28 Days 200-Hour Ancient Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India

Facilities

Certifications

Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

If you are looking for a family-like school that shares ancient teachings and are running away from the big and industrialized schools, Hari Om Yoga Vidya School is the place for your yoga teacher training. After this course completion, you will expand your knowledge and will be able to attain a 200-hour registered yoga teacher from Yoga Alliance. You are most welcome to join in this course and have a life-changing experience. They will honor your presence.

This 200-hour yoga teacher training course is a multi-style yoga teacher training course that follows an approved syllabus by Yoga Alliance. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School offers both: traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga along with yoga philosophy, meditation, pranayama, yoga anatomy, and physiology.

Arrival and departure dates

Students should arrive on the second day of the month because the training start on the third day in the morning and that night is included. The course is from 3rd till 27th but the 27th afternoon is the final ceremony so students can check out on 28th, that night is also included in the package.

200-hour yoga teacher training course syllabus overview

• Recitation of sacred sound (mantra Japa)
• Yoga postures (Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Hatha yoga)
• Breathing exercises (pranayama)
• Yoga gestures (Mudras)
• Energy lock (Bandhas)
• Meditation (Dhyana)
• Yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra)
• Yogic cleansing exercises (Shatkarma)
• Anatomy and physiology (Sharira Vigyan)
• Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
• Yoga psychology (Yoga Manovidya)
• Teaching practice (Adhyapanam)
• Teaching methodology (Sikhyana Vidhiyan)

Week one

• Pawanumuktasana group one
• Pawanumuktasana group two
• Pawanumuktasana group three
• Sukhasana - Shavasana
• Utthanasana (squat and rise pose)
• Palming
• Head to knee pose (Janu Sirsasana)

Week two

• Sun salutation
• Hasta Uthan asana (hard raising pose)
• Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• Teriyaki tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
• Kati Chakra Sana (waist rotating pose)
• Samkonasana (right angle pose)
• Pwikonasana (double angle pose)
• Trikonasana (triangle pose)
• Polasana (swinging standing pose)
• Saral Bhjangasana
• Druta Halasana and Paschimottansana
• Ardha Shalobhasana
• Shalabhasana
• Ek Pada Pranamasana
• Halasana
• Shastramkasana
• Marijari asana

Week three

• Moon salutation
• Ustrasana
• Supta Vajrasana
• Shashank Bhujangasana (striking cobra pose)
• Supta Vajrasana
• Sarpa asana
• Saral Dhanurasana
• Kandharasana
• Sarvangasana
• Matasyasana A and B
• Ardha Chandrasana
• Seta asana
• Pada Prasar Poschimottanasana

Week four

• Chakrasana
• Padmasana
• Makrasana
• Matsya Kridasana
• Santolanasana
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
• Sirsa Angusthiya Yogasana
• Sirsasana
• Parivritti Janu Sirshasana

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Week one

• Introduction of Ashtanga
• Sun salutation A
• Sun salutation B
• Hast
• Side angle - twist side angle
• Prararita ABSD - Parsvettan
• Uthita Hasta-Veer Bhatra second

Week two

• Pandeyna - Purvottan
• Ardhaq Badh- Janu B
• Janu c - Marichyn B
• Marichya CD-Novasna
• Pida - Supta Kurma

Week three

• Garva pid - Badha Kena ABC and introduction of Ashtanga
• Upvista A - Supta
• Supta Hasta - Ubhaya pada
• Urdu Mukha - Urdhna Dhany
• Finishing first seven poses
• Sirsasna - Balasana

Week four

• Last four poses of finishing
• All series practice
• Student teaching and practice

Yoga philosophy

• Week one: introduction to philosophy and introduction to yoga
• Week two: types of yoga, types of body, and bi-weekly examination
• Week three: types of Gunas and types of chakra
• Week four: yoga sutra (discipline, types of thoughts, obstacles in practicing yoga, eight limbs of yoga) and bi-weekly examination

Anatomy, physiology, and lesson planning

• Week 1: introduction, respiratory system (anatomy and physiology, breath improvement from poor to full, yogic breath understanding and improvement of pranayama technique through breath correction)
• Week 2: skeletal system, articular system (joints), spine and muscular system
• Week 3: anatomical alignment in asana and lesson planning
• Week 4: nervous system and anatomy and physiology recap (question and answer class)

Pranayama and meditation

• Week one: introduction to students and teacher or group discussion, introduction of meditation or meaning and things, mantra chanting with meaning and benefits or practice, ajpa meditation with meaning and benefits or practice
• Week two: sixty-one energy points discussion, OM meditation with meaning and benefits or practice, the practice of Osho dynamic meditation, and music meditation practice
• Week three: dancing meditation practice, walking meditation practice, the introduction of Tratak meditation, stages, or benefits, and practice of dot meditation
• Week four: the practice of yantra meditation and practice of candle meditation

Yoga basics

• Introduction to yoga
• Philosophy of yoga
• Science of breath
• Mastery of yoga basics

Teaching methodology

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Hari Om Yoga Vidya School, students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience. You will learn

• How to structure a yoga asana class
• How to use the breath while teaching
• Yoga asana compared to physical exercises
• Verbal cues
• Functional modifications and safety
• Guidelines for each asana (as per manual)
• Assisting inversions

Daily schedule

• 06:30 - 08:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa and alignment class
• 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:30 - 11:30 Hatha, anatomy, and alignment class
• 12:00 - 13:00 Pranayama mudra bandha class
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:30 - 15:30 Meditation, mantra chanting class
• 16:00 - 17:00 Yoga philosophy class
• 17:30 - 19:00 Traditional Hatha yoga class
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
• 20:00 - 21:00 Self-study

This schedule can be changed and will vary from week to week.

• Ganga Arati
• Jungle picnic or local sightseeing

The place is simple, clean, and homely. It is not exactly like a hotel but more like home-stay. The staffs are friendly and will go out of their way to make you comfortable. This place is in Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas and the bank of the holy river Ganges.

Surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green surroundings, Himalayan foothills, and tranquility, one can instantly get a natural feeling of sigh, contentment, and happiness. All set to take you on a spiritual and enjoyable journey to India, and cherish the yoga teacher training with an enhanced and uplifted spirit and feel compassion and love for everything life has given to you and for all that, which is surrounding you.

Hari Om Yoga Vidya School offers three delicious vegetarian meals per day. Vegetables are collated from local farmers of the Himalayas. As you know, vegetarian food and fresh fruits are a balanced diet for yoga practice. You can have tea during your breakfast. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School strives to provide you clean, testy, and sattvic food which will nourish your body as well as the mind. If you are vegan, allergic to gluten, or have a special requirement, let them know and they will have everything prepared for you.

Along with the course, you also can enjoy extracurricular activities for an additional cost like buying from local stores, rock climbing, white water rafting, bungee jumping, Ayurveda consultancy, massage, visit the local ashrams to learn more about the Rishikesh spiritual community, meet many yoga masters, or participate in any other activities.

• 4 weeks of intense practice
• Ancient teachings following the Himalayan tradition
• Cultural program
• Cooking classes
• Local excursions
• 27 nights accommodation
• 3 daily delicious vegetarian meals and herbal tea
• Airport pick up (Dehradun)
• Personalized small class of fewer than 15 students
• 200-hour Yoga Alliance certificate eligibility
• Study materials
• Become stronger mentally and improve your inner peace

• Additional activities
• Additional transportation
• Airfare
• Indian visa expenses
• Personal expenses
• Drop off from the school to the airport

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 18% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 5 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.