energy in their body.

Introduction and types of mudra

• Hasta (hand mudras)
• Mana (head mudras)
• Kaya (postural mudras)

The five pranas

• Prana, literally the “forward moving air”
• Apana, literally the “air that moves away”
• Udana, literally the “upward moving air”

An introduction to bandhas

Students will learn the technique of consciously blocking and unblocking energy flow to different parts of their body.

• Introduction to bandhas
• Preparation for bandhas
• Jalandhara bandha (throat lock)
• Moola bandha (perineum contraction)

Meditation (dhyana)

Meditation as a practice has gained wide popularity due to its numerous benefits.

• Introduction of meditation
• Origin and history of meditation
• Breath awareness meditation
• AUM chanting meditation
• Ajapa meditation
• Antar maun (inner silence meditation)
• Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra - The yoga of psychic sleep

Yoga Nidra, a Sanskrit term meaning "yogic sleep" is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation. Also called "psychic sleep," yoga Nidra is a state between sleeping and waking.

• How to do yoga Nidra
• Getting ready for yoga Nidra

Yoga cleansing - kriyas for purification of the body

Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.

• Introduction to shatkarma
• Preparation for shatkarma
• Jala neti (nasal cleansing with water)
• Rubber neti (nasal cleansing with rubber)

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.

• Body planes
• Joints
• Anatomical movements
• Muscle and posture
• Yoga and posture
• Muscular system
• Spine
• Deformities of the spine
• Pelvic region
• Teres minor
• Deltoid
• Bicep brachii
• Tricep brachii
• Pectoralis minor
• Rectus abdominus
• Trapezius
• Latissimus dorsi
• Llipsoas

Yoga philosophy (yoga darshana)

Yoga philosophy is the foundation of 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.

• Sanatana dharma
• Vedas
• Puranas
• The four goals of life
• The four stage of life
• The Vedic system of duties
• The eight limbs of yog
• Stages of samadhi
• The six-yoga system
• Jnana yoga
• Bhakti yoga
• Karma yoga

Benefits of 100-hour YTTC

This beginner yoga course is designed for those who want to take their practice to the next level and become certified yoga teachers. It provides the perfect balance of theory and practical experience, with a focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga.

The 100-hour YTTC in Rishikesh offers an immersive experience with experienced teachers who will guide you through every step of your journey. With this course, you'll gain valuable knowledge about anatomy, alignment, philosophy, meditation, and more - all while getting hands-on experience in teaching yoga classes.

Investing in this course will give you the tools necessary for a successful career as a certified yoga teacher! It is a unique 100-hour YTTC that offers a space for you to experience the best of both worlds.

The physical and mental benefits of yoga are combined with the spiritual energy of Rishikesh. The spiritual aspects of this YTTC can also be experienced through meditation sessions.

Why choose Adi Yogpeeth for a 100-hour yoga course?

With its rich history of teaching and training people in yoga while guiding them to excel in this ancient wisdom, Adi Yogpeeth 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 Yogpeeth is among those very few institutions that offer pure Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa yoga directly transcended from Patanjali Yoga Sutra.

Its gracious ambiance, with a complete sattvic atmosphere, offers a different feel when you join this residential program at the yoga school. With focused peer-group and vividly spectacular teaching methodologies, you will be assured of receiving the best teachings from eminent masters and yoga trainers from Adi Yogpeeth.

Along with the structured curriculum, Adi Yogpeeth also offers a diverse outlook on yoga, its practices, its procedures, and its effects when you stay with them for your 100-hour yoga course in Rishikesh, India.

Daily schedule

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:30 Pranayama and shatkarma
• 07:45 Hatha yoga asana
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 10:15 Alignment, adjustment, methodology
• 11:15 Indian yoga philosophy
• 12:15 Yoga anatomy
• 13:20 Lunch
• 16:30 Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga
• 18:15 Meditation abd mantra chanting
• 19:15 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights off