Self-Paced Online 300-Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training Course
Advance Online Yoga Teacher Training
Grasp the opportunity to deepen your self-practice, develop a profound understanding of yoga postures, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy, and become an inspiring yoga teacher with this teacher training course. Book now and start today! You can complete in 1 to 12 months with pre-recorded videos and live streaming Zoom classes and/or video modules. Learn traditional Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Vinyasa flow yoga, meditation, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, Ayurveda, alternative therapy, alignment adjustment, and methodology.
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Highlights
- 300-hour online yoga teacher training
- Certificate of completion
- 70 contact hours
- 230 non-contact hours
- Online sessions will be held over Zoom or WhatsApp
- Online sessions’ time zone: Rishikesh, India (IST / UTC+5:30)
- The minimum duration to complete the course is 30 days
- Daily yoga practices
- Course materials and teaching practices
- Yoga therapy and healing practice
- Pranayama and meditation classes
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Program
Pre-application requirements
A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures, and asana classes. Please also install Zoom or WhatsApp to attend the live sessions.
How the training works
- Online tools needed: Zoom or WhatsApp
Timing of sessions (IST / UTC+5:30)
In this course, most classes are pre-recorded in full HD quality and some classes are live. Live sessions take place on Monday to Saturday at 4:45 IST, 12:00 IST, And 19:00 IST, which is optional. Only if you can't join a live class, the school will record and send you recordings so you can complete it at your own pace.
There are 70 contact hours and 230 non-contact hours.
Course information
Having attained more body awareness and a clear image of yoga lifestyle during the 300-hour yoga teacher training, you will now truly experience the essence and benefits of yoga and will be able to adapt the traditions of yoga into the contemporary world, promoting yoga as an art of living.
Become an authentic yoga teacher that teaches quality yoga classes from the heart to motivate and inspire students from all over the world. Students will be trained by the school’s Indian team of highly professional teachers, having each their own teaching expertise.
The focus of the course will be on yoga postures and alignments, meditation and pranayama, yoga philosophy, and so on, aiming to make this course unique and comprehensive.
The 300 hours will be divided into:
- 26 hours chanting
- 80 hours asanas practice
- 26 hours pranayama
- 26 hours guided meditation
- 15 hours silence practice
- 26 hours adjustment, alignments, methodology
- 26 hours yoga philosophy
- 26 hours yoga anatomy / yoga philosophy
- 26 hours self-study and projects
- 20 hours Karma yoga
- 5 hours examination and feedback
Course syllabus
Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)
The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.
- 1. Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
- 2. Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
- 3. Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (Mantra on lord shiva)
- 4. Om sahana vavatu (Mantra from Upanishad)
- 5. Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara (Guru stotram)
- 6. Yogena Cittasya (Sloka on sage Patanjali)
- 7. Vakratunda mahakaya mantra
- 8. Hare Rama, Hare Krishna (Maha mantra)
Yoga postures (asana)
Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility and discipline.
- Hatha yoga postures - Alignment, assist, and adjustment
- Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
- Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
- Bharadvajasana
- Lolasana - swinging pose
- Kukkutasana - rooster pose
- Sarpasana - snake pose
- Shalabhasana - locust pose
- Dhanurasana - bow pose
- Paschimottanasana - seated forward bend
- Janu sirshasana - head to knee pose
- Parivirta janu sirshasana - revolving head to knee pose
- Sarvangasana - shoulder stand
- Padam sarvangasana - shoulder stand lotus pose
- Sirshasana - Headstand
- Natarajasana - lord shiva’s pose
- Utthita hasta padangusthasana
- Naukasana - Boat pose
- Vatayanasana - horse face pose
- Mayurasana - peacock pose
- Koormasana - tortoise pose
- Chakrasana - wheel pose
- Hanumanasana - monkey pose
- Agnistambhasana - fire log pose
- Brahmacharyasana -celibate’s pose
- Astavakrasana - eight-twists pose
- Ek pada sirasana - one foot to head pose
- Chaturanga Dandasana
- Pincha Mayurasana - Feathered Peacock Pose
- Eka Pada Koundinyasana - sage koundinyasana
- Handstand - Adho Mukha Vrksasana
- Ardha Pincha Mayurasana - dolphin pose
- Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana - dolphin plank pose
- Bakasana - crow pose
- Ek pada bakasana - one leg crow
- Utthan Pristhasana - lizard pose
- Pashasana - Noose Pose
- Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana - sundial or compass pose
- Titibasana-fire fly pose
- Parshva bakasana - side crow
- Sitting postures
- Dandasana- Staff pose
- Paschimottanasana A to C Intense West - Stretch or sitting forward bend
- Vinyasa (Vinyasa to jump back)
- Purvottanasana - Intense east stretch
- Ardha baddha Padma paschimottanasana - Half bound lotus forward bend
- Tiriang mukhaipada paschimottanasana - reverse the leg direction of one leg intense east stretch
- Janu sirsasana A to C Head to knee pose
- Marichyasana A-D
- Navasana - Boat posture
- Bhujapidasana - Shoulder pressure posture
- Kurmasana - Tortoise posture
- Supta kurmasana - Sleeping tortoise
- Garbha pindasana - Embryo posture
- Kukkutasana - Rooster posture
- Baddha konasana A to B - Bound angle posture
- Upavista konasana A to B - Seated angle posture
- Supta konasana A to B - Lying down angle posture
- Supta padangustasana - Reclining big toe posture
- Ubhaya padangusthasana - Both big toes postures
- Urdhva mukha paschimottasana - Upward facing full forward bend
- Setu bandhasana - Bridge
- Urdhva dhanurasana - Upward bow posture
- Paschimottanasana - Full forward bend
- Salamba sarvangasana - Shoulder- stand
- Halasana - Plow
- Karnapidasana - Ear pressure posture
- Urdhva padmasana - Upward lotus
- Pindasana - Embryo posture
- Matsyasana - Fish posture
- Uttana Padasana - Extended leg posture
- Sirsasana - Headstand
- Yoga mudra - Sealed yoga posture
- Padmasana - Lotus
- Uttpluthi - uprooting
- Savasana - Corpse posture
- And much more
Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Introduction to paranayama
- The pranic bodya (Annamaya kosha, Manomaya kosha, Pranamaya Kosha, Vijnanamaya Kosha, Anandamaya Kosha)
- Natural breathing
- Abdominal breathing
- Thoracic breathing
- Clavicular breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Nadi shodhana pranayama
- Sheetali pranayama
- Sheetkari pranayama
- Bhramari pranayama
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Bhastika pranayama
- Kapalbhati pranayama
- Moorchha pranayama
- Surya Bheda pranayama
- Chandra bhedana pranayama
- Swana pranayama
Ayurveda
Understand the principals of this ancient sister science of yoga and the three Doshas. Explore Ayurveda healing techniques including diet, meditation, lifestyle, and exercise. What topics you will cover in more detail:
- What is Ayurveda
- Principles of Ayurveda
- Aspect of health
- What are Doshas and how to identify nature (vata, pitta,kapha)
- What are Agnies (fires)
- What are 7 Dhatus (tissues)
- What are the 3 major Malas (waste materials)
Ayurvedic routine
- Dincharya
- Ratricharya
Food of Hatha yogis and types of food
- Satvik
- Rajsic
- Tamsic
- Eight factors of food (on which the quality of food depends)
- Best detoxifires for the body and mind
- Best foods for mind / intellect / memory
- Home remedy to fight corona or to boost the immunity
Therapy
- Alternative therapy: In alternative therapy, you will learn how to selfheal with different types of technique
- Mudra therapy
- Water therapy (different types of baths)
- Mud therapy
Sujoj acupressure therapy
- By seeds
- Magnates
- Colour
- Massage therapy
- Knowledge of important major Marma points
Mudra (yoga gestures)
The practice of mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures affects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.
- Introduction to mudras
- Jnana and Chin mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Hridaya mudra
- Khechari mudra
- Nasikagra mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
Bandhas (energy lock)
The practice of Bandhas expands the lung capacity and breathing capabilities during yoga. It also strengthens the entire body from the inside out.
- Introduction to bandha
- Jalandhara bandha
- Moola bandha
- Uddiyana bandha
- Maha bandha
Meditation (Dhyana)
Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional tranquillity with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).
- Breathing awareness
- Om meditation
- Mantra meditation
- Dynamic meditation
- No mind and no body meditation
- Ajapa japa meditation
- Antar nouna
- Trataka
- Silence practice
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Full body relaxation
Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)
Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during the physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels. Yoga cleansing takes place every Friday and Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Jalaneti Satkarma
- Rubber neti
- Agnisar Kriya
- Nauli Kriya
- Kapalbhati cleansing
Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and is the key to earning yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice. The Patanjali yoga sutras include: Chapter 1 - Samadhi pada, and Chapter 2 - Sadhana Pada.
Teaching practice (Adhyapanam)
Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instructions
Teaching methodology
A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. Students learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience.
- Positive and conscious communication between teacher and students
- Friendship and trust between teacher and students
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
- Use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step-by-step class structure planning
Yoga therapy
Incorporating therapeutic yoga practices helps to address various physical, mental, and emotional disorders. Students will learn techniques for combatting these issues through yoga.
- Shathkarma
- Therapeutical effects of shathkarma
- Tridosha (explanation of Tridosha)
- Food habits as per Tridosha
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Respiratory diseases, diseases related to respiration
- Yog Nidra
- Pranayama and its effects
- Eyes diseases
- Heart diseases
- Heart opening session
Yoga anatomy
- Effects of pranayama on the respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Effects of yoga practice and Nauli on digestive system
- Skeletal system in advance postures
- Muscular system during the yoga pose
- Nadis, the energy channel
- Prana and the nervous system
- Kundalini Shakti
- Chakra
- Panchakosha
- Yoga Nidra
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Full body relaxation
- Assessments are based on
- Written-test
- Oral test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Instructors
Nitin Chotwani
A dedicated and dynamic teacher, Dr. Nitin is specialized in Hatha yoga, an E-RYT 500 and YACEP. He has been teaching for four years and practicing yoga for the last 10 years. His passion for yoga began at a young age and he has spent several years focusing on the health and wellness benefits of yoga. He pays particular attention to the needs of every student throughout each class and gives an in-depth and clear understanding of different asanas and their benefits. He leaves all his students with new and deep knowledge and understanding of Hatha yoga that can benefit them and others.
Pankaj Sadana
Pankaj Sadana an E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 was born and raised in Rishikesh, near the Himalayas and Mother Ganga. Since his childhood, he has been very athletic, active, and interested in taking in new knowledge. First, he established a stable asana practice which has led him towards a deeper path. He did his master’s degree in yogic science, learned in Shivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, and also practiced in Mysore, the capital of Ashtanga yoga. He has been practicing for more than seven years and sharing his knowledge with his students.
Retreat location
This teacher training is held online. Bhakti Yogshala is located in Rishikesh, India (IST / UTC+05:30), and they will live-stream yoga classes via Zoom or WhatsApp which you can participate from the comfort of your home.
What's included
- Daily two yoga classes
- 70 contact hours
- 230 non-contact hours by videos, study books, and self-study for six hours
- 6 hours of classes daily - pranayama, meditation, and philosophy
- Alignment, philosophy, meditation, and pranayama classes
- Certificate of completion
What's not included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Yoga mats
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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