100 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

Ekam Drishti Yogshala provides a 100 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. At Ekam Drishti, our 100-hour YTT course gives all of the skills needed for prospective yoga teachers to lay a solid foundation on which to construct their unique yogic approach. As a result, this experience may serve as a watershed moment for yoga students interested in learning more about ancient yogic teachings and traditions, as well as their practices, beliefs, and philosophies.

Furthermore, 100 hour Yoga Teacher Training course organically introduces learners to the fundamentals of yoga philosophy.

As a result, it will help with the deepening and mastery of Yoga Poses by providing a better understanding of their subtle effects on mental and physical health. Furthermore, having a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiology can help you better understand how to cope with various illnesses and accidents. Regular pranayama and mindfulness training, as well as mantra recitation, will also aid in the development of internal strength and balance.

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training : Course Curriculum

Yoga Postures (Hatha & Vinyasa)

• Meditative steps of performing the hatha yoga; centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
• Ashtanga-Vinyasa-Yoga flow – series 1
• Surya-Namaskara (sun salutations) – dynamic surya namaskara, surya namaskara with breathe awareness, surya namaskara with mantra chanting
• Types of Yoga posture- standing poses, sitting poses, backward bending poses, forward bending poses, spinal twisting poses, fire series, inversion poses, shavasana
• Postural alignment and art of adjustment
• Counter pose
• Contraindications

Pranayama (the science of breath)

•  Science of breath
•  Sitting postures for pranayama practice
•  How to establish diaphragmatic breathing before pranayama practice
•  1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing practices
•  Types of pranayama – nadi shodhana pranayama, ujjayee, kapalabhati, bhastrika, shitali, shitkari, brahmari, and anuloma viloma

Practice Relaxation & Yoga Nidra

• Relaxation in daily life
• Tension and relaxation
• Systematic relaxation
• 31 pints relaxation
• 61 points relaxation exercises
• Preparation for yoga Nidra

Meditation

•  What is meditation?
•  Meditation in daily life
•  Sitting positions for meditation
•  Two to five minutes meditations
•  So-ham mediation

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

•  Introduction about anatomy and physiology
•  The yogic study of digestive system
•  The effects of yoga practices on digestive system
•  Respiratory system
•  The effects of yoga practices on respiratory system
•  Effect of yoga posture on muscles and systems
•  Nadis (energy channels)
•  Chakras (energy plexus)
•  Pancha tatwa (five great elements)
•  Panchakosha (five sheaths)
•  Pancha pranas(five vital energy)

Yoga Philosophy

•  General introduction: six school of indian philosophy
•  Samkhya and yoga
•  Intro of pattanjali yoga sutras
•  Highlight of astanga yoga: yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and Samadhi
•  Introduction to Upanishad
•  Life style and yoga ethics

Ayurveda

•  Basic principle of ayurveda
•  Basic doshas
•  Tri-gunas
•  Balance of the mind and Ayurvedic diet

Mudras

•  Jnana-mudra
•  Dhyan-mudra
•  Vishnu-mudra
•  Hridaya-mudra

Mantra Chanting

•  Om mantra
•  Morning mantra
•  Guru mantra
•  Meal mantra
•  Gayatri mantra and more
•  Suryanamaskar mantras – 12 names of sun

Satkriya (cleaning)

•  Jala-neti
•  Sutra-neti

Teaching Methodology & Home Work

•  Lesson plan
• Assignments
• Practice teaching
• Feedback
• Group discussion
• Question and answer
• Homework