11-tägige 100-Stunden authentische Yoga-Lehrerausbildung in der Yoga-Hauptstadt Rishikesh, Indien

Begin your transformative journey with Maa Ganga Yogashala

If you want to start your yoga teaching journey, the 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh at Maa Ganga Yogashala is just right. The program will suit everyone, from newcomers looking to start to people with more experience who need to refresh themselves.

Situated in the peaceful Rishikesh, known all over the world as the Yoga Capital of the World, the school brings together conventional yogic knowledge with a caring atmosphere. In 13 days, participants get to learn Hatha and Vinyasa forms, breathing techniques, meditation methods, yoga ideas, alignments, and anatomical information.

Who is 100-hours yoga teacher training course suitable for:

• Beginners can do this course
• Great for yoga teachers, health care providers, psychologists, therapists, and anyone into well-being
• Also good for folks practicing yoga for at least six months, wanting to know more about how the body works
• Perfect for guiding people safely in their yoga practice and helping recover from injuries with the right yoga moves
• Even if you haven’t done a certified program, but you’re into yoga, you can join and learn about the connection between yoga anatomy and poses

What makes this 100-hour yoga teacher training unique?

Maa Ganga Yogashala offesr more than just a yoga certification—they offer an authentic yogic experience that blends tradition, transformation, and tranquility. Here’s what sets their 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh apart from the rest:

• Rooted in authentic yogic tradition: What they teach is based on the classical knowledge of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, which originated with Himalayan yogis. Your yoga journey will bring you real spiritual depth and positive, life-changing results.
• Ideal for beginners and explorers: The course is made for those who are just beginning with yoga or those who wish to practice more deeply but don’t wish to complete the 200-hour course. It introduces the essentials of postures, using the breath, meditation, and the philosophy of yoga.
• Experienced and compassionate teachers: Because they are both passionate and skilled, the instructors carefully guide each student with lots of patience. They reflect the fundamental nature of yoga inside the practice as well as in daily living.
• Spiritual location by the Ganges: If you practice yoga in Rishikesh, you will feel an extraordinary boost while being close to the sacred Ganga and the foothills of the Himalayas. Living here encourages people to dig deeper into their inner selves and develop.
• Small batches for personal attention: A limited number of people is present in the tours so everyone gets quality attention. There is no feeling of being lost in a big group since you receive well-suited guidance along your journey.
• Holistic curriculum: Along with asana and pranayama, they include meditation, mantra chanting, yogic cleansing (kriyas), and Ayurveda basics—offering a truly integrated approach to self-development.

Curriculum

The curriculum at Maa Ganga Yogashala has been organized with the aim of offering full-fledged understanding of yoga, as it is embraced by modernity. It is an extensive topic that encompasses the physical postures, known as asanas, pranayama, which is the breathing exercises, and meditation and yoga philosophy. Students will be learning about anatomy and physiology to know how yoga works on the physical and psychological aspects of individuals. It also covers teaching technique, which enables you to teach other people with confidence and precision. All the sessions are very much supported with the theoretical aspects of yoga—making the practice much more deeper than what exists on the surface. The program is very much designed in a way that prepares a student to be a good yoga savior for life.

Asana practice

This module will include the core principles of Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. Emphasis is laid upon balancing asana movements with breath for an immersive practice. Forward bending, standing poses, twisting, meditative, kneeling, backward bending, inverted, balancing and relaxing poses are introduced. Joint exercises and structuring the asanas are taught. Sun salutations and moon salutations are introduced in this module. Lessons also include the significance of Sanskrit as the language of yoga with respect to its various terms.

Pranayama

Pranayama or yogic breathing as a means to relieve stress is introduced in yoga class. Different aspects of breath control such as significance of breath retention and its various benefits are discussed. The classes also delve into the concept and significance of rhythmic and diaphragmatic breathing. Furthermore, various techniques of pranayama like Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Anulom Vilom, Suryabhedi, Chandrabhedi and more such techniques are taught and practiced.

Relaxation techniques

They all understand the fact that yoga is predominantly practiced for its stress relieving and relaxing potential. The 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh lays emphasis on deep relaxation techniques of yoga Nidra. Minor and major chakra relaxation in terms of energy centers and energy flow are taught for purposes of achieving relaxation. Lastly, different yogic practices are discussed to achieve deep, emotional and full body relaxation.

Mudra and bandhas

Learn different positions or hand gestures of mudra that aid in an effective yoga and meditation practice. Different types of mudras like the eye mudra, internal mudra, finger mudra and more are delved into. Sessions are also dedicated towards understanding the importance of root lock in yogic science. Other types of locks or bandhas such as Jalandhara, Moola, Uddiyana are discussed. Other aspects relating to pranic energy like pranic gestures, bandha for energy leakage are discussed as part of foundational principles of an effective yoga practice.

Yoga philosophy

The 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh course participants are introduced to yoga philosophy where the six Indian philosophies of yoga are discussed. Besides, discussions also revolve around tracing the origins and history of yoga. Students are introduced to Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga (the eight limbs of yoga), Raja yoga, Vinyasa along with 4 foundational principles of life. The philosophy classes also touch upon conceptual yogic philosophy of the 3 states and 5 layers of body in yogic science. The training at Maa Ganga Yogashala lays emphasis on connecting with your inner light by introducing students to foundational principles and practices of Kundalini yoga, chakra, karma and Nadi.

Meditation

Maa Ganga Yogashala’s yoga teacher training in Rishikesh inculcates various meditative techniques and practices for purposes of achieving focus and self-awareness. The meditation sessions include teaching techniques of self-observation and delving into meditation of breath awareness. Other meditation techniques of body less, third eye, full moon and inner light meditation are introduced. Besides, mantra sessions invariably discuss mantra awareness and chakra awareness.

Yoga anatomy and physiology

The anatomy and physiology classes introduce students to the benefits and contraindications of yoga vis-a-vis the interplay of various muscles, joints, respiratory system, nervous system in yogic exercise. Introductory classes pertaining to posture alignments, adjustments and modifications for achieving optimal posture and preventing injuries are taken. Sessions are also dedicated to looking at yoga as a therapy for treating chronic problems of the spine, endocrine system and obesity.

Course schedule

The training includes a comprehensive mix of Hatha yoga, Vinyasa Flow, basic Ashtanga, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy, giving you a solid foundation in both theory and practice.

During the training, students follow a balanced daily schedule that includes yoga practice, theory, meditation, and self-study. The program is designed to build a strong foundation in traditional yoga while maintaining harmony between physical practice and inner awareness.

• 05:00 Wake up
• 06:00 Tea time
• 06:30 – 08:00 Asana practice
• 08:00 – 08:45 Pranayama
• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:15 – 11:15 Mantra, alignment and adjustment
• 11:00 – 12:00 Yoga philosophy
• 12:00 – 15:00 Lunch and rest
• 15:00 – 16:00 Anatomy / teaching methodology
• 16:15 – 17:45 Asana practice with alignment
• 18:00 – 19:00 Meditation
• 19:30 Dinner