25 Day Vedic Astrology and 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Vedic Astrology and Yoga Teacher Training
This is a unique opportunity of learning two great ancient systems of knowledge under one roof at the same time. This course combines 200-hour YTT with Vedic Astrology. If you are interested to learn yoga, then this Astrology course comes for free. On the other hand, if you are thinking of learning Astrology seriously, then the yoga course is free for you. This is the best combination and a great bargain for everyone.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Beach yoga meditation class and yoga meditation in nature
- Musical Bhajan, devotional Kirtan, Vedic Astrology lessons
- Daily yoga classes, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy and teaching practice
- All course books, Neti Pot, stationery, and the library facility are included
- Certificate upon completion
- 24 nights of accommodation with 3 Satvik vegetarian meals a day and two tea times daily
- Taxi pickup from Dehradun airport
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
25 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
Sri Yoga Ashram provides comfortable single and double accommodation according to the choice of the students. All rooms are equipped with a big double bed or twin beds and basic furniture like chairs and a table. All rooms have attached toilet and bathroom with running hot water facility. There is unlimited Wi-Fi internet for the students.
From the rooftop and yoga shala you get a 360-degree view of mountains and the river Ganga. There is a small library on the ashram premises for students. They provide private and shared accommodation for the students so that they can choose according to their needs and comforts.
Amenities
- Single or double sharing rooms
- Attached bathroom and toilet in each room
- Hot and cold water for shower
- Table and chairs in each room
- Beautiful view from the place
- Located in a green and serene environment
- RO water purifier
- Unlimited free Wi-Fi internet
- Room cleaning
- Laundry facility (optional)
Rooms are decently decorated and well maintained. Rooms have fans and windows but are without air conditioners. There is unlimited free Wi-Fi for everyone. Some rooms have a good Ganga view or a hill view, but not all rooms can have great views.
Program
Yoga and astrology find their roots in the same tradition of great Indian wisdom. The aim of both is also the same, to take a person to the highest level of human evolution, self-realization. This certified Vedic Astrology and Yoga teacher training course aim to provide a good introduction of Vedic Astrology to the yoga practitioners and teachers, so that they can practice as astrology consultants too.
It is usually seen that people expect a yoga practitioner to be able to provide some guidance and help in their life-related problems.
Benefits
- A much healthy and sound body
- A more refined and awakened mind
- Improved immunity against common diseases
- Existing diseases will heal faster after removing toxins by yogic cleansing
- Possibility to pursue a career as a Vedic astrologer too
- Understanding of yoga from a very different perspective.
- A sweet smile and inner happiness
- Philosophy of Kundalini yoga
- Self-awareness and self-love
- Spiritual and broader view of life
- Self-discipline
- The most important knowledge and wisdom of two ancient and great traditions
- You'll get two certificates, one for YTT and another one for the Astrology course
Syllabus
- Asanas: Hatha yoga with proper alignment and use of various props
- Pranayama: You will learn various breathing techniques of yoga
- Cleansing: Jal Neti, Sutra Neti, Vaman, Tratak
- Meditation: Various techniques of meditation for increased awareness and spiritual growth
- Philosophy: The theoretical understanding of yoga and Patanjali’s Eight Limbs Yoga System
- Mantra chanting
- Vedic Astrology: Learning about the houses, signs, and planets in the horoscope
Detailed Vedic astrology syllabus
This course of astrology is based on traditional Vedic astrology that enables the student to understand the 12 houses and 9 planets and their interaction. This course will enable the student to understand the general character and life of any individual by looking at their horoscope.
By the time a student completes the course, he will have more than enough knowledge about astrology to make reasonably correct predictions about anyone. The contents of this course are as follows:
- Basic calculations
- Understanding horoscope
- 12 signs and ascendants
- 12 houses and their significations
- 9 planets and their significations
- Aspects of planets
- Meaning and importance of exaltation and debilitation
- Planets’ social status and implications
- Effects of planets in houses
- Important combinations
- Medical and psychological aspects of astrology
- Practical Horoscope reading with ample practice
- Remedies in Vedic Astrology
- AstroPsychology
Course Structure Yoga Teacher Training
- Kundalini Yoga with mudra and bandha: 33 hours
- Hatha Yoga Alignment: 33 hours
- Pranayama + Cleansing Process: 22 hours
- Meditation + Mantra Chanting: 22 hours
- Philosophy: 22 hours
- Karma Yoga: 13 hours
- Self-study, practice and assignments: 33 hours
- Anatomy: 22 hours
- Astrology: 20 hours
- Optional courses*: (6-20 hours, course dependent)
- Total: 200 hours
Optional courses (on the extra cost)
Optional courses can be added after arrival and comes with extra fees. The courses are run in the self-study time, one hour per day for the duration of the specific course. These courses can be taken in succession and thus you can explore several additional areas of interest, while at the ashram.
- Yoga Nidra (6 hours)
- Ayurveda (7 hours)
- Reiki (6 hours)
Daily Schedule
Monday to Saturday (Sunday Off)
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 - 08:00 Hatha Yoga (Alignment & Adjustment)
- 08:00 - 09:00 Pranayama, cleansing process
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:00 Karma Yoga
- 11:00 - 12:00 Anatomy class
- 12:00 - 13:00 Philosophy class
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:30 Self study and practice, astrology or optional courses
- 16:30 - 17:30 Meditation, mantra chanting
- 17:30 Herbal tea
- 18:00 - 17:30 Kundalini Yoga
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
This schedule is a sample and subject to change according to season and teacher timings.
Why Sri Yoga Ashram stands out for yoga teacher training
- Committed to sharing yogic values and philosophy through training courses in Ashtanga yoga and Kundalini yoga style.
- Scientifically developed course structure is always appreciated by hundreds of students who learn with our wise teachers.
- Takes great care of every student.
- The yoga teacher training course instructors use a wide range of techniques that are time-tested and appreciated by all.
- Provides accommodation in a clean and green environment.
- The whole Ashram is very close to River Ganga, and you can enjoy views of the whole city and Ganga from your accommodation place and the yoga hall itself.
- It is one of the highest-rated yoga schools in Rishikesh. The Google reviews are proof of the same.
Included excursions
There are 3 sightseeing trips every Sunday to Kunjapuri Temple (for a great view of the Himalayas), a waterfall, and Vashishtha Cave Ganga Aarti.
Instructors
Gaurav Agrawal
Dr. Gaurav Agrawal is the founder and philosophy teacher of Sri Yoga Ashram. He earned a PhD degree in clinical psychology and worked as assistant professor of psychology in Dev Sanskriti University in Haridwar. He is well versed in the understanding of ancient texts as well as the modern scientific knowledge, which helps him present the ancient ideas in a very simple language. He tells entertaining stories through which various yogic concepts are taught in an easily grasped manner. He is author of three books of Indian Astrology, which is also a part of ancient Indian knowledge tradition.
Arpit Agrawal
Yogi Arpit Ji has instructed in various schools of Rishikesh and gotten unbelievable gratefulness from the understudies from all corners of the world. He shows yoga as a smooth and graceful lifestyle. He started learning yoga at the most famed Bihar School of Yoga, Munger. He is additionally the follower of Swami Niranjanananda (Bihar School of Yoga), a well-known yoga school in India. He will also be pleased to guide you and support you through this process as he has a yoga bachelor and master degrees, as well as a very good knowledge of the human body and psychology.
Ankur Agrawal
Ankur Ji is the meditation and pranayama teacher at Sri Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh. Along with the practice of pranayama, he is also teaching and facilitating the sessions of shatkarmas (yogic cleansing). He has successfully completed the 500-hour RYT teacher training course. Ankur learned the advanced techniques of pranayama and meditation from various teachers. He has the experience of teaching yoga for many years in many countries. His techniques of meditation are effective. This is evident from the fact that many knots and complexes of the heart and mind start opening in his sessions.
Swami Amarna
Swami Amarna has done Osho Meditation Training Course in "OSHO INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION RESORT" in Pune, Maharashtra (India). He has well versed experienced in a different level of Osho Meditations as well as other traditional meditation methods and has been teaching many years at some places in India. Swami Amarna goes on facilitate & sharing Meditation, he continues serving and sharing his meditative knowledge, experience & Wisdom. Students enjoy & celebrate his classes meditatively & playfully. His way of organ, teach and performing Meditation with deep concept, scientificall.
Retreat location
The ashram is located in a very peaceful area in Laxman Jhula, surrounded by green forest from all sides. A small mountain stream runs just next to the ashram, creating sweet melodies in the ears. They provide all accommodation and classes at the same place. Classes, rooms, and food all are in the same beautiful location. The environment here is really nice and green.
You will find yourself surrounded by the mountains and River Ganga from all sides. The ashram is surrounded by the forest area, so you can see all sorts of beautiful birds all day and hear their sweet sounds. This way, you'll find yourself really connected with nature and feel the positive vibes in your heart.
The ashram is amongst nature but still only 50 meters away from the local market and restaurants. The river Ganga is visible from the ashram premises. From the rooftop, you can get a 360-degree view of the city, river, and mountains at the same time. Beautiful and rare species of birds are visible around the Sri Yoga Ashram. Many beautiful waterfalls are nearby within walking distance. Beautiful peacocks also bless the ashram sometimes during their visits.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The ashram serves three Satvik Indian vegetarian meals and two times herbal tea daily. They ensure the healthy preparation of the food. Food is cooked in RO purified water only. There are always many dishes in all meals providing few options to students. Breakfast consists of sandwiches, fruits, sprouts, porridge, upma, and poha.
The same way at lunch and dinner, there are dishes like Chapati, rice, daal, chickpeas, few season vegetables, salad, yogurt, and dessert. They assure you that you will enjoy the food in Sri Yoga Ashram. The food is prepared with love and care for health. They serve fruits in breakfast along with a few other dishes. Food is their USP and students claim that they serve the best meals in the city.
The ashram can arrange vegan meals and gluten-free meals for you. There is always more than one option in the meals. So students will always have few dishes that they can eat. Please note that they are a yoga ashram and not a restaurant, so there is a fixed menu for every day but if all students want some particular dish then it can be cooked in the kitchen for sure.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
Things to do (optional)
These activities are not included but are available at extra costs:
- Astrology consultation
- Ayurvedic massage courses
- Reiki healing courses
- Rafting in river Ganga
Optional courses can be added after arrival and comes with extra fees. The courses are run in the self-study time, one hour per day for the duration of the specific course. These courses can be taken in succession and thus you can explore several additional areas of interest, while at the ashram.
- Yoga Nidra (6 hours, 100 USD)
- Ayurveda (7 hours, 100 USD)
- Reiki (6 hours, 100 USD)
What's included
- All yoga classes, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, teaching practice, and Yoga Nidra
- Vedic Astrology classes
- Certificate upon course completion
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Beach yoga meditation class/yoga meditation in nature
- Course material (all course books, neti pot, stationery, and library facility)
- 3 sightseeing on Sundays, waterfall, or Ganga Aarti
- 24/7 Wi-Fi connectivity
- RO purified water (hot and cold)
- 24 nights accommodation
- 3 Satvik vegetarian meals and two tea times daily
- Taxi pickup from Dehradun airport
What's not included
- Airfare
- Laundry
- Personal care products
- Any other transportation to different places
- Extra tea, coffee, and snacks not mentioned
- Other activities
- Tips
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from this airport is included. Sri Yoga Ashram will arrange a free taxi pickup from this airport.
Arrival by bus
Being a popular tourist destination, Rishikesh has a good network of buses connecting it with important places such as Haridwar, Dehradun, and New Delhi. Buses depart in the morning and late evening from the Kashmere Gate ISBT, New Delhi for Rishikesh every day. You can choose from a regular, deluxe or a luxurious coach.
Arrival by train
The nearest railhead to Rishikesh is in Haridwar which is approximately 25 kilometers away. Haridwar, in turn, is linked to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Varanasi. Some of the popular trains are Shatabadi Express, Jan Shatabdi, AC Special Express, and Mussoorie Express. For those making the journey to Rishikesh, it is advisable to take the train till Haridwar and then either take a bus or hire a taxi to Rishikesh. While the bus would take about 45 minutes, the taxi will take you to Rishikesh in about half an hour.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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