30 Days 300-Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

During the course, you will be accommodated in Laxman Jhula Regency hotel where the yoga school is also held. The hotel is perfectly situated near the magical waters of the Ganges river and all the popular shops, markets, and cafes are just around the corner. Witness glorious pastel-colored sunsets at the end of each day on the terrace balcony where you are free to do meditation and yoga.

Sleep soundly in a quiet, serene atmosphere without disruption. Absorb the beautiful and breath-taking sights of the Ganges river visible from the yoga halls, bedrooms, and balconies. All rooms are clean, hygienic, and western-style rooms equipped with air conditioning, bed sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels, attached bathrooms, filtered water system, 24-hour hot water, and Wi-Fi access.

The 300-hour YTTC is perfect for those students who've been completed the 200-hour YTTC already, and looking forward to go deeper into the science and practice of Yoga. The aim of most students who is attending to this course is to be registered by Yoga Alliance US for 500 RYT what requires to have the 200 YTT hours.

The YTTC starts from 2nd and ends on 30th of every month throughout the year but in order to attend the opening ceremony in time students are requested to arrive at the school one day prior to the course ie, 1st of every month.

During this course, you will be learning from experienced and qualified teachers who are committed to giving you the best tools for your future teachings and success. World Peace Yoga School offers you a beautiful transformation what takes you to the next level of your spiritual growth. Receive the guidance you need to be not only an advanced yoga teacher but also a master of yoga with the complete knowledge and understanding of human consciousness and yoga sciences.

Course Overview:

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.

• 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)
• Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra
• Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha (Gayatri Mantra)

2. Yoga Postures (Asana)

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

• Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga Course Syllabus
• 1- Sun salutation A
• 2- Sun salutation B
• I Padangusthasana - Big teo posture
• II Padahastasana – Hand under foot posture
• III Utthita trikonasana- Triangle pose
• IV Parivrtta Trikonasana- Revolving triangle
• V Utthita parvakonasana- Extended Side Angle Pose
• VI Parivritta Parsvakonasana – Revolving side angle pose
• VII Prasarita padottanasana A to D – Intense wide leg stretch
• VIII Parsvottanasana- Intense side stretch posture
• IX Utthita hasta padangusthasana- Hand to big toe posture
• X Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana- Half bound lotus forward bend
• XI Utkatasana- Fierce pose
• XII Virabhadrasana A-B. Warrior
• SITTING POSTURES
• XIII Dandasana- Staff pose
• XIV Paschimottanasana A to C Intense West – Stretch or sitting forward bend
• The Vinyasa ( Vinyasa to jump back)
• XV Purvottanasana – Intense east stretch
• XVI Ardha baddha Padma paschimottanasana- Half bound lotus forward bend
• XVII Tiriang mukhaipada paschimottanasana- reverse the leg direction of one leg intense east stretch
• XVIII Janu sirsasana A to C Head to knee pose
• XIX Marichyasana A-D
• XX Navasana – Boat posture
• XXI Bhujapidasana- Shoulder pressure posture
• XXII Kurmasana- Tortoise posture
• XXIII Supta kurmasana- Sleeping tortoise
• XXIV Garbha pindasana- Embryo posture
• XXV Kukkutasana – Rooster posture
• XXVI Baddha konasana A to B – Bound angle posture
• XXVII Upavista konasana A to B- Seated angle posture
• XXVIII Supta konasana A to B – Lying down angle posture
• XXIX Supta padangustasana – Reclining big toe posture
• XXX Ubhaya padangusthasana- Both big toes postures
• XXXI Urdhva mukha paschimottasana- Upward facing full forward bend
• XXXII Setu bandhasana- Bridge
• XXXIII Urdhva dhanurasana- Upward bow posture
• XXXIV Paschimottanasana – Full forward bend
• XXXV Salamba sarvangasana – Shoulder- stand
• XXXVI Halasana – Plow
• XXXVII Karnapidasana – Ear pressure posture
• XXXVIII Urdhva padmasana – Upward lotus
• XXXIX Pindasana – Embryo posture
• XL Matsyasana – Fish posture
• XLI Uttana Padasana- Extended leg posture
• XLII Sirsasana – Headstand
• XLIII Yoga mudra- Sealed yoga posture
• XLIV Padmasana – Lotus
• XLV Uttpluthi – uprooting
• XLVI Savasana – Corpse posture

Hatha Yoga Course Syllabus-

• Alignment, Assist and Adjustment
• Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
• Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
• 1.Bharadvajasana
• 2.Lolasana – swinging pose
• 3.Kukkutasana – rooster pose
• 4.Sarpasana – snake pose
• 5.Shalabhasana – locust pose
• 6.Dhanurasana – bow pose
• 7.Paschimottanasana – seated forward bend
• 8.Janu sirshasana – head to knee pose
• 9.Parivirta janu sirshasana – revolving head to knee pose
• 10.Sarvangasana – shoulder stand
• 11.Padam sarvangasana – shoulder stand lotus pose
• 12.Sirshasana- Headstand
• 13.Natarajasana – lord shiva’s pose
• 14.Utthita hasta padangusthasana
• 15.Naukasana –Boat pose
• 16.Vatayanasana – horse face pose
• 17.Mayurasana – peacock pose
• 18.Koormasana – tortoise pose
• 19.Chakrasana –wheel pose
• 20.Hanumanasana – monkey pose
• 21.Agnistambhasana- fire log pose
• 22.Brahmacharyasana –celibate’s pose
• 23.Astavakrasana – eight-twists pose
• 24.Ek pada sirasana – one foot to head pose
• 25.Chaturanga Dandasana
• 26.Pincha Mayurasana-Feathered Peacock Pose
• 27.Eka Pada Koundinyasana- sage koundinyasana
• 28.Handstand – Adho Mukha Vrksasana
• 29.Ardha Pincha Mayurasana- dolphin pose
• 30.Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana- dolphin plank pose
• 31.Bakasana –crow pose
• 32.Ek pada bakasana – one leg crow
• 33.Utthan Pristhasana- lizard pose
• 34.Pashasana-Noose Pose
• 35.Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana- sundial or compass pose
• 36.Titibasana-fire fly pose
• 37.Parshva bakasana – side crow

3. Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

• 1- Introduction of Paranayama
• 2- The pranic body
• a- Annamaya kosha
• b- Manomaya kosha
• c- Pranamaya Kosha
• d- Vijnanamaya Kosha
• e- Anandamaya Kosha
• 3- Natural Breathing
• 4- Abdominal Breathing
• 5- Thoracic Breathing
• 6- Clavicular Breathing
• 7- Yogic breathing
• 8- Nadi shodhana Pranayama & It techniques
• 9- Sheetali Pranayama & It techniques
• 10- Sheetkari pranayama
• 11- Bhramari pranayama
• 12- Ujjayi pranayama
• 13- Bhastika Pranayama
• 14- Kapalbhati Pranayama
• 15- Moorchha Pranayama
• 16- Surya Bheda Pranayama
• 17- Chandra bhedana pranayama
• 18- Swana pranayama

4. Mudra (Yoga Gestures)

The practice of Mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures effects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.

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

5. 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.

• Introduction to bandha
• Jalandhara bandha
• Moola bandha
• Uddiyana bandha
• Maha bandha

6. Meditation (Dhyana)

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

• Introduction to MeditationMeditation,
• Why?Meditation
• Meditation & Brain waves
• Meditation and its effect on Stress Management
• Obstacles in Meditation
• Role of concentration in Meditation and 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

7. 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

8. 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.

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

9. 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 is needed.

• Digestive system
• Respiratory System
• Circulatory System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Organs Bodily systems

Detailed Study:

• Effects of Pranayama in Respiratory System
• Effects of Yoga practice and Nauli in Digestive system
• Muscular and Skeletal system with advance 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 asana class

10. 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.

Patanjali yoga sutras-

• 1- CHAPTER 1- Samadhi pada
• 2- CHAPTER 2- Sadhana Pada

11. Yoga Therapy

Incorporating therapeutic yoga practices helps to address various physical, mental and emotional disorders. Students will learn techniques for combatting these issues through yoga.

• 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
• Pranayam and its effects
• Eyes diseases
• Heart diseases
• Heart opening Session
• Video session on Awakening of Kundilini.

12. Teaching Practice (Adhyapanam)

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

• Demonstration
• Alignment
• Instructions

13. 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

What does the course fees include ?

• 1- One Month Shared Accommodation
• 2- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals, detox juice and tea
• 3- Weekend excursions
• 4- yoga material
• 5- One the himalayas sightseeing trip
• 6- A free ayurvedic massage.
• 7- Free taxi-pickup from (DED) dehradun airport.
• 8- Every saturday kirtan night.

What is not included in the course fees ?

• 1- Private accommodation- 300 USD additional
• 2- Air-conditioner- 100 USD Extra

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Daily Schedule-

5:00 a.m. - Morning bell

6:00 to 7:30 a.m. - Hatha Yoga

7:45 to 9:00 a.m. - Pranayama

9:15 to 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast

11:00 to 12:00 a.m. - Yoga anatomy

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - Yoga Philosophy

1:30 to 2:30 p.m - Lunch

3:00 to 4:00 p.m - Yoga therapy

4:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Alignment, adjustment & methodology

5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Ashtanga vinyasa flow yoga

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Meditation

7:45 p.m. - Dinner

9:00 p.m - Lights Off

Every Sunday, you will enjoy excursions to many tourist destinations in and around Rishikesh. The activities 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.

This teacher training course will be held near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, India. Rishikesh is a very safe place for tourists and locals alike. Communication to foreigners and things is 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
• Post - 5 minutes

During the training course, you will be served 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 percent vegetarian but not vegan. If you want vegan food, you need to inform the chef about it well in advance. There will be three vegetarian meals per day and a cup of chai during your tea breaks for the duration of the course.

The meals are unlimited. Generally, you will get a plate of food with all of the various vegetarian Indian dishes appropriate for breakfasts, lunches, or dinners according to a yogic diet. You always make a surplus of food for yourself, which is usually placed on the dinner tables for you to grab from if you want more of a particular dish. You can also always feel free to talk to the kitchen staff if you would like your meals prepared a certain way or if you would like extra food.

• Enjoy healing therapies
• Practice satsang
• Watch movies at nights with free popcorn

One ayurvedic massage is included in the price. 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.

• 1 Ayurvedic massage
• 1 the Himalayas sightseeing trip
• 29 nights accommodation
• Daily Astanga and Vinyasa yoga practices
• Daily Hatha and Nidra yoga lessons
• Daily nutritious vegetarian meals, detox juice, and tea
• Daily pranayama, meditation, therapy sessions
• Teaching methodology
• Weekend excursions
• Yoga material such as books, yoga t-shirt, body cleansing kit, etc.
• Yoga philosophy
• Yogic cleansing

• Airfare to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
• Transfer to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (150 USD)

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request at an additional cost of 150 USD.

Arrival by train

Another good option is to travel by train. From the airport, you go to New Delhi train station by car, then by train to Haridwar and from Haridwar to Rishikesh by car.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.