21 Day 200-hour Multi-style Yoga Teacher Training in Heimbach, Eifel, Germany

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

This 200-hour yoga teacher training course (TTC) is registered with Yoga Alliance, and you will receive a Yoga Alliance-affiliated certificate after successful completion. With this certification, you can register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher - 200 hours), and you can teach yoga internationally.

Discover the origins and development of yoga styles

Anandam Yoga School's 200-hour yoga teacher training in Germany offers a comprehensive exploration of various yoga styles. Upon completing this yoga teacher training in Germany, you’ll be equipped to teach multiple styles with confidence and skill.

Focus on traditional and dynamic yoga styles

Anandam Yoga School emphasizes traditional Hatha yoga, Hatha flow, and Vinyasa flow. You’ll dive into the unique aspects of each style, learning what sets them apart and the key elements to consider when teaching them.

Immersive learning through the Gurukul system

In this intensive 200-hour yoga TTC in Germany, you’ll experience the ancient Indian education system, the Gurukul method, where students live and study together with their teachers in a residential setting. This immersive approach will allow you to focus entirely on your transformational journey, free from outside distractions.

Transform in the serene Eifel National Park

Join Anandam Yoga School in the tranquil Eifel National Park in Heimbach, located in the west of Germany. Embrace the love and joy of yoga in a serene environment, perfect for your personal and professional growth.

Program highlights

In Anandam Yoga School's 200-hour yoga course in Germany, they will lay a strong foundation in traditional Hatha yoga, as this is the asana-based practice that all other yoga styles developed from. You will learn more than 150 Hatha yoga asanas and their alignment, as well as how to sequence them in your Hatha yoga, Hatha flow, and Vinyasa flow classes.

To deepen your own practice, they also included Yin yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa-led classes. But yoga is so much more than just asana; it is a way of living your life consciously and connecting with others on a deeper level.

After completing this training, Anandam Yoga School wants you to understand the foundation and roots of yoga, the importance of this ancient philosophy in your daily life, and how to bring these teachings into the world.

Yoga philosophy and history

What are the eight limbs of yoga? Who is Patanjali? What is the definition of yoga?

These are only a few of the questions that you are going to discuss in the yoga philosophy classes. Anandam Yoga School will take you back to the origins of yoga, let you make your way through its history, and discover how it found its way to the West.

They will also clear up common misconceptions about yoga and will dive deeper into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and his Eight Limbs of Yoga to help you understand the ancient teachings and their relevance today.

• Etmyology and definition of yoga
• Aims and objectives of yoga
• Yoga eras
• Paths of yoga
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Yoga Darshan)
• Ashtanga yoga and its relevance today

Sanskrit terminology

Sanskrit is more than just a language; it is a bridge to the culture and traditions from which yoga originated. Being open to learning and using Sanskrit terms honors and respects the traditions of yoga. Anandam Yoga School included basic Sanskrit terms in this 200-hour yoga training, including:

• Body parts
• Animal names
• Counting

All of these will help you to remember the asana names.

Hatha yoga

Hatha is the foundation of all physically-based yoga practices like shatkarma, asana, pranayama, and mudras. In this module, you will learn more about the four limbs of Hatha yoga and the Saptanga yoga. You will explain the guiding principles of the yogic practice and the differences between yoga and the physical culture, as there are so many misconceptions about the asana practice.

Yoga styles

Anandam Yoga School's 200-hour yoga teacher training course in Germany is designed to help you understand the unique characteristics and commonalities of these three yoga styles.

Throughout the course, you will gain insights into the history and evolution of each style and learn the specific teaching techniques for each one. By the end of the training, you will be well-equipped to choose the style or styles that you are most passionate about teaching.

• Hatha yoga
• Hatha flow
• Vinyasa flow

Asana practice

Every morning, the group will practice asana together. Apart from traditional Hatha yoga, Anandam Yoga School teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa and the more modern styles, such as Hatha flow, Vinyasa flow, and Yin yoga. In these classes, the main focus will be your practice.

Use this training to also deepen your own yoga practice. A regular self-practice is the foundation of all your teaching. It is your source of inspiration and energy, and determines your quality as a yoga teacher. Never give up your practice for the sake of teaching.

Asana alignment

In the asana alignment classes, Anandam Yoga School will then dive deeper into the art of teaching asana. You will learn:

• How to perform more than 150 yoga postures with modifications and variations
• The benefits and contraindications of each asana
• How to use props like blocks, bolsters, blankets, and belts correctly
• How to integrate conscious breathing
• How to cue your students to get into the postures
• How to use hands on adjustment

In the asana lab, Anandam Yoga School will lay the foundation for your future yoga asana classes. With the asanas that you will learn during the 200-hour yoga teacher training in Germany, you will be able to create yoga classes independently of the style that you would like to teach.

Teaching methodology

How do you plan your classes? How do you decide the order of the asanas? Planning and sequencing a balanced yoga class are two things that you will learn in this module.

• How to prepare yourself for the class
• How to open a class
• How to demonstrate the postures
• What is the heart of the posture and which modifications and alternatives can you offer
• How to adjust
• Which precautions do you have to keep in mind while teaching
• Tone of voice
• How to close the class
• Counter poses for each asana
• How to design balanced classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students
• Peak pose sequencing
• How to design classes with a special focus
• How to address different levels of students in the same class

Ethics and equity

Anandam Yoga School cannot conduct a yoga teacher training without speaking about ethics. Sadly, the yoga field, as well as so many other areas of life, offers space for discrimination and abuse. They want to make you aware of these topics. They will speak about the student-teacher relationship, equity and inclusion, inclusive word choice, and cultural appropriation.

Pranayama

You will learn the theory and practice of different breathing and pranayama techniques. Every day, you will have the chance to experience their physical, mental, and energetic effects.

Breathing

• Natural breathing
• Abdominal breathing
• Thoracic breathing
• Clavicular breathing
• Yogic breathing

Pranayama

• Nadi sodhana
• Surya bhedi
• Chandra bhedi
• Bhramari
• Sheetali
• Sheetkari
• Ujjayi
• Kapalbhati
• Bhastrika

Meditation

The meditation module consists of theory and practice classes. Before the asana class in the morning, you'll practice different meditation techniques. You will discuss the 12 steps of meditation, what food helps to focus better, and what the ideal time and place to practice are. Apart from these, Anandam Yoga School will teach you the basic techniques of meditation, their benefits, and mindfulness.

Mantra chanting

Every evening, you will chant mantras together. You might have already experienced the power of certain mantras and how they resonate with you. You will learn the right pronunciation and will discuss their meanings. You will have time to practice, and participants will repeat the mantras together regularly so that they can settle and unfold their potential.

• Om
• Patanjali mantra
• Ganesha mantra
• Guru mantra
• Anapoorna mantra
• Mahamrityunjaya mantra
• Gayatri mantra
• Shanti mantra

Yogic anatomy

Already thousands of years ago, monks and sages in India understood how the human body works and what it needs to be healthy. They realized the importance of equilibrium and the healing powers of yoga. In yogic anatomy, Anandam Yoga School will introduce you to:

• Panch mahabhut tattva (five elements)
• Nadi’s (astral tubes)
• Prana and pancha prana
• Pancha kosha
• Chakras
• Bandhas

Anatomy and physiology

The physical body is the first entry point to the deeper layers of existence. It is one's vehicle to reach the state of yoga. It is your own little yogic research laboratory. This is why it is so important for you to understand how it works and how asana, pranayama, and meditation affect the physical body.

To teach yoga in a safe way, it is crucial to understand anatomy and the wide variety of individual differences. In the anatomy and physiology classes, Anandam Yoga School will tightly link modern anatomy and physiology with the different yogic practices. You will learn about:

• Structural design of the human body
• Nervous system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Anatomy of the hip
• Spine, back, and core anatomy

Mudra

You will learn different hand gestures that change the flow of prana in your body. During the pranayama and meditation practice, you can use them to balance energy. They can help you go back to a state of equilibrium. Anandam Yoga School will introduce you to the five classes of mudras, and you will learn the following hand mudras:

• Anjali mudra
• Jnana mudra
• Chin mudra
• Dhyana mudra
• Prana mudra
• Apana mudra
• Vayu mudra
• Akasha mudra
• Prithivi mudra
• Varuna mudra
• Agni mudra

Shatkarma

You are going to practice three (jala neti, kapalbhati, and nauli) of the six shatkarmas that are used to purify the body and prepare it for a successful yoga practice. You will learn the benefits and precautions of all the cleansing techniques and how to perform them in a safe way to purify your body.

Yogic diet

A yogic diet is more than just a way of eating; it’s a holistic approach to nourishment that aligns with the principles of yoga, promoting physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. Anandam Yoga School will speak about the different energetic qualities of food, the principle of ahimsa, the importance of locally sourced food, mindful eating, and more.

Basic Ayurveda

Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems, a knowledge over 5,000 years old, working beyond the physical body. Anandam Yoga School would like to give you an insight into this fascinating philosophy, explaining to you how the five elements are used in healing, how to find your dosha out, and how you can integrate the Ayurvedic teachings in your daily routine.

This course is suitable for all experience levels. If you are a beginner, it is a wonderful way to start your yoga journey from the base and create a strong foundation. This 200-hour yoga teacher training will equip you with everything you need to start your yoga path.

You don’t have to be flexible to join this 200-hour yoga teacher training in Germany. This is a common misconception about yoga, that you can only practice if you are flexible. Yoga is much more than the physical practice of asana, and being able to bring your foot behind your head doesn’t determine if you are “good” at it. Yoga is a way of living a happy and healthy life.

The average class size is four to 14 students. Anandam Yoga School believes in individualized support, thus the smaller group size. It allows them to support every student on their personal yoga journey.

The youngest student they have had was 18, and the oldest so far is 60. So, Anandam Yoga School has quite a wide age range, which beautifully allows yoginis and yogis of different ages to learn from each other.

In the training, they slowly open and strengthen the physical body, allowing you to gradually increase strength and flexibility throughout the training. Yoga is a cleansing and purification process as well, thus it is likely that you will be challenged during the course on different levels (physical, mental, emotional), but not in regard to physical overexertion.

You can still join the training if you don’t want to become a yoga teacher. It is a beautiful way to deepen your own practice and learn more about the roots of yoga.

Eligibility criteria

Before joining Anandam Yoga School’s 200-hour yoga teacher training, you have to fulfill these eligibility criteria:

• The minimum age to join this course is 18, and the maximum age is 65 years. If you are older than 65, please provide a medical certificate. Your safety is important to Anandam Yoga School!
• You should be able to speak, read, and write basic English, as this course will be conducted in English.
• You have to be open-minded and interested to learn the ancient teachings and the traditional way of yoga.
• If you are pregnant, please provide a medical certificate.
• You must be physically and mentally healthy and fit.
• You have to provide a medical certificate if you are going through any treatment or have any major injuries.

Why choose Anandam Yoga School?

They offer a place where you can find happiness through movement, pranayama, meditation, and well-balanced nutrition. They will be there to guide you on your spiritual journey to connect with your inner self and to find contentment and peace in life.

• Kindness, honesty, and community are more important for them than profit!
• Their groups are small to support you individually!
• Their previous students feel confident to teach after the training!
• You will teach from Day 2!
• By choosing them, you will support a family business; their owners will be your teachers!
• They live yoga, and there, yoga is for everyone!
• They respect the culture and origins of yoga!
• You will learn from a descendant of the Sage Atri bloodline!
• They are not perfect, but they always try their best!
• They want you to shine and thrive!

Time schedule

The time schedule is not fixed and can change according to location, teacher availability, weather conditions, and the general situation.

• 06:30 to 06:45 Shatkarma
• 06:45 to 07:45 Pranayama / meditation
• 07:45 to 09:15 Yoga asana practice
• 09:15 to 10:15 Breakfast
• 10:15 to 11:45 Yoga theory / anatomy and physiology
• 11:45 to 13:30 Asana alignment
• 13:30 to 15:15 Lunch
• 15:15 to 16:45 Yoga philosophy
• 17:00 to 18:30 Teaching practice
• 18:30 to 19:00 Mantra chanting