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
