24 Day 200 Hour Ayurveda and Ashtanga, Hatha Yoga TTC with Cozy Cottage in Rishikesh, India
India Yoga Teacher Training Program
This is a certified 200-hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India. Ekam Yogashala is all set to raise the spirit and education of yoga in the true sense by starting a scholarship program for their 200-hour yoga teacher training in the beautiful Rishikesh. This program offers many aspiring and enthusiastic yogis who due to financial problems cannot learn about the art of yoga. This is a golden opportunity for them as there are countless benefits, and it also certifies them to become a yoga teacher. The program is excellent for people wishing to attain inner peace and finding a way to attain divinity.
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Highlights
- Yoga and different asanas
- Peaceful location, outside the City
- Comfortable stay in cottages with beautiful garden
- Excursion sunrise trip on the Himalayas
- Sound healing session, meditation technique and importance of Ayurveda
- Free pick up from Dehradun Airport
- 23 nights accommodation with daily healthy meals
- Full body massage
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
23 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Students are provided the best accommodation in Cottages with all the amenities like water, airy Cottages, ventilation, and neatness. Each room faces the wonderful landscape that would fill the amazing aura of serenity and divinity. You can have the Cottage either independently or share with your friend. They assure you would have a comfortable stay.
- 24/7 supply of hot and cold water facility
- Traditional Bamboo yoga hall
- ATM facility Nearby
- Laundry facility available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private and shared accommodation
- AC Option is available
- During your stay, you will have unlimited access to school facilities such as Wi-Fi, yoga hall / props, and filtered water.
Program
Curriculum
Asana
- Ashtanga Vinyasa series-1
- Core principles of Hatha yoga practice
- Structuring and sequencing the postures
- Backward bending pose
- Traditional sun salutation series with beej (root) mantras
- Moon salutation series
- Sookshma vyayam ( basic and preparatory movements )
- Standing pose
- Sun salutation with root mantra series
- Forward bending pose
- Twisting pose
- Inverted pose
- Meditative pose
- Kneeling pose
- Sitting pose
- Relaxation pose
- Technique, teaching, method, application, contra-indication and benefits of asana
Relaxation techniques
- Point to point full body relaxation technique
- Yoga Nidra for insomnia
- Emotional body relaxation
- Minor and major chakra relaxation
- Deep causal body relaxation
Science of breath ( pranayama )
- What is pranayama?
- What are five sub prana in yogic science?
- What is ida, pingala, and sushumna nadi?
- What is nadi?
- Psychological effect of yogic breathing?
- Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
- Brahmari pranayama
- Ujjai pranayama
- Sheetali pranayama
- Nadi shodhana
- Kapalbhati pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
Mudras and bandhas
- Yogic gesture for stress related problems
- Internal mudra
- Healing gestures for physical blockages
- Bandha for energy leakage
- Pranic gestures for awakening energy
- Importance of root lock
- Eye mudra
- Types of locks in yogic science
- Finger mudra
Yoga philosophy
- Introduction of yoga – origin and history
- Definition: Raja yoga, Hatha yoga
- Indian schools of thought
- Types of yoga traditions
- History of modern yoga
- Four foundational pillars of human life
- Introduction to chakras
- Introduction to pancha klesha
- Prakarti and purusha (the observer and observed)
- Prakriti and purusha
- Tri guna theory
- Few important yoga sutra
Meditation and concentration
- Introduction to meditation
- Benefits of meditation
- Importance of meditation
- Meditation and brain health
- Meditation and its effect on stress management
- Obstacles in meditation
- Role of concentration in meditation
- Tips for developing concentration
- Meditation on body and breath
- Om chanting meditation
- Antar and bahir tratak
- Dynamic meditation
- Tips for silent meditation
- Ajapa japa
- Antar mouna
- Nada meditation
Art of alignment and adjustment workshops
- Workshop on hip opening
- Workshop on backward bends
- Workshop on forward bends
- Workshop in twisting asanas
Mantra yoga and its importance
- What is meaning of mantra
- How to create positive vibrations or energy with mantra yoga?
- Mantra for wisdom and fearless living
- 6 specific mantras helpful to live a yogic life
Yoga anatomy
- Yoic anatomy of spine and its importance
- Yogic respiratory system
- Muscular system
- Yogic joints and skeletal system
- Nature of lunar and solar energy and neutral flow energy
- Yogic physiology
- Yoga safety while doing asana and pranayama practices
Methodology
- Positive and conscious communication friendship and trust
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
- Use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure planning
Schedule
A day as a Rishikesh yoga teacher trainee:
Monday - Saturday
- 06:00 - 07:30 The day begins with classic Hatha yoga
- 07:45 - 08:45 Pranayama, kriya, and mantra chanting class
- 09:00 - 09:30 It's time for breakfast to get some energy
- 10:30 - 11:30 Alignment and adjustment / teaching methodology
- 12:00 - 13:00 Study of human body structure on yoga practice
- 13:15 - 13:45 Lunch break and rest time
- 15:00 - 16:00 After break, back in the shala with yoga philosophy class
- 16:15 - 17:45 Dynamic Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga class
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation practice to achieve the stillness of mind
- 19:15 - 19:45 Dinner together
Special Sunday
- First Sunday: 17:00 - 19:00 World famous Ganga Aarti visit
- Second Sunday: 05:00 - 09:00 Sunrise visit in the Himalayas
- Third Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00 Neer waterfall visit
- Fourth Sunday: 18:00 - 19:00 Hare Rama Hare Krishna Kirtan
Instructors
Sadhushri
Sadhushri is a well-known name in the field of yoga. He is an experienced yoga tutor associated with Ekam Yogashala who gives insights on yoga philosophy to students as he has his specialization in philosophy. He began his journey of exploring yoga from Divine Life Society and Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh. He has taken various others courses in his journey of exploring yoga in deep. The reason behind his immense knowledge in philosophy and history is because of his education in Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Upanishads, and Buddhist literature.
Vikas Badoni
The yoga guru Vikas was born in a Brahmin family and had his upbringing in the lap of Himalayan Valley. Owing to his background and surroundings, he has been receiving knowledge about mantra and traditional rituals practiced in Hindus. After Yogi Vikas completed his graduation, he felt inclination from inside towards learning various yoga asanas. His interest set him on a never ending yoga journey. He also learnt yoga philosophy which was important for deepening the practice of yoga asana. Once he explored the nuances of yoga in depth, he developed a keen interest in spreading his knowledge.
Harmindra Singh
Yogi Harmindra is a respectable and renowned yoga guru at Ekam Yogashala who specializes in yoga anatomy and philosophy. He is a young and passionate yoga instructor who has been practicing yoga for four years and has been spreading his knowledge as a yoga instructor for two years. While he used to perform asanas and pranayama, he always felt curious about the mechanism of the body and he explored further in depth. After gaining insight on anatomy and philosophy, he made it an aim to spread his knowledge among other yoga enthusiasts.
Yogi Yogesh Ji
Yogi Yogesh Ji has completed his master's in yoga therapy and yoga science. His students and his co-teachers consider him to be a true blessing. He is a passionate yoga teacher who combines high energy and seriousness in his yoga lessons of anatomy, physiology and yoga therapy. Yogi Yogesh Ji is a highly devoted yoga teacher and this reflects in the way he teaches yoga. He is passionate about teaching the different techniques of yoga to his children. He ensures that they learn well and make the most of the yoga classes.
Sankey Kumar Sharma
Sankey Kumar Sharma, an expert yogi, belongs to the beautiful city of Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. He is a trained teacher in Iyengar, Hatha, and Ashtanga yoga and has provided training for a long time. He obtained his master's degree in yoga from the famous Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He is famous due to focusing on flexibility and maintaining proper alignment among his pupils. Swami Rudradev Goda Ji and Raju Batra Ji are his divine yoga trainers. Sankey Kumar has completed 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour yoga teacher training.
Hemlata Bahuguna
Hemlata Bahuguna is a well-known professional yoga anatomy and physiology teacher. She belongs to the beautiful city of Tehri, in Uttarakhand, India. She did her schooling there and later graduated in physiotherapy from Combined (P.G.) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (CIMSR). During college, she researched and worked in the field of "Effect of physiotherapy on Rib-Fracture and Spinal-Cord Injuries." She has great expertise in physiotherapy along with yoga anatomy. She has done her 'Yoga Acharya' degree in the year 2017.
Ankit Ranakoti
Yogi Ankit is a professional yoga teacher well-trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, pranayama as well as several forms of yogic sciences. He has completed his degree in yoga from a reputed & respected Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. In the past few years, he has achieved marvelous feats in Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, and Acro on a constant basis. He is an avid yogi and committed to expanding the knowledge and authentic teaching technique of yoga in all parts of the world. He loves to participate in yoga events and doing it since the age of 15. He conducts classes for beginners & advanced students.
Ankit
Ankit is a recognized and certified yoga teacher at Ekam Yogshala. He is a meditation expert and provided his services for the past 3 years. He is certified by the famous Sivananda Ashram. He also has completed successful sessions of Vipassana under professional guidance. He holds a degree of Masters in yogic science. He was an eager enthusiast toward spiritual life and wanted to experience divinity. That's why he went to Sivananda Ashram (the very famous school from where Saint Swami Sivananda got enlightened). Ankit learned the yogic practices under the guidance of great saints.
Food
The students are offered healthy meals, preferably Sattvic, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food fulfils your constituent need that conjures with your local Ayurvedic chefs. Ekam Yogashala will prepare the meals with fresh ingredients and Indian herbs, along with the same love and care. In all the days of your training period, you would find varieties in meals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 23 nights accommodation with attached bathrooms
- Pure vegetarian meals
- 1 pen and notebook
- 1 book - Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- Pure vegetarian meals
- Satkarma cleansing items
- T-shirt
- Certificate of completion
- One bag
- 1 free Ayurvedic massage during the course.
What's not included
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
17 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
199 km away from your destination
You can reach the location by train, bus, or air. The best option is to take a flight to the Dehradun Airport as it is the closest to the destination. When taking a train, get down at Hardwar station and take a taxi to reach Rishikesh. Lastly, buses are connected through Hardwar, Dehradun, and New Delhi.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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