24 Day 200-Hour Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course In Dharamshala

RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training

The foundation course for yoga teaching is the RYT 200 course. Designed for yoga enthusiasts and future yoga teachers, this course conscientiously maintains the balance between yoga asanas, meditation and body alignment.

At Mahi Yoga, it is believed that this ancient wisdom needs to be taught in its original, pure form but they also realize that the teaching should strike a chord with students to make an impact. Therefore, while keeping the study unadulterated, they use a more contemporary style of teaching. By pursuing this course, you will be empowered and transformed at various levels apart from building a solid foundation for the success of your yoga teaching practice.

Things to learn with RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training

An RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training allows you to get:

• A profound understanding of various yoga asanas and meditation
• A thorough understanding of body contours and their significance in yoga
• Tips on yoga teaching and the art of yogic touch
• An understanding of the principles of yoga teaching
• Guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping the stress at bay
• Understanding of meditation chakras
• An introduction to yogic mantras and related rituals for cleansing the mind

Typical daily schedule

• 07:00 - 09:00 Pranayama and yoga practice
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 11:15 Teaching methodology
• 11:30 - 12:40 Yoga anatomy
• 12:40 - 14:45 Lunch and self-study or rest
• 14:45 - 15:45 Yoga philosophy
• 16:00 - 17:45 Yoga practice
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

The teaching environment

At Mahi Yoga, the teaching environment is completely interactive. Students are encouraged to ask any and every question they may have about the asana technique and even the implication of a particular asana in the overall practice. In practical sessions, teachers pay attention to every student and ensure that the asanas are being done in the right posture, style, and spirit. There are theoretical sessions too, in which the teachers explain the fundamentals of the human body and how each asana makes a difference to our body.

Special sessions are helped by Guru Mahi, in which he talks about the origin of various asanas - interested students are welcome to be part of these sessions. Attention is also paid to how the students learn and teach yoga. Mahi Yoga teachers teach their students the right way to teach yoga, who apart from imbibing the virtues of patience, endurance go on to become confident yoga practitioners.

Certification

On completion of your RYT 200 course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion of the course. You can now apply for Yoga Alliance certification and significantly improve your chances of getting a better paying job. Many yoga and fitness centers today demand and pay more to teachers with Yoga Alliance certification.

Itinerary information

The yoga classes are organized in various locations during the summer, however, as one would expect, these locations are not available during the winter due to the harsh cold temperatures, which is why the yoga courses take a break during this season.

You will be able to enjoy a half-day sightseeing trip around the amazing sights and temples of Dharamsala, experience the amazing energy of the Himalayas and the long traditions of the Buddhist temples of the area.

Dharamsala is a small town surrounded by the greatness of the Himalayas. This town is a perfect representation of a blending between art, spirituality, and nature. Those that enjoy the taste of adrenaline will love it there because they can experience rock climbing, paragliding, and many other such outdoor activities.

Those that seek ancient architecture will fall in love with the ancient forts and the Hindu temples constructed according to the great Tibetan architecture. Those that enjoy nature above all else will certainly become mesmerized with the natural lakes, the waterfalls, the hot water springs and the overall beauty of the Himalayas.

And last, but not the least, those that seek spirituality will love the monasteries and the temples and the fact that they can be blessed by his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, is certainly something to consider.

Monday to Friday, you will have three yogic meals daily. While on Saturdays, you will be served with breakfast. The food is Indian vegetarian and the menu is carefully designed to provide all the nutrition a yogi needs. Mahi Yoga will try their best to accommodate your needs. Vegan or other special dietary requirements can be catered for if you inform them before arrival.

Enjoy natural lakes, waterfalls, hot water springs, and the overall beauty of the Himalayas.

Excursion to monasteries and temples.

Mcleod Ganj is little Tibet and you can enjoy traditional Tibetan handicraft shopping.

Tibetan food and other delicacies as well as a Buddhist atmosphere of prayer wheels, compassion. Next to the Northern Indian culture of Hindu temples, Northern Indian cuisine and tribal culture.

Trekking is a favorite activity here as well as many classes such as massage or singing bowl courses.

There are other centers around the area where you may find treatments at an extra cost.

• Accommodation for the entire course duration (include the night prior to the course start date)
• Three-time yogic food (Monday-Friday)
• Filtered RO drinking water (Equivalent to mineral bottled water)
• Airport pick up from Dharamshala Kangra Airport (DHM)
• Hot drinking water
• Manual
• Daily yoga practices
• Daily meditation sessions
• Certificate of completion
• Mahi yoga bag
• Mahi yoga t-shirt
• One time sightseeing during the course
• Wi-Fi

• Visa expenditure
• Flight/Bus/Train traveling expenditure
• Airport drop-off
• Personal expenditure
• Excursion
• Insurance

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.