58 Day 500Hr Beginner to Advanced Traditional Kundalini & Pre-PostNatal Yoga TTC in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
Join Adi Yoga Ashram for a 58-day, 500-hour traditional Kundalini & pre- and postnatal yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India! Elevate your energy levels and align your seven chakras with the 500-hour residential Kundalini YTTC program in Rishikesh. Adi Yoga Ashram would love to support you on your Kundalini awakening journey and pre- and postnatal yoga teaching. They have a team of highly skilled and experienced masters who will guide you through this intensive Kundalini & Pre-Postnatal yoga teacher training course.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily Kundalini mantra chanting classes and Kundalini Kriyas and practice
- Daily asana, pranayama, meditation class
- Pre- and post-natal yoga teaching
- Mudra-bandha & kriya practice
- Anatomy, alignment-adjustment with teaching methodology, and nutrition session
- 57 nights of comfortable accommodation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals and tea
- Free taxi pick-up from Dehradun Airport (DED)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
52 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Adi Yoga Ashram's surroundings and accommodations are some of the best and cleanest spaces in the whole of Rishikesh. Whether you are on a vacation or on a yoga course, amenities make life a little easier when you're away from home. For different types of travel, there are amenities that are more important than others.
They provide two types of accommodations: dormitory, private, and twin shared rooms, and students can choose according to their preferences. In the room, clean bedsheets, blankets, and pillows will be provided. Every room has an air conditioner and an attached bathroom with cold and hot water for 24 hours.
The complete school campus has unlimited high-bandwidth Wi-Fi service. The school is surrounded by serene green mountains that heal the inner soul, and the river Ganga flows at walking distance.
Program
This 500-hour Kundalini & Pre- and Post-Natal yoga teacher training program offers you the theory and practical sessions on Kundalini awakening. Adi Yoga Ashram simplify the process of Kundalini awakening for you as it awakens the various senses and feelings too. Proper guidance on cleansing or detoxifying body and mind.
In this Kundalini yoga program, they take care of your food habits and offer you healthy sattvic food, which is ideal for yogis during the Kundalini awakening process. You will explore the Kundalini yoga philosophy through ancient yoga texts and scriptures. This training gives you detailed conceptual clarity about Kundalini yoga and its benefits.
Your teachers will teach you Kundalini anatomy and physiology that will help you understand the effect of Kundalini yoga on the human body. The Kundalini awakening training will make you aware of how different aspects of Kundalini yoga affect you on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. Not only this, you will also understand how to attain a superior conscious level.
Join this 500-hour residential Kundalini YTTC and take your Kundalini yoga and meditation practice to the next level.
Kundalini
Kundalini is the term for "a spiritual energy or life force located at the base of the spine," conceptualized as a coiled-up serpent. The practice of Kundalini yoga is supposed to arouse the sleeping Kundalini Shakti from its coiled base through the six chakras and penetrate the seventh chakra, or crown.
This energy is said to travel along with the Ida (left), Pingala (right), and central, or Sushumna Nadi - the main channels of pranic energy in the body. Through this powerful Kundalini yoga, the current raised and passes through Sushumna step by step towards the top of the head.
Through the powerful Kundalini yoga, the course will train the student's mind to go beyond the thoughts, then you will enter into the realm of the transcendental state. The class size is 8-10 students so that there can be good communication between teacher and student.
For whom
- Those who want to develop the skill of teaching in the path of Kundalini yoga asanas, asana flow yoga, Kundalini Tantra, and Kundalini meditation
- Good for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners
- Those who are willing to awaken the hidden energy
- Those who are willing to learn the ethics of a yoga instructor
- Those who are willing to learn emotional balance
What you will learn
- Kundalini practices (to awaken the hidden energy)
- Kundalini Tantra practices (to unite and balance the Shiva and Shakti)
- Kundalini yoga asanas (for physical health and flexibility)
- Pranayama (for energy, balance, and proper breathing)
- Kundalini meditation (for calming and relaxing the mind to achieve stillness and stability in your life)
- Bandhas (for awakening the hidden energy and channeling the energy in the proper direction)
- Mudras (yogic gestures that help you to save your energy so that you can make yourself always happy)
- Philosophy (you can understand your life better and the function of Kundalini Shakti)
- Shatkarma (detox cleansing will help you to make yourself lighter and open to awaken the energy)
- There will be a practice of Mauna (silence practice) in order to understand the subtle aspects of existence
- Those who are interested to teach Kundalini meditation and Kundalini Tantra practices
Complete course overview
Kundalini yoga asanas to stimulate glands, organs, or body awareness and to quiet the mind for meditation
- Alignment, assist, and adjustment
- Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
- Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
- Bhujangasana (cobra pose - to awaken heart chakra)
- Prarthanasana (prayer pose - to have reverence)
- Padahastasana (standing forward bend - to awaken the Muladhara Chakra)
- Tadasana (tree pose - for nourishing your spiritual aspiration)
- Trikonasana (triangle pose)
- Sahaja Agnisar Dhauti (awakening inner fire - in Manipura Chakra)
- Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose - to cleanse Vajra nadi to promote ascendance of the sexual energy towards upper chakras)
- Shalabhasana (locust pose - increases the blood supply to the sacrum and lower back)
- Dhanurasana (bow pose - remove constipation and improve digestion)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (lord of the fishes pose)
- Uddiyana Bandha (upward flying lock)
- Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
- Janushirshasana (Head to knee pose - eliminate laziness and weakness)
- Ushtrasana (camel pose - arousing Manipura chakra)
- Naukasana (boat pose - alleviates anxiety and nervousness)
- Supta Vajrasana (reclining thunderbolt pose - guides the sexual energy through Vajra Nadi towards the brain)
- Garudasana (eagle pose - improve balance and coordination)
- Nauli Kriya (navel cleansing - balance the three humors of the body kapha-vata-pitta)
- Ardha Shirshasana (half head stand - rejuvenate the brain cells)
- Shashankasana (Hare pose - remove stress, arrogance, selfishness, and anger)
- Pavanamuktasana (massages the internal organ and decongests the liver and sexual organs)
- Triyak Tadasana
- UtthithaHastha Padanghusthasana
- Kukkutasana
- UpavishthaKonasana
- SuptaHastha Padanghusthasana
- Marjari asana
- Vyaghrasana
- Balasana
- Bhujangasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Simhagarj anasana
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana
- Gomukhasana
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Vrkshasana
- Natvarasana
- Natrajasana
- Bhumi PadaMastakasana
- Prasarita Padottanasan
- Sirshasana
- Ashtanga Namaskara
- Matsyasana
- GarbhaPindasana
- Chakrasana
- Samkonasana
- Pranamasana
- Sarpasana
- Simhagarjanasana
- Ushtrasana
- Hasta Utthanasana
- Parvatasana
- Shalabhasana
- Dhanurasana
- Sarvangasana
Kundalini Asthi Granthi Kriya to remove stress, arrogance, selfishness, and anger
- Warm-up exercises
- Feet and ankle exercises
- Knee movement
- Hip movement and rotation
- Leg cradle
- Side bending
- Arms movement
- Arm swing
- Elbow movement
- Wrist and hand movement
- Neck exercises
- Chin, jaw, mouth, tongue, eye, and head exercises
- Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
Tantra prana kriya that leads to a complete manifestation
- Kapal Bhati - for awakening the third eye and emotional cleansing
- Bhastrika - for awakening fire center and emotional stability
- Bhramari - transforming brain waves and cleansing Ajna and Sahasrar chakra
- Nadi-shodhana - for balancing both hemispheres and activating Sushumna
Kriya yoga practice for Kundalini activation
- Rules and preparation
- Postures
- Chakra Sadhana
- Practices to awaken Ajna Chakra
- Practices to awaken Muladhara Chakra
- Practices to awaken Swadhisthan Chakra
- Practices to awaken Manipura Chakra
- Practices to awaken Anahata Chakra
- Practices to awaken Vishuddhi Chakra
- Practices to awake Bindu
- Practices for Chakra awareness
Kundalini rituals
- 1008 offerings to Shiva and Shakti
- Visit Devi temple for worship
- Daily chanting and Aarti
- Bhajan Kirtan for Kundalini awakening
Kundalini Shakti Bandha
- Moola Shakti Bandha (root energy lock)
- Uddiyana Shakti Bandha (abdomen energy lock)
- Jalandhar Shakti Bandha (throat energy lock)
- Maha Shakti Bandha (great energy lock)
Kundalini Tantra gesture that locks and guides energy flow and reflexes to the brain
- Hast mudra
- Mana mudra
- Kaya mudra
- Adhara mudra
- Bandha mudra
Yoga Nidra
- Subtle body awakening yoga Nidra
- 31-point blue star yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra-conscious sleep
- Full body relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Point-to-point yoga Nidra
Mantra intonation (chanting)
Meditation
- Correct sitting
- Correct breathing
- Chakra breathing meditation
- Mantra meditation
Cleansing exercises
- Jala neti
- Kunjal Kriya
- Daily detox
- Kapalbhati
- Tratak
- Shatkarma
Kundalini yoga philosophy
- Introduction to Kundalini yoga
- Definition of the chakra
- Understanding the chakra
- Mooladhara chakra
- Swadhisthan chakra
- Manipura chakra
- Anahata chakra
- Vishudhhi chakra
- Aagya chakra
- Sahasrar chakra
- Kundalini awakening process
- Mantra Shaktipata
Anatomy
- Nadis / energy channel
- Chakras
- Panchakosha (5 sheaths)
- Respiratory system
- Nervous system
- Tridosha
- Dhatus
- Vayu
- Kundalini Shakti
- Circulatory system
- Effects of breathing in the respiratory system
- Effects of yoga practice and Nauli in the digestive system
- Muscular and skeletal system with advanced postures
- Digestive system
Kundalini Tantra practice
- Kapal Bhati - for awakening the third eye and emotional cleansing
- Bhastrika - for awakening the fire center and emotional stability
- Bhramari - transforming brain waves and cleansing Ajna and Sahasrar chakra
- Nadi-shadchanim - for balancing both hemispheres and activating Sushumna
Assessment
- Attendance
- Behavior
- Written exam
- Practical exam
Spiritual mantras
- Aum Namah Shivaya mantra
- Aum Sarveshaam Svastir-Bhavatu mantra
- Aum Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah mantra
- Gayatri mantra
- Aum Brahmarpanam mantra
- Aum Saha Navavatu mantra
- Maha Mrityunjaya mantra
- Asato Mam Sadgamaya mantra
- Aum Purnamadah Purnamidam
- Patanjali Sloka
Sat Karma
- Jal Neti
- Rubber Neti
- Agnisar Kriya
- Kapalbhati Kriya
- Trataka Kriya
- Kunjal Kriya
- Dhauti Kriya
- San Prachalan
Tantra pranayama kriya
- Introduction to prana and pranayama
- Individual and universal prana body
- Natural breathing
- Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing
- Thoracic / chest
- Clavicular breathing
- Yogic breathing / complete breathing
- Alternative nostril breathing
- Cooling breathing
- Bhramari pranayama
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
- Kapalbhati
- Moorchha pranayama
- Surya bheda pranayama
- Chandra bheda pranayama
Mudras: Kundalini awakening gestures
- Origin of mudras
- What is a mudra
- Why hand mudras
- Benefits of mudra practice
- Five Element Theory
- Types of hand mudra
- General mudras
- Pranavayu mudra (for poor vision and increased confidence)
- Mritsanjeevani mudra (prevent heart attack and depression)
- Samana Vaayu mudra (reduces the formation of gases and acids and cures liver)
- Udana Vayu mudra (improve the power of speech and generate vitality)
- Vyana Vayu mudra (for high BP, relax mental nerves)
- Therapeutic mudras
- Vayu mudra (release extra wind from the stomach)
- Agni mudra (Helps dissolve extra fat)
- Prithivi mudra (boost blood circulation)
- Varun mudra (reliving dehydration and stomach infection)
- Akash mudra (Activate calcium and phosphorus so good for bones)
- Spiritual mudras
- Gyan mudra (for innate wisdom)
- Abhya mudra (for courage and strength)
- Dhyana mudra (concentration and spiritual awakening
Basic Sanskrit and chakra sound
- Vija mantra of chakras
- Lam
- Vam
- Ram
- Yam
- Ham
- Om
- Sound in different chakras
Kundalini yoga theory and practice
- What is Kundalini and why Kundalini is sleeping
- Procedure to awaken the chakras and Kundalini
- Risk to awaken Kundalini
- Food for kundalini awakening
- Postures to awaken chakras
- Chakra Sadhana
- Practices to awaken Muladhara (Root) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Swadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Anahata (Heart) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra
- Practices to awaken Ajna (eye) Chakra
- Practices for Chakra Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra
- Initiation
- Feminine energy
Kundalini yoga philosophy
- Yoga philosophy and understanding of truth
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Bhagavat Geeta
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Kundalini and Tantra Meditations
- Basics of meditation
- How to sit in meditation
- How to breathe in meditation
- How to relax in meditation
- How to concentrate in meditation
- Mantra meditation (improve anxiety)
- Breath awareness meditation (improving willpower)
- Obstacles in meditation
- Om meditation (energy booster)
- Meditation and stress management
- Trataka (candlelight meditation) (improve eyesight and courage)
- Dynamic meditation (emotional block removal)
- Kundalini meditation (awakening sleeping kundalini energy)
- Silence meditation (for enlightenment and peace)
Bandha (energy lock) for Kundalini awakening
- Mula bandha (for stability and awakening of Kundalini)
- Uddhiyana bandha (abdominal lock for balancing inner organs)
- Jalandhar bandha (throat lock)
- Maha Bandha
- What are energy blockages
- Reasons for blocking the energy and chakras
- Three major energy blockages
Teaching practice
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Instructions
Teaching methodology
- Positive and conscious communication
- Friendship and trust
- Time management
- Quality of a teacher
- Use voice in the class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step-by-step class structure planning
Assessment
- Based on the oral test
- Behavior
- Attendance
- Performance
Daily schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 05:30 - 07:00 Traditional Hatha yoga (Kundalini preparation) / Yin yoga (once a week) & teaching practice
- 07:00 - 08:00 Traditional breathwork, pranayama and shatkarma
- 08:00 - 09:00 Meditation, chanting, yoga Nidra & teaching practice
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga anatomy
- 11:00 - 12:00 Alignment-adjustment & teaching practice
- 12:10 - 13:00 Indian yoga philosophy
- 13:15 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:30 Kundalini kriyas practice & teaching practice
- 16:30 - 17:30 Kundalini theory
- 17:45 - 18:45 Mudra-Bandha & Kriya practice
- 19:15 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights off
7 days 85-Hour Pre & Post Natal Training
This portion of the training will start on 24th of the month, just after your 200-hour training ends.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Prenatal Yoga Teachers (RPYT®).
Tentative daily schedule
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 05:30 - 07:00 Preconception, prenatal and postnatal yoga asana practice
- 07:00 - 08:00 Breathwork, pranayama, mudra, bandhas, and shatkarma (cleansing practice)
- 08:00 - 09:00 Meditation (trimester wise)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:30 Prenatal anatomy
- 11:30 - 12:30 Prenatal philosophy (Garbh Sanskar)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Ayurveda and nutrition
- 16:00 - 17:00 Yoga practice (trimester wise) with props
- 17:30 - 18:30 Activities such as sound healing, mantra chanting, Mandala creation, stone colouring, yoga Nidra
- 19:00 Dinner
Program
Adi Yoga Ashram has designed the curriculum in a balanced way so that its students get sufficient time to relax. They have a class schedule that is a blend of theory and practice of yoga which allows the yoga learners to stay energetic during the yoga classes.
This 85-hour program is developed as per the standard of Adi Yoga Ashram. Their pre-natal course would offer you vital knowledge of yoga and its essential components. The yoga course covers an elementary knowledge of asana, pranayama, mudra, meditation, bandha, shatkarma, anatomy and physiology, and pre-natal philosophy.
All classes are mandatory. Only in the case of an emergency or illness, can you take leave with the permission of the respective teachers. Uninformed leaves will not be accepted and this will affect students' monthly performance.
Included excursions
- Himalayan sightseeing trip
- River Ganges worship ceremony
- Visiting the caves and spiritual temples
- Waterfall hiking
Instructors
Monika Pundir Ji
Monika Ji began practicing yoga in 2015. Discovering her natural aptitude, she quickly progressed to becoming a yoga pranayama and meditation teacher. She has training in traditional Hatha yoga and pranayama. She has M.A. in yogic science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University in Haridwar. She also holds an E-RYT 500-hour, YACEP, and RPYT registered yoga teacher certificate from Yoga Alliance USA. Although her pranayama skills have earned her recognition, Monika's teaching includes mindfulness and the intention to form a complete practice.
Ajay ji
Ajay Pandey, hailing from Rishikesh, is a highly experienced yoga teacher who has dedicated himself to sharing the transformative benefits of yoga with others. With a solid background in yoga training and education, Ajay has been practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga for the past five years. In June 2018, Ajay completed a yoga teacher training program, earning certification for 200 hours of comprehensive training. This foundational training provided him with a deep understanding of yoga principles, asanas, pranayama, meditation techniques, and the underlying philosophy of yoga.
Soma Ji
From a young age, Soma was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and mind-body connection. She loved yoga right from the start, exploring many different styles. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that Soma started practicing asana pranayam & meditation yoga and meditative qualities captured her heart. Soma had no intentions of teaching yoga. She wanted to immerse herself in a training to deepen her practice. Little did she know the universe had other plans. Soma has practiced with many renowned teachers and is always learning and expanding her experience and knowledge of this lifelong.
Location
Learn yoga in the world’s yoga capital, Rishikesh, from traditional Himalayan yoga teachers, from the basics to advanced, in a traditional way, at Adi Yoga Ashram, which is situated in Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is in India's northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills, beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as the world’s yoga capital.
The surroundings of Adi Yoga Ashram are very serene and peaceful, and at the same time very energetic due to the flowing energy of the river Ganga. Also, Rishikesh is a magical and holy place that has been somehow attracting people from all over the world for many years already.
The school is within walking distance from the river Ganga. It is surrounded by serene green mountains that heal the inner soul, and the Ganga River flows within walking distance.
The school is far from the craziness but near enough to reach everything you need. All over Rishikesh, you can find local markets, unique shops, and breathtaking views of the holy river and nature.
Food
Adi Yoga Ashram regards food as medicine. Using only fresh seasonal herbs and vegetables from the local market, they provide a daily menu of wonderfully nourishing vegetarian food. Food that not only supports the healing of the body but also enhances the purification process during your stay.
In addition to serving healthy, soulful, delicious vegetarian meals, they provide unlimited, filtered mineral water from their private well, naturally chilled and served from traditional earthen water basins.
Adi Yoga Ashram also provides an unlimited supply of detoxifying herbal teas made from homegrown herbs like tulsi basil, lemongrass, and ginger. This wonderfully refreshing tea is available throughout the day and is a great detox drink for the body. It keeps you well hydrated and is designed to support the digestive process.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
There are some amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package, but they can be arranged upon request:
- Attend Ganga Arti
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- Bungee jumping
- Camping and bonfire
- Cliff jumping
- Experience the traditional Indian culture
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- River rafting - the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
- Trekking
Spa treatments
Spa treatments are available at an extra cost.
What's included
- Daily traditional Hatha and Kundalini kriya practice
- Mudra, bandha, and kriya practice
- Anatomy, alignment-adjustment & teaching practice session
- Pranayama-meditation & yoga Nidra sessions
- Kundalini philosophy & yoga philosophy session
- 7 days, 85-hour pre- post-natal yoga teacher training
- 1 Aerial yoga session
- 1 Himalayan sightseeing trip
- 57 nights of comfortable accommodation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian yogic meals, herbal tea, and detox juices
- Complete yoga kit: manual, yoga books, notebook, neti pot, garland, school t-shirt, and yoga bag
- Free pick-up service from Dehradun Airport (DED)
- GST
What's not included
- Air conditioner
- Room heater
- Airfare
- Pick-up service from Delhi airport
- Drop off at the DED airport on the last day
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 75 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in India. Pickup at the DED airport is included in the price. Traveling by plane from Delhi airport to Dehradun airport is the safest and most convenient way of transportation, and it is a 1-hour journey. Most of the students choose this option, and the charge is between 50 and 60 USD. At Dehradun airport, the school driver will be waiting with a name board to pick you up and transfer you to the school.
Arrival by train
Traveling by train (from Delhi train station to Haridwar Station) is also suitable, and the fare is between 20 and 25 USD, and it is a 4-5 hour journey. At Haridwar railway station, the school driver will be waiting with your name board to receive you.
Arrival by taxi
Delhi airport to Rishikesh by car is a 6-7 hour journey. A Delhi airport to Rishikesh taxi can also be arranged for 65 USD by the school. At Delhi airport, the school driver will be waiting with your name board and transfer you to the school.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 19% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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