Online 50-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Training, with option of both Self-Paced and Live Sessions
Online Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
The Online Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training course helps you develop your teaching skills through theory and practical experience. You will learn how to teach the Ashtanga Primary Vinyasa Flow along the principles of individual postures, sequencing, breath control, gaze, and mindfulness. You will also learn how to create a safe environment for students to explore their bodies and minds while developing self-awareness and self-confidence. The usage of props and modification of poses will also be learned.
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Highlights
- 50-hour online yoga teacher training
- The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only (complete the training within six months)
- 32 hours of practical training (option of both live and pre-recorded content)
- 18 hours of theory (only pre-recorded)
- Lifetime access to the content
- Live sessions over Google Meet
- Online sessions' timezone: India (GMT+5:30)
- Structured course for progressive learning
- Free study material
- Heal from within Practice Yoga Chikitsa – Ashtanga Primary Series
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Program
Pre-application requirements
- Internet connection
- Mobile/Ipad/tablet/pc/laptop
- Google email account (Gmail)
- Free Whatsapp Account
- Yoga mat, two blocks, one cushion
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
How the training works
Examination/ evaluation method for Ashtanga yoga course online:
- For evaluation, the student records a class of 30-45 minutes of teaching (it could be teaching anyone or even an imaginary person). Upload the video to Google Drive or YouTube, and share the link with the school for feedback.
Two options to complete the online Ashtanga yoga teacher training course:
- SELF-PACED
- BLENDED
You can start the course anytime you want in the SELF-PACED option of the online yoga teacher training course. There are no live sessions. Complete the course within six months.
Please refer to the dates below for the BLENDED option, where you will learn in LIVE sessions:
- Feb 04 to 27, 2025 10:30 am India Standard Time
- May 07 to 30, 2025 10:30 am India Standard Time
- Jun 04 to 27, 2025 04:00 pm India Standard Time
- Aug 07 to 30, 2025 10:30 am India Standard Time
- Oct 07 to 30, 2025 04:00 pm India Standard Time
- Nov 07 to 30, 2025 10:30 am India Standard Time
- The time is IST (Indian Standard Time). The live session is approximately ninety minutes on all days of the week except Sundays.
You can connect with the teacher regarding queries and doubts over WhatsApp chat - The teacher will respond within 24 hours.
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
What is Ashtanga yoga? There are two aspects of Ashtanga yoga; theoretical and practical:
Theory
Ashtanga yoga, or eight-limbed yoga/eightfold path of yoga towards liberation, is a philosophical/theoretical concept first mentioned in a book (Yoga Sutras) written about 2000 years ago by Rishi Patanjali. The eight different limbs are Yama (self-restraint), Niyama (discipline), Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathwork), Pratyahara (making the five senses look inwards), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (Bliss)
Practice
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (also called Ashtanga Yoga) is a yoga system developed by K. Pattabhi Jois in the early 20th century. This system takes inspiration from the teachings of his Guru, T. Krishnamacharya, who taught him the essence of various texts like Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradpika, and Yoga Korunta. Ashtanga yoga is known for its emphasis on precision and alignment. The primary series of Ashtanga yoga is a set of poses linked with vinyasas. The primary series is a foundation practice that provides the basis of the other five Ashtanga yoga sequences. As well as the poses, it includes a specific pranayama technique, usage of bandha, Drishti (eye gaze points), and coordinated movement. The Sanskrit name for the Primary Series is Yoga Chikitsa, which translates as “Yoga Therapy.” It is thus named because it is said to purify and heal the body.
Syllabus
Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Primary Series
- Surya Namaskara A
- Surya Namaskara B
Primary Series - Yoga Chikitsa
- Padangusthasana (big toe pose)
- Pada Hastasana (hands under feet)
- Trikonasana (triangle)
- Parivritta Trikonasana (revolved triangle)
- Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended side angle)
- Parivritta Parsvakonasana (revolved side angle)
- Prasarita Padottanasana (wide leg forward fold) A,B,C,D
- Parsvottonasana (intense side stretch)
- Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (extended hand to big toe)
- Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana (half-bound lotus intense stretch)
- Utkatasana (fierce pose)
- Virabhadrasana I (warrior)
- Virabhadrasana II (warrior)
- Dandasana (staff pose)
- Paschimottanasana (west intense stretch) A,B,C
- Purvottanasana (intense east stretch)
- Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana (half-bound lotus version of paschimottanasana)
- Trianga Mukaikapada Paschimottanasana (1 leg folded back, forward fold)
- Janu Sirsasana (head to knee pose) A, B & C
- Marichyasana A, B C & D
- Navasana (boat) X5
- Bhujapidasana (arm pressure pose)
- Kurmasana (tortoise)
- Supta Kurmasana (reclining tortoise)
- Garbha Pindasana (embryo in the womb)
- Kukkutasana (rooster)
- Baddha Konasana (bound angle, upright, and fold) A,B
- Upavista Konasana (wide angle seated forward fold)
- Supta Konasana (reclining angle pose, open plow)
- Supta Padangustasana (reclining big toe pose A & B)
- Ubhaya Padangustasana (both big toes pose)
- Urdvha Mukha Paschimottanasana (upward-facing paschimottanasana)
- Setu Bandhasana (bridge-building pose)
- Urdvha Dhanurasana (upward bow)
- Paschimottanasana (intense stretch)
- Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
- Halasana (plow)
- Karnapidasana (ear pressure)
- Urdvha Padmasana (upward lotus)
- Pindasana in Sarvangasana (embryo)
- Matsyasana (fish.)
- Uttana Padasana (intense stretched feet or legs)
- Sirsasana (headstand)
- Balasana (child's pose)
- Baddha Padmasana (bound lotus)
- Yoga Mudrasana (bound lotus with a forward bend)
- Padmasana (lotus)
- Tolasana/Uplutihih (the uplifting)
- Savasana (corpse)
Instructors
Neeraj
Neeraj is an experienced, registered yoga teacher E-RYT from Yoga Alliance. He completed his course in Rishikesh. He is also certified as a yoga instructor from the Ayush Ministry, Government of India. Neeraj has completed a course in Vedantic philosophy. He is also an MBA and has nine years of experience in the corporate world. Apart from teacher training and retreats, Neeraj conducts workshops for golfers, corporates, and runners. He believes in imparting holistic yoga knowledge with equal emphasis on asanas, pranayama, mudra, bandha, cleansing, and meditational techniques.
Ravi Prakash
Ravi Prakash, a dedicated yoga instructor with over 15 years of experience, currently resides in Rishikesh, India. He is deeply committed to yoga and its philosophy and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Yoga Philosophy at Himalaya Garhwal University. His background extends beyond yoga, as he is also a Physical Education teacher and Neurotherapist. Having grown up in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas, near the lake town of Nainital, he now dedicates himself to teaching yoga and running a Neurotherapy wellness center in Rishikesh, sharing his passion for well-being with his community.
Sumit
Sumit was raised in Rishikesh and completed his education in yoga in Rishikesh itself. He has a master's degree (post graduate) in yoga. He has been teaching yoga for the last four years. He takes Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Aerial yoga, and mantra chanting sessions.
Retreat location
This online teacher training is conducted by Arohan Yoga, based in Rishikesh, India (GMT+5:30), and they will be streaming live yoga classes via Google Meet. The best part? You can join in from the comfort of your own home.
What's included
- Free course material
- 21 live sessions (recordings available if you can't join live)
- Lifetime access to the course
- Support via WhatsApp chat for six months
- The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only
What's not included
- Accommodation
- Food
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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