25 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Intensive Yoga Teacher Training in India
Choosing this course of 200-hour multi-style (Hatha/ Ashtanga/ Vinyasa flow) yoga teacher training in Rishikesh to unite with the self as well as a profession is quite interesting and lucrative! 200-hour multi-style (Hatha/ Ashtanga/ Vinyasa flow) Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh at Yash Yoga is a single program that provides two benefits, the immense knowledge of yoga and the other, a chance to become an RYT Registered yoga teacher with one purpose: to share this immortal wisdom with all beings so that they can also attain absolute freedom in this life. This pervasive program will train you in almost every aspect of yoga and prepare you to become an independent yoga teacher.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 8 hours of classes a day
- Multi-style Asanas
- Study materials
- Free pick up from Dehradun airport
- Weekly excursion
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 3 daily nutritious vegetarian meals
- 24 nights of accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Valet
- Wireless internet
Stay at Yash Yoga School and experience India in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere with other spiritually like-minded individuals. The school 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 breathtaking sights of the green mountains visible from the yoga halls, bedrooms, and balcony.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
A 200-hour yoga teacher training course can help you in many ways, including:
- Deepen your understanding of yoga
- Develop your teaching skills
- Gain confidence
- Meet other yogis
- Experience a new culture
Here are some additional benefits of completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training course:
- You will have a better understanding of your own body and how to care for it.
- You will learn how to manage stress and anxiety.
- You will develop a more positive attitude and outlook on life.
- You will become more mindful and present in the moment.
- You will make new friends and connections with people who share your passion for yoga.
If you are looking for a way to improve your health, well-being, and overall quality of life, a 200-hour yoga teacher training course is a great option. It is an investment in yourself that will pay off for years to come.
Course Syllabus
Ashtanga Yoga Postures
In 200 hours yoga TTC Yash Yoga School teaches the students the basics of Ashtanga yoga and guide them through the complete 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 - introduction to Ashtanga yoga followed by Sun salutation A and 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.
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
Hatha Yoga/ Vinyasa Flow (Asanas)
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 (1st Semester)
- Introduction to meditation
- Guided Meditation
- Breathing Awareness Meditation
- Om / Mantra Meditation
- Trataka
- Dynamic meditation
- Tips for developing concentration Silence Practice
- Ajapa japa
- Antar mouna
Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)
- Basic Relaxation
- Tension Relaxation
- Full Body Relaxation
Anatomy and Physiology
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Organs' bodily systems
- Nadis
- Chakras
- Muscular system
- Skeletal system
- Muscle functions according to joint movements
- Breathing
- Inversions
- Svasana
Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
- Introduction to yoga
- Its philosophy and evolution
- Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali
- Definition of yoga
- 4 aspects of the mind and its functions
- Daily schedule of a yoga student
- Principles of 5 basic elements and 10 senses
- Yama, Niyama (4 days)
- Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara , Dharana , Dhyan , Samadhi (2 Days)
- Pancha – Vayus
- Panchakoshas
- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas (Triguna)
- Introduction to chakras and its functions
- Three Doshas
- 4 padas of yoga sutras
- Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
- Diet and nutrition for a yogi
- Question and answers
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 Sounds (Mantra Chanting)
- Jom 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)
Teaching Methodology
- Positive and 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
Teaching Practice
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instructions
Evaluations are based on
- Written Test
- Asana Practical Test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Sample Daily Schedule
- 05:30 Morning bell
- 06:30 - 06:45 Morning tea
- 07:00 - 07:30 Shatkarma & pranayama
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha/Vinyasa flow
- 09:15 - 09:45 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga Philosophy
- 11:00 - 12:30 Alignment - Adjustment - Methodology
- 12:45 - 13:15 Lunch
- 14:45 - 15:45 Anatomy and Physiology
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation and Mantra chanting
- 19:15 - 20:00 Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
Included excursions
Rishikesh is situated in the land of the divine and spirituality. To experience the beauty and the enthusiasm of the city of yoga, you will visit the sacred places of Rishikesh.
Instructors
Yogi Rajesh
Rajesh has been living with holy and saintly people since his childhood. He was brought up in a place where spirituality is the home atmosphere. He is an expert in Hatha, Kundalini, and Mudra yoga, and mantra chanting. Yogi is currently pursuing a Master of Science Yoga Degree from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar.
Yogi Yashpal Rautela
Yogi Yashpal was born in the very holy place of Rishikesh and is the founding director of Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. He is a gold medalist and multiple medal winner in numerous state, national, and international yoga championship events. He has been teaching for five years and is a master of the primary series of Ashtanga-style Vinyasa flow yoga. He has an excellent knowledge of Vinyasa flow style yoga. He is a registered yoga teacher (RYT) from Yoga Alliance USA. Yogi has a Master's Degree in Yoga Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar.
Yogini Deepa Ji
Deepa Ji has been living with holy and saintly people since his childhood. She is an expert in Hatha yoga and the primary series of Ashtanga style. Her extensive background experience in various yogic topics allows her to assist students on an intimate level.
Yogi Naveen Ji
Yogi Naveen Ji is an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher and holds an M.A. degree in Yoga and Naturopathy. He has been teaching Hatha and Vinyasa flow for the last 5 years now. He is a very hardworking and enthusiastic asana Instructor, he is always looking to improve himself and developing new modified and comfortable ways of asanas to help his students all the time. Through expert adjustments and a deep understanding of asana, his student’s abilities, and injuries, he is able to push his trainees to the next level in their personal practice as well as their own teaching.
Retreat location
Cradled amidst the grand Himalayan mountain range and the magnificent River Ganges, Yash Yoga School is conveniently located in the heart of Rishikesh near Laxman Jhula. An ideal destination for learning the spiritual practice of Astanga Vinyasa and meditation techniques from learned masters, Yash Yoga School invites and welcomes all citizens of the world to take this life-altering journey of finding their inner selves through yoga and meditation.
Unique features
Activities
- Art classes
- Cooking classes
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Massage
- Mountain biking
- Mountain walking
- Reiki
- Rock climbing
- Volleyball court
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Balcony
- Beach
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Honesty bar
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Baby sitting
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Cell phone rental
- Child care
- Conference room
- Convenience / grocery store
- Dry cleaning
- Free bicycle
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair salon
- In-room dining
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Library
- Local market
- Meeting room
- Mosquito net
- Newspapers
- Room cleaning
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Yogic food is a type of diet that is based on the principles of yoga. It is typically high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in processed foods, refined sugar, and animal products. Yogic food is believed to promote physical and mental health and to help balance the mind, body, and spirit.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 8 hours of classes daily
- Multi-style Asanas
- Study Materials
- 24 nights accommodation
- 3 daily vegetarian meals
- Pickup from airport
- Excursion activities
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 mineral water
- GST
What's not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Personal expenses
- Laundry bill
- Medical expense
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). A domestic flight from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) will cost around 4000 to 9000 INR. There will be a taxi waiting for you at the Jolly Grant Airport.
Arrival by bus
An overnight bus from Delhi will cost around 550 to 1050 INR to Rishikesh and will take around six to nine hours, depending on the traffic.
Arrival by taxi
A pickup taxi directly from New Delhi airport will cost 4500 to 6000 INR and will take around six to nine hours, depending on the traffic.
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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