This course is tailored to meet the needs of beginners and intermediate yogis who want to pass on their passion for yoga to others, or simply enhance their practice to a whole new level and deepen their knowledge on the subject. You will be immersed and living the yogic lifestyle for 28 days and experience the real Indian yogic culture first hand. This course is also a big opportunity for personal growth for you’ll be developing self-discipline, self-control, stamina, endurance, and resilience, and learn spiritual and physical purification techniques, along with learning a new set of skills that will help you if you choose the yoga teaching profession. Big attention is given to yoga teaching techniques and principles, as well as to the correct alignment of asanas, and you’ll learn not only how to prepare and conduct a class from beginning to end, but also how to demonstrate, adjust and help your future students to reach their maximum potential and get the most benefit from the asanas performed. Your level of fitness will improve significantly, and you will feel your body and mind much more strong, more flexible, and balanced, and overall wellness because of the intense daily practices.
This 200 hours fusion yoga teacher training course includes meditation, mantra chanting, shatkriya, Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, anatomy, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and group discussion class, together with the practice of various different levels of asanas with their benefits. During your stay with Buddha Yog Peeth, you will experience a life-changing opportunity which will give you one of the most memorable moments in your life and this holy journey will lead your path towards enlightenment and becoming a great teacher.
During the opening (welcoming) ceremony you will be provided with a complete yoga kit which includes a yoga mat, books for study, notebook, water bottle, neti-pot, rubber neti, school t-shirt, and Rudraksha mala. Buddha Yog Peeth has made their 200 hours yoga teacher training course in such a unique way so it is suitable for all the different levels of students as it includes yoga for beginners, primary series, intermediate series, and advanced level.
Every single student in class will get personal attention from the individual teachers as all the yoga gurus are highly qualified, experienced holders and well-known names in India. Some of the yoga teachers used to teach yoga in many famous destinations such as Seychelles (Desroches Island), Sofitel the Palm Dubai resorts and spa and Zaya Nurai Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Program
This 200 hours yoga teacher training course is for those who would like to deepen their practice, for new learners and for beginners. This program meets the standards of Yoga Alliance. It is for those who would like to deepen their knowledge and practice in different aspects of yoga, anatomy, Ayurvedic therapies, and yogic life. During the course, you will assimilate not only the main subject of yoga, but also learn the principles of yoga philosophy which will put you on the right path.
You will expand into the world of yoga, develop spiritually and physically and improve your knowledge, professional skills, and the ability to teach yoga in your specific way. You will have special classes to understand the nuances of class teachings based on yogic principles and discussions on philosophical topics that will help streamline the approach and experiences of yogic practices in the class.
Apart from teaching the technical aspects of class teaching, very interactive and vibrant discussions on various aspects of the yogic lifestyle and ethics of yoga teachers will be encouraged. There will be sessions of talk and interactive discussions on different aspects of class teaching and presentation.
The dedicated and experienced panel of yoga teachers and gurus, at Buddha Yog Peeth, have immense knowledge of Vinyasa yoga flows, Vinyasa yoga poses, different kinds of yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga, meditation and much more, following a unique way of making seekers learn, providing full attention to the needs of people personally as well as professionally. The staff is highly cooperative and ensures to make your stay is as convenient as possible.
Meditation
You start your day with morning mantra chanting followed by shat-kriya and finished with meditation.
- 1. Mantra chanting meditation
- 2. Breathing meditation
- 3. Bhajan/kirtan
- 4. Trataka (candle meditation)
- 5. Silence practise meditation
Pranayama
Pranayama is generally defined as breath control. Although this interpretation may seem correct in view of the practices involved, it does not convey the full meaning of the term. The word pranayama is comprised of two roots: ‘prana’ plus ‘ayama’. Prana means vital energy or life force.
First week (study)
1. Introduction of pranayama
2. Benefits of pranayama
3. Explain the pranic body
4. Prana and lifestyle
5. Breath, health, and pranayama
6. Pranayama and the spiritual aspirants
Second week (practical and theory)
1. Nadishodhana pranayama
2. Sheetali pranayama
3. Sheetkari pranayama
4. Bramari pranayama
5. Ujjayi pranayama
6. Bhastrika pranayama
7. Kapalbhati pranayama
8. Surya Bheda pranayama
Third week (mudra)
1. Jnana mudra
2. Chin mudra
3. Yoni mudra
4. Bhairava mudra
5. Hridya mudra
6. Shambhavi mudra
7. Khechari mudra
8. Kaki mudra
9. Bhoochari mudra
10. Akashi mudra
Fourth week (Bandha - energy lock)
First definition of the bandha is restraining or locking the muscle on a physical level.
1. Preparation for Bandha
2. Benefits of Bandha
3. Mula Bandha
4. Jalandhara Bandha
5. Uddiyana Bandha
Mantra chanting
1. Om chanting
2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
3. Gayatri Mantra
4. Guru Vandana (prayer to Guru)
5. Prayer before class and meal
Shatkarma (the six purification methods in Hatha yoga
Shatkarma is the Sanskrit term for one of the six yogic purification techniques (kriyas) as outlined in the "Hatha Yoga Pradipika." The purpose of these cleansing techniques is to keep the body strong, clean and healthy. They are said to remove toxins and anything blocking the flow of prana in the body.
Practicing shatkarmas internally purifies the body, which makes pranayama and meditation practice easier by preparing the body to perform these practices without distraction, discomfort or fatigue. This is a traditional yogic cleansing technique which is very effective and good to remove many illnesses and open body blockages.
1. Agni Saar
2. Jal Neti
3. Ruber Neti
4. Sutra Neti
Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present. It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow.
Hatha yoga
Rejuvenate your mind and soul with the Indian traditional yoga style called "Hatha" which will lift your body stamina and strength. This is the most popular and beneficial yoga style.
1. Joints moments
2. Surya namaskara (sun salutation) and Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)
3. Yoga Mudrasana
4. Matsyasana
5. Gupta Padmasana
6. Baddha Padmasana
7. Lolasana
8. Kukkutasana
9. Garbhasana
Backward bending asanas first and second week
1. Saral Bhujangasana (easy cobra pose)
2. Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
3. TiryakacBhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)
4. Sarpasana (snake pose)
5. ArdhacShalabhasana (half locust pose)
6. Shalabhasana (Locust pose)
7. SaralcDhanurasana (easy bow pose)
8. Kandharasana (shoulder pose)
9. Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)
10. Setu asana (bridge pose)
11. Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)
Forward bending asanas third and fourth week
1. Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
2. GatyatmakPaschimottanasasna (dynamic back stretch pose)
3. Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana (legs spread back stretch pose)
4. Janu Sirshasana (head to knee pose)
5. Ardha Padma paschimottanasana (half lotus back stretching pose)
6. Hasta Pada Angushthasana (finger to toe stretch)
7. Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
8. Sirsha Angustha yogasana (head to toe pose)
9. Utthitajanusirshasana (standing head between knees pose)
Spinal twisting and advance asanas third and fourth week
1. Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
2. Parivritti Janu Sirsasana (spiralled head to knee pose)
3. Poornabhujangasana (full cobra pose)
4. Kurmasana (tortoise pose)
5. Poornashalabhasana (full locust pose)
6. Poorna Dhanurasana (full bow pose)
7. Dhanu-rakarshan-asana (archer’s posed)
8. Chakrasana (wheel pose)
9. Hanumanasana (leg splitting pose)
10. Poornamatsyendrasana (full spinal twist pose)
11. Mayurasana (peacock pose)
12. Padma mayurasana (Lotus or bound peacock pose)
13. Gorakshasana (Yogi Gorakhnath’s pose)
14. Astavakrasana (eight-twists pose)
15. Vrischikasana (scorpion pose)
16. Inverted pose, balancing pose and core pose.
Teaching methodology and adjustment
During the class, you will learn how to do a perfect posture. You will also learn Ayurveda therapy, injuries, and rest and integrate your daily practice, basic knowledge of foot reflex, warming up, alignment, and core posture. The teaching methodology is one the most important part of the course as the students will learn the following:
1. How to conduct a class
2. Classroom management
3. How to get in and come out from the posture
4. How to assist and help while teaching the class
5. Which kind of words you should be used as a yoga teacher
6. What makes you different from other teachers in terms of teaching
7. Which kind of asanas you should recommend with different health issues
8. How to use belts, bolster, bricks, and chair during the class adjustment
Yoga philosophy
Attend a theoretical class and lecture about the history of yoga and the importance of yoga in your life and its origin in India. You can ask their questions and deepen your knowledge about the existence of yoga.
First week
1. Introduction of yoga
2. Yoga Pantanjali sutra
3. 5 basic element
4. Injuries and rest
5. Integrating your daily practice
6. Principle of yoga
Second week
1. 8 limbs of yoga
2. Yoga therapy
3. Yoga for stress, migraine, and insomnia
4. Yoga for hypertension
5. Yoga for heart problem, blood pressure, and diabetic
Third week
1. Three Dosha
2. The Nadi and kundlani
3. Basic knowledge of Chakra and Ayurveda
Fourth week
1. Yogic diet
2. Difference between Satvic and Tamsic food
3. Group discussion
4. Clear doubt
Yoga anatomy
Yoga is considered to be a perfect medium to know oneself and inner power. Anatomy classes expose the internal working of the body, bones, inner systems, and respiration that affects asanas and the flow. The basic structure and function of the organs and system are very important for the practitioners so that their work as a yoga teacher can be enhanced. Knowing the different types of joints and their range of motion helps the students to be safe from injuries and also keep safe their students after they start teaching as a teacher.
1. Types of bones
2. Circulatory system
3. Types of heart block
4. Skeletal system
Ashtanga Vinyasa
An intensive and integral part of yoga, Ashtanga yoga style requires deep commitment and self-practice to achieve the goal. The retreat's yoga instructors are the best Ashtanga yoga teachers around Rishikesh, India.
Standing pose
1. Hasta Padangusthasana and Pada Hastasana
2. Utthita Tri Konasana
3. Parivrtta Tri Konasana
4. Utthitan Parsva Konasana
5. Parivrtta Parsva Konasana
6. Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, and D
7. Utthita Parsvottanasana
8. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
9. Utthita Parsvasahita
10. Utthita Eka Padasana
11. Ardhabaddha Padmottanasana
12. Utkastasana
13. Virabhadrasana A, B, and C
14. Primary asanas
15. Paschimottanasana A, B, and C
16. Purvottanasana
17. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
18. Tirieng Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
19. Janu Sirsasana A, B, and C
20. Marichyasana A, B, and D
21. Navasana
22. Lolasana
23. BhujaPidasana
24. Kurmasana
25. GarbhaPindasana
26. Kukkutasana
27. BaddhaKonasana A and B
28. Konasana A and B
Intermediate asanas (third and fourth week)
1. Salabhasana A and B
2. Dhanurasana
3. Ustrasana
4. Kapotasana A and B
5. Supta Vajrasana
6. Bakasana A
7. Bakasana B Jump
8. Ardha Matsyendrasana
9. Yoga Nidrasana
10. Tittibhasana
11. Picha Mayurasana
12. Vatayanasana
13. Gomukhasana A and B
14. Hasta Sirsasana (head stand)
Advanced A (optional)
1. Kasyapasana
2. Bhairavasana
3. Urdhva Kukkatasana A
4. Galavasana
5. Eka Pada Viparita Dandasna
6. Viprita Salabhasana
7. Gandha Bherundasana
8. Hanumanasana
9. Natrajasana
10. Raja Kapotasana
Teaching methodology and adjustment
During this class, you will learn how to get in and come out from the position with the right body alignment. You will also learn the basic knowledge of Ayurveda, foot reflexology and how to build your confidence level in teaching. You will also learn about integrating your daily practice, basic knowledge of foot reflex, warming up, alignment, and core posture. The teaching methodology is one the most important part of the course as students will learn the following:
1. How to conduct a class
2. Classroom management
3. How to get in and come out from the posture
4. How to assist and help while teaching the class
5. What kind of words you should be used as a yoga teacher
6. What makes you different from other teachers in terms of teaching
7. Which kind of asanas you should recommend with a different health issue
8. How to use belts, bolster, bricks and chair during the class adjustment
Daily Schedule
- 05:00 Wake up
- 05:30 Morning tea
- 06:00 Pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, and shat-karma
- 07:30 Indian Traditional Hatha yoga
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:00 Yoga Philosophy
- 11:15 Teaching methodology, adjustment, and alignment
- 12:15 Lunch
- 14:15 Anatomy
- 16:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
- 17:20 Mantra chanting & Iyengar style
- 19:00 Dinner
