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Yoga Teacher Training India

Join this 200-hour yoga teacher training at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation in India, which will focus on the traditional teachings of ancient Hatha yoga - Patanjali yoga. This training is perfect for aspiring yoga teachers as well as serious practitioners who just want to develop their own practice and expand their knowledge of yoga. This training will provide you with completely new physical and mental experience. Give yourself the opportunity to take your practice to the next level and feel confident in teaching others.

Meet the instructors

Dr Jitendra, Tatiana Morozova, & Amba Dugo
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Highlights

  • Daily intensive yoga classes
  • Certification to register with Yoga Alliance
  • Daily practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation
  • 200-hour certified yoga training syllabus
  • Daily vegetarian meals and herbal tea
  • Excursions and sightseeing tours
  • 22 nights accommodation

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20 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 30 participants
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 70 per person)
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
12:00

Facilities

  • Dining area
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Yoga studio
  • Laundry
  • Library

During this retreat, you will stay in an ashram at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. You will stay in single or shared rooms with attached bathrooms with hot water. Please keep in mind that this is not a hotel. Upon your arrival, you will be provided with soap and toilet paper. The rest of the time, you need to buy it.

For your personal safety, please bring a padlock for your room. The ashram provides clean bed sheets and towels once a week, shared kettle, iron, and hairdryer on each floor, and a blanket.

Patanjali International Yoga Foundation ashram rules

  • The ashram gates are opened from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. By 10:00 p.m. everyone should be in their rooms
  • The outside guests are allowed to visit you from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the reception sitting place only and they are not allowed in the rooms
  • Please keep your rooms neat and clean with self-service
  • Please make a general cleaning before checking out or pay 500 INR for the general room’s cleaning
  • Please clean and dry your plates and cups after food
  • In case of using fat creams and skin oils, please use your own bed linens
  • Please save water
  • Put used toilet paper and sanitary items into the rubbish bin
  • Stick posters or other items on the walls are strictly prohibited
  • Use of electric heaters is strictly prohibited
  • Every guest is responsible for self-belongings
  • Any damage of the property is under your own responsibility and expenses should be refunded
  • Please through the rubbish from your rooms to the rubbish can near the main gates

Program

Certifications

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

Course aim and objective

The objective of the training is to physically and mentally prepare aspiring yoga teachers and serious yoga practitioners to be confident in practicing and teaching by themselves. All classes will be taught by Dr. Jitendra Das and his assistant yoga teachers.

Training requirements

This yoga teacher training is an intensive journey of personal and professional self-development, therefore Patanjali International Yoga Foundation has created some prerequisites they believe will help to develop a better teaching - learning relationship and an equal group of students. They highly recommend that all applicants have at least two to three years of established yoga practice.

Training syllabus

The Yoga Alliance USA and the Canadian Yoga Alliance Canada have set widely-accepted international standards for yoga teacher training programs which include 100, 200, and 300 hours across five areas of teachings.

Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF) Rishikesh, India explores these teaching areas in 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India at the bank of holy Ganga river in the lap of Himalaya.

1. Techniques:

Asana, pranayama, bandha, kriya, mantra, and dhyana (meditation) techniques will be taught during the training. Also, trainees will learn about the benefits, checkpoints and contraindications, as well as how to teach, assist, adjust and correct others.

  • Surya Namaskar (sun salutation): Yoga trainees will learn the 12 positions of sun salutations with points of concentration, breathing, and mantra. Also, trainees will learn Surya Namaskar with many variations of practice.
  • Asanas: learn more than 40 basic asanas (postures) including their different levels and variations, from beginner to advance level. In each asana, you will learn proper adjustments, alignments, techniques, corrections, contra-indications, physical and psychic awareness, benefits, etc.
  • Bandhas: learn the practice of three bandhas - energy locks in the body - Mula bandha, Jalandhara bandha, Uddiyana bandha, and Maha bandha. The instructors place emphasis on technique, contraindications, and benefits.
  • Pranayama: learn eight main types of pranayama (breathing) techniques - Anuloma-Viloma, Nadishodhana, Ujjai, Bhramari, Shitali, Sitkari, Bhastrika, and Kapalbhati. Each pranayama will be taught with an emphasis on many techniques, duration, ratio, physical and psychic awareness, contraindications and benefits.
  • Kriyas: learn and practice Shatkriya (six body cleansing methods): Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Tratak and Kapalbhati with emphasis on techniques, practice, and theory, variations, awareness, contraindications, benefits, etc. The instructors will explain how to use kriya in daily life.
  • Dhyana (meditation): yoga teacher training students will learn and be guided into practice of major six meditation techniques in accordance with each chakra, plus five additional practices of different meditations with emphasis on background, techniques, and benefits.
  • Mantra: learn to chant and present main Vedic mantras.

2. Philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics

The instructors will explain and discuss the history and philosophy of yoga.

Yogic lifestyle: Students will learn the yogic diet and achievements of yoga.

Textbooks: The trainees will learn the eight original limbs: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana and Samadhi from Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. As well as seven limbs of Hatha Yoga from Gherand Samhita and their use in modern lifestyle.

3. Teaching methodology

Learn how to demonstrate and adjust different asanas, observe the class and assist other students. As well as the instructors teach to the trainees lesson planning, injury prevention how to avoid injury from asana, how to use hand for yogasana adjusting, how to do alignment principles in yoga poses, educational techniques to teach principles of yoga, practicum in teaching yoga what to talk and not to talk during yoga practice, understanding, correcting, assisting, encouraging and caring, also guiding the progress of students in yoga.

4. Anatomy and physiology

There are both physical and subtle anatomy lessons. You will get complete Information about three nadis - Ida, Pingla, and Shusmana, Kundalini, and Shat chakras (six energy channels): Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipur, Anahata, Vishuddhi, Ajna and Sahasrara chakra.

5. Practicum

Learn how to teach all yoga techniques and how to manage the structure of yoga practice and lessons.

  • Class structure and planning: yoga trainees will learn how to create an effective and intelligent structure and build your class during the training. By the end of the training you would have enough structure and have the confidence to go forward on your own.
  • Assisting and alignment: yoga trainees will learn how to make hands-on adjustments for every pose study and you will practice with a partner yoga student.
  • Practice of teaching: yoga teacher trainee will learn practice teaching poses one by one as you learn them. We would slowly and intelligently build up to teaching sun salutations and keep adding a little more material until you have built a full class and will feel comfortable teaching it. Throughout this process, you are given a lot of support, feedback, and encouragement, to give you the tools to become a great teacher.

Code of conduct

  • Discipline is an integral part of the training and so the course routine must be strictly followed
  • Disrespect of rules and regulations may result in course termination with no refund of the fee
  • Restricted dress code is white yoga trousers, T-shirt, socks, jacket, jumper, and shawl
  • Absenting from the scheduled program without prior permission of the teacher would be construed as a gross breach of discipline
  • A student must inform the staff in advance if they intend to skip a meal so there is no waste of food
  • Any activity that is not related to the course is not permitted
  • Do not be late for class, the door of the yoga hall would be closed and you will no longer be allowed to enter
  • Smoking and consumption of any drugs, alcohol, and meat are strictly prohibited during the training

Daily schedule

This training follows a tight schedule where almost each of the seven to eight training hours in the day will be assigned to some aspect of yoga. You will find the training intensive, but enlightening.

  • 06:00 Wake up and self-practice
  • 07:00 - 07:45 Kriya, Bandha, pranayama, and meditation
  • 08:00 - 09:45 Morning yoga practice - Surya namaskar, asana, and relaxation
  • 10:30 - 11:00 Lunch break (yogic meal)
  • 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy and Physiology
  • 13:00 - 14:00 Science of yoga theory class - Yoga Sutra and Philosophy
  • 14:00 - 15:00 Yoga Nidra
  • 15:00 - 15:30 Herbal tea
  • 17:00 - 19:00 Evening yoga practice (practicum, asana, adjustments, and Ashtanga Vinyasa)
  • 19:30 - 20:00 Dinner break (yogic meal)
  • 20:30 - 21:30 Meditation
  • 22:00 Lights off

Depending on different circumstances, the mornings can begin as early as 6:00 a.m. with meditation followed by some yoga postures and maybe some classes or lectures in philosophy or anatomy.

Included excursions

Excursions and sightseeing tours are included in the retreat package.

Instructors

Dr Jitendra Das

Tatiana Morozova Morozova

Amba Dugo Carreras

Retreat location

This yoga retreat will take place at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation in Rishikesh, India, situated on the banks of the holy Ganga River, at the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is a very relaxed and spiritual place, enabling you to get into the very peaceful atmosphere. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings people closer to the attainment of moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it.

Nearby places

  • Dehradun Airport (DED) - 30 kilometers
  • Haridwar - 25 kilometers
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - 250 kilometers
  • Lakshman Jhula Bridge - 500 meters
  • Rishikesh town - 4 kilometers

Unique features

General

  • Dining area
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Yoga studio

Services

  • Laundry
  • Library

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

Patanjali International Yoga Foundation will provide five to six dishes in one meal with proper nutrition and freshly cooked. Food is yogic Ayurvedic vegetarian. Foods are suitable for both western and eastern students. There are different menus for each day.

According to Yoga and Ayurveda textbooks, two meals are healthy and sufficient. Also there should be an eight-hour gap between two meals for a healthy life, but students can have fruits and nuts, if they feel hungry.

The following meals are included:

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Yogic
  • Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

  • Bungee jumping
  • Cycling
  • Flying fox
  • Kayaking
  • Motorcycle tours
  • Rafting
  • Sightseeing
  • Trekking
  • Tubing

What's included

  • 200-hour certified yoga teacher training course
  • Daily intensive practice of mantra, asana, pranayama, kriya, mudra, and meditation
  • Daily theory class on yogic philosophy, anatomy, and the art of teaching
  • Certificate of completion
  • 22 nights accommodation
  • Daily 2 healthy yogic vegetarian meals
  • Excursions and local sightseeing
  • Daily herbal tea
  • Printed course materials
  • Tools for neti kriya pot
  • Yoga mats available in the hall
  • 18% GST

What's not included

  • Additional activities
  • Airfare
  • Airport transfers
  • Extra meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Train station transfers

How to get there

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Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Dehradun Airport (DED). Transfer from and to those airports is available upon request.

Arrival by bus

Take a bus from Kashmiri Gate bus station in New Delhi. The bus ride takes about seven to nine hours.

Arrival by train

Take the train to arrive at Haridwar train station. Transfer from and to Haridwar is available upon request.

Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Airport transfer available: Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 70 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

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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