26 Day 200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Transforming Yoga Teacher Training India
The Hatha and Vinyasa flow 200-hour yoga teacher training in the world capital of yoga welcomes all levels of yoga students and teachers. Committed to preserving the Himalayan traditions of yoga, this course provides students with unparalleled access to authentic yogic education.
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Highlights
- 26 days of training
- 2 asana classes per day
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Mantra, adjustment, and alignment
- Yoga anatomy, philosophy, and Ayurveda
- 25 nights accommodation
- Each day, enjoy a delectable selection of fresh, wholesome, and organic vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free meals.
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 80 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Health Club
- Spa
- Steam room
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- ATM / banking
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Wireless internet
Akshi Yogashala enjoys the privilege of being situated in the yoga capital of the world. The calm breeze of the Holy Ganges purifies every cell and pore in the body. The sanctity of the sages and seers meditating near the banks of the Ganges bless every soul in their vicinity. Ideal for pursuing yoga teacher training courses, the school is proud of its association with the land of the Gods. People from various parts of the world flock here to find inner peace and enjoy a tranquil time.
Akshi Yogashala endeavors to accommodate their wanderlust and be a courteous host. They receive hundreds of students and guests every year and are accustomed to understanding the needs of the students no matter where they are from. In order to accommodate the students, they have amalgamated and constructed a modern yet ashram-like infrastructure. The school has been set up in a way that offers a heightened experience with the space and airiness needed to practice yoga.
The infrastructure is simple but they never miss out on anything their students require. When you practice yoga and meditation, you will require space which is why student rooms are ventilated, airy, and spacious. Each room is equipped with a coffee table, a cupboard, and an ensuite bathroom. All other facilities like a washing machine, internet, etc. are also available.
- Hot and cold running water 24/7
- Filtered water available 24/7. You just have to bring a water bottle or purchase one at the market.
- Campus wide Wi-Fi
- Five minutes walk away from the market
- Ensuite washroom with a western toilet
- Spacious and well-ventilated yoga hall
- Yoga props
- Washing machine is available for a very small monthly fee
- Coffee table and a cupboard in the room
- Proper ventilation in student rooms
- Pick and drop facilities at the airport or nearby locations (by request)
Each room is equipped with a locking door. Each student will be responsible for their own key. You will find that the Ashram has a modern touch without overlooking Indian tradition.
Program
Who should consider this course?
This program is ideally suited for individuals who possess a strong passion for enriching their understanding of yoga, encompassing both its practice, techniques, and philosophy. Whether you're an experienced yoga instructor seeking to refine your yogic expertise or expand your knowledge base, this course is tailor-made for you.
No prior experience or formal qualifications are necessary to enroll in this course.
It's meticulously designed to set you on the path of yoga and offers an excellent opportunity to cultivate a profound comprehension of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. Akshi Yogashala stands out as a premier destination for immersing yourself in a transformative yogic journey. Embark on an unforgettable and life-altering experience that will remain with you for years to come.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
About the training
For centuries, seekers and yogis from across the world have journeyed to Rishikesh to deepen their knowledge and understanding, and the unique program gives you the opportunity to do the same. During Hatha and Vinyasa Flow 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, you will have extensive access to philosophy and authentic tradition. The curriculum is designed to coincide with the lunar and solar cycles so students can experience physically what they are learning theoretically during their lectures.
Additionally, daily asana practice sessions are scheduled to support proper digestion and absorption. The Hatha and Vinyasa Flow 200-hour yoga teacher training course is designed to reach all learning styles and is taught in English. This training will help you develop the instructional skills to be a competent yoga teacher. Delivered in accordance with the teachings and traditions of the Vedic Ages, the course will encourage and support you as you journey inward.
If you are looking to challenge your mental and physical limits while working towards your goal of becoming a yoga teacher this course is for you. Yoga practice includes alignment and adjustments, teaching methodology. On half days, the classes will be until lunch and the rest of the time will be self-study. The daily schedule can change according to environment condition, classes, students demand and the course type in which one is participating.
- Detailed teachings of Vinyasa flow
- Alignment-oriented classical Hatha yoga
- Revealing the secrets of mystic pranayama
- Understanding how the breath is connected to the mind and body
- Focusing on mind control in Yoga Nidra
- Meditation taught according to the classical text “Vijnana Bhairava Tantra”
- Detailed anatomy of respiration, human spine, and joints with relation and effect of yogic practices
- Basics of yoga therapy
Curriculum
1. Hatha yoga
- What is classical Hatha yoga?
- What is asana?
- Asana with breath
- Posture awareness
- Sequence of asanas
- Core principles of Hatha yoga practice
- Benefits of asana
- Traditional sun salutation
- Standing asanas
- Balancing asanas
- Sitting asanas
- Kneeling asanas
- Backward bending asanas
- Forward bending asanas
- Twisting asanas
- Core asanas
- Inverted asanas
- Relaxation asanas
- Meditative asanas
- Joints and glands exercises
- Full health assessment on asana
2. Vinyasa yoga (if you choose this in your application)
- What is Vinyasa yoga?
- Prepration for Vinyasa
- Dynamic sun salutation
- Vinyasa series-1
- Vinyasa series-2
- Sukshma vyayam (preparatory movements )
- Pavan muktasana series
- Structuring and sequencing of postures
3. Relaxation techniques
- Point-to-point full-body relaxation technique
- Yoga Nidra for insomnia
- Emotional body relaxation
- Minor and major chakra relaxation
- Deep causal body relaxation
4. Science of breath (pranayama)
- Four qualities of yogic breathing
- What is pranic healing?
- Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
- Kapalbharti
- Stress and stress less-related breathing techniques
- Bhastrika
- The psychological effect of yogic breathing
- Brahmari
- What is pranayama?
- Ujjai
- What is five sub prana in yogic science?
- Shetali and shikari
- What is ida, pingala and sushumna ?
- Nadi shodhanam
- What is Nadi?
- 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
5. Mudras and bandhas
- Yogic gesture for stress-related problems
- Internal mudra
- Healing gestures for physical blockages
- Bandha for energy leakage
- Pranic gestures for awakening energy
- Importance of root lock
- Eye mudra
- Types of locks in yogic science
- Finger mudra
6. Yoga philosophy
- History and origin of yoga
- Why people have disturbed minds, distracted minds, and stupefied minds in yogic science?
- What is yoga?
- What are celibacy and sex in yogic science?
- What is Hatha yoga?
- Why do you suffer?
- What is Ashtanga yoga? (eight limbs of yoga)
- What made people get diseases in yogic science
- What is Raja yoga?
- How to bend the body and the mind?
- What is ignorance?
- Three states of consciousness in yogic science
- What is mind?
- Four foundational pillars of life
- Four faculties of mind field in yogic science
- What does practice mean in yogic science?
- Five layers of the body in yogic science
- What are knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
- What is Kundalini?
- What is karma?
- What is Chakra?
- What is sleep in yoga?
- What is Nadi?
- Introduction to Ayurvedic science
- What is Nirodhah mean in yoga?
- What are fear and love in yogic science?
- What are enlightenment and liberation in yoga?
7. Meditation and concentration
- Breath awareness meditation
- Inner light meditation
- Chakra awareness meditation
- Body-less meditation
- Mantra awareness meditation
- Walking meditation
- Full moon meditation
- Third-eye meditation
8. Art of alignment and adjustment workshops
- Workshop on hip opening
- Workshop on back bending
- Workshop on forward bending
- Workshop in twisting postures
9. Mantra yoga and its importance
- What is mantra mean?
- What are the types of mantra?
- Chanting of mantra
- Sanskrit meaning of different mantras
- Mantra for universal master
- Mantra for removing an obstacle
- Mantra for health
- Mantra for peace
- Mantra for removing the fear of death
- What is Om?
- How to create positive vibration or energy with Mantra yoga?
10. Yoga anatomy
- Yogic skeletal and joints system
- Yogic physiology
- Yogic respiratory system
- Yoga safety while doing asana and pranayama practices
- Muscular system and usage of some important muscles in yogic exercise
- Nature of lunar energy, solar energy, and neutral flow energy
- Yogic anatomy of the spinal cord and its importance
11. Yoga therapy
- Yogic counseling for therapy
- Yogic therapy for back problems, slip disk problems, diabetes, spinal deformation, thyroid, and obesity
- Usage of yogic techniques as therapy
- Yoga therapies for common diseases like headaches, colds, sinus, and migraine
Eligibility and accreditation
Yoga Alliance certificate is open for yogis who are keen to deepen their yoga practice. Candidates above 16 years old are allowed admission to the training. Those who are under 16 can also take admitted but will be trained under parental observation. Students should have been self-practicing yoga for at least five months before joining the program.
The school is a Registered Yoga School which ensures a higher standard of education is imparted to the students and once they have completed the course they will be eligible to get register with Yoga Alliance. To get the certificate, students need to complete the whole course and appear for the written as well as theoretical examination for evaluation.
Sample daily schedule
- 05:30 - 06:00 Ginger or herbal tea
- 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
- 07:45 - 08:45 Pranayama - breathing practices
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30 Yoga anatomy
- 11:45 - 12:45 Mantra or adjustment and alignment
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:00 Rest
- 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga philosophy or Ayurveda
- 16:15 - 17:45 Vinyasa flow yoga
- 18:15 - 19:15 Meditation and relaxation
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 20:30 - 22:00 Self-study
- 22:00 Gates closed, time to rest
Yoga mats are available for practice but if prefer to bring your own, then you can.
Included excursions
After extensive week-long learning, it is a time to enjoy and relax on excursion day. Students will enjoy excursions and cultural interaction programs where they will see and experience rich Indian culture. Students will have the opportunity to dive into spirituality and experience the holistic nature of the Indian religion, culture, and Universe.
Examples:
- Visit the Himalayan caves
- Himalayan sunrise tour
- Rafting on the river Ganga / Ayurveda massage
- Local sightseeing
- Ganga Arti
- Music concert
Instructors
Vivek Arya
As a young boy, Sri Vivek’s passion for yoga was quickly obvious to father, who started him on the path to understanding. His thirst for knowledge led him to 15 years of living in an ashram, and into the Himalayas to study yoga and philosophy. Inspired by his burning desire to learn, the sages welcomed him and taught him mystic ways unknown to many. Today, Sri Vivek is pursuing his Ph.D. in yoga, with a goal to never stop learning and dedicate himself to humanity.
Karamjit Sihag
Karamjit was born into yoga. His ancestors built a monastery for wandering monks and yogis to stay and practice yoga, and he was immersed in the teachings of yoga from childhood by his mother and father. Since then, his curiosity to go deeper has led him to Rishikesh, Mysore, the Himalayas, and even China, and he was determined to absorb the spiritual truth from each of these stages of life. Today, Yogi Karamjit is among the most respected practitioners of yoga and meditation, and he brings both intense willpower and a gentle touch to his teachings.
Retreat location
Akshi Yogashala is nestled in the serene Yoga Village, a mere 3 kilometers from the bustling city of Rishikesh. This hallowed ground, cradled at the base of the majestic Himalayas, boasts a rich and storied spiritual heritage. It resonates with the enduring energy of countless yogis who have embarked on meditative journeys spanning millennia. Here, you'll find yourself enveloped in an ambiance of tranquility, breathing in crisp mountain air, gazing upon the breathtaking peaks, and listening to the melodious flow of the sacred Ganga River. All of this serves as an exquisite backdrop for your transformative voyage of yoga and self-discovery.
The training will take place in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Distances
- Dehradun, 15 kilometers
- Haridwar, 25 kilometers
- Delhi, 242 kilometers
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Food
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and other needs if need be are included in the price. Any yoga teacher training course is incomplete if not enough focus is laid on the food the practitioner is eating. Akshi Yogashala is committed to carrying out an all-around growth of the students and with this intent, they have undertaken Ayurvedic cooking methodologies. Each body type varies from one another.
While it is important to understand one’s constitution, the school extends a holistic diet beneficial for all students. The intensive workout requires a balanced and invigorating diet which is why the school hired experienced Ayurvedic chefs. Light and healthy vegan food complementing the demands of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga is the reason why teachers emphasize eating only ashram-cooked food. This is significant in detoxifying the body during your stay with Akshi Yogashala.
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
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
- Attend the famous Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Camp at the River Ganges for a night or more
- Experience authentic Ayurvedic massage
- Get rejuvenated at the local spas
- Go for excursions at the nearby sites
- Go river rafting at the Ganges
- Go mountain biking
- Learn to cook Indian delicacies
- Meet and make new friends from around the world
- Meet sunrise in the mountains with a beautiful view of Rishikesh, near the sacred oldest temple
- Take a dip in the Holy Ganges
- Take part in the famous praying near the holy river Ganga
- Trekking to the Mouni Baba Cave
- Visit Indian temples and observe the Indian prayers
- Witness the Indian heritage closely
What's included
- All classes
- Excursions
- 25 nights accommodation
- Food
- Study material
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi
- T-shirt
- Rubber neti
- Bag
- Pen and notebook
- Neti pot
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Pick up from Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
- GST
What's not included
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Personal expenses
- Overstay at the ashram
- Flights
- Visa
- Doctor consultation
- Insurance
- AC/Heater
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
You can reach Rishikesh by bus from Interstate Bus Terminus in Delhi. Take a Volvo or any luxurious coach from Delhi to Rishikesh but keep in mind, the bus journey can be very tiring. Akshi Yogashala can also send their taxi to pick you from the bus terminal or you can also hire an auto-rickshaw for RamJuhla but then you have to walk across the bridge to the school premises.
Arrival by train
You can take a train from Delhi to Haridwar which is 25 kilometers away from Rishikesh. Haridwar is linked to many major cities in India. From Haridwar, you can hire a taxi or they can also send their taxi to receive you on request in advance. The taxi charges from Haridwar to Rishikesh will be 20 USD.
Arrival by taxi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Jolly Grant Airport (DED), you can hire a taxi or if requested, Akshi Yogashala can also send a taxi to pick you. The cost of which will be 80 USD for Delhi.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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