25 Day 200-Hour Multi-Style Aerial Yoga Teacher Training with Ayurveda in Rishikesh, India

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Overview

Registration with Yoga Alliance provides a globally recognized credential. Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa flow are majors, and you will practice it daily. Yin and Aerial are minors that you practice for the first and second half of the course only.

The course aims to prepare students to become effective teachers with comprehensive and holistic knowledge about traditional, authentic yoga. Apart from the three practical styles of Yin, Hatha, and Ashtanga Vinyasa, the content includes yoga anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation techniques, detox techniques, and the basics of Ayurveda.

Why choose Arohan Yoga

• Yoga Alliance Registered School
• 5% of the fee is donated to any Indian NGO of the student's choice
• Riverfront ashram with mountains and forest view
• Detailed content for structured learning
• Learn Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, and Aerial yoga
• Learn yoga anatomy and biomechanics
• Learn yoga philosophy, Vedanta, and yogic lifestyle
• Learn relaxation and meditation techniques
• Learn Ayurvedic detox techniques

Besides that, you will also enjoy the following

• Weekly excursion: two complimentary excursions during the program
• Free course material, neti-pot, a tote bag
• Free laundry (5 items twice weekly, no underwear, no socks)

Course Syllabus

Ashtanga Vinyasa: Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga - primary series

• Sun salutations A
• Sun salutations B
• Padangushtasana
• Padahastasana
• Utthita Trikonasana
• Parivratta Trikonasana
• Utthita Parsavkonasana
• Parivratta Parsavkonasana
• Prasarita Padottanasana
• Parsavottanasana
• Utthita Hastapadangushtasana
• Ardhabaddha Padottanasana
• Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana (A, B)
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana
• Purvottanasana
• Half Bound Padottanasana
• Triangamukhaikpada Paschimottanasana
• Janusirsana (A - C)
• Marichyasana (A - D)
• Bhujpindasana
• Kurmasana
• Supta Kurmasana
• Garbha Pindasana
• Kukkutasana
• Baddhakonasana
• Upavista Konasana
• Supta Konasana
• Supta Padangusthasana
• Chakrasana
• Ubhaya Padangusthasana
• Urdhva Mukha Paschimottansana
• Setubandhasana
• Urdhva Dhanurasana
• Salamba Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdhvapadmasana
• Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Uthanpadasana
• Sirsasana
• Yoga mudrasana
• Padmasana
• Savasana

Hatha yoga

• Introduction to yoga and Pawan Mukta asana series 1
• Pawan Mukta asana series 2
• Pawan Mukta asana series 3
• Hatha flow yoga
• Introduction to sun salutations
• Traditional sun salutations and its variations
• Classical Hatha yoga
• Stretching with breath
• Stretching with Ujjayi breath
• Hatha Yin yoga
• Power yoga
• Kundalini yoga
• Hatha yoga standing poses
• Hatha yoga with alignment
• Advanced asana flow
• Advanced Hatha yoga postures

Yin yoga

• Individual postures for every flow
• Different variations of individual postures
• Beginner’s flow one
• Beginner’s flow two
• Beginner’s flow three
• Flow for the hips
• Flow for the spine
• Flow for the kidneys
• Flow for the liver
• Flow for the stomach
• Flow for shoulders, arms, and wrists
• Flow for the legs
• Flow for the whole body
• Yin / Yang fusion flow
• Teaching methodology

Aerial yoga

Aerial yoga combines acrobatic arts and anti-gravity asana. However, it’s also an accessible practice that can help you find more length in your spine and safe alignment in your poses.

Use of aerial props was first introduced by BKS Iyengar, who tied ropes to walls and later hung straps from the ceiling to facilitate and enhance poses about one’s needs and abilities

Aerial yoga combines yoga, acrobatics, Pilates, and physical therapy. It is easier than regular yoga because you use swings to support your body weight, so your muscles don’t work as hard.

The swings allow you to move more freely, stretch easier, attain correct alignment, and do advanced poses such as handstands and inversions. Aerial offers great therapeutic benefits by using gravity to stretch the spine, relieve back pain, and heal injuries.

Begin with detailed alignment instruction of basic Aerial yoga poses with advanced options, which are ordered in a developmental sequence.

BKS Iyengar first introduced aerial props. He tied the ropes to walls and ceilings. Like the other props he invented, aerial reinforcements aimed to help the practitioner go deeper into specific postures, easily access inverted poses, and assist in healing. Aerial yoga is also known as anti-gravity yoga, arial yoga, trapeze, hammock, silks, etc.

There is no absolute definition of the term., however, It is a synthesis of yoga, calisthenics, physiotherapy, Pilates, and acrobatics. Aerial yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is complementary and supplementary to traditional yoga. However, it is not an alternative to standard yoga practice.

Primarily, Aerial yoga is more accessible than other traditional forms of yoga as the rig supports the body weight and less muscle engagement is involved. Hence, it is suitable for beginners, too. Moreover, Aerial yoga can also be made more challenging for advanced practitioners.

You will learn in total 70 Aerial yoga postures. Some benefits of Aerial yoga are:

• Assisted stretching
• Easier access to inversions and handstand variations
• Using gravity for spinal traction
• Pull-based movements
• Relieve back pain
• Heal injuries

Yoga anatomy and physiology (introduction to human systems, yoga, and health)

• Flexibility
• Functions of different systems of the human body
• Familiarity with anatomy terminology
• Key muscles, bones, and joints of yoga
• Basic understanding of exercise physiology
• Homeostasis
• Benefits of specific yoga practices
• The limitations and contraindications of specific yoga practices

Incorporation of Western science and biomechanics in deepening yoga postures

Ayurvedic approach

• Yoga for wellness - prevention and promotion of positive health
• Yogic conceptions of health and diseases
• Ayurvedic detox and cleansing techniques (practical)
• Concept of Triguna
• Concept of Panchamahabhutas
• Yogic principles of healthy-living

Yoga philosophy: Principles and fundamentals of yoga

• Familiarity with the evolution of yoga philosophy
• Familiarity with teachings of Vedas, Principal Upanishads, Shad Darshana, Agama, and Purana
• Familiarity with 4 schools of yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja yoga
• Familiarity with fundamental principles of yoga - Panchakosha, Panchabhutas, Panchapranas, Shad-Chakras
• Familiarity with concepts and models relevant to yoga practice
• Familiarity with Gurus / masters, their contribution, and the tradition of Guru-shishya

Introduction to basic yoga texts

• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Anushasana, Vritti, Cittaprasadana, Kleshas, Ashtangas)

Teaching methodology

• Practice teaching
• Feedback
• Group discussion
• Question and answer
• Homework
• Teaching environment, preparing the classroom
• Managing the dynamics of the teacher-aspirant relationship
• Knowledge and demonstration ability, techniques of teaching
• Familiarity and ability to design and implement group programs
• Familiarity and ability to design and implement an individual’s need-based program
• Familiarity with group dynamics and allied techniques of communication skills
• Time management and the establishment of priorities and boundaries.
• Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants to the degree possible in a group setting

Daily Schedule

Mondays to Saturdays

• 06:00 – 07:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
• 07:30 – 08:30 Detox/Ayurveda/Pranayama & Mantra
• 08:30 – 10:00 Hatha yoga
• 10:00 – 10:45 Breakfast
• 12:00 – 13:00 Yoga anatomy
• 13:00 – 14:00 Yoga Philosophy/Meditations
• 14:00 – 14:45 Lunch
• 15:00 – 16:00 Alignment & Adjustment/Teaching Methodology
• 17:30 – 19:00 Yin/Aerial yoga
• 19:00 – 19:45 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights off
• Sundays are for self practice, reading, rest etc

Note:

Schedule is subject to change

• Check-in: Please arrive anytime on 1st day of the course between 6am to 6pm
• Check out: 11:30 a.m. on the last day of the course