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Yoga Teacher Training · Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga

200 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh, India

Omkarnanda Satya Narayan Mandir Laxman Jhulla Poudhi, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302 · Hosted by Maharishi Yoga Peeth Rishikesh

Yoga Teacher Training

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This 28-day multi-style 200hrs yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is conducted by Maharishi Yoga Peeth. The yoga teachers here have more than a decade of teaching experience, some of whom have also won awards in the field of Yoga. The centre is Yoga Alliance USA, UK and Yoga Alliance International certified.

The200hrs yoga teacher training course consists mainly of Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga and is designed to be intensive where the day starts early and yoga training and practice last long. This course is ideal for those that have been practising yoga for a while and would like to make yoga teaching their career. After the course is finished students can apply for a Yoga Alliance 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Every student gets a slightly different postural training based on their balance of Vatha, Pitha and Kapha.

At a Glance

27 Nights Accommodation
3 Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
Yoga Alliance Certification
In depth Study and analysis of asana including proper posture, variations, adaptations combined with learning how to tackle complaints and hands on practical adjustments
Learn the art of formulation with modifications in the classroom
Correct observation with respect to the angles associated with a pedestal
Learning to help practice
Learning of Command via voice accent
In depth of anatomy-i.e. physiology & psychology through Yogic Science
Pose learning with their respective Sanskrit Names

Included

27 Nights Accommodation
3 Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
Yoga Alliance Certification
In depth Study and analysis of asana including proper posture, variations, adaptations combined with learning how to tackle complaints and hands on practical adjustments
Learn the art of formulation with modifications in the classroom
Correct observation with respect to the angles associated with a pedestal
Learning to help practice
Learning of Command via voice accent
In depth of anatomy-i.e. physiology & psychology through Yogic Science
Pose learning with their respective Sanskrit Names

Not Included

Tickets and Visa
Laundry and personal expenses
Pickup and Drop from airport
Personal Expenses

More Details

The main objective of the 200 hrs yoga teacher training course is to allow students to develop a solid self-practice both spiritually and physically and to help the following modules are made:

Correct Practice
Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices
Yoga Philosophy
Yogic Lifestyle
Teaching Methodology and Practice

Curriculum includes


1.	Asana	7.	Teaching Practice
2.	Pranayama	8.	Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practice
3.	Meditation	9.	Yogic Philosophy
4.	Cleansing Processes	10.	Hatha Yoga Pradipica
5.	Bandhas	11.	Mantra Recitation
6.	Mudras

Hatha Yoga Asanas

1.	Parshvava Chakrasana – Sidebending Pose	37.	Ardhmatsyendrasan – Half Fish Lord Pose
2.	Tadasan A & B – Palm Tree Pose A & B	38.	Shirshasan – Head Stand Pose
3.	Vrikshasan – Tree Pose	39.	Ardha Chandrasan – Half Moon Pose
4.	Utkatasan – Chair Pose	40.	Majariasana – Cat and Cow Pose
5.	Trikonasan – Triangle Pose	41.	Uthitha Parsvakonasan – Extended Side Angle
6.	Padahastasan – Hands to Feet Pose	42.	Parshvaottanasana – Intense Side Stretch
7.	Garudhasan – Eagle Pose	43.	Halasana – Plow Pose
8.	Natarajasan – Shiva Dancing Pose	44.	Chakrasana – Wheel Pose
9.	Shirsha Padangushthasan – Head to Big Toe Pose	45.	Karnpidhasan – Knee to Ear
10.	Parivatrita Trikonasan – Reverse Triangle Pose	46.	Crocodile Practices (4 Variations)
11.	Uttanpadasan – Raising Feet Pose	47.	Yoga Mudra B
12.	Ardha Pavanmuktasan – Half Gas Release Pose	48.	Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose
13.	Pavanmuktasan – Gas Release Pose	49.	Poorna Matsyendrasana – Full Fish Lord Pose
14.	Viprit Karani –	50.	Mayurasana – Peacock
15.	Kandhrasan – Shoulder Pose	51.	Kukkutasana – Rooster Pose
16.	Setubandhasan – Bridge Pose	52.	Uttana Kurmasana – Raising Tortoise Pose
17.	Matsyasan A – Fish Pose A	53.	Padma – Bakasana – Lotus Crane Pose
18.	Naukasan – Boat Pose	54.	Baddha -padmasana – Bound Lotus Pose
19.	Sarvangasan – Shoulder Stand	55.	Akarnadhanurasana – Archer Pose
20.	Matsyasan B – Fish Pose B	56.	Ugrasana – Ferocious Pose
21.	Salabhasan – Locust Pose	57.	Parvatasana – Mountain Pose
22.	Viprit Naukasan – Inverted Boat Pose	58.	Tolangulasana – Scale Pose
23.	Bhujangasan – Cobra Pose	59.	Virasana – Hero Pose
24.	Dhanurasan – Bow Pose	60.	Sankatasana – Comtracted Pose
25.	Vakrasan – Twisting Pose	61.	Garbhasana – Womb Pose
26.	Janushirasan – Nose to Knee Pose	62.	Bhadrasana – Gracious Pose
27.	Vajrasan – Strong/Thunderbolt Pose	63.	Kapotasana – Pigeon Pose
28.	Mandukasan – Frog Pose	64.	Ekpadaskandhasna – Foot Behind the Head Pose
29.	Uttan Mandukasan – Raising Frog Pose	65.	Vatayanasana – Horse Pose
30.	Supta Mandukasan – Sleeping Frog Pose	66.	Padmasana – Lotus Pose
31.	Ushtrasan – Camel Pose	67.	Siddhasana – Accomplished Pose
32.	Yoga Mudra A	68.	Swastikasana – Prosperous Pose
33.	Vadha Gomukhasan – Bound Cow Face Pose	69.	Shavasana – Corpse Pose
34.	Supta Vajrasan – Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose	70.	Makarasana – Crocodile Pose
35.	Paschimottasan – Seated Forward Bend	71.	Brahmamudra
36.	Simhasan – Lion Pose

200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Details

Hatha Yoga – Beginner series

What is Hatha yoga?
Surya Namaskar with mantra awareness
Sukshma Vyama ( joints and glands exercise)
Standing series of asana
Kneeling series of asana
Sitting series of asana
Lying on stomach series of Asana
Supine series of asana
Inversion series of asana
Asana benefits and its contra-indications

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series

Primary Series
What is Vinyasa?
9 Drishti in Ashtanga series
Importance of Ujjai and Bandha in series

Pranayama

What do Prana and Pranayama mean?
Types of Pranayama practices
What is Nadi?
What are Ida and Pingala?
Seven main practices of Pranayama

Yoga Philosophy -I

What is Darshanam?
What is Yoga?
Study of Yoga Sutras
The five kosha (bodies)
What is Self-Realization & Liberation? Why?
What is consciousness?
The four faculties of mind
Five Stages of Mind
The four foundational Pillars of life
Eight limbs of Yoga of Patanjali
What is the waking state in Yogic Science?
What is the dream state in Yogic Science?
What is the Deep sleep state in Yogic Science?

Yogic Anatomy

What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
How shat kriya practices give benefits on a body?
How Pranayama practices give connection to a digestive and immune system?
How asana practices give various effects on joints, spine and muscular system?
The structure of the spine and its movement in yoga
Types of contraction in the muscular system
Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
Studies and discussion about spine according to a yogic point of view

Meditation -I

What is Meditation?
What is the difference between Dharna and Dhyana?
What are types of Meditation?
Breath Awareness Meditation
Contemplative Walking Meditation
Mantra Awareness Meditation
Candle and Inner Light Meditation
Full Moon Meditation

Yoga Nidra-I

What is sleep?
Three states of consciousness
Benefits of deep sleep
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga Nidra practices from Satyananda tradition
How Yoga Nidra practices from Bihar School of Yoga and Himalayan Tradition

Adjustment & Alignment Class-level I

Six steps of doing Asana correctly
Foundational workshop on lateral, forward, backward and twisting asanas
How to make the mind flexible by making the body flexible?
How to use props for protection?
Alternative style of Asana for various benefits
Various limitations and contra-indications of specific yoga practices

Shat Kriya –level I

Introduction of Shat Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga
Practicum of Jal Neti and Sutra Neti (Cleansing Mucus or blockages from nasal passages and sinus)
Practicum of Kunjal (Cleansing the excessive mucus from the digestive tract)

Mantra -I

Introduction of Mantra yoga
Importance of (OM)-AUM
Mantra for Meal Purification
Mantra for Obstacles
Mantra for universal masters to bless
Mantra for Realization
Mantra for well being

Mudra -I

Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
Types of Mudra
Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra
Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits of Mudra

Teaching Methodology-I

Disciplines of yoga teachers and students
The scope of listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue
How important is demonstration?
What are the preparations for the classroom?
How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class?
Discussion on different types of lesson planning

Intro to Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda?
How Ayurvedic science helps in Yogic life?
How can six tastes balance the mind and body?
What are three main mind-body constitutions?
What does health mean in Ayurveda?

Yogic Cooking

Yogic healthy Kichadi
Yogic herbal Tea

Accommodation

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Food & Dining

The local chefs of Maharishi cook fresh, delicious Ayurvedic menus daily to ensure that your body is nourished and well-fed. All the produce is seasonal and purchased locally, enhancing all of the wonderful flavours of the Himalayan lands.

Payment & Cancellation Terms

Deposit: Full payment required to confirm your place
Cancellation: Non-refundable

About Maharishi Yoga Peeth Rishikesh

Maharishi Yoga Peeth is a Yoga Alliance USA certified centre in Rishikesh. This yoga teacher training centre in Rishikesh is run by teachers that have more than a decade of teaching experience and have won multiple awards. This yoga centre has one of the most iconic locations in rishikesh having access to the holy river ganga and the riverside.

Maharishi Yoga Teacher Training Centre organizes 50 hrs, 100 hrs, 200 hrs, 300 hrs and 500 hrs yoga teacher training in Rishikesh style taught is most Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The centre also organizes retreats and trainings in Bali, Goa and Varkala Kerala.

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Rishikesh

Getting There

By Air
To reach Maharishi Yoga Peeth, Jolly Grant airport which is approximately 35 kilometers away from Dehradun is the nearest airport to Rishikesh. Also Air India, Spice Jet, and Jet Airways often have daily flights from New Delhi. Apart from Delhi, there is a flight from Lucknow to Dehradun as well. Once you reach the airport, you can opt for a regular taxi or bus service which is easily available from Dehradun to Rishikesh.

By Bus
As Rishikesh is a popular tourist destination it has a good network of buses connecting it with important places such as Haridwar, Dehradun, and New Delhi. Buses depart in the morning and late evening from the Kashmere Gate ISBT, New Delhi for Maharishi Yoga Peeth Rishikesh every day. You can choose by your own choice from a regular, deluxe or luxurious coach.

By Train
The nearest railhead is in Haridwar which is approximately 25 kilometers away to Rishikesh. Haridwar is linked to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Varanasi. For those making the journey to Maharishi Yoga Peeth Rishikesh, it is advisable to take the train till Haridwar and then either take a bus or taxi to Maharishi Yoga Peeth Rishikesh. The bus would take about 45 minutes and the taxi will take you to Rishikesh in about half an hour.