24 Day 200-Hours All in One Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Facilities

At Vinyasa Yoga Academy, we believe our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India (TTC) is the perfect option for any individual or group keen to further their teaching capabilities and understanding of Vinyasa Yoga. This course will also support your own Yoga practice and lead to a stronger and more agile body, peaceful, calm mind, revitalized and re-energized energies - it’s changed the lives of many people around the World!

Vinyasa Yoga Academy teachers take pride in ensuring that you gain a firm understanding of all the major and more intricate aspects of Yoga to help you become a rounded Yoga practitioner and an expert Yoga Teacher - asanas are not enough! The fact that Yoga has become such a popular way to strengthen the mind, body and spirit means there has never been a more perfect time to become a qualified yoga teacher.

Vinyasa Yoga Academy also chose Rishikesh, India, as the destination for their Ashrams and Schools. Rishikesh is both the present day and historic spiritual home of Yoga. The Greatest Yoga Masters and Gurus have come from and passed through Rishikesh on their spiritual journey. This spirit hasn’t been lost and this spirit has been captured and is radiated by their facilities, yoga teachers, staff and of course their founder, Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi. You’ll be surrounded by this spirit during your stay in our beautiful Ashram over the 24 days 200 Hour Teacher Training Course (TTC).

Why Choose Vinyasa Yoga Academy: though their named Vinyasa Yoga Academy, it’s not just Vinyasa Yoga that they teach. Their range of courses also include 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) and 200 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC), which includes just as much depth, quality and quantity within the course content and how they train - they don’t cut any corners! Here are some other highlights of the course: 200 Hours, 28 Day stay at our beautiful, comfortable, homely Ashram in Rishikesh, India during the course

Yoga Asanas, History and Theory

Yoga Philosophy and Satsangs

Yoga Physiology and Biology

Yoga Chemistry, Energy and Health, including Ayurvedic Practices

Monday to Saturday classes, Thursdays are half days

Aim and Objectives of this life-changing 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in India

Their slogan is “They teach yoga because they love the world”. Their dream is to see the world happy, healthy and peaceful. They want to train their students in such a way that wherever they go they will be able to guide and help people as many people are suffering in the world today. So in this teacher training course, they teach different techniques of healing, therapy, art and culture. Students will learn many different things to become a teacher in this specific period of time, including:

• 1. Yogic Practices: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy, Anatomy & Alignment
• 2. Healing Practices: Reiki, Energy healing, Sound healing
• 3. Therapies: Ayurveda, Massage, Acupressure;
• 4. Culture: Temple visit, traditional ceremonies, local visit
• 5. Study tour- herbal garden, acupressure garden, meditation ashram tour
• 6. Training- structure a class, Manage classroom, attending students
• 7. Managing environment of the classroom
• 8. Developing yoga self-practice
• 9. Reaching Samadhi
• 10. Selfless serving to make a better world

TRUE ESSENCE OF YOGA

Vinyasa Yoga Academy courses are comprehensive and thorough and have been designed to distil the true essence of yoga and yoga training. They support your learning journey every step of the way and make sure that during the 24-day course, you also receive a wonderful experience of Rishikesh and it’s hospitality. They can help with advising you on onward trips, where to eat, spend time and enjoy all of what Rishikesh has to offer, in order to advance your Yoga journey further. It will be a breath-taking, life changing experience for you. They look forward to welcoming you to their facilities and having the privilege to teach and inspire your yoga journey, future and present - get in touch with us today!

BE A PART OF YOGA CAPITAL

Rishikesh is considered the capital of yoga training in the world. Taking yoga teacher training from Rishikesh gives you an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and tradition of India, the birthplace of Yoga. They look forward to welcoming you with open arms in their heartwarming and uplifting yoga school in India!

''Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.'' Patanjali.

What characterizes Vinyasa Yoga Academy?

Rishikesh also referred to as ''the Yoga capital of the world'' is a unique place to study Yoga. Surrounded by the holy waters of the Ganges, set onto the hills of the beautiful, green Himalayan Mountains you'll experience an instant and natural feeling of true happiness and gratitude. Enjoy the nightly Ganga Aarti (fire offering ceremony) on the Ganges in the evenings. All in all, you will be granted a truly spiritual journey into India, completing your Yoga course with an uplifted spirit and feeling of compassion for everything surrounding you.

BE WITH YOUR YOGA FAMILY

Next to this, they are very proud to introduce you to the beloved family consisting of a highly qualified Indian team of teachers and their staff members. All teachers have a unique approach with a personal touch of love, paying close attention to the group process as well as meeting student's personal needs. Their humble staff members will do everything in their power to make your stay as comfortable & convenient as possible, making it feel like you are home.

Course Program

The course has a duration of 3 and a half weeks. Classes will be held from Monday till Saturday, with a half day on Thursdays and an off day on Sundays. The full program can be found under ''Happy Yoga TTC schedule''.

Eligibility and Accreditations

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Vinyasa Yoga Academy’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) can be undertaken by any individual or group regardless of what level your yoga practice is currently or your background. Vinyasa Yoga Academy has hosted students from all over the World including USA, UK, Russia, China, Australia and more, they are truly a global family!

Assessments will be based on written assignments as well as practical evaluations, conduct observation and assessment - they want to make sure all aspects of your being reflects a true Yogi!

To get the 200-Hour Yoga instructor diploma the student needs to attend the 24 days duration course. Assessments will be based on written assignments as well as practical evaluations and student conduct will be a part of the assessment criteria.

Benefits of attending this Yoga Teacher Training Course in Vinyasa Yoga Academy

• 1. You become more controlled
• 2. You will have more understanding in your life
• 3. You become more emotionally balanced
• 4. You become a Certified Yoga Teacher
• 5. You will be able to teach Asana, Pranayama, meditation etc
• 6. You gain knowledge to help you run your own yoga centers
• 7. You develop a stronger personal practice
• 8. You will be connected with the ancient Yoga tradition of India and you will receive the guidance whenever you need it
• 9. You will be welcome at any time to come stay in our ashram in Rishikesh and participate in our daily program on a donation basis
• 10. Your family and friends can also join our ashram and stay like a family with them

Amenities On Arrival

Students will receive a welcome drink upon arrival. Fruits will be at the reception desk and students can take freely. If students arrive during breakfast, lunch or dinner they are welcome to eat in the dining hall. For students coming from other hotels Vinyasa Yoga Academy is able to offer their car or scooter to pick you up and can help with anything you need, just let them know.

What can you do after the Course?

Upon completion of your course, you will be feeling like Rishikesh is your second home. There are so many things on offer for you to do and we can help you find what you are looking for. For example:

• 1. You can come and stay at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, home of our founder Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi. Here you will have the opportunity of attending Satsang with him, including meditation and discourse, for free.
• 2. If you would like to volunteer at Samadhi Ashram after the course you can message them so that their team can make arrangements for you.
• 3. Vinyasa Yoga Academy has an orphanage and children’s school in Odisha that sometimes accepts volunteers.
• 4. If you are interested in the Himalayan Mountains for trekking or hiking, Vinyasa Yoga Academy can help arrange the trip.
• 5. Interested students can also join our 300- Hour Superpower TTC, Kundalini yoga TTC, Yin Yoga, Prenatal and Children Yoga TTC, drop-in classes & many different types of healing courses, with discounted costs.
• 6. If the students are interested in having teaching experience we offer a Yoga internship program, and a space to teach drop-in classes at the school. Students need to apply for this.

If you need to leave early:

• 1. Students who have an emergency and need to leave before their course ends are able to if it’s one or two days as Vinyasa Yoga Academy can arrange to complete the full course requirements in time.
• 2. If a student needs to leave earlier than one or two days they will have to complete the course online. Then the certificate will be sent after passing the examination.

Free Day

Thursdays after lunch we have study tour and Sundays we have excursion tours arranged which are part of the full program. All are included in your course fees. On Sundays you will receive only breakfast and you can enjoy your lunch and dinner outside in the many beautiful cafes & restaurants.

VINYASA YOGA TTC-EXTENDED CURRICULUM

A COMPLETE PACKAGE- FIRST TIME IN THIS WORLD

“You do not miss anything”

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Ashtanga/Vinyasa Flow Yoga Postures (Asana)

• Surya Namaskar A
• Surya Namaskar B
• Full Primary Series:
• 1. Padangusthasana
• 2. Padahastasana
• 3. Utthita Trikonasana
• 4. Parivrtta Trikonasana
• 5. Utthita Parsvakonasana
• 6. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
• 7. Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D
• 8. Parsvottanasana
• 9. Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D
• 10. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• 11. Utkatasana
• 12. Virabhadrasana A & B
• 13. Dandasana
• 14. Paschimottanasana A B C & D
• 15. Purvottanasana
• 16. Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
• 17. Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
• 18. Janu Sirsasana A B & C
• 19. Marichyasana A B C & D
• 20. Navasana
• 21. Bhujapidasana
• 22. Kurmasana
• 23. Supta Kurmasana
• 24. Garbha Pindasana
• 25. Kukkutasana
• 27. Konasana
• 28. Upavishta Konasana
• 29. Supta Konasana
• 30. Supta Padangusthasana A & B
• 31. Ubhaya Padangusthasana
• 32. Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
• 33. Setu Bandhasana
• 34. Urdhva Dhanurasana
• 35. Salamba Sarvangasana
• 36. Halasana
• 37. Karnapidasana
• 38. Urdhva Pindasana
• 39. Matsyasana
• 40. Urdhva Padmasana
• 41. Sirsasana
• 42. Urdhva Dandasana
• 43. Baddha Padmasana
• 44. Yoga Mudra
• 45. Uplutih
• 46. Savasana

Important Sequence and Series of Yoga Practices

• 1. Backbend Sequence
• 2. Back Pain Sequence
• 3. Restorative Yoga Sequence
• 4. Leg Stretch
• 5. For all level Beginner to Advanced Forward Fold
• 6. Warrior Series
• 7. Water Element Series
• 8. Yogic Jogging Exercises

Pranayama (Power of Breathing)

• 1. What is Prana
• 2. What is Pranayama
• 3. Difference between breath and Prana
• 4. How prana Moves in the body
• 5. Nadis or Energy channels
• 6. How Nadis created Chakras
• 7. Relation of Chakras with Pranayama
• 8. Aim and objectives of Pranayama
• 9. Benefit and contraindication of Pranayama
• 10. How breath is related to Mind and emotion
• 11. Emotional Purification through Pranayama
• 12. Aging with pranayama
• 13. Techniques of pranayama
• 14. Preparation of pranayama
• 15. General guidelines
• 16. Quality of Breathing
• 17. Breathing and Life span
• 18. Clavicular Breathing
• 19. Thoracic breathing
• 20. Diaphragmatic Breathing
• 21. Yogic Breathing
• 22. Ujjayi
• 23. Bhastrika
• 24. Kapalbhati
• 25. Nadi - Sodhana
• 26. Bhramari
• 27. Surya - Bhedi & Chandra - Bhedi
• 28. Sheetali & Sheetkari
• 29. Snoring and its control

Sitting postures for Pranayama and Meditation

• 1. Easy pose - Sukhasana
• 2. Half-lotus - Ardha Padmasana
• 3. Auspicious Pose - Swastikasana
• 4. Accomplish pose - Siddhasana

Mudras (Yoga Gesture and attitude)

• 1. Jnana mudra
• 2. Chin mudra
• 3. Yoni mudra
• 4. Bhairava mudra
• 5. Shambhavi mudra
• 6. Nasikagra
• 7. Khechari

Bandhas (Energy Lock)

• Preparation of Bandhas
• 3 knots in the Spine- Granthis
• Energy blockages
• How to remove the energy blockages
• How to clean the energy through bandha
• Kundalini awakening through Bandhas
• Why it is an advance practice
• Why Yogis in the cave do it
• Uddiyana- Abdominal lock
• Jalandhar- Thoracic Lock
• Mula Bandha – Root lock
• Maha Bandha- Great Lock

Meditation (Dhyanam)

• 1. Introduction to Meditation
• 2. Preparation to meditation
• 3. Breathing Awareness Meditation
• 4. Om Meditation
• 5. Mantra Meditation
• 6. Trataka
• 7. Dynamic meditation
• 8. Nadabrahma meditation
• 9. Kundalini meditation
• 10. Tantric Meditation
• 11. Tips for developing concentration
• 12. Silence Practice
• 13. Ajapa japa
• 14. Antar mouna

Yoga Anatomy

Brief overview:

• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Organs
• Bodily systems
• Nadis
• Chakras

Guidelines in Studying Asana Anatomy

• Muscular System
• Skeletal System
• Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements

Anatomy of:

• Breathing
• Inversions
• Savasana

Hatha Yoga Postures (Asana)

• 1. Pawanmuktasana series 1
• 2. Pawanmuktasana series 2
• 3. Pawanmuktasana series 3
• 4. Surya Namaskar ( sun salutation)
• 5. Chandra Namaskar (Moon salutation)
• 6. Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• 7. Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
• 8. Trikonasana (triangle pose)
• 9. Parivirtatrikon asana - revolving triangle pose
• 10. Uttkatasana - chair pose
• 11. Virbhdrasana 1 -warrior 1
• 12. Virbhdrasana 2 -warrior 2 DELETE
• 13. Virbhdrasana 3 -warrior 3 DELETE
• 14. Ardha Chandrasana- Half moon pose
• 15. Vriksasana - tree pose
• 16. Parvatasana - mountain pose
• 17. Adho mukha svanasana - downward facing dog
• 18. Kati chakrasana - waist rotating pose
• 19. Malasana - squatting yoga pose
• 20. Garudasana - eagle pose
• 21. Baddha Konasana - bound angle pose
• 22. Rajakapotasana - pigeon pose
• 23. Bhujanghasana - cobra pose
• 24. Urdhva mukha svanasana - upward facing dog
• 25. Matsyasana
• 26. Setu Bandhasana
• 27. Utrasana
• 28. Dhanurasana
• 29. Salabhasana
• 30. Supta Virasana- reclining hero pose
• 31. Virasana - hero pose
• 32. Vajrasana - thunderbolt
• 33. Gomukhasana
• 34. Balasana
• 35. Dandasana
• 36. Ardha Matsyendrasana

Yoga philosophy

Week 1

• Introduction to the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga
• Introduction to the different indian philosophy
• History of Yoga
• Yoga Sutra of Patanjali
• Types of yoga

Week 2

• Eight limbs of yoga
• Yamas and Niyamas(Ethics of yoga)
• Philosophy of Asana
• Concentration and its power
• The Universe

Week 3

• 4 aspects of mind
• How to control the mind
• Samadhi and the goal of yoga
• Introduction to Bhagavad Gita

Week 4

• Chakras
• Kundalini
• Science of Karma
• Indian culture and Spirituality

Yoga Cleansing

• Rubber-neti
• Jala Neti
• Kapalbhati
• Tratak
• Agnisar Kriya
• Yoga Nidra
• Basic understanding of Yoga nidra
• Benefit of yoga nidra
• Science of Yoga Nidra
• 4 States of Consciousness (Jagrat, Swapna, Susupiti)
• Basic Relaxation
• Tension Relaxation
• Full Body Relaxation
• Yoga Nidra
• Sleep control

Mantra Chanting

• Definition of Mantra
• Sound Vibration
• How mantra heal the body and mind
• Origin of the Mantra
• Mantra is not religious
• Scientific Studies on Mantras
• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya
• Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
• Om sahana vavatu
• Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara
• Yogena Cittasya
• Hare rama, Hare Krishna
• Om Namah SHivaya
• Sri Ram Jai Ram Jay Jay Ram
• -Reiki Session
• Basic Understanding of Reiki
• Different Levels of Reiki
• How Reiki heals
• Qualification of a reiki healer
• How to clean Aura
• How to clean chakra
• How to Energize Chakra
• How to connect Universal Reiki Energy

Sound Healing

Sound healing is becoming popular all over the world because of its powerful healing vibration. Doing sound healing during and after the yoga class students feel healed and relaxed. This is why Vinyasa Yoga Academy like to introduce our students to all the benefits of sound healing

You will learn:

• History of Sound Healing
• Types of Sound Healing
• How it works with the energy
• Therapeutic values of sound healing
• Chakra balancing

Guest Lectures

Vinyasa Yoga Academy feel it is important for their students to have the experience of meeting other yogis and spiritual teachers, so time to time they invite guests from ashrams and monasteries to give talks on:

• Spirituality
• Lifestyle
• Questions and Answer

Indian Classical Dance

Indian classical dance is an important part of the Yogic culture of ancient India. Students will be able to learn different Mudras of different limbs of the body and also learn how to link emotion and movements with music.

Ayurveda Massage

After so many movements in yoga classes, there is a lot of physical, mental and emotional changes in students. The Ayurvedic Doctor and Therapist are here to help you find and maintain your balance. Students are able to choose one massage, according to their needs, to help them feel good and relaxed.

Abhyangam

• Full Body rejuvenation
• Deep tissue massage
• Reflexology

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the sister science of Yoga. Yoga deals with mind control and Ayurveda mainly deals with body control through herbs, lifestyle changes and treatments. The experienced doctor teaches how to deal with our health. You will also learn:

• What is Ayurveda
• Principles of Ayurveda
• Branches of Ayurveda
• 5 Elements Theory
• Mala
• Dhatu
• Tridosha
• Theory of Panchakarma

Acupressure (level-I)

• Understanding Alternative medicines
• Meridian points-Traditional Chinese medicine
• Concept of life energy that flows in our body
• Different pressure points
• Treatment through Acupressure- Headache, Stomach pain

Study Tour

Everything and everyone is a teacher, you only need to be ready to learn. If you are not ready to learn then even a great teacher cannot help. Verbal teachings cannot teach everything, you need to also have experience through your self-practice. Vinyasa Yoga Academy like to take their students to some places where they can learn something from their experience.

Every Thursday afternoon you will have a study tour

1st Thursday: Herbal garden and Acupressure Garden (in that garden students will walk with bare feet), they will be introduced to how herbs are related to your life, nature, planets and diseases. Very rare herbs will be seen there.

2nd Thursday: you will visit Vinyasa Yoga Ashram Guru ashram where Yogi Vishnu was taught and spent his maximum year for sadhana. You will have a chance to meditate in the same ashram. Students will learn about the ashram life and Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation.

3rd Thursday: Temple visit. Yoga Culture of India is based on Temples. Temples hold the culture and richness in spirituality. Here it is not only a place of religion, prayers and chanting but it is a place of healing, emotional cleansings, spiritual science, art, culture, and much more. Students will be introduced to each God and how they are related to our life science.

You will visit famous, ancient, and powerful, thousands of years old, temples.

Teaching Practice (Adhyapanam)

• Demonstration
• Alignment
• Instructions

Teaching Methodology

• 1. Positive & conscious communication.
• 2. Friendship and trust.
• 3. Time management
• 4. Qualities of a teacher
• 5. Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting.
• 6. Use of voice in class
• 7. Mental & emotional preparation for teaching.
• 8. Class preparation
• 9. Step by step class structure planning.

Assessments are based on:

• Written Test
• Oral Test
• Attendance
• Performance
• Behavior

HAPPY YOGA TTC SCHEDULE:

• 05.00 AM Morning bell
• 05.30 - 06.30 Silent Self Meditation
• 06.30 - 08.00 Hatha Yoga
• 08.00 - 09:00 Pranayama
• 09:15 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 10.00 - 11.00 Self-Study
• 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga Anatomy
• 12:00 - 13:00 Alignment, Adjustment & Methodology
• 13:15 Lunch
• 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga Philosophy
• 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga & Vinyasa Flow
• 18:00 - 19:00 Guided Meditation
• 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights Off

POLICY

All classes are mandatory. Only in case of an emergency or illness can one take leave with respected teachers permission. Uninformed leave won’t be accepted and this will affect on student monthly performance.

Prerequisites

A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demands a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the programme, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures and asana classes. Meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, drugs and nudity are prohibited during the course as they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the school rules may be dismissed from the course.

Principles and Guidelines:

• Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a Traditional Vinyasa Yoga School.
• The teaching starts from early in the morning. The time schedule of the practices change according to the seasons.
• Respectful behavior is mandatory at all times on and off the premises.
• To respect the rules and regulations Vinyasa Yoga Academy will not refund the fee of students after joining the course.
• Vinyasa Yoga Academy must be informed in advance if the student is not going to come for a meal.
• Before departure from Vinyasa Yoga Academy, students must return all the books from the library.
• Non-veg. food, smoking, and drinking alcohol are not allowed on the Vinyasa Yoga Academy premises.

General Rules

• On the premises, modest dressing is mandatory.
• Silence should be maintained after 8 pm.
• Regular homework should be completed.
• All classes are mandatory to attend.
• Bring one pair of white clothes for welcome Ceremony
• As a part of the evaluation procedure there will be a final exam both theory and practical.
• Vinyasa Yoga Academy reserves the right to disqualify any students at any time during TTC for misconduct or breaking the rules.
• Pets are not allowed to be kept in rooms.

In this teacher training course, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Himalayas sightseeing trip and nature excursions. On Sunday, you will also visit most ancient meditation cave called Vashistha Cave, a sunrise trip with 360 snow cap mountain view, local sightseeing and world-famous Ganga arati.

Vinyasa Yoga Academy proudly resides in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. The divine flow of the holy Ganga River and cool breeze of the Himalayan Mountains energizes every cell of your being. Rishikesh has a rich spiritual history. It vibrates with the energies of great yogis who have been meditating for thousands of years. It is a perfect place for your yoga teacher training course.

Nearby places

• Delhi, 242 kilometers - 6 hours

India is well known for its beautiful taste in food. Ayurveda teaches about how to balance the body through a diet. Different foods influence different systems and elements. India is famous for its array of spices and rich tastes. Students will enjoy the tastiest and healthy meals in Vinyasa Yoga Academy. The kitchen team is guided by the Ashram and they know how to prepare food with spiritual feelings. Vinyasa Yoga Academy does not use any meat, eggs or alcohol in their kitchen. They also encourage students to not use them while they are here with them.

They serve mostly vegetarian dishes. But with the requirement of the students they also provide:

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Vegetarian
• Lactose free
• Fruits
• Salad
• Ayurvedic khichri

They provide:

• Breakfast at 9.00 - 10.00 a.m
• Lunch 1.00 - 2.00 p.m
• Dinner 7.00 - 8.00 p.m

Tea and Juices

• Tea and juice will only be provided during breakfast time but students are able to make their own tea whenever they need. What is available is:
• Herbal Tea
• Ginger lemon Tea
• Indian Chai
• Masala Chai
• Pineapple juice
• Lemon juice
• Cucumber juice
• Carrot juice
• Watermelon Juice

Concerts

Music is a powerful instrument. It connects you deeply with yourself and with others in the most extraordinary and liberating ways. Vinyasa Yoga Academy hosts a kirtan session to bring students closer to each other and to promote harmony among them.

Healing therapies

If you are seeking alternative therapies to heal, increase relaxation, or to learn more about yourself, Vinyasa Yoga Academy has a variety of spiritual treatments available at an additional cost.

Peace projects

Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a school with a mission. They believe in the message of love and peace and frequently organise projects where the team and the training students perform trash clean-ups ( Karma Yoga ) around Rishikesh to make the world a better and cleaner place.

Satsang

Recharge your spiritual batteries with a refreshing and peaceful experience at the satsang, a lecture led by Yogi Vishnu that is dedicated to spiritually transforming discussions.

Shopping

A really fun part about Laxman Jhula is all the shops, cafes and stores. You will be given time during your busy training schedule to wander around and explore the other side of Rishikesh.

There are a lot of beautiful and colourful clothes to buy like pants, shirts, kurtas, shawls, and scarves. Some other items are also available in the nearby Organic shops including aroma candles, yoga gear, natural or Ayurvedic beauty and personal care products, religious items, healthy food, snacks, and much more. Rishikesh is the perfect place to embrace the beautiful journey of yoga.

A complimentary Ayurvedic massage is included in the course fee. The treatment is for healing and detoxifying the body, mind, and spirit and it helps in stress reduction and is implemented with herbal oils.

It incorporates an aromatic combination of oils prepared with herbs warmed and blended to your Dosha type. It is a very dynamic and unique experience.

Vinyasa Yoga Academy Ayurvedic doctor is always available for any kinds of Ayurvedic treatments and consultation. They also provide sound healing session as per the request of the students.

• 24 days 23 night in shared /private accommodation
• Study material
• Daily nutritious meals, and tea
• Free pick-up service from Dehradun airport
• 2 towels will be provided in the beginning and students have to wash themselves
• One Free Ayurvedic/Deep tissue/Abhyangam massage (45 minutes)
• Weekend nature excursions (Kunjapuri Himalayan Tour, Vashistha Cave and Jesus Arundhati Cave meditation Tour, World famous Ganga Aarti Ceremony, Local Ashram Tour
• kirtan night
• Cooking class
• Ayurveda Training
• Indian Classical Dance
• Toilet paper
• Washing machine to wash your clothes
• Local Temple and Spiritual tour
• Samadhi Yoga Ashram Satsang with Yogi Vishnu
• 10 to 20 % discount from local restaurants, bookshop, & gift shop (you have to show the card)

• 4-days Himalayan hiking tour 200 USD (after the course)
• Air-conditioner- available for 120 USD
• Airfare
• Airport drop off (18 USD extra to DED Airport)
• Additional meals and activities
• Astrology consultation 20 USD
• Ayurveda Doctor Consultation 15 USD
• Ayurveda treatment & detox as prescribed by the doctor
• Detergent powder for washing machine
• Insurance
• Medical expenses
• Past life-Regression 25 USD
• Personal expenses

Recommended Airports

• 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.