29 Days 200-Hour Hatha and Astanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Providing a holistic program to relax and rejuvenate thoroughly, Akshi Yogashala is a heavenly abode for the yoga lovers and enthusiasts. Living up to its name, where Akshi means existence, the school enables the students to enrich their existence with the profoundness of yoga. Mingling the study of yoga with the richness of Indian philosophy, history of yoga and traditional Hatha yoga, the school is offering a yoga teacher training program at its center in Rishikesh.
Retreat highlights
- A detailed theoretical focus on yoga philosophy
- Mantra chanting classes and their meanings explained
- Daily Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga practices and guided meditation
- Deep understanding of human anatomy and the effects of asanas on the body
- Deep breathing practices and pranayama for relaxation and focus
- Ayurvedic cleansing practices for complete detoxification
- 28 nights of accommodation
- Pure vegetarian meals
Yoga styles
Airport transfer available:
Dehradun Airport
(US$20
per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
(US$80
per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
- Yoga shala
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
All the rooms are airy and allow proper space for free movement. The beautiful and breathtaking view of the mountains from the rooms makes it for a great living experience. All rooms are available on sharing or individual basis. The rooms have attached bathrooms with Western commodes and both hot and cold water runs 24/7. The whole institute is equipped with Wi-Fi and, open gardens to sit and unwind away from the hustle bustle of city life.
Akshi Yogashala 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in India Curriculum
Asana
- Ashatanga Vinyasa series 1
- Core principles of Hatha yoga practice
- Meditative pose
- Structuring and sequencing the postures
- Forward bending pose
- Full health assessment on asana
- Backward Bending pose
- Traditional sun salutation series
- Twisting pose
- Sun salutation with root mantra series
- Relaxation pose
- Sequences / steps of doing asana confidently
- Inverted pose
- Moon salutation series
- Kneeling pose
- Joints and glands exercise
- Standing pose
- Balancing pose
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
Science of breath (pranayama)
- Four qualities of yogic breathing
- What is pranic healing?
- Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
- Kapalbati
- Stress and stress less related breathing techniques
- Bhastrika
- Psychological effect of yogic breathing
- Brahmari
- What is pranayama?
- Ujjai
- What are the five sub prana in yogic science?
- Shetali and shetkari
- What is ida, pingala and sushumna?
- Nadi shodhanam
- What is nadi?
- 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
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
Yoga philosophy
- History and origin of yoga
- Why we have disturbed mind, distracted mind, and stupefied mind in yogic science?
- What is yoga?
- What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
- What is Hatha yoga?
- Why we suffer?
- What is Ashtanga yoga?( eight limbs of yoga)
- Why do people get diseases according to yogic science?
- What is Raja yoga?
- How to bend body to bend 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 is practice in yogic science?
- Five layers of body in yogic science
- What is Ekagrah?
- What is 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 in yoga?
- What is "Fear" and "Love" in yogic science?
- What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?
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
Art of alignment and adjustment workshops
- Workshop on hip opening
- Workshop on back bending
- Workshop on forward bending
- Workshop in twisting postures
Mantra yoga and its importance
- What is Om?
- Mantra for fearless living
- What is mantra?
- Mantra for wisdom
- What is tantra?
- Mantra for universal master
- How to create positive vibration or energy with mantra yoga?
Yoga anatomy
- Yogic skeletal and joints system
- Yogic physiology
- Yogic respiratory system
- Yoga safety while doing asana and pranyama 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 spinal cord and its importance
- Yogic counseling for therapy
- Yogic therapy like back problems, slip disk problems, and diabetes
- Usage of yogic techniques as therapy
- Spinal deformation, thyroid and obesity
- Yoga therapies on common disease like - head ache, cold, sinus, migraine
Daily schedule
- 06:00 Hatha yoga
- 07:45 Pranayama - breathing practices
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Yoga anatomy
- 12:00 Yoga practicum / mantra chanting
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Yoga philosophy / Ayurveda
- 16:15 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
- 18:00 Meditation and relaxation
- 19:30 Dinner
Please note that mantra chanting is for the first week. Yoga practicum includes alignment and adjustments, and teaching mythology.
Instructors
Retreat location
The ashram of Akshi Yogashala is a perfect blend of ashram style living but with all the modern day facilities. Situated in the lap of Himalayas, the splendid location of Rishikesh is synonymous to purity, belief, spirituality and traditional Indian living. Breathing of yoga, the place stands as an inspiration for all the students arriving and practicing yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. River Ganges, exotic mountainous locations, waterfalls, and rich Indian heritage temples, it is a blessing to choose Rishikesh as the place for the yoga teacher training course.
Rishikesh does not only hold significance for Indians but for the Westerns too. It is the town, where the Beatles set foot and created music by writing around 50 songs. This de-stressing program is used to by many to unwind and give the city blues a miss.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The school offers pure vegetarian meals. Spilling the richness of nutrients and vitamins, each and every meal is nourishing and refines the entire being. It also offers the required strength for performing various forms of yoga during the stay.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- Fruitarian
- 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
Get rejuvenated at the local spas
Go for excursions at the nearby sites
Go for river rafting at the Ganges
Go mountain biking
Learn to cook Indian delicacies
Meet and make new friends from around the world
Take a dip in the Holy Ganges
Visit Indian temples and observe the Indian prayers
Witness the Indian heritage closely
What's included
- 29 days of accommodation
- 1 book by Swami Satyananda Saraswati (“Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”)
- 1 book by k. Pattabhi Jois ("Yoga Mala")
- 1 notebook and Pen
- All yoga topics mention under program
- Full study material
- Himalayas sightseeing trip
- Pure vegetarian meals
- Satkarma cleansing items (neti pot and tongue cleaner)
- Visit to aarti
- Yoga Alliance Certification
- Yoga bag
- Yoga mat for pratice
- Yoga t-shirt
How to get there
Arrival by Airplane
To reach Rishikesh, book your flight for Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. If you have availed for the transport facilities, a taxi will arrive at the Delhi airport to receive you. The taxi fee will be 80 USD.
You can also take a domestic flight from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is around 15 km from Rishikesh. From Dehradun you can avail of a pick up service by the taxi that would cost 20 USD.
Arrival by Bus
Opting a bus from Delhi could be tricky and hectic, but if you want to opt for the bus it is best to take Volvo buses. Move to Delhi Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) for Volvo bus in a prepaid taxi. It is always preferred to hire a taxi from government approved taxi stand. The rate of which is 800 INR. However, there is no Volvo after 9 p.m. If your flight reaches Delhi in the evening, you have to spend a night in a hotel and start your journey for Rishikesh in the morning.
Once you have reached Delhi ISBT, move to the ticket stand which is situated on the second level. Move towards Uttarakhand State Booth and ask for the Volvo bus. They will guide you the timing and issue you the ticket. The cost of the ticket is between 300 to 400 INR.
It is best to ask the bus director or a driver where the bus stops at Rishikesh. It is best to get off at the bus station, which is the last stop. From the bus station, hire an auto rickshaw (Tuk Tuk) for Ram Jhula Bridge. An auto rickshaw will charge you 100 Rs. You will have to get down near Ram Jhula from where you will have to walk few miles. Cross Ram Jhula, turn right towards Chotiwala Restaurant and pass through few shops, cafes, and stores, continue through the curve and find Akshi Yogashala School (at the left side).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 23% 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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