28 Day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Certification

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

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

At Jeevatman Yogshala, the 300-hour program strengthens participants' understanding through practical experience of leading various community groups under guidance. Expert faculty ensure that students learn the art of teaching safely with care and accuracy for all levels and abilities.

Beyond extensive practice across asana sequences, participants will study yoga's transformational effect through its eight limbs (ashtanga yoga). The program also includes lessons in Sanskrit to better comprehend traditional texts and scriptures. Practical lessons on adjustments, sequencing, and anatomy, along with group projects, help develop personal teaching styles.

The school offers comfortable single residences with private bathrooms, set within a lush landscape. Nutritious vegetarian dishes are carefully prepared, and students will find time to relax with nature walks and stargazing on the pristine banks of the Ganges.

For those ready to dedicate a year to their yoga practice, the 300-hour yoga training program equips students with the skills needed to lead engaging and transformative classes that promote lifelong well-being. To reserve a place in the limited spring sessions, please contact the school for enrollment at your earliest convenience.

For both short-term and long-term experiences, the 300-hour TTC provides an excellent introduction for beginners to establish a solid foundation. The 300-hour yoga TTC curriculum delivers the fundamentals across all key facets over about 4 weeks:

• Yoga asanas - 35+ poses and techniques
• Pranayama - breathing practices
• Yoga philosophy and lifestyle
• Meditation and mindfulness
• Teaching methodology
• Anatomy and alignment

This immersive introduction helps students to:

• Deepen their self-practice with proper techniques
• Build strength, flexibility and balance
• Relieve stress and experience inner peace
• Learn the rich spiritual history behind yoga
• Start their teaching journey with confidence

Individuals with limited time can obtain a brief but holistic educational experience. It also serves as the first level certification before advancing to 200 or 300-hour courses.

Comprehensive curriculum

The curriculum not only covers asana skills but also encompasses the philosophy of yoga, spirituality, pranayama, meditation, and Ayurveda, thereby ensuring a holistic educational experience. Jeevatman Yogshala creates customized modules to suit individual aspirations and objectives.

Experienced trainers

Jeevatman Yogshala's instructors have decades of teaching experience in different forms of yoga and are registered with prestigious institutions. Their guidance is an invaluable asset to learners.

Spectacular view

Jeevatman Yogshala offers spectacular views of the magnificent Himalayas. The serene and peaceful setting ensures a focused practice free from distractions.

Comfortable accommodation with sattvic food

The accommodations are equipped with modern amenities. Additionally, theretreat offers a variety of dietary options, including Ayurvedic and gluten-free cuisine.

Spiritual energy of Rishikesh

Jeevatman Yogshala harness the spiritual energy of Rishikesh by providing immersive experiences into its rich heritage through:

• Hatha yoga on the banks of river Ganga for purification
• Sunrise meditation in the foothills
• Meditation in mysterious caves
• Nature walk

Course curriculum

Asana practice

• Sun salutation A and B
• Standing asana series
• Sitting asana series
• Finishing asana series
• Vinyasa flow
• Modern and contemporary yoga poses
• Back bend
• Forward bend
• Twist inversion

Hatha yoga

• Hatha yoga philosophy
• Ancient texts and scriptures of Hatha yoga
• Aims and objectives of Hatha yoga
• Asanas
• Pavan Muktasana – 1
• Pavan Muktasana – 2
• Hatha Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)
• Standing postures
• Kneeling postures
• Sitting postures
• Forward fold postures
• Backbend postures
• Supine postures
• Prone postures
• Inversion postures
• Relaxing postures

Pranayama

• History of yoga
• Types of yoga
• Introduction to yoga sutras
• Eight Limbs of yoga
• Yamas and niyamas
• Philosophy of asana and pranayama

Ashtanga yoga theory and asana

• Introduction
• History
• Eight limbs of yoga
• Bandhas
• Drishti
• Ujjayi breath

Standing poses

• Padangusthasana – Big toes pose
• Padahastasana – Hand to foot pose
• Utthita trikonasana – Extended triangle pose
• Parivrtta trikonasana – Revolved triangle pose
• Utthita parsvakonasana – Extended side angle pose
• Parivrtta parsvakonasana – Revolved side angle pose
• Prasarita padottanasana A, B, C, D – Wide-legged forward bend
• Parsvottanasana – Intense side stretch pose
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana A, B, C, D – Extended hand-to-big-toe pose
• Ardha baddha padmottanasana – Half bound lotus standing forward bend

Sitting poses

• Dandasana – Staff pose
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C – Seated forward bend
• Purvottanasana – Upward plank pose
• Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana – Seated bound half lotus
• Trianga mukhaikapada paschimottanasana – Three-limbed forward bend
• Janu sirsasana A, B, C – Head to knee pose
• Marichyasana A, B, C, D – Sage pose
• Navasana – Boat pose
• Bhujapidasana – Shoulder pressing pose
• Kurmasana – Tortoise pose
• Supta kurmasana – Sleeping tortoise
• Garbha pindasana – Embryo pose
• Kukkutasana – Cockerel pose
• Baddha konasana A, B – Bound angle pose
• Upavistha konasana A, B – Wide angle seated forward bend
• Supta konasana – Reclining angle pose
• Supta hasta padangusthasana A, B, C – Reclined hand-to-big-toe pose

Finishing poses

• Dandasana – Staff pose
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C – Seated forward bend
• Purvottanasana – Upward plank pose
• Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana – Seated bound half lotus
• Trianga mukhaikapada paschimottanasana – Three-limbed forward bend
• Janu sirsasana A, B, C – Head to knee pose
• Marichyasana A, B, C, D – Sage pose
• Navasana – Boat pose
• Bhujapidasana – Shoulder pressing pose
• Kurmasana – Tortoise pose
• Supta kurmasana – Sleeping tortoise
• Garbha pindasana – Embryo pose
• Kukkutasana – Cockerel pose
• Baddha konasana A, B – Bound angle pose
• Upavistha konasana A, B – Wide angle seated forward bend
• Supta konasana – Reclining angle pose
• Supta hasta padangusthasana A, B, C – Reclined hand-to-big-toe pose

Alignment and Adjustment

• A sequence of yoga asana and posture
• How to give instructions
• Benefits of a yoga posture
• Anatomy of a yoga posture
• Role of adjustments in a class
• Contra-indications of a yoga posture
• Art of touch
• How to make adjustments in a class
• How to use a prop

Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction
• Muscular system
• Skeletal system
• Postural imbalances
• Joints and range of motion

Shatkarma

• Neti
• Dhauti
• Nauli
• Basti
• Kapalbhati
• Trataka

Mantra recitation

• What is mantra
• The importance of ‘OM’
• Power of mantra
• Union mantra – Opening mantra
• Gayatri mantra
• Mahamrityunjay mantra
• Pavamana mantra
• Shri Ganesha mantra
• Patanjali prayer
• Guru mantra
• Ganesha mantra
• Gayatri mantra
• Ashtanga opening mantra
• Ashtanga finishing mantra

What you get in the 300-hour yoga TTC?

• Intensive hands-on practice and teaching experience: Students get to learn how to teach numerous classes under guidance to gain confidence and skills. This is more than just theoretical learning.
• Small batch size: With a maximum of 15 students per batch, trainees receive highly individualized attention from teachers. This makes the learning far more impactful.
• Emphasis on all eight limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga: Ashtanga Yoga consists of eight components, including yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahar, dharna, dhyan, and samadhi. The curriculum explores not just asanas but also other branches like pranayama, meditation, and philosophy to impart a holistic understanding of yoga.
• Conducive environment: The peaceful school environment allows complete engagement in training without any distractions, thanks to its stress-free residential setting surrounded by nature.

Sample daily schedule

• 06:00 - 06:30 Kriyas
• 06:35 - 08:00 Pranayama / mantra chanting
• 08:30 - 10:00 Hatha class
• 10:15 Brunch / free time / study time
• 12:15 - 13:00 Yoga Nidra
• 13:00 Tea
• 13:30 - 14:45 Philosophy / yoga principles / Yoga Sutra lectures
• 15:00 - 16:00 Alignment / teaching practice
• 16:15 - 17:15 Ashtanga Vinyasa
• 17:30 - 18:30 Anatomy
• 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
• 20:00 - 20:45 Meditation
• 21:00 Mauna / silence