Course break down
Techniques, training, and practice (100 hours)
Yogic sukshma and sthula vyayama, sun salutation, asana, pranayama, meditation, kriya, analytical training like principles of yoga adjustments, correction and assistance, class designing, teaching & feedback, Karma yoga, yoga ethics
Teaching methodology (25 hours)
Meaning and aim of teaching, the learning process, practice and non-attachment, principles of alignment, communication, demonstration and tactile cues, post asana phase, hands-on adjustments, creative sequencing and more
Anatomy and physiology (20 hours)
Introduction to the human body, systems of the body, the evolution of brain and yoga, homeostasis, stress physiology and yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga and health, yoga and disease, and more.
Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics (30 hours)
Meaning and nature of yoga, classical definitions of yoga, origin, history, and development of yoga, Patanjali yogasutra, Bhagavadgita, four paths of yoga, principles of a healthy lifestyle, and more
Practicum (15 hours)
Application of learning objectives, yoga technique presentation, teaching practice, and feedback, unleashing the full teaching potential.
Curriculum
The 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training course provides a strong foundation in classical Hatha yoga by training in six major areas. These powerful practices of Hatha transform one into a fountain of health and vigor; fight aging and exhaustion; and gives mental clarity and charm.
- 1. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama: it is a set of 48 subtle exercises based on a sophisticated knowledge of the human system. Completely indigenous exercises, require little physical effort, yet have a very beneficial effect on the system.
- 2. Yogic Sthula Vyayama: it is a set of 5 powerful physical exercises. This ancient yogic fitness regime revitalizes the entire physical body and tremendously improves physical fitness.
- 3. Classical Surya Namaskara: Surya Namaskara is a vital 12 step yogic practice of great antiquity. A practice of solar vitalization Surya Namaskara is a holistic practice of complete integration of personality.
- 4. Asana: a potent aspect of Hatha Yoga, learn 50 asanas as a tool for developing stability, awareness, and radiant health. The profound mechanism of asana helps you to conquer the pair of opposites to experience inner equilibrium.
- 5. Kriya: learn 4 Kriyas for internal purification. They detoxify the body; build deep internal awareness, and lead to voluntary control over involuntary reflexes.
- 6. Pranayama: Pranayama is a deeply reflective practice that expands the life force, balances the flow of prana in the entire body, and prepares for higher practices.
Other aspects include:
- 7. Meditation for overwhelming stillness and effortlessness leads to unparalleled bliss.
- 8. Advance yoga techniques for the release of stress and tensions from the body-mind system.
- 9. Essentials of anatomy and physiology.
- 10. Yoga philosophy for the broad and clear understanding of Yoga.
Sample Schedule:
Schedule for weekdays (Monday-Friday), Saturday: Half day, Sunday: Rest day / excursion
- 06:00 - 07:30 Yoga practice (Kriya, asana, pranayama, and dhyana)
- 08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast
- 08:45 - 09:15 Karma yoga
- 10:00 - 11:00 Lecture and Jñana yoga
- 11:00 - 12:00 Lecture, asana adjustment, and teaching methodology
- 12:00 - 12:45 Advance yoga practice (CM, PET, and MSRT)
- 13:00 - 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga Sūtras / Bhagavadgītā
- 16:00 - 17:00 Anatomy and physiology
- 17:00 - 17:30 Evening snacks
- 17:30 - 18:30 Yoga practice
- 19:00 - 19:30 Tratak
- 20:00 - 20:30 Dinner
- 21:45 Lights out
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Course highlights:
- Professional, scientific, intuitive, and intelligent yoga teacher training in India to help you advance your yoga career
- Learn how to design and give a coherent Hatha yoga class with transformative potential
- A thorough exploration of asana, pranayama, and other techniques, alignment principles, modifications, variations, verbal instructions, and hands-on yoga adjustment
- Full opportunity to raise questions and clear doubts about asana, pranayama, meditation, or yoga philosophy
- Learn how to teach yoga practices to students with common aliments, injury, or limiting condition
- Ample free time for self study and reflection
- Conducted on sustainable Agriculture Farm
- Field trips and outings to Reserve Forests, national parks, and into the Himalayas
Benefits of Hatha Yoga Teacher Training:
- Dimensional shift and capacity building the way you understand and use your body, mind, and intellect
- A paradigm shift in the meaning and scope of health and wellbeing
- Skill-building of par excellence in the art of teaching yoga
- Competency in dealing with modern-day hazards like stress through yoga
- Comprehensive understanding of yoga with exposure to all four streams of yoga
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
