22 Day Sacred Kundalini Journey 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Empower Your Spirit – Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in the Himalayas
Welcome to the sacred journey of Kundalini Yoga! Are you ready to unlock your hidden energy, elevate your consciousness, and experience a deep spiritual awakening? You are in the right place! Sanskriti Yogpeeth Rishikesh offers a 22-day immersive 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course, designed to help you activate your Kundalini energy, balance your chakras, and master the art of spiritual alignment. From kriyas to pranayama, from chakra activation to mantra chanting, this course covers all essential techniques to enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Isn’t it incredible to awaken your inner power and embrace your highest potential? This course allows you to deepen your understanding of Kundalini energy, strengthen your meditation practice, and gain expertise in guiding transformative Kundalini yoga sessions.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Mastery in Kundalini practices
- Chakra healing and energy alignment
- Confidence in teaching
- Mental and emotional transformation
- Spiritual awakening and self-realization
- Certificate of completion
- Free taxi pick-up (Dehradun airport)
- 21 nights accommodation with attached washroom
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
21 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
The yoga courses and programs offered by Sanskriti Yogpeeth include a peaceful and comfy stay for their beloved yoga students. The rooms are spacious and airy, replete with almost all the necessary facilities and requirements. Hygiene is their priority in every aspect, and so the rooms at the stay are cleaned daily and maintained in a state of proper hygiene.
Yoga ashram facilities
- Hot / cold water: Enjoy a 24/7 power supply for uninterrupted gadget use and convenience during your stay.
- Cozy accommodation: Ensures a restful and comfortable retreat for students during practice.
- First aid kit: Ensures safety, security, and peace of mind during your yoga practice.
- Free Wi-Fi: Enjoy free high-speed WiFi in all rooms for seamless work or social media connectivity.
- Yogic food: Enjoy a gluten-free sattvic diet, keeping you refreshed, energized, and rejuvenated daily.
- Transportation: Transportation is provided to students, ensuring easy access to yoga and activities.
Program
Overview
Designed for yoga practitioners seeking deeper knowledge and teaching expertise in Kundalini, pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting.
Yoga style
Integrates breath control techniques, mindfulness practices, and sacred mantra recitation for holistic mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation.
What will you gain from the teacher training
You might be wondering how this course can transform your personal and teaching journey. Here’s what you’ll achieve:
- Mastery in Kundalini practices – Develop a profound understanding of kundalini kriyas, pranayama, bandhas, mudras, and meditation techniques.
- Chakra healing and energy alignment – Learn how to activate and balance the seven chakras for enhanced vitality and well-being.
- Confidence in teaching – Gain expertise in kundalini yoga teaching methodologies, allowing you to confidently guide students in their awakening journey.
- Mental and emotional transformation – Reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and cultivate emotional balance through kundalini practices.
- Spiritual awakening andd self-realization – Connect with your higher self, deepen your meditation practice, and embrace profound inner growth.
Practicing Kundalini Yoga in Rishikesh—the spiritual heart of yoga—adds authenticity and depth to your transformation. The course provides a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring you gain practical and theoretical expertise in Kundalini yoga with ease.
Recommended books
- Light on Pranayama by BKS Iyengar
- Hatha yoga pradipika
- Asana pranayama mudra bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- Ashtanga Hrdayam - P.R. Srikantha Murthy
- Patanjali yoga sutrras - Swami Viyekananda
- Light on yoga - BKS Iyengar
Course syllabus
Ayurveda
A qualified Ayurvedic expert from Avatar Yoga School introduces the key concepts of Ayurveda to support the enhancement of health and well-being. Ayurveda is an ancient healing science that originated in India thousands of years ago. At the yoga school in Rishikesh, students are introduced to the foundational principles of Ayurveda.
- Introduction of Ayurveda
- Definition of health
- 3 doshas and prakriti
- The prakriti analysis
- Ayurveda nutrition
- Fasting
- Ayurveda physiology and kriyas
- Daily and seasonal routine in Ayurveda
- Yogic diet
Pranayama
The practice of pranayama is crucial for preparing your body and mind for meditation. The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program includes the theory and practice of the essential methods of pranayama.
- Natural breathing
- Nadi shodhana
- Clavicular breathing
- Thoracic breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Shitali
- Chandra bhedi
- Abdominal breathing
- Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati
- Bhramari
- Shitkari
- Surya bhedi
Meditation
The approach to the practice of asana will facilitate the experience of meditation, both in your asana practice and during seated meditation at the end of each day.
- Introduction of meditation
- Chakra meditation
- Yoga nidra meditation
- Osho meditation
- Tratak (candle) meditation
- Soham meditation
- Nad brahma meditation
- Kundalini meditation
- Inner light meditation
- Prana meditation
- Mantra chanting meditation
Mantra chanting and keertan
Sanskrit mantra recitation during the 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.
- Guru mantra: By chanting this mantra, you can enhance your knowledge.
- Ritunjaya mantra: This mantra keeps you fit and healthy.
- Shanti mantra: Shanti mantra keeps your mind cool and tension-free.
- Gayatri mantra: It improves immunity and grows your learning and concentration skills.
- Sun salutation 12 mantras: It stimulates and balances all the systems of the human body.
- Santhosham shanti mantra: It keeps your mind calm and helps you grow.
- Yoga mantra: Yoga mantra helps to reduce anxiety and depression and releases neuroses.
- Vedika Shanti Mantra: It is related to the welfare of humanity and spreads peace all over the world.
- Surya mantra: This removes carbon dioxide from the lungs and replaces it with fresh oxygen.
- Keertan: Mahadev Sambho | Hare Rama Hare | Krishna Jai Gurudev | Jai Ma Kali | Jai Ma Durga
Mudras and bandhas
The 200-hour teacher training course covers the energy seals and locks of classical Hatha yoga.
- Introduction of mudra
- Jnana mudra
- Chin mudra
- Ling mudra
- Hridaya mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Prana mudra
- Apana mudra
- Yoga mudra
- Ashwani mudra
- Hridaya mudra
- Moola bandha
- Uddiyana bandha
- Yoni mudra
- Jalandhara bandha
- Maha bandha
Meditation techniques
Explore a variety of meditation techniques, ranging from mindfulness and concentrative meditation to loving-kindness and Vipassana. Discover how these practices cultivate inner peace, self-awareness, and heightened consciousness.
Pranayama techniques
Understand the art of breath control through pranayama. Learn various breathing techniques that harmonize the body and mind, energize the spirit, and promote overall well-being.
Yoga philosophy
Delve into the philosophical underpinnings of yoga, including the study of classical texts such as the Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Understand how these ancient teachings provide a guide for living a meaningful and purposeful life.
Teaching methodology
Develop the skills and confidence to guide others in meditation and pranayama practice. Learn effective teaching techniques, sequencing, and the art of creating a supportive and uplifting class environment.
Kriyas (Shatkarmas)
By participating in the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training course, you will gain knowledge of all of the shatkarmas of classical Hatha yoga.
- Neti (Jala Neti and Sutra Neti)
- Dhauti (Kunjal/Vamana, Vastra, Danta, Vatsara, Agni Sara)
- Tratak
- Nauli
- Ling Mudra
- Kapalbhati
Evaluation
The overall evaluation of 200 Hours Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at Sanskriti Yogpeeth, Rishikesh, India, based on the below assessment:
- Written assessment - Completion of assignment.
- Practical assessment - Designing, sequencing, and conducting a yoga session.
- Student's conduct throughout the training will be an essential criterion.
- Attendance - Minimum 90%, wherein the student must have presented a valid and agreed-upon reason for 10% absenteeism.
Daily schedule (Monday-Saturday)
- 05:30 Wake up
- 06:00 - 08:00 Morning Kundalini asanas practice
- 08:00 - 09:00 Kundalini pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga philosophy and anatomy
- 11:00 - 12:00 Self-study
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:00 Kundalini philosophy
- 15:30 Tea time / rest
- 16:00 - 17:00 Kundalini awakening practice
- 17:15 - 19:00 Asana for Kundalini
- 19:00 - 19:30 Dinner
- 19:40 - 20:30 Kundalini meditation / yoga Nidra
- 21:30 Lights off
Class schedule may be changed according to the weather conditions.
Included excursions
Beyond the courses
- Opening Havan (Fire ceremony)
- Ganga Aarti (Parmath Niketan ashram)
- Sunrise view (Kunjapuri / Balkumari temple)
- Meditation cave tour (Mouni / Vashishtha)
- Outdoor yoga by the Ganges
- Dance class (Bollywood, classical)
- Classical music concert with Gurukul students
- Bhootnath temple (13th-floor Bhootnath templee)
Instructors
Amit Deshwal
(Lead Trainer (E-RYT 500), Ashtanga Yoga, Adjustment-Alignment) (Experience: 18+ years) (Level: E-RYT 500 Hour). Being born in the holy land of Rishikesh, his vision of following the path of yoga came naturally as health and spirituality were always subjects of his interest. It all began with doing a Hatha Yoga Teachers Training Course at the renowned yoga School Kevalyadham in Pune and then followed with practice at the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh.
Siddhartha Veer
(Yoga Philosophy, QNA, Meditation) (Experience: 16+ years) (Level: Yoga Philosophy). Born in a traditional Indian family, Siddhartha Veer grew up around temples and ashrams of great sage Neem Karoli Baba. The childhood touch with these ashram visits and wanderings in the Himalayan foothills gave him a deep spiritual connection and a thorough understanding of the ancient Vedic wisdom.
Dr. Rakesh
(Yoga Anatomy, Ayurveda, Therapeutic Yoga) (Experience: 1 year) (Level: Anatomy & Ayurveda). Yogi Rakesh believes beauty is held in every moment, and a smile can connect, create, and calm. And that we all can leave a mark, no matter how small, to help make the world a better place. Yogi Rakesh is an Anatomy Teacher. He has earned his Diploma in Anatomy and Philosophy and also a Diploma in Ayurveda. He has been serving his knowledge of Yoga Anatomy and Yoga Therapy for the last two years. His experience of teaching several types of students and people has taken him to another level of teaching.
Neeraj Rayal
(Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Asana, Alignment-Adjustment) (Experience: 1 year) (Level: Ashtanga). Yogi Neeraj Ji was born and raised in a very traditional Brahmin family within the City of God of Rishikesh. He was introduced to yoga and ancient scriptures in his childhood by his Guru Ji. He went on to study Yoga at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar, India where he earned "Yog Shastri" (Graduate or Bachelor degree) in Sanskrit.
Jagjeet Singh
(Meditation, Pranayama and Mantra Chanting) (Experience: 16+ years) (Level: Mantra Chanting). "Jaggi" Ji was born in Haridwar, the holy city of Uttarakhand, and has practiced yoga since he was a little child. He was aware of the advantages of yoga from a young age because most of his family members are practitioners. He begins to practice it thoroughly and attentively. His pure insight came from Hindu texts like the Bhagavad Gita. He became an adept student of yoga with practice and guidance from his wise grandfather, a yogi.
Kalpendra Chauhan
(Shatkarma, Yoga Philosophy, Meditation) (Experience: 16+ years) (Level: Shatkarma). - At Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar, Yogi Kalpendra Chauhan Ji earned a master's degree in yoga science in 2008. He also holds a post-graduate diploma in yoga and holistic health from HNB Garhwal University from 2005 and is a certified yoga teacher (ERYT 500 from Yoga Alliance USA). With over 20 years of experience teaching yoga philosophy, pranayama, yoga nidra, and meditation, he has a unique expertise in his field and places a greater emphasis on application than on theoretical knowledge.
Dipendra Tripathi
He was born at Sri Swami Rama ji’s ashram, Sadhana Mandir Trust, in Rishikesh, India, where his father served Swami Rama ji for almost 40 years before retiring at an old age. Owing to this fact, Dipendra was born and raised up in the ashram from birth and was brought up with yoga and spirituality as part of his childhood. He was very much privileged to be so close to Swami Rama ji and his teachings, which continues to be a strong influence on Dipendra into his adulthood. His time in the ashram has naturally brought him into yoga, meditation, its philosophy and its practice
Khushbu Verma
Sometimes you need to give yourself some time and care to live your life to the fullest."Miss Khushbu knows it better; an enthusiast of Yoga from a young age, it did not take her long to realize that there is more to her in life to gain happiness and peace than a pocket-filling corporate desk job. Considering that, she embraced the art of Yoga to don the cape of a Yoga professional with an MA degree (Yogacharya), as well as gained years of experience to add to her credentials. Her classes are Yoga Anatomy focused in helping the students acquire
Retreat location
Near the dense forest area and in the tranquil setting where the yoga school is located, it offers a pure environment to study and practice yoga. Away from the hectic and busy life of the city, your stay is in the serene atmosphere of the Swargashram area of Rishikesh. It will be really wonderful to get the pure freshness of motherly nature from the rooms of the school. More than this, the other aspect to cherish during the stay at the school is the breathtaking view of the flowing Ganges and the beauty of the splendid Garhwal Himalayas.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Sattvic and healthy
What is eaten not only influences physical well-being, but also emotions and thoughts. Yoga does not dissect food into proteins, carbohydrates, or fats; instead, it classifies them according to the effect they have on the body and mind into three types: sattva, rajas, and tamas.
- Sattvic food is the kind that makes one feel energetic and enthusiastic.
- Rajasic food is that which brings about activity or restlessness.
- Tamasic food is the kind of food that makes one lethargic or sluggish.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- Yogic
What's included
- Yogic food (100% vegetarian meals)
- 2 times tea a day (Indian, Ayurvedic, herbal)
- Special dietary (raw, vegan, and gluten-free)
- 24/7 Free Wi-Fi
- Certificate of completion
- Teaching materials and modules
- Free taxi pick-up (Dehradun airport)
- 21 nights accommodation with attached washroom
- Excursions
What's not included
- Ayurvedic panchakarma and treatment
- Airconditioner
- Taxi pick-up from Delhi or Haridwar
- Visa fee / Airfare
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from the airport is included. Sanskriti Yogpeeth will pick you up from the airport.
You can also book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), from where you can get a taxi to reach Rishikesh.
Arrival by bus
You can take a direct bus from Delhi to Rishikesh.
Arrival by train
You can take a train from Delhi to Haridwar Railway Station, after which you have options to either take a bus, auto, or taxi to reach Rishikesh.
Arrival by taxi
You can book a direct taxi from Delhi to Rishikesh.
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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