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22 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India with Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, and More
Yoga Vidya Mandiram, Bhandari Swiss Cottage, Tapovan Bypass, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Hatha and Ashtanga Focused Yoga Teacher Training in India
Give yourself the opportunities to learn and have a magical life-changing experience of yoga with this 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India. This training mainly consists of the traditional Hatha yoga, Patanjali's philosophy, and eight elements of yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga styles. After this, you can apply for becoming a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Feel the change within you and your yoga-teaching technique.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- Sankhya and yoga philosophies
- Instructions to teach and guide others
- Certification to register with Yoga Alliance
- Daily yoga asanas, relaxation, and yoga-nidra techniques
- Daily guided exercises of breathing and pranayama practices
- Healthy nutritious vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Excursion to nearby holy temples and shrines
- 21 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
22 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 25 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 17 per person)
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 17 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 85 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 85 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
The accommodation is facilitated with Wi-Fi connection and with air-conditioning available (on request only). However, please note that Yoga Vidya Mandiram School provides accommodation for a student who joins yoga classes. Any friends or relatives will not be included in the accommodation.
There are two room options available for this course: single private room and double shared room. The rooms are equipped with double beds, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi connection. All rooms are shared with the same gender. Mother and daughter, wife and husband can share their rooms. The bathrooms are equipped with hot showers and towels.
Program
Certifications
Students who complete their subsequent trainings are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview
This teacher training is a multi-style program for beginners with basic knowledge of yoga. After the completion of the course, the students will be given a certification of the completion of the 200-hour yoga training program from Yoga Vidya Mandiram School. This 200-hour yoga teacher training will be held by experienced reputed meditation guides and the team of accomplished yoga teachers.
The teachers and guides include an Ayurvedic doctor who feels privileged to share his / her knowledge and practice of ancient traditions with modern elements of medical sciences (yoga anatomy and physiology). This training program aims to provide a solid foundation in different aspects of yogic disciplines that prepare them to apply for the 300-hour yoga teacher training program.
In addition, this 200-hour yoga training program includes mantra recitation (mantra - Japa), daily joints and glands practices (granthi - vimochana - kriya), yoga postures (yoga asanas), meditative steps of doing asanas, six cleansing exercises (shat karma), science of breath (pranayama), yoga energy locks (Bandha).
It also includes yoga gestures (Mudra), meditation (Dhyana), yogic sleep (yoga Nidra), history and philosophy of yoga (yoga Darshana), yogic anatomy and physiology of human body, basic principles of Ayurveda, asana alignment practicum classes, yoga teaching practice, and teaching methodology.
Asana (Postures)
- Hatha yoga (classical postures)
- Yin yoga
- Iyengar yoga
- Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga (Primary Series - Series I)
- Meditative steps of performing the Hatha yoga: centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
- Surya namaskar (sun salutations) - dynamic surya namaskar, surya namaskar with breathe awareness, surya namaskar with mantra chanting
- Types of Hatha posture - standing poses, sitting poses, backward bending poses, forward bending poses, spinal twisting poses, fire series, inversion poses, shavasana
- Postural alignment and art of adjustment
- Counter pose
- Contraindications
Pranayama (the science of breath)
- Science of breath
- Sitting postures for pranayama practice
- How to establish diaphragmatic breathing before pranayama practice
- 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing practices
- Types of pranayama - nadi shodhana pranayama, ujjayee, kapalabhati, bhastrika, shitali, shitkari, brahmari, and anuloma viloma
Bandhas (lock)
- Jalandhara-bandha (chin lock)
- Uddiyana-bandha (abdominal lock)
- Moola-bandha (root lock)
Practice relaxation and yoga Nidra
- Relaxation in daily life
- Tension and relaxation
- Systematic relaxation
- 31 pints relaxation
- 61 points relaxation exercises
- Preparation for yoga Nidra
Meditation
- What is meditation?
- Meditation in daily life
- Sitting positions for meditation
- Two to five minutes meditations
- So-ham mediation
- Intro to sound healing
Yoga anatomy and physiology
- Introduction about anatomy and physiology
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Digestive system
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system
- Effect of yoga posture on muscles and systems
- Nadis (energy channels)
- Chakras (energy plexus)
- Pancha tatwa (five great elements)
- Panchakosha (five sheaths)
- Pancha pranas(five vital energy)
Yoga philosophy
- General introduction: six school of Indian philosophy
- Samkhya and yoga
- Intro of pattanjali yoga sutras
- Highlight of astanga yoga: yama, niyam, asana, pranayam, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
- Introduction to upanishad
- Life style and yoga ethics
Ayurveda
- Basic principle of Ayurveda
- Basic doshas
- Tri-gunas
- Balance of the mind and Ayurvedic diet
Mudras
- Jnana-mudra
- Dhyan-mudra
- Vishnu-mudra
- Hridaya-mudra
Mantra chanting
- Om mantra
- Morning mantra
- Guru mantra
- Meal mantra
- Gayatri mantra and more
- Suryanamaskar mantras - 12 names of sun
Satkriya (cleaning)
- Jala-neti
- Sutra-neti
Teaching methodology and home work
- Lesson plan
- Assignments
- Practice teaching
- Feedback
- Group discussion
- Question and answer
- Homework
Daily schedule
- 05:00 Wake Up!
- 06:15 - 06:30 Mantra chanting
- 06:30 - 07:30 Shat-kriyas and pranayama practices
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha yoga (Classical) / teaching methodology / practice teaching
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga philosophy
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga anatomy and physiology
- 12:00 - 12.30 Karma yoga
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Self-practice / self-study / occasional special sessions
- 16:00 - 16:15 Tea break
- 16:15 - 18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga / teaching methodology / practice teaching
- 18:00 - 19:00 Relaxation and meditation
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:00 Self-practice / self-study / free time
- 21:00 Go to Sleep!
The schedule is subject to change. It is advised that you arrive at the yoga school one day before the program.
Included excursions
During this yoga teacher training, you will be visiting Rishikesh city and nearby Himalayan holy shrines.
Instructors
Sandeep Pandey
Yogacharya Sandeep Pandey was born in a traditional Brahamna family and was sent to Gurukul at the age of 8. At the Gurukul, he studied the Yajurveda and mastered all the 16 Samskaras along with Yogasana, pranayama, and Shat Kriyas. He participated in many national-level yoga championships in India and won prizes. However, his quest for knowing the inner self through yoga lead him to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama where under the direct guidance of H.H. Swami Veda Bharati, he studied and practiced the deeper and subtler aspect of Raja yoga.
Subhash Petwal
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Subhash Petwal is an asana yoga instructor who is experienced teaching internationally and locally in the styles of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Hatha yoga. He has undergone his training in Mysore and Kaivalyadhama Lonavala and has been undergoing continuous practices for several extended years at Kishore Yoga Kendra Bangalore. Subhash is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga and takes great care in layout a strong foundation for his students to further their practices.
Anuradha Sharma
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Anuradha Sharma, originally from Manipur, India, was inspired by her grandmother, a devout yoga practitioner. While pursuing her bachelor's degree in History, her interest in yoga grew. Guided by her Gurus, she was initiated into the Himalayan meditation tradition at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh. Anuradha holds a one-year diploma in holistic science and a Master's in yogic scriptures from Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. A certified 500-RYT from Yoga Alliance USA, she specializes in traditional Hatha, pranayama, meditation, and Iyengar Yoga.
NIshant Tyagi Kumar
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Nishant Tyagi has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over a decade. His journey with yoga began as a means to heal from depression and has since become a lifelong passion. Through the practice of yoga and its comprehensive philosophy, Nishant achieved a balanced state of mental, emotional, and physical health, leading to profound personal transformation. Inspired by his own healing, Nishant pursued advanced studies in yoga. He holds a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from the Yoga Alliance standard and on the path of pursuing a Master's Degree in Yoga Science.
Retreat location
This yoga teacher training will be held at Yoga Vidya Mandiram Yoga School, Rishikesh, India. Nearby there is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED) which is 15 kilometers from the center. The yoga school is located in the heart of the sacred township of Rishikesh on the bank of the holy river Ganges and at the foothills of the Himalayas, the abode of yogis.
The school is in a wonderful magical place only a short walk from the main town and the bank of the river, it is the perfect location for your activities.
Distances
- Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 15 kilometers
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Surfing
- Swimming pool (indoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During this yoga training, you will be served daily three delicious and healthy vegetarian meals; breakfast, lunch and dinners. Filtered water, herbal tea, and snacks are also available. The menu is creative and balanced with proteins so you feel full and satisfied. If you are planning to have fast in any day, please inform Yoga Vidya Mandiram for avoiding food waste.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Whole food
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Hiking
- Shopping
- River Rafting
- Visit nearby temples and shrines
What's included
- 21 nights' non-AC accommodation
- Certificate of completion
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Filtered water, herbal tea, and snacks
- Free use of yoga tools during the course
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Local sightseeing exploration
- Neti pot and sutra neti
- Quality 200-hours teacher training course that meets the standards of Yoga Alliance and corresponding certificate
- Textbooks, printed study handouts and 200-hour yoga teacher training manual
- GST (18%)
What's not included
- Airfare and other transportation expenses
- Airport transfers (available at additional cost)
- Additional meals and activities
- Personal expenses
- Laundry expenses (service available at additional cost)
- Travel Insurance
- Medical Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 17 per person
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 85 per person
Arrival by airplane:
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Another option is to book your flight directly to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED).
Arrival by bus
Buses to Rishikesh leave New Delhi from the Kashmiri Gate national bus stand approximately every hour. The bus ride takes about eight hours and costs around 450 INR for air conditioned buses and 250 INR for buses without air conditioning.
Arrival by train
The best option is to reach Haridwar train station, about 45 minutes away from Rishikesh by road on a driven taxi or the so called tuktuks. From Delhi, the train ride takes approximately eight hours, depending on the train. Haridwar is serviced by many trains from and to Delhi, Varanasi, Rajasthan, Amritsar, and many others.
Arrival by taxi
Taxis are always available anywhere in India. The drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Rishikesh will take around six hours depending on traffic conditions.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 17 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 85 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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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Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 15%. You must pay the deposit before 2025-Dec-31 to qualify for this discount.
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