32 Day 300-Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
At Shree Maha Yoga, they believe in perfection, so the yoga learning techniques involve deep study of the yogic science. The main aim is to create a vision in life by bringing out the positive change in the mind and body. It is important to know the importance of guru in learning and understanding the concepts. Therefore, these are focused to fabricate the guru out of yoga lovers in the yoga school. Spirituality and yoga are two undetachable parts of each other. Yoga with spirituality always renders the maximum calmness in the mind and soul. Apart from this, it also solidifies the affinity between the human and the supreme power of the world. Shree Maha Yoga is working continuously to eradicate the negative energy and sin from the life in the natural environment.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Yoga sessions
- Pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting
- Adjustment and alignment sessions
- Weekend excursions and fire ceremony
- Certificate of completion
- 31 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
- Airport transfers (DED)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Multilingual staff
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Shree Maha Yoga follows the ancient yogic concepts and thus plans all the learning and other facilities accordingly. However, it cannot deny the modern amenities requirement too. So by balancing both the crucial aspects, they systemize the accommodation facilities as a perfect blend of traditional yoga ashrams equipped with modern amenities. The residential premises reflect the essence of the yoga ashrams to extract the maximum out of the yoga and live the life of a traditional yogi for the period of yoga study. They believe in the establishment of a second home so that one cannot miss the essence of the home during their course time so that one can gain maximum out of their course.
Distinctive features of the accommodation facilities:
- Neat and clean accommodation rooms for yoga students.
- Spacious, well maintained, and clean yoga halls in the lap of nature to increase the efficiency of yoga learning.
- One can find basic amenities like restaurants, ATM, health care, books store, groceries, cyber cafes, etc. nearby the residential premises.
- Rooms at Shree Maha Yoga can be selected on a sharing and private basis.
- Healthy, sattvic, and organic diet for energizing the body for the yogic workout.
- Residential premises under 24-hour CCTV surveillance.
- Rooms are available with modern facilities such as hot water supply, free Wi-Fi, attached bathrooms, hot water supply, 24-hour electricity supply backup, laundry services, and filtered drinking water supply.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as 300-RYT Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Yoga is known as the finest way to line up your prominent aspect of life. Unlike in exercises where you think only about the physical body, yoga extends its boundaries to spiritual and mental wellness also. Yoga is the finest way of integrating the mind, body, and soul in one dimension. As for the effective working of the body, all segments of the body should be in symmetry. The coordination in these three aspects of life helps in providing calmness to the mind and soul with a healthy body. So, the art of yoga is the perfect path for a healthy and spiritually uplifted life.
This 5000 year old art of health and wellness is globally recognized as the best choice for making you fit and aware. Moreover, if someone wants to make a shining career, yoga is the preferred way. The knowledge of yoga is like an ocean, as you go deeper you can achieve the pearl in yoga learning. For shaping your career in yoga, many yoga schools in Rishikesh render the best yoga teacher training courses. Moreover, yoga in Rishikesh is always bliss as the calm and naturalistic atmosphere of the place multi folds the learning efficiency.
Enhancing the knowledge and skills of yogis, this course helps you to understand yoga from its deepest roots. This fabrication yoga course molds your personality into a yoga guru. As a yoga instructor, you can go deeper into the ocean of yoga in both a practical and theoretical manner. 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is all about brushing up your skills and eradicating any possible flaws from your knowledge. It brings perfection in yoga asana.
During your 300-hour YTTC classes, you will be taught about the practical and theoretical aspects of yoga in a profound way. After you complete your 300-hour YTTC, you will be eligible to teach to beginner-level yoga students in any corner of the world. Shree Maha Yoga is one of the best yoga schools in Rishikesh, rendering factual yoga learning. The 300-hour yoga teacher training course at Shree Maha Yoga is the amplest way to sharpen your skills and knowledge.
Learn the factual and traditional art of yoga with Shree Maha Yoga
Shree Maha Yoga is one of the shining stars among the yoga schools in Rishikesh. The way of teaching, inartificial environment, student-friendly atmosphere, and ample experience in yoga teaching makes Shree Maha Yoga the best one. In the school, it's not just about getting the certification, but the YTTC is about understanding the authentic and traditional art of yoga. The yoga learning at the school is a perfect amalgam of the authentic and modern styles of yoga. Without hampering the traditional yogic concepts, they also provide the modern touch to the learning process.
In the 300-hour yoga TTC classes, you focus on advanced learning and understanding of yoga concepts. Also during the course, they emphasize building class conducting techniques and help in extracting a knowledgeable yoga teacher out of yourself. Apart from reducing errors in your yoga skills, they help in building a personality of yourself. According to the certified and experienced yoga teachers, confidence in yoga can only be achieved by understanding the true concepts of yoga.
During the course, you head towards perfection. Yoga and spirituality can't be bifurcated. If you want to learn yoga from the bottom, you must synchronize your yogic practice with spirituality. Keeping this in mind, the yoga learning follows the path of spirituality so that students can learn the actual form of yoga. Spirituality here is not bound to any specific religion, custom, tradition, or culture. But it is the way to attach your body with the inner soul.
Outlines of 300-hour yoga teacher training course at Shree Maha Yoga
- Traditional and authentic yoga learning in Rishikesh
- Sharpen your skill and knowledge under the guidance of experienced yoga teachers
- Pranayama, chanting, and meditation classes.
- Advanced Hatha yoga sequence
- Pocket friendly 300-hour yoga teacher training course
- Advance shatkarma and yoga philosophy
Course curriculum
Pranayama
Discover the art of pranayama in 300-hour YTTC program. Delve into advanced breathing techniques that elevate your practice to new levels. Explore breath control, energy manipulation, and deep consciousness. Unleash the power of prana for profound physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. With dedicated practice, you’ll connect deeply with your breath-body and unlock the transformative potential within each breath.
Bandhas (energy locks)
Bandhas are like energy locks created by squeezing specific muscle groups. They’re widely used in yoga practice. It’s a fascinating subject that can enhance your yoga practice in many ways. You’ll cover how to prepare for bandhas, the benefits, and explore three important ones:
- Preparation for bandha practice
- Benefits of bandha
- Mula bandha (root lock)
- Jalandhara bandha (throat lock)
- Uddiyana bandha (abdominal lock)
Mantra chanting
Mantras are a significant part of daily yogic life. They are powerful sounds and prayers that carry immense energy and vibrations. In the teachings, you’ll learn to sing various mantras, including:
- Opening mantra
- Om chanting
- Gayatri mantra
- Guru Vandana (prayer to Guru)
- Student and master mantra
- Patanjali mantra (ashtanga mantra)
- Completeness mantra
These mantras hold special meanings and can deeply enrich your spiritual practice.
Kriya and shatkarma (the six purification methods of Hatha yoga)
Shatkarma is a set of six yogic purification techniques (kriyas) described in the “Hatha yoga Pradipika.” These practices aim to keep the body strong, clean, and healthy by eliminating toxins and any obstacles that may hinder the flow of prana. In the teachings, you’ll learn three of these techniques:
- Jal neti
- Rubber neti
- Kunjal
These traditional cleansing techniques are highly effective in removing illnesses and unblocking the body.
Teaching methodology
In these classes, you will learn the art of perfect posture and how to guide your future students effectively through verbal cues and gentle adjustments. You’ll also focus on preventing common yoga injuries.
Teaching methodology is a crucial part of the course where you’ll gain expertise in the following:
- Conducting a yoga class
- Classroom management
- Entering and exiting postures gracefully
- Assisting and supporting students during class
- Choosing the right words and language as a yoga teacher
- Discovering your unique teaching style and what sets you apart from other teachers
- Recommending specific asanas for different health issues
- Utilizing props like belts, bolsters, bricks, and chairs to facilitate class adjustments
Yoga philosophy
In these classes and lectures, you will delve into the history of yoga, explore the significance of yoga’s origins in India, and study the profound wisdom of Patanjali’s sutras. Every session includes a question and answer segment, where students can clear their doubts and deepen their understanding of yoga. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow together on the yoga journey.
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Ashtanga yoga is an energetic and well-structured style that follows a specific sequence of poses, known as the primary series. Here’s an overview of the primary series, which serves as the foundation for the practice. Remember that each pose can be adapted and modified according to individual abilities.
Ashtanga yoga primary series:
- Sun salutations (Surya Namaskar A and B):
- Mountain pose (Samasthiti)
- Upward salute (Urdhva Hastasana)
- Forward fold (Uttanasana)
- Halfway lift (Ardha Uttanasana)
- Plank pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)
- Upward-facing dog pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)
- Downward-facing dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Standing sequence:
- Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
- Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
- Extended side angle pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)
- Triangle pose (Trikonasana)
- Revolved triangle pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)
- Wide-legged forward fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)
Seated sequence:
- Staff Pose (Dandasana)
- Bound angle pose (Baddha Konasana)
- Seated forward fold (Paschimottanasana)
- Boat pose (Navasana)
- Marichyasana A, B, C, and D (Marichi’s pose)
- Lotus pose (Padmasana)
- Half lord of the fishes pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
Finishing sequence:
- Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana)
- Plow pose (Halasana)
- Fish pose (Matsyasana)
- Sitting forward fold (Paschimottanasana)
- Headstand (Sirsasana)
- Bound headstand (Baddha Hasta Sirsasana)
- Lotus headstand (Padma Sirsasana)
- Child’s pose (Balasana)
- Corpse pose (Savasana)
This primary series is a powerful and transformative practice that helps you develop strength, flexibility, and inner awareness. As you progress, you can explore modifications and variations to suit your practice level and needs. Enjoy the journey of Ashtanga yoga.
Vinyasa flow
Vinyasa flow is a dynamic and flowing style of yoga that emphasizes the seamless connection between breath and movement. It involves creative sequences of yoga poses that smoothly flow together, all coordinated with the breath. Here’s a closer look at the essence of Vinyasa flow:
Flow and movement:
- Vinyasa flow is all about moving gracefully from one pose to another, creating a continuous and rhythmic flow. Each movement becomes a kind of meditation in motion, bringing a sense of harmony to the practice.
Creative sequencing:
- In Vinyasa flow, teachers and practitioners have the freedom to design unique sequences of poses. These sequences can target specific body areas, build strength and flexibility, or foster qualities like balance and grounding.
Breath awareness:
- Breathing is a central focus in Vinyasa flow. Practitioners synchronize their breath with each movement, enhancing mindfulness and staying present throughout the practice.
Building strength and flexibility:
- The practice combines strength-building movements with deep stretches. This helps in developing both physical strength and flexibility.
Personal expression and modifications:
- Vinyasa flow allows for personal expression and offers modifications for different abilities. Practitioners can adjust poses to suit their individual needs, making the practice inclusive and adaptable.
Breath-centered meditation in motion:
- The continuous flow, combined with breath awareness, creates a moving meditation. Practitioners experience a sense of stillness and connection with their breath, body, and the present moment.
Vinyasa flow is a transformative and energizing yoga style that brings together physical movement, breath awareness, creativity, and mindfulness. It fosters a deep connection between body, breath, and mind, promoting strength, flexibility, balance, and inner peace throughout the practice.
Anatomy and physiology
- Advanced understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Biomechanics of asanas
- Common injuries and modifications
- Yoga therapy and rehabilitation
In the 300-hour YTTC program, the anatomy module takes you deeper into how the human body works during yoga. You’ll learn about the biomechanics of poses and how to align your body properly to get the most benefits and avoid injuries. It also covers common injuries and ways to modify poses for safe practice. Additionally, you’ll discover how yoga can be used for healing and overall well-being. This advanced anatomy knowledge will help you approach your practice and teaching with a better understanding of your body. It’s an exciting opportunity to enhance your yoga journey and become a more mindful and informed practitioner.
Adjustment and alignment
- Refining hands-on adjustments
- Assisting students in advanced asanas
- Alignment principles for safety and optimal alignment
- Practicing verbal cues and observations
The adjustment and alignment module takes practitioners to an advanced level of skill helping them deepen their practice and find optimal alignment for safety and effectiveness. It will be emphasized to enhance your teaching abilities. By refining your adjustment and alignment skills, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection, allowing you to create a safe, empowering, and transformative experience for your students. This module is a valuable opportunity to elevate your teaching and bring more sensitivity and awareness to your practice.
Practicum
- Practical teaching experience with peers under the guidance of an experienced teacher
- Opportunity to develop and refine teaching style and voice
- Constructive feedback and support from fellow students
- Integration of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the training
- Building confidence and competence as a yoga teacher
- Preparation for embarking on an independent teaching journey
In this program, the practicum module is a crucial opportunity for students to become yoga teachers. They get to teach yoga sequences to their peers under the guidance of an experienced teacher. This hands-on experience helps them refine their teaching style, find their unique voice, and grow as a yoga teacher. They receive feedback and support from their peers, which helps them improve their teaching abilities. The practicum module allows students to bring together everything they’ve learned, from alignment and adjustments to sequencing and philosophy, and apply it in their teaching. It’s a safe and nurturing environment that boosts their confidence and prepares them to start their teaching journey with skill and authenticity.
Meditation
- Deepening meditation practice
- Various meditation techniques (mantra, Trataka, Vipassana, etc.)
- Teaching meditation to others
- Integrating meditation into yoga classes
The meditation module in the 300-hour YTTC program is a deep exploration of various meditation practices. Students will learn different techniques like mantra, Trataka, and Vipassana, experiencing their transformative power firsthand. They’ll deepen their personal meditation practice and gain the skills to guide others in meditation too. Integrating meditation into yoga classes will also be covered, creating a holistic and transformative experience for students. This module empowers students to embody meditation’s essence, fostering presence, stillness, and mindfulness. They’ll be equipped to share the wonderful benefits of meditation with others, making a positive impact on their yoga journey.
Yoga styles you will learn in this course
- Hatha yoga
- Vinyasa yoga
- Nidra yoga
- Ashtanga yoga
- Karma yoga
- Alignment yoga
- Yin yoga
- Kundalini yoga
Daily schedule
All classes are mandatory. Only in case of an emergency or illness one can take leave with the respected teacher's permission. Uninformed leaves won’t be accepted and this will leave a bad impression on the student monthly performance.
- 05:30 - Wake up
- 06:00 - 06:30 - Morning tea
- 06:30 - 08:00 - Hatha yoga class
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:30 - Breakfast / tea
- 10:30 - 11:30 - Mantra / anatomy / adjustment / teaching methodology
- 11:30 - 11:45 - Tea break
- 11:45 - 12:45 - Teaching methodology / anatomy
- 13:00 - 15:00 - Lunch
- 15:30 - 16:00 - Philosophy
- 16:00 - Anatomy
- 16:00 - 16:30 - Tea break
- 16:30 - 18:00 - Ashtanga Vinyasa
- 18:00 - 19:00 - Meditation / yoga Nidra
- 19:30 - 21:00 - Dinner
Included excursions
The school is located at the bank of Ganges in Rishikesh. They provide group excursion to the students at near beautiful locations.
Instructors
Lalita Nailwal
Lalita ji is a pranayama and anatomy teacher.
Rupam Pundir Ji
Roopam Pundir is a young and dynamic yoga teacher who specializes in pranayama. Her passion for yoga began at a young age, and she has spent many years studying under great masters learning all aspects of yoga but specifically focusing on the health and wellness benefits of pranayama and meditation. She is also currently furthering her studies pursuing her master degree in Yoga Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar, India. Roopam is a dedicated teacher with ample experience and is loved by all of her students.
Yogini Yoshita ji
Yogini Yoshita is a certified and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) from Yoga Alliance USA. She teaches Ashtanga. Yoshita Ji has also taught yoga in different parts of India to students of varying age groups. She is a bundle of unreserved joy, and is unlikely to be found without a smile on her face. Yoshita Ji brings the same energy to the classroom and makes learning fun for her students.
Ravi Nagar
Ravi Nagar is the founder of Shree Maha Yoga along with his family. He has a BA in Yoga from the Haridwar University and is currently working on his Masters in Yoga. He cares deeply about offering excellent, safe and personalized yoga education to all students, which is why he created the Yogshala. Ravi is a real yogi and not just because of his yoga practice, but because of the way he lives his life, putting his personal best in everything he does, and the graciousness he shows to the people around him. He has a genuine care for people.
Retreat location
At the sacred banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh, Shree Maha Yoga School welcomes spiritual seekers and yoga enthusiasts from across the globe. Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of self-discovery as you learn the art of yoga, pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, and more.
The school offers a sanctuary where you can delve deep within, explore your inner realms, and embrace profound experiences. Through daily practice of yoga and spiritual disciplines, the dedicated instructors guide students towards a path of purpose and fulfillment in life. Join them on this enlightening voyage and unlock your true potential.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Get yourself energized with healthy and sattvic diet
Food is the basis of energy required for your daily workout. The yogic workout needs a lot of dedication and effort, so the need for a yogic diet generates. Understanding this needfulness, Shree Maha Yoga makes all possible endeavors to give a delicious and healthy diet. The spices, vegetables, and other ingredients used at Shree Maha Yoga are of superior quality. Understanding the importance of a healthy diet, they are providing guests with the best quality food. They systemize the weekly food menu in such a way that it will increase your excitement to the utmost extent. The cooking staff will serve your freshly on-site prepared food only.
Why is the yogic diet so important?
During your yoga teacher training courses, one will experience a lot of workouts involving stretching, twisting, moving, and bending. So to gain a sufficient amount of energy, your need for the food which renders energy is required. A yogic diet is full of healthy food which does not have negative effects on the body. For a person performing yoga all-day, a diet full of nourishment is needed. It also helps in healing and overhaul of the body. Apart from a healthy diet, one must give a delicious taste to the food.
Yogic food facilities at Shree Maha Yoga
Fresh and onsite prepared food is served three times a day to the students. The food prepared by cooking experts is with an authentic touch of Indian spices that enhance the taste of the food and make it palatable. Indian spices such as cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and turmeric are used in the food to make it healthier and tastier. All the fruits and vegetable used in school are freshly prepared and are of high quality.
Yoga clients are from diverse backgrounds, so the change in water is one of the major causes of many diseases. To avoid this, the school and residential premises are equipped with filtered supply of water. They provide only vegetarian food as this is one of the key disciplinary clauses in the learning of yoga. Apart from fresh food, they also provide lemon tea, Indian masala tea, and juices to overcome the problem of dehydration and make students feel energized.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- Textbooks, manual, and other printed course materials
- Fire ceremony
- Weekend excursions
- Use of yoga props during the course
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Ayurvedic massage, and shatkarma kit (cleansing techniques)
- Certificate of completion
- Airport transfers from Dehradun Airport (DED) included
- GST
- 31 nights accommodation
- 3 daily vegetarian meals and teas
What's not included
- Airfare
- Additional meals
- Additional stay
- Outdoor meals
- Travel insurance
- Drop off from the school to airport, bus station etc.
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). You may rent a car or catch a taxi from the airport.
You may book another flight to the nearest domestic airport near Rishikesh, which is the Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfers from this airport are included. Shree Maha Yoga will pick you up from the airport.
Arrival by bus
From Delhi, the city of Rishikesh is about 230 kilometers away and is well connected by buses. A bus journey may take about five to seven hours depending on the traffic and it costs you about 130 to 350 INR. A bus with air conditioning will cost about 250 to 700 INR. In Rishikesh, there are several travel agencies scattered around Swarg Ashram and Lakshman Jhula that can book luxury buses to common destinations like Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, and Varanasi.
Arrival by train
A quiet branch line connects Rishikesh to Haridwar, but there are only about three slow trains daily. It is better to take the train to Haridwar and continue by bus from there which will take 45 minutes and costs 30 INR, by taxi it will take 30 minutes and costs 800 INR or by auto-rickshaw taking 40 minutes and 500 INR. However, traveling by train is recommended in peak seasons or during a ‘mela’ (fair) when bus routes are diverted in Haridwar whereas trains often run empty and the fares are low at just 4 INR for a passenger train service.
There are many trains from Delhi to Haridwar. Some of the better options are Shatabadi Express, Jan Shatabdi, AC Special Express, and Mussoorie Express.
Arrival by taxi/rickshaws
You can take share rickshaws (vehicle brand name Vikram) towards Lakshman Jhula for 15 INR from Rishikesh station. You will have to cross Ram Jhula to reach Swarg Ashram on the other side of River Ganga.
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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