“Take a journey into the expert yoga life”
24 Day 200 Hour Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Rishikesh Yog Sansthan, "Swargashram, Ram jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201, India"
Yoga Teacher Training in India
Yoga is a part of the transformation of medical and educational systems, becoming basic for individual and social growth. Rishikesh Yog Sansthan in Rishikesh took part in the development of yoga with basic information a 200-hour yoga teacher training course (200-hour TTC). Students can get personal health benefits and also enormous miracles in personality. Rishikesh Yog Sansthan spreads yoga with well-experienced yoga teachers who can easily make students know the ancient yoga texts and practices. The yoga teacher training course makes the student's future strong enough to make their own profession. Hence students will not only just gain the personality but will be gained certification for future growth. Yoga as "the way of life" will be practically experienced with a 200-hour teacher training course at Rishikesh Yog Sansthan, Rishikesh.
Meet the instructors
Kalpendra & Neeraj
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Highlights
- Yoga anatomy and yoga philosophy
- Daily Pranayama and chanting mantra sessions
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Shatkarma or yogic cleansing session
- Outing tours
- 23 nights accommodation
- Daily meals and herbal teas
- 1 Ayurveda massage
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
23 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 70 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 70 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- ATM / banking
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Newspapers
The accommodation meets standards with tidy rooms that are inviting and cozy. You have the option to choose from private accommodation or a shared room. All rooms have clean beds and blankets, attached bathrooms with a water heater system, and periodic clean-up facilities. Filtered drinking water is available in the kitchen. The entire school has WiFi access and a well-equipped library with several books for your reference.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview of the program 200-Hour yoga TTC
- Teaching process (theory and practical subjects)
- Evaluation process
- Code of conduct
Aims and objectives
- Principles of yoga therapy
- Concept of stress
- Yoga for diabetes
- Yoga for irritable bowel syndrome
- Yoga for constipation
- Yoga for hypertension
- Yoga for asthma
Guidelines in studying asana anatomy
- Mind
- Breathing
- Biomechanics
Chapter-1: Yoga techniques (100 hours)
Introduction
- 1. Principles of yoga
- 2. Concept of yoga therapy
- 3. Texts of yoga
- 4. History and learning Sanskrit names with english meaning
- 5. Techniques: Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, Meditation, Kriyas or Shtakarma
- 6. Mantra chanting: Surya Namskara Mantras, Mantra of Upanishad and concepts from Vedas
Asana/Yoga postures
This chapter deals with the description of physiological changes with Asana. This can be implemented for various poses and deepen the creativity. The basic knowledge can make the student plan the session better.
- 1. Hatha yoga asanas: History and learning Sanskrit names with english meaning.
- 2. Sura namaskaras
- 3. Standing poses: Triangle series, Worrier series, Dolasana series, Utita Hasta Padangushtasana series.
- 4. Sitting poses: Head to knee series, Plank series, Lotus series, twisting series, Raja kapotasana.
- 5. Prone poses: Locust series, Bhujangasana series, Dhanurasana, Mayurasana.
- 6. Supine poses: Pawan muktasana series, Chakrasana, Halasana series, Sirshasana.
- 7. Inversions and advance asana like Sirshasana, arm balances
- 8. Introduction to different styles of yoga
Pranayama/Breathing practices: Patanjali Concepts and hatha yoga practices.
- 1. Kapala bhati
- 2. Bhakstrika
- 3. Ujjayi
- 4. Nadi – Sodhana
- 5. Bhramari
- 6. Surya-Bhedi and Chandra-Bedi
- 7. Sheetali and Sheetkari
- 8. Advancing to Bandhas
Yoga gestures/Mudras: This will be discussed with Nadis, Meridian systems and modern science.
- 1. Jnana mudra
- 2. Chin mudra
- 3. Yoni mudra
- 4. Bhairava mudra
- 5. Hridaya mudra
- 6. Nasikagra
- 7. Khechari
- 8. Maha mudra
Yoga bandhas/Energy locks
- 1. Jalandhara: Relavance of Heart and respiratory systems will be discussed with vital signs.
- 2. Uddiyana: related stomach and intestines functions will be discussed.
- 3. Mula: Related changes of reproductive and excretory functions will be discussed.
- 4. Maha Bandha: Focuss and experiement on brain functions.
Dhyana/Meditation
- 1. Breathing Awareness Meditation
- 2. Imagery Meditation
- 3. Trataka: It is an intense gaging practice.
- 4. Dynamic Meditation
- 5. Mantra Meditation
- 6. Japa Meditation
- 7. Cyclic Meditation
Yoga relaxation techniques
- 1. Yoga Nidra
- 2. Deep Relaxation
- 3. Relaxation with music
Shtakarma/Yoga cleansing techniques
- 1. Jala-neti (Cleansing nostrils with water or a rubber cathedral): This yoga cleansing technique for nasal passages will improve the concentration ability before entering the asana session.
- 2. Vamana Dhouti (Active Vomiting technique): this yoga cleansing technique for digestive tract makes the body energetic enough to cope up with intense training.
- 3. Trataka (Gazing technique): this yoga cleansing technique for eyes reduces the previous stress and helps for stillness of mind.
- 4. Kapalbhati- yogic cleansing technique for lungs, sinuses and helps for better breath before starting an asana session.
- 5. Nauli- Open Discussion (optional): this yoga cleansing technique allows the practitioner to taste their involunatry abilities (sensing the involuntary functions.)
- 6. Basti- Open Discussion: this yoga cleansing technique allows the practitioner to understand the integration of different practices and allow them to choose the path of Saint Life. Agnisaara kriya (clean with fire), this will give an immediate change in the chakras and allow students to differentiate the physical and energy layers of our existence.
Chapter 2: Yoga anatomy and physiology (20 hours)
This is called as Sharira Vignana in Sanskrit. Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types are needed. The above-mentioned yoga techniques will be discussed in detail correlating of the few scientific topics for this intense beginner’s course.
Brief overview:
- 1. Digestive System- Basics and related yogic practices
- 2. Respiratory System- Basics and related yogic practices
- 3. Circulatory System- Basics and related yogic practices
- 4. Nervous System- Basics and related yogic practices
- 5. Endocrine System- Basics and related yogic practices
Yoga anatomy of asana, pranayama, meditation and shatkriya
- 1. Mind: internal and external awareness points at asana, pranayamana and meditation will be focused.
- 2. Breathing: quick and deep breathing concepts and their results as per Patanjali yoga Sutras will be clearly implemented for Asana, Pranayama and Kriyas.
- 3. Biomechanics: center of gravity, base of support and muscle efforts will be discussed to plan the advancement of asana or methodology of any practice.
Ayurveda concepts
- 1. Introduction to Ayurveda
- 2. Personality according to Ayurvedic
- 3. Essential Ayurvedic treatments
Chapter 3: Yoga humanities (30 hours)
This subject constitutes 30 hours of teaching. The student is going to gain the sacred knowledge and also the real yogic life. Patanjali Yoga Sutras are going to be understood and implement at every moment of the day. This is how personality can be changed and spiritual life starts (Sthitaprajna/Yogi).
- 1. Introduction to yoga- definitions and history
- 2. Panchakosha
- 3. Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- 4. Bhagawadgita
- 5. Chakras
- 6. Emotions and 5 senses
- 7. Sapta dhatus
- 8. Prana
- 9. Trigunas
- 10. Jnana yoga
- 11. Bhakti yoga
- 12. Karma yoga
- 13. Raja yoga
- 14. Introduction to Upanishads
Chapter-4: Professional essentials (30 hours)
This is part of asana session. This can be discussed in various classes of the daily schedule and the student will be encouraged to practice every day for an hour separately.
- 1. Structuring the yoga asana session.
- 2. Demonstration
- 3. Tone or Voice of teaching
- 4. Stepwise instructions
- 5. Counting- with instructions, with benefits, with numbering, with breaths.
- 6. Support the weak person physically.
- 7. Appreciate the best performance with voice.
- 8. Stay in the final pose with the meaning of “Stiram Sukham Asanam”.
Daily Schedule
- 05:30 Wake up
- 06:00 Herbal tea
- 06:15 Shatkarma/Yogic cleansing
- 06:30 Pranayama and chanting
- 07:30 Yoga asana
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Yoga anatomy
- 11:30 Yoga Philosophy
- 12:30 Lunch
- 16:30 Yoga Breathing/Yoga Nidra
- 17:00 Hatha/Ashtanga yoga asana
- 18:45 Pranayama/meditation
- 19:15 Dinner
- 21:45 Lights out
Included excursions
Outings/tours
These are part of the devotional, self-realization activities.
- 1. Ashram visit: Joining the traditional school called Gurukulam at nearby ashram at river Ganga. It allows the learner to feel the actual way of learning and implementing yoga in life. The yoga teacher also learns to see the self as beyond physical level. Feel the five elements inside and outside.
- 2. Ganga arti: Participating in the sacred activity of praying the river Ganga, one of the five elements as living God. This at the sunset times is called as Sandhya Vandanam can be learned practically under the guidance of our teacher who have lived in Gurukulam before joining this school.
- 3. Kunjapuri: The most sacred places of Goddess Parvati, wife of lord Shiva are many on this globe. One of the famous is at the peak mountains of Rishikesh. It will be visited early morning to have the visit of temple and also to catch the first rays of Sun light. This is also famous as Sun Rise Temple.
- 4. Rafting: The glory of river Ganga can be felt by taking a dip in it. If the scarcity obstructing such devotional activity, then the rafting will help to do such river bath. It is also pleasant to spend in the water between the green mountains, caves, rocks and beach.
- 5. Camping: mountain life by saints can be felt by traveling to nearby forest life with school team and the Indian cooking styles. Adjusting ability starts from such camping life. Here the practices like asana, pranayama, meditation, bhajans, different talents of students make a different day from intense course at one week end of the course.
Instructors
Kalpendra Chauhan
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Kalpendra Chauhan Ji who has been on the path of Yoga and spirituality from an early age of 19 born and brought up in Rishikesh traditional north Indian Spiritual family. His expertise lies in understanding the science behind yoga, breathing, meditation, and relaxation practices to help people find the balance between mind, body, and soul. He obtained a Master's degree in Yoga science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar in 2008. He also earned a post-graduate Diploma in Yoga and Holistic Health from HNB Garhwal University in 2005.
Neeraj Rayal
Yogi Neeraj Ji was born and raised in a traditional Brahmin family in Rishikesh, known as the City of God. His Guru Ji introduced him to yoga and ancient scriptures when he was a child. Yogi Neeraj Ji went on to study at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar, India, where he earned a "Yog Shastri" (Bachelor's degree) in Sanskrit.
Retreat location
Rishikesh Yog Sansthan is located at the very heart of Rishikesh. Come stay with us for a transformative experience that stays with you for an eternity. The Holy river Ganga is just a five-minute walk away, perfect for an evening stroll.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During the course the student of Rishikesh Yog Sansthan will get the hygienic and nutritious vegetarian meal.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Spa treatments
One Ayurveda massage is included in the price.
What's included
- Extensive knowledge of yoga practices
- Certificate of completion
- Outing tours
- River rafting
- GST
- 23 nights accommodation
- 1 Ayurveda massage
- All vegetarian meals served daily
- Pickup from Dehradun Airport (DED)
What's not included
- Visa
- Personal expenses
- Medical expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 70 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 80 USD. If you arrived at Jolly Grant Airport (DED), pick-up is available for free.
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$ 70 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 21% 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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