29 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with 50-Hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
India Yoga Teacher Training
This 200-hour yoga teacher training course at Rishikesh Yog Kendra will give beginners as well as intermediate participants a deep understanding of yoga. Besides that, the 50-hour Aerial yoga teacher training is an exciting opportunity that merges traditional yoga with the use of a hammock or aerial silk. You will also gain knowledge of spiritual awakening, yogic food and lifestyle, breathing exercises, and much more.
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Highlights
- Daily refreshing yoga and meditation sessions
- 200-hour yoga TTC and 50-hour Aerial yoga TTC
- Certificate of completion or eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Access provided yoga books and study materials
- Excursions and cultural interaction activities
- Indulge in a free Ayurvedic massage
- Enjoy 3 daily fresh, healthy, vegetarian meals
- 28 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
Participants at Rishikesh Yog Kendra can expect comfortable and tidy accommodations equipped with free Wi-Fi. Each room comes with an attached bathroom, and individuals have the option of choosing between single or shared occupancy based on their preferences.
All essential amenities necessary for the yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, are provided in the rooms. Surrounding the accommodations is a serene garden, offering picturesque views of the mountains during sunrise. Additionally, the spacious rooms provide ample space for meditation without any disruptions.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Curriculum
50-hour Aerial yoga
- Course covering 50 hours of comprehensive training in Aerial yoga
- Emphasis on understanding the significance of body movements
- In-depth anatomy lessons focusing on the safety aspects of various postures
- Guidance on recognizing potential pitfalls for students
- Opportunity to develop personalized yoga flows
- Practical teaching experience included
200-hour Hatha yoga
Hatha yoga
Rishikesh Yog Kendra Yoga School teaches the ancient Hatha yoga style practiced by Himalayan Masters for centuries. In the classes, you can adapt your practice to your own strength and flexibility. The main aim is to help you achieve good health and a peaceful mind. Below is the list of asana series you'll be practicing:
- Pavan Muktasana series 1 (15 practices)
- Pavan Muktasana series - 2 (10 practices)
- Pavan muktasana series - 3 (10 practices)
- MCentering postures series (5 practices)
- Surya Namaskar (12 asana series)
- Chandra Namaskar (12 asana series)
- Standing postures series (10 practices)
- Kneeling postures series (5 practices)
- Sitting postures series (10 practices)
- Forward bending postures series (5 practices)
- Backward bending postures series (5 practices)
- Supine postures series (6 practices)
- Prone postures series (5 practices)
- Fire series series (5 practices)
- Inversions series (5 practices)
- Twisting postures series (5 practices)
- Balancing postures series (5 practices)
- Relaxing posture series (5 practices)
- Meditative asana series (5 practices)
Understanding the theory is as crucial as the practice itself. Without a proper grasp of it, your performance may suffer. At Rishikesh Yog Kendra, their teachers provide a foundation for understanding the why, how, when, and what of each asana. To delve deeper into the postures, it requires self-motivation on your part. Here are the some of the theories you will be learning;
- Principles of Hatha yoga
- Ancient scriptures of Hatha yoga
- Antique Hatha yoga scriptures
- Yoga as a therapy
- Yoga as balancing
- Relationship between Hatha yoga and chakras, nadis, Kundalini, and the subtle body
Vinyasa Flow
- What is Vinyasa Flow, and what sets it apart? Explore the distinctions between Vinyasa and Vinyasa Flow.
- Discovering the origins of Vinyasa Flow: An introduction to its roots and development.
- Unraveling the appeal of Vinyasa Flow within the realm of diverse yoga classes.
- The art of teaching Vinyasa Flow: Overcoming the challenges and addressing the complexities of instruction.
- Crafting sequences for varied class structures: A guide to structuring and teaching diverse Vinyasa Flow classes.
- Exploring alternative class structures: Delving into the considerations that prompt a reevaluation of traditional formats.
- Navigating the teaching process: General guidelines for duration and strategies to identify and correct undesirable habits in asanas.
Pranayama
Pranayama is the central practice in traditional yoga. Many people misunderstand pranayama as the breathing practice only, but it is something more. In this class you will learn the secret of pranayama and how it leads one to health, peace, happiness, balance and awakening of kundalini.
- Week 1: Building strength in your system and a step by step understanding of pranayama.
- Week 2: Move towards from beginning to a deeper understanding of pranayama and practices.
- Week 3: Move towards advancing the practices with holding the breath and breathing with chakra awareness.
Here are the topics you will be learning for study of pranayama:
- What is prana
- What is pranayama
- What is breath and connection with the prana
- Importance and benefits of pranayama
- How to prepare yourselves to practice them
- Ancients texts of breathing
- General understanding
- Understand all about nostrils and how to activate them
- Secrets of pranayama
- Breath flow in 5 elements
- Unit of prana
- Function of prana
- Three levels of prana
- Three gunas
- How does prana flow
- Quality of breath
- Imbalance of prana
- Retention of breath
- 6 sitting positions for pranayama practices
- Breathing pattern
- Prana connection with chakras and Kundalini
- Beginners and intermediate practices
They will include the practice for over 10 prana practices which include:
- NadiShodan
- AnulomaViloma
- Bastrika
- Kapalbhati
- Brahmari
Meditation (Dhyana)
After stabilizing your posture with asana, purifying your energy through pranayama, and mastering control over your senses with pratyahara, you'll enhance your ability to focus the mind. The journey into meditation begins with concentration practices, and the 200-hour YTTC equips you with effective techniques to build a strong foundation, enabling you to cultivate heightened concentration and awareness.
In this 04-week program, you'll grasp the fundamentals and progress to intermediate levels of meditation preparations and techniques. Each day, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to perform them and start experiencing their benefits.
- Week 1: Developing foundation
- Week 2: Developing one-pointed focus, different types of concentration techniques, and visualization exercises
- Week 3: Meditation techniques, also chakra awareness and kundalini meditation
What you will be learning:
- Introduction to meditation
- History of meditation
- Preparation to meditation
- What is meditation and what it is not
- Why- how- where- when meditation
- Philosophy of meditation
- Meditation traditions
- Meditation scriptures
- Aim and objectives of meditation
- Sitting positions
- How to sit correctly
- Preliminary practices before practicing meditation
- Role of diaphragmatic breathing in meditation
- Correct breathing in meditation
- How to relax in meditation
- Lifestyle- diet- sleep- sex- job- rules in meditation
Styles of meditation practices
- Himalayan meditation practices
- Nada meditation practices
- Active meditation practices
- Tantra and Kundalini meditation practices
- Mantra and kirtan meditation practices
- How to do japa (recitation)
- Silence practice
- Silence meditation
Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)
The body produces toxins at all times and one needs to cleanse their bodies accordingly. Proper ablution, urination, cleaning nostrils, ears, eyes, skin, tongue, and other organs are very important for good health. These are physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual cleansing. In the beginning, yoga practitioners should follow six practices (Sat-Karma) by which they can unblock the channels for higher experiences. With your 200-hour YTTC, you will learn these cleansing practices. You will also learn the basic theory of the following;
- What is satkarma
- Benefits and risks
- Who should and should not practice it
- Experiences
- Preparation to satkarma
- Practices after completing it
- Nadi cleansing
Practices that you will learn
- Jiwa dhauti
- Data-Dhauti
- Karna-Dhauti
- Rubber-net
- Jalaneti
- Kapalbhati
- Agnisara
Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Yoga philosophy is the philosophy of life. Just by listening and understanding one can change one's own life. Yogi Vishnu learnt the secrets of yoga philosophy from his great Master Swami Veda by spending significant time with him. His authentic teachings will be taught by the teachers. Yoga philosophy does not only exist in Yoga Sutra. There are hundreds of yogic texts and you will be introduced to a few important ones such as: Yoga Sutra, Bhagawat Geeta, and Upanishad. During these 4 weeks yoga philosophy will take you on a great journey of wisdom.
Week 1: Entering to the world of wisdom
- Introduction to Indian culture and spirituality and Himalayan tradition
- Introduction to the ancient scriptures of yoga and spirituality
- Introduction to 9 major Indian philosophy
- Why is yoga philosophy the most important among all?
- History of yoga
- Types of yoga
Week 2: Patanjali welcomes you - External limbs
- Patanjali and his work
- Introduction to Yoga Sutra text
- Eight limbs of yoga
- Yamas and niyamas
- Philosophy of asana and pranayama
- Science of karma
Week 3: Inward journey of philosophy - Internal limbs
- Philosophy of concentration, meditation and Samadhi
- Overview of first chapter
- Overview of second chapter
- Overview of the third and fourth chapter of Patanjali
- Mind and its control
- Introduction to Bhagavat Geeta and Upanishad exploring the wisdom of yoga
- Chakras
- Nadi
- Kundalini
- Three fold pain
- Three bodies (Sharira)
- Panchakosha
- Tri-guna
- Mahabhuta (Theory of Elements)
Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Vijnan)
Yoga anatomy is one of the most important subjects for yoga teachers. In anatomy classes, you will learn two types of anatomy, physical and spiritual.
Physical anatomy
- Introduction to body and its structure
- Body planes
- Anatomical movements
- Bones of the skull
- Cervical vertebrae
- Shoulder girdle / arm bones / pelvic region
- Deformities of the spine
- Lower extremity
- Tendons and ligaments
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Respiratory system
Spiritual anatomy
- Nadi (energy channel)
- Chakras (energy centers)
- Kundalini (prime energy and source of all creativity)
- Panchakosha (5 layers)
- Pancha Mahabhuta (5 elements and body structure)
- Tri-Guna (three attributes)
Mudra
Mudra is a divine gesture practiced with human hands. There are hundreds of them and they can bring miraculous changes in the body and mind with its extraordinary powers.
You will learn about these powerful and secret mudras and their understanding.
- The secrets of mudra
- The position of elements in the hands
- The need for mudra
- The importance and advantages of mudras
- Special guidelines about mudra
- Practice/understand and experience of key kudras – during mediation
Bandha (energy lock)
The whole universe is made of energy. At all times the energy is converted into matter so that you see the whole universe as what it is. The physical body is also made of energy and it constantly works with it. With mudra channelize the energy and with bandha you control the energy and prevent it from draining. It helps you manage and maintain the energy. It also is helpful for Kundalini awakening.
There are only three bandhas according to yoga but the school will teach you many preparation techniques that will help you perform the bandhas correctly.
Here is what you will learn
- Meaning and importance of energy lock
- Why the energy lock and how the energy gets drained
- Energy knots and how to open them
- Understanding the three chakras; Muladhara-Manipura-Visuddhi
- Experience of energy lock
- Benefits and risks of bandha practices
Practices (beginners and intermediate level)
- Agnisar (Preparation to Uddiyana)
- Vahir Kumbhaka (External retention)
- Antar Kumbhaka (Internal retention)
- Ashwini Mudra
- Vajroli Mudra
- Mulabandha
- Uddiyana Bandha
- Jalandhara Bandha
Teaching methodology
Learning or practicing yoga is not enough to teach. Teaching yoga is an art in which you transform people's lives. A proper teaching methodology will help you with:
- Not to forget the sequence
- Avoid injuries
- Manage happiness during and after the practice
- Work with all sides of yoga and all levels
- Give a meditative experience
- Manage and balance the energy flow
Here is what you will learn
- Proper demonstration of a yoga practice
- The proper way to instruct and guide a lesson
- Proper alignment of yoga postures
- Proper adjustment with / without props
- Yogic personality establishment
Alignment
- Sense of alignment
- Role of alignment in daily practice
- How to balance prana and chakras
- How alignment works in 5 koshas
- Importance of alignment
- Different aspect of alignment
- To decrease the risk of injuries
- Increase the movement of joints
- Alignment based on body regions
- Upper limb alignment
- Lower limb alignment
- Torso – thorax – abdomen – pelvis alignment
- Head and neck – alignment
- Spinal alignment
- Basic alignment postures
- How to bring the body in comfortable
- How to find balance between body and mind
Adjustment
- What is the sense of yoga adjustment
- What is the level of yoga adjustment
- Why adjustment is needed in yoga asana
- Role of adjustments in yoga asana class
- Right technique of perfect adjustment
- How to apply a bandha and when
- Exploring the dynamics of each asana
- How to adjust self adjust in a posture
- How to adjust others during the class
- Pre required methods of adjustment
- Uses of different tools and props to achieve a peak of the posture
- Body weight management during a posture
- Safety rules and preparations
Evaluation and certification
At the end of the course, you will be evaluated and according to that, you will get the certification. Your evaluation will be based on the following:
- Performance during the course
- Attendance
- Practical asana demonstration test
- Written test (Objective and subjective type)
- Behavior
Daily schedule
- 05:30 Wake up time
- 06:30 - 07:00 Shatkriyas (Jal neti / eyes cleansing)
- 07:00 - 08:45 Hatha Flow and pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga philosophy
- 12:15 - 13:15 Yoga anatomy
- 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
- 14:30 - 15:30 Self-study
- 16:30 - 18:15 Vinyasa yoga and adjustment
- 18:30 - 19:30 Meditation
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Self-study
- 21:30 Lights off
Included excursions
In the yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, excursions are a special feature. You'll have the opportunity to practice yoga and meditation in serene locations, offering your body and mind much-needed relaxation. Exploring the beauty of Rishikesh during the course adds an extra element of joy. Every Sunday, the school arranges trips to places such as Kunjapuri Temples, Beatles Ashram, Parmarth Nikethan, Vashishta Cave, and more.
Instructors
Vimlesh Joshi
Acharya Vimlesh Joshi holds the Master's degree in Hindi literature, naturopathy, and yoga science. He has more than seven years of experience in the field of yoga. Spending his life in this field, Acharya Joshi is considered to be one of the best teachers in Rishikesh. On the third international day of yoga, June 21st, 2017, he was awarded as the best yoga teacher of Rishikesh by the Minister of Uttarakhand. Under the guidance of different Yog Gurus, Acharya Joshi has got a different vision on yoga teachings. He believes yoga does not mean twisting and curving of the body.
Neha Thakur
Neha Thakur, co-founder, expertise traditional yoga along with yogic anatomy. She additionally rehearses prenatal and postnatal yoga and children yoga. Her anatomy background enhances the precise methodology of her session, particularly for those trying to learn pregnancy yoga. Neha has combined the science with yoga to create a unique and effective teaching method for prenatal, postnatal, kids, and children yoga.
Vivek Singh
Yogacharya Vivek a noticeably accomplished person with a various and astonishing background. Born and raised inside the non secular hub of Rishikesh, yogacharya holds a Master's diploma in Yoga and a Bachelor of Law, reflecting a unique combination of non secular and criminal know how.With a ardour for each yoga and the regulation, yogacharya vivek has seamlessly included those disciplines into a splendid profession. Not only is he a registered instructor with Yoga Alliance USA, but he also spent 12 years serving as the supervisor of Vedniketan, a famend yoga ashram.
Sunil Rayal
Sunil Royal (RYT) is a motivated yoga instructor with advanced yoga training and specializes in traditional Hatha Yoga & Iyengar Yoga. His experience in 3yrs of learning and 5yrs of teaching inspires others on their yoga journey towards transformation in their lifestyle. He guides others to improve wellness and commits to long-term health and fitness goals. He is energetic and outgoing, with a collaborative spirit. He did his Master of Arts in Yoga from Himalayan Garhwal University, Pokhara District Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Retreat location
Yoga capital of the world
Rishikesh (India) is known as the yoga capital of the world. Students from all over the world come here for yoga teacher training, yoga classes, yoga courses, and to become a certified yoga teacher.
Rishikesh is the most ancient pilgrimage location in India. It is known as Tapo Bhumi, meaning the place for yoga and meditation of the Gods. Rishikesh is a peaceful temple town where the Ganges River flows clear and full of spiritual energy. Rishikesh is a holy place that acts as the beginning of the path leading to the sacred places deep in the Himalayas.
It is the perfect place for the spiritually inclined and for those who seek meaning. Spiritual people will find total peace and will be completely at home in Rishikesh.
Rishikesh came into the world limelight during the 1960’s when the famous British pop band, the Beatles, met and studied with their guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi here.
Since then Rishikesh has become popularized in the west as a destination for spiritual practice and study, attracting millions of tourists, wanderers, and spiritual seekers.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Regarding meals, the yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh ensures that participants receive hygienic and nutrient-rich food throughout their stay. Vegetarian meals are served to align with the principles of sattvic food, which influences the body's nature. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner consist of wholesome vegetarian dishes, supplemented with fresh fruits to fulfill the body's requirements for vitamins and minerals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Extra classes of advanced asanas and meditation are available.
There's plenty to see and do around here! Even though these activities aren't included in the price, Rishikesh Yog Kendra Yoga School can help you arrange them if you ask. Just tell the school what you're interested in, and they will make it happen!
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Cliff jumping
- Experience the traditional Indian culture
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- Trekking
Spa treatments
This training includes one Ayurvedic massage session.
What's included
- Holistic asanas morning and evening
- Aerial yoga
- Yoga anatomy
- Yoga philosophy
- Shatkriyas
- Mantra chanting
- Meditation
- Pranayama
- Rishikesh excursion - Ganga Arti / hiking / Temple Visit
- One Ayurvedic massage
- One way airport transfer from Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
- One sound healing session
- Certificate of completion or eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 28 nights accommodation
- 3 times a day sattvic meals
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer from hotel
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, and extra meals
- Optional additional activities or trips not mentioned in the program
- Extra stay beyond course dates
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from this airport is included. Returning to the airport has an extra cost.
Arrival by train
There is no direct train to Rishikesh. The nearest railway station is Haridwar or Dehradun. Upon arrival, one can hire a taxi to reach Rishikesh.
Arrival by bus
One can take a bus from New Delhi (ISBT) Interstate bus terminal to Rishikesh Bus Terminal and will have a 9 to 10 hour trip.
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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