“A holistic and immersive training in Rishikesh”
14 Day 100-Hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Pyramid Cafe, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
This 100-hour holistic yoga teacher training course sets the foundation for the longer version (200-hour YTTC) and is a wonderful alternative for those who can't spend a full month at the school. It includes classes on meditation, mantra chanting, shatkriya (cleansing process), Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, anatomy, yoga philosophy, and yoga teaching methodology, adjustment, and alignment. During your stay, you will experience a gratifying transformational and personal growth opportunity, and share some of the most memorable moments in your life with fellow like-minded people, connected in the path of yoga, uplifting consciousness, and healing humanity.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- Daily Hatha and Ashtanga yoga classes
- 100-hour teacher training curriculum
- Textbooks, manuals, and other printed course materials
- All the excursions and activities and Dehradun airport pick-up
- Pranayama, meditation and healing sessions
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 13 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
14 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 110 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 110 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
There are single, double, and triple rooms prepared for the students and guests, all with their own private bathrooms. Some of the rooms have balconies with a garden and view over the Ganges, where you can chill during the course's break time. Rooms at the Pyramid are well maintained and clean, and bed sheets, pillows, bath towels, toilet paper, blankets, and welcome amenities upon arrival are included. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and restaurant areas, and laundry service is provided on request.
Program
Certifications
All students who complete the course successfully will receive a PYS diploma.
General course information
The course will start the day after arrival day and includes 14 days of instruction. During the opening (welcoming) ceremony you will be provided with a complete yoga kit which includes, a book on yoga and asanas, notebook, rudraksha mala, neti-pot, rubber neti, school t-shirt, and bag. The course is structured so that all levels of yoga practitioners can learn and develop their practice and teaching abilities. On the final day of the course you will be awarded a certificate of completion, and you’ll be halfway to becoming a certified yoga teacher.
All yoga class materials such as yoga mats, bolsters, bricks and belts will be provided by Pyramid Yogshala but you can bring your own personal yoga mat if you prefer.
Program
This course is tailored to meet the needs of beginners and intermediate yogis who want to pass on their passion for yoga to others, or simply enhance their practice to a whole new level, and deepen their knowledge on the subject. You will be immersed and living the yogic lifestyle for 14 days and experience the real Indian yogic culture firsthand.
This course is also a big opportunity for personal growth because you’ll be developing self-discipline, self-control, stamina, endurance, and resilience, and learn spiritual and physical purification techniques, along with learning a new set of skills that will help you if you choose the yoga teaching profession.
Particular attention is given to the foundational principles of yoga and the correct alignment of asanas. Your level of fitness will improve significantly, and you will feel your body and mind much stronger, more flexible, and balanced, and overall wellness because of the intense daily practices.
Introduction to yoga
- Origins of yoga
- What is yoga?
- Practice guidelines
- Etiquettes of a yoga class
Pranayama
Pranayama is a set of yogic techniques and practices generally defined as breath control and is on its own considered a science. Here is what you’ll learn on the subject:
- Kapala-bhati (frontal brain cleansing
- Nadi-sodhanam (psychic network purification)
- Bhastrika (bellows breath)
- Ujjayi (the psychic breath)
- Sheetatli (cooling breath)
- Sheetkari (hissing breath)
- Bhramari (humming bee breath)
- Surya-bheda (vitality stimulating breath)
Bandha (energy lock)
Bandhas are energy locks caused by the contraction of certain groups of muscles and are widely used in yoga practice. Here's a glimpse of what you’ll learn on the subject:
- Jalandhar bandha (chin lock)
- Maha bandha
- Mula bandha (root lock)
- Uddiyana bandha (abdominal lock)
Mantra chanting
Mantras play a big role in daily yogic life. Mantras are sounds and prayers that carry huge energy and vibration. You will be taught to sing:
- Ganesh mantra
- Gayatri mantra
- Shanti mantra
- Guru mantra
- Aum mantra
Kriya and Shatkarma (the six purification methods of hatha yoga)
Shatkarma is the Sanskrit term for one of the six yogic purification techniques (kriyas) as outlined in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. The purpose of these cleansing techniques is to keep the body strong, clean, and healthy. They remove toxins and anything blocking the flow of prana in the body.
Practicing shatkarmas internally purifies the body and makes pranayama and meditation practice easier by preparing the body to perform these practices without distraction, discomfort, or fatigue. This is a traditional yogic cleansing technique that is very effective and good to remove many illnesses and open body blockages. You'll learn:
- Jal neti (nasal cleansing with water)
- Sutra neti (nasal cleansing with water)
- Shankprakshanlana (cleansing of the git)
- Nauli (abdominal breathing)
- Trataka (concentrated gazing)
Hatha yoga
Indian traditional yoga style is called Hatha (“Ha” means sun “Tha” means moon), unifying the sun and the moon within (Yin and Yang). It's a physical method for preparing and maintaining the body, providing stamina, flexibility, balance, and strength. This is the most traditional, popular, and beneficial yoga style. What you’ll practice:
- Meditative postures: Sukhasana, sidhasana, padamasana, vajrasana
- Dynamic postures: Pawanmuktasana series, marjariasana, vyaghrasana, surya namaskar, chandra namaskar
- Standing postures: Tadasana, utkatasana, trikonasana, parshwakonasana, veerbhadrasana
- Balancing postures: Vrikshasana, bakdhyanasana, natrajasana, mayurasana
- Inverted postures: Sirsasana, pinchamayurasana, halasana, sarvangasana
- Twisting postures: Merubakrasana, ardha matsyendrasana
- Back-bend postures: Shalabhasana, dhanurasana, ushtrasana, kandhrasana, chakrasana, rajkapotasana
- Forward-bend postures: Janusirasana, paschimotanasana, padprasar paschimotanasana
- Relaxation postures: Balasana, makarasana, savasana
Teaching methodology and adjustment
During these classes, you will learn how a perfect posture should be. You will also learn how to connect with your future students through correct class verbal guidance and touch adjustment, and about recurrent yoga injuries and how to prevent them. The teaching methodology is one the most important part of the course as our students will learn the following:
- Techniques of teaching yoga
- Adjustment and alignment techniques
- Basic class plans
- Student and teacher guidelines
Yoga anatomy
You will learn anatomy and physiology relevant to yoga in order to strengthen the classroom explanations, cues, and corrections of asanas. The class will cover the digestive system, skeletal system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, muscular system, anatomical names of the body, planes of the body, major joints of the body, anatomical terms of movements, and yoga asana alignment based on applied anatomy.
100-hour yoga teacher training daily schedule:
- 05:30 Wake up
- 06:00 - 06:30 Morning tea
- 06:30 - 08:00 Hatha yoga class
- 08:00 - 09:00 Pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:30 Morning tea
- 10:30 - 11:30 Mantra/anatomy/teaching methodology/adjustment
- 11:30 - 11:45 Tea break
- 11:45 - 12:45 Teaching methodology and anatomy
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
- 15:30 - 16:00 Philosophy
- 16:00 - 16:30 Tea break
- 16:30 - 18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation/yoga Nidra
- 19:30 - 21:00 Dinner
This schedule can be changed and will vary from week to week. A final weekly schedule will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Included excursions
During the course, you will have the opportunity to experience different recreational activities to be scheduled, such as:
- The famous Aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Rishikesh
- Himalayan day tour
- Local market tour in Rishikesh
- Moni Baba cave tour
- Indian cooking class
Instructors
Ravi Nagar
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Ravi Nagar is the founder of the Pyramid Yogshala and the co-owner of the Pyramid café with his family. He has a BA in Yoga from Haridwar University and is currently working on his Master's in Yoga. He cares deeply about offering excellent, safe, and personalized yoga education to all students, which is why he created the Yogshala. Ravi is a real yogi and not just because of his yoga practice, but because of the way he lives his life, putting his personal best in everything he does, and the graciousness he shows the people around him.
Manoj Rawat
Yoga has been Manoj’s calling since early childhood. He was introduced to yoga by his grandfather who encouraged him to follow the path of karma yoga. Later on in his life, Manoj explored Bhakti and Karma in depth to take his yoga journey further. Being born in Rishikesh he has always been absorbed in spirituality and yoga, which is why chose to share his experience through teaching. Manoj developed his practice of learning and living amongst communities of swamis and yogis. His understanding of traditional yoga grew at Swargashram, Sivananda Ashram, and Jai Ram Ashram.
Direndra Ji
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Direndra Ji is a master in Yoga Philosophy, meditation, pranayama and all related yogic subjects. Having spent more than 12 years in traditional monastic education, and with more than 20 years of teaching experience, he is a gem that fascinates and enlightens students that come across him. Qualifications: B.Sc. (Biology) from Government Autonomous Science College, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P., Yoga education: Direndra learnt yoga from Shri Urjanand Sarswati Maharaj, Shri Mahakal Yoga Ashram, Dev van, Joura, M.P, and has a P.G. Diploma in Yoga Therapy from Kaivalyadham, Lonavala, M.R.
Swami Amarna Ji
Swami Amarna Ji has done the Osho Meditation training course at Osho International Meditation Resort in Pune, (India). He is well-versed and experienced in different levels of Osho meditations and has been teaching for many years all over India. Swami Amarna facilitates and shares Osho's meditations as well as Osho's visions. Currently, he is residing in Rishikesh and continues serving and sharing his knowledge and experience from his Sadguru Osho or Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to devotees from all over the world. The students really meditate, enjoy and celebrate his classes.
Yoshita Walia
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Born and raised in Delhi, Yoshita developed an interest in yoga at a very young age. Her teachers pushed her to improve her asana performance all the time. Training for more than 6 hours a day for more than 6 years now, Yoshita reveals a true mastery of advanced poses. She has studied and practiced intensely traditional Hatha yoga and Ashtanga yoga Mysore style both in Delhi and in Rishikesh where she frequently stays for long periods of time, learning from local yogis and Himalayan masters. She's a prodigy, a "rubber girl" that can bend and twist in any way possible or impossible!
Retreat location
During the course, you will be staying at the Pyramid Yogshala guest house in Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, India, or similar facilities in the neighborhood. The school is situated in the heart of touristic Rishikesh, next to the famous hanging bridge (Laxman Jhula) and the holy Ganga (holy river), yet away from all the hustle and bustle of the main market street.
The place is high up on the slope of Manikut mountain, peaceful and surrounded by beautiful green gardens, and a forest. The guest house also has its own private waterfall. There are 2 yoga shalas, a restaurant area with a terrace, and a playground area. The main shala is famous for its breathtaking view of the river and mountains behind Tapovan.
You can find lots of cafés, restaurants, shops, ATMs, healthcare, and organic stores in the neighborhood, making Pyramid Yogshala the perfect place to host retreats and YTTC courses in Rishikesh.
Unique features
Activities
- Cooking classes
General
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Local market
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Daily freshly made vegetarian meals are included in the course package. The food is prepared hygienically and all vegetables are organic and locally produced. The food here at the Pyramid is well-known all around the world for its taste and quality.
What you eat influences your physical well-being, and also your emotions and thoughts. Yoga and Ayurveda classify food according to the effect provided in the body and mind, and it can be of three types: sattva, rajas, and tamas. Tamasic food is the kind of food that makes you lethargic or sluggish. Rajasic food is that which brings about activity or restlessness, whereas Sattvic food is the kind that makes you feel light, energetic, and enthusiastic.
Sattvic foods are those which purify the body and calm the mind. They stimulate the body and mind into perfection in action. Cooked food that is consumed within 3-4 hours can be considered Sattvic. All food prepared at the Pyramid is Sattvic and prepared with love and in due proportions by the master cook and assistants.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
- Other dietary requirements on request
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- 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)
There is a lot to do and see, these activities are not included in the price, but they can be booked for you upon request:
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Mountain biking
- Flying fox
- Cliff jumping
- Trekking
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- Kayaking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Experience traditional Indian culture
Spa treatments
The following treatments can be booked for you upon request:
- Massages
- Ayurvedic treatments
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- 13 nights of accommodation
- 14 days of yoga teaching course
- Herbal teas and healthy juices every day
- 3 fresh organic vegetarian/vegan meals a day
- 1 Himalayan hiking tour and 1 Aarti guided session
- 1 Rishikesh market tour and 1 Muni Baba guided tour and 1 cooking workshop
- 1 kit with a yoga book, mat, notebook and pen, shirt, rudraksha meditation mala, and a bag
- Pick-up from Dehradun Airport to the school (on the arrival day prior to the starting date of the course)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Alternative excursions
- Drop off from the school to the airport
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km
Transfer included
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 110 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), or Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transport from Jolly Grant Airport (DED) to the school is included and available at an additional cost (110 USD) from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). The transport from the school to the airport is not included.
Arrival by bus
From Delhi Airport, you can get a taxi to bring you to Delhi ISBT bus station. From there you can find many government and private transportation to bring you to Rishikesh. Once you arrive at Rishikesh bus station, you can get a tuk-tuk to Laxman Jhula where you will be picked up to get to the guest house.
Arrival by train
You can reach Rishikesh by train, from cities like Haridwar and Dehradun. From Rishikesh train station you can easily find taxis and other transportation services that will bring you to the school’s drop-off point. If you want Pyramid Yogshala to help you arrange transportation from the train station, kindly send an inquiry.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer included: Jolly Grant Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 110 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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