24 Day 200 Hour Traditional Kundalini Activation Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Facilities

Certifications

Students who complete their 200 Hours Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training are eligible to register themselves with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).

For whom

• Those who want to develop the skill of teaching in the path of Kundalini Yoga Asanas, Asana Flow Yoga, Kundalini Tantra, and Kundalini Meditation.
• Good for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners.
• Those who are willing to awaken the hidden energy.
• Those who are seeking a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Kundalini certificate after completion of the course.
• Those who are willing to learn the ethics of a yoga instructor.
• Those who are willing to learn emotional balance.

What you will learn

• Kundalini practices (to awake the hidden energy).
• Kundalini Tantra practices (to unite and balance the Shiva and Shakti).
• Kundalini Yoga Asanas (for physical health and flexibility).
• Pranayama (for energy, balance, and proper breathing).
• Kundalini Meditation (for calming and relaxing the mind to achieve stillness and stability in your life).
• Bandhas (for awakening the hidden energy and channeling the energy in the proper direction).
• Mudras (yogic gestures that help you to save your energy so that you can make yourself always happy).
• Philosophy (you can understand your life better and the function of Kundalini Shakti).
• Shatkarma (detox cleansing will help you to make yourself lighter and open to awake the energy).
• There will be a practice of Mauna (silence practice) in order to understand the subtle aspects of existence
• Those who are interested to teach Kundalini Meditation & Kundalini Tantra Practices.

Complete course overview :

Kundalini Yoga Asanas to stimulate glands, organs, or body awareness and to quiet the mind for meditation:

• Bhujangasana (Cobra pose - to awake heart chakra)
• Prarthanasana (The prayer pose - to have reverence)
• Padahastasana (The standing forward bend - to awake the Muladhar Chakra)
• Tadasana (The tree pose - for nourishing our spiritual aspiration)
• Trikonasana (The triangle pose)
• Sahaja Agnisar Dhauti (Awakening inner fire - in Manipura Chakra)
• Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose - to cleanse Vajra nadi to promote ascendance of the sexual energy towards upper chakras)
• Shalabhasana (The locust pose - increases the blood supply to the sacrum and lower back)
• Dhanurasana (The bow pose - remove constipation and improve digestion)
• Ardha Matsyendrasana (The Lord of the Fishes pose)
• Uddiyana Bandha (Upward flying lock)
• Paschimottanasana (The back stretching pose)
• Janushirshasana (The head to knee pose - eliminate laziness and weakness)
• Ushtrasana (The camel pose - arousing Manipura chakra)
• Naukasana (The boat pose - alleviates anxiety and nervousness)
• Supta Vajrasana (The reclining thunderbolt pose - guides the sexual energy through Vajra nadi towards brain)
• Garudasana (The eagle pose - improve balance and coordination)
• Nauli Kriya (The navel cleansing - balance the three humors of the body kapha-vata-pitta)
• Ardha Shirshasana (Half head stand - rejuvenate the brain cells)
• Shashankasana (The Hare pose - remove stress, arrogance, selfishness and anger)
• Pavanamuktasana (Massages the internal organ and decongests the liver and sexual organs)

Kundalini Asthi Granthi Kriya to remove stress, arrogance, selfishness, and anger:

• Warm up exercises
• Feet and ankle exercises
• Knee movement
• Hip movement and rotation
• Leg cradle
• Side bending
• Arms movement
• Arm swing
• Elbow movement
• Wrist and hand movement
• Neck exercises
• Chin, jaw, mouth, tongue, eye, and head exercises
• Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation)

Tantra Prana Kriya that leads to a complete manifestation:

• Kapal Bhati - For awakening the third eye and emotional cleansing
• Bhastrika - For awakening fire center and emotional stability
• Bhramari - Transforming brain waves and cleansing ajna and Sahasrar chakra
• Nadi-shodhanam - For balancing both hemisphere and activate susumna

Kriya yoga practice for Kundalini activation:

• Rules and preparation
• Postures
• Chakra Sadhana
• Practices to awaken Ajna Chakra
• Practices to awaken Mooladhar Chakra
• Practices to awaken Swadhisthan Chakra
• Practices to awaken Manipura Chakra
• Practices to awaken Anahata Chakra
• Practices to awaken Vishuddhi Chakra
• Practices to awake Bindu *Practices for Chakra Awareness

Kundalini rituals:

• 1008 offering to Shiva and Shakti
• Visit Devi temple for worship
• Daily chanting and Arati
• Bhajan kirtan for Kundalini awakening

Kundalini Shakti Bandha:

• Moola Shakti Bandha (root energy lock)
• Uddiyana Shakti Bandha (abdomen energy lock)
• Jalandhar Shakti Bandha (throat energy lock)
• Maha Shakti Bandha (great energy lock)

Kundalini Tantra gesture that locks and guides energy flow and reflexes to the brain:

• Hast Mudra
• Mana Mudra
• Kaya Mudra
• Adhara Mudra
• Bandha Mudra

Yoga Nidra:

• Subtle body awakening yoga Nidra
• 31-point blue star yoga Nidra

Alignment and adjustment

Asana flow yoga

Mantra intonation (chanting)

Meditation:

• Correct sitting
• Correct breathing
• Chakra breathing meditation
• Mantra meditation

Cleansing exercises:

• Jala neti
• Kunjal Kriya
• Daily detox
• Kapalbhati
• Tratak

Shatkarma, Kundalini yoga philosophy:

• Introduction to Kundalini yoga
• Definition of the Chakra
• Understanding the Chakra
• Mooladhara Chakra
• Swadhisthan Chakra
• Manipura Chakra
• Anahata Chakra
• Vishudhhi Chakra
• Aagya Chakra
• Sahasrar Chakra
• Kundalini awakening process
• Mantra Shaktipata

Kundalini anatomy:

• Nadis / energy channel
• Chakras
• Panchakosha (5 sheaths)
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Tridosha
• Dhatus
• Vayu

Kundalini Tantra practice:

• Kapal Bhati - for awakening the third eye and emotional cleansing
• Bhastrika - for awakening the fire center and emotional stability
• Bhramari - transforming brain waves and cleansing ajna and Sahasrar chakra
• Nadi-shodhanam - for balancing both hemisphere and activate susumna.

Assessments:

• Attendance
• Behaviour
• Written exam
• Practical exam

Daily schedule

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:00 Kundalini Tantra yoga asanas
• 07:45 Kundalini pranayama & shatkarma
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Yoga anatomy
• 11:00 Self-study/ Ayurveda / Indian classical dance class
• 12:10 Indian Yoga philosophy
• 13:15 Lunch
• 15:00 Kundalini Theory
• 16:00 Kundalini Kriyas and Techniques
• 18:00 Meditation & Mantra Chanting
• 19:30 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights off

• Himalayan sightseeing trip
• River Ganges worship ceremony
• Visiting the caves and spiritual temples
• Waterfall hiking
• White water river rafting

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 Yogpeeth 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 a world’s yoga capital.

The surroundings of Adi Yogpeeth are very serene and peaceful, and at the same time very energetic by the flowing energy of 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 at a walking distance from the river Ganga. It is surrounded by the serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the Ganga River flows at a 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.

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Adi Yogpeeth 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 Yogpeeth also provide an unlimited supply of detoxifying herbal teas made from home grown 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.

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

• 23 nights comfortable accommodation
• Daily 3 times nutritious vegetarian yogic meals, herbal tea, and detox juices,
• Complete yoga kit: school manual, yoga books, notebook, neti pot, garland, school t-shirt, and yoga bag
• Complementary Vinyasa Flow Sessions
• Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
• 1 Himalayan sightseeing trip
• 1 class on Ayurveda and yoga therapy
• Free pick-up service from Dehradun Airport (DED)

• Air conditioner
• Room heater
• Air fare
• Pick-up service from Delhi airport

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 24% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.