300 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training for Beginners in Rishikesh, India

This institute of Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh offers courses on various Vedic sciences with Yoga being the primary. This course provide opportunity for the students to advance from a beginner in the field of Yoga to an experienced practitioner by constantly practicing under the guidance of the skilled teachers. The various practices of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga will make the body more flexible, remove stress, enhance the energy levels of the body and boost the immune system. This course will allow the students to discover their potential as a Yoga teacher and spread the knowledge to others.

The 300 hour teacher training course in this Yoga Alliance certified centre will commence with a detailed study about the origin of Yoga and the Yoga sutras. The students will come to know about the philosophical aspects of Sankhya darshan and Vedanta darshan and the significance of subjects like the five koshas, the nadis, the five elements and the chakras. The various asanas, mudras and pranayamas will be given detailed importance and the students will be able to practice and perfect each of them. A detailed study of advanced meditations techniques will be made and the practices will include Seven Chakra meditation, Yantra meditation, Hridayakasha Dharana, Pranava Dhyana and others. The session will then move to aspects of Mantra yoga and the study of anatomy and physiology including details of body alignment during asanas.

The 300 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga teacher training course will also include elements of Ayurveda therapy like the concept of the three Doshas and their identification. It will also lay stress on the teaching methodologies and discuss the various obstacles faced as a Yoga teacher. The course will include thirty nights of accommodation with three Himalayan excursions and three Ayurvedic massages. It will also include detailed study materials and a Yogic cleansing session with the cleansing kit. This comprehensive course provides the students with a certificate from Yoga Alliance USA.

Time Table

• 06:00 – 06:30  Wake up and cleansing.
• 06:30 – 07:00  Shatkriya and herbal tea (yogic cleansing with Jala neti (special techniques of nose cleansing), pooja (mantra recitation & fire ceremony purification).
• 07:00 – 08:30  Asanas practical class Hatha/Ashtanga style (depending on the week schedule): learning the asana postures under the guiding of experienced Yoga teacher.
• 08:30 – 09:30  Pranayama: breathing exercises/Shatkarma (yogic cleansing)
• 09:30 – 10:30  Breakfast: special yogic menu.
• 10:30 – 11:30  Yoga philosophy/Ayurveda/teaching methodology.
• 11:30 – 12:30  Mantra chanting.
• 13:00 – 14:00  Lunch.
• 14:00 – 15:00  Free time.
• 15:00 – 16:00  Yoga Anatomy 2 weeks/asana alignment 2 weeks.
• 16:00 – 17:30  Ashtanga Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga (theory & practice): number of physical postures according to study program.
• 17:30 – 18:30  Yoga Nidra/ guided Meditation: guided relaxation practice, meditation and concentration.
• 18:30 – 19:30  Dinner.
• 19:30 – 20:30  Special event.
• 20:00 – 22:00  Free time.
• 22:00 – 06:00  Sleep.

Yoga Course Teaching Plan 

Yoga-Philosophical Aspects:

• Human Life: Meaning & Aim of Life.
• Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutras (Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada, Kaivalya Pada)
• Yama, Niyama (social and personal rules and regulations) Asana (physical posture), Pranayama (breathing techniques).
• Panch-Klesha (Five Causes Of Pain & Miseries) / causes of success and failure in Yoga.
• 3 of 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga Pratyahara (withdrawal of the mind from the senses), Dharna (concentration), Dhayan (meditation), Samadhi (self-realization).
• 9 Disturbances of Mind, possibilities of control, Kriya Yoga
• Functional model of 7 chakras from philosophical point of view
• Mooladhara Chakra and its philosophical aspect
• Swadhisthana chakra and its philosophical aspect
• Manipura chakra and its philosophical aspect
• Anahata Chakra and it’s philosophical aspect
• Vishuddhi Chakra and it’s philosophical aspect
• Ajna Charka and its philosophical aspect
• Sahasrara Chakra and its philosophical aspect 
• Element of Swara Yoga
• Chakra system and their connection with physical body
• Connection of Yoga and Ayurveda
• Theory of golden ration in yoga
• Chakra system and Kundalini Awaiking
• Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space element affirmation in sutras
• Samkhya Darshan, Vedanta Darshan
• Prakriti & Purusha
• Discipline of Yoga student
• Obstacles in the path of yoga

Yoga-Practical Aspects:

Asana:

Ashtanga Style  intermediate & advanced sequence (depends on students ability)

• • Surya Namaskara Part A and B
  • Uttkatanasana
  • Padanghustasana.
  • Padahastasana
  • Utitha Trikonasana
  • Parivrita Trikonasana
  • Trikonasana Variation 1, 2
  • Parivritta parshvakonasana
  • Uthitha parshvakonasana
  • Parasarita padouttanasana A,B,C,D
  • Parvottanasana
  • Utitha hasta padangustasana A,B,C,D
  • Ardha baddha padmotanasana
  • Samastithi
  • Urdhva namaskar asana
  • Uttanasana A,B
  • Chaturanga dandasana
  • Urdhva mukha svanasana
  • Andho Mukha svanasana
  • Veerbhadra asana I, II
  • Paschimottasana A, B,C,D
  • Purvottanasana
  • Ardha baddha padma paschimottasana
  • Triag mukhaiada paschimottasana
  • Janusirsasana A,B,C,D
  • Marichyasana A,B,C,D
  • Navasana
  • Bhuja pidanasana
  • Paryangasana A, B
  • Parivrittanasana A, B
  • Yoni Dandasana  A, B
  • Yoga Dandasana
  • Bhuja Dandasana
  • Parsva Dandasana
  • Adho Dandasana
  • Urdhva Dandasana
  • Sama Konasana
  • Omkarasana
  • Moola Bandaasana
  • Nahusasasana A, B, C
  • Vrikschikasana
  • Buhhhasana
  • Kapilasana
  • Sayanasana
  • Akharna Danurasana
  • Padanghusta Dhanurasana A, B
  • Marichsyasana E, F, G, H
  • Tadasana
  • Samanasana
  • Parsva Bakasana
  • Eka Pada Kapotasana  A, B

Hatha Yoga Asana

• • Surya namaskara

Asana of 200 Hrs if someone still not master that level

• • Shalambha sirsasana
  • Shalambha sirasana
  • Kakasana
  • Tittibhasana
  • Kukkutasana
  • Veera bhadrasana-3
  • Uttana koormasana
  • Yoga nidrasana
  • Mayurasana
  • Hanumasana
  • Paryankasana
  • Paryankasana
  • Eka pada rajakapothasana 
  • Pashasana
  • Kraunchasana
  • Poorna naukasana
  • Vasistasana
  • Eka pada shirsasana
  • Natarajasana
  • Suptha trivikramasana
  • Ubhaya padangustasana

 Pranayama & Mudras:

• Advanced Pranayama Techniques & Benefits (Abdominal breathing, Preparational breathing, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodana with/without retention, Ujjayi breathing, Bhramari, Bhastrika, Shitali, Shitkari, Surya Bheda & Chandra Bheda, Viloma pranayama ).
• Puraka & Rechaka
• Grades of Sadhakas
• The pranic body.
• Parana and lifestyle.
• Breathe, health and pranayama.
• Breathing and life span.
• Sitting Positions for Pranayama
• Kriyas (Body Cleansing Methods): (Neti, Kapalabhati, Trataka)
• Advanced mudra and bandha
• Ashwini Mudra, its role in energy body 
• Dyana, Ajali, Prithvi, Varuna, Shakti, Gyana, Chin, Shambhavi, Khechari Mudra, Hansi mudra, Vayu mudra, akash Mudra, Shunya Mudra, Surya mudra, Jalodarnashak mudra, Apan mudra, Pran Mudra, shankh mudra, Apan Vayu Mudra, Ling Mudra, Dhyan Mudra, Lotus Mudra, Musal Mudra, Kunt Mudra, Mrugi Mudra, Anushan Mudra, Meru Danda Mudra, Chinmay Mudra, Mushti Mudra, Matsya Mudra) 
• Moola, Uddyana Bandha, Jalandra Bandha 
• .Shatkarma (Dauti, Kunjal, Basti, Neti, Sutra neti)
• Obstacles in Pranayama practice
• Mediation aspects in pranayama.
• Mantra and pranayama

Meditation:

• • • Standard & Advanced Meditation Practice (Om Meditation, Trataka, Yoga Nidra, Sound meditation, Mantra meditation, morning meditation, Nadi meditation, 5 elements meditation, 7 chakra meditation, breath and chakra meditation,  astrological meditation, Ajapa/japa, Ida/Pingala spinal rotation, Hridayakasha Dharana, Panchaprana Dharana, Pranava Dhyana, Yantra meditation).

Mantra:

• • • Guru, Ganesh Mantra, Shakti Mantra, Gayatri Mantra, Shanti Mantra, Shiva Mantra, 5 elements mantra, So Ham, AUM, Lakshmi Mantra, Vishnu Mantra, Mantra for health, business, children

 Anatomy and physiology or Asana Alignment:

• • • • Detailed explanation of muscular, skeletal system, nervous, gastrointestinal, respiratory  system & their function
      • Biomechanics of Asana
      • Joints and range of motions
      • Theory of gravity and muscles function
      • Connection of movement & breath
      • Body Axis & movement
      • How to maximize  the movement
      • Injuries in Yoga class
      • Assessment of mobility

 Yoga therapy/Ayurveda:

• • • • Using of number of yogic/ayurvedic methods in supporting and treatment of some diseases
      • What is ayurveda
      • Concept of 3 Dosha
      • How to identify the dosha
      • 6 tastes and their function for balance of body and mind

 Teaching methodology:

• • • • Concept of teaching methodology & how to create your own yoga class, how to reach others, obstacles in teaching
      • How to observe & Assess others
      • How to create the asana sequence
      • Obstacles in teaching

Asana Alignment & Adjustment*

• Correct perfomance of asana, assistence & adjustment
• Structural Alignment of forward bending, back bending, twists, inventions, meditative asanas 
• How to align posture according to mobility of the client
• How to use props, strips, blankets in adjustment
• How to teach clients with physical limitations
• Adjustment of Sahvasana

*depends on week schedule

The food arranged during the Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga teacher training sessions is designed to enhance the effects of the Yogic practices. This institute of Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh has one of the best restaurants of the city, the Vedansha Namaste Restaurant. The restaurant serves fresh and delicious items and includes various cuisines, including Indian, Ayurvedic and international varieties. The cooking is done in an authentic wooden oven that renders a special taste to the various Indian dishes and also to the items like pizza.

Rishikesh is the centre of Yogic studies in India and the Vedansha Institute offers courses for Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, in the heart of the city. The ashram is located in a place where many yogis and spiritual gurus have performed various yogic practices through the years enriching the place by their energies, making it an ideal spot to gain the best results from yogic practices. The courses offered not only helps the students to develop as Yoga teachers but also establishes emotional stability and allow them to derive more happiness out of life. The institute is a yoga alliance certified centre and Hatha Yoga and meditation is taught through scientifically verifiable techniques.

The founder of the institute is Yogacharya Sanjeev Pandey, who is an accomplished yogi, with 20000 hours of experience of deep meditative states. He has been devoted to teaching methods of pranayama and yogic philosophy since 1995 and after becoming a Yogachariya in the subsequent years, he set up an institute in 2011 to spread the message of yoga. His aim is to continuously progress in the path of scientific exploration of Yoga and help the students to connect with their inner selves through it. Every teacher of this institute has the right volume of experience needed for providing Yoga teacher training for beginners and shares a similar dedication towards the practice of Yoga.

Set near the holy Ganges river and being surrounded by the Himalayas, this center of Yoga teacher training Rishikesh has the right environment to practice Ashtanga Yoga, pranayama and meditation. The individual ability of each student is recognized by the teachers and the study materials have been created in an easily comprehensible manner. The centre encourages the use of Yogic methods and meditation to treat various modern ailments and every aspect of the teaching and training is based on the deep knowledge of the Vedic sciences.