200 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

Become USA Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Vinyasa Yoga Ashram’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India and start your career in Yoga. Our comprehensive and professional program is designed for all levels of practitioners which includes several aspects of yoga, i.e. from Asanas to Kriyas and prepares you to become an independent yoga teacher.

Be a part of this life-changing experience at "Vinyasa Yoga Ashram" and begin your pleasant journey to lighten up your true self through yoga. This Intensive 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course will provide you the deepest possible knowledge of yoga both in the form of theory as well as practical.

Course Syllabus - 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

ASHTANGA YOGA

In 200 Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. We teach our students basics of Ashtanga yoga and we systematically guide them through the complete Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence created by K. Pattabhi Jois in a traditional way which includes-

Week 1 - Introduction to Ashtanga yoga (Primary series) followed by Sun salutation A & B.

Week 2 - Standing sequence postures & use of yoga props.

Week 3 - Seated sequence postures & Finishing sequence postures.

Week 4 - Mysore style & Teaching practice.

After practicing for the first 3 weeks based on the teacher’s guidance, the students will be tested in the 4th week in their Mysore style practice which is without guidance. Students will also be asked to guide some of the postures in the last week as a teaching practice.

VINYASA FLOW

Introduction and benefits Vinyasa Flow

How to design a Vinyasa Flow sequence

Vinyasa flow for peak postures

Importance of breathing in Vinyasa flow

How to cue/instruct the Vinyasa flow for different levels of practitioners

In the last week of the course, students will be asked to prepare their own flow and guide the entire class

YOGA PHILOSOPHY

Introduction to Yoga Philosophy (Yog Darshan) and its evolution

Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Nadis (Ida, Pingala & Sushumna)

Introduction to Chakras

Explanation of Hatha Yoga Pradapika

Eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

Pancha – Vayus, Panchakoshas

Sattva, Rajas & Tamas (Trigunas)

Four Padas of Yoga Sutras

Life stories of yogis (Inspiring stories)

Introduction to Vedas

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Body Movement & Planes

Importance of joints and how to Protect them in Asanas

Anatomy and Physiology of Muscles, Ankle, Knee, Hip, Spine, Neck and Shoulder

Breathing mechanism in Yoga and short introduction to Bandhas

Workshop on different Asanas

Food & Digestive System

Introduction to Respiratory System

Introduction to Nervous System

PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING EXERCISE

Introduction and benefits of Pranayama

Introduction of meditative poses and mudras

Introduction of bandhas (locks) and Kumbakhas (breath retention)

Knowledge sharing and regular practice of below mentioned breathing exercises:

Clavicular, Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing

Yogic Breathing

Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Surya – Bhedi

Nadi – Sodhana, Bhramari, Chandra – Bhedi, Sheetali, Sheetkari

SHATKARMA (YOGIC CLEANSING PRACTICES)

Jalaneti

Rubber-neti

Eye-cleansing

Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs

Kunjal - stomach cleansing

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

How to sequence a class

How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence

How to cue/instruct and adjust different levels of practitioners

Building Positive & conscious communication, friendship and trust

Time management for a vinyasa flow

Qualities of a teacher

Principles of demonstration and observation to correct the postures of students

Mental & emotional preparation for teaching

Class preparation

Step by step class structure planning.

ASANA ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

Fundamentals and need for Body alignment in Yoga Asanas

Alignment of different postures like standing, seated, backward extension, forward extension, twisting, inverted postures

Alignment explanation covers

How to perform the posture

Correct Alignment

Common mistakes and Precautions

Contraindication

Benefits

Modifications

Verbal adjustments

Hands on adjustments

MEDITATION

Introduction and importance of Meditation

Tips to improve concentration in order to avoid distractions during Meditation.

Different types of meditation techniques like:

Om / Mantra Meditation

Trataka

Osho Dynamic meditation

Silent Meditation Practice Japa Meditation

Ajapa japa

Antar mouna

Nada Brahma Meditation

EVALUATION

Students will be tested based on

Written Test

Asana Practical Test

Vinyasa Flow teaching to the class

Attendance, Performance & behaviour

ADDITIONAL LEARNINGS

Sound healing

Keertan meditation

Beach yoga

Acro yoga

Yin yoga

Partner yoga

Iyenger class

Note:- all these additional classes are not part of the course but are included additionally

Sattvic Diet- A sattvic diet served by our yoga school leads to the clarity of the mind, thoughts, and physical health of the body. This diet is eco-friendly, alkaline, and very light. Fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, etc are the part of Sattvic diet. We believe that a yogi must follow only the Sattvic diet plan.

Plant-based Diet- Heat destroys the enzymes, fiber, and nutrients contents of the food to an extent. As per our belief, raw food provides minerals and vitamins in the most virgin form. The enzymes play a crucial role in fighting from disease and making our digestive system strong. Herbs like coriander, turmeric, cardamom, ginger, and pepper are detoxifying, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory in nature which helps in lowering down of stress and stimulate the functions of thyroids.