2 Month 500-Hours Master Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

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A master level yoga teaching program that works to enhance your yogic knowledge to a whole new level is 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Program. Where there is no doubt left, where there every nuance gets clear, where there you get to understand yoga deeply, that higher level is the master level program of 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course. This program works in building up your learning you get from other levels of yoga TTC. This course contains two levels, i.e., the first level of 200 Hours 28 Days Yoga TTC and second level of 300 Hours 30 Days Yoga TTC. There will be around a week off between these two programs so that one can explore the beauty of their school location.

After completing the whole 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Program, you can feel the life-changing experience that will be benefitted you in a quite positive way. Specially designed for yoga seekers all around the world, this 500 Hours Yoga TTC will take you to the depth of the knowledge of yoga.

Certainly, this course will strengthen your practice and learning of yoga and further builds your existing skills in the yogic field. So, through "Vinyasa Yoga Ashram", give your yogic life a bright new way.

Important points

• Completing both the 200 and 300 hours yoga teacher trainings with the same yoga school ensure both consistency and depth.
• Students who enroll within the zero to five hundred hours yoga training program receive a further 200 - 500 USD discount toward their accommodation package choice and tuition for the two hundred and three hundred hour yoga teacher coaching programs of their selection.

1st month is followed by 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training course syllabus

Foundational Asanas Group

Ashtanga yoga postures

Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence made by K. Pattabhi Jois. In 200 hours yoga, TTC Vinyasa Yoga Ashram teaches their students basics of Ashtanga yoga and they guide them through the completely Ashtanga yoga series in a systematic way according to the Ashtanga yoga tradition which includes:

• Sun salutation A
• Sun salutation B
• Standing sequence postures
• Seated sequence postures
• Finishing sequence postures
• Mysore style/ use of yoga props/ Teaching practice
• On 1st week: an introduction to Ashtanga yoga followed by Sun salutation A & B.
• On 2nd week: standing sequence postures and use of yoga props.
• On 3rd week: seated sequence postures and finishing sequence postures.
• On 4th week: Mysore style and teaching practice.

Hatha/ Vinyasa Flow (Postures)

1st week

• Pawanmuktasana series A
• Surya Namaskar (Hatha)
• Virbhadrasana A & B
• Utthita Trikona asana
• Parvakonasana
• Parivritta parsvakonasana
• Parivritta trikonasana
• parsvaottanasana

Sitting postures

• Bhardwaj asana
• Merudanda vakrasana
• Ardha matsendrasana
• Ardha ustrasana
• Bhujangasana
• Ardha salbasana
• Paschimottasana
• Janusirsasana
• purvottansana
• pawan muktasana series B

2nd week

• Pawan muktasana C / A
• Surya namaskar B
• Trikonasana
• Parsvakonasana
• Virbhadrasana A
• Virbhadrasana B
• Ardha chandrasana
• Virbhadrasana C
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana A/ B
• Natrajasana
• Vriksasana
• Garudasana

Sitting Postures

• Marichyasana A
• Marichyasana B
• Marichyasana C

Back bending postures

• Ustrasana
• Rajkapottasana
• Dhanurasana
• Chakrasana
• Setubandhasana

Forward fold

• Paschimottanasana
• Janu sirsasana
• Triangmukha ekapada paschimotanasana
• Gatyamal paschimotanasana
• Purvottanasana

Inversions

• Sarvagasana
• Core exercises

3rd week

• Sun salutation A/ B/ C (Hatha yoga)
• Moon salutation
• Teaching methods & Sequencing
• Virbhadrasana A & B
• Trikonasana
• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Parsvakonasana
• Parivrittaparsvakonasana

Arm-balancing

• Bakasana
• Mayurasana
• Eka padabaka dhyanasana
• Parsva bakasana
• Dwi hasta bhujasana
• Hamasana
• Vashisthasana
• Vrischikasana
• Kaundilyasana
• Astavakrasana

Inversions

• Sarvangasana
• Sirsasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Matsyasana
• Leg stretching
• Savasana

4th week

• Teachings
• Doubts

Meditation (Dhyana)

• Introduction to meditation
• Breathing awareness meditation
• Om / Mantra meditation
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation
• Tips for developing concertation
• Silence practice
• Ajapa japa
• Antar mouna

Pranayama (breathing practices)

• Introduction of pranayama
• Benefits of pranayama
• General guidelines
• Clavicular
• Thorocic and diaphragmatic breathing (yogic breathing)
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati
• Nadi - Sodhana
• Bhramari
• Surya - Bhedi & Chandra - Bhedi Sheetali & Sheetkari

Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana

• Easy pose
• Half-lotus
• Swastikasana
• siddha yoni asana

Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Chanting)

• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe ( Mantra on lord shiva)
• Om sahana vavatu ( Mantra from Upanishad)
• Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara ( Guru stotram)
• Yogena Cittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali)
• Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra)

Mudras (Yoga Gestures)

• Jnana mudra
• Chin mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra
• Shambhavi mudra
• Nasikagra
• Khechari

Yoga Bandhas (Energy Lock)

• Preparation
• Uddiyana
• Jalandhar
• Mula & Maha Bandha
• Teaching
• Doubts

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

• Rubber-neti
• Jalaneti
• Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

• Basic relaxation
• Tension relaxation
• Full body relaxation

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

• Introduction to yoga, its philosophy and evolution
• Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali
• Definition of yoga
• 4 aspects of mind and its functions
• Daily Schedule of a yoga student
• Principles of 5 Basic element & 10 Senses
• Yama, Niyama (4 days)
• Asana, Pranayama & Pratyahara , Dharana , Dhyan , Samadhi (2 Days)
• Pancha - Vayus
• Panchakoshas
• Sattva, Rajas & Tamas (Triguna)
• Introduction to chakras and its functions
• Three Doshas
• 4 padas of yoga sutras
• Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
• Diet & Nutrition for a yogi
• Question & Answers

Anatomy and Physiology

• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Organs bodily systems
• Nadis
• Chakras
• Muscular system
• Skeletal sytem
• Muscle functions according to joint movements
• Breathing
• Inversions
• Svasana

Teaching Methodology

• Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
• Time management
• Qualities of a teacher
• Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
• Use of voice in class
• Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
• Class preparation
• Step by step class structure planning

Evaluation are based on:

• Written test
• Asana practical test
• Attendance
• Performance
• Behaviour

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus

Asana (advance group)

Mastering Hatha/ Vinyasa Flow

1st Week

• Introduction of Hatha & Vinyasa flow
• Pawanmuktasana series A
• Surya namaskar (Hatha)
• Chandra namaskar (Hatha)
• Trikonasana
• Parsvokonasana
• Privarta Trikonasana
• Privarta Parsvokanasana
• Virbhadrasana A,B,C
• Ardha chandrasana
• Chaturangadandasana
• Mathchendrasana A,B,C
• Adra Ustrasana
• Salabhasana
• Setabandasana
• Gatyatmak Paschimottasana
• Pada prasar Paschimottasana
• Saithalyasana
• Sarvangasana
• Core exercises

2nd and 3rd week

• Surya namaskar A,B (ashtanga)
• Chandra namaskar (Hatha)

Standing

• Veerbhadrasana A,B,C
• Trikonasana
• Parsvottanasana
• Parsvokonasana
• Privirta Trikonasana
• Privirta Parsvokonasana
• Ardha chandrasana
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana
• Natrajasana
• Vriksasana
• Garudasana
• Eka pada uttanasana
• Natavarasana
• Tandavasana
• Eka padasana
• Vatayanasana
• Pada angushtasana
• Baka dhyanasana
• Eka pada baka dhyanasana
• Eka hasta bhujasana
• Santolanasana
• Vashisthasana
• Poorna matsyendrasana
• Marichyasana C, D
• Eka pada rajakaputasana
• Raja kaputasana
• Poorna ustrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Poorna shalabhbasana
• Poorna chakrasana
• Parighasana
• Koormasana
• Upavistakonasana
• Ubhaya padangustasana
• Urdvamukha paschimottasana
• Hanumanasana
• Bhoonamansana
• Laguvajarasana
• Badhakonasana
• Vishwamitrasana
• Kashyapasana

Inverted asanas

• Bhumi padamastakasana
• Vipreetakarani Asana
• Sarvangasana
• Padma Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Ardha padma halasana
• Sirshasana
• Salamba sirshasana
• Niralambasana
• Urdhwa padmasana
• Leg stretching

4th week

• Teaching
• Doubts
• Questions / Answer

Mastering Ashtanga Postures (Primary Series)

300 hours yoga teacher training is an advance yoga course where we expect students to know the fundamentals of ashtanga yoga. 300 Hours yoga TTC provides students the complete traditional ways of practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga according K. Pattabhi Jois. What makes 300 hours yoga TTC different from 200 Hours Yoga TTC?

The Complete traditional way of practice & teaching

• Drishti
• Bandhas
• Breath

Ashtanga is taught with vinyasa

• On 1st week: introduction to Traditional Ashtanga yoga and Vinyasa & sun salutation A & B.
• On 2nd week: seated sequence postures & finishing Sequence postures.
• On 3rd week: teaching methods/ teaching by students.
• On 4th week: questions & answer / feedback by teacher on improvements.

Pranayama (Breathing Control)

The word pranayama is a compound of two words 'prana' meaning 'life force' or 'vital energy' and Yama meaning "to regulate" or "to control" Pranayama is the yogic science of balancing and regulating vital energy through the skilful manipulation of breath.

Introduction of Paranayama

• The pranic body
• Annamaya kosha
• Manomaya kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Vijnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha
• Natural breathing
• Abdominal breathing
• Thoracic breathing
• Clavicular breathing
• Yogic breathing
• Nadi shodhana
• Pranayama & it techniques
• Sheetali pranayama & it techniques Sheetkari pranayama
• Bhramari pranayama
• Ujjayi pranayama
• Bhastika pranayama
• Kapalbhati pranayama
• Moorchha pranayama
• Surya Bheda pranayama
• Chandra bhedana pranayama
• Swana pranayama

Mantra Chanting

Sound vibrations that permeate every cell of your being and allow your mind to dissolve and repose. Mantras are repetitive sounds used to penetrate the depths of the unconscious mind and adjust the vibration of all aspects of your being. Mantras are vibrated through chanting aloud, mental practice, or by listening to them. The experience of how sound vibrations effect your being is Naad yoga.

• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
• Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara
• Om sahana vavatu
• Hare rama Hare Krishna
• Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra Yogena Cittasya
• Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha
• Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva

Mudra (Yoga Gestures)

The Sanskrit word ‘mudra’ is translated as ‘gesture’ or ‘attitude’. Mudra can be described as psychic, emotional, devotional and aesthetic gestures or attitudes. Yogis have experienced mudras as an attitude of energy flow, intended to link individual pranic force with the universal or cosmic force.

• Introduction of Mudras
• Jnana & Chin mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra
• Hridaya mudra
• Khechari Mudra
• Nasikagra mudra
• Shambhavi mudra

Bandhas (Energy locks)

Traditionally, bandhas were classified as part of mudras, and were handed down by words of mouth from guru to disciple. The hatha yoga pradipika deals with bandhas and mudras together and the ancient tantric texts also make no distinction between the two.

• Introduction to bandha J
• alandhara bandha
• Moola bandha
• Uddiyana bandha
• Maha bandha

Dhayan (Meditation)

Yoga is a journey toward self-awareness. On this journey, relaxation skills help us gather the disparate energy of the body and the mind and focus them internally. Then mental distraction intrudes with less intensity and a sense of inner flexibility and calmness develops. Relaxation also prepares the personality for a still more interior practice. Through meditation, we can safely enter the quiet and inward place of the mind & heart.

• Introduction to Meditation
• Why Meditation?
• Meditation and brain waves 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 / Mantra meditation
• Antat and Bahir
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation
• Tips for Silence Meditation Practice Japa Meditation
• Ajapa japa
• Antar mouna
• Nada Meditation

Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)

Beneath the ups and downs of everyday life, there is a profound state of balance. By resting the brief period in that state we can create a resilient and stable mind even in the face of stress. That’s way each of us, on a deep level, craves relaxation- it revives our confidence and reawakens a sense of self-control. Yoga relaxation exercises quite the sense and leads us beneath the restless surface of the mind. Through relaxation, we restore a sense of inner harmony.

• The relaxation postures
• Stillness
• Basic relaxation
• Tension relaxation
• Full body relaxation
• Yoga anatomy & physiology
• Effects of pranayama in respiratory system
• Effects of yoga practice and Nauli in digestive system
• Muscular and skeletal system with advanced postures
• Anatomy of Pelvic griddle and spine
• Nadis: the energy channel
• Prana and nervous system
• Kundalini Shakti
• Chakra
• Panchakosha
• Therapeutic applications of yoga postures and how to avoid injury in class
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Organs bodily systems

Yoga Philosophy

Yoga philosophy is one of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism. Ancient, medieval and most modern literature often refers to the Yoga school of Hinduism simply as Yoga. It is closely related to the Samkhya school of Hinduism. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a key text of the Yoga school of Hinduism.

Patanjali Yoga Sutras

• Chapter no 1st
• Chapter no 2nd

Shatkarma (Yoga cleansing)

Hatha Yoga, as described in the early yoga Upanishads was made up of the shatkarma and is a very precise and systematic science. Shat means ‘six’ and karma means ‘action’ the shatkarma consist of six groups of purification practices. The aim of hatha yoga and therefore of the shatkarma is to create harmony between the two major pranic flows, ida and pingala thereby attaining physical and mental purification and balance.

• Introduction to shatkarma
• Jalaneti Satkarma (Nasal cleansing with salty water)
• Rubber neti (Nasal cleansing with a rubber string)
• Agnisar Kriya
• Nauli Kriya
• Kapalbhati Cleansing

Therapeutic Yoga

(Yoga therapy is) the use of the techniques of Yoga to create, stimulate, and maintain an optimum state of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Yoga therapy consists of the application of yogic principles, methods, and techniques to specific human ailments.

Shathkarma

• Therapeutical Effects of Shathkarma
• Kati Vasti Tridosha (Explanation of Tridosha)
• Food Habits as per Tridosha
• Nadi Parikshan
• Diabetes
• Hypertension

Respiratory Diseases

• Diseases related to respiration
• Yog Nidra
• Pranayama and its effects
• Eyes diseases
• Heart diseases
• Heart opening session
• Video session on the awakening of Kundalini

Teaching Practice

Teaching practice is an integral component of teacher training. It grants student teachers experience in the actual teaching and learning environment.

• Demonstration
• Alignment
• Instructions

Teaching Methodology

Teaching method comprises the principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly on the subject matter to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. It is the primary role of teachers to pass knowledge and information onto their students.

• Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
• Time management
• Qualities of a teacher
• Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
• Use of voice in class
• Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
• Class preparation
• Step by step class structure planning

Evaluation is based on:

Teaching practice is an integral component of teacher training. It grants student teachers experience in the actual teaching and learning environment.

• Written test
• Asana practical test
• Attendance
• Performance
• Behaviour

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Books (Required reading)

1: Patanjali Yoga Sutra By Swami Vivekananda.

2: Course manual is provided to students during the course.

3: Yoga mala - Sri Pattabhi Jois

4: Asana pranayama mudra bandha.

Daily schedule (200 Hours YTT)

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma & pranayama
• 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha / Vinyasa flow yoga
• 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga Philosophy
• 10:45 - 11:45 Yoga Anatomy
• 11:40 - 12:30 Alingment, adjustment and methodology
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga Yoga
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation & Mantra Chanting
• 19:10 Dinner
• 22:00 Lights off

Daily schedule (300 Hours YTT)

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma & pranayama
• 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha / Vinyasa flow yoga
• 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga Philosophy
• 10:45 - 11:45 Yoga Anatomy
• 11:40 - 12:30 Alingment, adjustment and methodology
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga therapy
• 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga Yoga
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation & Mantra Chanting
• 19:10 Dinner
• 22:00 Lights off

All classes are mandatory only in case of an emergency or illness one can take leave with respected teacher permission. Uninformed leaves won’t be accepted and this will leave a bad impression 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 demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program, 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.

Discipline 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 for avoiding food waste. Always make discipline, respect teachers and follow all rules. Always be in the time, you are late means 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 which 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. Student has to be present in all scheduled program of Vinyasa Yoga Ashram.

Refund Policy

An advance of course fees will not be refundable, only in the case of emergency students can join us on other schedules. If student cancels the course after joining it, we accept cancellation but course fees will not be refunded in cancellation. There is no charge of course cancellation.

There is no charge of course cancellation.

List of Excursions

*Tour to The Himalayas

*Tour to Vashishta Cave

*Trekking to Neer Waterfall

*Ganga Arti

Visit Vinyasa Yoga Ashram in yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh. Experience its enthralling beauty and breathe in pure air. Join them in Rishikesh for a lifetime experience of the goodness of yoga in this picturesque landscape of mountains and rivers and carry home the knowledge, philosophy and secrets of the ancient sages on India. The ashram is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, near-by banks of river Ganges.

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Vinyasa Yoga Ashram is very particular about food and serves only hygienically prepared nutritious and healthy food. The food is served thrice a day with a changed menu. They pay special emphasis on yogi food for all the students. Food that is provided at our ashram is 100 percent vegetarian and vegan. Gluten-free food can be arranged for other food types if you inform the chef about it well in advance.

Vinyasa Yoga Ashram serves 3 vegetarian meals per day (and a cup of chai during the tea breaks) for the duration of the course. The meals are unlimited. Generally, you’ll get a plate of food with all of the various vegetarian Indian dishes appropriate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (according to a yogic diet.) Vinyasa Yoga Ashram always makes a surplus of food for our students, which is usually placed on the dinner tables for their students to grab from if they want more of a particular dish. You can also always feel free to talk to the kitchen staff if you’d like your meals prepared a certain way or if you’d like extra food.

Super Fun Things To Do In Rishikesh: optional activities not included in the course fees

• Bungee jumping
• Camping and bonfire
• Mountain biking
• Flying fox
• Cliff jumping
• Rappelling and rock climbing
• Kayaking
• Ayurvedic massage and therapies
• Parasailing and paragliding
• Experience the Traditional Indian culture

1 free Ayurveda massage by the ashram. Other optional Therapies not included in the course fees. There are a variety of therapies and treatments available at an additional cost as listed below.

Five fold purification therapy

The five fold purification therapy aims at correcting the imbalance of the body’s bio energies (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.

• 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

Ayurveda doctor consultation

• Thai - 80 minutes
• Kalari - 60 minutes
• Four hand massage - 60 minutes
• Takradhara - 60 minutes
• Nasyam - 30 minutes
• Reflexology - 30 minutes

Facial

Special treatment

Vacuum massage

Naturopathy

Gel massage

Yoga massage

Marma massage

Mud bath

Accupressure

Marma tharapy

Reiki

Emotional block

• 2 months in a shared accommodation
• 3 daily nutritious vegetarian meals and teas
• Weekend excursions
• Course material
• One the Himalayas sightseeing trip
• Free taxi-pickup from Dehradun Airport (DED
• Kirtan night

• Air-conditioner - 240 USD extra
• Room heater - 100 USD extra
• Private accommodation - 350 USD extra

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.