59 Day 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
India Yoga Teacher Training
Are you ready to dive and be on the final stage with 500-hour YTT in Rishikesh where you can gain all possible acumen and learn about yoga? Want to enroll in one of the best yoga schools in India that is Buddha Yogpeeth? Are you prepared to create a strong and disciplined base for your future practice and teaching? Want to learn from the best yoga gurus in their ashram who will help and support you in every step in each possible way and become professional practitioners as well as teachers? If yes, you are at the right platform and their ashram has the right blend of positivity, spirit, and environment needed to learn and practice the same.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practice and lectures
- Mantra chanting, pranayama, meditation
- Fire Ceremony on opening and closing
- Ayurvedic massage
- Weekend excursions and sightseeing trip
- 3 meals per day and tea
- 58 nights accommodation
- Yoga material
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Spa
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
During the course, you will be staying at the Buddha Yog Peeth facilities in Upper Tapovan, Laxmanjuhla, Rishikesh, India.
Buddha Yog Peeth has a beautiful café called Mamma Mia Inn for their students. Mamma Mai Inn café is run by a chef who has more than 20 years of experience at the international level and here you can get the best food ever.
These places are in the neighborhood, which makes Buddha Yog Peeth the perfect place to host retreats and teacher training courses in Rishikesh.
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shops
- ATM
- Healthcare
- Organic stores
- Spa and wellness
- Rafting and camping
Buddha Yog Peeth has single and double room accommodation for students and guests, all with own private bathroom.
Rooms at the Buddha Yog Peeth are well maintained and clean. Bed sheets, pillows, bath towels, toilet paper, blanket, and welcome amenities upon arrival are included. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant area as well as free filtered water, and laundry service is provided on request.
Program
There is no mandate to be a professional to enroll for their 500-hour yoga teacher training. Irrespective of whether you just started learning and practicing yoga or have done it many times earlier, the 500-hour course is suitable for everyone. Anyone could go for the same and they can assure that once the course is completed, you will be an expert.
About the course
Feel absolutely free and let go of all your concerns and worries away, join their love-filled, calm, and blessed environment in their ashram and feel the inner magic and strength in you all by yourself.
Take some time, to learn the dominant styles at both beginner and advanced levels in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga yoga, and simply get to understand what self-discovery and realization mean and how they could impact a person from different aspects.
At Buddha Yogpeeth, they are all about letting students learn and grab as much as they can from the yogis in terms of their living, ancient knowledge, forms of yoga, techniques to apply and follow, and more.
Their course is highly recommended to all levels of yoga enthusiasts, practitioners, and professionals looking for both beginners and advanced level learning and practicing.
Initially, students will be taught knowledge of yoga, laying a foundation for them in regards to basics of yogic science, asanas, the right way of practicing them, meditation, and other techniques that could fill in the purpose of life for them.
Afterwards, taking it to the next level, students will be given guidance in learning advanced forms and practices related to meditation or pranayama, yoga asanas/postures, and everything required to make them realize an immortal self and explore and all ready to share the yogic wisdom and acumen with others worldwide.
Features
Get the understanding in terms of both learning and practice of Hatha yoga postures, Ashtanga yoga, yoga philosophy, meditation, yoga anatomy, yogic lifestyle, pranayama, adjustment and alignment, teaching methodology, yoga philosophy, and more at advanced levels.
Improvise yourself from all aspects including physically, spiritually, and mentally. The curriculum is devised to meet all national and international Yoga Alliance standards in order to become an inspiring certified professional teacher of yoga.
This can help you get better at your personal practice and lend an environment needed for personal or professional growth. Develop confidence and conscience and gain tremendous yogic knowledge and wisdom. Realize the importance of a yoga-centric life and inculcate internal evolution and holistic overall well-being.
Syllabus
Ashtanga yoga postures
Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence made by K. Pattabhi Jois. They teach their students the basics of Ashtanga yoga and guide them through the complete Ashtanga yoga series in a systematic way according to the Ashtanga yoga tradition which includes:
First month
- Sun salutation A
- Sun salutation B
- Standing sequence postures
- Seated sequence postures
- Finishing sequence postures
- Mysore style/use of yoga props/teaching practice
- On 1st week - Introduction to Ashtanga yoga followed by sun salutations A and B
- On 2nd week - Standing sequence postures and use of yoga props
- On 3rd week - Seated sequence postures and finishing sequence postures
- On 4th week - Mysore style and teaching practice
Second month
- Mastering Ashtanga primary series and intermediate series postures
- The complete traditional way of practice and teaching
- Drishti
- Bandhas
- Breath
- Ashtanga is taught with Vinyasa
- On 1st week - Introduction to traditional Ashtanga yoga and Vinyasa and sun salutation A and B
- On 2nd week - Seated sequence postures and finishing sequence postures
- On 3rd week - Intermediate series postures / Mysore style/teaching methods
- On 4th week - Teaching by students/questions and answers/feedback by teacher on improvements
Hatha yoga / Vinyasa flow (asanas)
First month
1st to 3rd week
- Sun salutations
- Standing and balancing postures
- Seated postures
- Prone postures
- Supine postures
- Back-bend postures
- Inversions
4th week
- Teachings
- Doubts
Second month
1st week
- Introduction of Hatha and Vinyasa flow
- Pawanmuktasana series A
- Surya namaskar (Hatha)
- Chandra namaskar (Hatha)
- Trikonasana
- Parsvokonasana
- Privarta Trikonasana
- Privarta Parsvokanasana
- Virbhadrasana A, B, C
- Ardha chandrasana
- Chaturangadandasana
- Mathchendrasana A, B, C
- Adra Ustrasana
- Salabhasana
- Setabandasana
- Gatyatmak Paschimottasana
- Pada prasar Paschimottasana
- Saithalyasana
- Sarvangasana
- Core exercises
2nd week
- Surya namaskar A, B (Ashtanga)
- Chandra namaskar (Hatha)
- Standing
- Veerbhadrasana A, B, C
- Trikonasana
- Parsvottanasana
- Parsvokonasana
- Privirta Trikonasana
- Privirta Parsvokonasana
- Ardha chandrasana
- Utthita hasta padangusthasana
- Natrajasana
- Vriksasana
- Garudasana
- Eka pada uttanasana
- Natavarasana
- Tandavasana
- Eka padasana
- Vatayanasana
- Pada angushtasana
- Baka dhyanasana
- Eka pada baka dhyanasana
3rd week
- Eka hasta bhujasana
- Santolanasana
- Vashisthasana
- Poorna matsyendrasana
- Marichyasana C, D
- Eka pada rajakaputasana
- Raja kaputasana
- Poorna ustrasana
- Dhanurasana
- Poorna shalabhbasana
- Poorna chakrasana
- Parighasana
- Koormasana
- Upavistakonasana
- Urdvamukha paschimottasana
- Hanumanasana
- Bhoonamansana
- Laguvajarasana
- Badhakonasana
- Vishwamitrasana
- Kashyapasana
Inverted asanas
- Bhumi padamastakasana
- Vipreetakarani asana
- Sarvangasana
- Padma Sarvangasana
- Halasana
- Ardha padma halasana
- Sirshasana
- Salamba sirshasana
- Niralambasana
- Urdhwa padmasana
- Leg stretching
4th week
- Teaching
- Doubts
- Questions/answer
Meditation practices
First month
- Introduction to meditation (what is meditation)
- Body awareness meditation
- Mind awareness meditation
- Breathing awareness meditation
- Om meditation
- Mantra meditation practices
- Trataka meditation
- Dynamic meditation
- Art of self silence practice
- Yog Nidra
- Walking meditation practice
- Deep listening meditation
- Teaching practices of students
Second month
- Positive and conscious communication
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstrating, observing, assisting, and correcting
- Use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step-by-step class structure planning
- Classroom management and its discipline
- Awareness of injuries
Yoga philosophy (yoga Darshana)
Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and it is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.
- What is yoga and its history?
- Lifestyle of a yoga practitioner
- What are yoga sutras / 8 limbs of yoga?
- Introduction of Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Understanding all 4 paths of yoga
- Karma yoga
- Bhakti yoga
- Gyan yoga
- Dhayan yoga
- What is Hatha yoga?
- What are trigunas?
- What is ego?
- Freedom from unhappiness
- Realizing pure consciousness
- Assignments and activities
- Presentation on any topic to the teacher
Pranayama (breathing practices)
First month
- Introduction of pranayama
- Benefits of pranayama
- General guidelines
- Clavicular breathing
- Thoracic and diaphragmatic breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
- Kapalbhati pranayama
- Nadi - Sodhana pranayama
- Bhramari pranayama
- Surya Bhedi and Chandra Bhedi pranayama
- Sheetali and Sheetkari pranayama
Second month
- Introduction of pranayama
- Definition and importance of pranayama
- Natural breathing
- Abdominal breathing
- Thoracic breathing
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Nadi shodhana
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Bhastika pranayama
- Kapalbhati pranayama
- Surya Bheda pranayama
- Chandra bhedana pranayama
- Sheetali pranayama
- Sheetkari pranayama
- Bhramari pranayama
Yoga anatomy and physiology
First month
First week
- Meaning and importance/introduction of anatomy and physiology
- Directional terms of anatomy
- Introduction of skeleton structure and functions
- Bone anatomy and human skeleton system
- Important names of the human skeleton system
- Angular movements of the human body
- Assignment paper submission/activities/exercises
Second week
- Introduction of joints
- The function of all types of joints
- Anatomy of synovial joints (knee)
- Types of synovial joints and their functions
- Types of cartilage and connective tissues
- Pectoral girdle introduction and functions
- Pelvic girdle introduction and function
- Ankle and wrist joints
Third week
- Introduction and importance of anatomy
- Human cells, types of tissues, organs
- Digestive system in short
- Respiratory system in short
- Skeletal system in short
- Muscular system in short
Fourth week
- Presentation on any topic to the anatomy teacher
- Assignments and activities
Second month
First week
- Brief introduction of skeleton system and function
- Anatomy of shoulder and function with the important name of muscles
- Anatomy of the pelvic griddle with muscle names
- Spine anatomy and function/importance in yoga practice
- Kundalini Shakti introduction and function
- Nadis - the energy channel function and importance
- Prana introduction and importance in organ function
- Panchakosha is importance in the function of the body
Second week
- Chakra introduction and function with the endocrine system
- Nadis - the energy channel function and importance
- Prana introduction and importance in organ function
- Panchakosha's importance in the function of the body
Third week
- Respiratory system introduction/function and problems
- Circulatory system importance/function and problems
- Digestive system importance/function and problems
- Submission of assignment and revision
Fourth week
- Practical exam: Presentation given to teacher
- Written exam: Submission of assignment to teacher
Mudras (yoga gestures)
- Jnana mudra
- Chin mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Nasikagra
Yoga Bandhas (energy Lock)
- Preparation
- Uddiyana
- Jalandhar
- Mula and Maha Bandha
Yoga cleansing (Shatkarma)
- Rubber-neti
- Jalaneti
- Kunjal kriya
- Shankh prakshalan kriya
Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana
- Easy pose
- Half-lotus
- Swastikasana
- Siddha yoni asana
Teaching practice and methodology
- Demonstration
- Instructions
- Alignment
- Adjustment
Evaluations are based on
- Written test
- Asana practical test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Daily schedule
- 05:30 Bell
- 06:00 - 07:15 Mantra chant and pranayama
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha yoga
- 09:15 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 11:45 Yoga philosophy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga anatomy
- 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa
- 17:15 - 18:00 Adjustment
- 18:30 - 19:00 Meditation
- 20:00 Dinner
Instructors
Yogi Sonu Kumar
Yogi Sonu ji is a traditional Yoga teacher from Rishikesh. Yoga has been part of my life for the last 10 years and he has been teaching different styles of yoga for last more than 7 years. Expert in teaching Hatha and Iyengar yoga classes with yogic anatomy to explore new possibilities in all yogic practices. He loves to share traditional knowledge with modern concepts that connect his students deeply and combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice.
Mahesh Bhatt
Yogi Mahesh Ji, born in the Bhramin family in the northern part of the Himalayas is practicing and teaching Yoga Philosophy, Vedanta for decades and is one of the most well-known experienced philosophy masters in Rishikesh. He is well known at the International level for his teaching such as YOGAS, Yoga sciences, Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Mantra Yoga, Ayurveda, and Natural Therapy as well as his knowledge of herbs. Yogi Mahesh has done P.G. Diploma and Master's in Yogic Sciences, and due to his excellent academic performance, he was awarded a gold medal. Ph.D. in Yoga.
Retreat location
The training will take place at Buddha Yog Peeth in Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula Rishikesh, India.
The school is situated in the heart of touristic Rishikesh, 15-minute walking distance from the famous hanging bridge and Holy Ganga (holy river), yet away from all the hustle and bustle of the main street. The place is a little bit high up the mountain, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful green mountains. There is also a beautiful waterfall nearby.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a holy city and is known as the yoga capital of the world. Every early March, Rishikesh hosts the International Yoga Festival, organized by the world famous Ashram Parmarth Niketan. Rishikesh is, therefore, the perfect place to learn and study yoga.
It is surrounded by beautiful green mountains, the holy and mighty Ganges, Himalayan foothills, and tranquility, the spiritual atmosphere of this place can easily be felt. Monkeys, squirrels, dogs, and cows are everyday companions in Rishikesh just as parrots, peacocks, and other species of exotic birds.
The city of sages will lovingly receive you as it does for thousands of spiritual seekers, and so will the dedicated and committed staff.
Unique features
Activities
- Shopping
- Spa
General
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Yoga studio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Daily freshly made vegetarian meals are included in the price. The food is fully prepared hygienically with organic vegetables. The food is well known all around the world for its taste and variety.
When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need. ~Ayurvedic Proverb. Isn’t it enough just to practice yoga, do we have to regulate our food?’ wonder many.
In itself, practicing yoga is not just a healthy life but at Rishikesh YTTC, they believe that it is also a way of living, when complemented with healthy food habits, it can really create wonders. In fact, eating the right food is an essential part of living a yogic life.
- Breakfast: Alternating between porridge, bread, jam, and Cut fruits.
- Lunch: Daily Indian kitchari and salad.
- Dinner: Chapati (Roti) and Mix veg or Chapati (Roti) and lentils.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
What's included
- Daily yoga practice and lectures
- Mantra chanting, pranayama, and meditation
- Practical and theory evaluation / assessment
- Rubber Neti pot
- Fire Ceremony on opening and closing
- Ayurvedic massage
- Yoga material
- Weekend excursions and sightseeing trip
- 58 nights accommodation
- 3 meals per day and tea
- Weekly housekeeping.
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- GST
- Air conditioning
- Medical and doctor fee
- Personal expenses
- Ayurvedic Panchakarma and Treatment and Healing Sessions/ Training
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer not provided
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight from your respected destination to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), from where you can take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (DED).
Arrival by bus
From the Delhi airport, you can get a taxi to bring you to Delhi ISBT bus station. From there, you can find many government and private transportation to bring you to Rishikesh.
Arrival by train
The nearest railway station is Haridwar train station. From there, you will find many buses, taxis, and other transportation services that will bring you to Rishikesh. If you want Budda Yog Peeth to help you arrange transportation from Haridwar, kindly let them know. (Included on extra changes).
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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