24 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
A transformative yogic journey in Rishikesh with the 200-hour yoga teacher training Course. Immerse in ancient wisdom, refine your practice, and gain teaching expertise. A peaceful location enveloped by lush green mountains and the Ganges, the comprehensive program fosters personal growth, creating skilled and confident yoga instructors. Join Vinyasa Yoga Ashram for a life-changing experience.
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Highlights
- Engage in a daily yoga session
- Experience Bhakti Yoga through Kirtan sessions
- Participate in mantra chanting practice sessions
- Practice daily pranayama and meditation
- Benefit from two excursion and enjoy one Ayurvedic massage
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Savor daily meals
- 23 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Cell phone rental
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
Keeping in mind that rooms are designed according to the yoga teacher training course. They are spacious and ventilated. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram's management is always your service to keep your rooms clean and hygienic.
Facilities
- Double bed
- Side drawers
- Locker
- Coffee table
- Iron
- Attached bathrooms
- 24 hours of running hot or cold water
- Cupboard
- Free Wi-Fi
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Prerequisites
A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The learning and teaching demands a high degree of self-discipline and will power. To ensure the successful completion of the program, you are required to attend all sessions, both practical and theoritical including asanas, pranayama, meditation and spiritual activities like kirtans.
Meat, fish, eggs, 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.
About the course
The comprehensive 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is designed for all levels of practitioners and includes several aspects of yoga, from asanas to Kriyas, preparing you to become a certified yoga teacher. Be a part of this life-changing experience at Vinyasa Yoga Ashram and begin your transformative journey to let your true self shine through yoga. This course will provide you with the deepest possible knowledge of yoga both in the form of theory as well as practical.
Highly qualified and veteran yogi gurus will provide an in-depth knowledge of asana, meditation, Ayurveda, pranayama, yoga philosophy, and anatomy. Moreover, asana alignments, modifications, contradictions, use of props, adjustment techniques, teaching methodology, and teaching practice will also be covered during this course. Both beginners, as well as experienced practitioners, can reap the benefits of this course as it will not only deepen your yogic knowledge but also sharpen your skills as a facilitator.
They aim to incorporate yoga into your daily life and help you in becoming a confident yoga teacher. So, get ready and join them in this beautiful 200-hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh at Vinyasa Yoga Ashram. All classes are mandatory. Only in case of an emergency or illness, one can take leave with a respected teacher's permission. Uninformed leaves will not be accepted and this will leave a bad impression on your monthly performance.
Syllabus
1. Ashtanga yoga
Comes with the benefits of the enhancement of flexibility and strength, stress management techniques, and attainment of inner calmness, Ashtanga yoga is the yoga style of exercise created by K. Pattabhi Jois. It is the eight limbs in the Yoga Sutra outlined by Patanjali that comprise postures, concentration, meditation, and ethical and moral guidance. Started by five repetitions of Surya Namaskar A and B respectively and followed by a standing sequence, the practice of Ashtanga forced to grow and focus.
Moving your body powerfully and quickly during Ashtanga will also help in the purification of mind and body. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram teaches you the basics of Ashtanga yoga and systematically guides you through the complete Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence created by K. Pattabhi Jois in a traditional way which includes:
- Week I - Introduction to Ashtanga yoga (primary series) followed by sun salutations A and B. Stretching and strengthening practice for transitions and traditional postures in the sequence.
- Week II - Standing sequence postures and use of yoga props.
- Week III - Seated sequence postures and finishing sequence postures
- Week IV - Mysore style and teaching practice
After practicing for the first three weeks based on the teacher’s guidance, you will be tested in the fourth week in your Mysore-style practice which is without guidance. You will also be asked to guide some of the postures in the last week as a teaching practice.
2. Vinyasa flow
Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word that means "variations within prescribed parameters". This style of yoga is a breath-initiated process. This yoga style helps in synchronizing the bond between your daily life actions with the intent of moving towards the important aspects of life.
Vinyasa or Flow yoga comprises various identical postures, the order of which often changes.
This yoga type is having a flowing rhythm at a quick pace that links your breath with the movements. The two classes of Vinyasa cannot be alike. Vinyasa flow helps in preventing repetitive injuries and helps in building a more balanced body.
- Introduction and benefits Vinyasa flow
- How to design a Vinyasa flow sequence
- Vinyasa flow for peak postures
- Importance of breathing in Vinyasa flow
- How to cue or instruct the Vinyasa flow for different levels of practitioners
- What is the difference between Vinyasa flow and Hatha Vinyasa flow?
- Pawanmukht asana series (joints movements)
- a. Series 1 - Anti-rheumatic
- b. Series 2 - Digestive/abdominal
- c. Series 3 - Shakti Bandha
- Hatha sun salutation and moon salutation
- Asthanga sunsalutation
- Asana practice
- a. Standing posture
- b. Balancing posture (arm, one-legged)
- c. Sitting posture with twisting and forward bending
- d. Prone posture
- e. Backward extensions
- f. Inversions (upside-down)
- g. Supine posture
- h. Relaxing posture
- Restorative asanas
- Teaching methodology
In the last week of the course, you will be asked to prepare your flow and guide the entire class.
The theory is just as important as practicing.
Note: Understanding how one can create a sequence for beginner practitioners and intermediate practitioners and what needs to be done in class.
3. Yoga philosophy
- Introduction to yoga philosophy (Yog Darshan) and its evolution. Goal meaning and definition of yoga.
- How to achieve the goal of yoga and the importance of scriptures in the process.
- Shruti and Smriti
- Indian schools of thought astika and Nastika
- History of yoga - (classical yoga) - Hatha yoga
- Modern yogis
- Types of yoga: Bhakti, Karma, Kriya, Kundalini, Raja yoga
- Raja yoga - Patanjali yoga: Intro to 8 limbs and everyone will repeat
- 8 limbs in detail yama and niyama
- Asana pranayama pratyahara
- Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
- First three sutra of Patanjali
- Scriptures: Bhagavad Gita
- Four castes and four stages of life
- Buddhism and Vipassana
- Pancha Klesha Avidya Asmita Raga Dvesha Abhinivesha
- Pancha Kosha
- Chakras
- Revision
4. Anatomy and physiology
- Introduction to applied yoga anatomy
- Importance of movements
- Introduction to a musculoskeletal system
- Understanding joint mobility and their restrictions
- Introduction to the muscular system
- Muscle contractions in detail
- Tension, tightness, strength weakness of a muscle
- Understanding flexibility and strength in detail
- Muscle relaxation technique
- Co-activation of muscles and bandhas
- Introduction to the nervous system and stress management
- Respiratory system and its connection to pranayama
- Introduction to the digestive system and how yoga helps
5. Pranayama and shatkarma
- Introduction to pranayama
- Benefits of pranayama
- Yogic breathing
- Introduction to Ashta Kumbhaka
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Anulom Vilom, Nadi Shodhan, Surya Bhedi, Chandra Bhedi, Sheetkari, Sheetali, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Bhastrika, Antar and Bahir Kumbakh, Tri bandhas
- Pancha prana breathing
- Sequencing of pranayama
- Introduction to shatkarma
- Practical experience of Jala Neti, Rubber Neti, Trataka and Kunjal
- Benefits of shatkarma practice
7. Teaching methodology
- How to sequence a class
- How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence
- How to cue or instruct and adjust different levels of practitioners
- Building positive and conscious communication, friendship, and trust
- Time management for a Vinyasa flow
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstration and observation to correct the postures of students
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step-by-step class structure planning
8. Asana alignment and adjustment
- What is alignment and why it is important
- What is an asana, an exercise, and a movement
- What is the ideal alignment of the body
- How to avoid misalignment
- How the body can be positioned to optimize the asana and exercise
- 9 major joints of the body movement patterns
- How to move and position the joints of the body safely and avoid injury
- What are the best possible patterns of movements
- How to prepare for an asana
- How to modify and do variations in an asana
- Common mistakes in asana
- How to adjust students in asanas and classes
- Alignment of all types of sun salutations
- Alignment of standing, balancing, forward bend, backbends, side bends, twisting, and inversions.
9. Meditation
- Introduction to meditation
- Benefits of meditation
- Importance of meditation
- Meditation and brain health
- Meditation and its effect on stress management
- Obstacles in meditation
- Role of concentration in meditation
- Tips for developing concentration
- Meditation on body and breath
- Om chanting meditation
- Antar and Bahir Tratak
- Dynamic meditation
- Tips for silent meditation
- Ajapa Japa
- Antar mouna
- Nada meditation
10. Evaluation
Students will be tested based on
- Written test
- Asana practical test
- Vinyasa flow teaching to the class
- Attendance, performance, and behavior
11. Additional learnings
- Sound healing
- Keertan meditation
- Beach yoga
- Acro yoga
- Yin yoga
- Partner yoga
- Iyengar class
Please note all these additional classes are not part of the course but are included additionally.
Rules for students
Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the school. If you are having a fast any day, you have to inform the kitchen manager to avoid food waste. Always be disciplined, respect teachers, and follow all rules. Always be on time, you are late means you will not be permitted to join the class. Clear your books of account before departure from Vinyasa Yoga Ashram. Before departure, return your books, maps, or any goods that you borrowed.
Vinyasa Yoga Ashram provides accommodation for a student who joins the yoga course. So any friends or relatives will not be included in accommodation however they can stay in school by renting another room. The student has to be present in all scheduled programs of Vinyasa Yoga Ashram.
What is a 200-hour yoga teacher training course?
The 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh or 200-hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh is a beginner yoga course that allows one to accumulate the fundamental knowledge of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and alignment and especially makes you able to teach yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa) around the world under the guidelines of Yoga Alliance USA.
Can a beginner do a 200-hour YTT course?
Yoga is not about flexible or strong people but for anyone who is willing to give time to themselves and yoga, 200 hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh could help a novice learn the basics of yoga and could motivate one to teach in the future once one realizes the capability of him to pass it on others, not always one does TTC to teach but to learn himself too.
How can one prepare for a 200-hour TTC? Let Vinyasa Yoga Ashram tell you
200 hours of yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is a beginner course anyway so if there is no previous knowledge about yoga, it is going to be fine since everything one learns is new, the information could be felt too much for one to process, otherwise, better prepare yourself mentally that you are going to be staying somewhere only for yourself for a month so keep the stuff with you that is necessary for your use like your personal belongings, course-related paraphernalia is provided during the course.
What is included in the 200-hour yoga teacher training?
- Ashtanga Vinyasa series
- Vinyasa Flow
- Asana alignment
- Pranayama (breathing techniques)
- Philosophy and ethics
- Anatomy and physiology
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Teaching methodology
- Excursions and silence day
New Year, new schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 06:30 - 07:30 Shatkarma and pranayama
- 07:30 - 09:00 Vinyasa flow yoga
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 10:45 Yoga anatomy
- 11:00 - 11:45 Yoga alignment
- 11:45 - 12:15 Fruit break
- 12:15 - 13:00 Yoga philosophy
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation and mantra chanting
- 19:10 - 20:00 Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
Included excursions
Two excursions are included in the price. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram will take you to any two of the places below:
- Tour to the Himalayas
- Vashishta Cave
- Ganga Aarti
- Waterfall
Instructors
Yogi Ram Ji
Yogi Ram Ji is one of the most talented asana teachers. He is very experienced, as well as knowledgeable, and his students love his teaching style. He is very inspiring and loves to motivate his students. Ram Ji is a gold medalist of a yoga championship, and has also done his masters in yoga sciences. He is simply one of the best Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa Flow yoga teachers in Rishikesh.
Pradeep Singh
Pradeep Singh is lead yoga instructor at Vinyasa Yoga Ashram. He has completed his Master’s degree in Yoga from Sanskrit University in India. He has also completed his 500 hour yoga teacher training course from Rishikesh (the world capital of yoga) and he has been training teachers for 6-7 years and has got wonderful command over what he does.
Retreat location
The training will take place in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Soul flourishes in a healthy body in the same way your physical body requires a healthy, safe, and hygienic atmosphere. The Ashram is situated in a peaceful place and surrounded by lush green mountains and fields.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You are what you eat. A nourishing, sattvic diet rooted in ayurvedic principles is essential to a yogic lifestyle. We provide three soulful vegetarian meals with vegan and gluten-free options that support your holistic health goals.
Including local and Indian meals as well as global cuisines, we aim to provide a satiating palette that doesn't compromise nutritional values. Our options include juices, porridge, poha, soups, curries, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, rice, etc.
Every meal is designed to support your yoga practice to make your body and mind stronger and feel lighter.
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
- Vegan
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
Massage and spa treatments
There are a variety of therapies and treatments available at an additional cost as listed below. The five-fold purification therapy aims at correcting the imbalance of the body’s bioenergies (the Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in order to maintain their inherent equilibrium. During each session of the year, one or more of the doshas accumulate, which causes an imbalance and makes the body prone to illness.
1. Five-fold purification therapy
- Abhyangam - 60 minutes
- Shirodhara - 60 minutes
- Udwathnam - 60 minutes
- Pizhichil oil bath - 60 minutes
- Bandal massage - 60 minutes
- Stone massage - 80 minutes
- Basil sea salt - 45 minutes
- Head neck shoulder - 30 minutes
- Kativasti - 30 minutes
- Swedish massage - 50 minutes
- Aromatherapy harmony - 50 minutes
- Active ginger-lime - 50 minutes
2. Ayurveda doctor consultation
- Thai - 80 minutes
- Kalari - 60 minutes
- Four-hand massage - 60 minutes
- Takradhara - 60 minutes
- Nasyam - 30 minutes
- Reflexology - 30 minutes
3. Other treatments
- Facial
- Special treatment
- Vacuum massage
- Naturopathy
- Gel massage
- Yoga massage
- Marma massage
- Mud bath
- Acupressure
- Marma therapy
- Reiki
- Emotional block
Other activities
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Cliff jumping
- Experience the Traditional Indian culture
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
Spa treatments
One Ayurvedic massage session is included in the price.
What's included
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Certificate of completion
- Training
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
- Theoretical and practical skills
- 1 Ayurveda session
- Two excursions
- Kirtan night
- 23 nights accommodation
- 3 daily nutritious vegetarian meals and morning herbal tea
- Airport transfer from Dehradun Airport (DED)
- Cleansing kit
- Training manual and study material
- 24/7 support during your stay at the Ashram
- Wi-Fi access
- 24x7 CCTV surveillance
What's not included
- Roundtrip flights
- Room heater (50 USD)
- Air-conditioner (150 USD)
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from and to the airport is included in the package, Vinyasa Yoga Ashram will pick you up from the airport. It takes 30 minutes drive so you save a hustle.
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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