27 Days 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

AYM Yoga Ashram is set back in the stunning location of Tapovan, Rishikesh and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and supreme tranquility. For your intensive yoga teacher training, there is a beautiful bright studio with big windows on all sides where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the breath-taking mountains and hills surrounding AYM.

All 30 of the rooms at the ashram are new and comfortable, they all come with an attached private washroom as well as warm water. All rooms will have a wonderful, big window facing towards the mountains. Both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms are available.

Certifications

To get your 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate, affiliated with Yoga Alliance USA, you must attend the four-week course that has six modules in it. In case you have done any of the six modules, a theory and practical test will be conducted and your behavior during your stay at the school will be observed. Assignments and submission on time by you will also be recorded. Accordingly, you will be marked and a fee waiver will be given to you on this basis.

The AYM School Rishikesh will award you the Yoga Diploma for 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh which is internationally recognized by Yoga Alliance USA and International Yoga Federation. The course is also certified by the Indian Yoga Alliance for 200-hour yoga teacher training. After successful completion of the yoga teacher certification in India, you can register with Yoga Alliance USA.

AYM School Rishikesh is registered with Yoga Alliance USA, World Yoga Council, and International Yoga Federation. 200-hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh offered by AYM School Rishikesh is unique with its global recognition, experienced teachers, asana alignment, the art of hand on adjustment, the science of sequencing, use of props, art of modifying the posture, and confidence development through teaching practice.

Hatha yoga

AYM School Rishikesh Hatha yoga teacher training class is based on ancient traditional yoga and lead by an experienced teacher. The teacher will explain approximately 50 to 60 asanas in precise and thorough detail while explaining the following:

• How to enter into a pose and how to come out of a pose
• Correct alignment of poses
• Correct usage of props including the benefits of using props
• How to assist others and correct various faults
• Benefits of each pose
• Other various benefits of yoga
• 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. The Hatha class is a mix of Hatha and Iyengar style of yoga. Mixing both styles will benefit you greatly and will help you go deeper in your practice.

Hatha yoga is one of the oldest and most traditional forms of yoga, which focuses more on body and mind and how to balance them. It is the science of body purification and the awakening of 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.

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga

Ashtanga Vinyasa is a modern version of Hatha yoga taught by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, which involves:

• A dynamic flow of asana
• Breathing techniques
• Bandhas
• Dristi

It works accordingly to develop strength and flexibility simultaneously. It is suitable for all levels of students - beginner, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. The course includes original Ashtanga Primary series as taught in Mysore India and which will entitle you for 200 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher training India.

Yoga teacher training features

• Suitable for everyone - beginner, an intermediate, and advanced level of students.
• Includes an explanation of asanas in detail, methods of doing them, correct posture alignments, partnering, assisting fellow yoga students, and use of props - including ropes, blocks, straps.
• Learn ashram lifestyle along with yoga, which in-turn will help cultivate health, happiness, and freedom from stress in your life.
• Includes Asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing), meditation, mudras, bandhas, kriyas, which include both practice and lecture (theory).
• Teaching methodology, yogic anatomy and physiology, and yogic philosophy.

Outline of syllabus

There will be three practice sessions on Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, pranayama, and meditation every day, along with one teaching practice session and two theoretical sessions on philosophy and anatomy. In Hatha class, your yoga master teacher trainer will explain the meaning, method, alignment, and benefits of hundred poses in 200-hour training course. The instructor will explain how to correct each pose with student involvement. Following are main modules to be studied in one-month training at AYM School Rishikesh.

Module one: Philosophy, meaning, definition, and types of yoga

• What is not yoga? Is yoga a religion?
• Classification of yoga, origin, and history of yoga
• What is Hatha yoga and the different components of Hatha yoga
• Ashtanga yoga and description of its eight components
• Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and its components
• Anatomy and physiology of Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
• Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Geeta, and Vedas

Module two: What is asana (posture) and its meaning?

• The methodology of asana and its three stages according to Patanjali
• Classification of asanas and how many asanas
• Static and dynamic asanas and their physiology
• Meditative and cultural asanas
• Anatomy and physiology of asanas
• Method, contraindications, alignment, and correction of the fault
• The Practice of over 100 asanas and explanation of Ashtanga series

Module three: What is Pranayama and its classification?

• Meaning and definition of pranayama
• Practice of eight basic pranayamas and their variations
• Different types of breathing used in pranayama
• Classification of pranayama
• Physiological understanding of yogic breathing
• Does pranayama increase oxygen and life force?

Module four: What is meditation and its classification?

• Mechanism of meditation and challenges of meditation
• How to prepare for meditation - short-term and long-term
• Time and place for meditation, different techniques of meditation
• Effect of meditation on body and mind
• Anatomy and physiology of meditation
• Change meditation techniques after three days of practice

Module five: What is teaching and learning?

• Components of teaching and methods of yoga teaching
• Characteristics of good teaching and methods to improve teaching
• Lesson planning and principles of lesson planning
• The art of instructing during teaching practices
• Class management and student management
• Feedback and improvement

Module six: What is shat kriya and their classifications?

• Meaning and definition of Kriyas (yogic detox)
• Use of detoxification in healing
• Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with water)
• Sutra Neti (nasal cleansing with sutra)
• Sankhaprachalena (GIT wash)
• Physiological understanding of yogic detoxification

Daily schedule

• 05:30 Detoxification cleanse and meditation
• 06:00 Breathing and meditation
• 06:00 Wake Up
• 06:30 Pranayama and meditation
• 08:00 Tea
• 08:15 Asana practice or Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga session
• 10:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 Lecture
• 12:45 Lunch
• 13:30 Karma yoga
• 14:00 Rest and self Study
• 15:30 Lecture
• 17:00 Asana Practice or Hatha yoga session
• 18:45 Dinner
• 19:30 Self study and cultural program
• 10:00 Lights off

In this program, you will have the opportunity to see Ganga aarti ceremony at the Ganga River. Excursions to spiritual places and temples are also included in the price.

This yoga teacher training will take place in Rishikesh. As a spiritual city and with the holy river of Ganga flowing through the city, the air of Rishikesh is full of magic. Surrounded by the lush view of Himalayas' makes the school as a calm and perfect place to learn and practice yoga and meditation. The natural beauty of Mother Earth surrounding the school is really inspiring!

Rishikesh is a tourist place and very popular amongst yoga learners and people around the world visit the region just to learn yoga. The place is safe and foreigners, travelers friendly. Not only that, the local people are also very supportive and helpful.

Daily healthy vegetarian breakfasts, lunches, and dinners will be served during this program. In the morning, you will have herbal tea known for its benefits for good health. Meals will be prepared using natural food. Each dish is prepared to support the demands of the course.

All food is hygienically prepared with nutrition while keeping in mind the health of people. You get filtered drinking water on demand and in case you have special Indian food cravings, you can visit nearby restaurants.

The menu will be completely vegetarian Indian food and full of healing properties. The food is easy to digest and helps in maintaining good health while providing nutrition and improving stamina and immunity. The Ayurvedic food also helps you recover from various pains and injuries. Indian herbal spices such as turmeric powder, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger are used to cook food as these have medicinal properties which help in recovering from ailments and provide antibodies to the body to fight diseases.

For tea, you will either be served with milk tea, herbal tea, or Ayurvedic tea. While your breakfast will include one solid food, some fruit salad, fruit juice, or shake. Your lunch will include pulses, vegetables, rice, chapatti, and salad. The food is completely traditional Indian food. Dinner is the same as your lunch menu except efforts are made to make it lighter to help digestion.

Refreshment and meal schedule

• 08:00 Tea
• 10:00 Breakfast
• 12:40 Lunch
• 16:00 Tea
• 18:45 Dinner

• Ayurveda Massage
• Explore Rishikesh
• Night Camping
• Spa treatment is available an additional cost
• Visit religious caves and temples

• Daily yoga practice
• All six modules of theoretical training
• Musical evenings with prayers and bhajans
• Eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance USA upon course completion
• Teaching kit
• Other study material
• Detox kit
• Opportunity to see Ganga aarti
• Visit spiritual places, and temples
• One Rudraksha Mala
• A t-shirts with AYM school logo
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Daily vegetarian meals
• 3 daily herbal masala tea
• Rishikesh Sightseeing
• 24 nights accommodation

• Airfare
• Transfers to AYM School Rishikesh
• Personal expenses
• Spa treatments

Arrival by airplane

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the entry point to India for every international flight. s there are no direct flight to Rishikesh, you need to take another flight to Dehradun Airport (DED) to reach Rishikesh if you wish to travel via airplane.

Upon arrival at Dehradun Airport (DED), you will need to fetch a taxi to AYM School Rishikesh.

Arrival by bus

To reach Rishikesh from Delhi via bus, you need to go to ISBT bus stand. The bus ride will take around seven to eight hours.

Arrival by train

If you wish to travel by train, you will need to take a train from Delhi Railway Station to Haridwar and from there, you can fetch a bus to Rishikesh. From Haridwar to Rishikesh is approximately 29 kilometers.

Arrival by taxi

AYM School Rishikesh can a arrange a pickup from Delhi or Dehradun Airport (DED). The cost of taxi transfer from Delhi is 80 USD per person per way for a private transfer and 60 USD per person per way for a shared ride. From Dehradun Airport (DED), the taxi pickup is 20 USD per person.

• 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.