28 Days 200-Hours Hatha or Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Facilities

World Peace Yoga School Yoga TTC is always not about becoming a teacher. It is also about being a student for life and learning from each and every person and situations in life to upgrade our knowledge and person in the chosen spiritual path. The school tries to bring out the best in their students. They believe every person is different and they respect the uniqueness in every student. Join World Peace Yoga family and enjoy the bliss of yoga with them.

Certifications

Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Program

Join thousands of students from all over the globe who have experienced the true meaning of peace through World Peace Yoga School’s unique and engaging approach to teaching yoga. Whether you are beginning or advanced in your practice, all yoga practitioners are welcome and encouraged to join this month-long program.

This course is created for individuals with aspirations of becoming yoga teachers but is appropriate for any individual wishing to further expand their yoga practice. Cultivate happiness, self-love, and positivity in a yoga program deeply devoted to spiritual growth and understanding.

Throughout the course, you will learn Yoga Alliance-approved curriculum in a nurturing and supportive classroom environment that caters to your individualized skills. The best spirituality teachers of India will share their experience to transform your lives so that you can too be messengers of peace in the world.

You will leave the program with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to become the yoga teacher of your dreams.

What makes this program one of a kind

Initiation and blessings (transmission of energy)

You will begin your life-changing journey with a beautiful and magical fire ceremony conducted by World Peace Yoga School loving founder, Yogi Vishnu. After initiation, you will be deeply connected to the mystical energies of the Himalayan yogic legacy.

Direct teachings from world class teachers

World Peace Yoga School focuses on providing you with small, intimate class settings for individualized and personalized attention from their beloved teachers. Your classes are located at the same building as your accommodations, so teachers are easily accessible to you throughout the day.

Sundates

Every Sunday, you will take a break from your yoga classes to explore the many tourist destinations in and around Rishikesh. Excursions include rafting the Ganga River, visiting the Beatles Ashram, exploring the natural treasures of the area (like caves, river beaches, and waterfalls), and meditating at Kunjapuri Temple during sunrise.

An inspiring and welcoming community

Every teacher and staff member of World Peace Yoga School is passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for you. World Peace Yoga School is a spiritual hub for knowledge seekers to grow and nourish their souls. It’s a community built on love, enthusiasm, and a profound belief in the transformative powers of yoga.

Modern facilities right next to the Ganga River

World Peace Yoga School prides itself on cleanliness and providing students with a peaceful learning environment. World Peace Yoga School is extremely grateful to be located so close to the Ganga River with its serene and magical energy wafting onto the property. The yoga halls are bright, colorful, and modern with a gorgeous Ganga view and a literary library available for students. Nirvana Cafe inside the school also has nightly movie showings of both Hollywood and Bollywood movies for students to watch.

Course outline

200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh (Course Overview)

1. Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Chanting)

The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.

• 1- Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
• 2- Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
• 3- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe ( Mantra on lord Shiva)
• 4- Om sahana vavatu ( Mantra from Upanishad)
• 5- Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara (Guru stotram)
• 6- Yogena Cittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali)
• 7- Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra)

2. Yoga postures (asana)

Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility, and discipline.

Hatha Yoga

• 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
• 13.Virbhdrasana 3 -warrior 3
• 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 – squatted yoga pose
• 20.Garudasana – eagle pose
• 21.Baddha Konasana- bound angle pose
• 22.Rajkapoot asana – pegion pose
• 23.Bhujanghasana – cobra pose
• 24.Urdhva mukha svanasana –upward facing dog
• 25.Matsyasana-
• 26.Setu Bhandasana
• 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

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Coverage: Alignment, Drishti, Adjustment, Options

Surya Namaskar A

Surya Namaskar B

Full Primary Series:

• 1. Padangusthasana
• 2. Padahasthasana
• 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. Purvattanasana
• 16. Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
• 17. Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
• 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
• 26. Baddha Konasana A & B
• 27. Konasana
• 28. Upavishta Konasana
• 29. Supta Konasana
• 30. Supta Padangusthasana A & B
• 31. Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
• 32. Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana
• 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. Yogimudra
• 45. Uplutih
• 46. Savasana

3. Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.

Week 1

• Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama
• General guidelines
• Clavicular, thoracic, and diaphragmatic breathing
• Yogic Breathing
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati
• Nadi – Sodhana
• Bhramari
• Surya – Bhedi & Chandra – Bhedi
• Sheetali & Sheetkari

Week 2

Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana

• 1- Easy pose
• 2- Half-lotus
• 3- Swastikasana
• 4- siddha yoni asana

Week 3

Mudras (Yoga Gestures)The practice of Mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures affects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.

• Jnana mudra
• Chin mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra Shambhavi mudra
• Nasikagra
• Khechari
• Yoga Bandhas (Energy Lock)

The practice of Bandhas expands the lung capacity and breathing capabilities during yoga. It also strengthens the entire body from the inside out.

• Preparation
• Uddiyana Jalandhar
• Mula & Maha Bandha Teaching

Week 4

• Teaching
• Doubts

4. Meditation (Dhyana)

Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental and emotional tranquility with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).

• Introduction to Meditation
• Breathing Awareness Meditation
• Om / Mantra Meditation
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation
• Tips for developing concertation
• Silence Practice
• Ajapa japa
• Antar mouna

5. Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of Yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called "Turiya," a sensation of pure bliss.

• Basic Relaxation
• Tension Relaxation
• Full Body Relaxation

6. Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)

Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.

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

7. Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types are needed.

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 Sytem
• Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements
• Anatomy of:

Breathing

Inversions

Svasana

8. Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga Philosophy is the foundation of our yoga practice and is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta Philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.

Week 1

• 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 and 10 senses

Week 2

• Yama, Niyama (4 days)
• Asana, pranayama and pratyahara, dharana, dhyan
• Samadhi (2 Days)

Week 3

• Pancha – Vayus
• Panchakoshas
• Sattva , Rajas, and Tamas (Triguna)
• Introduction to chakras and its functions
• Three Doshas

Week 4

• 4 padas of yoga sutras
• Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
• Diet & Nutrition for a yogi
• Question & Answers

9. Teaching Practice (Adhyapanam)

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.

Demonstration Alignment Instructions.

10. Teaching Methodology

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At World Peace Yoga School, our students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience.

• 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.

Assessments are based on:

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

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Daily Schedule

• 05:00 Morning Bell
• 06:30-7:30 Pranayama
• 07:45-9:00 Group A- Hatha yoga
• 07:45-9:00 Group B- Ashtanga Yoga
• 09:15-10:00 Breakfast
• 11:00-12:00 Yoga philosophy
• 12:10-13:10 Yoga anatomy
• 13:20-14:30 Lunch
• 15:30-17:00 Ashtanga yoga (Group A)
• 15:30-17:00 Hatha Yoga (Group B)
• 17:00-18:00 Alignment, adjustment, teaching methodology
• 18:15-19:15 Guided meditation
• 19:30-20:30 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights Off

Every Sunday, you will enjoy excursions to many tourist destinations in and around Rishikesh. The activities include white rafting the Ganga River, visiting the Vashistha cave, exploring the natural treasures of the area (river beaches, and waterfalls), and meditating at Kunjapuri Temple during sunrise.

This teacher training course will be held near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, India.

Rishikesh is a very safe place for tourists and locals alike. Locals are used to foreigners and things, such as communication, are a lot easier here than other parts of India. Just practice your usual safety precautions and always keep track of your belongings.

If you are a first time visitor to India, you may experience culture shock from just how different India is from other parts of the world. Be aware that it may be very emotionally overwhelming upon arriving in India, especially if you are beginning your journey in a big city like Delhi. Just know that Rishikesh is a very peaceful and relaxed place in India compared to larger cities.

Nearby places

• Delhi - 6 hours

During the training course, you will be serve three meals per day. The food served is hygienically prepared, nutritious, and healthy. World Peace Yoga School puts special emphasis over yogi food for all its students.

Food provided at the center is 100% vegetaian but not vegan. It can be arranged provided you inform the chef about it well in advance.

There will be served 3 vegetarian meals per day (and a cup of chai during our 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.) We always make a surplus of food for our students, which is usually placed on the dinner tables for our students to grab from if they want more of a particular dish. You can also always feel free to talk to our kitchen staff if you’d like your meals prepared a certain way or if you’d like extra food.

Concerts

Music is a powerful instrument. It connects you deeply with yourself and with others in the most extraordinary and liberating ways. World Peace Yoga School hosts a jam session and you can participate.

Healing therapies

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

Movie nights

When you’re in the mood to watch a Bollywood or Hollywood film, stop by Nirvana Cafe inside the school facilities. Complimentary popcorn will be provided.

Peace projects

World Peace Yoga School is a school with a mission. They spread their message of love and peace wherever and whenever they can through peace projects where the team and the training students regularly perform trash clean-ups around Rishikesh.

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, stalls, and stores. If you have time during your busy training schedule, go wander around for a bit and see what you can find. There are lots of fun clothing to buy like pants, shirts, shawls, and scarves. Some other items that are available in the nearby markets include candles, yoga gear, natural or Ayurvedic beauty and personal care products, religious items, healthy food, snacks, and much more.

One free Ayurvedic massage is included in this course.

• 26 nights shared accommodation
• A free ayurvedic massage
• Beach yoga twice in a month
• Daily nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal teas
• Free taxi-pickup from (DED) Dehradun airport
• One the Himalayas sightseeing trip
• Satsang twice in a month
• Weekend excursions
• Yoga material
• Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda classes twice in a month
• White river rafting
• Waterfall hiking

• Private accommodation (300 USD additional)
• Air-conditioner (100 USD additional)

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• 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.