“Spend your sacred journey practicing yoga”
59 Day 500-Hour Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
AYM School Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan, Baba Balaknath Temple Street Tapovan, Near Laxman Jhulla Tehri Garwal, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249192, India
Yoga Teacher Training India
The Association of Yoga and Meditation (AYM) through this training aims to deepen your practice and raise flexibility. It improves teaching skills and gives you confidence when you start teaching others after graduating from a 500-hour yoga teacher training course. This course will cultivate your yoga skills and knowledge in yoga at an advanced level and develop your unique teaching styles. Gain the credibility, in-depth knowledge, and confidence to begin your classes as an advanced-level yoga teacher now!
Meet the instructors
Yogi Chetan Mahesh & Bharat
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Highlights
- Have 6 days of yoga, meditation, and theory classes every week
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Learn yoga anatomy, methodology, and philosophy
- Participate in Ayurveda theory classes
- Enjoy one tour of local attraction during the training
- Provided materials and manuals with one yoga bag
- 58 nights of accommodation with meals
- Daily meals will be served (sans Sunday lunch)
Skill level
- Advanced
Yoga styles
58 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 90 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 90 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
09:00
Check-out Time:
13:00
Facilities
- Spa
- Café
- Yoga studio
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
AYM School Rishikesh is located in soothing and serene surroundings of Himalayas which is a wonderful view to have in Rishikesh. It 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 the accommodation.
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. The room has air-conditioning, filtered water system, bed sheets, pillows, towels, blankets, and en-suite bathrooms.
Ashrams usually represent a return to a simpler way of living, which is very different to a hotel. Generally, there is a more communal atmosphere and often an expectation that guests will pitch in with whatever they need to do.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview
This 500-hour yoga training course in India at AYM is a highly structured, challenging, two-month course. It provides complete knowledge of yoga asana from the basic to advanced levels. It includes classes in meditation, pranayama, asana (Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and multi-style yoga), yoga philosophy, yoga therapy, and human anatomy.
This 500-hour yoga training gives you the credibility, in-depth knowledge, and confidence to begin your classes as an advanced-level yoga teacher. Your asana practices are bound to get better and better with each day of the training sessions. This course deepens your understanding of the human body's anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology aspects. This further helps you to develop an effective yoga therapy sequence according to the requirements.
Practicing asanas with a group of yoga aspirants like you from diverse backgrounds is an experience that will broaden your vision. The teachers always focus on bringing the best out of you.
Overview of syllabus
Since this is a merged program of 200 and 300-hour yoga teacher training courses, the curriculum is vast and advanced. The practice sessions are deep and intensive, which is beneficial for you to perfect your existing yoga practice.
The entire course is covered in 14 modules. These sections give you a good understanding of the following concepts:
The yogic philosophy
Here, you will learn the history of yoga, the various paths of yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, etc.
Asana
Yoga postures are taught in various styles (Hatha yoga, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Sivananda, Power, flow, Iyengar style, etc.)
Yoga therapy
Sessions are planned in the second half of the 500-hour course on yoga therapy for the management of common diseases, etc.
Pranayama
Here, various types of breathing exercises are taught practically. It includes Ujjayi, Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing), Bhramari, Sheethali (cooling pranayama), Sheetkari, Bhastrika, Surya Bhedana, Chandra Bhedana, etc.
Meditation
Various methods of meditation are taught here (e.g., chakra meditation, breath-based meditation, nada meditation, etc.)
Anatomy sessions and alignment classes
These sessions give you an idea about the structure of the human body and the effects of yoga on the body system like the muscular system, skeletal system, respiratory system, etc.
Yoga teaching techniques
Through these various techniques, you can manage a group of people when you conduct your yoga sessions. You will be taught how to guide your students effortlessly to get into an asana, also on creating an effective yoga sequence for your sessions, etc.
Eligibility
A dedicated mindset to learn yoga is required to join this course. If you are looking for a one-time course to learn the basics of yoga to the advanced level, then this course is for you.
Evaluation process
At the end of each module, a written exam needs to be given (mostly open-book exams). This helps you to retain knowledge.
There are practice exams that are conducted during the yoga alignment classes.
Daily schedule
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 Pranayama and meditation or Kriya
- 08:00 Tea
- 08:15 Yoga therapy (multi-style)
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Lecture
- 12:45 Lunch
- 13:30 Karma yoga
- 14:00 Rest or self-study
- 15:30 Lecture on anatomy
- 16:30 Lecture on yoga philosophy
- 17:30 Asana practice or teaching practice
- 18:45 Dinner
- 19:30 Self-study or cultural program
- 22:00 Lights off
Included excursions
Enjoy one tour to local attraction during the course included in the price.
Instructors
Yogi Chetan Mahesh Ji
Yogi Chetan Mahesh Ji was born in a Vedic family where all the members used to chant Vedic mantras and practice yoga daily. In 1984, he became the champion of yoga sports in Haryana Province. In college, he studied the bio-science stream with yoga as an optional subject and also the master of education which gives him an upper hand while teaching and explaining yoga anatomy and physiology. He finished a Master of Science degree in yoga in 2003 and engaged in imparting yoga teacher training. He became the founder secretary of the Association for Yoga and Meditation in 2005.
Bharat Tilekar
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Bharat Tilekar is a yoga instructor and Continuing Education provider.
Retreat location
The retreat will take place at AYM School Rishikesh, India. The school is surrounded by the eternal beauty of green Himalayas, which is a treat to watch. The place is calm, peaceful, and soothing, which inspires you to practice yoga and meditation. This place is a land of yogis and tourists with the Holy River Ganga flowing nearby.
Rishikesh is a city in India and is honored as the capital city of yoga as it is claimed as the birthplace of yoga. The roots of yoga belong here, which makes it a perfect destination for learning and gaining yoga knowledge. Rishikesh is also one of the most popular tourist places in India due to the presence of Holy River Ganga, which also makes this place a spiritual city where you can experience the culture of India.
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Massage
- Spa
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Yoga studio
Services
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
Food
The price of the package includes three daily meals (except for lunch on Sunday). The food provided is nutritious and is prepared in consideration of the requirement for the course and for a healthy mind and body. The food is pure vegetarian and is prepared hygienically. The meal is served three times a day which are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unlimited and a variety of yogic food is served to the students during this course. For refreshment and good health, herbal tea is provided three times a day.
Refreshment and meal schedule
- 08:00 Tea
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 12:40 Lunch
- 18:45 Dinner
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Activities / treatments at your own cost
- Ayurveda massage
- Explore Rishikesh
- Night camping
- Rafting
- Trekking
- Visit religious caves and temples
- Ayurveda course
- Spa
- Ayurveda treatment
- Panchkarma treatment
What's included
- 6 days of yoga, meditation, and theory classes weekly (Sunday is off)
- 58 nights of accommodation
- One AYM t-shirt
- One yoga bag for books and study material
- One tour of local attractions during the course
- 3 meals and drinks (except Sunday lunch)
- Teaching material and course manual
- Common yoga mat in studio (not personal)
- Yoga Anatomy, teaching methodology, and philosophy
- Ayurveda theory classes
- Free Wi-Fi, self-service laundry (washing machine)
- Certificate of completion
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Bus/train transfer
- Spa / massage treatments
- Air conditioner room
- Heater for a room
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 90 per person
Arrival by airplane
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the entry point to India for every international flight. As there is 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 an 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. From there, you can fetch a bus to Rishikesh. The distance from Haridwar to Rishikesh is approximately 29 kilometers.
Arrival by taxi
AYM School Rishikesh can 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.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 90 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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