25 Day 200-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Ayurveda & Meditation Yoga TTC in Rishikesh, India

Eligibility criteria

A curious mind to learn and practice yoga, basic English knowledge, and self-discipline is all that you need for applying for this course! There is no upper age limit for the program. However, if you are under 15 years old, please send an inquiry.

Certifications

To get your 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate, you must attend the four-week course that has six modules in it. In case you have done any of the six modules, a theory and practical test will be conducted and your behavior during your stay at the school will be observed. Assignments and submission on time by you will also be recorded. Accordingly, you will be marked and a fee waiver will be given to you on this basis.

The AYM School Rishikesh will award you the Yoga Diploma for 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh which is internationally recognized by International Yoga Federation.

This 200-hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh offered by AYM School Rishikesh is unique with its global recognition, experienced teachers, asana alignment, the art of hand on adjustment, the science of sequencing, use of props, art of modifying the posture, and confidence development through teaching practice.

Syllabus

1) The Philosophy of Yoga and its various modalities

The course covers some fundamental concepts underlying Ashtanga Yoga, combining breath and body movements into an ongoing progression of yoga postures. To complement this knowledge, it also teaches the basics of Bandhas and Drishti (focus) in this yoga method.

2) Knowledge of Asanas (Yoga Postures)

By the end of your training, you will have learned all the poses known in Ashtanga Yoga and become proficient at doing them correctly and deeply understanding their therapeutic benefits. In this program, you can learn about the various types of yogic poses and their classifications, such as static and dynamic asanas, yoga asanas that are meditative and cultural, and so on.

3) The Yogic Breathing Techniques Aka Pranayama

Here you will learn about the different types of breathing used in pranayama with practice sessions, and in-depth knowledge of yogic breathing. e.g.: Shitali Pranayama, Nadi Sodhana Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama etc.

4) Knowledge of Meditation

The preparatory methods for meditation, the challenges faced, the factors to consider for meditation – e.g.: time and place, the effects of meditation on the human mind and body, the different techniques in meditation, etc. will be covered under this module.

5) Mastering the Art of Teaching Yoga

This module gives you the confidence in taking your yoga classes to the next level. Here we discuss various methods of yoga teaching, and techniques to improve the way you conduct sessions, including the planning of sessions, the way instructions are delivered, class management, etc. We also discuss characteristics of a good teaching style and the effective usage of feedback to further improve the sessions.

6) The Shat Kriyas (yogic cleansing techniques)

This is another important module that gives you an understanding of the importance of the detoxification process for healing the body. You will learn various techniques like Jal Neti (nasal cleansing with water), Sutra Neti (nasal cleansing with sutra Aka string), Shankhaprakshalana (the process of cleansing the gastrointestinal tract), etc.

Daily schedule

• 06:45 - 08:00 Pranayama / meditation
• 08:00 - 08:30 Tea
• 08:30 - 10:00 Ashtanga
• 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
• 11:11 - 12:00 Yoga philosophy
• 12:15 - 01:15 Teaching practice
• 13:15 - 14:00 Lunch / self study
• 14:00 - 15:00 Ayurveda (if you choose Ayurveda course)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Anatomy
• 16:15 - 17:45 Hatha yoga
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
• 20:15 - 21:00 Mantra (Mon, Wed and Fri)