57 Day 500-Hour Hatha Ashtanga Vinyasa & Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
The 500-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is held over 2-months. It is for those who are willing to learn yoga teachings of traditional methods. The training builds a strong foundation for yoga practices holistically. Trainees will take 2 back-to-back training of 200-hour yoga teacher training followed by the 300-hour yoga teacher training. There will be a short break for your practice and self-study between the courses. In the yoga course, Nirvana Yoga School ensures to support personal and spiritual growth by bringing spirituality into the yoga practices.
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Highlights
- Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga classes
- Pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation
- Yoga philosophy and anatomy, teaching methodology
- Books, manual, and excursions
- Sound healing, Acro yoga / Aerial yoga session, Full Moon / New Moon ritual & more
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 56 nights accommodation
- Three yogic nutritious meals per day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
50 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Each room is furnished with essential amenities to ensure comfort and convenience. The rooms have good ventilation, a mountain view, and windows secured with mosquito-proof metal mesh.
There are options to stay in private or shared accommodations. The facilities include:
- Purified drinking water
- Hot water
- Attached bathroom
- Shower
- Chair
- Water kettle
- Towels & toiletries
- Garden
- Environment friendly
- Yoga hall
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dining area
- Terrace
- Paid laundry service
You can make your stay even more comfortable with the following extras paid on-site:
- Air conditioning - 200 USD Extra
- Heater - 200 USD Extra
Program
The 500-hour course is a complete yoga course where you will learn all aspects of yoga from beginner to advanced level. With this course you will be able to strengthen your knowledge, you will be eligible to teach yoga and open your own yoga teacher training school once you have enough teacher experience.
In this intensive 500-hour yoga training you will learn teaching techniques, pranayama breathing, yoga therapy, meditation, philosophy, yoga postures, etc.
Certifications
Students who complete this training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT).
Eligibility for 500-hour YTTC
- Beginner to intermediate-level students can join this course.
- You can even enroll for the course if you have already completed any basic yoga course
- The classes are delivered in English, so you must understand English
Curriculum for 500-hour YTTC
Techniques, Training, and Practice
Traditional Hatha Yoga
- Historical contexts of Hatha yoga
- Pawan muktasana series 1, 2, and 3
- Traditional Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)
The below asana series will be covered with the particular asana alignment and adjustment, variations, contraindications, breathing techniques, and their benefits.
- Standing asana series - basic to advanced
- Kneeling asana series - basic to advanced
- Sitting asana series - basic to advanced
- Forward bending asana series - basic to advanced
- Backward bending asana series - basic to advanced
- Twisting asana series - basic to advanced
- Arm balancing asana series - basic to advanced
- Prone asana series - basic to advanced
- Supine asana series - basic to advanced
- Inversion asana series - basic to advanced
- Balancing asana series - basic to advanced
- Relaxing asana series - basic to advanced
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
- Historical contexts of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga including different asanas.
- Ashtanga Primary series Asanas with the asana alignment & adjustment, variations, contraindications, breathing techniques, and their benefits
- Surya Namaskar A (Sun salutation A) - 9 Vinyasas
- Surya Namaskar B (Sun salutation B) - 17 Vinyasas
- Standing asana series
- Sitting asana series
- Closing sequence
- Understanding & practice of Vinyasa Flow
- Ashtanga Secondary(Intermediate) series with the asana alignment & adjustment, variations, contraindications, breathing techniques and their benefits
Teaching Techniques, Alignment, and Adjustment
Alignment and adjustment is the process of learning the correct ways or techniques to get in or out of an asana. You will get in-depth theories of asana, variations, alignment, and contraindications. Yoga alignment and adjustment will help you increase your mastery of yoga. You will learn different techniques and types of adjustment for the yoga sequences.
- Practice and teaching techniques of advanced yoga pose
- Minute-to-major teaching details
- Advanced variations of poses
- Correction technquies
- Class planning, sequencing, and managing
Pranayama (Breathwork)
- Historical contexts of pranayama and subtle body
- Understanding of pranayama effects on your body
- Meaning and explanation of pranayama terms
- Sequence of pranayama with alternatives and adaptations
- Natural breathing
- Abdominal breathing
- Thoracic breathing
- Clavicular breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Understanding the importance of prana vayus, nadis, chakras, kleshas, and koshas
- Introduction of bandhas to pranayama practices
- Pranayama teaching methodology
- Practicing pranayama teaching
Different types of pranayama:
- Kapalbhati pranayama - basic to advanced
- Nadi sodhana pranayama - basic to advanced
- Ujjayi pranayama - basic to advanced
- Bhastrika pranayama - basic to advanced
- Brahmari pranayama - basic to advanced
- Surya Bhedi pranayama - basic to advanced
- Chandra Bedhi pranayama - basic to advanced
- Sheetali pranayama - basic to advanced
- Sheetkari pranayama - basic to advanced
Mudra (Hand Gestures)
- Introduction to mudra
- Five groups of yoga mudras
- Jnana and chin mudras
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Hridaya mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Khechari mudra
- Kaki mudra
- Bhujangini mudra
- Bhoochari mudra
- Akashi mudra
- Shanmuki mudra
- Unmani mudra
- Vipareeta karani mudra
- Pashinee mudra
- Tadagi mudra
- Prana mudra
- Yoga mudra
- Manduki mudra
- Maha mudra
- Maha bheda mudra
- Ashwini mudra mudra
- Vajroli mudra mudra
Bandhas (Energy Locks)
- Introduction to bandha
- Bandhas and granthis
- Jalandhara bandha
- Moola bandha
- Uddiyana bandha
- Maha bandha
Shatkarma (Cleansing techniques)
- Jalaneti (respiratory cleansing)
- Rubber neti (respiratory cleansing)
- Netra shudhi (eye cleansing)
- Shankaprakshalana kriya (digestive cleaning)
Meditation and Mantra Chanting
History and philosophy of meditation
Postures for meditation
- Sukhasana (easy pose)
- Padmasana (lotus pose)
- Arddha padmasana (half lotus pose)
- Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose)
- Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
- Siddhasana (accomplished pose)
- Swastikasana (auspicious pose)
Mantra chanting
- The science behind mantra chanting
- Different mantra chanting practices with their meaning
- Vibrations and truce methods for chanting
Important terms in meditation
Different types of meditation practices
- Om meditation
- Body awareness meditation
- Mindfulness meditation
- Walking meditation
- Eating meditation
- Breathing meditation
- Mantra meditation
- Kundalini chakra meditation
- Trataka meditation
- Buddhist meditation
- Zen/Dynamic meditation
Adapting different methodologies for meditation
Developing concentration techniques
Anatomy and meditation
Meditation teaching methodology
Practicing guided meditation
Anatomy and Physiology
Yoga Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
Anatomy and Physiology
- Musculoskeletal system
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Digestion system
- Connection between body systems and yoga
Biomechanics - basic to advanced
- Force
- Types of joint movements
- Joint stability
- Safe movement
- Contraindications, alignment, and Adjustments
Yoga Therapy
Introduction to yoga therapy
Practical application of yoga practice in yoga therapy
Therapeutic benefits of Hatha Yoga
Yoga therapy for various health disorders
- Head & neck
- Cardiovascular system
- The respiratory system
- Gastro-intestinal tract
- Joints & musculo-skeletal system
- Urogenital system
Integration of yoga therapy with pranayama & meditation
Yoga Humanities
History, yoga philosophy and ethics
- Definition and principles of yoga
- Different types of yoga
- Important factors in yoga
- Connection between meditation, pranayama, and asana
- Deeper understanding of Patanjali sutras
- A deeper understanding of the Bhagavad Gita
- A deeper understanding of Upanishads and Vedas
- Relation between yoga philosophy and practices
- Knowledge of the yoga sutras or other related yogic ethical principles
- Understanding and taking responsibility to increase equity in yoga
- Consideration of accountability
- Introspection of how yoga ethics can be correlated with teaching and practicing
Ayurveda
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- 5-elements concept - ether (Akash), air (Vayu), fire (Agni), water (Jal), and earth (Prithvi)
- 3-dosha concepts (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
- Prakriti - doshic personality
- Ayurvedic diet & nutrition
- Treatments in Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic Physiology (Agni, Kosha, Tissue, Digestive process)
- Tissue formation. Digestive process - OJUS & AMA
- Ayurvedic lifestyle (Sadvritta)
- Utensils for cooking & serving in Ayurveda
- Diseases in Ayurveda
- Disease wise food guidance (common ailments)
- Diagnosis in Ayurveda - 10 fold & 8 fold examination
- 3 types of diagnosis
- Home remedies
- Yoga & pranayam according to Ayurveda
- Exquisite gift ideas inspired by Ayurveda
- Balancing doshas - addressing imbalance
- Essential medicines in Ayurveda (Ayurvedic pharmacy)
Professional Essentials
Teaching Methodology
- Teaching yoga sequences, adjustments, and alignment
- Pace of yoga
- Ambiance of a yoga class
- Cues in a yoga class (physical, verbal, visual instructions and demonstrations)
- Class management
Yoga teaching is an art to transform your life. It will help you with avoiding injuries, learning sequences, teaching meditation, managing energy flow, and teaching yoga sequences. The yoga training course will teach you personality development, proper adjustments, proper alignment, yoga instructions, demonstrations, etc.
Teaching Practice
- Teaching/guiding a yoga class
- Command over teaching yoga
- Essential skills for teaching a yoga class
- Mentoring and feedback
You will learn how to teach yoga to others. Practicing yoga is the most important aspect of learning it.
Professional Development
- Knowledge about other yoga associations' certifying system
- Ethical pledge: scope, code of conduct, and equity
- Lifetime learning and education
- Professionalism, cleanliness, and time management
This 500-hour yoga TTC is enough to enhance your skills and ability to teach yoga to others. Students will gain the principles of correct technique throughout the whole course. They will get the information that is necessary for everyone who wants to practice yoga properly as well as teach it to others. The use of various yoga props, important alignments, variations, adjustments, and modifications, as well as core teaching techniques, are all part of these foundational skills.
Exam and Certification
The certification exam has been developed by Nirvana Yoga School's skilled and certified yoga teachers to recognize knowledgeable individuals in the fitness industry. Nirvana Yoga School follows the reliable and valid process of implementation and development of the exams. However, you must follow some rules to appear in the examination.
Candidates must complete all the training sessions for the 500-hour yoga training in Rishikesh. The training module, resources, and study materials will be provided by the school. The questions will include the basic yoga knowledge and asana practice taught during the course.
Daily Schedule
- 06:00 - 07:30 Advanced Hatha Yoga
- 07:45 - 08:45 Pranayama mudras and bandhas
- 09:00 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Ayurveda
- 11:10 - 12:10 Yoga Philosophy & Ethics
- 12:20 - 13:20 Alignment Adjustment & Teaching Methodology
- 13:20 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:45 - 15:45 Yoga therapy
- 16:00 - 17:15 Advanced Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
- 17:45 - 18:45 Meditation
- 19:00 - 19:45 Dinner
Please note: the order of the classes may change depending on various factors.
There is no specific qualification or previous experience needed to attend this course. However, 1-2 months of yoga practice is recommended before joining this course.
Included excursions
Four excursions included in the package price. The excursions will be held for any of the 4 places - Secret Waterfall, Kunjapuri Temple, Vashishta Cave, Holy Temples etc
Instructors
Gurudev Dhruvaji
Dhruvaji makes the most difficult yoga philosophy concepts very easy to understand. He is not just experienced in teaching but realized in yoga philosophy. His voice vibrates through all his chakras. Answering the most complex questions in the most understandable and easily implementable manner is his expertise. Dhruvaji has been a mentor to many yogis in selfless service for the past three decades. Education: E-RYT 500 Registered Yoga Teacher and YACEP from Yoga Alliance, master diploma (MD) in yoga therapy, diploma in sound therapy. 30+ years of overall teaching experience
Man Mahesh Harjai
Mann Harjai is a very calm and humble yoga practitioner who is always ready to help others in whatever way he can, be it guiding or counseling, teaching the techniques of pranayama and meditation, or teaching the therapeutic effects of yoga. His main intention is to share with others the real essence of yoga by which we can make the best use of this human form of life. For the last 6 years, he has been sharing the science of yoga with people from around the world in different schools and NGOs. He has conducted several workshops in schools for teachers and children.
Aishwarya Upadhyay
Aishwarya has a deep understanding of yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation and articulates this knowledge in a clear and easy way for yoga students to understand. She plans her every class in a very professional manner taking care of all the important things that can help in easy and effective learning of her students. Education: M.A. in yogic science (Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University), M.Sc. in food science and nutrition (Banasthali Vidyapeeth), and Certified in Yin, Prenatal, Aerial yoga, and sound healing.
Meghna Banerjee
Meghna Banerjee is a yoga teacher, habit coach, and psychologist. She has worked on psychiatric cases in rehabilitation centers and has conducted yoga, meditation, and mental health sessions over the years in the corporate field. She has also offered lifestyle coaching and helped 1000+ clients transform their lives by incorporating healthy habits. Education: 500-RYT Certification in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, 500-RYT in Kundalini yoga, mindfulness and resilience to stress at work certification from Berkeley, and 3+ years of yoga teaching.
Amit Rana
With a warm and charming personality, he creates a nurturing space where students feel not just heard, but truly understood. As a dedicated listener, he ensures that each student learns and embraces every aspect of the yogic journey. Education: Masters in yoga from the University of Sanskrit Vishwa Vidyalaya Haridwar, certified 500-RYT from Yoga Padma School Rishikesh, CCY (Certification Course Yoga) from Kaiwalyadhama, practiced Iyengar yoga under Gurus such as Usha Mata, Swami Rudra Deva Gowda, Praveen Nair, and Eyles Shefronn for about 7 years. 12+ years of teaching.
Naveen Mingwal
Dedicated, humble, and passionate yoga teacher trainer with a wealth of experience in the field. His commitment to the art of yoga has led him to train over 1000 teachers in India and abroad, with a significant hold on Ashtanga and Hatha yoga. He is also one of the most flexible and favorite teachers over a period of time. His extensive experience, coupled with his academic qualifications, reflects his dedication to promoting the principles and practice of yoga on a global scale. Education: 500-RYT Certified Prenatal and Postnatal yoga certified.10+ years.
Akshay Vashisht
After continuously experiencing, practicing, and gaining yogic knowledge from his guru, he finally started teaching yoga in 2016. He loves teaching and sharing the deeper aspects he has gone through in his life in subjects such as pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, yoga therapy, etc. Moreover, he has a keen interest in and knowledge of Ashtanga yoga and the spiritual Indian Vedic philosophy. Akshay is a sound healer and a touching Kirtan yoga singing artist. Education: PhD from the University of Patanjali, MSc in yoga RYT- 500 Certified. 7+ years of experience.
Shubham Tadiyal
As a highly qualified and energetic teacher with a keen eye for detail, he has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages. He takes great care in planning his classes, incorporating intention, asana, pranayama, and meditation to ensure that participants leave feeling refreshed, revitalized, and reconnected with their inner energy. His ultimate goal is to contribute to creating a better world for all by enlightening people about the essence of their being. Education: 500-RYT and masters in yoga. 7+ years of teaching experience.
Retreat location
This YTT takes place in Rishikesh, India. Situated in the natural surroundings, the school provides a stunning view of the mountains. The venue has a beautiful garden and artistic cafe where guest can spend their time, meditate and relax.
The school is situated in peaceful surroundings. The daily needs, cafe, restaurants, etc are available at a walking distance of 10 minutes. The venue provides a homely atmosphere with a welcoming homestay vibe. Guests can rest assured that the peaceful surroundings will foster relaxation and a sense of belonging.
Many tourist attractions, such as Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula (bridges), and holy temples, are nearby. River rafting and Bungee jumping activities are also available nearby.
Unique features
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Meditation garden
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Food
You will get three yogic nutritious meals per day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nirvana Yoga School ensures that a yogi has a calm mind and a calm stomach is the way to go! Thus all the meals are filled with satvic nutrition-rich salads, fruits, lentils, etc. If you need gluten-free food or if you have any other restrictions you are requested to let the organizer know before booking the course.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Panchakarma treatments
- Ayurvedic massage
- Retreats
- Workshops
What's included
- Yoga classes
- Yoga mat, blocks, Shatkarma kit, School T-shirt & a bag
- Acro yoga session
- Sound healing session
- Kirtan session
- Full moon/ New moon ritual
- Certificate of completion
- Books and manual
- Yoga mat, blocks, Shatkarma kit
- Excursions
- De-stress through fun
- Food
- 56 nights accommodation
- Airport pick-up (from Dehradun Airport)
- Professional event photos
What's not included
- Flight tickets
- Heater (200 USD extra)
- Air conditioning (200 USD extra)
- Airport transfers from Indira Gandhi International Airport (additional charge)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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