Alpesh Yoga’s distinctive yoga teacher training program training program brings Yoga Alliance approved residential and non-residential 200-hour curriculum. Throughout the 20-day YTTC program hosted at our Dharamshala studio, you will experience comprehensive engagement in both learning and teaching Therapeutic Yoga. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training course will equip you with a robust yogic foundation and a comprehensive grasp of yoga anatomy, structural alignment of the physical body through asana practice, and the therapeutic benefits of alignment while gaining proficiency in the use of props.
This innovative TTC program, crafted by Alpesh Patwari, introduces a fresh perspective on yoga teacher training. With a primary focus on the healing aspects of yoga, Alpesh’s Therapeutic Alignment course educates students on how yoga can cater to individuals of all ages, health conditions, and physical abilities. Throughout this 200 hours yoga TTC, you’ll acquire the skills to effectively guide your students in enhancing and refining their practice. You’ll learn that consistent and focused practice can enable students to surpass their perceived limitations.
Upon finishing your 200-hour training, you have the option to enroll in a supplementary 100-hour yoga alignment course in Dharamshala, elevating your qualification to 300 hours. This extension involves an additional week of intensive study and practice, exclusively available to graduates of our 200-hour program.
07:30-08:30: Pranayama
08:30-10:00: Yoga Asana ( yoga alignment Vinayasa flow)
10:00-11:00: Breakfast
11:15-12:15: Class on yoga philosophy or anatomy
12:30-13:30: Class on Yoga Nidra and/or the art of teaching with experienced yoga practitioners
13:30-14:00: Lunch
14:00-16:00: Rest and personal study time to gather additional know-how on yoga and spirituality
16:30-18:00: Hatha yoga Intensive alignment yoga and restorative
18:00-19:00: Sharing and question and answer, night meditation, live music concerts, watching your teaching practice, site seeing. (This is only alternate days)
19:30: onwards Dinner and free time to pursue personal hobbies and group interactions
22:00: Early Bed Time
This innovative TTC program, crafted by Alpesh Patwari, introduces a fresh perspective on yoga teacher training. With a primary focus on the healing aspects of yoga, Alpesh’s Therapeutic Alignment course educates students on how yoga can cater to individuals of all ages, health conditions, and physical abilities. Throughout this 200 hours yoga TTC, you’ll acquire the skills to effectively guide your students in enhancing and refining their practice. You’ll learn that consistent and focused practice can enable students to surpass their perceived limitations.
200 Hour YTTC Course Objective
Yoga offers tremendous benefits for both the body and the mind. However, not every pose (asana) and breathing technique (pranayama) are universally suitable. As instructors, we must consider the age, health, and fitness levels of our students.
At Alpesh Yoga, in our distinctive healing yoga program, you’ll discover how to factor in your students’ strengths and physical constraints, influencing their practice.
You’ll gain insights into how to address specific areas, ensure alignment, make adjustments, utilize props, and offer modifications to cater to all students, while acknowledging their unique variations and precautions.
200 Hour YTTC Course Content
At Alpesh Yoga, our aim is to help our students discover their true yogic potential by introducing them to all aspects of yoga, meditation, and healing.
By joining our 200 hours alignment and therapy yoga certification, you will:
Develop your own personal daily practice of:
Asana (postures) - with emphasis on precision and alignment and an understanding of the sequence in which different groups of asana have to be performed
Pranayama (breathing)
Kriyas (cleansing)
Mudras (energy balancing)
Dhyana (Meditation)
Take part in back bending and flexibility workshops
Study the 8 Limbs of Yoga and behin to understand the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how to understand the teachings in a modern context.
Learn how to sequence and teach a 60-minute class
Understand the skeletal and muscular systems and how they affect your practice and your teaching
Align 50 yoga postures and understand the philosophy behind each one
Use alignment in these postures for therapytic benefit in relation to specific anatomy or conditions
Learn the art of Adjustments
Learn the importance of using props and to use a range of props including: blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs, and hanging straps
Understsnd how every asana or pranayama comes with it's own set of contraindications.
The following common contraindications of yoga and how we should work with them as teachers and students are included in our unique Alignment and Theraputic Practice course at Alpesh Yoga
Sciatica nerve pain
Neck pain
Digestion and constipation
Asthma and lungs related problem
Lower back pain
Depression
Beathing problem
Menstruation issues
Women's health
Dharamshala: A Picturesque Yoga Destination
This chapter of 200 hours alignment yoga teacher training course will unfold in Dharamkot, a beautiful village in Dharamshala nestled in the Himalayas. This is the perfect location for yogis that want to learn yoga during hot Indian summers.
If you will be visiting us in winter months for your 200 hours alignment TTC course, we recommend checking out our yoga studio in Arambol Goa. Here’s the course link for 200 hours alignment yoga TTC certification in Goa.
Both locations allow you space and time in nature for an energising, recharging and renewing experience. We also recommend checking out our 200 hours multi-style yoga course as well:
Alpesh Yoga’s distinctive yoga teacher training program training program brings Yoga Alliance approved residential and non-residential 200-hour curriculum. Throughout the 20-day YTTC program hosted at our Dharamshala studio, you will experience comprehensive engagement in both learning and teaching Therapeutic Yoga. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training course will equip you with a robust yogic foundation and a comprehensive grasp of yoga anatomy, structural alignment of the physical body through asana practice, and the therapeutic benefits of alignment while gaining proficiency in the use of props.
This innovative TTC program, crafted by Alpesh Patwari, introduces a fresh perspective on yoga teacher training. With a primary focus on the healing aspects of yoga, Alpesh’s Therapeutic Alignment course educates students on how yoga can cater to individuals of all ages, health conditions, and physical abilities. Throughout this 200 hours yoga TTC, you’ll acquire the skills to effectively guide your students in enhancing and refining their practice. You’ll learn that consistent and focused practice can enable students to surpass their perceived limitations
For our Dharamshala based 200 hrs alignment yoga teacher training course, we have 2 types of accommodation for you to choose from:
Single occupancy room
Twin sharing room (to be shared by same genders)
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
