27 Day 300-Hour Advanced Hatha, Ashtanga, Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
Give yourself the opportunity to learn and have a life-changing experience of yoga with this 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India. At this residential 300-hour yoga teacher training, you will polish your teaching skills and learn how to take your yoga career to new heights. This training with an expert team of lead teachers will set you on a spiritual path of yoga with body, mind, and spirit. Raj Yoga Rishikesh Teacher Training courses are comprised of small groups of up to 10 people, in order to provide intimate classes where the teachers can give proper personalized attention to each student.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Ayurveda Modules, Yogic Philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and mantra chanting
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Shatkarma kit and course manuals
- 2 Sunday excursions
- 26 nights accommodation
- Vegetarian meals
- Pickup from Dehradun Airport (DED)
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Medical assistance
- Wireless internet
You will be accommodated at Raj Resort in private fully furnished bedrooms. Your room includes a comfortable double bed, private bathroom, and Wi-Fi access. There is a choice of accommodation available to you on this program, and all rooms come with a ceiling fan or air conditioning, private bathroom and wonderful warm showers to indulge in at the end of each day. Raj Yoga Rishikesh is located close to everything you might need, from shops and stalls to temples and sightseeing.
One of the first things you will notice on arrival is the beautiful yoga hall. It is beautifully set within the lush gardens and stocked up with all the required equipment and yoga tools that you would want from a yoga school. The studio features comfortable wooden flooring and tranquil surroundings, the perfect place for you to let go, relax, and deepen into your yoga training. Other facilities offered at Raj Yoga Rishikesh include relaxing gardens and a delicious vegetarian restaurant.
Rooms
There are both private and shared room options. The rooms feature a balcony / terrace facing the gardens and mountains. The balconies are a great spot to watch exotic birds in the trees or to sit back reading a book.
Program
The objective of the advanced yoga teacher training is to deepen and expand the knowledge and yogic practices from the previous 200-hour yoga teacher training course. This 300-hour yoga advance training includes in-depth study of yoga postures, yoga philosophy, meditation, yoga therapy, pranayama breathing, teaching methods, Ayurveda, and yoga therapy.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). he course will offer a deeper immersion in all of the topics covered in your 200-hour training, giving you a much better grounding in these areas. You will also be certified at the 500-hour level and eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-500.
Prerequisite
Students must have previously finished a 200-hour yoga teacher training course to enroll for 300-hour course. One must be prepared to put the efforts into advancing the knowledge and deepening the practice. Anyone who is self-motivated and willing to learn and teach yoga can join.
Asana
Hatha alignment - Focus on the correct alignment of all the advance asana and their variations based on Iyengar style. You focus on each asana in detail with the alignment and breath - standing, sitting, forward bends, back bends, inversions, and arm balance. The asana classes are of mixed style - strength based, flow based, alignment based, etc. Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow yoga - Vinyasa Flow is characterized by flowing poses and sequences that are linked to the breath. Through the flowing movement of one pose to the next, the focus is brought to the inhale and the exhale. Various Vinyasa class sequences that include the regular linear Ashtanga sequence and more creative expressive Vinyasa forms.
Yoga philosophy
Yoga philosophy will cover the history and science behind the study of yoga. The classic texts and teachings on yoga presented in terms of your lives today, with most attention on Patanjali Yoga Sutra, you will learn about the Bhagavad Geeta and the lessons of Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, and Gyana yoga. You will learn about the physical, astral, and causal bodies and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Ayurveda and yoga therapy
This module will give you the understanding of the five vayus or principle forces of the body. You will also get an opportunity to learn about different doshas of the body and the therapy part will teach you how to balance these doshas. This will be a great module to bring general wellbeing in life and also guide others to lead a healthier life.
Pranayama
You will be focusing on all the major pranayama as per the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. The pranayama will be taught correctly and in detail so you understand the benefits of each. Raj Yoga Rishikesh will also teach you the therapeutic use of pranayama through which you will able to guide your students in future. You will also get an opportunity to advance your pranayama practice and grow spiritually.
- Nadi Sodhan pranayama
- Kapalbhati and Bhastrika pranayama
- Sun and Moon pranayama
- Sheetkari and Sheetali pranayama
- Bhramri pranayama
- Ujjai pranayama
Mudra and Bandhas
All the major Mudras and Bandhas which include application of Uddiyana, Moolabandha, and Jalandhara Bandha.
Meditation and Mantra
Students will learn both the philosophy and practical application of a variety of meditation techniques. You will get an introduction to Chakra meditations, Mantra meditation, Vipassana meditation, and other meditation technique.
Yoga anatomy and physiology
Students will learn anatomy and physiology relevant to yoga in order to strengthen their classroom explanations, cues, and corrections of asana.
Teaching methodology
Clear guidelines and instructions on how to teach to different levels of students a few different approaches to asana class as well as breathwork.
Daily schedule
- 07:15 - 08:00 Shatkarma / pranayama
- 08:00 - 09:15 Ashtanga Vinyasa
- 09:15 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30 Yoga philosophy
- 12:30 - 15:30 Lunch and break, self study
- 15:45 - 16:45 Anatomy
- 17:00 - 18:15 Hatha yoga
- 18:30 - 19:15 Meditation
Please note: daily schedule is subjected to change.
Included excursions
- 2 Sunday excursions
Instructors
Sandeep
Sandeep is the founder of Raj Yoga Rishikesh. He is an E-RYT 500 and a world traveling yoga teacher. His simple and contemporary style of delivering deep yogic philosophy and Hatha yoga concept endears him to his students
Abhisekh Rawat
Abhisekh Completed Masters of in yogic science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. Trained in the different aspects of hatha yoga, yoga therapy, and health. Motivated Yoga Instructor with advanced training in yoga, specializing in Ashtanga and Hatha principles.
Pradeep
Pradeep Trained in the different aspect of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa. Yogi Pradeep is a Motivated Yoga Instructor with advanced training in yoga, specializing in Ashtanga and Hatha principles.
Rajesh Prasad
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Rajesh Ji has been immersed in yoga and spirituality. He is RYT 500 certified yoga teacher with yoga alliance.
Retreat location
This teacher training program will take place in Rishikesh, India, on the shore of the sacred river Ganges. Raj Yoga Rishikesh offers a unique environment with simple but comfortable accommodation. Nature is abundant here and the yoga center is surrounded by lush green trees, gardens, and nature.
The foothills of the Himalayas are always insightful, and you are a short stroll away from the Ganges. The garden landscape provides the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and watch the many butterflies and birds that call the garden home.
Nestled in Tapovan, a quiet part of Rishikesh that lies right on the banks of the Ganges and is surrounded by mountains, this is in the perfect place to experience local Indian culture. Situated just five kilometers away from the center of the city, the resort is far enough away from the tourist hustle and bustle, yet close enough for you to easily visit the center.
Distances
- Haridwar, 25 kilometers
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 250 kilometers or 155 miles
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 20 kilometers or 12 miles
- Rishikesh center, 5 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Raj Yoga Rishikesh provides all delicious vegetarian food, prepared fresh daily in the kitchen. The food is fully prepared hygienically and the vegetables are organic and locally produced.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
What's included
- Pickup from Dehradun Airport (DED)
- 26 nights accommodation
- Vegetarian meals
- Course manuals
- Shatkarma kit
- 2 Sunday excursions
- 300-hour program
- Certificate of completion
What's not included
- Anything not mentioned as included
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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