28 Day 200-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow & Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

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Certification

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

Namaste,

This 200-hour Hatha and Vinyasa yoga teacher training in Rishikesh provides you the knowledge of the ancient traditional yoga teachings of the Himalayan tradition.

Hatha yoga is a fundamental base to build upon for any other type of yoga, therefore you will experience the energy of meditative asanas of Hatha yoga and the flow of Ashtanga Vinyasa in the same course. ​

As the school motto says: Yoga goes beyond postures, so the training complements asanas with a philosophical understanding and meditation to really embrace yoga as it is. The aim is that you can share the message of love developed through yoga in a class, to your family and friends, or just for you! After this experience, you will discover that the art of living is meaningful, blissful, and joyful.

How your days will look like:

• 06:30 - 08:15: Hatha yoga. Begin your day fresh with classical postures in an intimate and meditative way
• 08:30 - 09:30: Breakfast is coming! After a physical yoga class, this breakfast tastes like glory
• 10:30 -11:30: Kundalini Yoga Theory and Practical
• 12:00 -13:00: Pranayama. Breathing is fundamental in yoga. You will experience different techniques to control vital energy through breathing
• 13:00 -14:00: Delicious Indian lunch. By now your senses are very sharp. Take your time and enjoy your meal in silence
• 14:30 - 15:30: Meditation relaxation. Learn to meditate correctly to attain the highest goal of any soul (fingers crossed) and potentiate your beloved Shavasana
• 16:00 - 17:00: Philosophy. The Yoga Sutras, the Eightfold Yoga Path, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and more will complement your practice
• 17:30 - 19:00: Ashtanga Vinyasa. End your practice with the flow. Alignment, timing, and breathing are the keys
• 19:00: Enjoy your dinner, study by yourself, and rest. Bye-bye, see you tomorrow

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

Weekly breakdown

Week 1: Foundation

The first week is the most difficult of all as your mind and body experience an abrupt change. It is also the most exciting as the Yoga universe is displayed in its true form for the first time to many. This week is all about learning the basics of each discipline.

By the end of this week:

• You will discover the art of meditative asanas
• Ashtanga Vinyasa rhythm is sticking to you. You already feeling the sun salutation A and B.
• Simple breathing and relaxation techniques are becoming handy.
• You start to understand what you got yourself into!

Week 2: Feeling it

After an intense week, your body is getting used to the course. The practice will grow, and you will start to feel more confident. It will be time to realize what you have learned.

By the end of the week:

• You will experience teaching individual asanas to your classmates.
• An increase in awareness is clear as you progress in meditation.
• Sun salutations move swiftly as well as the standing series, 20 asanas have been discovered.
• You will learn about Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• You have probably slept at least once during the relaxation classes.
• Your fellow classmates and teachers will start to look strangely familiar =)

Week 3: Transformation

By now you have gone through a lot! Strong feelings emanate as you go deeper and deeper into your practice. You will continue building on what you have learned, and the course will introduce teaching techniques more formally.

By the end of the week:

• You will assist a teacher in a yoga class and learn to plan and give one by yourself.
• An increase in physical flexibility is evident and it starts to pour into your mind.
• You have already learned about 30 different asanas and standing series that have been summed up in Ashtanga.
• The eightfold path of yoga will be as familiar as counting to ten.
• Indian English accent starts to sound cosy
• You have asked the cooks when your favourite Indian dish is going to be served (at least twice).

Week 4: The final touch

By now, yoga is flowing through your veins. Week 4 is about integrating everything you have learned so far, applying it to your daily life, and being able to share it with the world.

By the end of the class:

• You will know how to plan and give a yoga class
• You and your new friend will plan a class and impart it to the group.
• You will understand how wholesome yoga really is.
• Primary, secondary series, and 40 different asanas will be part of you.
• A 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate will be in your backpack!
• You will forge everlasting friends
• You are ready to spread the message of love
• A new version of you is ready to continue the journey.

You will enjoy three different excursions on Rishikesh which may include Ganga Arti, visiting temples and enjoying the sunrise in the Himalayan view, or others.

The place is simple, clean, and homely. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School is exactly like a homestay with a spiritual atmosphere more like Yoga Ashram. 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 tranquillity, 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, 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, is surrounding you.

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Hari Om Yoga Vidya School offers three delicious vegetarian meals per day. Vegetables are collected 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 with 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 us know and we can 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, visiting the local ashrams to learn more about the Rishikesh spiritual community, meet many yoga masters, or participate in any other activities.

• Fire ceremony (Hawan) as inauguration program
• 28 days of accommodation
• 7 to 8 hours of classes every day
• 26 days of intense yoga classes
• 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day
• 200-hour yoga certification
• Free pick up from Dehradun Airport
• Yoga mat and props and other yoga equipment
• Studying materials
• Indian cooking classes
• Himalayan excursion and local excursion of Rishikesh
• Cultural program in the closing ceremony
• Tons of love!

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

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• 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.