12 Day 100-Hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

What does this training give?

The 100-Hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a perfect course for someone who is passionate about the art of yoga and wants to take it up as a profession. This course will help you if you want to turn into an authorized teacher. It is a round course that helps you achieve fitness, flexibility, and peace of mind.

Furthermore, this course will teach you how to make decisions in contradictory situations in your profession as a teacher and act accordingly. This course prepares you for the future with its expert teaching body and intelligently curated structure. In this course, you will be challenged not only on the physical but also on a mental level and achieve expertise in both.

With this course, you will get to gain knowledge about the fundamental theories and histories of yoga and get to know about its various asanas. Additionally, you will be able to seek harmony of the body, and the mind and achieve balance with the surroundings. With this course, you will get an overall experience of asana control, diet needs, purity ceremonies, and many more things to become a successful yoga teacher.

Why take this training?

The 100-Hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a very innovative module that is designed to help the students gain the maximum skills with the use of theoretical, practical, hypothetical, and intuitive knowledge in a safe and protected environment. This course ensures that you learn the asanas to perfection and are prepared to become a professional.

It provides one-to-one teaching sessions to clarify doubts, boost confidence, and gain a wide understanding of the subject. This course is at par with the best international courses of yoga teachers programs and is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about yoga teaching.

Thus the 100-Hour Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a complete module that helps you get a grip on the Hatha Vinyasa Yoga standards and learn from the best. The module is designed to provide a complete experience and maximum benefit for the participants.

What are the highlights?

100-Hour Ayurveda yoga teacher training course outline

Yoga practice

• Daily yoga sessions
• Hatha and Ashtanga yoga practice
• Meditation and pranayama classes

The Philosophy of yoga

• In-depth study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
• History and overview of yoga
• Eight limbs of yoga

Anatomy

• Skeletal and muscular system of the body
• The Nervous system
• Postural knowledge and injury avoidance

Yoga sequencing

• Balancing of energy
• Discovering self-practice routine

Yoga teaching skills

• Be a confident teacher by improving your teaching abilities
• Discovering your own style of teaching

Ethics and business

• How to sequence your class
• How to give instructions

Course highlights

• Teacher training for 100 hours: Get the teacher training manual on arrival
• 11 days on location: Explore Rishikesh, the soul of yoga
• Yoga teacher certification
• All-inclusive packages
• Over a decade of experience: 12+ years of experience and excellence in yoga
• Classes with more focus: Each class with a group of maximum 15-20 students

Amenities upon arrival

• Water bottle
• Welcome drink
• Refreshing towel
• Toilet paper

100-hour yoga teacher training program

As a yogi, Rishikesh Yogkulam understands that the learning pace depends on an individual’s body type and is distinct for all. They do not believe in rushing through the training of any of their students. Hence, they present to you an option to take up the first 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India out of your 200-hour training in two different sections.

During the opening (welcoming) ceremony, you will be provided with a complete yoga kit which includes a yoga mat, books for study, notebook, water bottle, neti-pot, rubber neti, school t-shirt, and rudraksha mala.

Rishikesh Yogkulam has made their 100-hour yoga teacher training course in such a unique way so it's suitable for all the different levels of students as it includes yoga for beginners, primary series, intermediate series, and advanced level.

Every single student in the class will get personal attention from the individual teachers as all the yoga gurus are highly qualified, experienced holders, and well-known names in India. This 100-hour yoga teacher training course is for those who would like to deepen their practice, for new learners, and for beginners.

It is for those who would like to deepen their knowledge and practice in different aspects of yoga, anatomy, Ayurvedic therapies, and yogic life. During the course, you will assimilate not only the main subject of yoga but also learn the principles of yogic philosophy which will put you on the right path.

You will expand in the world of yoga, develop spiritually and physically, and improve your knowledge, professional skills, and the ability to teach yoga in your specific way. You will have special classes to understand the nuances of class teachings based on yogic principles and discussions on philosophical topics that will help streamline the approach and experiences of yogic practices in the class.

Apart from teaching the technical aspects of class teaching, very interactive and vibrant discussions on various aspects of the yogic lifestyle and ethics of yoga teachers will be encouraged. There will be sessions of talk and interactive discussions on different aspects of class teaching and presentation.

The dedicated and experienced panel of yoga teachers and gurus at Rishikesh Yogkulam have immense knowledge of Vinyasa yoga flows, Vinyasa yoga poses, different kinds of yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga, meditation, and much more. Following a unique way of making seekers learn, providing full attention to the needs of people personally as well as professionally. The staff is highly cooperative and ensures to make your stay as convenient as possible.

Ayurveda

• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Definition of Ayurveda and its unique features
• Concept of health according to Ayurveda
• Aim of Ayurveda
• History of Ayurveda
• Pancha Mahabhuta concept (5 body elements)
• Tridosha concept
• Concept of body, mind, and soul
• Concept of Sapta Dhatu (7 body tissue)
• Concept of Mala (waste products)
• Concept of Agni (digestive fire)
• Concept of Prakriti (body constitution)
• Panchakarma therapy (detoxification)
• Marma (vital energy points)
• Ayurvedic diet concepts
• Ayurvedic home remedies

1. Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)

The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.

• Om asato maa sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Tvameva mata ca pita tvameva (Sloka on gods)
• Om tryambakam yajamahe (Mantra on lord shiva)
• Om sahana vavatu (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Guru brahma guru vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara (Guru stotram)
• Yogena cittasya (Sloka on sage Patanjali)
• Hare Rama, hare Krishna (Maha mantra)

2. Yoga postures (asana)

Students will gain extensive knowledge of yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility, and discipline.

Hatha yoga

This is the traditional form of yoga that helps to control the mind and body through various holistic techniques. This type of yoga involves performing poses that are slow or medium and require the individual to hold the pose for a long time. It helps you to prepare for deep meditation helps to improve your health and increases happy thoughts.

Hatha in Sanskrit means pressure or forceful. That's why hatha yoga means such a yoga posture in which physical force and physical pressure are applied. It can be understood in this way, the yoga in which there is a balance of both body and mind is called hatha yoga. Under this yoga style, pranayama breathing, chanting, and yoga poses done with hands are called mudras. There are mainly such poses in Hatha Yoga, in which one does not remain in the same posture for a long time, in this, the postures are changed quickly. The best example of this is Surya Namaskar. In this, all the steps are done quickly, no time is spent in the postures.

• Pawanmuktasana series 1
• Pawanmuktasana series 2
• Pawanmuktasana series 3
• Surya namaskar ( sun salutation)
• Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
• Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
• Trikonasana (triangle pose)
• Parivirtatrikon asana - revolving triangle pose
• Uttkatasana - chair pose
• Virbhdrasana 1 - warrior 1
• Virbhdrasana 2 - warrior 2
• Virbhdrasana 3 - warrior 3
• Ardha chandrasana - half moon pose
• Vriksasana - tree pose
• Parvatasana - mountain pose
• Adho mukha svanasana - downward facing dog
• Kati chakrasana - waist rotating pose
• Malasana - squatted yoga pose
• Garudasana - eagle pose
• Baddha konasana - bound angle pose
• Rajkapoot asana - pegion pose
• Bhujanghasana - cobra pose
• Urdhva mukha svanasana - upward facing dog
• Matsyasana
• Setu Bhandasana
• Utrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Salabhasana
• Supta Virasana - reclining hero pose
• Virasana - hero pose
• Vajrasana - thunderbolt
• Gomukhasana
• Balasana
• Dandasana
• Ardha Matsyendrasana

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga

The Astanga Vinyasa yoga style created in the 20th century by Krishna Pattabhi is a modern form of the classical art of yoga. This style of yoga is linked with movements called vinyasa, which involves body movements and simultaneous breathing. It is a great form to increase flexibility.

The style is propagated by Pattabhi Jois, who learned it from his teacher "Tirumalai Krishnamacharya". To expand it, Jois started his own Ashtanga yoga research Institute in the year 1948. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is an energetic style that works by getting breath synchronizing with movements. Every single asana of the series is directly linked with flowing movements or Vinyasa. The style that is in current teaching is known as the "Mysore Style" as it originally originated in Mysore. It further gives rise to various other styles of Power yoga.

• Surya Namaskar A
• Surya Namaskar B
• Padangusthasana
• Padahastasana
• Utthita Trikonasana
• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Utthita Parsvakonasana
• Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
• Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D
• Parsvottanasana Utthita Hasta Padangusthasanaa A B & C
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana A & B
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A B & C
• Ardha Baddha Paschimottanasana
• Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
• Janu Sirsasana A B & C
• Marichyasana A B C & D
• Navasana
• Bhujapidasana A & B
• Kurmasana
• Supta Kurmasana
• Garbha Pindasana
• Kukkutasana
• Baddha Konasana A & B
• Upavistha Konasana A & B
• Supta Konasana A&B
• Supta Padangusthasana
• Ubhaya Padangusthasana
• Purvottanasana
• Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
• Setu Bandhasana
• Urdhva Dhanurasana
• Salamba Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdhva Padmasana
• Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Uttana Padasana
• Sirsasana
• Urdhva Dandasana
• Yoga Mudra
• Utplutih
• Savasana

3. Pranayama (breathing practices)

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind. Pranayama is the practice of inhaling and exhaling breath regulation. Pranayama is derived from the Sanskrit words “Parna” and “Yama” which means life energy and control. You intentionally breathe in and breathe out air to achieve the benefits of Pranayama.

The word Pranayama is made up of Prana + Ayama. This means, controlling your breath and the expansion of breath is called Pranayama. The flow of life force in our body gives us life force. Pranayama is the easiest way to keep our bodies alive and our minds strong. Through pranayama, we understand the depth and seriousness of yoga and we learn to control our breath. Controlling the breath depends on our Prana. Pranayama is one of the eight limbs of yoga. The eight limbs of yoga are Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

• Introduction of pranayama
• Benefits of pranayama
• Pranayama And lifestyle
• Types Of Breathing
• Sitting posture for pranayama
• Nadishodhana pranayama
• Sheetali pranayama
• Sheetkari pranayama
• Bramari pranayama
• Ujjayi pranayama
• Bhastrika pranayama
• Kapalbhati pranayama
• Surya Bheda pranayama
• Chandra Bheda pranyama

4. Meditation (dhyana)

The art of meditation forms an integral part of the course. Meditation involves calming the entire body and mind of the individual. The course each day is challenging and requires practicing new skills. Meditation helps to stay stress-free and acquire those skills to the best of one's capabilities.

Meditation is a way through which you can come out of your stressful life and improve your lifestyle. In today's time, people mostly go through mental illness, and their daily routine gets disturbed. People associated with yoga are most aware of this mindfulness practice because they do not forget to include it in their daily routine.

Therefore, listening to your breath or listening to the sound of birds clearly while in the posture of dhyana is meditation, but when you do not experience anything else while in this posture, then you are in the right state of meditation.

• Introduction to meditation
• Meaning of meditation
• Meditation definition
• Importance of meditation in modern times
• Different kinds of meditation: active meditation and silent meditation
• Preparation for Meditation: lifestyle and right attitude towards meditation
• Kaya sthairyam（body steadiness)
• Breath awareness meditation
• Ajapa meditation
• Trataka meditation
• Aum meditation
• Japa meditation
• Yoga Nidra meditation

6. Yoga cleansing (Shatkarma)

Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during the physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.

• Rubber - neti
• Jalaneti
• Kapalbhati - cleansing the lungs

7. Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

The anatomy and physiology of yoga are related to the medical benefits of this ancient art on the muscles, bones, and the entire anatomy of the individual. The extraordinary yoga poses that are focused on the various life structures and restrictions of the body are considered here.

Anatomy is a branch of science dealing with the bodily structure of a living being. You will get to know a complete understanding of the inner structure and the movements associated with each pose. It revolves around the layers of the body, mind, and energies flowing in the body. In simple words, yoga anatomy teaches you everything in relation to body organs, tissues, muscles, and so on.

Yoga Physiology is that branch that explains the functions of organisms. It makes you understand the basic functioning of the cell and living beings at the molecular level. In simple words, Physiology is about learning yoga asanas, breathing techniques, and more.

• Introduction to yoga anatomy And physiology
• Organization of the human body
• Levels of human body organization 1
• 1 major system of the human body
• Introduction to the skeletal system and bones
• Overview of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage in the human body
• Introduction to the muscular system of human
• 13 major muscle groups in human body
• Muscle bone relationship with yoga asana
• Anatomy and physiology of human spine
• Creating a sequence of yoga for 4 sections of spine
• Respiratory system anatomy and physiology
• Organs of the respiratory system with their functions
• Yoga poses for improving the respiratory system
• Pranayama to improve lung capacity
• Introduction to the circulatory system of the body
• Functioning of human heart, blood pressure, and yoga relationship
• Yoga and pranayama to improve the circulation of blood into the body
• Introduction to bones and muscles of the shoulder
• Rotator cuff muscles and their relevance in yoga
• System of digestion and its anatomy and physiology
• Types of yogic food, tamasic food, rajasic food, and sattvic food
• Location of glands in the human body and their anatomy and hormones they secrete
• Introduction to bones and muscles of the pelvis
• Introduction of the nervous system of the human body
• Reflex actions, sensory and motor neurons, and sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
• Asana and pranayama for the nervous system
• Introduction to anatomy and physiology of mudras
• Introduction to lymphatic system physiology
• Role of immunity and yoga practices to enhance its functioning
• Major systems and yogic practices relationship
• Introduction to endocrine glands of the human body
• Chakra and gland relationship

8. Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

This propagates the idea of yoga as a way of thinking that benefits from rehearses. The yoga philosophy or the way of thinking about yoga helps you achieve harmony and tranquillity in life and brings unending joy, physical and mental stability, and great thinking power. This course helps you to understand the reasonings for yoga.

Maharishi Patanjali is the founder of Yoga philosophy. Yoga philosophy is one of the six theistic philosophies (Shad Darshanas). The first book of this philosophy is the Yoga Sutras. Yoga philosophy is also known as Seshvara Sankhya or Theistic Sankhya. Because it accepts almost all the beliefs of Sankhya in relation to life and the world. Also, it accepts the existence of God. In yoga philosophy, God is described as a special power who remains unaffected by tribulation, karma, result, ideal, culture, etc. Its function is not to provide liberation, but only to remove obstacles from the path of the seeker. The Bhagavad Gita is also called Yoga Shastra i.e. the manual of Yoga.

• Introduction to yoga
• Concept of hatha yoga
• Origin of yogic practice
• Introduction to yoga sutra
• Yogic discipline
• Patanjali’s definition of yoga
• Types of vritti
• Concept of abhiyasa and vairagya
• Chita-vikchepa
• Ashtanga yoga
• Introduction to chakra

9. Alignment and Adjustment

While performing certain asanas, you might feel stress on your muscles. Don't worry if you feel so because it is normal. Wear and Tear on joints and muscles while getting into the practice of yoga is not a big. No matter whether you're a beginner or experienced, you can experience some sudden or sharp pain in a particular pose. This can sometimes lead to injury. Don't get scared! To avoid the risk of injuries and pain, Alignment classes are organized.

So, what exactly an alignment class is? In an Alignment class, you will learn the precise and ideal way to perform any given pose so that you can get maximum benefits from it and minimize the risk of injury. It normalizes the use of props and modifications during yoga asanas. When you get to know alignment, then you can make any pose work for you.

• Samasthithi
• Trikonasana
• Parivirta Trikonasana
• Parsavkonasana
• Parivirta Parsavkonasana
• Ardha Chandrasana
• Parivirta Ardha Chandrasana
• Virbhdrasana 1,2,3
• Dandasana
• Paschimotasana
• Purvottanasana
• Janu Sirsasana
• Ardha Matsyendranath Asana
• Santoolan Asana
• Chaturanga Dandasana
• Adho Mukha Swanasna
• Bhujanghasana
• Titli asana
• Chakrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Ardha Matsyendrasana
• Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Matsyasana
• Sirsasana

10. Shatkarma

The six inward cleanings and purging practice that brings in the benefits of a rich experience in yoga is called Shatkarma. It is a magnificent practice that addresses different parts of the body like the sensory system, the stomach, the circulatory system, the respiratory system, etc. This practice makes the yoga experience profound and rich.

The origin of the word Shatkarma is from the combination of these two words "Shat" and "Karma". In this, Shat means six and Karma means actions. Thus Shatkarma means 'six actions'. Here Shatkarma refers to the six special actions through which the body is purified. In Hatha Yoga, these six types of purification actions are called Shatkarma.

Maharishi Gherand has described six Shatkarmas as the first part of Yoga in the Gherand Samhita. They believe that without the practice of Shatkarma, no seeker can achieve success in the path of Yoga. First of all purification of the body is necessary. Without purification of the body, it is difficult for the seeker to move forward in following other parts of yoga. That's why Maharishi Gherand has accepted Shatkarma as the first part of Yoga.

• Jala Neti
• Rubber Neti
• Kunjal

Daily schedule

• 05:30 Morning bell
• 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
• 07:45 - 08:45 Pranayama
• 08:45 - 09:45 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga philosophy
• 11:15 - 12:15 Alignment and adjustment
• 12:30 - 13:30 Yoga anatomy and physiology
• 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
• 14:30 - 16:00 Rest
• 16:00 - 17:00 Ayurveda
• 17:00 - 18:00 Yin Yoga/Ashtanga Vinyasa
• 18:15 - 19:15 Meditation
• 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
• 21:00 - Lights off