“Find joy in practice and expand your knowledge”
14 Day 100-Hour Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Village Rishikesh C/o- Gayatri Kunj, Near-Hotel Moksha, Village-Jonk, Swargashram, Near- RamJhula, Rishikesh 249304
Motivating Yoga Teacher Training India
This course is suitable for those students who want to complete a 200-hour course in two parts. The main objective of 100-hour yoga teacher training is to create the consciousness of yoga and help you to find joy in your practice at a swiftness that is convenient for you. The main motive of this program is to induce self-inspiration, self-discipline, self-transformation, and self-understanding. Prepare yourself for an experience of yoga which you have never had before.
Meet the instructors
Swami, Sanjay, & Shubham
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes and yoga philosophy course
- 100-hours yoga teacher training
- Certificate of completion
- Asana, pranayama, and mudra practices
- Himalayas and Rishikesh sightseeing trips
- 1 Ayurvedic full-body massage
- 13 nights' lodging
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
14 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 80 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 80 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Meeting room
You will be accommodated at Yoga Village Rishikesh. Please note that any friends or relatives of you will not be included in the accommodation, pets are not allowed in the yoga campus, and cell phones, gadgets, drinks, and food are strictly prohibited in the yoga hall.
Program
Yoga Village Rishikesh, a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance USA offers 100-hour traditional Hatha in Iyengar style and Ashtanga yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India. This 100-hour yoga program is structured for those exploring short-term courses and is offered in two parts. The first part allows the student to study the first two weeks of the four-week, 200-hour teacher training course.
Students are free to choose to complete the remaining 100 hours at Yoga Village Rishikesh's yoga school or in your home environment, by following Yoga Village Rishikesh's online teacher training program. The 200 hours must be completed within two years.
Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students will receive a certificate affiliated with Yoga Village Rishikesh. Registration with Yoga Village Rishikesh meets the identified standard set by the organization.
If you are searching for a place where you can expand your knowledge about yoga, get professional guidance, a strong foundation, and be in a love-filled environment and if you want to know various yoga techniques and your peace of mind, then you are in the right place. Welcome Yoga Village Rishikesh as a divine home.
The aim of Yoga Village Rishikesh's program is to create more awareness and understanding of the yoga lifestyle in the environment of the magical Rishikesh with its powerful vibration of wisdom and ancient knowledge of the Himalayan yogis. You can attend the rest 100-hour yoga teacher training course in the yoga school with your physical presence or you can send the assignment of these given topics of part two online to complete this course. Then, the school provides you with a 200-hour yoga teacher training course certification.
Course overview
Yoga philosophy (yoga darshana)
Yoga philosophy is the major part of yoga. It gives the whole knowledge about the different paths of the yoga, and their development in different time era and gives the guidance to follow these paths.
Yoga philosophy course (part 1) 100-hour yoga teacher training course
Week 1
- Introduction to yoga and its evolution
- Definition of yoga
- Patanjali yoga sutras
- Different paths of the yoga (3 days)
Week 2
- Yama, Niyama (4 days)
- Asanas, pranayama and Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, samadhi (2 days)
Yoga philosophy course (part 2) 100-hour yoga teacher training course
Week 3
- Four aspects of mind and its functions
- Daily schedule of a yogi
- Principles of five basic elements and ten senses
- Pancha (Vayus Panchakoshas)
- Sattva, rajas, and tamas (Triguna)
Week 4
- Introduction to chakras and its functions
- Introduction and benefits of pranayamas
- Introduction and benefits of mudra, bandhas
- Effect of the asanas on physical body
- Effects of pranayama on pranamaya kosha
Human anatomy-physiology related to yoga course (part 1) - (Sharir Vijnan)
- Introduction
- Skeletal system
- Joints and range of motion
- Muscular system
- Postural imbalances
- Physiology of asana
- Standing
- Back bend
- Forward bend
- Twist
- Inversion
Human anatomy-physiology related to yoga course (part 2) - (Sharir Vijnan)
- Introduction
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Physiology of pranayama
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Stress and homeostasis
- Physiology of meditation
- Written assignment
- Lesson planning, practical assessment, and written assignment
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.
- Ganesha mantra
- Guru mantra
- Patanjali Stuti
- Shakti mantra
- Gayatri mantra
- Lord Shiva mantra
- Mangalacharan mantra
- Shanti mantra
Yoga postures (asana)
Asanas are very helpful in a proper guidance to increase strength, flexibility, and balance in the body. By the help of asanas, you can make your joints strong, muscles flexible and toned, as well as gain a lot of health benefits.
Hatha yoga
Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) and Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation).
Dynamic postures
- Pawanmuktasana series
- Marjari asana
- Vyaghrasana
Standing postures
- Tadasana
- Utkatasana
- Padhastasana
- Trikonasana
- Veerbhadrasana I
- Veerbhadrasana II
Inverted postures
- Chaturpadasana
- Sarvangasana
Twisting postures
- Ardh matsyendra asana
- Bhadrasana
Back bend postures
- Bhujangasana
- Shalabhasana
- Dhanurasana
- Matsyasana
Forward bend postures
- Paschimotanasana
- Janusirasana
Balancing postures
- Vrkshasana
- Garudasana
Relaxation postures
- Shashankasana
- Makarasana
- Savasana
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
Asanas for beginners
- Padangusthasana (big toe pose)
- Padahasthasana (hands under feet)
- Utthita trikonasana (triangle pose)
- Utthita parsvakonasana (extended side angle pose)
- Parivritta parsvakonasana (revolved side angle pose)
- Parsvottanasana (side intense stretch)
- Utthita hasta padangusthasana (extended hand to big toe)
- Ardha baddha padma uttanasana (half bound lotus intense stretch)
- Utkatasana (chair pose)
- Virabhadrasana I (warrior I)
- Virabhadrasana II (warrior II)
- Dandasana (staff pose)
- Paschimottanasana (west intense stretch)
- Purvottasana (east intense stretch)
- Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana (half bound lotus west intense stretch)
- Trianga mukaikapada paschimottanasana (one leg folded back, forward fold)
- Janu sirsasana (head to knee pose)
- Marichyasana
Pranayama (breathing practices)
Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique which is very effective for the meditation as well as to awaken the life force. By the help of pranayama, you can increase your lungs capacity, improves the respiratory system, and purifies the body and mind.
Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama, general guidelines for different types of breathing, yogic breathing.
Week 1
- Kapalbhati
- Ujjayi
- Bhastrika
Week 2
- Nadi (shodhana)
- Bhramari
- Surya - Bhedi and Chandra - Bhedi
- Sheetali and sheetkari
Mudras (yoga gestures)
Mudras hand and head gestures are an ancient method of yoga to open the blockage in the nadis (life energy flow channels) and to bring the five elements in an equilibrium condition. Mudras have the ability to change spiritual and mental characteristics.
- Jnana mudra
- Sunya mudra
- Apan mudra
- Pran mudra
- Vayu mudra
- Varun mudra
- Prathvi mudra
- Surya mudra
- Lingam mudra
- Chinmaya mudra
- Adi mudra
- Bhairav mudra
- Bhairavi mudra
- Brahmi mudra
Meditation (Dhyana)
Meditation is a state of mind which brings a physical, mental, and spiritual calmness that gives control over the mind with the purpose of reaching samadhi (self-realization).
- Jnana mudra
- Meditation with breath awareness
- Mantra chanting meditation
- Om chanting (pranava dhyana)
- Trataka
- Dynamic meditation
- Kirtan (devotional songs)
- Expansion of mental consciousness
- Tips for concertation
- Silence practice
Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)
A deep knowledge experience of relaxation occurs when a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of yoga Nidra. This is called "Turiya", a sensation of pure blissful state.
- Visualization
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Full body relaxation
Yoga cleansing (Shatkarma)
Yogic cleansing techniques are very effective to purify the body physically and mentally. It also harmonizes the pranas in the nadis. It balances the three doshas in the body.
- Rubber-neti (cleansing nostrils with a rubber cathedral)
- Rubber-neti complete with jala neti
- Trataka with music (concentration practice)
- Kapalbhati (cleansing the lungs)
Schedule (Monday to Saturday, Sunday Off)
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 - 06:45 Herbal tea
- 06:45 - 07:00 Jala neti (nasal cleansing)
- 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga
- 08:30 - 09:15 Pranayama
- 09:15 - 10:15 Breakfast
- 10:15 - 11:15 Yoga philosophy
- 11:15 - 12:30 Yoga anatomy / yoga practicum
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 16:30 Rest and self-study
- 16:30 - 18:00 Ashtanga yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation, yoga Nidra
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
Yoga Village Rishikesh has a walk for the students to the sightseeing of the Rishikesh on Saturday morning except the morning classes up to 09:15. All the classes are compulsory. Only in case of an emergency one can take leave with respective teacher permission prior to the class.
General rules and regulation for the students
- Silence should be maintained between 22:00 until morning.
- Respectful behavior is mandatory at all times on and off the premises.
- Once the class starts, students will not be allowed in the hall.
- During asana practice, leave all jewelry, books, extra clothing, book bags, and purses in your room.
- Before departure, deposit your books or any goods which you borrowed.
- Students have to be present in all scheduled program of the yoga school.
- Please pay your course fee, taxi, etc. before the ceremony.
- Check the notice board regularly for the schedules and updates.
- Students are not allowed to bring the utensils of the dining area to their rooms.
- Please deposit two passport-size photos for the registration and certification to the reception or the office.
Do not feel insecure, you are so important for Yoga Village Rishikesh. Yoga Village Rishikesh will provide a secure environment like a family inside the campus and also give the guidelines for outdoors. Because Yoga Village Rishikesh believes that ‘guest is equivalent to God’.
Included excursions
- Himalayas sightseeing trip
- Visit to Mother Kunjapuri Temple
- Visit to water fall
Instructors
Swami Rudrakshdev
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Yogi and Swami Rudrakshdev is the founder of Yoga Village Rishikesh. He is an expert yogi of asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, meditation, Kundalini Tantra, 'Opening and Balancing Of Chakras', 'Yoga Anatomy and physiology' and Yoga Philosophy.
Sanjay Negi
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Sanjay is a smart yoga teacher. He is so polite in nature. He makes the yoga classes interested & attracted. No one want to left the classes of him during the yoga courses. He have an unique skill in yoga definitely.
Shubham Bhandari
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Shubham is a young man. He is a perfect yoga teacher in Hatha and Astanga Vinyasa Flow.
Retreat location
Rishikesh is a well-known and famous place for yoga and meditation in India. Rishikesh is believed as the yoga capital of the world. Since ancient times, so many yogis, sages, and seers have practiced yoga and meditation here, in the forest of the Himalayas and on the bank of the holy river Ganga.
Mahirishi Patanjali had a deep practice of yoga as well as researched herbal medicines in the forest of Rishikesh 2,600 years ago. At that time, he was the first man in the world who have written a book, especially on yoga. It was 'Yoga Sutra', as well as written another book, 'Ayurveda’. It is a very interesting thing that after 2,600 years, the whole world has accepted the Patanjali yoga sutras after learning about the benefits of yoga on humankind.
Nowadays, Rishikesh is famous for yoga schools, studios, as well as tourism. So many people come here from around the world throughout the year for yoga and meditation, Ganga River rafting, camping, trekking, bungee jumping, rock climbing, and jungle safari in the Rajaji National Park. Rishikesh is 244 kilometers away from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and 21 kilometers away from Dehradun Airport (DED).
Nearby place
- Dehradun Airport (DED), 21 kilometers
Unique features
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Meeting room
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Non-vegetarian food, smoking, and drinking alcohol are not allowed on the premises of Yoga Village Rishikesh. If you are having a fast any day, you have to inform the kitchen manager to avoid food waste.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
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)
- Bungee jumping
- Camping
- Ganga river rafting
- Jungle safari in the Rajaji National Park
- Rock climbing
- Trekking
What's included
- Daily yoga classes
- Certificate of completion
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
- 1 Himalayas sightseeing trip
- Weekend excursions
- Course materials (books, yoga mat, cleansing kit)
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and herbal tea
- 13 nights accommodation
- GST
What's not included
- Flights
- Transfers
- AC (additional cost at 50 USD)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
208 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Dehradun Airport (DED).
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 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$ 80 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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