28 Day 200-Hour Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training India
The 200-hour yoga teacher training is based on Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar yoga. Yoga Village Rishikesh offers both beginner and advanced-level yoga students. The yoga teacher training courses provide deep knowledge to the students of yogic science. The yoga students come to Rishikesh from various countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Russia, France, Spain, Germany, Brazil, and many other countries.
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Highlights
- Asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Topics include yoga philosophy, anatomy, and physiology
- Learn teaching methodology and teaching practice
- Wonderful Himalayan and Rishikesh sightseeing
- Daily vegetarian meals and herbal tea
- Certificate of completion
- 27 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 80 per person)
Accommodation
Program
Thousands of students came every year from all over the world to Rishikesh to know and improve the level of physical, mental, as well as spirituals aspects. Yoga Village Rishikesh welcomes all of you who are the beginner or advanced in your practice of yoga for the teacher training course at Rishikesh. You can transform yourself by joining this four-week program. Those who have experienced the true meaning of yoga will be well informed through this deep, right, and positive method to teach yoga.
This course is created for individuals who have the ambition of becoming yoga teachers but it is also best for anyone who wishes to further expand the yoga practice. These yoga programs create calmness, contemplation, and positivity in the mind. The well-experienced teachers will provide the guidance for this course. When you go back, you will bring the knowledge, experience, and confidence of such a level that you can face any problems in your life as a yogi or as a human being.
200-hour yoga teacher training course overview
Recitation of mantra chanting
The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate the vibrations within the body and the mind which is very helpful to connect yourself with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy. The mantras are:
- Ganesh mantra
- Guru mantra (prayer to guru)
- Shakti mantra
- Adiyogi Shiva mantra
- Shanti mantra
- Annapurna Stotram (mealtime prayer)
- Mangalacharan mantra
- Mahamrityunjaya mantra
- Gayatri mantra
Yoga postures (asana)
Asanas are very helpful in proper guidance to increase strength, flexibility, and balance in the body. With the help of asanas, you can make your joints strong, muscles flexible and toned, as well as can gain a lot of health benefits.
Hatha yoga
- Surya Namaskar (classical sun salutation) and Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation)
- Alignment, assist adjustment, and modification for the following Asanas
- Warrior I - virabhadrasana I
- Warrior II - virabhadrasana II
- Extended triangle - utthita trikonasana
- Wide-angle forward bend - prasarita padottanasana
- Garland - malasana
- Seated wide-angle forward bend - upavisthakonasana
- Bound angle - baddha konasana
- Monkey pose - Hanumanasana
- King Pigeon - rajakapotasana
- Cobra - bhujangasana
- Upward facing dog - udhrvamukha shvanasana
- Fish pose - matsyasana
- Bridge - setubandhasana
- Camel - ustrasana
- Dancer's pose - natarajasana
- Chair pose - utkatasana
- Tree - vrikshasana
- Eagle - garudasana
- Warrior III - virabhadrasana III
- Extended hand to big toe - utthita hasta padangusthasana
- Revolved triangle - parivrtta trikonasana
- Standing forward fold - uttanasana
- Seated forward fold - paschimottanasana
- Head to knee pose - janu sirsasana
- Half lord of the fishes - ardha matsyendrasana
- Cow faced - gomukhasana
- Boat - navasana
- Supta virasana - reclining hero
- Supported shoulderstand - salamba sarvangasana
- Plough - halasana
- Downward facing dog - adho mukha svanasana
- Four-limbed staff - chaturanga dandasana
- Supported headstand - salamba sirsasana
Ashtanga yoga
Coverage: alignment, assist, adjustment, and modification with Surya Namaskar A and Surya Namaskar B. The full primary series are:
- Padangusthasana
- Padahasthasana
- Utthita trikonasana
- Parivritta trikonasana
- Utthita parsvakonasana
- Parivrtta parsvakonasana
- Prasarita padottanasana
- Parsvottanasana
- Utthita hasta padangusthasana
- Ardha baddha padma uttanasana
- Utkatasana
- Virabhadrasana I
- Virabhadrasana II
- Dandasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Purvottasana
- Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana
- Trianga mukhaikapada paschimottanasana
- Janu sirsasana
- Marichyasana
- Paripurna navasana
- Adho mukha vrksasana
- Bhujapidasana
- Kurmasana
- Supta kurmasana
- Garbha pindasana
- Kukkutasana
- Baddha konasana
- Upavishtakonasana
- Suptakonasana
- Supta padangusthasana
- Ubhaya padangusthasana
- Urdhva mukha paschimottanasana
- Setubandhasana
- Urdhva dhanurasana
- Salamba sarvangasana
- Savasana
- Salamba sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
- Halasana
- Karnapidasana
- Urdhva padmasana
- Pindasana in sarvangasana
- Matsyasana
- Uttanapadasana
- Sirsasana
- Balasana
- Baddha padmasana
- Yoga mudrasana
- Tolasana
- Savasana
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 lung capacity, improves the respiratory system, and purifies the body and mind.
- Week 1: Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama, general guidelines for different types of breathing, yogic breathing, kapalbhati, ujjayi, and bhastrika
- Week 2: Nadi - shodhana, bhramari, surya - bhedi and chandra - bhedi, sheetali, and sheetkari
- Week 3: Mudras (yoga gestures). Mudras hand and head gestures is an ancient method of yoga to open the blockage in the nadis (life energy flow channels) and to bring the five elements in equilibrium condition. Mudras have the ability to change spiritual and mental characteristics. You will learn jnana mudra, shunya mudra, apan mudra, pran mudra, vayu mudra, varun mudra, prithvi mudra, surya mudra, linga mudra, chinmaya mudra, adi mudra, bhairav mudra, and brahmi mudra. Yoga bandhas (energy lock). The aim of bandhas is to lock the energy (prana) of the particular areas and use that energy for spiritual awakening during yoga practice. It also strengthens the entire body with a lot of benefits. Preparation: mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, jalandhar bandha, and maha bandha.
- Week 4: Teaching and doubts
Meditation (dhyana)
Meditation is a state of mind which brings physical, mental, and spiritual calmness and give control over the mind with the purpose of reaching samadhi (self-realization).
- Meditation with breathing awareness
- Om chanting / mantra chanting meditation
- Trataka
- Dynamic meditation
- Kirtan (devotional songs)
- Expansion of mental consciousness
- Tips for concertation
- Silence practice
Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)
Yoga Nidra is a deep sleep that brings relaxation to the mind with awakened consciousness.
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Full body relaxation
Six yogic cleansing techniques (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.
- Jal-neti (nasal cleansing water)
- Rubber-neti (Sutra Neti)
- Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs
- Trataka with music (concentration practice)
Anatomy and physiology (sharir vijnan)
It is the right knowledge of the physical body that will help to prevent any injury during the asanas practice. It gives information about how the different system works in your body. The overview:
- Week 1: Introduction to the skeletal system, joints, and range of motion
- Week 2: Muscular system postural imbalances, physiology of asana, standing, back bend, forward bend, twist, inversions, savasana, and organ system.
- Week 3: Body formation according to modern science and nervous system, yoga benefits for excretion system, yoga benefits for the endocrine system, stress, and homeostasis.
- Week 4: Yoga benefits for respiration system, yoga benefits on the human muscular system, the physiology of pranayama, and the physiology of meditation.
Yoga philosophy (yoga-darsana)
Yoga philosophy is the major part of yoga. It gives the whole knowledge about the different paths of yoga with the time periods and gives the guidance to follow the path.
- Week 1: Introduction to yoga and its evolution, the definition of yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, and different paths of yoga (three days).
- Week 2: Yama, niyama (four days) asanas, pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, dhyan, samadhi (two days)
- 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, satva, rajas, and tamas (Triguna)
- Week 4: Introduction to chakras and their functions, three doshas, introduction and benefits of pranayamas, introduction, and benefits of mudra, bandhas, the effect of the asanas on the physical body, and effects of pranayama on pranamaya kosha.
Teaching practice (adhyapanam)
Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of the cliques and teachers.
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instructions
Teaching methodology
A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Yoga Village Rishikesh, the students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience.
- How to structure a yoga asana class
- How to teach with the breath
- Teaching yoga asana compared to physical exercises
- Verbal cues
- Modifications and safety guidelines for each asana
- Assisting inversions
Assessments are based on:
- Assignments
- Oral test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
In this section of the Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Teachers Training Course, you will be given practical instruction on yoga asanas, shatkarma, pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, Yoga Nidra, Guidance for Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Anatomy & Physiology, Teaching Methodology, etc.
Daily schedule (Monday to Saturday, Sunday is off)
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 - 06:45 Herbal tea
- 06:45 - 07:00 Jal 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 and physiology
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga yoga
- 17:30 - 18:30 Meditation, Yoga Nidra
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
There is a walk for students to explore the sights of Rishikesh on Saturday morning before breakfast, concluding by 9:15 am. All classes are compulsory; however, in case of an emergency, a student may take leave with the respective teacher’s permission prior to the class.
Instructors
Swami Rudrakshdev
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.
Govind Kumar
He has been practicing yoga since his childhood. He is a very dedicated & hard worker with his goal to find excellency in yoga. He completed a 200-hour yoga TTC From Rishikesh Yogapeeth. Also, he is post graduate in yoga.
Sanjay Negi
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
Shubham is a young man. He is a perfect yoga teacher in Hatha and Astanga Vinyasa Flow.
Retreat location
Rishikesh is a well-known 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.
Maharishi Patanjali had a deep practice of yoga, the grammar of Sanskrit language as well as research on herbal medicines in the forest of Rishikesh nearly 2600 years ago. At that time, he was the first man in the world who had written a book, especially on yoga, and that was "Yoga Sutra". He also wrote another book "Ayurveda and Vyakaran". It’s a very interesting thing that after 2600 years, of knowing about the benefits of yoga on humankind, the world is accepting the Patanjali Yoga Sutras as a strong tool of yoga practice and following it.
Nowadays, Rishikesh is famous for yoga schools, yoga ashrams, and studios as well as for 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 from New Delhi International Airport and 19 kilometers from Dehradun Airport.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Alcohol is strictly prohibited in the center. If you are having a fast any day, you have to inform the kitchen manager for avoiding food waste.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
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
- Himalayas sightseeing trip
- Weekend excursions
- Certificate upon completion
- Yoga material (books, yoga mat, etc.)
- 18% tax
- 27 nights’ accommodation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals and teas
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
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) or Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Airport transfer is available at an extra cost.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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