Yoga Teacher Training India / 200 Hrs.

Rishikesh Sadan the Spiritual Retreat invites you to join Traditional Yoga Teacher Training course and avail the opportunity to rejuvenate yourself through core traditional yoga wisdom. We conduct training in small groups with highly skilled world-class teachers in Rishikesh, India. In this course, you will learn and experience traditional style of yoga, ancient yogic aphorism and many more yogic techniques described in the yoga textbook. Along with that discussion on various styles of modern & popular yoga practices. Indoor & outdoor yoga sessions, pranayama, and meditation are the part of the curriculum.

Basic Information

  • Title: 26 Days Traditional Yoga Teacher Training, Rishikesh, India
  • Spoken Language: English, Hindi
  • Difficulty Level : Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Duration in days: 26
  • Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
  • Food Types Supported: Yogic Food
  • Accommodation address: Rishikesh Sadan the Spiritual Retreat, Near LaxmanJhula Enclave, Badrinath Road, Tapovan,
  • Max Activity Group Size: 15
  • Minimum age allowed for participation: 18
  • Course Fee: 1250 US$

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Daily yoga classes except Sunday
  • Pranayama, asana, and meditation practices
  • Complimentary sightseeing trip and nature excursions
  • R.Y.T. certificate from Yoga Alliance upon completion
  • Yogic philosophy and human anatomy
  • Daily yogic vegetarian meals
  • 25 nights’ accommodation

SKILL LEVEL

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

STYLES

  • Ashtanga
  • Kundalini
  • Vinyasa
  • Power
  • Ayurveda
  • Hatha

Program Outline:

YOGIC MANTRA CHANTING PRACTICE

  • Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah Gayatri Mantra (mantra for Wisdom)
  • Sarve Bhawantu Sukhina (mantra for peace & happiness)
  • Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (mantra for righteous direction)
  • Yogena Cittasya (sloka on sage Patanjali)
  • Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (mantra for healing)
  • Om sahanavavatu (mantra for togetherness, Bhojan Mantra)
  • Hare rama, Hare Krishna (Bhakti Yoga Mantra)
  • Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevomaheshwara (mantra for Guru)

MEDITATIVE POSTURE FOR MEDITATION & PRANAYAMA:

  • Sukhasana
  • Ardha-Padmasana
  • Padmasana
  • Siddha yoni asana
  • Swastikasana
  • Bandhas& Mudras (Energy Locks and Mudras)
  • Uddiyanabandha
  • Jalandharbandha
  • Mulabandha
  • Hastha mudra (Series)
  • Shirsha mudra (Series)
  • Adhaar mudra (Series)

DHYAN (MEDITATION)

  • Watch your thought meditation
  • Guided Meditation
  • Savita Dhyan
  • Guru roop Dhyan
  • Om / mantra meditation
  • Naad Yoga Meditation
  • Mouna Sadhana

YOGA PHILOSOPHY (HIGHLIGHTS)

WEEK 1

  • Introduction to yoga, its philosophy, and evolution
  • Meaning and Definition of yoga
  • Introduction to Yoga Books
  • Various Types of Yoga and its importance
  • Autobiography of a contemporary yogis
  • Principles of the five basic elements and ten senses

WEEK 2

  • Ashtanga Yoga Philosophy (8 Limbs of Yoga according to Patanjali Yoga Sutra)
  • Yama (5 Elements)
  • Niyama (5 Elements)
  • Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana
  • Dhyan, Samadhi

WEEK 3

  • Triguna (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas)
  • Basics of Ayurveda & Tridosha
  • Yogic Anatomy: Nadi& Chakras
  • Pancha-koshas
  • Pancha-Vayus

WEEK 4

  • Yogic diet and nutrition for a yogi
  • Himalayan yogis stories
  • Doubt clear session

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

This session includes basics of Human anatomy and physiology. The module will focus on the main system of the human body like digestive system, respiratory system, muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, endocrine system and nervous system.

YOGIC CLEANSING

  • Rubber-neti
  • Jalneti
  • Kapalbhati
  • Kunjal-kriya
  • Aatmabodha-Tatvabodha Sadhna

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • Live teaching experience at other schools
  • Discussion on qualities of a teacher
  • Discussion on teaching techniques
  • Positive communication method
  • Time management
  • Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
  • Communication skills
  • Preparation for class teaching
  • Step-by-step class structure planning

STUDENT ASSESSMENTS METHODS

  • Written test
  • Oral test
  • Attendance
  • Performance
  • Behavior

Food

Yogic food will be provided during the training course. You will be served daily vegetarian meals, detox juices, and herbal teas. Rishikesh Sadan The Spiritual Retreat care about hygiene, nutrition, and quality of food.

THE FOLLOWING MEALS ARE INCLUDED:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Morning & Evening Herbal infusions

What’s included?

  • 200-hour yoga teacher training classes
  • Asana, pranayama, and meditation practice
  • Healing sessions
  • Nature walk
  • Teaching materials
  • Yoga kit
  • Yoga Alliance certification upon completion
  • 25 nights’ accommodation
  • 3 daily vegetarian meals
  • Discussion on autobiography of contemporary yogis
  • Yogic philosophy and human anatomy

What’s not included?

  • Airfares
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) transfers
  • Additional meals and activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance

Registration /Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
  • The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 45 days before the arrival date.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.