7 Day 50-Hour Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Intensive Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in India
Give yourself the opportunities to learn and have a magical life-changing experience of yoga, with this 50-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India. This training mainly consists of the traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga styles. After this, you will be ready for the 200-hour yoga teacher training program. Feel the change within you and your yoga-teaching technique.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily intensive yoga practice
- Learning to teach and guide others
- Learning techniques to advance asanas
- Certification of completion
- Excursion to Kunjapuri temple
- Three daily vegetarian meals
- 6 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 17 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 85 per person)
Accommodation
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
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 50-hour yoga training program from Yoga Vidya Mandiram School.
This 50-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 you to apply for the 200-hour yoga teacher training program.
In addition, this 50-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), meditation (Dhyana), yogic sleep (yoga Nidra), history and philosophy of yoga (yoga Darshana), yogic anatomy and physiology of human body, and basic principles of Ayurveda.
Course curriculum
Hatha Yoga (classical postures)
- Meditative steps of performing the hatha yoga; centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
- Introduction to Ashtanga vinyasa flow - series 1
- Surya namaskar (sun salutations) - dynamic surya namaskar, surya namaskar with breathe awareness, surya namaskar with mantra chanting -Pranayama (the science of breath)
- Science of breath
- Sitting postures for pranayama practice
- How to establish diaphragmatic breathing before pranayama practice
- Types of pranayama - nadi shodhana pranayama, kapalabhati, bhastrika, brahmari, and anuloma viloma
Practice relaxation and yoga Nidra
- Relaxation in daily life
- Tension and relaxation
- Systematic relaxation
Meditation
- What is meditation?
- Meditation in daily life
- Sitting positions for meditation
- 2-5 minutes meditations
- So-ham meditation
Anatomy and physiology
- Introduction about anatomy and physiology
- Effect of yoga posture on muscles and systems
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
Yoga philosophy
- General introduction: six school of Indian philosophy
- Samkhya and yoga
- Intro of pattanjali yoga sutras
- Life style and yoga ethics
Ayurveda
- Basic principle of Ayurveda
- Basic doshas
Mantra chanting
- Om mantra
- Morning mantra
- Guru mantra
- Meal mantra
- Gayatri mantra and more
- Suryanamaskar mantras - 12 names of sun
Satkriya (cleaning)
- Jala-neti
Typical daily schedule
- 06:15 - 06:30 Mantra chanting
- 06:30 - 07:30 Shat Kriya and pranayama practices
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha yoga session
- 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 (Seva)
- 12.30 - 14.30 Lunch
- 14.30 - 16.00 Self-study / self-practice
- 16:00 - 16.15 Tea break
- 16:15 - 18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga session
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation and relaxation
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:00 Self-study
Schedule is subject to slight changes without prior notice.
Please note that on the first day, the course will start with an opening fire ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Yoga Vidya Mandiram advise that you arrive at least 1-2 hours early to settle into your room and take your time before the course starts. However, if your journey will be a long one, you may plan to arrive a day early to give yourself time to recover from your journey.
Included excursions
You will have the opportunity to explore the surroundings and visit the nearby 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.
Sukhmit Singh
Sadhak Sukhmit ji has been a disciple of His Holiness Swami Veda Bharati for since 2006 and have since practiced his sadhana on a daily basis until today. However, before he became Swami Veda ji’s disciple, he was already familiar with spiritual practices. He met Swami Veda Bharati ji and became initiated into the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga and Meditation. He spent years as a sadhaka studying the yoga practices, mainly meditation, and yoga texts including Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Vedant Darshan, and serving the ashram through teaching and ashram duties as his sadhana.
Anuradha Sharma
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
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. Nishant's teaching approach is deeply rooted in his personal experiences and professional training. He excels in yoga asana, with a particular focus on alignment and adjustments.
Supriya Karikatti
Yogini Supriya Karikatti Ji brings in the knowledge of holistic yoga from the generational background, 6 years of experience in the industry and from her MA degree in Yoga Science. She is deeply rooted with the rich yogic spiritual culture practicing and guiding students from across the world to connect with oneself through Pranayama, Meditation and sound healing techniques. With her experience, she will guide you to release, relax and restore your energy to be in your absolute self and will assist the students in their teaching skills.
Divyansh Baduwal
Divyansh Baduwal, born and raised in Rishikesh, comes from a family of yoga teachers. Divyansh holds a qualification in Hatha Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He is a certified personal trainer from the K11 Institute of Fitness Sciences and a certified nutritionist from Excel Nutrition Uni. Deeply influenced by Hatha Yoga and human anatomy, Divyansh is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of Yoga Anatomy and Physiology instructor with the world, striving to simplify complex subjects so his students can realize the true potential of their bodies.
Retreat location
This yoga teacher training will be held at Yoga Vidya Mandiram Yoga School, Rishikesh, India. 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, and it is the perfect location for your activities.
Distances
- Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 15 kilometers
Unique features
Activities
- Boating
- Hiking
- Mountain walking
- Shopping
General
- Dining area
- River
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During this yoga training, you will be served three daily 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
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
- Shopping
- Surfing
- Visit nearby temples and shrines
What's included
- 6 nights' accommodation
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Filtered water, herbal tea, and snacks
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Free use of yoga tools during the course
- Local sightseeing exploration
- Neti pot and sutra neti
- 50-hours teacher training course certificate
- Textbooks printed study handouts and 50-hours yoga teacher training manual
- GST (18%)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional meals and activities
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 17 per person
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), from where you can take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dheradun (DED). 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.
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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