27 Day 200-Hour Hatha Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

Facilities

Punyah Yoga offers Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga residential Teachers Training Courses (TTC) located in the valleys of the Himalayan Mountains in the district of Tapovan, Rishikesh in India. The school follows the ancient Gurukala system, a traditional Indian practice where the teachers and students will live in the same place for the duration of the course. This way, students can closely interact with dedicated teachers and staff that have immersed themselves in the yogic lifestyle.

The curriculum of your program is extensive enough to cover both theory and practice. The curriculum stems from an ancient teaching principle (Guru Parampara) where knowledge and theory are passed down from a Guru to a disciple through thousands of years. Devotional practices, genuine to the tradition of India, constitute an integral part of the course.

Punyah Yoga have prepared and carefully structured the school and course to be optimal and conducive for reflective learning. They have set the school around stunning natural beauty - away from the distractions of city living. The school offers vegetarian/vegan food, prepares a fitting space for learning, and encourages daily yoga and meditation.

A sincere desire to learn and openness to yogic techniques is required – basic knowledge of yoga postures and philosophy is helpful, but not essential. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be given an internationally-recognized certificate.

Sample schedule

• 06:30 - 08:00 Pranayama/meditation/mantra chanting
• 08:30 - 10:15 Asana practice - Ashtanga Vinyasa Mysore style or Led class
• 10:30 - 12:00 Breakfast / brunch / free time / study time
• 12:00 - 13:30 Yoga principles / philosophy / Yoga Sutra lectures
• 14:00 - 15:00 Yoga Nidra meditation / rest time / free time / refreshing time
• 15:00 - 16:00 Workshop / study time / guest lecturers
• 16:00 - 18:00 Asana practice / art of adjustment / body alignment
• 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner time
• 19:30 - 20:30 Rest time / free time / study time
• 20:30 - 21:30 Silence meditation
• 21:30 - 06:00 Mauna / silence

Rishikesh is a busy and buzzing town: one could expect to see many temples, yoga schools, daily drop-in yoga classes, loitering cows and dogs, hotels, motels, guest houses, chai corners, coffee shops, a German bakery, multi-cuisine restaurants, yoga massage places, fruits stalls, trekking tour guides, scooter, and taxi rentals - you name it. Also, one could also expect to meet local tourists from various parts of India and travelers from all around the globe.

There are many popular ashrams here: Parmarth Ashram, Gita Ashram, and Sachidanand Ashram - all of which offer yogic food at a very minimal price. There is also the Ganges Aarti: a ritual that uses fire as an offering. This proves to be a very popular event for anyone who is in Rishikesh. Parmarth aarti and Triveni ghat aarti is also known to draw in crowds.

Rishikesh becomes quieter as soon as evening arrives and the sun settles down. Shops shut down by 8 p.m. There are a number of good cafes to explore around the area which is mostly open until 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Punyah Yoga's Organic Farm and Sustainable Practices

Punyah Yoga focus on providing healthy and organic living in their teacher training programs. Proper exercise and good food are interrelated in the yogic life. Thus, at Punyah Yoga, the food that they serve are mostly grown in their organic and sustainable land.

Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than avoiding the use of pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics, and growth hormones.

Punyah Yoga believe that human should always try to give back what they have taken from the nature. Thus, their goal in organic farming is to develop a way of food production that benefits human health and at the same time, live harmoniously with the environment.

By the end of 2019, they hope to have their organic garden up and running to provide food to both students and teachers. Before the farm is fully functional, they strive to provide students with healthy, yogic food that is as organically sourced as possible. Meals are always vegan or vegetarian.

They are preparing themselves to be fully equipped with organic resources of food and reduce the consumption of any chemicals substances to a great extent. They are also aiming to reduce carbon footprint as much as possible and create a space for sustainable and chemical-free lifestyle.

Rishikesh is a busy and buzzing town: one could expect to see many temples, yoga schools, daily drop-in yoga classes, loitering cows and dogs, hotels, motels, guest houses, chai corners, coffee shops, a German bakery, multi-cuisine restaurants, yoga massage places, fruits stalls, trekking tour guides, scooter and taxi rentals, you name it. Also, one could also expect to meet local tourists from various parts of India and travelers from all around the globe.

There are many popular ashrams here: Parmarth Ashram, Gita Ashram, and Sachidanand Ashram – all of which offer yogic food at a very minimal price. There is also the Ganges Aarti: a ritual that uses fire as an offering. This proves to be a very popular event for anyone who is in Rishikesh. Parmarth aarti and Triveni ghat aarti is also known to draw in crowds.

There is no spa treatments available at Punyah Yoga. However, their shala is surrounded by many incredible Ayurvedic Spas and Treatments Centers. They are happy to recommend spas to students.

• 26 nights accommodation
• Tuition
• Course materials
• Nutritious and healthy daily meals (brunch, dinner, daily snack of fruits, herbal teas, chai, and fresh coconut water)

• Flights
• Transportation to and from the airport
• Spa treatments

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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.