21 Day 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Emotional Blockage and Ayurveda in Rishikesh

Facilities

Gyan Yog Breath provides an excellent 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with the aim of teaching ancient traditional yoga with detoxification techniques to their students. Even if you are entirely new to yoga or a specialist searching to expand your practice, this teacher training course will give you immense confidence and inspiration to become a joyful and knowledgeable yoga teacher and individual.

Explore the divine intricacies of yoga in its many forms through this inspiring and life-changing program.

This 200-hour transformational yoga teacher training course covers all areas of yoga including yoga asanas, alignment, Hatha (main style), Ashtanga Vinyasa, alignment, mantra chanting, Shatkarma, yogic philosophy, Vedic scriptures, yogic anatomy, group discussions, Beach Yoga, Karma Yoga, and extra modules like Transformational Breathing, Ayurveda, and Emotional Blockage Treatment.

During your stay, you will benefit from nutritious and energizing meals and cherish unforgettable moments. Gyan Yog Breath encourages uniqueness, self-love and acceptance. The life-changing 200-hour teacher training helps you to gain everything you look for: peace, joy, clarity, and professional expertise.

You will experience the magical birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh, in combination with enriching wisdom and secret tips on how to become a radiating yoga teacher. Gyan Yog Breath focuses on personal attention, small groups, individual feedback ,and highly-qualified teaching staff. All teachers, gurus, or masters of yoga here hold PhD or master degrees and some have been teaching all over the world (China, Germany, France, Switzerland, USA, and Brazil).

The entire team is reachable 24/7 to make sure you feel safe, happy, and understood. At the info round, the evening before course starts, you will be given all necessities like a new yoga mat, two-course books, cleansing materials, one mala, t-shirt, and Rudraksh Mala.

All yoga levels are welcome from beginner to advanced. As one of the oldest and most experienced yoga schools in Rishikesh, Gyan Yog Breath has established an excellent course curriculum and knows the importance of building an accessible bridge between East and West.

This course is created for individuals with aspirations of becoming yoga teachers but is appropriate for any individual wishing to further expand their yoga practice. Cultivate happiness, self-love, and positivity in a yoga program deeply devoted to spiritual growth and understanding. You will leave the program with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to become the yoga teacher of your dreams.

Every teacher and staff member is passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for you. Gyan Yog Breath provides a spiritual environment for knowledge seekers to grow and nourish their souls. It’s a community built on love, enthusiasm, and a profound belief in the transformative powers of yoga.

Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum and Syllabus

Hatha Yoga Asana

Yogic postures comprise four hours of the daily schedule. You will be introduced to the various asanas in a systematic manner with a progressively increasing level of difficulty. Once the basics are mastered, asana flows, adjustments and subtle aspects of breath and awareness will be brought into focus. During the training you will:

• Build up a huge knowledge of postures
• Increase your strength and flexibility
• Learn all main asana names in Sanskrit and English
• Become confident in teaching postures
• Learn some more advanced postures

Adjustment

You will learn how to adjust asanas and understand how adjustment can deepen your practice. You will cover their benefits, modifications and cautions. We use different props such as bolsters, belts, pillows and blocks to maximize the effect.

Pranayama (breathing techniques)

You will learn techniques to work with vital energy centers in the body with the goal of becoming proficient enough to teach these skills to your students.

Shatkarma (cleansing techniques)

Yogic cleansing practices will be integrated into the daily morning schedule and will work in conjunction with the asana practices.

Meditation

You will cover a range of meditation techniques that will help build concentration and focus in your daily practice. Techniques include Om chanting, chakra and power of transformation meditation.

Mantras (chanting)

A range of mantras will be taught including the Gayatri Mantra and many more. Find your inner harmony in these sessions.

Anatomy

• Introduction to anatomy
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Digestive system

Besides the body systems of the human body, you will gain practical and theoretical knowledge of:

• Which muscles contract in a certain posture
• Which muscles relax or counter-act in a certain posture
• How does a posture affect the muscular system
• How does a posture increase flexibility
• Which muscles are affected in which posture

Yoga Philosophy

This class will focus on introducing you to the basic philosophy, concepts and history of yoga. It will cover the various traditional philosophies and viewpoints, insights from modern research and ways in which the essence of this holistic life-view can be integrated into a modern lifestyle. During your 200-hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:

• Yoga Sutras: parts of the Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra
• 8 limbs of Ashtanga yoga
• How to overcome Panch-klesha: the five causes of pain and miseries
• The philosophy behind Raj yoga and Hatha yoga
• Parts of the Bhagavad Gita

Teaching Methodology

This class will give you the necessary building blocks to devise your own yoga class. Learn how to motivate your students by teaching inclusively to the range of abilities that you may be faced with.

Yoga teaching practice

Teaching practice is the last practical part of the course. You will:

• Practice teaching as lead teachers
• Receiving / giving feedback
• Prepare your own class
• Teach your own class
• Adjust your students correctly

Emotional blockage treatment

Emotional blockage treatment is a sacred healing therapy that aims to implement emotional freedom, peace and detoxification. Through pressing certain points in your body, accumulated energy blockages are removed and the energy can flow at its maximum again. Accumulated energy blockages result in depression, anxiety and various physical and mental diseases.

This module will help you to free yourself from past pain and repetitive negative thoughts. You will also learn how to give this treatment to others. Gyan Yog Breath believes that a clear mind and a healthy body are the foundation of a happy and peaceful life.

Ashtanga Vinyasa

You will learn the primary Ashtanga sequence, sun salutation variations, jumps, counter-poses and benefits.

Ayurveda

The Ayurveda classes cover the Introduction to Ayurveda, Doshas, Gunas, dietary recommendations, health according to Ayurveda, and personal consultation.

Weekly schedule

Week 1

• 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma
• 07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama
• 08:00 - 09:30 Hatha yoga class
• 09:30 - 10:00 Brunch
• 11:00 - 12:00 Anatomy class
• 12:00 - 13:00 Ayurveda
• 13:00 - 14:00 Fruit snack
• 14:00 - 15:00 Karma yoga
• 16:00 - 17:30 Hatha asana class
• 18:00 - 19:30 Emotional blockage treatment
• 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
• 22:00 Lights off

Week 2

• 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma
• 07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama
• 08:00 - 09:30 Hatha yoga class
• 09:30 - 10:00 Brunch
• 11:00 - 12:00 Alignment
• 12:00 - 13:00 Philosophy class
• 13:00 - 14:00 Fruit Snack
• 14:00 - 15:00 Karma yoga
• 16:00 - 17:30 Hatha asana class
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
• 19:00 - 20:30 Dinner
• 22:00 - Lights off

Week 3

• 06:00- 07:00 Shatkarma
• 07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama
• 08:00 - 09:30 Ashtanga yoga class
• 09:30 - 10:00 Brunch
• 11:00 - 12:00 Teaching methodology / preparation
• 12:00 - 13:00 Philosophy class
• 13:00 - 14:00 Fruit snack
• 14:00 - 16:00 Break and study time
• 16:00 - 17:30 Teaching practice
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
• 19:00 - 20:30 Dinner
• 22:00 - Lights off

Social work project with Slum Children (Create a fun Workshop and teach the kids yoga)

Gyan Yog Breath has a partnership with Pankh - the Creativity School, a school for slum children in Rishikesh. The school provides free education to the children. The Yoga Teacher Training students get to create fun yoga workshops for the kids and teach them the secrets of yoga as part of their training program.

Learning yoga in Rishikesh means learning yoga from its beginnings. At Gyan Yog Breath, you will meet yoga masters who surrender their lives completely to the path of yoga. They practise and know yoga for many lives already and see it as their purpose to spread its power and uniqueness.

Rishikesh is also known as the World Capital of Yoga. As the source and birth city of yoga, Rishikesh is a magical and holy place that has been somehow attracting people from all over the world for many years already. You can be sure that you will meet like-minded people here and make friendships that will last forever.

The city is divided into two parts by the Ganges River and surrounded by the Himalayan mountains - beautiful scenery. All over Rishikesh, you can find local markets, unique shops and breath-taking views of the holy River and nature.

Rishikesh is 7 hours away from Delhi (by bus) and 40 minutes away from Dehradun Airport (by taxi).

The Ashram is located directly at the Ganges River and National Park at Visthapit Residency which is a few kilometres away from the busy and noisy main market (bazaar). While listening to the birds and nature sounds, you have the opportunity to commit to a true journey within. Enjoy the sunset evening walks along the River and maybe you will be able to spot an elephant as well!

The area is completely safe and people are very friendly. From the ashram, you can walk to the main road and catch a Tuk-Tuk to get to the city centre. It’s only a 15-minute ride. There are lots of shops, ATMs, cafés and restaurants. Every Sunday, Gyan Yog Breath offers a weekend excursion so you get to explore the surroundings as well.

People from different countries, from all around the world, visit this divine city to enjoy nature and learn yoga and other forms of spirituality. The Center is surrounded by beautiful scenery and green surroundings, rushing and flowing rivers, and tranquil nature. These views have the power to purify and heal your soul completely.

Nearby places

• Dehradun, 35 kilometres
• Delhi, 250 kilometres
• Haridwar, 30 kilometres

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The team of chefs, helpers and staff is very passionate about cooking and love to create delicious meals that nourish body, mind and soul. To the best of their abilities, they have taken extra care using natural, non-toxic ingredients to ensure that daily freshly cooked food is offered. Gyan Yog Breath uses Ayurvedic herbs for easy digestion and avoids too many spices. There will be a variety of veggies, fruits, grains, dhals, soups, chutney and salads.

Two vegetarian or vegan sattvic meals (+ 1 Fruit Meal) will be provided during your complete stay at the ashram from Monday to Saturday. Meals will also be provided without any additional charges on Sunday, with prior notice.

Meat, eggs and fish are not allowed at the ashram. All meals are prepared with much care and love.

Menu

• Brunch: fruits, sprouts, Indian breakfast, Dalia, poha, tea, veggies and sides
• Midday Fruit Snack and Tea: seasonal fruits like banana, papaya, pineapple, mango, apples or pears
• Dinner: chapati, dal, vegetables, rice, salad, chutney, soups

During your free time, you can visit temples, go shopping, experience Ganges sunset walks, or explore the natural treasures at the nearby area including caves, river beaches and waterfalls. The ashram has badminton equipment as well.

Gardening

• At the Gyan Yog Breath Ashram, you can participate at gardening: re-plant plants, water them, take care, and learn about growing aloe vera, corn, and more.

Reiki

If you are seeking alternative therapies to heal, increase relaxation, or learn more about yourself, Gyan Yog Breath has a variety of spiritual treatments available such as Reiki.

Movie nights

When you’re in the mood to watch a movie (Bollywood or any other), you are welcome to join the Saturday-movie nights. At Gyan Yog Breath, they play nice movies and sometimes also yoga documentaries.

Shopping

A really fun part about Rishikesh is having many shops, stalls, and stores. If you have time on Sundays, go wander around to the Laxman Jhula Area for a bit and see what you can find. There are lots of fun clothing to buy like pants, shirts, shawls, and scarves. Some other items that are available in the nearby markets include candles, yoga gear, natural or Ayurvedic beauty and personal care products, religious items, healthy food, snacks, and much more.

Excursions

There are lots of activities available in Rishikesh like rafting, safari, trekking, or visits to spiritual sites / temples nearby. You can plan some fun stuff during your holidays (Sundays). During the training, there will be one included excursion.

Gyan Yog Breath Ashram has its own little Ayurvedic Spa Hut, where you can enjoy a variety of Ayurvedic massages, treatments like Shirodhara and traditional marma therapy.

Use your breaks or Sundays to relax, release stiffness, and feel rejuvenated.

• 2 daily vegetarian or vegan meals
• Morning tea (herbal tea)
• Unlimited Fresh Fruits all day long
• Filtered drinking hot and cold water
• 20 nights accommodation
• 200 Hour teacher training course syllabus
• 2 free books (Hatha asana, pranayama, Mudra and Bhanda, and four chapters on freedom)
• 1 teaching guide booklet
• 1 yoga mat
• Neti pot and Sutra Neti
• Gyan Yog Breath cotton t-shirt
• Certificate of completion
• Complimentary pick-up from Dehradun Airport to the ashram
• Daily meditation
• Yoga philosophy classes
• Daily pranayama classes
• Daily yoga classes
• Notebook and pen
• Belts, pillows, block can be accessed at any time during course
• Wi-Fi at the reception area
• Books to read at the library
• Movie nights
• Individual guidance
• International communication (English, German, French, and Hindi)
• A farewell gift

• Airfare
• Visa
• Personal expenses
• Extra days of accommodation
• Weekend excursions
• taxi or tuktuk rides to the market during your free time

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.