26 Days 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Naturopathy and Emotional Rebalancing in Rishikesh, India
Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in India.
Alakh Yog provides an excellent Yoga Alliance US and International approved 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with the aim of teaching ancient traditional yoga with detoxification techniques to their students. Even if you are entirely new to yoga or a specialist searching to expand your practice, this teacher training course will give you immense confidence and inspiration to become a joyful and knowledgeable yoga teacher and individual. The course covers Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga with Emotional Rebalancing and Naturopathy techniques.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Classes suitable for all levels
- Yogic body cleansing techniques
- Meditation and Pranayama Practices
- Certification to register with Yoga Alliance
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals
- 25 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$64 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
During this teacher training program, you will be staying at Madhav Residency Rishikesh. It is a 40 room campus building with power backup and Wi-Fi. The School building is newly constructed i.e. in October 2018. There are 2 indoor yoga studios, a dining area, a beautiful SPA and rooftop. There are triple sharing rooms or private room with and without attached toilets with hot showers and a balcony. We have a washing machine and filtered drinking water facility. AlakhYog offers bed sheets, pillows, toilet paper, blanket and other basic amenities.
Program
Explore the divine intricacies of yoga in its many forms through this inspiring and life-changing program. The course deals with in depth knowledge on Hatha and Ashtanga, along with meditation yoga philosophy, ayurveda, naturopathy, and spiritual techniques. This is the place where you will experience bliss and transformation.
Hatha yoga is one of the oldest forms of yoga which emphasizes the balance of the body and mind. It is a way of purifying the body and awakening pranic energy which is found in ancient Indian Vedic culture. In recent years, it has become more and more popular as a great way of improving fitness levels and as a form of treatment for many ailments.
The classes are based on ancient traditional yoga and lead by a very experienced teacher. The instructor will explain approximately 100 asanas in precise and thorough detail and will be teaching how to enter into a pose and how to come out of a pose, the correct alignment of poses, correct usage of props, including benefits of using props, how to assist others and correct various faults, the benefits of each pose, and other various benefits of yoga.
The classes also include sequencing. During the course, there will be a strong emphasis on developing good alignment skills in each student along with the knowledge of each asana.
Classes are held from Mondays to Saturdays from 06:00 to 19:00.
Certification
Upon completion, you will have a yoga diploma for the 200-hour yoga teacher training, which is recognized by International Yoga Federation and makes you eligible to register with Yoga Alliance. The course is also certified by the Indian Yoga Alliance for 200-hour yoga teacher training. After successful completion of the training, you can register with Yoga Alliance. For registration, you need to login to their website, and after filling needed information, you will get registered.
This course is created for individuals with aspirations of becoming yoga teachers but is appropriate for any individual wishing to further expand their yoga practice. Cultivate happiness, self-love, and positivity in a yoga program deeply devoted to spiritual growth and understanding.
You will leave the program with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to become the yoga teacher of your dreams.
Every teacher and staff member Alakh Yog is passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for you. Alakh Yog School provides a spiritual environment for knowledge seekers to grow and nourish their souls. It’s a community built on love, enthusiasm, and a profound belief in the transformative powers of yoga.
Asana Practice
- Pawanmuktasana series
- Surya Namaskar
- Standing poses
- Sitting poses
- Forward bends
- Back bends
- Spinal rotations
- Inversions
- Supine and prone positions
- Hand balancing poses
Yoga Anatomy - Nine Systems Of Human Body
- Introduction To Anatomy
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Digestive System
- Excretory System
- Reproductive System
Yoga Philosophy
- The History of yoga
- Introduction to yoga sutras
- In Depth Study on Yoga Sutras
- 8 Limbs of Yoga
- Study of yoga based o ancient scriptures
Pranayama
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
- Surya Bheda Pranayama
- Sheetali Pranayama
- Seetkari Pranayama
- Bhramari Pranayama
- Bhastrika Pranayama
- Kapalbhati Pranayama
Meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- Breathing Meditation
- Sufi meditation
- Trataka (candlelight meditation)
- Cyclic meditation (stress management)
- Active Meditations
Bhakti yoga
- Performing bhajan-kirtan
- Havan (Opening fire ceremony for invocation of energy)
- Ajapa-japa (repetition of a mantra)
Naturopathy Techniques
- Enema
- Mud Therapy
- Fasting
- Other basic detoxification techniques
Mudras and Bandhas
- Shatkarma
- Karma Yoga
Teaching Methodology
- Lifestyle and ethics of a yoga teacher
- Classroom management
- Principles of observation
- Demonstrations
- Assisting and Hands on Adjustment Techniques
- Correct alignment and potential risks of yoga postures
- Practicum Classes
Daily Program
- 06:30 - 07:30 Shatkarma And Kriyas
- 07:30 - 09:30 Pranayama And Morning Asana Practice
- 09:30 - 10:30 Naturopathy Treatment
- 10:30 - 11:30 Breakfast
- 11:30 - 13:00 Yoga Philosophy or Anatomy Class
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch and Rest
- 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga Alignment
- 16:00 - 16:30 Tea Break
- 16:30 - 18:00 Evening Asana Practice
- 18:30 - 19:30 Meditation /Yoga Nidra/ Self-Study
- 20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Instructors
Hari Kishan
He had envisioned of opening up of a yoga school that presents yoga in its true essence combined with the traditional detoxification science of Naturopathy. A large part of Hari Ji’s childhood was spent in serving and taking care of hundreds of sages and sadhus. Being a national level player in his youth, yoga was an essential part of his routine. However, he realized that in present times, the bodies of most people are full of emotional and other kinds of garbage, which hinders one’s growth. This led him to develop “Emotional Blockage” treatments as well as using Naturopathy detoxification.
Swami Yog Kulwant Ji
Swami Yog Kulwant Ji is one of the founders of Alakh Yog School. At a very young age, he left his home to seek inner bliss. He studied under many masters, who taught and encouraged him to meditate and complete his studies. Being a seeker, he was always interested in studying the subject of Philosophy, on which he has also done his PhD. After completing his education, he went deep into meditation and stayed in silence for many years. At present, he stays in silence for most of his time in Upper Himalayas and guides students and seekers in “Silent Retreats”.
Dr. Shri Yogi Chandrakant
Dr. Shri Yogi Chandrakant, is one of the lead yoga teachers at Alakh Yoga, born in a Brahmin family in an ancient village named Haripurkalan situated at the confluence of the seven Ganges. At the age of 8, he was enrolled in a Sanskrit School where learned about Yoga, Astrology, and Sanskrit as a language. In 2010, he was honored to give sessions during the ‘khumb Mela’ for International Yog Vedant Seva Kalyan Samiti (Shandilya Yogpeeth, Haridwar) where more than 2000 seekers gathered to acknowledge his teachings. His teachings are more refined as he mastered himself in Yogasana, Pranayam etc.
Girish Ji
One would rarely come across someone as humble and pleasant as Girish Ji. Even though he completed graduation in computer science and worked at Infosys (Leading Indian IT company) for about 3 years, he left all of it in his search for truth. He did Sadhana (meditation) at many places like South India, Nepal, Manali etc. A 10 day Vipassana Meditation in Pune changed his life forever. He was always interested in subjects like Anatomy and physiology, which pushed him to go for further studies. He has a degree of N.D.(Doctor of Naturopathy) and Y.D.(Doctor of Yoga).
Retreat location
The Yoga Center in Rishikesh is located a few kilometres away from the busy city center of Rishikesh. The school is situated in a quiet residential society which is near AIIMS Hospital and Seema Dental College. The are is completely safe and the people are really friendly. The riverside is 10 minutes walk away from the school. There are tuk-tuks available at a few minutes walk, which can take you to the city centre or to the local market. Grocery shops, cafes, Restaurant, ATM is a few minutes walk away from the Ashram.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Food is one of AlakhYog prime highlights. They do not believe in offering a boring menu in the name of Sattvik Yogic diet. The sattvik meals can be very interesting and delicious. The team is a bunch of foodies where the chefs are passionate about cooking and love experimenting. To the best of their abilities, they have taken extra care to ensure that daily freshly cooked or bought food is offered to the students. They have kept an open kitchen, where students can walk in anytime which means that the food is prepared hygienically and the kitchen is clean
Naturopathy and Ayurveda also focus on cooking food correctly. AlakhYog has a few lectures about the type of food to eat, the myths and healthy food habits. And throughout the month, we prepare food for our students on such principles. The menu changes every day and tries to cook with the freshest seasonal organic ingredients. AlakhYog can arrange if you have any food restrictions.
Three vegetarian sattvic meals will be provided during your complete stay at the campus from Monday to Saturday. Meals will also be provided without any additional charges on Sunday, with a prior notice.
Menu
- Breakfast: fruits, sprouts, tea
- Lunch: chapati, dal, vegetable, rice, salad
- Afternoon tea
- Dinner: chapati, dal, vegetable, rice, salad
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Naturopathic
- Lactose Free
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Spa treatments
AlakhYog In-House "Ayur-The Vedic Spa" offers a diverse range of Indian and international treatments to rejuvenate your body and soul. Managed by the "Ayur" Team, the spa has a qualified team of guest therapists who have expertise in traditional and international spa regimes. Our Ayurvedic spa treatments are based upon centuries-old Ayurvedic therapies that support balance and bliss in your life. The revitalizing and therapeutic treatments offered are customized to your particular needs. All therapies are natural, gentle, and delightfully pleasing. The spa also has a Sauna room and Shirodhara Table.
What's included
- 3 daily vegetarian meals
- Afternoon tea
- Filtered drinking hot and cold water
- 26 nights accommodation
- 200 Hour teacher training course manual
- 2 free books (Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Four Chapters on Freedom)
- 1 yoga mat
- Neti pot and Enema
- Alakh Yog cotton t-shirt
- Certificate of completion
- Complimentary pick-up from Dehradun Airport to school
- Daily meditation
- Yoga philosophy classes
- Daily pranayama classes
- Daily yoga classes
- Notebooks and pens
- Belts, pillows, blocks are provided
- Free laundry
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa fees
- Extra 5% charge for the payment made using a credit card or Paypal
- Personal expenses
- Extra days of accommodation
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
201 km
Transfer available for additional US$64 per person
Once you confirm your spot, AlakhYog team will be in constant touch with you advising and ensuring your smooth arrival to the School.
Arrival by airplane
You should search for flights to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DELHI). From where you can take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (DED). AlakhYog can arrange your airport pick up on request.
Note: You can also take a direct taxi from Delhi airport to Rishikesh. AlakhYog can assist you in arranging the taxi. The fare is around 3500 - 4000 INR.
Arrival by bus
The main bus station in Delhi is ISBT (Kashmiri Gate). From there you can find many government and private transportation to bring you to Rishikesh. It takes 6-8 Hours by bus. Once you arrive at Rishikesh bus station, you can take a shared tuk-tuk or AlakhYog can arrange your pick up to bring you to the yoga school.
Arrival by train
The nearest railway station is Haridwar train station. It takes 6 - 10 hours. From there you will find many buses, taxis and other transportation services that will bring you to the school. If you want, AlakhYog can arrange your pick up from the station on request.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 22% 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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