11 Day 100-Hour Yoga and Pranayama Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
This yoga teacher training is in Rishikesh, the cradle of yoga. In this yoga center at the foot of the Himalayas, blue skies and Indian traditions await you on the banks of the Ganges. Meditation, hikes, discovery of Ayurveda, but also emotional anatomy (kinesiology) will also be offered to you to complete the moments of pure yoga of this training.
Classes will be held in English and translated into French.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Asana classes, anatomy, and philosophy
- Asana teachers in the pure Indian tradition
- Authentic, peaceful, cozy, and modern place
- 3 ayurvedic meals per day
- 10 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
11 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Yoga shala
You will share a room in the retreat center. All rooms have a private bathroom.
You can also enjoy the lush garden environment while sitting near a fire pit in winter, as well as the beautiful view of the Ganges from the fourth floor of the center.
New bedding and towels are provided for each course.
Program
During this training, whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you will develop a new vision of yoga to share in your teaching. Certification is based primarily on 90% attendance at class and on student behavior and conduct. The certificate of completion will be issued by Sri Yoga Peeth.
Program
- Asanas and their effects on the physical and astral (subtle) bodies
- Solar salutations and the 12 basic postures
- Advanced variations
- Deep relaxation and release of blocked energy
- Pranayama: basic practices, khapalabhati and anulom vilom (alternate breathing)
- Breathing exercises with body awareness
- Mantras and inner resonance
- Kriyas: the first three purification rituals
- Mudras
- Basics of yoga nidra
- How to teach: building a session, three types of adjustments, postural alignment, and creating an appropriate environment
Training program
Philosophy
- Patanjali's philosophy of yoga with the 8 pillars of yoga
- The origins of yoga and the Vedas
- The different paths of yoga: karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and jnana yoga
- The five levels of consciousness or Panch Mayakosha
- The evolution of the elements (according to Sankhya Darshan)
Anatomy
- Body systems: respiratory system, digestive system, circulatory system.
- Description of the anatomical planes
- 70 muscles and their interaction in the postures
- Movements of the joints
A typical day
This yoga teacher training is structured based on the study and exploration of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, created hundreds of years ago. The 8 pillars of yoga, or ashtanga yoga (ashtanga means eight in Sanskrit), set the pace for the day. They help you discover all aspects of yoga, beyond the physical postures, to live with an integral yoga philosophy. The 8 pillars of yoga described in the sutras are discussed at different times of the day. This is an intensive training, seven hours a day, that enriches the body and mind.
- 07:00 - 07:30 Mantras and concentration
- 07:30 - 09:00 Asanas (postures) and pranayama
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Anatomy (emotional anatomy optional)
- 12:00 - 13:00 Philosophy
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 17:00 Afternoon for personal work
- 17:00 - 19:00 Asanas and pranayama
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:00 Meditation
- 22:00 Sleep
Optional
Emotional anatomy and body intelligence based on the kinesiology test
This option brings a Western perspective to this ancient Hatha yoga teaching. Listen to your body's messages of pain, limitation, illness, or stiffness. It reveals the connection between anatomy and the yoga philosophy of life.
Awareness gives space to the mind, and the body becomes more flexible. This training is enriched with workshops on emotional body language and emotional facial language to bring more awareness to your practice and discover the subtle relationships that govern emotions and physical limitations.
Program excerpts:
- Muscle biofeedback
- Understanding the energy locked in your emotional blocks
- How to reach and release your childhood memories
- Correlation between the 12/12 muscles, organs/12 meridians, and their energy
- Chakra balancing
- Pineal gland revitalization
Included excursions
Various excursions in and around Rishikesh are planned during your free time, free of charge.
- The yoga center is located five minutes from the Ganges River for rafting
- Kunjapuri temple at sunrise
- Vashista Cave on the banks of the Ganges
- Trekking to the great waterfalls, and also serves as a starting point for four trekking trails to the mountain temples.
There is also the possibility of visiting the Rishikesh market for shopping, where you can find Indian gems, colorful fabrics, as well as cashmere and silk.
Instructors
Corinne Burgalière
Co-creator of Coinspire yoga, board member of Rishikesh yogpeeth for 12 years, Corinne chose the path of traditional yoga upon her arrival in India in 2008. She teaches kinesiology in several yoga centers there. For her, it is the complementary tool of the physical practice of asanas, at the same time as the muscular test allows a discovery of the deep self, therefore an evolution of consciousness. Corinne sees life as a bursting kaleidoscope of colors. According to her, these colors can vibrate in unison if one succeeds in harmonizing one's different states of consciousness.
Jamal Burgalière
Jamal started yoga in 2015 by training with Coinspire. An event (a tornado where he lost everything), led him to choose the path of yoga, where he excels by his natural ability to put himself at the service of others. He is the main translator during traditional teachings with Indian teachers. His warm presence creates a magical bond between everyone and allows you to live an unforgettable experience. According to him, yoga, which is union, has allowed him to reconnect with his loved ones and refocus on himself.
Nathalie Prangere
Nathalie is one of Coinspire's baby yogis who has grown up! Her enthusiasm and dynamism are so communicative that Decathlon has selected her for their group lessons, which bring together more than 50 people, as well as for their series of their video lessons. Luckily fo Coinspire, she also teaches students in small groups of 10.
Location
This training will take place near Laxman Jhula, a village dedicated to yoga, with modern comforts, in an authentic and preserved nature with monkeys, birds, etc.
It's ten kilometers from the city of Rishikesh, and far enough away to experience silence and peace.
Food
Simple food, based on local products, and cooked with Indian spices. All meals are included. The food is simple, tasty, and vegetarian:
- Morning: fresh fruits - parantha - puri - poha- banana porridge
- Lunch: Buddha bowl - cooked vegetables - whole grains - soy protein or lentils
- Evening: soup, chapati, and vegetables cooked in the Indian style - desserts - herbal teas available
Enjoy your meal!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
All this is free if the group requests it:
- Hikes
- Visits to temples and the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh
- Rafting
- Arthi ceremonies on the Ganges
- Vashishta Cave
- Kunjapuri Temple
- Hills of Mussorie
Spa treatments
- Ayurvedic massage and marmatherapy treatments are available
- Emotional anatomy sessions
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- All classes: asana, anatomy, and philosophy
- Sightseeing in and around Rishikesh during rest days
- Rafting and hiking
- 10 nights accommodation (flexible)
- 3 meals a day
- Ayurvedic food cooked with local products
- Teas, infusions, and snacks
- Course materials: yoga mat, neti, manual
- Logistical assistance for online visas
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (can be arranged for an additional cost)
- Extra-curricular activities and excursions
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 14 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
For international flights, please book your tickets for Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, which is about 250 km from the training center.
Then, the easiest way is to take a domestic flight from Delhi to Dehradun (DED) (from 20 to 120 EUR depending on the day and time). Once in Dehradun, the organizer can arrange a transfer for you (additional cost). A cab costs 12 EUR.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 17% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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