24 Day 200-Hour Kundalini and Chakra Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
This 200-hour Kundalini yoga course in Rishikesh teaches a method by which you can achieve the spiritual purpose of your life. Kundalini yoga is a sacred technology associated with the true identity of the soul and its expression.
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Highlights
- Daily 7 - 8 hours session
- Yoga kits, manual, books, notebook
- Sunday excursion
- 23 nights accommodation
- 3 vegetarian meals per day
- Pick up from Dehradun Airport (DED)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 60 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
Samridhi Yoga School has 14 cottages with private and shared accommodations. Each room is equipped with an attached clean Western-style bathroom, 24-hour hot and cold water supply, filtered drinking water, and clean mountains or river view.
Program
Goal
The 200-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh is intended primarily for any adult wishing to settle professionally as a teacher of yoga or to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge to practice yoga with authenticity, security, and benevolence.
- To get a deep understanding of the fundamental nature, technologies, and concepts of Kundalini yoga
- To experience transformation through the practice of the teachings and the corresponding lifestyle
- Develop the skills, confidence, and consciousness required to become a teacher
- To develop interaction with fellow students, teachers, and Sangat
Foundations tell the student about the principles and practices of self-sensorial man and know how Kundalini yoga and the yogic lifestyle can harmonize and elevate the human experience and awaken your true potential.
About the training
Anyone who knows about Kundalini and believes in it has this hidden desire to awaken it. They say that once Kundalini's awakening happens, it transforms an average human into a supreme being. Probably, that is the reason why a lot of people around the world are attempting this act of courage, determination, and sacrifice. While they are quite occupied in their venture, there are quite a few people who know very less about Kundalini, and what exactly it means when you say Kundalini awakening.
Let yourself first understand the meaning of Kundalini, it simply means ‘that which is coiled’, and it can also be interpreted as ‘coiling like a snake’ or ‘coiled up’. It is considered a vital force or energy that you all hold within yourself. Kundalini is represented as a serpent coiled around the root or Muladhara Chakra, the first of seven chakras at the base of the spine. This is scientific because it provides technology, a method by which anyone practicing Kundalini Yoga can experience this process of unfolding and awakening that identity inside.
It is much more than a physical exercise system. It is a dynamic, powerful tool for expanding awareness. An interactive course on the theory, practice, and basic skills of a Kundalini yoga instructor consists of 180 hours of instruction in the classroom and 40 hours of independent service. To train a practitioner of yoga, to help him understand yoga as part of the Vedic sciences, and to provide all the necessary tools to develop yoga teaching skills, such as knowledge of
- Analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques
- Guided practice of the techniques themselves
- Study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice
- The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts
- Principles of demonstrating asanas and use of language and voice
If you are considering joining it means you have a longing for deeper, inner discovery. This course is a deep dive into the study of yoga. The program is truly special, not only for its content and practice but also for the loving intention which was put into every detail that surrounds it.
Six key highlights
- Advance yoga kriyas and techniques
- Specific traditional yoga asana classes
- Advance pranayama and shatkarma practices
- Beach yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- Meditation sessions and mantra chanting
- One free Ayurvedic massage and sound healing session
Curriculum
1. Kundalini yoga asanas
Samridhi Yoga School teaches the yoga asanas of classical Hatha yoga. For each posture, they will show you how to enter the position, the correct alignment in the final position, the Sanskrit name and the English name, the modifications, the benefits, and the contraindications. The Kundalini yoga asanas combine breath, Mudra, eye focus, mantra, and body locks to offer a positive effect on the body, mind, and soul of an individual.
2. Pranayama (one hour)
The practice of pranayama is crucial for preparing your body and mind for meditation. The program includes the theory and practice of the essential methods of pranayama. "Prana" is a vital energy in the body and "Yama" means to control; on combining, pranayama means "control of breath".
3. Meditation (one hour)
Kundalini meditation mainly aims to awaken the Kundalini energy present in the chakra located at the base of the spine of an individual. Sit still, close your eyes, block your mind from other thoughts, and get induced into a state of peace, power, and meditation.
4. Mantra chanting and kirtan
Sanskrit mantra recitation during your morning Surya Namaskar practice will bring strength to your muscles, organs, respiratory system, and chakras. In addition, it will allow you to experience the rhythm of meditation in motion. Close your eyes and speak out the powerful mantras, the powerful OM.
5. Mudras and Bandhas
In Kundalini yoga teacher training courses, they teach the energy seals and locks of classical Hatha yoga. Bandhas are crucial during pranayama practice and are integrated with Mudras. It is connected with the pranic energy of the body and the energy flow is directed into the Sushumna Nadi of an individual.
6. Kriya (Shatkarmas) yoga practices for Kundalini awakening
By participating in the Kundalini yoga teacher training course, you will gain knowledge of all of the shatkarmas. It simply aims to purify the body. Shatkarma means six purification methods that remove toxins from the body and makes it clean, healthy, and strong.
7. Kundalini Vedic philosophy
The real or true origin of Kundalini yoga is not known completely but if you go through the ancient sacred Vedic collections, such as Upanishads, then, you come to know that Kundalini is actually a science of energy and spiritual philosophy. The practice of Kundalini is not new, it was discovered ages ago.
8. Kundalini anatomy
The Kundalini yoga teacher training program provides education in the skeletomuscular system, nervous system, and respiratory system. As well they teach the anatomy of the chakras, nadis, auras, and koshas. Physical anatomy and subtle anatomy work together to create human life experiences.
Daily schedule
- 06:00 Pranayama
- 07:00 Hatha yoga
- 10:00 Yoga philosophy
- 11:00 Alignment and adjustment
- 15:00 Yoga anatomy
- 16:00 Ashtanga yoga
- 18:00 Meditation
Included excursions
- Local sightseeing
- Village tour or hiking
Instructors
Jay P Bhatt
Jay is passionate about sharing yoga here at Adi Yogpeeth. Jay spent his adolescence in an ashram where he was immersed in a yogic lifestyle from a young age. Whether he knew it or not, soon he would devote his life to sharing the science of yoga. He teaches multiple styles of yoga, from pranayama classes to classes tailored for beginners, to Ashtanga and Hatha. He has an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and body mechanics and loves to build energy in his asana. Jay offers some of the best verbal cues and alignment adjustments around.
Rajeev Nautiyal
Yogi Rajeev Ji is a highly motivated yoga teacher with a specialization in Hatha, Ashtanga, and Yin yoga. He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. As he started to work after his graduation, he realized that he does not want to work in corporate life. Following this realization, he decided to pursue yoga as both a career and lifestyle and he got a Master’s Degree in Yogic Science. He has a passion to inspire people to improve their wellness and find their way in life. He enjoys serving people to explain to them the importance of yoga to create oneness within one’s own self.
Retreat location
The training will take place in Laxman Jhula, Uttarakhand, India. Just above Rishikesh, Samridhi Yoga School is a little slice of paradise. Located on the banks of the Ganga River (Ganges) in the Himalayan foothills, they are surrounded by mountain forests, hiking trails, swimming beaches, and nature in abundance.
The Hem River also joins the Ganga at the doorstep, so they are double lucky. Jolly Grant Airport (DED) is the closest airbase to Rishikesh, which is approximately 20 kilometers away. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi is the second closest airport to Rishikesh (250 kilometers away), which is well-linked with all prime cities in India and across the globe.
Distances
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 20 kilometers
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 250 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served daily meals and drinks included in the price. You are what you eat. So a great deal of care has to be taken when it comes to preparing food. In Samridhi Yoga School, they have chosen the food as per the requirements of the yoga practitioners. Keeping in mind the nutritional values and following the guidelines of Ayurvedic science, they have prepared a wide spread of sattvic food which satisfied not only the taste of the tongue but also the soul and mind. They keep in mind the special dietary needs of their students and provide gluten-free and vegan food coming directly from organic shops in the local area.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Cliff jumping
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- Trekking
What's included
- Training
- Weekend excursions
- Sports activities
- 23 nights accommodation
- 3 meals and tea, juices, etc.
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED) or Rishikesh bus station pick-up
- Certificate of completion
- Yoga materials
- Course kit
- Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Airfare
- Other airports' transfers
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED) and Rishikesh bus station drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
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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